The Perfume Library

H24 Herbes Vives

7.7

Hermès · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès H24 Herbes Vives is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; it also works in autumn, while winter is rarely chosen. It is mostly picked for leisure and daily wear, and it sits comfortably in an office too. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. The scent is built on three notes without a top-to-base split: herbs, pear sorbet and Physcool®. Citrus and green accords lead, the pear sorbet adds a fruity coolness, and the herbs give it a slightly spicy, green edge. The overall impression is cool, clean and a little synthetic.

John Varvatos

7.5

John Varvatos · 2004

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

John Varvatos by John Varvatos is a fresh, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built around date, herbs and vanilla. It opens with date, tamarind leaf and herbs, then moves into a spicy, green heart of ajowan, clary sage and coriander seed. The base is led by vanilla, oud, amber and black leather, so the fresh, fruity start settles into a woody, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Daily wear, office and leisure are favoured equally, while evening and night out trail slightly. Most voters find its character masculine.

JF (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Floris · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Floris JF Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly aquatic men's scent led by citrus and green notes, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall comes next, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most voted occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Creed Erolfa and Adidas Adidas (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lime, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon beside green notes and herbs, with coriander adding a touch of spice. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and petitgrain, keeping the floral side soft. In the base, musk, amber, moss and cedarwood settle the scent into a woody dry-down.

Barry Lyndon

7.8

Maria Candida Gentile · 2010

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Maria Candida Gentile Barry Lyndon is a fresh, green fougère for men, given a firmer edge by spicy and leathery touches. Herbs open it, and the heart of artemisia, heather and arnica keeps it green and dry. In the base, Haitian vetiver and leather build a woody, resinous footing, while Bourbon vanilla softens the edges slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Fall and spring lead the season votes, and leisure, daily wear and business come first among occasions. Most voters find it masculine, with some reading it as classic. Eloge du Traître and masculin Pluriel have a close profile.

Traditional (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Hugh Parsons · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Traditional Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance built around mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and juniper berry. It opens bright with mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon, while herbs and blackberry pull that freshness towards a green, lightly fruity side. The heart turns dry and spicy with angelica seed, juniper berry, Madagascan pepper and cardamom. Cedarwood, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a calm woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Jo Malone Aqua Lemon and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Pour Homme (1983) (Eau de Toilette Haute Concentration)

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme (1983) Eau de Toilette Haute Concentration is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre with a woody, spicy side, a classic masculine scent. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters call it masculine, and some see it as classic. Fall, spring and summer draw similar votes, with winter a little behind. Business and evening lead, and it suits daily wear too. Lemon and petitgrain give it a fresh, citrusy start, while rosemary and herbs add a green edge. Nutmeg and carnation carry the spice, and aromatic woods with patchouli build a woody base. Tonka bean softens that dry structure slightly.

True Religion for Men (2009)

5.4

True Religion · 2009

Citrus · Aquatic · Green

True Religion for Men (2009) is a green, aquatic men's fragrance built around citrus fruits, patchouli and herbs; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters call it masculine and modern. Citrus fruits and herbs give it a fresh, green frame, and the aquatic and fruity accords carry that freshness along. Patchouli and moss add a woody, lightly spicy base. Fougère and sweet accords make a clean, somewhat synthetic blend. La Martina Quimera Hombre (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Jaguar for Men Ultimate Power share a close profile.

Blue Stratos (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Shulton · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Shulton Blue Stratos Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly aquatic men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, and it suits daily and leisure wear. It opens with citrus notes and lime. In the heart, lavender, herbs, geranium and ylang-ylang add a green, floral touch. The base of mossy notes, musk and precious woods settles into a woody, powdery finish, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, spring and autumn, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and is mostly seen as masculine and classic.

For Men / For Gentlemen

7.5

Woods of Windsor · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Woods of Windsor For Men / For Gentlemen is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with spice, herbs and an earthy, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer less favoured. Daily wear and business settings lead, while evening and night out come well behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon in a bright citrus layer, warmed by clove and nutmeg. Herbs carry the green note through the heart. In the base, patchouli and oakmoss settle it into an earthy, woody and slightly leathery finish.

Tobacco

7.8

Perfumer H · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Perfumer H Tobacco is a male-leaning scent built around black tobacco, amber and spices, where fresh, green and smoky facets are softened by a sweet warmth. It starts green and earthy: common sage, herbs and Italian bergamot bring freshness, while patchouli and tree moss lay a smoky, woody base. Amber, labdanum and tonka bean add a sweet, resinous warmth, and the spices and mandarin orange keep it from turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are split almost evenly. Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Sélection Verte

8.2

Creed · 1970

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Sélection Verte is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs neroli and citrus notes with a peppery edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters place it in business, daily and leisure wear, with evening and night-out use further behind. Voters mostly call its character masculine, while classic and modern draw similar shares. It opens with neroli, citrus and peppery notes, fresh and lightly spiced. Herbs and peppermint in the heart bring out the green side. Ambergris leaves a calm base underneath, and fruity and resinous touches round out the accords.

James Bronnley Original / Body Care for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bronnley

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bronnley James Bronnley Original / Body Care for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and business settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, neroli and Italian lemon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Moss, mint and herbs add a green heart, and vetiver, cedar and amber settle into a woody, slightly sweet base. Spicy and synthetic touches run through the accords. Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Extrême and Zara Heritage Selection - Orange Zest have a close profile.

Mesmerize for Men (Cologne)

7.4

Avon · 1992

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Avon Mesmerize for Men (Cologne) is a sweet, spicy and distinctly masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Spearmint, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open fresh and fruity. Herbs and spices form the heart, and cardamom, myrrh and amber carry the base into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Serge Lutens Rousse and Calvin Klein Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Urban Leather

7.1

L'Ateliero · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

L'Ateliero Urban Leather is a sweet, fruity scent with a leathery, smoky and spicy character, positioned as a men's fragrance. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters giving high marks. Voters recommend it mostly for fall, winter and spring, and lean towards nights out and evenings, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. The notes read as one whole: leather, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody, leathery frame, while amber and vanilla soften it with a creamy sweetness. Wild berries add a fruity brightness, and rose and jasmine leave a faint floral touch in the background.

Irresistible Man

6.9

L'Ateliero · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

L'Ateliero Irresistible Man is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance where mint, cinnamon and cardamom meet the sweetness of coconut and vanilla. Mint and bergamot give it a cool, bright start, while herbs and lavender pull it towards green. Cinnamon and cardamom add spice, and tonka bean, vanilla and coconut sweeten the whole. Woody and earthy shades sit in the accords, and the overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer comes second, and winter trails behind. LR Jungle Man (Eau de Parfum) and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Notting Hill

7.4

English Laundry · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

English Laundry Notting Hill is a men's fragrance with a clean character, where citrus and floral accords sit together in a fresh, bright way. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot, with lime backing up that bright citrus base. In the heart, green leaves, lavender and rosemary add an herbal freshness, while geranium, rose and jasmine soften the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss, with tonka bean adding a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. It is positioned as a men's scent, and its fresh, aquatic build suits everyday wear. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Classic

6.7

Banana Republic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic Classic is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance built around pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot, and it sits close to everyday wear. It opens with citrus and herbs; pink grapefruit, clementine and bergamot keep it bright and fruity. At the heart, honeysuckle and lilac add a light floral softness. The base of woody notes, ginger and white musk dries down calm and clean, with a faintly aquatic and synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent kept close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Banana Republic Classic (Red) have a close profile.

Shiloh

7.5

Hors Là Monde · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hors Là Monde Shiloh is a fresh, green chypre-leaning fragrance classed as masculine, and it has been discontinued. It opens bright with herbs, green notes, lemon and bergamot. The heart of Virginia cedar, rose and woods turns woody and floral. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood give the chypre backbone, while vanilla and musk sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, evening and night out less so. Caron Nocturnes and Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition have a close profile.

Torero

8.0

oLiente · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

oLiente Torero is a men's oriental fragrance that warms a bright citrus opening with spice and sweet resins. Longevity and sillage are rated strong by most voters, so expect a scent that lasts and carries beyond the skin. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper. Cinnamon, cumin, clove and herbs bring a spicy warmth to the heart. In the base, labdanum, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while vetiver and musk leave a powdery, woody footing.

Lucky You for Men

6.3

Lucky Brand · 2000

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Lucky Brand Lucky You for Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance with fruity and woody sides. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail through the day rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with sweet clover, herbs and tamarind, which give a green, slightly sour feel. In the heart, Zanzibar costus, cascarilla and cardamom come forward. It dries down on musk, bamboo and sandalwood, settling into a soft, woody base. The accords also carry a synthetic edge.

Windsor (Kolínská Voda)

7.3

Alpa

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alpa Windsor (Kolínská Voda) is a fresh, green men's fragrance built from citrus fruits, herbs and woods. The scent reads as a single piece: citrus brightness meets the green tone of the herbs, and the woods lay a dry, woody floor beneath them. The fresh, citrusy side leads, while floral, sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, so it sits close to the skin and fades quickly, though the number of votes is small. It is presented as a men's fragrance, and its simple, fresh build suits anyone wanting a light, cologne-style scent. Hollister Jake (Eau de Cologne) and L'Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence have a close profile.

Cyprium

7.8

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ermenegildo Zegna Cyprium is a men's fragrance that pairs charcoal, violet and herbs into a fresh yet smoky scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards night out, leisure and evening, with business and daily wear also getting a share. It reads masculine. A green, floral freshness comes first: violet and herbs sit alongside the smoky, earthy tone of charcoal. Atlas cedar lays down a woody, resinous base, while copper and lava keep a spicy, hard-edged streak running through the scent.

Tre Kronor

7.5

SweDoft · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

SweDoft Tre Kronor is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs lemon and herbs with lavender, and it suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the votes, with sport and evening following behind. It works as a daytime scent that stays close without drawing attention. Lemon and herbs come through right away, while lavender adds a green, floral note. Clove brings a light touch of spice and musk adds a creamy softness. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with a faintly sweet, synthetic undertone.

Aqua Terra

7.2

Omega · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Omega Aqua Terra is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit over a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best not to pin it to a particular time, but the fresh, aquatic character points to light everyday wear. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and grapefruit, with clary sage adding a green edge. The heart brings violet leaf, jasmine, herbs and pink pepper, where spice and greenery meet a faint aquatic feel. The base settles into vetiver, patchouli, musk and oakmoss, dry and woody. Cerruti 1881 Essentiel and Mercedes-Benz Cologne have a close profile.