The Perfume Library

Imagination

8.9

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Imagination is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli give it a bright, citrus-led feel, while Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add a spicy warmth. Chinese black tea brings a green, lightly sweet depth, and Sicilian cedar with Ambrox settles everything onto a clean, woody base. The aquatic and fruity accords round out the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Scentiments Neroli Tea and Evorest № 600 have a close profile.

Pure Vision

8.1

Câline · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Pure Vision is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use and after sport. Black tea leads the opening, and the heart brings together bergamot, ambroxan and Ceylonese cinnamon. The cinnamon lightly spices the aquatic, citrus freshness, while cashmere wood and tonka bean leave the dry-down soft and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y Live and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board have a close profile.

Balenciaga pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Balenciaga · 1990

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody men's scent that opens on bergamot, thyme and cinnamon and softens into oakmoss and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of Italian bergamot, thyme, Ceylonese cinnamon and coriander give a green, spicy opening. In the heart, cypress, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody core. The base of Yugoslavian oakmoss, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amber sweetens it and pulls it toward a powdery, earthy, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Jacques Bogart Furyo.

Panama 1924 (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Panama 1924

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose spicy, woody and powdery side gives it an easy, everyday character. It opens bright with lavender, mint, mandarin orange and lemon. The heart of cumin, Russian coriander, Ceylonese cinnamon, red thyme and rose adds a spicy, slightly sweet depth, and sandalwood closes it in the base with a woody, powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean about equally towards spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic.

1881 Bella Notte pour Homme

7.8

Cerruti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte pour Homme pairs the freshness of juniper and Sichuan pepper with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. The top is juniper, Sichuan pepper, coriander and key lime, a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, nutmeg, black cardamom and Ceylonese cinnamon bring the spice forward. Cedar, vanilla, patchouli and musk sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favored. It is worn from daily use and leisure to evenings and the office. Masculine dominates the character votes. Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri have a close profile.

Mauvais Garçon (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Brecourt · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Mauvais Garçon Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. The top opens spicy with nutmeg, Ceylonese cinnamon, basil, bergamot and elemi resin. In the heart, white blossoms, artemisia and lavender add a floral, powdery softness. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the scent, while Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli and sandalwood build a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though daily and office wear also get votes. It reads mainly masculine, but a good share of voters find it feminine. Eisenberg J'Ose and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

If by R.K.

7.4

Frapin · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Frapin If by R.K. is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, bergamot and Indian pepper and settles into a sweet, spicy wood with cinnamon, fig milk and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes, and evenings and the office suit it too. Masculine leads the character votes, though many also read it as feminine. The top notes of ginger, bergamot and Indian pepper give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and fig milk sweeten it while cashmere wood softens. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean and gaiac wood is creamy and woody.

Aura for Men

6.6

Jacomo · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Aura for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose green and spicy side settles onto a sweet, woody base. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with ginger, lime, juniper and clary sage. The heart brings cinnamon, nutmeg, tobacco, green tea and tonka bean, so spice and sweetness come forward. The base of cedar, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and cistus builds a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It is made for men.

Scuderia Ferrari - Forte

7.4

Ferrari · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Forte is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with pineapple, apple and Italian lemon; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards night out, evening and leisure wear, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Fresh citrus and fruit notes come first. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, plum and orange blossom push it towards a spicy, floral tone. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli add sweetness while Virginia cedar leaves a woody footing. Tonino Lamborghini Prestigio (Eau de Toilette) and Rasasi Entebaa pour Homme have a close profile.

Sport / Sport of Panama

7.8

Panama 1924 · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Panama 1924 Sport / Sport of Panama is a fresh, sporty men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with lavender and aquatic notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with business, leisure and evening wear almost evenly split. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. It opens with Provençal lavender, Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot. The heart brings cardamom, Ceylonese cinnamon, heliotrope and aquatic notes, and the spice and powdery floral touch soften the freshness. The base of musk, tonka bean absolute and Mysore sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody finish. Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Teawood have a close profile.

Neroli Tea

7.6

Scentiments · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scentiments Neroli Tea is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a floral touch, written for men. Bergamot and neroli build a bright floral-citrus line, and black tea dries it down slightly. Ginger and cinnamon add a spiced warmth, while cedar and ambrox leave a soft woody base underneath. The aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall feel light. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then at the office, and it earns votes for sport too. It is an easy-to-wear scent that suits the daytime.

Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Krizia · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and black pepper, a fresh, spicy men's scent that suits daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, and name daily wear, leisure and business as its occasions, while evening and night out come further behind. It reads as a masculine fragrance. Citrus top notes give way to a spicy heart of Ceylonese cinnamon, nutmeg and elemi resin. In the base, iris, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a powdery, sweet woodiness, with fresh, green and floral touches running through the accords. Carthusia 1681 and Calvin Klein CK Be have a close profile.

Sign Your Power

6.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Mercedes-Benz Sign Your Power is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out. The top is davana, Ceylonese cinnamon and Guatemala cardamom, so the spice comes first. In the heart, cocoa and plum turn it gourmand and fruity, with a creamy softness. The base of cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli adds a woody, resinous foundation. Longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, though few have voted. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure wear next. It reads masculine, with a synthetic edge. Rabanne 1 Million Royal and Rabanne 1 Million Elixir have a close profile.

Imaginary

8.6

Montagne Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montagne Parfums Imaginary is a men's fragrance that opens with a citrus and aquatic freshness and moves toward a spicier, oriental side. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in, so treat that with some caution. With no season or occasion votes, its fresh character points more toward daytime wear. Calabrian bergamot, lemon and Sicilian orange give the opening a bright citrus lift. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add spice while Tunisian neroli brings a soft floral note. The base of gaiac wood, ambroxan and frankincense sets a dry, woody ground, and Chinese black tea softens it slightly.

Pure Alpha (Perfume Oil)

5.2

Sultan Of Style

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Perfume Oil

Sultan Of Style Pure Alpha is a perfume oil for men that opens on grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange and settles into Ceylonese cinnamon, rose and leather. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the perfume is aimed at men. The top is fresh and bright with grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and spicy notes take the lead, with rose softening the sweetness. The base brings leather, ambergris, woody notes and Indian patchouli, leaving a fresh, sweet, spicy and leathery impression. Lattafa Najdia and Sangado Pure Gold for Men have a close profile.

Salvador (2010)

6.9

Salvador Dali · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Salvador Dali Salvador (2010) is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, spicy and woody body. The top is cubeb, nashi pear and Ceylonese cinnamon, with the juicy pear lifted by spice. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar and frankincense build a woody, slightly smoky base layer. Vanilla, musk and amber sweeten the drydown and finish it with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, though spring, winter and summer all draw similar support. Votes spread evenly across daytime, business, evening and night out, which points to an easy everyday wear. Arabian Oud Amiri and Kerosene Blackmail share a close profile.

Dreaming / دريمينج

6.6

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ayat Dreaming is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, lemon and Sicilian orange. The top is three citrus notes side by side. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add spice, softened by Tunisian neroli. The base holds gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense. The overall feel is aquatic and green, with the spice kept in the background. Voters find the longevity moderate and the sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this reading is tentative. Avapari Citrus Ceylon and BBS Soaps Timelapse have a close profile.

Citrus Ceylon

7.3

Avapari · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Avapari Citrus Ceylon is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with an aquatic feel and a slightly synthetic finish, suited to clean, bright daytime wear. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, lemon and Sicilian orange in a sharp, lively citrus frame. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, Nigerian ginger and Tunisian neroli add a spiced warmth to that freshness. The base of gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense settles it onto a woody, slightly smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though only a small number of voters have rated them, so treat that as a rough guide. Its fresh build points to everyday daytime use, and it reads clearly masculine. Montagne Parfums Imaginary and Ayat Dreaming have a close profile.

Cachemire Noir

8.4

Zilli · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Zilli Cachemire Noir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance in which ylang-ylang and Ceylonese cinnamon sit on a base of sandalwood, myrrh and benzoin. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, and the scent is aimed at men. It opens fruity and spicy with ylang-ylang and cinnamon. In the heart, labdanum, orris and vanilla turn it powdery and creamy. The base of myrrh, benzoin and sandalwood adds a resinous, woody, slightly smoky warmth. Sweetness stays strong from start to finish.

Magia Maestrale

7.2

Fabbrica della Musa · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fabbrica della Musa Magia Maestrale is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy blend of Ceylonese cinnamon, mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon, then settles into a sweet, woody base through lavender and jasmine. Citrus and cinnamon lead the top, while Egyptian geranium, Provençal lavender and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, benzoin, gaiac wood, cedarwood and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the scent and give it a powdery, faintly smoky woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead, and pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Armani Privé Cuir Zerzura have a close profile.

Homem Essence

8.9

Natura · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Natura Homem Essence opens with grapefruit, ginger and lemon and carries that fresh citrus brightness into a spicy, woody heart and base, in a scent made for men. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so take that as an early impression. It reads masculine. The top is grapefruit, ginger, lemon and bergamot, fresh and lightly fruity. The heart adds violet, coriander, black pepper, cardamom and Ceylonese cinnamon for a spicy warmth. The base settles into gaiac wood, amber, cedar and patchouli, woody, resinous and slightly sweet.

Captain Molyneux (1975) (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Molyneux · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molyneux Captain Molyneux is a fresh, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, a fougère built from green and woody tones. It has been discontinued. Ceylonese cinnamon and Zanzibar clove give it a spicy warmth, while thyme, rosemary and Provençal lavender add an aromatic, green streak. Scots pine and Lebanon cedar bring a resinous woodiness, and Bourbon vetiver with Indian sandalwood settles it on a dry, smoky base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this view rests on few votes. With its classic fougère character and masculine bearing, it suits everyday wear. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Police Original have a close profile.

Celesto Turquoise

8.3

Riiffs

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riiffs Celesto Turquoise is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by Calabrian bergamot, citron and Sicilian orange. Voters find both its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. It opens bright with citrus, citron and Sicilian orange. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, Nigerian ginger and Tunisian neroli set spice against a soft floral note. The base of gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense settles the aquatic feel onto a woody, lightly smoky ground, with green and fruity touches alongside. French Avenue Essence de Blanc and Bujairami Hectic have a close profile.

Ventana Marine

8.1

Armaf · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Ventana Marine is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, softened by a sweet, woody streak. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume. The top is led by petitgrain, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange, with cardamom and citron adding a spicy edge to that bright opening. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, jasmine and ginger come forward; at the base, gaiac wood, sandalwood and Chinese black tea settle it onto a woody ground. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Bond No. 9 Hamptons have a close profile.