The Perfume Library

35 perfumes

John Varvatos

John Varvatos · 2004

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

John Varvatos by John Varvatos is a fresh, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built around date, herbs and vanilla. It opens with date, tamarind leaf and herbs, then moves into a spicy, green heart of ajowan, clary sage and coriander seed. The base is led by vanilla, oud, amber and black leather, so the fresh, fruity start settles into a woody, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Daily wear, office and leisure are favoured equally, while evening and night out trail slightly. Most voters find its character masculine.

The One Luminous Night

8.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Night is a fruity, sweet and gourmand men's scent, balanced by spice, wood and smoke; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and the office is the least chosen setting. Voters mostly find its character masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and basil, then moves into geranium, sage and date, which brings the sweetness. Amber, sandalwood and frankincense leave a creamy, woody, smoky warmth underneath. Sedra Nero and Sospiro Il Padrino have a close profile.

Cocoa Morado

7.6

French Avenue · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Cocoa Morado is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that pairs the warmth of pink pepper, saffron and cinnamon with myrrh, oud and vanilla. It opens with pink pepper, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg for a spiced warmth. The heart brings forward myrrh, frankincense, oud and date, and the dry-down sweetens with patchouli, leather, vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. The overall feel is gourmand, fruity, woody and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and modern. Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X and Street Origins Bangkok Bang have a close profile.

Al Oudh

6.9

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh is a spicy, woody and smoky scent with a heavy resinous character, aimed at men, and it has been discontinued. Pink pepper, cumin, cardamom and date open on a spicy, slightly sweet note. In the heart, oud, leather, frankincense and saffron lead, while neroli, rose and iris soften things from behind. The base of myrrh, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean builds a woody, earthy and animalic floor. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Amouage Epic Man and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Pacific Aura

8.2

Rayhaan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Pacific Aura is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, orange, citron and mint, while coriander and blackcurrant add a spicy, fruity edge to that fresh start. The heart brings May rose, basil and apricot. Date, fig and ambrette in the base soften the scent and sweeten it slightly, with an aquatic feel staying in the background as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It suits daily wear and leisure best, and is also chosen for sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Avapari Citrus Mint and Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill have a close profile.

Cašran (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chopard · 2000

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Cašran Eau de Toilette opens with cardamom, coriander and rum, then turns sweet with date, plum and chocolate over a vanilla base; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes are bergamot, cardamom, coriander and rum, giving a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, date, plum, chocolate and cherry make it fruity and gourmand. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and benzoin leaves a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and most voters find it masculine.

Awatif pour Homme / عواطف

8.8

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Awatif pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with green, fruity and sweet touches that make it an easy daytime wear. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most choose it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business also among the common picks. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. The top is cool and bright with mint, coriander, citron, blackcurrant and orange. Rose, basil and apricot in the heart add a floral, fruity softness. Ambrette, fig and date in the base leave a sweet finish. Rare Reef and Pacific Aura have a close profile.

Lumière Garçon

7.8

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Lumière Garçon is a men's fragrance that pairs the sharp opening of bergamot, black pepper and basil with the sweet, resinous warmth of amber, sandalwood and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It suits cooler weather and reads masculine. It opens with bergamot's freshness alongside black pepper and basil spice. In the heart, geranium, sage and date soften the spicy edge and add sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood and frankincense settles into a woody, smoky, resinous warmth. Sweet, spicy and oriental accords dominate.

BlackSoul (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Ted Lapidus · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus BlackSoul Eau de Toilette is a spicy, oriental men's fragrance in which cardamom, cinnamon and saffron meet the sweetness of date and raisin. It opens with cardamom, neroli, bergamot and spearmint, fresh but already spiced. The heart brings date, raisin, saffron and cinnamon, moving the scent toward a fruity, sweet warmth. The base of tolu balm, musk, Chinese cedar and gaiac wood settles into a resinous, woody and slightly animalic ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine.

Spice Surprise

6.6

SweDoft · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

SweDoft Spice Surprise is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance led by cinnamon, honey and coffee. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Cinnamon, clove and black pepper give a spicy warmth, while honey and date turn it gourmand. Tobacco, labdanum, patchouli and Bourbon vetiver add a resinous, earthy, smoky depth, and cedarwood frames it in wood. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, evening and night-out wear, with business and daily use well behind. Most call its character masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Frapin 1697 and Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam have a close profile.

Golden Elixir Reserve

7.8

Riiffs · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Riiffs Golden Elixir Reserve is a men's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, deepened by spice and resin. It opens with cinnamon, cognac and cardamom, a spicy, lightly boozy warmth. In the heart, praliné, tonka bean and date turn creamy and sweet. The base of vanilla, musk and oud settles that sweetness onto a woody, resinous floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings with some caution. Its value-for-money rating is high. The rich, spicy build suits cooler weather best. Alyssa Ashley Tonka Musk (Eau de Parfum) and Riiffs Golden Elixir have a close profile.