The Perfume Library

CH Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 2009

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera CH Men Eau de Toilette opens on violet and grass, then softens into cashmere, vanilla and suede, balancing a fresh, green side with a sweet depth for men. In the top, violet and grass give a fresh, green start. The heart brings saffron and nutmeg for spice, and the base of cashmere, vetiver, sandalwood and suede sets a woody, leathery ground, sweetened by vanilla and jasmine sambac. Powdery and fruity touches run through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern.

Absolutely Dark

7.6

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Absolutely Dark is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear and relaxed days. Bergamot and mandarin orange bring a citrus freshness, while marine notes push it in an aquatic direction. Underneath, sandalwood, woods, amber and moss form a woody base; rose and orris root soften it, and tonka bean and cashmere add a light sweetness. There is a spicy edge, and the overall feel is a fresh, somewhat synthetic one. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is recommended for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, with evenings and nights out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Banderas The Icon for Men and Van Cleef & Arpels In New York have a close profile.

Solo (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Loewe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe Solo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh sweep of lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange with thyme, cinnamon and nutmeg, making a masculine scent that suits easygoing daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while classic and modern draw almost equal shares. The scent leans citrusy and fresh: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot sit alongside lavender. Thyme, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, and patchouli gives a woody base. Guava and boldo bring a sweet, fruity touch, with floral and synthetic tones rounding out the character.

Waidmanns Heil

7.5

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rammstein Waidmanns Heil is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear. Citrus, green and spicy accords come first. Elemi resin, grapefruit and coriander open bright and fresh, while frankincense, spices and nutmeg give the heart a warm, resinous tone. Vetiver, cashmere and ambergris form the base, settling into an earthy, lightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily and business settings are the most common picks, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Fragonard Vétiver and Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca have a close profile.

Unforgivable (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Sean John · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sean John Unforgivable Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side balanced by a woody base, easy to wear through the day. It opens bright and breezy with green mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot and champagne. The heart brings Florentine iris, lavender and sea breeze, and the base of Australian sandalwood, tonka bean and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads mostly masculine, with many also calling it modern. Van Cleef & Arpels In New York and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Potion Royal Black

7.8

Dsquared² · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dsquared² Potion Royal Black is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, oriental and resinous in build, suited to the evenings of cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading and leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with pimento, bergamot and frankincense: the pimento brings spice, the frankincense a resinous warmth. At the heart, Atlas cedar, tobacco absolute, rose and oud form a woody, earthy, smoky body. The base of musk, cashmere, leather and gaiac wood softens it and closes on a leathery sweetness.

Night pour Homme III

7.4

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Night pour Homme III is a men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out in autumn and winter, with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It suits dinners and nights out and also works for leisure wear, and it reads mostly masculine. Bergamot, pear and coriander give it a fresh start, while pepper adds spice. Osmanthus and iris bring a soft, powdery floral touch, and amber, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, oriental base. Leather and cashmere push that base towards a creamy, sweet feel.

Man's Best (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bruno Banani · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Man's Best Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a warm, sweet, spicy and woody character. Apple, pink pepper and grapefruit open it with a bright, slightly tart fruit feel. In the heart, nutmeg, cinnamon and cashmere add spice and a creamy softness. As it dries down, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean come forward and leave it sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business use close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Bruno Banani About Men and Guess Seductive Homme Noir have a close profile.

Z Zegna (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Eau de Toilette opens fresh with bergamot, rosemary and cassowary plum, then turns to nutmeg, white pepper and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. Most voters read it as masculine. The profile is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. Bergamot and rosemary lead, then nutmeg and white pepper add spice. Patchouli, oakmoss and cashmere form a woody, soft base.

Arabian Knight Silver

8.3

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Arabian Oud Arabian Knight Silver is a men's scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, woody, creamy base, leaning towards everyday wear. It begins with bergamot and geranium, then softens through amber, sandalwood and cashmere in the heart. Vanilla, patchouli and musk form the base; the fresh side recedes while sweet, spicy and oriental tones take over, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It suits daytime, office and leisure best, with some night-out use. Most voters call it masculine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Us! and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Concorde

6.4

Salle Privée · 2019

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Salle Privée Concorde is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, though it can also work at the office. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with juniper, black pepper and pink pepper, a spicy, green start softened by whisky. In the heart, tobacco, patchouli and vetiver build an earthy, smoky body. The base of oud, leather, benzoin and cedarwood leaves a resinous, slightly sweet and leathery trail.

Sun Men Sport

6.6

Jil Sander · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Men Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent opened by ginger, bergamot and cardamom, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. It starts with ginger, bergamot and cardamom, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, cyclamen and violet add a soft, lightly sweet floral touch, while cashmere, musk and Akigalawood® settle the scent onto a clean, woody base. Aquatic and fruity shades keep the overall feel airy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre and Jil Sander Sun Men have a close profile.

Monarchy

7.3

Technique Indiscrète · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Technique Indiscrète Monarchy is a masculine fragrance that pairs the freshness of bergamot and lemon grass with the soft warmth of musk and sandalwood. It opens fresh with bergamot and lemon grass. The heart is floral, built on rose, lavender, geranium and clover, softened by cashmere and lily of the valley. The base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a powdery, creamy sweetness, with woody and spicy touches. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters favour spring, fall and summer, and see it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as masculine, though a feminine side shows.

Era Elixir

7.4

Jaguar · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jaguar Era Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom with a sweet, leathery base of vanilla, caramel and tobacco. The top is led by black pepper, saffron, cardamom and bergamot, with grapefruit and mandarin orange adding a fresh, fruity lift. Lily of the valley and violet leaf sit in the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood turn sweet, while tobacco and leather leave a woody, oriental trail as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of voters read it as masculine. Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo and James Bond 007 Seven Intense have a close profile.

Signature Petrol

6.5

bugatti Fashion · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

bugatti Fashion Signature Petrol is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon and deepens into cedarwood and patchouli. The top notes of aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon give it a clean, bright start. In the heart, cedarwood, coriander, violet and cashmere pull it towards a woody, lightly spicy side. The base of resins, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, creamy warmth, and alongside the aquatic and green character there is a sweet, slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards daily wear, then leisure and the office, with evenings and nights out also mentioned. It reads as masculine. Lengling No 3 - Acqua Tempesta and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

The Race 1.0 for Him

7.4

Carlo Colucci · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carlo Colucci The Race 1.0 for Him is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening against spice, leather and wood. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and most give high ratings for both. It reads as a masculine scent. The top pairs grapefruit with saffron: the grapefruit brings freshness, the saffron a spicy warmth. The heart turns to leathery notes, gaiac wood, rose and cypriol, giving it a smoky, leathery, earthy character. In the base, vanilla, cashmere, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Nishane Mūsīqá Oud and Khadlaj Cashmere Warm Oud have a close profile.

Performance Intense Black

7.3

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that links a bright opening of passion fruit, grapefruit and black pepper to the warmth of leather and amber. Passion fruit and grapefruit give the opening a fruity freshness, while black pepper and ginger sharpen it with spice. In the heart, mint, cashmere and spicy notes come forward; the base of precious woods, leather, amber and white musk settles it on a woody, slightly sweet footing. A synthetic edge shows in the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with night out and business not far behind. Its value for money is rated highly. It shares a close profile with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint.

Stone Supernova for Him

7.3

Replay · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Replay Stone Supernova for Him is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance led by citrus, aquatic notes and lavender; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits closer to daily and daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure and everyday use. It opens cool with lavender, citrus, fruity and aquatic notes. Toward the heart, rose, oak wood and cashmere add a soft floral-woody layer. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and tonka bean sweeten it and pull it toward a creamy warmth.

Underwood

6.5

Pino Silvestre · 2014

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pino Silvestre Underwood is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a woody, spicy side; it has been discontinued. The scent is built as a whole from wild sage, cashmere and Indonesian patchouli. The fresh, green side leads, while a light sweetness stays in the background and softens it. The fougère structure, together with the woody, spicy texture, gives a clean but slightly synthetic result. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest all four seasons in similar shares, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It sits more comfortably at work and in daily wear than on a night out. It reads masculine, and Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli and Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Parfum have a close profile.

Dependence

8.4

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Dependence is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, with floral and fruity touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads masculine, and no clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with cardamom, blood orange, valerian and peach, a fruity and spiced start. The heart of cognac, jasmine, davana and rum deepens the sweetness. Vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and cashmere settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Oriental

8.4

Dan John

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Dan John Oriental is a sweet, spicy oriental that opens with citrus and turns gourmand and smoky, written as a men's fragrance. Black pepper and citrus notes give it a lively start. In the heart, spices and oud come forward, while patchouli, myrrh, cashmere and tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Resinous, earthy and powdery tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. With its warm, spicy build, it reads mainly masculine. Kilian Amber Oud and Mazzolari Lui have a close profile.

UEFA Champions League Champions Edition

6.4

Adidas · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adidas UEFA Champions League Champions Edition is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that opens on jasmine, lemon and violet. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly quickly. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh character suits easygoing everyday wear. It is labelled as a men's fragrance. Jasmine, lemon and violet lead, giving a cool, floral freshness at first. Cashmere and apple in the heart soften it. Moss, vanilla and patchouli underneath leave a sweet, synthetic-leaning, slightly earthy base. Cofinluxe Watt Mauve and Lattafa Sublime (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Black Pepper | Cashmere | Lemonwood

6.3

Korres · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Black Pepper | Cashmere | Lemonwood is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bright tangerine, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of black pepper and cardamom. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it wearable in every season, with autumn and spring slightly ahead. It reads masculine. The top opens fruity and fresh with tangerine, pineapple, lemon and grapefruit. Black pepper, cardamom and lavender bring a spicy warmth through the heart. The base settles on patchouli, cedarwood and cashmere, giving it a woody, earthy and faintly leathery footing, with a sweet, synthetic edge in the background.

Red

6.6

Camp David · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Camp David Red is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody tones running alongside that bright core. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; with few ratings so far, these figures are a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, then Tunisian rosemary, cardamom and gurjum balsam form a spicy, resinous heart. Vetiver, cashmere and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Zirh Ikon have a close profile.