The Perfume Library

40 perfumes

1888

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Esencia (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, green opening of lavender, juniper and peppers to a dry, earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. It reads as masculine, sitting somewhere between modern and classic. The top of lavender, juniper, and red and green pepper gives a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, tarragon, basil and cedar carry the green into a woody line. The base of patchouli, moss, vetiver and sandalwood sets a earthy, slightly smoky floor, which tonka bean softens. Citrus and fruity touches stay in the background.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

212 Sexy Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet, floral and spicy masculine scent built around tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes a clear third, and few choose summer. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Bergamot, ginger and mandarin orange give a bright, spicy opening. The heart holds cardamom, green pepper and floral notes, with tonka bean already bringing sweetness. In the base, gaiac wood, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber turn it powdery, creamy and warmly woody.

Silver Shadow Altitude (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Davidoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Silver Shadow Altitude Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, with sport also fitting. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most people read it as masculine and modern. It opens with juniper berry, grapefruit and green pepper, giving a fresh, green, slightly aquatic start. Cardamom, cedar and caraway add a spicy, woody note in the heart. Frankincense, cashmere wood and musk soften the base. Burberry Sport for Men and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.

FCUK Him

6.0

French Connection · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Connection FCUK Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that ties a green, spicy heart to a sweet base; it has been discontinued. The top holds sangria, basil, rosemary and lavender, a fruity freshness mixed with herbal green. In the heart, sage, green pepper and tea push it toward the spicy and green side. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and suede sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for business. Most voters find it masculine. Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street and Azzaro Solarissimo - Levanzo have a close profile.

Isos (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Isos Eau de Parfum is a fresh, spicy men's scent that sits easiest in spring and autumn, for leisure hours and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine, and while autumn and spring lead, summer is not far behind. It opens with elemi resin, fresh and resinous. In the heart, black pepper and green pepper bring spice and a green edge. In the base, woods and musk settle it into a woody, slightly smoky line. Place des Lices Poivre de Sichuan and Atkinsons Spice of London have a close profile.

Boston Ivy

7.3

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

D.S. & Durga Boston Ivy is a fresh, green and earthy men's scent built around lime, green pepper and ivy, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily, leisure and office wear more than evenings or nights out. It reads masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with lime, green pepper and hop blossom. The heart of marine notes, ivy and clover gives it an aquatic greenness. The base of soil, oakmoss and galbanum leaves a resinous, earthy fougère feel. Antonio Visconti Esprit Libre and Xerjoff Aubres have a close profile.

Eau Cendrée (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Jacomo · 1970

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jacomo Eau Cendrée Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and earthy men's fragrance built around oakmoss, juniper and mint; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss and juniper carry the weight, with mint adding coolness. Sandalwood, cistus and cypress form a woody, resinous base, while green pepper and pimento give a spicy edge. Algae and hay deepen the green side, and bergamot lends a sweet, fruity lift. Animal and leathery tones appear among the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business are the occasions it is chosen for. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Boss Number One and Zoologist Sloth have a close profile.

1881 Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cerruti · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti 1881 Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles from a floral heart into a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool bite of violet leaf, ozonic notes and green pepper. Lavender, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar and amber leaves it earthy, woody and slightly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches along the way. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Dimensione Uomo Sensual Fougère and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Voyage Sport

6.6

Nautica · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nautica Voyage Sport is a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet men's fragrance built around sea air and citrus. Spindrift, sea salt, citrus zest and coriander give it a cool opening. In the heart, green pepper, palm leaf, geranium and apple add a green, fruity softness. Musk, redwood, vetiver and patchouli ground it in a woody base, while the spicy and sweet tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures tentative. It is made for men, and its light, fresh build suits easy everyday wear. Joop! Joop! Jump and Dolce & Gabbana K share a close profile.