The Perfume Library

62 perfumes

Individuel (Eau de Toilette)

Montblanc · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Individuel Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around coriander, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, bergamot, lavender, mint and juniper berry, while cinnamon and rosemary add spice. Jasmine, violet, geranium and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and dark chocolate sweetens it and settles it on a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine but modern. Versace Blue Jeans and Pitralon Pure have a close profile.

No Limit$

6.8

Philipp Plein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Philipp Plein No Limit$ is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. In the character votes it reads masculine first, then modern. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and ginger. In the heart, cardamom, clove, star anise, cinnamon and black pepper bring a spicy warmth. The base of black amber, bourbon vanilla, oud, leather and dark chocolate pulls it towards a sweet, resinous and smoky finish.

L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir

5.9

Lacoste · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir is a fresh yet sweet men's scent built around red berries, basil and dark chocolate. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with red berries, basil, pineapple and watermelon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lemon vervain and lavender steady the heart. In the base, dark chocolate, coumarin, patchouli and cashmeran take over, and the scent softens into a gourmand sweetness.

Blv Notte pour Homme

7.8

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bvlgari Blv Notte pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets galangal, ginger and dark chocolate between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. It opens with galangal and tobacco flower, while spices and ginger lead the heart. Dark chocolate and woody notes sit in the base. The fresh, floral and aquatic accords meet a sweet, gourmand and powdery softness, with the spicy and woody side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; evening use edges ahead, though daily and business settings come close. More than half of voters find it masculine.

(Wood Legacy)

7.6

Zara · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Wood Legacy is a sweet, gourmand-leaning scent for men, held in check by a woody frame. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. With its green, woody and spicy side, it suits everyday wear as well as evenings out, and it reads clearly masculine. The top opens with oak wood, black pepper and dark chocolate, the pepper sharpening the chocolate's sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean and cedarwood settle the scent on a woody, creamy base. The base brings musk, patchouli, amber, vanilla and moss, ending warm and sweet, with a slightly synthetic feel in places.

Bluebijou

7.4

Piotr Czarnecki · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Piotr Czarnecki Bluebijou is a sweet, gourmand fragrance classified as masculine, one that leans towards fall and evening wear. Blueberry, dark chocolate and coffee sit together, so the fruity sweetness turns gourmand. Cognac and amber add warmth, while black violet brings a powdery touch. Cashmere wood, musk and oud give it a woody footing, and a spicy, synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of ratings is small. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as open to either.

Bärleen

8.5

Duftkumpels · 2025

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Duftkumpels Bärleen is a dark, masculine scent that sets the gourmand warmth of coffee and chocolate against leather, oud and animalic notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with roasted coffee, dark chocolate and cocoa, while diesel fuel and leather roughen the sweetness. Oud sits in the heart, and pheromones and animalic notes settle in the base. The accords add spicy, woody, resinous, earthy and smoky sides. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat those readings with caution. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather better and is not aimed at anyone wanting something light and clean. Duftkumpels Bärleen X-Treme and Yves Saint Laurent Sleek Suede have a close profile.

Evasion - Digo de Havane

7.8

L'Arc · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Arc Evasion - Digo de Havane is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, tobacco and lavender. In the heart, dark chocolate and honey give it a gourmand sweetness, and in the base vanilla and cedar soften it onto a woody footing. The overall impression is warm and oriental, with the floral and fruity touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and the masculine vote leads.

Phantom My Hero

8.2

Emper

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Emper Phantom My Hero is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men built around heliotrope, coffee and dark chocolate. Caramel, sugar cane and almond push the sweetness forward, while Martinique rum adds a boozy warmth. Sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and floral, spicy and faintly resinous accords round it out. The overall impression is dense, creamy and oriental. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its gourmand build suits cooler weather best. Emper Phantom My Hero in New York and The Dua Brand Black Widow have a close profile.

No Apologies

7.9

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies is a sweet, gourmand and spicy scent classed as masculine, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so those ratings are not firm. There is no season or occasion data, so it is hard to say where it is best worn. It reads as masculine. The scent comes across as one piece: cinnamon spice and dark chocolate sweetness lead, while sandalwood and oud give it a woody, smoky base. Tonka bean adds a creamy, resinous softness, and magnolia and blossoms stay in the background behind a fruity sweetness. An oriental, earthy feel dominates.

Chocman Mint

6.8

Alysonoldoini · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Alysonoldoini Chocman Mint is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of grapefruit and bergamot against the gourmand warmth of dark chocolate and coffee bean. Its strength and staying power sit in the middle: voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though with few votes this impression is tentative. It is presented as a masculine fragrance. It opens with the citrus of grapefruit and bergamot. In the heart, mint, lavender absolute and geranium keep things fresh, while tonka bean brings the first hint of sweetness. The base builds a gourmand, resinous warmth from dark chocolate, coffee bean, vanilla and benzoin, with patchouli absolute and musk giving it a woody footing. Fresh and citrus accords lead, with the sweet and spicy sides staying in the background. Shiraz Parfums Kingston and Lost Tribe Dirty Soda have a close profile.

Manpower

6.4

Wolkenseifen

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Wolkenseifen Manpower Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that pairs fresh citrus with a gourmand sweetness. Grapefruit and lime give it a bright opening, with blue agave in the heart. The base of dark chocolate, amber, vetiver and cinnamon builds a sweet, spicy, earthy foundation, and woody and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes spread almost evenly across all four seasons, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most picked occasions. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy (Eau de Toilette) and Cuba Cuba Gold (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cocoa 02 Indulgent

7.2

Zara · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Cocoa 02 Indulgent is a men's fragrance that carries a floral, spicy opening into the sweetness of dark chocolate and Bourbon vanilla, with a clearly gourmand character. Spicy notes and plum blossom come first. At the heart sit dark chocolate, heliotrope and labdanum, with the chocolate resting the sweetness on a powdery, resinous base. In the base, woods, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amber settle into a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good, though only a few people have voted so far. Its sweet, spicy, powdery build suits those who like a warm, soft scent, and its value for money is rated highly. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême and Jovoy Ambre Premier.