The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

Karl New York Mercer Street

Karl Lagerfeld · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus, green and spicy character, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds white pepper, rhubarb, basil and citrus notes, so it opens crisp, green and a little peppery. In the heart, blossoms and aromatic notes soften things, and the base of cotton and musky notes leaves a clean, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. Bond No. 9 Central Park and Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Livre Blanc

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Synthetic · Woody

Zara Livre Blanc is a fresh, powdery fragrance with a woody touch, clean and quiet, and suited to easy daytime wear for men. White woods, cotton and musk combine into a soft scent that recalls freshly pressed laundry. The fresh accord leads, the powdery texture softens it, and the woody side stays in the background. It carries a distinctly synthetic cleanliness and keeps away from sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it reads as a light scent kept close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Evening is rarely chosen. Though it is sold as a men's fragrance, votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even.

Popeline Blanche

7.3

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Popeline Blanche is a fresh, clean-laundry style scent that suits spring and summer days. Neroli and bergamot give it a citrusy, floral brightness, while cotton and musk soften that into a powdery, just-washed feel. Green and woody touches stay in the background, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs alongside the fresh air of the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. Its profile is close to Zara FLWR 001/ALM and Dior Cologne Royale.

Bambú Hombre

6.9

Adolfo Dominguez · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with floral and green touches that read light and clean; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are favoured equally. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Bamboo and marine notes set a fresh, watery base. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch and cotton a clean feel, while amber balances them with a sweet, woody warmth. The accords also include spicy and synthetic touches.

Reaction T-Shirt

6.5

Kenneth Cole · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenneth Cole Reaction T-Shirt is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters point to daytime and leisure use, with sport and business trailing behind. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. The top is a fruity burst of apple, pear, passion fruit and watermelon. The heart turns airy and lightly aromatic with gin tonic, juniper berry and lavender. White musk, cotton and sandalwood close it in the base, leaving a soft, powdery, clean feel. Dumont Nitro Red and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.