The Perfume Library

45 perfumes

Vetiver (Parfum)

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Vetiver opens with bright bergamot, lemon and Litsea cubeba, then settles into a dry, earthy vetiver and cedar base, a masculine chypre. Citrus leads the top, while cistus, jasmine and May rose soften that freshness in the heart. The base is dominated by vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with pepper and nutmeg adding spice. The overall impression is fresh, green and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Vetiver Parfum Cologne and Detaille Escrimeur have a close profile.

Harrods pour Homme

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme is a masculine fougère in which thyme, lime and bergamot set a fresh, green and spicy tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is worn from nights out to the working day, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with citrus, thyme and lavender. Violet, jasmine and May rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli build a woody floor, softened by vanilla and musk. Roja Parfums Oceania and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Numero Uno

7.5

Carthusia · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carthusia Numero Uno is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and lavender and settles into a woody, earthy chypre. The opening of orange, bergamot, lavender and eucalyptus is bright and herbal. In the heart, violet, rosemary and patchouli add a floral, green and lightly spicy depth. The base of tree moss, vetiver and myrrh sets it on a resinous, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Detaille Escrimeur and Balenciaga Ho Hang have a close profile.

Risqué pour Homme / Creation-R pour Homme (Parfum)

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Risqué pour Homme / Creation-R pour Homme is a masculine scent that opens with a fresh citrus and green lift before settling into a chypre, woody and smoky depth; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, lemon, litsea cubeba and lavender make up a bright citrus opening. In the heart, peach, jasmine and geranium bring a soft floral turn. The base is led by cedarwood, myrrh, oakmoss and vetiver, with the resinous, smoky side settling in there. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and the office. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme (Parfum) and Goodman's have a close profile.

Mountain Pepper

6.3

Korres · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Korres Mountain Pepper is a citrusy, green and spicy men's fragrance that opens fresh and settles onto a woody base. Orange, bergamot and apple lead the top, with litsea cubeba and plum rounding out the fresh opening. The heart brings lavender, rosemary, coriander and pepper, while jasmine and rose soften the spicy greenery. Musk, amber, woods and moss form the base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters find it masculine. Parfums de Marly Percival and Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood have a close profile.

Vetiver Parfum Cologne

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Vetiver Parfum Cologne is a fresh, green and woody masculine scent built around bergamot, lemon and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Vetiver (Parfum) and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme have a close profile. Citrus opens it brightly: bergamot, lemon and litsea cubeba. In the heart, cistus, jasmine and rose soften that coolness. The base settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness of vetiver, cedar, gaiac wood and oakmoss, with nutmeg and pepper adding spicy warmth.

Michalsky Berlin for Men

4.4

Michalsky · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michalsky Berlin for Men is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and litsea cubeba. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin rather than a strong trail. Voters place it evenly across daily wear, sport, leisure and business, with night out and evening well behind. The top notes of bergamot, lavender and litsea cubeba give a cool opening. In the heart, pineapple, geranium and fresh notes add a fruity, floral lightness. The base of moss, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood settles it on a woody footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Beverly Hills Polo Club Trophy and Burberry Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Marbert Man Classic Sport

7.2

Marbert · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Marbert Man Classic Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and cardamom. The top holds litsea cubeba, mandarin orange, bergamot and cardamom; the heart brings Egyptian rose, jasmine and cedarwood. Sandalwood, tonka bean and amber in the base soften it and add a light sweetness. The overall feel is aquatic, green and fruity. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, while also working at the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Bogner Bogner Man and Axe Alaska have a close profile.

Façonnable Royal

7.7

Façonnable · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Façonnable Royal is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around Provençal lavender, bergamot and litsea cubeba. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine. It opens with lavender and bergamot for a bright start, with litsea cubeba keeping the citrus going. The heart of nutmeg, marine notes and Chinese geranium turns aquatic and lightly spicy. In the base, moss, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it into a woody, creamy finish. Michalsky Berlin for Men and Jil Sander Sun Men have a close profile.

Bogner Man (2013)

7.4

Bogner · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogner Man opens with bergamot, litsea cubeba and mandarin orange, a bright citrus layer set over a soft woody base, in a fresh scent made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the ratings come from only a few voters, so they give just a rough idea. The fresh, citrusy build keeps it close to everyday wear. Citrus leads the opening, with a green and fruity freshness. Towards the heart, Egyptian rose, jasmine and orange blossom add a gentle floral note, while cedar draws a woody frame around them. In the base, musk, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean sweeten the dry-down. Its profile is close to Bogner Bogner Man (2005) and Marbert Marbert Man Classic Sport.

Jardins des Hespérides - Osiris Eau Eternelle

6.8

Jardin de France

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Jardin de France Jardins des Hespérides - Osiris Eau Eternelle is a men's fragrance that ties the fresh citrus of litsea cubeba, mandarin orange and ginger to the spice of clove and nutmeg. It opens with mandarin orange, petitgrain and litsea cubeba for a citrus freshness, while ginger adds a slight sharpness. In the heart, clove, nutmeg and saffron bring the spice forward, with rose softening it. Musk and patchouli settle the scent onto a woody, powdery and earthy base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick fall, spring and summer in almost equal measure, with winter well behind. It leans towards business and daily wear. Pascal Morabito Rose and Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger have a close profile.

No 8: 1980's Dad Greenshave

8.0

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Meleg Perfumes No 8: 1980's Dad Greenshave is a fresh, green fougère that opens with orange, lavender and bergamot and dries down on vetiver and oakmoss; it is a masculine scent and has been discontinued. Citrus comes first: orange, lime and bergamot meet the herbal green of lavender and rosemary. In the heart, coriander, clove and basil add spice, softened by geranium and jasmine absolute. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss gives a woody, earthy footing, with tonka bean adding a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office also getting votes. Milano Cento and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Fraîcheur Boisée

7.8

Florame

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Florame Fraîcheur Boisée is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones. It opens with petitgrain and lemon, a bright citrus with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, grapefruit, litsea cubeba and lavender push that freshness in a green, spicy direction. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli settles it onto a dry, woody footing without losing the fresh character. The Merchant Of Venice Dalmatian Sage and Truefitt & Hill Apsley have a close profile.