The Perfume Library

A*Men Pure Malt

8.2

Mugler · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent reads as a whole: whisky, malt and coffee absolute give it a sweet, gourmand start, while peat and patchouli pull it towards an earthy, smoky tone. Cedarwood and woods lay down a dry, woody base, and musk softens the edges. The fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and business wear chosen least. It reads clearly masculine. Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense and Slumberhouse Kiste have a close profile.

Endymion

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Endymion is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, lavender and sage over a spicy, woody base with coffee absolute at its heart. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, lavender and sage. Coffee absolute and geranium take the middle, and the base turns spicy and woody with sandalwood, vetiver, leather, nutmeg and black pepper. Sweet and floral touches soften the dry edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. The majority read it as masculine, though many also call it classic. Endymion Concentré and Dunhill Icon share a close profile.

Red Delicious Men

7.1

DKNY · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Red Delicious Men is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom and cognac, then turns fruity and sweet at the heart with mandarin orange, apple liqueur and bergamot. The base of sandalwood, moss and coffee absolute adds a gourmand, woody footing, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern side, and suits leisure time and nights out best. Its profile is close to Gisada Ambassador for Men and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks.

Pepe Jeans for Him

6.4

Pepe Jeans · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Pepe Jeans for Him is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, fruity opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and pineapple with the sweet warmth of coffee absolute and vanilla. Citrus and pineapple lead at the start, while French lavender and nutmeg add a light, spicy, aromatic touch in the heart. The base of woods, amber, vanilla and coffee absolute leaves a gourmand sweetness. Overall it sits between fresh and sweet, with a synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out following behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Zara Zara Man Uomo and Joop! Joop! Thrill Man have a close profile.

Vince Camuto · 2016

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Sphinx Beard

DSH Perfumes · 2008

Spicy · Woody · Chypre