The Perfume Library

58 perfumes

CK One Shock for Him

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. Lavender, clementine and cucumber give it a fresh opening. Black basil, cardamom and black pepper add a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, patchouli, tobacco and white musk come forward while cashmeran softens everything. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic, with woody and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and reads masculine and modern. Armaf Victory and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Agua de Loewe Él

6.6

Loewe · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loewe Agua de Loewe Él is a fresh, juicy men's fragrance built on citrus, water and green apple, suited to warm weather and easygoing daily wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Half of the voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Bergamot, yuzu, pink grapefruit and clementine give it a bright citrus opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, pineapple, green apple and blackcurrant add a cool, fruity feel. The base of Atlas cedar, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss settles into a soft woodiness.

58 Avenue Montaigne pour Homme

7.5

S.T. Dupont · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

S.T. Dupont 58 Avenue Montaigne pour Homme is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, grapefruit and cardamom and dries down to vetiver and cashmere wood. The opening is a bright, lightly spicy citrus of bergamot, grapefruit, clementine and cardamom. In the heart, sage, pepper and marjoram add a herbal edge, while aquatic and soft fruity-sweet touches keep it easygoing. The base leaves a clean woody floor of vetiver, cashmere wood, ambergris and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with votes for classic and modern as well.

Away Weekend Man

7.3

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Weekend Man is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with apple, cardamom and bergamot, moves into lavender and rosemary, and suits spring and summer days. It opens with apple, cardamom, bergamot and clementine, giving a bright, fruity start with a light touch of spice. In the heart, lavender, rosemary, cypress and clary sage bring out the green, floral side. The base of Atlas cedar, patchouli and cocoa adds a woody footing, a little sweetness and a soft powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up equally often. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Al Haramain L'Aventure Iris and Goutal Eau d'Hadrien have a close profile.

Rogue Man

7.3

Rihanna · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rihanna Rogue Man is a men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, black pepper and clementine and settles into patchouli and sandalwood, setting citrus and spice over a sweet oriental base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Voters place it mostly on night outs, everyday wear, leisure time and evenings, with business settings not far behind. The top notes of bergamot, rosemary, black pepper and clementine give a bright, peppery start. Cedar, vanilla orchid, jasmine and labdanum bring a floral, woody softness to the heart. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and musk dries down sweet and warm. Bruno Banani Pure Man and Rasasi Arba Wardat have a close profile.

Atlas Cedar

6.5

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean-Charles Brosseau Atlas Cedar is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spice, greenery and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. It is worn mostly for work and daily use, and is seen as a masculine scent with a classic side. Tangerine, clementine and bergamot open it, joined by green notes, rhubarb and melon for freshness. Nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom run through the heart alongside jasmine. Vetiver, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss form an earthy, woody base.

Benetton Sport Man

5.8

Benetton · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Benetton Sport Man is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on lemon, grapefruit and clementine, suited to sport and everyday wear. Lemon, grapefruit, clementine and lime sit up front. Beneath them vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss form a woody, lightly green base. The chypre and fougère accords give that freshness a classic masculine frame, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in sport, leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it at the office too. It reads as a men's fragrance. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

T (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Tommy Hilfiger · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tommy Hilfiger T Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance built on pine, clementine and lime, kept bright by green notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, with business and sport close behind; night and evening use come last. Citrus and green accords lead: clementine and lime give the lift, while pine and green notes pull it towards a woody, outdoorsy side. Aquatic and lightly floral touches keep it clean and synthetic-fresh. Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage and Tommy Bahama St. Barts for Men have a close profile.

Classic

6.7

Banana Republic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic Classic is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot, and it sits close to everyday wear. It opens with citrus and herbs; pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot keep it bright and fruity. At the heart, honeysuckle and lilac add a light floral softness. The base of woody notes, ginger and white musk dries down calm and clean, with a faintly aquatic and synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent kept close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Banana Republic Classic (Red) have a close profile.

Deauville pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Michel Germain · 1999

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Michel Germain Deauville pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of sage and clementine to a dry, spicy heart of juniper, white thyme and white pepper. The opening leans citrus and green, with sage adding an herbal edge and clementine a bright lift. White pepper and thyme bring a dry spiciness through the middle. The base turns softer: iris adds a powdery smoothness, amber a sweet, resinous warmth, while oakmoss gives an earthy touch and tobacco a smoky one. It reads as masculine. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these as tentative. It is rated well for value. Its profile is close to Odore Mio Babylon and Parah Parah Noir.

Portfolio for Men

6.8

Perry Ellis · 1999

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Perry Ellis Portfolio for Men is a men's fragrance with a floral, aquatic character, lifted by fruity and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes, clementine, coriander and pear, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, tamarind, lavender, cardamom and basil bring out a spicy side. The base of musk, sandalwood, teak and amber softens it into a sweet warmth. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and gently sweet. Judith Williams Man and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

John Sterling (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

John Sterling · 1984

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

John Sterling Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy men's scent that opens with citrus and settles into earth, leather and wood. Clementine, lemon and bergamot make a bright, fresh citrus opening. In the heart, galbanum adds a green, bitter edge while leather brings a rough, leathery note. In the base, vetiver and patchouli form an earthy ground, and sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften it into a powdery warmth. Released in 1984, it is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these judgments are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is unclear when it suits best. Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Homme and Courrèges Courrèges Homme have a close profile.

Vibrant Cities in Fiji

7.9

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Vibrant Cities in Fiji is a fresh, aquatic citrus scent with a spicy edge, made for men. Bitter orange and clementine come first, and the citrus accord sets the tone from the start. Sichuan pepper in the heart adds a dry, spicy bite, while amber at the base softens everything. The overall feel is fresh, green and fruity, with floral and woody touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither fades quickly nor projects hard. With only a few votes behind those ratings, they are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. The fresh profile suits easy everyday wear. Ellis Brooklyn West and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Let's Fly

6.7

Benetton · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Benetton Let's Fly is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around watermelon, clementine and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with watermelon, clementine and bergamot, a fruity, lightly sweet freshness, with oxygen keeping the start airy. In the heart, marine notes lead, softened by lavender and geranium. The base of musk, amber and cedar settles it into a calm, woody warmth, and the overall impression is a fresh, synthetic-leaning aquatic. Curve Curve Appeal Men and Rasasi Hawas Ice have a close profile.