The Perfume Library

64 perfumes

Sandalo (Eau de Toilette)

Etro · 1989

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Etro Sandalo Eau de Toilette is a woody, powdery and lightly sweet men's scent that softens bright citrus with sandalwood and patchouli. Lemon, lavender, petitgrain and bitter orange give it an open, fresh start. In the middle, Mysore sandalwood, Java patchouli and cedarwood lead, with lilac adding a soft floral touch. The base of musk, amber and vanilla sweetens it and leaves a warm, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin yet remains noticeable through the day. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. Business, daily wear and leisure are the leading occasions. It reads masculine to most, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Guerlain Héritage and Parah Parah Noir have a close profile.

Unexpected Fresh Spicy

7.6

Zara · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara Unexpected Fresh Spicy is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around cinnamon, tobacco, vanilla and whisky; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. As a whole it smells gourmand and oriental. Cinnamon and tobacco form a spicy, smoky core, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. Sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody base, while whisky and lilac stay in the background. A resinous, synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Rem Homme (1996)

7.0

Réminiscence · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Réminiscence Rem Homme is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, rose, lilac and marine notes, while the citrus and green accords keep it bright. Fenugreek and patchouli add a spicy touch in the heart, and tonka bean, white musk and vanilla soften the base and sweeten it slightly. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. Nino Amaddeo For Zoé and Mine Perfume Lab Alleria have a close profile.

Gendarme (Eau de Cologne)

7.4

Gendarme · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Gendarme Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and modern are close behind. Lemon, lime and bergamot carry the scent, while jasmine and lilac add a soft floral side and lavender brings a green, lightly spicy touch. The fresh and aquatic accords lead, with a powdery trace in the background. Gendarme Carrière and Lush Dad's Garden Lemon Tree have a close profile.

Armand Basi Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Armand Basi · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that pairs the spicy freshness of cinnamon, cardamom and Provençal lavender with a sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom and lavender, with aromatic notes keeping the start fresh. In the heart, lilac and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch while tonka bean and nutmeg bring a sweet, spicy warmth. Vanilla, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the base into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also in the mix. Most voters read it as masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle and Burberry Brit for Him have a close profile.

Maijda Man

6.3

Acqua di Sardegna

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Sardegna Maijda Man is a men's fragrance that ties bright citrus to a floral, green heart and a woody, resinous base, suiting daily wear and the office. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and orange in a sharp citrus burst. The heart adds lilac, myrtle, pink pepper and blackcurrant, bringing floral, green and lightly spicy touches. Patchouli, cedarwood, amber and benzoin settle it onto a woody, resinous base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with few choosing winter. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Its profile is close to Tesori d'Oriente Ayurveda and Andrea Maack Dual.

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.

Pitralon Pure / Pitralon Original

5.9

Pitralon

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pitralon Pure / Pitralon Original is a fresh, floral men's fragrance with sweet, spicy and woody touches. It opens with lemon, green fruits, pineapple and lavender, giving a bright, fruity start. At the heart, clove, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lilac and geranium build a floral body, with the spice staying in the background. The base of heliotrope, amber, musk, vanilla and cedarwood sweetens it and settles it onto a woody footing, with a synthetic edge running through. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer gets a fair share too.

Fresco di Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Fresco di Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, masculine fougère that ties the brightness of juniper, bergamot and mint to the earthy woodiness of Haitian vetiver and Mysore sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal and Etro New Tradition have a close profile. It opens with the citrusy, green freshness of juniper, mint, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and violet add a soft floral note with a powdery edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum and ambergris dries down on an earthy, spicy, woody footing.

Royal Court

6.7

Anglia-Perfumery · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Powdery

Anglia-Perfumery Royal Court is a fresh, floral scent with a soft powdery finish, made for men and now discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business wear, while nights out and evenings come well behind. It opens with lemon, orange and bergamot for freshness. Lilac, rose and jasmine bring a floral softness to the heart, and musk in the base closes it with a powdery warmth. Taylor of Old Bond Street Collection No. 74 - Original Cologne and Jesmond Fragrance Born a Queen have a close profile.

Grabazzi

7.2

Gendarme · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gendarme Grabazzi is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a floral and spicy side. It opens with citrus notes, pepper and carnation, and jasmine and lavender carry the heart into a floral setting. The base brings musk, lime, bergamot, leather and lilac, while the woody and oriental accords add some weight without losing the fresh feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Penhaligon's Quercus and Davidoff Silver Shadow Private have a close profile.

Milk of Flowers

6.3

Geo. F. Trumper

Fresh · Floral · Green

Geo. F. Trumper Milk of Flowers is a fresh, floral fragrance for men, pairing the brightness of orange with a heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang and lilac. It opens with orange, which gives it a fruity, fresh lift. The heart holds jasmine, carnation, ylang-ylang, lilac and clove: the floral side leads, while clove adds a spicy touch. Green and sweet accents keep it light, and vanilla in the base softens and sweetens the finish. Animal, resinous and chypre accents stay in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille and Hiram Green Philtre have a close profile.

Flowers For Men - Lilac

6.2

Neil Morris Fragrances

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Neil Morris Fragrances Flowers For Men - Lilac is a men's scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a woody, resinous and leathery base. It opens with mandarin orange and petitgrain for a fresh start. Lilac and white hyacinth carry the floral heart. The base brings musk, leather, vetiver and labdanum; as it dries, the sweetness is balanced by woody and leathery tones, leaving a synthetic, spicy texture behind. Its longevity is rated strong, though this rests on only a few votes. With its floral heart and touch of leather, it is positioned as a men's fragrance. Francesca Dell'Oro Page 29 and Floris Mahon Leather have a close profile.

Mosquito Man

6.6

Comporta · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comporta Mosquito Man is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance, softened by aquatic and floral touches with a light sweetness. It opens with galbanum, bergamot, lime and mandarin orange, a green, bright citrus. In the heart, lilac, lily of the valley and orris root add a soft floral layer. Cedar, sandalwood and musky notes settle underneath, leaving a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few people have rated it, so the scores are only a rough guide. Its fresh build suits everyday wear, and it is classed as a men's fragrance. Abercrombie & Fitch Chase and Kraft Caution for Men have a close profile.