The Perfume Library

Hawas Kobra / هوس

8.2

Rasasi · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Hawas Kobra / هوس is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a light sweetness and a touch of spice, suited to daytime wear. Mandarin orange, bergamot and ginger open bright and fruity. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice while green tea and neroli push the scent towards green and floral. The base of woody notes, musk and ambergris settles it onto an aquatic, slightly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters call its character masculine and modern. Afnan Perfumes Supremacy in Heaven and Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Adventure (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Davidoff · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Adventure Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent where black pepper, mandarin and lemon give a fresh, green, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Fall and spring lead the seasonal votes, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and half of voters call it masculine. The top opens with mandarin, lemon, bergamot, green tea and black pepper. Sesame and pimento in the heart add a spicy, slightly sweet turn. The base of cedarwood, musk and vetiver settles into a woody finish with a leathery touch.

24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.7

Atkinsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets a green opening of juniper berry and galbanum against a floral heart of cardamom and Turkish rose absolute. It opens green and crisp with juniper berry and galbanum. In the heart, green tea, cardamom and Turkish rose absolute take over, the spice and flowers softening each other. The base of frankincense, tonka bean and whisky leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Rain Essence

7.1

Bvlgari · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Man Rain Essence is a light, fresh men's fragrance with a citrusy, aquatic character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good number calling it modern. Green tea and orange open it fresh and green. In the heart, white lotus and crystal musk add a soft, powdery floral touch. Amber and gaiac wood leave a woody base underneath. Clean Cotton T-Shirt and Anja Rubik Original have a close profile.

Vetiver Root

6.8

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Korres Vetiver Root is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built around vetiver, cedarwood and lavender. It opens with green tea, cardamom and bergamot, a light, slightly spicy start. In the heart, vetiver, cedarwood and lavender take over and give it a green, earthy feel. In the base, amber and tonka bean soften the sweetness and set the woods on a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine, balanced between classic and modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Krypton No̱ 36 have a close profile.

Richard James Savile Row

8.0

Richard James · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Richard James Savile Row is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh opening of green tea, ginger and bergamot with the woody calm of lavender and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. Half of those who voted call it masculine, and a quarter find it classic. The top opens fresh and citrusy with green tea, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, lavender and rose add a floral touch while cardamom and coriander bring spice. The base settles into a woody, powdery, slightly leathery ground of vetiver, sandalwood, amber and suede. Ferré for Men and Ralph Lauren Romance for Men have a close profile.

Undō / 運動 (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Annayake · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Undō / 運動 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lemon juice and mandarin orange, while cardamom and juniper berry add a light spice. The heart of lavender, green tea and coriander keeps it green and clean, with nutmeg carrying the spice along. The base of tobacco, precious woods, frankincense and musk settles into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Kenneth Cole Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tokyo by Kenzo

7.2

Kenzo · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green, spicy and slightly earthy facets, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer follows closely, and winter is chosen far less. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens bright with lemon, grapefruit, ginger and bitter orange. The heart of maté, green tea, pink pepper and shiso brings a green, lightly spicy feel. In the base, cedarwood, gaiac wood, clove and nutmeg settle it onto a woody, warm footing.

Legend

7.9

Michael Jordan · 1997

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Michael Jordan Legend is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around leather, patchouli and coffee, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Leather and patchouli lead, with cedar and moss giving it an earthy, woody base. Coffee and aniseed bring a sweet, gourmand side, which amber and musk soften. Bergamot, lavender and green tea add a little freshness to an otherwise heavy composition. The accords read spicy, oriental and resinous. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, then for work and daily wear. It reads as masculine. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli have a close profile.

Sandalo del Kashmir e Vetiver

6.7

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tesori d'Oriente Sandalo del Kashmir e Vetiver is a men's fragrance that sets ginger and bergamot against a woody base of sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, a good number choose winter, and summer is the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with a fresh, spicy burst of ginger and bergamot. In the heart, rose, benzoin and green tea add a floral, green softness, with benzoin sweetening it slightly. Vetiver, patchouli, woody notes and sandalwood dominate the base. Oriental and synthetic accords also show up. Strellson Club and Carven Paris Izmir have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shades of Kolam / ロードゥ イッセイ プールオム シェード オブ コーラム

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shades of Kolam opens with honey pomelo, cardamom and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and they pick leisure and daily wear most often, with office and sport not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it modern. Honey pomelo, cardamom and bergamot lead, with a light spice running through the citrus. In the heart, green tea and coriander seed push it towards a green, aquatic feel, while fruity and sweet touches soften the freshness. Cashmeran and cedar give it a woody base.

Narmar (Extrait du Parfum)

8.4

Nilafar du Nil

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nilafar du Nil Narmar Extrait du Parfum is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, citrusy opening of cardamom, clary sage and bergamot to a woody base of cedarwood, suede and tobacco. The top holds cardamom, clary sage, bergamot, juniper and lavender, so it starts green and fresh. In the heart, cashmeran, cinnamon and rose come forward, and the spice softens into sweetness. The base settles into cedarwood, suede, oakmoss, tonka bean and tobacco, where the fougère and woody character sits. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the top occasions, and most voters read it as masculine, with classic and modern leanings. Korres Vetiver Root and Grès Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté have a close profile.

Impact Spark

6.5

Tommy Hilfiger · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tommy Hilfiger Impact Spark is a men's fragrance that opens with Italian bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, moves through green tea and cardamom, and settles into a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither carries far nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly marked for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, while evenings and winter come second. It reads masculine and modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. The top brings Italian bitter orange, Italian bergamot, lemon, violet leaf and green fig. In the heart, green tea and cardamom add a soft spiciness. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, Ambrofix and Akigalawood® leaves a woody, slightly creamy finish.

Derby Club House Blanche

6.4

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Derby Club House Blanche is a fresh, citrusy, watery fragrance for men, kept light by green and floral touches. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. It is described as a masculine scent. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and orange for a bright start. In the heart, blackcurrant and green tea add a fruity, green note. The base of musk, galbanum and sandalwood is woody with a faint smokiness. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Estiara Stag White have a close profile.

Aura for Men

6.6

Jacomo · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo Aura for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose green and spicy side settles onto a sweet, woody base. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with ginger, lime, juniper and clary sage. The heart brings cinnamon, nutmeg, tobacco, green tea and tonka bean, so spice and sweetness come forward. The base of cedar, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and cistus builds a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It is made for men.

Phoenicus

7.4

Eolie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eolie Phoenicus is a fresh, woody-resinous fragrance for men that pairs bergamot and cardamom with moss, frankincense and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and cardamom alongside woody notes, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. The heart brings moss, frankincense, green tea and gaiac wood, softened by floral notes. It dries down to sandalwood, copaiba balsam and moss, leaving an overall impression that is green, woody and slightly creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Leisure, business and evening wear are the closest fits. Voters split between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits fairly close to the middle despite the men's label. Chloé Cedrus and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps share a close profile.

Green Tea

7.2

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monotheme Green Tea is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on green tea, citrus and floral notes; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and far fewer for autumn and winter. It leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear, and also suits sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole. Citrus brightness and the coolness of green tea lead, with floral notes softening them. The accords add fruity and spicy touches, yet the fresh, green feel stays in front. Effect Troinoi and Nenuco Agua de Colonia have a close profile.

After Game

8.0

El Ganso · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

El Ganso After Game opens with green mandarin, basil and ginger, a fresh, green-leaning scent made for men. The top pairs green mandarin's citrus lift with basil and ginger, which add a spicy, herbal energy. Mint, petitgrain and green tea carry that coolness through the heart. Musk, blond woods and vetiver settle underneath as a soft woody base, with a clean, synthetic edge running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, followed by sport and the office, while evening is chosen far less. It reads clearly masculine. Banana Republic Classic Green and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Cuba Blue (Eau de Toilette)

5.3

Cuba

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cuba Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the sweet fruit of pineapple and papaya against green tea and jasmine. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades quickly. Votes gather around sport, leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind; evening is rarely chosen for it. Citrus and aquatic accords give it a fresh frame, which pineapple and papaya sweeten. Green tea and jasmine add a soft floral touch, while amber grounds it with a spicy, woody warmth. A synthetic edge shows in the accords too. The notes read together as a single blend rather than as separate stages.

Collezione Privata - Colonia Purissima

7.4

Pal Zileri · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pal Zileri Collezione Privata - Colonia Purissima is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, green tea and bitter orange, a fresh and green start. At the heart, orange blossom, white blossoms and geranium add a soft floral touch. Vetiver, musk and amber settle the scent onto a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It is most often described as masculine and classic. Technique Indiscrète My Burning Secret and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

Millésimé (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Panama 1924 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Millésimé Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of citrus and green tea against a spicy, woody base, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is picked most for leisure, work and daily use, and less for evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. It opens with lemon, rhubarb and green tea, while rum and saffron add a touch of warmth. In the heart, jasmine, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger bring a spicy feel. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and musk leave it woody, earthy and slightly powdery. Joseph Abboud (Eau de Toilette) and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Barbier des Isles have a close profile.

Elevate x Ére

7.0

Ére Studios · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ére Studios Elevate x Ére is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around clove, spicy notes and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume, and no clear lean toward a season or occasion shows. It opens with clove, spice, heliotrope, tonka bean and hay. In the heart, green tea, vanilla and tobacco sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, woody and musky notes settle underneath, leaving a spicy, oriental frame. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Nomad

6.5

Crabtree & Evelyn · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs lemon tree and green tea with a touch of spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Lemon tree and green tea open the scent clean and bright. In the heart, clove, bamboo and ginger add a spicy, green edge, while sandalwood, cedar and teakwood settle it onto a woody base. The fresh, green side leads, and the sweetness stays in the background. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and daytime and leisure wear come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine.

Le Grand Tour

7.9

Pierre Bourdon · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Bourdon Le Grand Tour is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, basil, bergamot and melon, while geranium and aquatic notes push that freshness in a watery, green direction. The heart brings a soft floral touch through magnolia, green tea and fig leaf. In the base, tonka bean, musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Many read it as masculine and classic. Nobile 1942 Acqua Nobile and Davidoff Good Life for Men have a close profile.