The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Halloween Man

Halloween · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Halloween Man is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, spicy body, and it reads as modern and masculine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine. Violet leaf, basil and mandarin orange give a fresh, slightly green start, while Martini adds a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, lavender and orange blossom lead, with ginger flower softening the spice. The base of vanilla, leather, musk and ambergris leaves a gourmand, oriental warmth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Cool Water Pure Pacific

6.0

Davidoff · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Pure Pacific is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with green and spicy touches that keep the coolness from feeling flat. The perfume has been discontinued, and it is rated moderate for both longevity and sillage, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. With no season or occasion votes to go on, there is little more to say about when it suits best. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit for a bright citrus start. In the heart, sage, basil, mint and ginger flower push it towards green and lightly spicy. Vetiver, sandalwood and juniper form the base, while sweet and fruity accords soften the chill. Escada Escada Sport Spirit and Davidoff Cool Water Into the Ocean have a close profile.

John Varvatos XX Intense

7.6

John Varvatos · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

John Varvatos XX Intense opens with bergamot, vervain and ginger flower, then settles into cedarwood, tonka bean and coffee, a fresh, spicy men's scent. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, a little above the middle of the scale, though the vote counts are small, so this is only a rough guide. Value for money is rated well. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best; it is positioned as a men's fragrance. It starts fresh and floral: bergamot and vervain lead while ginger flower adds a light spice. In the heart, cyclamen, damascone and geranium bring a fruity, floral sweetness. The base is built on cedarwood for a woody frame, with tonka bean adding a creamy softness and coffee a smoky darkness.

Legend Special Edition 2012

7.1

Montblanc · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Special Edition 2012 is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh opening of mint, mandarin orange and bergamot to a heart of lavender and jasmine; it has been discontinued. The opening of mint, mandarin orange, ginger flower and bergamot reads citrusy, green and aquatic. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into a sweet, woody floor, with the fougère structure and a light spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads masculine. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Montblanc Legend (Eau de Toilette) and Aigner Private Number for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bold Red

8.0

Perry Ellis · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perry Ellis Bold Red is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with fruity sweetness and spice. Red apple and finger lime open it with a crisp, juicy start. In the heart, ginger flower, black pepper and leaves add a green, spicy edge. The base of mahogany wood, tonka bean and musk settles into a woody, powdery and creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. With its fresh, sweet profile, it reads as a masculine scent.