The Perfume Library

45 perfumes

Fate Man

Amouage · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Fate Man is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with cumin, saffron and ginger, with mandarin orange and absinth lightening the spice a little. In the heart, frankincense resin, rose and cistus add a resinous, earthy tone, while tonka bean, liquorice and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a smoky, woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as masculine and classic. Proraso Wood and Spice and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Kokain Gold

7.8

Rammstein · 2021

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rammstein Kokain Gold is a men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with citrus and spice set on a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds copaiba balsam, frankincense and Sichuan pepper, while citrus notes, turmeric and bitter orange make up the heart. A sweet accord softens the spicy, citrusy side. In the base, ambergris, poivrol and Madagascan vetiver pull the scent towards earthy, smoky and slightly leathery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Masculine is the character voted most often. Olfactive Studio Woody Mood and House of Orpheus 93 have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar

8.0

Rituals · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, lightly fruity and woody body, aimed at men. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily use and leisure, with business a close third. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and green leaves. In the heart, sage, geranium and raspberry take over, the raspberry softening the sweetness a little. The base of vetiver, patchouli and copaiba balsam adds a woody, spicy footing. Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Italian Citrus

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

D.S. & Durga Italian Citrus is a fresh, green citrus scent that suits summer and spring best, and works just as easily for daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall well behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens on blood orange, bergamot, lemon and chinotto peel. Green mandarin orange and violet leaf then pull the citrus towards green. In the base, oakmoss, copaiba balsam and frankincense absolute leave it spicy, woody and slightly smoky.

Dorval

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Dorval is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, then turns sweet and spicy with cinnamon and vanilla. The opening of bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom is fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, cinnamon, copaiba balsam and clary sage bring out the spicy, resinous side. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and gaiac wood sweetens it and adds a warm, woody, smoky edge. Gourmand, powdery and creamy tones run through the dry-down. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Autumn and winter lead, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out come first, though it also works for business and leisure. It reads masculine. Rayhaan Crimson and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif have a close profile.

Grev (2009)

7.3

Slumberhouse · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Slumberhouse Grev is a green, resinous men's fragrance built around cedar, copaiba balsam and spruce balsam; it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole from start to finish: cedar, copaiba balsam and spruce balsam form a woody, resinous body, while birch and clove add an earthy, spicy edge. Orris root softens it with a powdery touch. The overall impression is fresh, green and dry. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Most voters find it masculine. Close in profile are Happyland Studio Mad Anthony and Parfum d'Empire Mal-Aimé.

Phoenicus

7.4

Eolie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eolie Phoenicus is a fresh, woody-resinous fragrance for men that pairs bergamot and cardamom with moss, frankincense and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and cardamom alongside woody notes, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. The heart brings moss, frankincense, green tea and gaiac wood, softened by floral notes. It dries down to sandalwood, copaiba balsam and moss, leaving an overall impression that is green, woody and slightly creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Leisure, business and evening wear are the closest fits. Voters split between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits fairly close to the middle despite the men's label. Chloé Cedrus and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps share a close profile.

L'Erbolario Uomo

6.9

L'Erbolario · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Erbolario Uomo is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, suited to anyone who wants something light and easy for everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage on the weak side, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Half the votes call it masculine, with some also calling it classic or modern. It opens with green mandarin orange, lime and bergamot for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, fruity notes, galbanum and water lily add an aquatic, green freshness. Cedarwood and copaiba balsam settle it onto a woody base with a slight spiciness. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Midnight Oud

6.2

Kelsey Berwin

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Kelsey Berwin Midnight Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, copaiba balsam and sage, with rose and cashmere wood in the heart. The base is led by amber, tobacco, oud, sandalwood and moss. The overall impression is oriental: resinous, woody and leathery, with a smoky edge over the sweetness. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is suggested mainly for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Frau Tonis Parfum № 19 Oud Weiss and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.

Essencial Oud Masculino

8.5

Natura · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Natura Essencial Oud Masculino is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance resting on a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and saffron, while Madagascan cinnamon, geranium and praliné bring a sweet-spicy warmth to the heart. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, oud and cedar give it a woody body, softened by musk and copaiba balsam. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it suits those who want a scent that stays with them through the day. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance, and voters also rate its value for money highly.