The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Le Mâle Essence de Parfum

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and bergamot, deepens into leather and osmanthus, and turns sweet on tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Georgywood®, cardamom and bergamot give the top a spicy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus and leather come forward, while tonka bean and vanilla in the base push the scent toward a sweet, gourmand, oriental feel. Woody and leathery tones stay in the background beneath that sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings named most often. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many find it modern. Zara For Him Red Edition Intense and Burberry London for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

John Varvatos · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Voters mostly call it masculine, with a good share also calling it modern. The top is Sicilian clementine, mandarin orange, thyme and Provençal lavender, pairing citrus with a herbal freshness. The heart adds Indian orange jessamine, African orange blossom and ginger for a soft floral and spicy touch. Woody base notes such as Georgywood® and Kephalis close it on a clean, even footing.

Avant Garde

7.4

Lanvin · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lanvin Avant Garde is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and juniper, with black pepper adding spice. The heart holds beeswax, nutmeg, cardamom and lavender. Vetiver, benzoin, tobacco and amber dominate the base, leaving a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Baldessarini Strictly Private and Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial have a close profile.

Lucius Maximus

8.0

Fragrance Du Bois · 2026

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Lucius Maximus is a men's perfume that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, spicy and smoky woodiness, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, bitter orange and bergamot sharpened by pink pepper. In the heart, coffee, cedarwood and orange blossom bring the woody side forward. The base of tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and Haitian vetiver balances sweetness with smoke. Creed Aventus and Nishane Hacivat X have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu

5.4

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with pink grapefruit, leaves and fruits. Pink grapefruit and leaves give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, clary sage, an air accord and orange blossom lighten it. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, Georgywood® and suede settles into a dry, woody footing, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings. Most find it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana K and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia have a close profile.

Attacks

7.5

Assaf · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Assaf Attacks is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, earthy base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is still tentative. It is classed as a masculine scent. The top brings freesia, Thai basil, Timut pepper and Haitian vetiver, giving a bright, green, lightly spicy first impression. In the heart, patchouli with Akigalawood® and Georgywood® builds a woody frame, while Petalia® adds a soft floral touch. The base of Ambrofix and Indonesian patchouli turns it earthy and creamy-warm. Essential Parfums Bois Impérial and Tiziana Terenzi Hyakutake have a close profile.

Eau de Iceberg 74 Sandalwood

7.2

Iceberg · 2013

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg 74 Sandalwood is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy woody base; it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daily, leisure and business wear. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Bergamot, Georgywood® and black pepper give a fresh, spicy opening. The heart brings Java vetiver, milk and cedarwood, and the base of Australian sandalwood, Moxalone® and Venezuelan tonka bean dries down soft, sweet and creamy.