The Perfume Library

The Hunting Man

7.0

La Rive · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive The Hunting Man is a spicy, woody masculine fragrance that opens with apple, lemon and juniper. It begins with apple and lemon, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, juniper, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice, while rosemary and geranium keep it green and aromatic. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and amber builds a woody ground and sweetens the scent slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It wears easily for daily use and leisure, and it also suits the office. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive New Game and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eternity for Men Amber Essence

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Amber Essence is a sweet, spicy, resinous and slightly smoky men's scent that suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot and Italian green mandarin orange. In the heart, frankincense and amber add a resinous depth, and the base settles into a sweet, woody floor of Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and benzoin. The overall impression is oriental, with a somewhat synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, with a modern feel. Moresque White Duke and Chopard Amber Malaki have a close profile.

Sunday Mood

7.6

El Ganso · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

El Ganso Sunday Mood is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, lightly floral and aquatic feel, suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also possible. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, pear, bergamot and black pepper, bright and slightly spicy. In the heart, mint, geranium and wild flowers keep it green and airy. Bourbon vetiver and cedar leave a calm, woody base. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Givenchy Play Sport have a close profile.

Vision

7.7

Ajmal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Vision is a fresh, watery men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office, and sport gets votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters split between masculine, classic and modern. It opens on green notes and citrus fruits for a crisp first impression. The heart brings blossoms and fresh notes, with the aquatic and floral accords coming through. The base of musk, woods and amber softens it and dries down woody with a hint of spice. Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ajmal Neutron (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Alchimiste - Highlands

7.1

Jean & Len · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Jean & Len Alchimiste - Highlands is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, leisure wear. It is built on herbaceous notes and moss, with fresh and woody notes alongside. Fresh and green lead the accords, while spicy, resinous and earthy sides stay in the background, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear come up most. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Pineward Boreal and Wilkinson Sword Sport.

Michalsky Berlin for Men

4.4

Michalsky · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michalsky Berlin for Men is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and litsea cubeba. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin rather than a strong trail. Voters place it evenly across daily wear, sport, leisure and business, with night out and evening well behind. The top notes of bergamot, lavender and litsea cubeba give a cool opening. In the heart, pineapple, geranium and fresh notes add a fruity, floral lightness. The base of moss, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood settles it on a woody footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Beverly Hills Polo Club Trophy and Burberry Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hummer

6.4

Hummer · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hummer Hummer is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and green with thyme, pepper and cardamom, then moves towards a leathery, woody base. The top is fresh notes, leaf green, thyme, pepper and cardamom, with citrus and green accords leading and a fruity, sweet edge alongside. In the heart, tonka bean and metallic notes add a synthetic brightness. The base of leather, sandalwood, amber and patchouli settles it into a spicy, woody, leathery finish. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. It is most often chosen for leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also getting votes. Longevity and projection are rated weak, though the sample is small. Aigner Aigner pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Baldessarini Signature have a close profile.

Tabac Original Extrême

7.8

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Extrême is a masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, earthy and smoky body; it has been discontinued. The top holds green notes, palm leaf and fresh notes; in the heart, coriander, white sage, birch wood and cardamom add a spicy firmness. The base of vetiver, moss, tonka bean and sandalwood sets it on a woody, leathery, faintly animal ground. Overall it reads as a dry, composed chypre. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office best, and fewer choose it for nights out. Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Denim · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Black Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that opens with citrus, aromatic and fresh notes and settles into amber and musk. The top leans on citrus, aromatic and fresh notes, with floral notes and precious woods softening the heart. Amber and musk sit underneath. Fresh, citrus and green accords dominate, while sweet, spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daily wear, business and leisure, and far fewer pick it for sport, evenings or nights out. Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods and Abercrombie & Fitch Batch No. 46 have a close profile.

Jules (2026)

7.5

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Jules (2026) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs spicy and aromatic notes with tonka bean, moss and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It is made for men, and its fougère structure keeps it close to the classic masculine tradition. The scent leans fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. Spicy and aromatic notes meet moss and woody notes, while tonka bean and amber notes add a sweet, warm softness. Animal and leathery accents stay in the background and give the scent a darker undertone. Coty Route 66 Cool Shadow and Marbert Toro have a close profile.

Shadow pour Homme

7.5

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ajmal Shadow pour Homme is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens with spicy, green and fresh notes, and the citrus accord adds lift. Towards the heart, aromatic and spicy notes take over, and the base of musk and woods settles it into a woody, slightly smoky finish. Oriental and animal touches stay in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. It reads masculine. Ajmal Vision and Björn Borg Björn Borg have a close profile.

Pure Lavender

6.4

Azzaro · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Azzaro Pure Lavender is a fresh, green lavender scent made for men, leaning towards daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and business, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The top opens with lavender, juniper, clove and star anise, giving a spicy, fresh start. The heart brings fresh notes, blossoms and woods, adding a floral and woody side. The base of tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.

Crown

7.6

English Laundry

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

English Laundry Crown is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, with a floral, spicy heart settling onto a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Voters rate its value for money highly. Grapefruit, lemon and apple open alongside leaf green for a bright start. In the heart, clove, cardamom, ginger and lavender add a spicy, aromatic edge, while rose and geranium pull it toward the floral side. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, cedarwood and tonka bean leaves a woody, slightly powdery warmth. Penhaligon's Zizonia and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

Aspen

6.4

Lucky Tiger

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Metropolis (Cologne)

7.8

Estēe Lauder · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Metropolis (Cologne) is a fougère for men that sets a fresh opening of lavender, peppermint and green notes against a base of vetiver, leather and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender, peppermint, fresh and green notes. The heart of clary sage, carnation and geranium turns floral with a light spiciness. As it dries down, vetiver, leather and patchouli come forward, while musk and amber soften a woody, earthy, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards business and daytime wear, and works for evenings too. Borsalino Borsalino (Eau de Toilette) and Grès Grès Monsieur Sport have a close profile.

Notte (Eau de Toilette Intense)

5.9

Acqua di Portofino · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Portofino Notte (Eau de Toilette Intense) is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a green, woody side. It opens with fresh and salty notes alongside olive leaf and lemon. Honeysuckle, pittosporum and water jasmine soften the heart. Amber, olive wood and musk form the base, while the accords add a spicy touch and a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with sport and business next. It has been discontinued. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Raman pour Homme

8.0

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Raman pour Homme is a woody, spicy fragrance for men that sets the brightness of bergamot and orange against vetiver, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with spices, fresh notes, bergamot and orange. At the heart, vetiver, cedarwood, vanilla and orange blossom pull that freshness towards earth and a light sweetness. The base holds patchouli, amber, woody notes and oud, and the green, resinous and smoky accords can be felt throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine fragrance, and its mix of fresh citrus and oriental depth suits wear from daytime into the evening. Rasasi Hawas Black and M. Micallef Akowa have a close profile.

Neutron (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Neutron Eau de Parfum opens with fruits and fresh notes, moves into blossoms and citrus fruits, and reads as a fresh fougère made for men. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, a little above the middle of the scale, though the number of ratings is small, so treat these as rough. It is presented as a men's fragrance and reads as a light, easygoing everyday choice. Fruits and fresh notes come first, then blossoms and citrus fruits take over. Woods and musk settle underneath. The overall feel is fresh and citrusy, with floral, spicy, woody and powdery touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Ajmal Vision and Ajmal Sacred Love (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Méridien

6.2

Morreale

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Morreale Méridien opens with cinnamon, clove and tarragon alongside bergamot, making a fresh, spicy fragrance for men. The warmth of cinnamon and clove is balanced by the cooler tarragon and bergamot. In the heart, geranium and jasmine add a soft floral touch, and the fresh notes keep it light. The base of vetiver, amber and white musk settles into a creamy, lightly sweet ground, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it suits close wear or a light trail, though the number of votes is small and these impressions are tentative. It is presented as a masculine fragrance, and its fresh, spicy character sits closer to everyday wear. Moresque Regina and Xerjoff Emery have a close profile.

Solid

7.5

Sapil

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sapil Solid is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus and fresh notes, moves into a spicy heart and rests on musky, woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It is also rated well for value. With no season or occasion votes, it can't be tied to a particular time of year, but its fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear. Citrus and fresh notes lead at the start, supported by green and fruity accords. Spicy notes take over in the heart, and musky and woody notes settle in at the base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Le Blanc Vetiver and Al Halal Rahma have a close profile.

Men's World

6.8

La Rive · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Men's World is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a spicy, woody base. Orange, bergamot and lemon lead the top, with aquatic and fresh notes keeping it light. The heart brings lavender, ginger and cedarwood; the base of cedarwood, leathery notes, musk, labdanum and sandalwood adds a sweet, fruity, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of voters is small, so that picture is tentative. It reads clearly masculine. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Man (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Vibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Workout

6.7

Jean & Len

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jean & Len Workout is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men, with a green and spicy side that adds a little bite to the coolness. It has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough picture. It sits closer to relaxed, sporty daytime wear and reads clearly masculine. Spicy, peppery and fresh notes come together here. Freshness and watery greenery lead, while the sweet, woody and creamy accords stay in the background and give a smooth, synthetic finish. Lucky Tiger Aspen and Abercrombie & Fitch Northeast have a close profile.

After Shave Homme II Bio-Caffeine & Açai

8.4

Sante Naturkosmetik

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sante Naturkosmetik After Shave Homme II Bio-Caffeine & Açai is a fresh, citrusy men's aftershave, kept light by green and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is not a scent that fills a room all day; it stays close to the skin and refreshes after shaving. The number of ratings is small, so these figures should be read with caution. Lemon brings the brightness and açaí adds a fruity sweetness, while coffee gives a faint warmth. Fresh notes keep the whole airy, with floral, spicy and woody tones sitting quietly in the background.

A*Men Summer Flash

7.2

Mugler · 2006

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Mugler A*Men Summer Flash is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance set on a woody, spicy base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good, though that view rests on only a handful of votes. There is no clear picture of its sillage, seasons or occasions. It reads masculine and, as the name suggests, leans towards warm weather. It opens with fresh and aromatic notes, with the aquatic side leading at first. The base brings in woods, patchouli and musk; the woody and spicy character grows stronger as it settles, with an animal undertone in the background.