The Perfume Library

29 perfumes

Gender: Male Mandarin orange zest Clear All

Richwood

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense

7.0

Issey Miyake · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of yuzu and orange to the spicy warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. The citrus opening is built from yuzu, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange zest, giving it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron bring the spice, while blue lotus and camphor cool it down. The base of frankincense, papyrus, benzoin and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Baldessarini Del Mar (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Kyōto have a close profile.

Karl Lagerfeld pour Homme

5.3

Karl Lagerfeld · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets few votes. Daily, leisure and business use lead, with little interest for night or evening. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top notes are fern, lavender and mandarin orange zest. Violet and apple in the heart add a floral, fruity sweetness. Amber and sandalwood in the base give it a woody footing. Burberry Burberry for Men and Davidoff Good Life for Men have a close profile.

Black Cube

8.3

Ramón Molvizar · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ramón Molvizar Black Cube is a smoky, resinous and leathery men's fragrance in which spice, oud and sandalwood lead. It opens with mandarin orange zest, coriander, cardamom and pink pepper, spicy and fairly fresh. In the heart, oud, frankincense and vetiver dominate, while violet and white amber soften the edges. The base of musk, benzoin and cedar leaves it warm and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Muataq and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Le Vainqueur (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Rancé 1795 Le Vainqueur Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange zest and bergamot zest with a sea breeze. It opens bright and aquatic with mandarin orange zest, bergamot zest and sea breeze. The heart adds a spicy, green touch through nutmeg, ginger, geranium and lavender, while cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and leather build a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Casamorati Mefisto and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Othello

7.1

Il Profvmo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Othello is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of Sicilian lemon, mandarin orange zest and passion fruit over a smoky, resinous base of oud and rose honey. The citrus and fruit lead at first; in the heart, silver birch, patchouli, queen-of-the-night and Omani frankincense add a green, floral and resinous turn. In the base, oud, ivy and rose honey pull it towards woody, slightly oriental and smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and business settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Agatho 195 a.C. and Parfums de Marly Shagya have a close profile.

Midnight

8.2

Perry Ellis · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Perry Ellis Midnight is a men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange zest, cinnamon and apple, then settles into a sweet, powdery and woody character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer further behind. Votes spread across daily wear, leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also works at the office. The opening of mandarin orange zest, cinnamon and apple is fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, geranium, orange blossom and rosemary add a floral, slightly herbal balance. In the base, tonka bean, amber and vanilla wood leave a sweet, powdery, woody finish.

CH Men Africa

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Carolina Herrera CH Men Africa is a masculine scent that sets mandarin orange zest, pink pepper and coffee over a sweet, woody base. It opens with mandarin orange zest, blue sage, pink pepper and green bell pepper, a fresh start with a slight bite. In the heart, linen, violet leaf and coffee come forward, with floral and gourmand touches blending into the sweetness. The base of Atlas cedar, cinnamon wood and cashmere wood gives it a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is aimed at men. Released in 2015, it has been discontinued. Dolce & Gabbana Devotion pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and LR Guido Maria Kretschmer for Men have a close profile.

Active (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Pecksniff's

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Pecksniff's Active Eau de Toilette is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, suited to leisure and daytime wear. Grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin zest set the first impression, while cedar leaf and cedarwood give that brightness a green, woody backdrop. Ozone adds a clean aquatic note. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it leaves a calm trail. Most pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and sport. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Jo Malone Aqua Lemon have a close profile.

Black Suede Essential

6.8

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Avon Black Suede Essential is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic side with a sweet, fruity and lightly spicy texture. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage on the weak side, though the number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it reads as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange zest and moves to wild lavender in the heart. Suede sits in the base and gives it a woody, leathery footing. Among the accords, the fresh and aquatic air carries a fruity sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Zara Platinum Sky and Rituals Silver Suede have a close profile.

Best of Chevignon (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Chevignon · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chevignon Best of Chevignon Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of mandarin orange zest, bitter orange and bergamot over a woody base of cedar and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange zest, bitter orange and bergamot forming the citrus front, while banana leaf and ozone add a green, airy edge. In the heart, mock-orange and Bourbon geranium bring a soft floral touch, kept light and bright by hedione. The base of white pepper, cedar and sandalwood settles into a dry, woody line, so the overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dunhill Century have a close profile.