The Perfume Library

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2005

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent built around citrus, star anise and patchouli. It opens with citrus notes, star anise and elemi resin, fresh but spiced. Neroli and jasmine meet patchouli blossom in the heart. The base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli softens with cocoa and tea, leaning powdery, earthy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine and classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Solinotes Patchouli share a close profile.

Artisan Pure

7.8

John Varvatos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Pure is a fresh, lightly floral men's scent led by citrus and green notes, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Citrus notes and petitgrain give it a lively, green start, iris adds a soft, slightly creamy floral touch, and woods hold it together on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, cool and far from heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Notebook Citrus & Green Tea and Arval Ductor Fresh have a close profile.

Galloway

7.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Galloway is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, green and powdery with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime wear and the warmer months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further back. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with citrus notes and pepper, the pepper adding a dry spice to the citrus freshness. In the heart, iris and orange blossom bring a powdery, floral turn. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood leaves a soft, woody finish.

First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Kiwano and gin tonic open it, giving a cool, fruity first impression. Citrus notes, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf follow in the heart, the pepper adding a slight edge without breaking the freshness. Amber and suede soften the base, leaving a sweet, somewhat synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.

Théorème pour Homme

8.2

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, softened by a fruity sweetness and settling into woods; it suits daytime wear. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of amber and woods adds warmth. Patchouli and musk sit in the base, while the accords also carry a spicy touch and a slightly synthetic brightness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and business among the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Mugler Ice*Men have a close profile.

For Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford For Men Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that opens with citrus and spice freshness and settles into a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and the office best, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and basil. In the heart, black pepper, tobacco absolute and orange blossom add spice softened by a floral touch. The dry-down is woody and leathery, built on vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Kokain Gold

7.8

Rammstein · 2021

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rammstein Kokain Gold is a men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with citrus and spice set on a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds copaiba balsam, frankincense and Sichuan pepper, while citrus notes, turmeric and bitter orange make up the heart. A sweet accord softens the spicy, citrusy side. In the base, ambergris, poivrol and Madagascan vetiver pull the scent towards earthy, smoky and slightly leathery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Masculine is the character voted most often. Olfactive Studio Woody Mood and House of Orpheus 93 have a close profile.

Bijan Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Bijan · 1981

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Bijan Men Eau de Toilette is a classic, clearly masculine scent in which citrus meets a green, spicy, woody base. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and the character votes lean toward masculine and classic. Citrus notes give it a lively start, while sandalwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy body underneath. Amber and musk soften that body and give it a warm footing. The accords also carry chypre, fougère, smoky and leathery shades.

Lui

7.8

Mazzolari

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mazzolari Lui is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, leaning oriental and deepened by animal, smoky and leathery shades. Patchouli leads the opening. The heart is built from sandalwood, cedarwood and floral notes, while spices and citrus notes sit in the base. Resinous and earthy undertones soften the sweetness and give the whole a heavy, warm feel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with far fewer picking it for the office. It reads masculine and classic. Vapormundum Electri and Harry Lehmann Singapore Patchouly have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet woody men's fragrance built on amber and cedar, lifted by green and citrus notes. The scent reads as a whole: citrus freshness and sharp green notes come first, cedar adds dryness, and amber brings a sweet, resinous warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background behind the fresh line. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and office wear, and it can also work in the evening. More than half of voters find it masculine. Vandini Secrets of Amazonia and Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods have a close profile.

L'Essentiel

7.4

Rituals · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Rituals L'Essentiel is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy streak over a woody base. Bergamot and citrus notes give it a bright start, and peppermint cools it further. Cardamom, ginger and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and patchouli build the woody base, with moss lending a slightly earthy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer suits it too. Daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings; half of the voters find it masculine, and many call it modern.

Boss Bottled Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Hugo Boss

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Eau de Parfum is a men's oud fragrance that pairs a fruity sweetness with a spicy, smoky and resinous woodiness. The top opens with apple and citrus notes that add a light freshness. In the heart, saffron, clove, cinnamon and labdanum build a warm, spiced core. The base of cypriol, oud and sandalwood pulls the scent towards smoky wood, with leathery and oriental touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its character reads masculine and classic. Maison Noir Alter Ego 786 and Arte Profumi Bois Sacré have a close profile.

The Scent Le Parfum for Him

7.6

Hugo Boss · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against spice and leather, suited to evenings and the colder seasons. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Ginger and citrus notes keep the opening spicy and bright. In the heart, maninka fruit brings sweetness, lavender and iris add a soft floral touch, and patchouli gives an earthy depth. Precious woods and leather form a woody, leathery base. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him.

Chez Bond

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bond No. 9 Chez Bond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with aquatic and green touches that read clean and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and they pick it mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most call it masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Citrus notes brighten the opening, then green notes, herbal tea and violet leaf keep the heart cool. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood settle into a woody, slightly spicy ground. Montblanc Legend Blue and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqua Palma

7.2

Montale · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aqua Palma is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built around citrus notes, peach and tuberose, and it suits spring and summer days. Citrus notes and peach give it a fruity brightness, while tuberose and iris add a floral layer. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris soften the whole into a sweet, creamy, lightly woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Sold as a men's perfume, it splits votes almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads close to unisex. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T12 and Joop! Thrill Woman have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne

7.3

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Black Cologne is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and rum and carries tuberose and neroli at its heart. Citrus notes and rum come first, then tuberose and neroli add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and benzoin sweeten the base and leave a woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and mildly spicy. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, while winter picks are few. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally, and evening or night out less so. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. Zara Metallic Spirit and Rituals L'Éclat have a close profile.

Deep Forest (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Bogner · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bogner Deep Forest Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, nutmeg and rosemary with a woody, earthy heart of cinnamon, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange and neroli giving a citrus lift, while nutmeg and rosemary pull it toward green and spicy. In the heart, cinnamon, lavender and vetiver lead, with patchouli adding an earthy floor. The base of frankincense, labdanum and moss dries down resinous and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans toward leisure, evening and daily wear. Most read it as masculine and classic. Annette Neuffer Hepster and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Atman Xaman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy masculine scent that pairs tobacco, vetiver and patchouli with mandarin orange and maté. It opens with mandarin orange and maté, with spices and floral notes alongside. In the heart, vetiver, cistus, patchouli, tobacco and everlasting flower build an earthy, resinous core. The base sweetens with amber, vanilla and tonka bean, while leather and musk leave a warm, leathery trail. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Tom Ford Bois Rouge and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Iris d'Argent

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Iris d'Argent pairs white iris and black iris with green notes and citrus notes, giving a fresh, powdery, lightly woody scent that leans towards spring and summer. Taken as a whole, iris leads: a floral, powdery base is brightened by citrus notes and cooled by green notes. The chypre accord adds a dry, woody frame that keeps the scent from turning sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It is classed as a men's fragrance, yet most voters read it as feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels Gardénia Pétale and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

DK Men

8.3

DKNY · 1994

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY DK Men pairs citrus notes with spices, suede and tobacco; it is a discontinued fragrance made for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and in daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. The citrus accord comes first, softened by a fruity, sweet side. Spices and tobacco add warmth, while suede draws a leathery, smoky backdrop. Woody, powdery and resinous accords round it out in a dry tone. Bourbon French Parfums 525 and John Varvatos Vintage have a close profile.

Hitfire

7.3

La Rive

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

La Rive Hitfire is a men's perfume that sets a floral, spicy body over a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter for Hitfire, with summer chosen by far fewer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions voted most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and nearly half of voters call it masculine, with a share also calling it classic. The top opens with hawthorn, citrus notes, bergamot and lavender. Beeswax, honeysuckle, violet and amber sit in the heart, while resins, sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, leathery footing. A synthetic touch and a smoky edge keep the floral side from turning soft.

Karl New York Mercer Street

7.1

Karl Lagerfeld · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus, green and spicy character, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds white pepper, rhubarb, basil and citrus notes, so it opens crisp, green and a little peppery. In the heart, blossoms and aromatic notes soften things, and the base of cotton and musky notes leaves a clean, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. Bond No. 9 Central Park and Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

First Instinct Extreme

7.4

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets the chill of kiwano and gin tonic against a warm base of amber and suede; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, though evenings and nights out work too. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with kiwano and gin tonic, giving a fruity, icy freshness. The heart of citrus notes, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf adds a spicy, lightly floral middle. Amber and suede in the base sweeten and soften it. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic; Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man and Zara W/End till 3:00 AM have a close profile.