The Perfume Library

34 perfumes

X for Men

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian X for Men opens fresh and spicy with green cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, then moves through violet and cinnamon to a woody base. It is a men's fragrance. Green cardamom, bergamot, pink pepper and ginger make the top fresh and spicy. In the heart, cinnamon, violet, orris root and Egyptian jasmine add a floral softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, oakmoss and vanilla leaves a green, earthy, slightly resinous trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters call it masculine and classic.

Black Gold

7.7

Mancera · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mancera Black Gold is a fresh, floral opening settling into a spicy, woody and leathery body, aimed at men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind, and it is picked most for leisure and evening wear. It reads mainly masculine, though some voters call it modern or classic. It opens with cinnamon, lavender, citrus fruits, nutmeg and Nepalese oud, so spice and freshness sit side by side. The heart brings patchouli, violet, marine notes, Egyptian jasmine and rose, adding a soft floral layer. The base dries down to vetiver, leather, white musk, woody notes and amber. Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Chanel Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hawas Fire

7.8

Rasasi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rasasi Hawas Fire is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men that sets French sage, Egyptian jasmine and marine notes over a soft base of amber and ambergris. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards evening and leisure wear. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern edge. French sage gives a fresh start. In the heart, the floral side of Egyptian jasmine sits alongside the aquatic feel of the marine notes. Amber and ambergris sweeten the scent and dry down to a powdery, lightly oriental finish. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Its profile is close to Rabanne Ultraviolet and Aqaba Jewels of Blu.

Icon Absolute

7.5

Dunhill · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dunhill Icon Absolute is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and black pepper, then softens into saffron, Egyptian jasmine and black rose. The base is led by oud, Tuscan leather and tobacco leaf, so the spicy, woody and resinous accords sit on an earthy, leathery foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for business or daily use. It reads masculine and classic. Le Labo Oud 27 and Dior Purple Oud have a close profile.

Ferré for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Gianfranco Ferré · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Ferré for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral-leaning men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter plays a minor part. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, with evening use further behind. It reads masculine and modern. Tauer Perfumes Nexin and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile. It opens with lavender, bergamot, pineapple and iris leaf, giving a fresh, citrusy start with a light fruity touch. The heart turns floral with rose, geranium and black iris. The base is woody with vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, warmed by tonka bean and vanilla, with powdery and leathery touches.

Meligunis

6.2

Eolie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eolie Meligunis is a fresh, aquatic-leaning men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a soft, lightly sweet floral heart. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, sharp and sunny. Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and peony follow in the heart, rounding the citrus with a floral softness. White musk and tobacco close it out, adding a creamy, faintly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage sit at a moderate level. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind, while night-out use is a minority pick. It is marketed as a men's scent. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Mancera Aqua Wood have a close profile.

Miro Hommage / Homme

6.1

Miro · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miro Hommage / Homme is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, rhubarb and blackcurrant; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is a loose guide. It reads masculine. Citrus and fruit lead at the start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, violet and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of vetiver, musk and amber settles it into a woody, slightly earthy and faintly sweet footing, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep it fresh.

Lú - Iupiter

7.7

Ludovica di Loreto

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Iupiter is a woody men's fragrance that sets the freshness of citrus and pine against a warm, spicy, resinous depth. It opens fresh and a little green with Slovene juniper berry, bergamot, French pine and grapefruit. In the heart, Indonesian nutmeg, clove, Indian black pepper and pimento bring the spice, while Egyptian jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver, amber and vanilla settle it into a woody, lightly sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those ratings with caution. Most voters see it as a daily, leisure or business scent, with evening and night out playing a smaller role. Fragonard Verveine and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

homme 365

7.7

Sante Naturkosmetik · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sante Naturkosmetik homme 365 is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that carries the brightness of mandarin orange and grapefruit into a heart of cedar, sandalwood and jasmine. It opens with a citrusy, fresh pairing of mandarin orange and grapefruit. In the heart, Virginia cedar, New Caledonian sandalwood and Egyptian jasmine take over, with a floral touch blending into the woody line. The base of tobacco and vanilla sweetens it and leaves a spicy, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Avon Destination Grand Canyon and Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amber+Smoke

8.2

Michael Malul · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Michael Malul Amber+Smoke is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance built around tobacco, amber and pipe tobacco smoke. It opens with lemon zest, orange blossom and saffron, bright and spicy. The heart of tobacco, Egyptian jasmine and amber adds a soft warmth. In the base, pine wood and moss lay a woody floor, sugar pulls the scent towards gourmand, and pipe tobacco smoke leaves a lingering trail. The overall feel is sweet, creamy and resinous. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so take this as a first impression. With its dense, oriental character and masculine leaning, it should sit more comfortably in cooler weather and evening hours.

Guilty Pleasure

7.6

Hate Me Love Me · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Hate Me Love Me Guilty Pleasure is a fresh, aquatic and green scent with woody, chypre and fougère touches, aimed at men. It opens with bergamot, pineapple and cardamom, a bright and lightly fruity start. The heart brings Egyptian jasmine, rose and nutmeg, turning the scent floral and spicy. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, ambroxan and tonka bean settles into a warm, woody and slightly sweet finish. It reads masculine. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. The fougère and chypre streak suits those who like clean, fresh scents with a classic structure.

Egyptian Seduction

7.4

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Alexandria Fragrances Egyptian Seduction is a sweet, woody men's scent built around Egyptian jasmine, sandalwood and spices; it has been discontinued. Jasmine and rose absolute give it a floral sweetness, while pepper and spices pull it in a warm, oriental direction. Sandalwood, musk and oud form a soft, woody base under them. A fresh edge among the accords keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. The oriental, spicy build suits cooler weather, and it is presented as a men's fragrance. Khalis Hasna and My Geisha Arabian Nights have a close profile.