The Perfume Library

84 perfumes

Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette)

Guy Laroche · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and leather. Lemon, bergamot, lavender and basil lead at the top, while coriander, cinnamon and juniper add a spicy touch in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, leather and oakmoss dominate the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and woody, with a clear fougère structure. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are picked most often, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Omerta Pure E-motion and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Santos (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cartier · 1981

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Santos Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few suggest summer. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Basil, juniper and lavender open it. Towards the heart, vetiver, rosemary and pepper take over, and in the base vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli soften and sweeten it. The overall feel is green, earthy and lightly smoky. Amouage Memoir Man and Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas Homme (1993) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Rochas · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon against a green, floral heart and a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil lead the top, with aldehydes keeping the citrus bright. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while coriander leaves a faint spicy shadow. As it dries, vetiver, cedar, amber and oakmoss form a woody, green foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir

5.9

Lacoste · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir is a fresh yet sweet men's scent built around red berries, basil and dark chocolate. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with red berries, basil, pineapple and watermelon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lemon vervain and lavender steady the heart. In the base, dark chocolate, coumarin, patchouli and cashmeran take over, and the scent softens into a gourmand sweetness.

Pour Homme (1971) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot and settles into a green, woody chypre; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, a citrus freshness that already leans green and spicy. In the heart, thyme, rosemary and geranium come forward, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli then build a woody, slightly animal base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Cacharel pour L'Homme have a close profile.

L'Aventure Knight

7.3

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Knight is a men's fragrance that opens with tea, lemon vervain and bergamot, then moves into an iris and violet leaf heart. The opening is fresh, citrusy and green, built on tea, lemon vervain and bergamot. In the heart, iris and violet leaf turn that freshness powdery and floral. The base of powdery notes, musk, ambergris and sandalwood softens it onto a lightly woody ground, with aquatic and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Annayake Pour Elle and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Malibu

4.8

Playboy · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Playboy Malibu is a light men's fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, apple, lemon vervain, mint and neroli. In the heart, jasmine, iris, coriander and cedarwood add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base of musk, sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood softens it and adds a little sweetness, with a green, synthetic edge running through. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Nautica Nautica (Cologne) and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Terre de Bois

7.3

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Terre de Bois is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character on a woody, earthy ground, and it suits spring and summer days and casual wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: not a skin scent, but not one that fills a room either. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it matters less in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Half of the voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. Juniper, lemon vervain, galbanum and sage give it a green, citrusy freshness. Vetiver and patchouli pull it down into an earthy, woody base, spices and amber soften the edges, and cotton candy adds a faint sweetness. Close profiles include Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria.

Intrigo Devastante Intense

8.3

Parfums Vintage

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums Vintage Intrigo Devastante Intense is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance in which pepper, nutmeg and lavender lead. Longevity is rated good and sillage is also good, so it leaves a noticeable trail while staying clearly masculine. The top opens with pepper, lemon vervain and nutmeg for a spicy start. In the heart, lavender, iris, artemisia and bergamot pull the freshness towards floral and powdery tones. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, leather and amber adds a sweet, woody warmth with a green thread throughout. Parfums Vintage Intrigo Devastante and Dolce & Gabbana By Man have a close profile.

Mambo for Men (Cologne)

6.8

Curve · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Mambo for Men is a 2001 men's fragrance that opens with a fresh mix of lavender, lime and bergamot and settles onto a woody base of patchouli, cedar and sandalwood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes and should be taken loosely. It reads masculine and has been discontinued. Citrus and lavender lead, giving a fresh fougère feel. In the heart, geranium, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon add a floral, spicy sweetness. The base of patchouli, fir balsam, sandalwood and musk grounds it in soft wood. Amouage Ciel Man and Rasasi Hatem have a close profile.

Black Jeans

7.0

Versace · 1997

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Versace Black Jeans is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lavender, ginger and mandarin orange against a dry base of vetiver, leather and cedar. Lavender, lemon and tarragon give the opening a sharp freshness, with mandarin and ginger adding light spice. The heart brings geranium, rose, iris and jasmine, while vetiver, leather and cedar dominate the base, with tonka bean and nutmeg sweetening it slightly. The accords are spicy, woody, leathery and fougère, with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, though few people have rated it. It reads masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Dunhill Dunhill have a close profile.

Strictly for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Van Gils

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Van Gils Strictly for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that opens fresh, then turns spicy, woody and earthy, with smoky and leathery touches. Lemon vervain, bergamot and lemon give it a bright start. In the heart, coriander, thyme and cardamom add a dry, spicy edge. Vetiver, cedar, patchouli and amber dominate the base, with orange softening that earthy, dry finish. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the votes are few. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring behind them and summer chosen by very few. Evenings, leisure time and nights out lead, while daily and office wear are also possible. Dior Fahrenheit and Puig Quorum have a close profile.

Usher He (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Usher · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Usher He Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity melon and pineapple opening on a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with melon, lemon vervain and pineapple, with an aquatic, green freshness. The heart of violet leaf, lavender and white pepper adds a floral, slightly spicy middle. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, suede and musk pulls the scent towards a woody, lightly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes this a tentative reading. Its fresh, sporty character sits closer to everyday wear. Its profile is close to Profumi del Forte Frescoamaro and Perry Ellis America for Men.

Emerald Isle

8.5

Parfums Vintage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage Emerald Isle is a fresh, green, citrusy men's fragrance, with a fougère structure and an earthy touch that keep it crisp yet full. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken cautiously. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it reads masculine. Mint, lemon vervain and violet leaf open cool and green. In the heart, bergamot, lavender, iris and geranium bring a floral, lightly spicy fougère feel. In the base, white musk, ambergris and sandalwood soften it and tie it to a woody warmth. Perfumes with a close profile include Parfums Vintage Verbena Fields and Banana Republic Grassland.

Fight Club White

7.7

Reyane Tradition

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Reyane Tradition Fight Club White is a fougère for men that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender over a woody base of vetiver, cedar and patchouli. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads masculine. The top is fresh and green, with lemon, bergamot, lavender, basil and rosemary. In the heart, juniper, coriander, jasmine and cinnamon balance spice against floral notes. The base of vetiver, leather, cedar and oakmoss leaves a woody, leathery, slightly powdery trail. Its profile is close to Drakkar Noir and Safari for Men.

Citron Corsé

5.5

Durance en Provence · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Durance en Provence Citron Corsé is a fresh, citrus-led fragrance for men, with a lightly spicy edge that suits easygoing daytime wear. The top is lime, bergamot and lemon, so it opens sharp and bright. In the heart, geranium, lemon vervain and ginger add a floral, mildly spicy middle. The base of vetiver, musk and cedar settles it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. Voters choose it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with business and sport next. Evening and night out are chosen less. Its profile is close to L'Orchestre Parfum Vétiver Overdrive and Armaf Infinity Silver.

Dapper 1959 (Parfum Extract)

8.9

Alexandria Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandria Fragrances Dapper 1959 (Parfum Extract) is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy brightness against powdery, leathery depth, in a classic fougère and chypre manner. Sicilian citrus fruits and lemon vervain give it a bright base, while lavender and star anise pull it toward a spicy, green side. Black leather, patchouli and vetiver add an earthy weight, and talcum and musk soften everything into something powdery and creamy. Its longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it lasts a long time, though the number of votes is small. It reads masculine and suits anyone after a clean, classic style. Zara Extreme 9.0 and Rania J. Lavande 44 have a close profile.