The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

Pirates' Grand Reserve

Atkinsons · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons Pirates' Grand Reserve is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, built around rum, cocoa bean and bourbon vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though some also see a feminine or classic side. It opens with jasmine, heliotrope and rum, then moves to cocoa bean, cedar and geranium at the heart. Bourbon vanilla and patchouli settle in the base. The sweet, creamy foundation is balanced by spicy, woody, lightly smoky and leathery tones. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Creed Centaurus have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men Eau de Toilette is a modern men's scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then softens into spice, cocoa and wood. It starts with bergamot, lemon and Sichuan pepper, where the bright citrus carries a light spicy warmth. In the heart, cedar and cocoa bean sweeten it and add a gourmand softness. Ambrox, gaiac wood and vetiver set a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. It suits leisure time, nights out, daily use and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Diamonds for Men Black Carat have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence

8.0

Bvlgari · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter and in the evening; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and rum, and the heart of orris absolute and cocoa bean turns it powdery and gourmand. In the base, tonka bean and ebony set that sweetness on a woody, resinous, smoky footing, with a leathery touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters favour evenings and nights out most, though some also pick leisure and business wear. Most call it masculine and classic. Bvlgari Man In Black and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours have a close profile.

Lover Man

6.6

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Haute Fragrance Company Lover Man is a sweet, spicy scent for men that opens on bergamot, saffron and myrrh and settles into oud and cashmere wood. The top is Calabrian bergamot, saffron and myrrh: the bergamot brightens it briefly while saffron and myrrh add a resinous depth. In the heart, spicy notes, Atlas cedar and cocoa bean bring a gourmand sweetness. The base of cashmere wood, oud and gaiac wood gives it a woody, oriental footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening are the most voted occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine. Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi have a close profile.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme L'Instant d'un Été

8.1

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme L'Instant d'un Été opens with neroli, lemon and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights further behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It starts with elemi resin, neroli, lemon and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy, with star anise and green lemon rounding it out. Sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood form a woody heart. In the base, tea, cocoa bean and hibiscus seed bring a gourmand, slightly powdery sweetness.

Edmundo Puro Intense

7.3

Nejma · 2010

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Nejma Edmundo Puro Intense is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, gourmand, smoky warmth; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs Cuban rum absolute with key lime and bitter orange for a bright citrus edge. In the heart, cocoa bean, Arabica coffee and cinnamon turn it gourmand and spicy. The base of burnt caramel, mahogany and tobacco rests the sweetness on a woody, smoky floor. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the sample is small. With its oriental, sweet build, it feels more at home in cooler weather. Nejma Edmundo Puro Sublime / Puro and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

1770

8.9

Yardley · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley 1770 is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening over an earthy, chypre-leaning base, and it suits everything from the workday to an evening out. It opens with fig, citrus notes and black pepper: a fruity freshness with a light edge of spice. In the heart, cocoa bean, woody notes and floral notes settle that freshness onto a soft, creamy ground. The base is led by patchouli, moss, musk and vetiver, which give it an earthy, resinous feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, with summer least favoured. Leisure, business and evening are named about equally. Most read it as masculine, with a classic side as well. Fragrances of Ireland Patrick and ānti Nashi Toro have a close profile.

My.Avatar for Man

7.1

Police · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police My.Avatar for Man is a fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the sweetness of cocoa and rum. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, resins and Italian lemon, so spice, freshness and citrus sit side by side. In the heart, orange blossom, black salt and artemisia add a floral, green touch. The base of cocoa bean, gaiac wood and rum sweetens the scent and leaves a gourmand, woody finish, with aquatic and powdery shades in between. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so treat that as a rough guide. Value for money is rated high. Made for men, it suits someone who likes freshness and sweetness in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Pino Silvestre Selection - Perfect Gentleman.