The Perfume Library

24 perfumes

Good Life for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Davidoff · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Good Life for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. In the character votes, masculine leads, with classic and modern close behind. The top opens fresh, green and fruity, with fig leaf, blackcurrant and melon beside the citrus. In the heart, magnolia and violet add a soft floral touch. The base of tea, sandalwood and amber settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

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.

Boston Ivy

7.3

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

D.S. & Durga Boston Ivy is a fresh, green and earthy men's scent built around lime, green pepper and ivy, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily, leisure and office wear more than evenings or nights out. It reads masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with lime, green pepper and hop blossom. The heart of marine notes, ivy and clover gives it an aquatic greenness. The base of soil, oakmoss and galbanum leaves a resinous, earthy fougère feel. Antonio Visconti Esprit Libre and Xerjoff Aubres have a close profile.

Taurus

7.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Taurus is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones lead. It opens with clover, bergamot zest and ginger, where citrus brightness is held in check by a light spicy edge. In the heart, amyris, freesia and cashmere wood add a soft floral and woody touch, and the base of musk, amber and vegetal amber dries down on a warm, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. Its fresh build suits everyday wear, and it reads masculine.

Ulysse

6.8

Vicky Tiel · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Vicky Tiel Ulysse is a fresh, citrusy floral for men that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with yuzu, neroli, lime blossom and mandarin blossom, bright and slightly green. Lavender, carnation and nutmeg add a spicy warmth in the heart. Vanilla, patchouli and benzoin sweeten the base and settle it into a resinous, woody finish. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

XVII: Baroque - Russian Coriander

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian XVII: Baroque - Russian Coriander is a fresh, green and spicy fougère for men, set on a woody base. It opens with grapefruit, neroli and pink pepper, with mandarin orange and lemon adding brightness and galbanum a green edge. In the heart, sage, iris and coriander seed lead, while juniper keeps it dry and clean. The base of vetiver, leather and cedar gives it a woody footing, softened a little by benzoin and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most of those who rated longevity scored it high. It is classed as a masculine scent and has been discontinued. Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian 1872 for Men have a close profile.

The Mandariners for Him

7.5

Mandarina Duck · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mandarina Duck The Mandariners for Him is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around Brazilian orange, mandarin orange and Italian lemon. The top opens bright and fruity with Brazilian orange, clover, mandarin orange and Italian lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, clary sage and lavender add a floral, green side and a hint of spice that softens the citrus. The base of sandalore, Indonesian patchouli and Sandela™ settles the scent onto a woody, creamy footing. The fresh and floral accords stay present throughout, while the woody side gradually comes forward.