The Perfume Library

Explorer

7.8

Montblanc · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montblanc Explorer is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus and spice over a smoky, woody base, and it suits daytime and work. It opens with bergamot, sage and pink pepper: the citrus feels fresh, the pepper adds a spicy edge. In the heart, vetiver and leather make it woody and a little smoky. The base of patchouli, cocoa, ambroxan and Akigalawood® dries down earthy with a slightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition and Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue have a close profile.

Dior Homme Original (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Dior · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Homme Original is a men's fragrance that sets a powdery, sweet floral heart against leather and wood, suited to evenings and the cooler months. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and business wear also getting votes. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The opening brings bergamot, sage and lavender. In the heart, Florentine iris absolute, cocoa, amber and Guatemala cardamom add a powdery, gourmand sweetness. The base settles on leather, patchouli and Haitian vetiver for a woody floor. Dior Dior Homme (2005) and Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) have a close profile.

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.

A*Men Pure Havane

8.3

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens on honeyed tobacco, then cocoa and patchouli take the heart. The base of labdanum, styrax and ambergris adds a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Fruity and sweet accords come first, while the smoky side stays in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out. The character reads clearly masculine. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Nouveau Monde

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde is a dark, sweet and spicy fragrance for men, weighted down by woody, resinous and smoky tones. Saffron and cocoa bring a sweet, spicy warmth, while patchouli, Assam oud and frankincense settle it onto a woody, resinous, smoky base. Blackcurrant adds a fruity touch inside the dense blend. With leathery and animal facets alongside the oriental accord, the scent turns rich and rough-edged. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters mostly read it as masculine and classic.

Insurrection II Wild

8.2

Reyane Tradition · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance built around honey, vanilla and cocoa, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with honey and tobacco; patchouli, vanilla and cocoa in the heart turn it soft, creamy and sweet. In the base, French labdanum, styrax and amber leave a woody, oriental warmth, while a fruity tone sits lightly over the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out, and it reads masculine. Maison Alhambra Galactic Men Elixir and Mugler A*Men Pure Havane have a close profile.

Dior Homme (2005)

8.4

Dior · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Homme is a sweet, powdery and leathery men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with lavender, bergamot and sage. In the heart, cardamom, iris, amber and cocoa turn it sweeter, with a powdery, gourmand softness. Vetiver, leather and patchouli settle into a woody, leathery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and summer lagging behind. It reads masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Dior Dior Homme Original (2011) (Eau de Toilette).

Kokorico (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2011

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau de Toilette is a masculine gourmand scent that sets a green, sweet profile against an earthy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with a green tone from fig leaf. In the heart, cocoa and patchouli sweeten it and add a spicy, oriental depth. At the base, cedarwood and vetiver bring out the woody, earthy side. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine.

Sand Desert at Sunset Intense

8.4

Zara · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Sand Desert at Sunset Intense is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that suits cold days and evening hours best. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions and leisure wear close behind. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so it stays on skin for a long time and makes its presence felt around you. Votes for its character lean masculine and modern. The scent stays in a warm, soft register: cocoa, vanilla and tonka bean give the sweetness, cinnamon adds spice, and amber and cedarwood set it on a woody base. Bergamot and bitter orange take the edge off, while frankincense and myrrh leave a light resinous touch over the sweetness. Orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness.

Asad Bourbon / أسد

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Asad Bourbon / أسد is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, spicy, creamy gourmand, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. The top is lavender, mirabelle plum and pink pepper: a fresh, lightly fruity opening with a little bite. In the heart, nutmeg, davana and cocoa bring spice and sweetness, and in the base Bourbon vanilla, amber and vetiver dry down warm, creamy and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with few choosing summer. Night outs and evenings lead, and leisure wear is common too. It mostly reads masculine and modern. Cuba Cuba Gold and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

CK In2U for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK In2U for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, daily and relaxed wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pomelo leaf, gin fizz and Minneola tangelo, giving a citrus, green and fruity freshness. In the heart, cocoa, shiso leaf and pimento sweeten that freshness and soften it with spice. Vetiver, white cedar and musk settle the dry-down onto a woody base, with an aquatic, synthetic touch running through. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, leisure and office wear; it reads masculine and modern to most. Calvin Klein Crave and Hugo Boss Elements Aqua share a close profile.

Amber Flame

8.1

Lou de Pre

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lou de Pre Amber Flame is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of clove, cinnamon and ginger set up a warm spice line, while tobacco and aniseed add a smoky edge. In the heart, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla turn the scent creamy and sweet. The base carries honey and benzoin into a resinous warmth, with woody notes staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

VII: Queen Anne - Rock Rose

8.1

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian VII: Queen Anne - Rock Rose is a fresh, floral and green men's fragrance, softened by sweet and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter sits in the background. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits nights out and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine. It opens with neroli, bergamot and black pepper, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. The heart of clary sage, cistus, violet and lavender turns floral and herbal. It dries down to vetiver, cocoa, patchouli and amber, a woody, creamy and sweet base. Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I and Etro Jacquard have a close profile.

Pure XS Night

7.2

Rabanne · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Rabanne Pure XS Night is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in autumn and winter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out well ahead of business or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy: salted caramel and vanilla run through cocoa for a dense gourmand feel. Cinnamon and ginger carry the spice, while myrrh adds a resinous, faintly woody depth.

Madison pour Homme

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme pairs bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit with laurel and aldehydes, giving a fresh, citrusy and woody scent for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen about equally for nights out, leisure time and business days. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with laurel, aldehydes and citrus. Towards the heart, geranium, May rose and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver, vanilla and musk build a warm, woody ground. Spicy and green touches balance the clean impression. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Pierre de Velay No. 25 have a close profile.

Dior Homme Cologne (2007)

8.2

Dior · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Homme Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's cologne that rests on a powdery, faintly leathery base, and it has been discontinued; it suits daytime wear best. Mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli give a bright citrus start, while sage, lavender and cardamom add an aromatic, spicy edge. Iris brings a powdery softness at the centre. Vetiver, leather, cocoa and patchouli then form a woody, slightly sweet base, with floral and fruity shades running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine, though classic and modern both get a fair share of votes. Dior Dior Homme (2005) and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

V pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Valentino · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Valentino V pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, gourmand and spicy body, best suited to evenings and fall; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, bergamot and pink pepper, while mandarin orange and tamarind add a fruity brightness. In the heart, cocoa, vanilla and jasmine sweeten it, with caraway and patchouli giving a spicy edge. Cedar, amber and sandalwood dry it down into a woody, powdery warmth. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evening and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine.

Akowa

7.1

M. Micallef · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Akowa pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and orange blossom with the sweet warmth of cocoa, amber and vanilla, in a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often. It is voted masculine more than anything else, with classic in second place. It opens citrusy and floral with bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, fig leaf adds a green edge and cocoa turns the scent sweeter. The base of amber, vetiver, patchouli, musk and vanilla settles into a woody, resinous, slightly earthy and smoky finish. Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Voyageur and Nu Parfums Bronze Age Homme have a close profile.

Bad Boy Elixir

6.9

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir is a sweet, leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent; it also works for leisure, but it is rarely chosen for summer. It reads as masculine and modern. The scent runs sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery backdrop. Leather, cocoa and frankincense come forward while iris softens the edges, and Provençal lavender and sage add an aromatic side. Mandarin orange and bergamot lift it slightly, and cedarwood gives a woody base. Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Parfum have a close profile.

Kokorico by Night

6.5

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico by Night is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent for men, best suited to evenings, nights out and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and night out are the most named occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It has been discontinued. Bergamot gives a brief fresh opening, then cocoa and rhubarb bring a sweet, slightly tart heart. In the base, tonka bean and woody notes soften it into a spicy, earthy warmth. The overall impression is sweet, fruity and oriental. Perfumes with a close profile include Playboy VIP for Him and Carolina Herrera 212 Glam Men.

Chocolat Amère

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Chocolat Amère is a sweet, gourmand scent that pairs cocoa with jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Ginger, nutmeg and galbanum open on a spicy, slightly green note. In the heart, cocoa, jasmine and rose take over, with the floral side softening the cocoa's sweetness. Frankincense and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery, smoky warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Though marketed as masculine, voters read it as feminine and masculine in almost equal measure. Criminal Elements Glimmer and Trussardi Python have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men Black Carat

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men Black Carat is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that links a sharp opening of bergamot and pepper to the sweet warmth of benzoin and cocoa; it has been discontinued. The top notes are bergamot and pepper, a citrus freshness sharpened by spice. In the heart, benzoin and cocoa sweeten it and add a gourmand softness. The base is led by oakmoss, vetiver, amber and cedar, and the citrusy, fruity freshness sits over that woody, oriental ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though some find it suits daytime and the office too. Its character reads clearly masculine. Moschino Couture! and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Signature Black

6.3

bugatti Fashion · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

bugatti Fashion Signature Black is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with citrus and green tones, firms up with spice and wood, and settles into a sweet base. Black pepper and bergamot give the opening a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, sage and cedarwood set a green, woody backdrop. In the base, tonka bean, cocoa and amber sweeten and soften the scent. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and business settings suit it too. It reads masculine and modern. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Timeless have a close profile.

Wood and Cognac

8.0

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Wood and Cognac is a sweet, woody men's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the most common occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Cognac and sandalwood lead, while cocoa and chestnut add a sweet, gourmand warmth. Tonka bean softens it, and geranium and oud bring a spicy, smoky, earthy depth. Resinous and animal touches make it heavier. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense have a close profile.