The Perfume Library

L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Guerlain · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent led by sweet, gourmand tones and tempered by spice and wood, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer getting very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Bergamot, spices and almond open on a fruity, spicy note. In the heart, frankincense, Bulgarian rose and vanilla add a creamy, powdery sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood and leathery notes then settle into a woody, leathery base.

Bois du Portugal

8.0

Creed · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Bois du Portugal is a fresh, green and earthy fougère that balances citrus brightness with spice and wood, and it reads as a classic scent for men. It opens with lime, bergamot and lemon, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, coriander, nutmeg, clove and lavender bring a spicy warmth. Vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood then dry down onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It suits business, leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Over half of voters call it masculine, and many find it classic. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif

7.5

Chanel · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Boss Bottled Parfum

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Parfum is a woody scent for men that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, smoky, leathery body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange and frankincense make the first impression fresh and lightly sweet. At the heart, orris concrete and fig tree root soften it. In the base, leathery notes and cedarwood take over, and the dry-down feels woody, smoky and leathery. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir and Azzaro Wanted by Night have a close profile.

Homme

8.1

Xerjoff · 2007

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Homme is a men's fragrance in which citrus and spice meet smoky, woody notes of leather, vetiver and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and the character votes lean masculine and classic. It opens on bergamot, orange, mandarin and lemon, with ginger and tarragon adding spice. The heart brings clove, lavender and iris. The base of amber, Atlas cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, rose and leathery notes leaves a resinous, smoky, leathery trail.

F by Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of apple and lavender with black pepper, amber and leathery notes, a men's scent suited to daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with apple and lavender, reading fresh, citrusy, green and fruity. Black pepper adds a spicy edge in the heart, while amber, labdanum and leathery notes sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Baldessarini Signature and Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Upper Class

8.2

Royal Crown · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Upper Class is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing a fruity opening with a leathery, smoky and woody depth. It opens with coriander, raspberry and leathery notes, with the fruity sweetness felt first. In the heart, Burmese oud, Omani frankincense, cedarwood and iris push it towards a smoky, woody character. The base of myrrh, vanilla absolute, labdanum, ambergris and oakmoss closes it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, followed by evenings and nights out, and masculine is the character that gets the most votes. Guerlain Tabac Sahara and Pantheon R have a close profile.

Graphite

7.4

Montana · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Montana Graphite is a green, woody and smoky men's fragrance that opens on cedar leaf, black pepper and violet leaf, and suits daily wear in spring and fall. Bergamot and black pepper give it a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, gaiac wood, geranium and leathery notes come forward, softened by ambergris. The base of benzoin, oakmoss, sandalwood and frankincense sets a resinous, earthy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral is a fresh men's fragrance that sets coriander and lime against amber and woody notes. Coriander and lime open the scent, and the citrus and aquatic accords keep it bright. Leathery notes in the heart add a spicy edge, while amber and woody notes form a soft base. Fruity and synthetic accords sit quietly behind the fresh structure. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Perry Ellis Aqua and Adidas Team have a close profile.

Just on Time

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Just on Time is a men's fragrance led by lemon, ginger and cinnamon, with a spicy, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with lemon, grapefruit, apple and thyme alongside the spice of ginger and cinnamon. In the heart, vanilla, teakwood and frankincense add a sweet, woody and slightly smoky feel. Musk, cedar and amber sit underneath. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Qaa'ed al Shabaab

8.2

Lattafa

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Qaa'ed al Shabaab is a masculine oriental that sets a floral opening against a leathery, smoky, resinous oud character; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and osmanthus give a floral start, while leathery notes and cedarwood lead the heart. Amber and oud sit in the base, and the spicy, animal and woody accords make the whole feel heavy and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Harrods H Mamba have a close profile.

Decimo

8.0

Gritti · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Decimo opens with bergamot, pineapple and red currant, a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance. Decimo is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters wear it in spring, fall and summer, with winter a smaller choice. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and it mostly reads as masculine. Among the top notes, bergamot and pineapple give a bright, fruity start, while red currant adds liveliness. In the heart, birch, rose and patchouli bring a green, floral and woody turn. The base of ambergris, vanilla, leathery notes and musk softens it and closes warm and spicy.

Solo Vulcan

7.3

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Loewe Solo Vulcan is a fresh, green scent that adds smoke, resin and leather, and is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Seasonal votes spread across all four seasons, with autumn and spring a little ahead, so it suits cool and mild days without being tied to one season. Thyme and lavender give it a spicy, green liveliness. Orange blossom adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while vetiver lays a woody base. The resinous and leather notes bring a dark, smoky, leathery edge, and the synthetic accord gives the whole a clean, modern feel.

Baladin

7.4

Nicolaï · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï Baladin is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets the freshness of mint, thyme and grapefruit over birch and vetiver. Most voters recommend Baladin for spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards business and daily wear, and sits comfortably in leisure time too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes, masculine leads clearly. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with mint, thyme and grapefruit. The heart turns woody and spicy with vetiver, birch and rosemary. Leathery notes and vanilla form the base, and the chypre and leathery accords come through. Davidoff Davidoff (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Versace L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Musk Malaki

7.5

Chopard · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Chopard Musk Malaki is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance in which musk and black pepper meet leather and cedarwood, calm enough for daytime, work and leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. Daily wear and business settings lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. It reads masculine to most, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Musk is clear from the start, and black pepper gives it a spicy edge. Leathery notes and cedarwood lay a woody, leather-like base. The fresh and floral accords lead, powdery and creamy touches soften it, and smoky and animal tones stay in the background.

Abaci II

8.3

Abaci

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaci Abaci II is a men's fragrance that sets a spicy opening of rum, pink pepper and cardamom over a resinous, smoky, leathery base. The top leans on rum, pink pepper, ginger and cardamom, while jasmine, rose and cinnamon in the heart pull that spice towards a floral, sweet side. The base is dominated by frankincense, patchouli, vanilla absolute and leathery notes, which give it its woody, earthy and smoky character. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It is placed mostly in autumn and winter, and in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Just for You pour Homme

7.5

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Armaf Just for You pour Homme is a fresh, green-tinged men's scent where citrus and spice sit on a woody, lightly leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it leaves a presence without being heavy, and it doesn't vanish quickly either. Voters place it in leisure, evening, daily and office wear, with fewer choosing it for a night out. It reads masculine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, cedarwood, birch and nutmeg build a woody, spicy body, and the base of frankincense and leathery notes adds a sweet, oriental warmth. Armaf Vitesse and Armaf Just For You for Men have a close profile.

Andalusi

8.5

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Arabian Oud Andalusi is an oriental woody fragrance for men, best suited to evenings and nights out, with spice, resin and smoky leather together. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, saffron and apple. Rose and vanilla add a soft floral touch in the heart, then amber, oud, sandalwood and leathery notes settle into a resinous, earthy, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer further behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, works for leisure too, and is seen as less suited to the office. Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Intuition

5.5

Aramis · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Intuition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by grapefruit, lavender and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some choosing it for sport. It reads masculine. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with a fruity, sweet side. Grapefruit and lavender carry the brightness while the air accord keeps it light. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, which orris root and leathery notes soften. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

True Leather Men

7.8

Zara

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Zara True Leather Men is a masculine scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a sweet, smoky leather. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and saffron, spice and citrus giving a cool start. At the heart, caramel, amber and iris soften and sweeten it. The base of vetiver, musk and leathery notes sets an earthy, woody ground, with Evernyl keeping it warm. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and the mix of leather and sweet smoke suits cooler weather. Arabian Oud Arabian Leather and Emir A Walk on Dirt have a close profile.

Legend

7.7

Jeanne Arthes · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne Arthes Legend pairs orange, lemon and grapefruit with a peppery, earthy heart of black pepper, vetiver and patchouli, and it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Legend has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, while summer and winter trail behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and evenings or nights out are chosen less often. It opens with bright, fresh citrus. In the heart, black pepper and vetiver join patchouli and geranium for a green, earthy feel. The base of leathery notes, benzoin and oakmoss dries down woody and leathery. La Rive The Hero and Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Race 1.0 for Him

7.4

Carlo Colucci · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carlo Colucci The Race 1.0 for Him is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening against spice, leather and wood. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and most give high ratings for both. It reads as a masculine scent. The top pairs grapefruit with saffron: the grapefruit brings freshness, the saffron a spicy warmth. The heart turns to leathery notes, gaiac wood, rose and cypriol, giving it a smoky, leathery, earthy character. In the base, vanilla, cashmere, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Nishane Mūsīqá Oud and Khadlaj Cashmere Warm Oud have a close profile.

Cuir de Russie

7.9

Le Jardin Retrouvé

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Jardin Retrouvé Cuir de Russie is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance built from green notes, floral notes and leathery notes; it has been discontinued. Green notes bring a cool freshness at first, floral notes soften it, and leathery notes lay down a dry, leathery base. The spicy and woody accords stay in the background, while a powdery feel runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, though all four seasons get close support. It is mentioned most for leisure and nights out, and it also suits business and daily wear. Its profile is close to Chanel Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum) and Avon Forest Lily.

Khashabi / خشبي

7.3

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Khashabi is a men's fragrance that opens with bergamot and lavender and rests on amber, patchouli and leathery notes, sitting between fresh and woody; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though this rests on only a few votes. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and evening further behind. Its value for money is rated highly. Bergamot and lavender give the opening a citrusy, green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, amber and patchouli add a sweet, spicy, woody warmth, and the base joins amber to leathery notes. Ishtara Rendezvous pour Homme and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.