The Perfume Library

Voyage (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Nautica · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, though it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a light, easygoing presence through the day. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with aquatic and fruity shades alongside. It opens with leaves and apple, and mimosa and lotus give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, moss, cedar, musk and amber ground it.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Authentic Night Man

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

As its name suggests, Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night Man is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance made for evenings and nights out. The top notes of rhubarb, lotus and apple give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while lavender brings a spicy edge. Oakmoss, ambrox and leather sit in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Câline Très Jolie and Afnan Perfumes 9pm have a close profile.

Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي

8.8

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي is a sweet, woody men's scent that carries a bright peach and bergamot opening through a heart of cedarwood, jasmine and lotus into sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Peach and bergamot give a fruity opening, while lotus, jasmine and cedarwood bring floral and woody tones to the heart. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it into something powdery, creamy and gourmand, with spicy and oriental touches keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine. Gaultier² and Cašmir have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Kenneth Cole · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and aquatic men's scent built around water mint, ginger and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Azzaro Chrome have a close profile. The top opens cool and lightly spiced with water mint, ginger, basil and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, frankincense, cedar and lotus give it a woody backbone. The base of violet leaf, musk and amber softens it and leaves a clean, synthetic finish.

Eternity for Men Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Aqua Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead. The top brings citrus fruits, lotus, green notes and cucumber for coolness. Cedar, pepper, lavender and plum sit in the heart, and gaiac wood, sandalwood, patchouli and musk give a woody base. Davidoff Cool Water and Hugo Boss Hugo XY have a close profile.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a clean, green-leaning men's fragrance built around bergamot, Chinese black tea and bamboo. It opens on bergamot and Asian mandarin orange, softened by apple blossom and Chinese black tea. The heart of lotus, bamboo and cotton flower is light, floral and green. Patchouli, oakmoss, teakwood and sandalwood make a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.

Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Jaguar · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly sweet character, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with star anise, bergamot, lavender and orange, while basil and juniper berry add a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, ginger and lotus soften the scent. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and white musk leaves a sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Montblanc Starwalker and Mexx Mexx Man have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Summer

7.7

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Vibrant Leather Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger, and suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure, daily wear and sport. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character is voted masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and ginger give a bright citrus start. Neroli and lotus in the heart add a floral, green touch. Ambroxan, cedar and blond woods dry it down into a clean, woody base.

X-Centric (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dunhill · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill X-Centric Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, cypress, clary sage, grapefruit and nutmeg, and freesia, rose and lotus bring a soft floral heart. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, slightly sweet ground. Aquatic and green touches keep it airy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is barely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Burberry Mr. Burberry.

Rakaan (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Rakaan Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that joins the brightness of Caribbean lime and grapefruit to a warm base of sandalwood, amber and oud. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is chosen most for leisure and evenings, though some wear it to the office. Most voters find it masculine. The top opens fresh and citrusy with Caribbean lime and grapefruit. Lotus in the heart adds a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, amber, oud and cedarwood settles into a woody, spicy, oriental warmth, with a green edge in the background.

Club Extreme

7.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mercedes-Benz Club Extreme is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a sweet, spicy, leathery woodiness, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Club Extreme has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Voters choose it most often for nights out and evenings, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange alongside lotus, a bright citrus start. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and leather turn it warm and resinous. The base of musk, dry woods and patchouli leaves a sweet, woody trail.

FiDi

7.8

Bond No. 9 · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 FiDi is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot to the sweeter base of tonka bean and vanilla. The opening is citrusy from the mandarin orange and bergamot, with pink pepper and Madagascar pepper adding a spicy edge. The heart turns floral and warm with lotus and nutmeg. In the base, cedarwood gives a woody footing, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it, and musk, amber and ambrox leave a soft trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business and leisure wear rather than evenings or nights out. Most see it as masculine, with a modern streak. Fragrance Du Bois Lucius and Aqualis Brenton have a close profile.

L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme

6.3

Kenzo · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets seawater, lime and yuzu over a woody base of cedar and vetiver. It opens with seawater, lime and yuzu, a citrusy freshness that feels rinsed with water. In the heart, black basil and lotus add a floral, lightly spicy turn. Cedar and vetiver settle underneath as a woody base, while fruity and sweet touches soften the coolness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme and David Beckham Classic have a close profile.

Pampamia Noble (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

La Martina · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

La Martina Pampamia Noble Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent for men, roughened by spicy, resinous and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, ylang-ylang and frankincense. In the heart, violet, lotus and iris build a soft, powdery floral layer. In the base, Honduras styrax, amber and cedarwood settle the sweetness onto a woody, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. John Richmond Hidden Amber and Mendittorosa Omega have a close profile.

Blu (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ajmal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Blu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, an easy daytime choice for spring and summer. It opens with bergamot, lavender and watermelon, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, lotus and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Musk, sandalwood and amber in the base sweeten it and settle it onto a warmer footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions, with office use not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine. Maison Alhambra Cerulean Blue and Joop! Nightflight (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mirra e Anice Stellato

7.3

Borsari 1870

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Borsari 1870 Mirra e Anice Stellato is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits leisure and business hours; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and star anise, pairing citrus freshness with a spicy edge. Myrrh and lotus form the heart, and cedarwood, vetiver and musk settle into a woody, green base. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daytime wear, and rarely in the evening or at the gym. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

Subtil pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Subtil pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, cardamom and mandarin orange and softens into rose, violet and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, with voters describing a scent that stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It has been discontinued. The top notes of ginger, cardamom and mandarin give a fresh, citrusy and spicy start, while lotus adds an aquatic touch. In the heart, coriander, violet and rose bring a gentle floral softness. Patchouli, amber and musk settle underneath as an earthy, woody, lightly sweet base, with a synthetic edge running through the accords.

Basi Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Armand Basi · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi Basi Homme Eau de Toilette is a woody fougère for men that opens with Chinese tea, bergamot and rosewood and settles on oakmoss and cedar, with a sweet, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. The opening is light and clean, with tea, bergamot and coriander. Towards the heart, pepper, mint and nutmeg add spice while lotus softens the floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood gives it a dry, woody footing, and musk rounds it off with a powdery sweetness.

Incense Gold

7.6

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ermenegildo Zegna Incense Gold is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, spicy core against woody, resinous and smoky accords; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts a long time without filling the room. Most voters find its staying power high. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top opens fresh with Italian cypress, Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon. The heart brings a soft floral layer of white blossoms, lotus and jasmine sambac absolute. In the base, frankincense, sandalwood, leather and saffron deepen it into something smoky and resinous. Mary Greenwell Fire and Byredo Bois Obscur have a close profile.

Just Me for Men

7.1

Paris Hilton · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Paris Hilton Just Me for Men is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, fruity mix of lime, tangerine and blueberry before settling onto an amber and patchouli woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the sample is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's scent. The top has lime, tangerine and blueberry, with grass adding a green edge. In the heart, nutmeg brings a little spice and lotus a floral lightness, while frankincense stays in the background. The base of amber, patchouli, oakmoss and musk turns sweet and woody. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead the overall impression.

Black Bold

7.4

Kenneth Cole · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenneth Cole Black Bold is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of mandarin orange, ginger and basil against darker, woody notes such as smoke, cedar leaf and suede. The opening is led by mandarin orange and ginger, while basil and water mint add a green coolness to the citrus. In the heart, smoke, cedar leaf and nutmeg come in, with lotus softening the edges. The base settles on blond and black woods, musk and suede. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and slightly leathery, with a sweet streak underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this. It reads masculine. Value for money is rated high. Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Mandarin and Stetson All American have a close profile.

Happy Hour Men

5.8

Gin Tonic · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gin Tonic Happy Hour Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange, mint and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. The top is mandarin orange, mint and grapefruit, with caipirinha, lavender and lotus in the heart. Vetiver, tonka bean and cedarwood anchor the base in a woody, spicy foundation. Fresh, green and fruity accords dominate, and the fougère structure with lavender gives it a classic masculine line, though a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity is rated weak, so it may need reapplying through the day. Its light, airy character suits warm days best. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Cerruti 1881 Essentiel have a close profile.

In Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Armand Basi · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi In Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around coriander, grapefruit and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, which keep the citrus in front. In the heart, lotus and neroli soften that freshness, blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness and pepper brings a light spice. The base of precious woods, Asian patchouli and oak settles the scent onto a woody ground, and the overall impression stays green, fresh and mildly sweet. Its profile is close to Bon Parfumeur 701 Eucalyptus Coriandre Cyprès and Acqua di Parma Ginepro di Sardegna.