The Perfume Library

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

New York Intense

8.3

Nicolaï · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New York Intense is a masculine chypre-fougère that pairs a fresh opening of lemon, thyme and bergamot with a spicy heart of black pepper, lavender and clove. It is found to last strongly and project well. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The opening of lemon, lemon petitgrain, thyme, mugwort and bergamot reads citrusy, green and fresh. In the heart, black pepper, clove, cinnamon and lavender bring the spice, softened by chamomile. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles woody, with vanilla and tonka adding a sweet trace. Nicolaï New-York and Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme share a close profile.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Fleur du Mâle

7.4

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side that gives it a soft but masculine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, then turns floral at the heart with neroli and orange blossom. The base of chamomile, basil and coumarin sets a sweet, spicy, powdery ground, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, polished edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Fleur du Mâle La Cologne and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

New-York

8.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New-York is a fresh, chypre-style men's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and business, daily and leisure wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and lemon petitgrain, while thyme and mugwort add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and lavender bring a spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, frankincense and musk, dry and powdery. Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme and Penhaligon's Racquets Formula have a close profile.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Catalyst for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Halston · 1994

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Halston Catalyst for Men Eau de Toilette is a floral and green scent grounded by spice, vetiver and oakmoss, suited mostly to autumn and winter evenings and leaning classic in character. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, orange, sage and mint open fresh. Toward the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf and violet add a spicy, green warmth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss, amber and leather close it out woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Aramis Havana and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Smalto (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Francesco Smalto · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Francesco Smalto Smalto Eau de Toilette is a men's fougère that moves from the fresh, green opening of absinth, lavender and bergamot into the sweet warmth of tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and the votes spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, business and evening, with a clearly masculine character. Artemisia, absinth, lavender and bergamot give the top a fresh, green start. Nutmeg, chamomile, fir balsam, cedar and sandalwood build a woody, spicy, resinous heart. In the base, tonka bean, oakmoss and vanilla bring sweetness and a soft powdery finish.

Anucci Man

8.1

Anucci · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anucci Man is a chypre for men that sets a fresh, floral opening over a green, woody and powdery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear while still working for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine, some call it classic. Bergamot and lemon open bright, softened by jasmine and chamomile. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and lavender build a green, aromatic backbone. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk leaves a sweet, animalic, creamy warmth. Armani Privé - Éclat de Jasmin and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Maserati

7.2

La Martina · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

La Martina Maserati is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of Italian bergamot, cypress and mandarin orange against a base of suede, leather and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, cypress and mandarin give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, sage, chamomile and angelica add a spicy, herbal edge. The base of suede, leather, cedarwood and vetiver settles into a smoky, leathery, woody character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Half of voters call its character masculine, and some also find it classic.

Balafre Brun (Eau de Toilette)

8.8

Lancôme · 1974

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Balafre Brun Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and smoky chypre-fougère with a classic masculine character; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It leans towards fall, spring and winter and sits in the background in summer. It suits daily wear and the office, and works for evenings too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. As a whole it reads as citrus and green freshness: bergamot, neroli and green notes meet lavender, pine and fern. Oakmoss, vetiver and cedarwood lay down a woody, earthy base, while leather, amber and musk soften it with a smoky, animalic warmth. Oregano and carnation add a spicy edge.

CH Men Birds of Paradise

7.9

Carolina Herrera · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Carolina Herrera CH Men Birds of Paradise is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of violet leaf and chamomile on a woody base of driftwood, spruce balsam and sandalwood. It opens with violet leaf and chamomile, giving an aquatic, floral and green freshness. At the heart, driftwood and spruce balsam pull the scent toward wood. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness while cashmere wood and sandalwood soften the dry-down. A fougère structure holds the blend together. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so take this as an early impression. With its fresh, woody character it reads as masculine. Bentley Momentum and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Aviator have a close profile.

Destination Grand Canyon

7.9

Avon · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Avon Destination Grand Canyon is a fresh men's fragrance that sets mandarin orange and grapefruit against the dry woodiness of Atlas cedar; it has been discontinued. Citrus leads the scent: mandarin orange and grapefruit give it a clean, lively feel, while spices and chamomile sweeten and soften it slightly. Atlas cedar and vetiver add a woody, earthy base. The whole stays fresh, with a light sweetness and a spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Presented as a men's fragrance, it leaves a light, clean impression in everyday wear. Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse and JAR Parfums Shadow have a close profile.

Eau Cendrée (2026)

8.8

Jacomo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Eau Cendrée (2026) is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and lavender with a woody, earthy chypre base of patchouli and vetiver. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain for a citrus lift, with lavender adding a clean, green edge. In the heart, chamomile, carnation, black pepper and clary sage sit between floral and spicy. As it dries, white musk, patchouli, blond woods and vetiver leave a plain, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Voters spread it almost evenly across leisure, daily wear, business, evening and nights out, so it isn't tied to one setting. Guerlain Philtre d'Amour and Sisley Eau de Campagne are among the perfumes with a close profile.

The Triumphant Sapphire

8.0

Emir · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Emir The Triumphant Sapphire is a men's fragrance that opens with tagetes, sage and lemon, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and magnolia, and dries down to patchouli, oud and amber. The opening pairs tagetes, sage, lemon, chamomile and saffron, so the scent starts fresh, citrusy and green. In the heart, rose, jasmine and magnolia bring out the floral side, while fruity and sweet accents soften it. The base settles into a woody footing of patchouli, oud and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Value for money is also rated highly. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Alexandria Fragrances Dubai Lifestyle and Linari Eleganza Luminosa have a close profile.

Mizunara

7.9

Parfum Satori · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Satori Mizunara is a fresh, green scent for men that settles into a spicy, woody and oriental base. The top holds cognac, neroli, galbanum and lavender, with rosemary and clary sage adding an herbal lift. Cypress, patchouli and juniper form the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and amber join labdanum and tolu balm, pulling the scent towards a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. The overall rating is fairly high. Despite its floral and spicy touches, it reads masculine. Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Strellson Club have a close profile.

Harrods for Him

6.3

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Harrods for Him is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around star anise, rhubarb leaf and chamomile, and voters lean towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes behind them. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and nights out close behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with star anise, rhubarb leaf and chamomile, fresh with a light spice. The heart of violet leaf, Provençal lavender and pimento brings out green, floral and spicy sides. Birch wood, sandalwood and musk leave a woody base in the dry-down, with citrus and fruity touches along the way.

Fortnight

7.5

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Green · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Fortnight is a floral and green fragrance for men, with spice, wood and leather running through it. The top opens fresh with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, softened by lavender and chamomile. In the heart, nutmeg, violet leaf and jasmine come forward, with cedarwood and sandalwood adding a woody backbone. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and tonka bean turns sweet, earthy and slightly smoky, wrapped in amber and musk. Its sillage and longevity are rated good, though with few votes so far, that reading is tentative. Dior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette) and New Brand Exceed have a close profile.

Vetiver

8.2

Murdock

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Murdock Vetiver is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that pairs true lavender with Seychelles and Haitian vetiver. It opens with true lavender and citrus notes for a crisp start. In the heart, basil, rosemary, chamomile and petitgrain add a herbal, spicy greenness. The base ties two vetivers, tree moss and Indonesian patchouli into an earthy, lightly smoky woodiness. Voters find its longevity strong, though the sample is small, so that verdict is tentative. Fresh and green, it reads masculine and suits everyday wear. Dior Vétiver and Diptyque Vetyverio (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Infinity

6.7

Karl Kani · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Karl Kani Infinity is a men's fragrance built around bergamot, violet and patchouli, where freshness meets a woody base. It opens with bergamot, carrot seed and chamomile, which give a light, slightly green freshness. In the heart, violet, peony and water lily bring a floral, faintly powdery softness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and ISO-E-Super settles it on a warm, woody footing, with spicy, smoky and leathery touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it is neither faint nor loud. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent and suits those who want something fresh yet soft.

Cadillac Black

7.6

Cadillac · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Cadillac Black is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men, built around tonka bean, cinnamon and orange blossom in the heart; it has been discontinued. It opens light and fresh with bergamot zest, mint and chamomile. In the heart, tonka bean and cinnamon turn it sweet and warm, while orange blossom adds a soft floral touch. The base of cedar, vetiver and frankincense sets a woody, smoky floor underneath. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with powdery and leathery shades staying in the background. Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris and M. Micallef Vanille Cuir have a close profile.

Oliban

7.9

Nou

Citrus · Synthetic · Spicy

Nou Oliban is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against the smoky, woody tones of frankincense resin. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want a scent noticed up close rather than one that fills a room. It reads masculine. It opens with elemi resin, frankincense and chamomile; in the heart, frankincense continues alongside patchouli and citrus notes. The base of leather, vanilla, benzoin and cedarwood closes it on a sweet, leathery warmth. The overall impression is spicy, resinous and smoky. Boss Bottled Absolu and Birkholz Intimate Incense have a close profile.

Joseph Abboud (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Joseph Abboud · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Joseph Abboud (1992) Eau de Toilette by Joseph Abboud is a fresh, woody men's scent where citrus and green notes lead, with a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and orange forming a bright citrus layer, while basil adds a green tone. In the heart, thyme, black pepper and ginger carry the spice, and jasmine, chamomile and violet soften it with a faintly powdery side. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood sets an earthy, woody ground, rounded off by musk and ambergris into a sweet, warm finish. The scent starts in citrus and settles into a dry, earthy woodiness. Courrèges Homme and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia II have a close profile.

Comme d'Habitude

7.0

Histoires d'Eaux · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Histoires d'Eaux Comme d'Habitude is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that pairs mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot with coriander, cardamom and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus: mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot mix with the dry spice of coriander and cardamom and the warmth of cinnamon. The heart brings thyme, chamomile and leather, adding a green, leathery side. The base of frankincense, resins, patchouli and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody, resinous footing, while sweet and powdery touches soften it. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead. Its profile is close to Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Halston Z-14 (Cologne).