The Perfume Library

Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cardamom, neroli and nutmeg open with a spicy, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber settles into a creamy, woody, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some voters find a feminine side. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Armaf Odyssey Homme have a close profile.

Spicebomb Night Vision (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody body, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Clove, cardamom, black pepper and grapefruit lead the top, with green apple and lemon keeping it bright. Lavender and rosemary add an herbal touch in the heart, while fir balsam, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. Night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Zara For Him Black Edition Intense and Diesel Only The Brave Wild have a close profile.

Eau d'Ikar

7.2

Sisley · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau d'Ikar is a fresh, composed men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones settle into a soft, powdery woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure are rated about equally, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange, while carrot seed and mastic add a green, faintly resinous edge. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pekoe tea pull it towards a powdery, floral side. It dries down on vetiver, cistus and sandalwood, leaving a dry, woody base.

Insensé (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Givenchy · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Insensé Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance with a citrus lift, suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, basil and mandarin orange open bright, green and fruity. The heart adds a soft floral layer of iris, lily of the valley, mastic and magnolia, and fir balsam leaves a resinous, woody base. Sweet and spicy tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and the occasions lean towards daytime, leisure and business. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Reveal Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Reveal Men Eau de Toilette opens with pear brandy, candied ginger and mastic, a fresh, fruity and sweet men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Within a fresh, aquatic frame, pear brandy and kiwano give a fruity brightness while ginger and mastic add a spicy edge. The heart holds suede, agave and clary sage. Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and amber close it with a woody, gourmand sweetness.

Artisan Acqua

7.5

John Varvatos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic. It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.

Hepster

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Hepster opens with juniper berry, rosemary and bergamot, a fresh, green, spicy start that settles onto a woody, earthy base of vetiver and cedarwood, made with men in mind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. It reads mainly masculine and classic. The top is led by juniper berry, rosemary, mint and black pepper; in the heart, lavender, geranium and silver fir add a soft floral and green touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, mastic and oakmoss dries down resinous, smoky and earthy.

Cool Water Night Dive (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Davidoff · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Night Dive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance with a spicy, woody twist; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, pistachio wood, mastic, peppermint and fruits, where a fruity, sweet side softens the freshness. The heart brings cashmeran, sage, tobacco and black pepper for a spicier depth, and the base settles into woody notes, suede, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads masculine and modern. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Rabanne Invictus Intense have a close profile.

Blu Uomo (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua dell'Elba

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua dell'Elba Blu Uomo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that opens on orange, mandarin orange and sea lily. The top notes of orange, mandarin orange and sea lily give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, cistus, myrtle and jasmine add a floral, green middle. The base of cedarwood, oakmoss and mastic settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Creed Erolfa and Floris JF (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Citizen X

7.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Citizen X is a men's fragrance that opens with mastic and white pepper in a fresh, spicy start, then settles into the powdery, resinous warmth of orris absolute and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Most voters find it masculine, though some call it modern or classic. It opens with a citrus-fresh feel and the bite of white pepper. Orris absolute adds a powdery softness in the heart. As it dries, frankincense, musk and amberwood form a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished edge. Serge Lutens L'orpheline and Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Cologne Intense

7.4

Azzaro · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Azzaro pour Homme Cologne Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Lime comes first, lavender sits in the heart, and mastic lingers in the base. The accords point to a green, fruity freshness with a little sweetness and a touch of spice, while synthetic and woody tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads mostly masculine, modern and classic. Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes (Cologne) and G. Bellini X-Bolt have a close profile.

Grain de Plaisir

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Grain de Plaisir is a fresh masculine fragrance that sets mint, lemon and celery seed against the green, earthy woodiness of fir and vetiver. It opens with aldehydes, mint and lemon for a cool brightness. The heart of celery seed, mastic, myrtle and lavender turns spicy, resinous and green. The base of fir absolute, sandalwood, Java vetiver and musk settles into a calm, woody, earthy finish. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter has the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine.

Aramis Black

6.6

Aramis · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aramis Black is a masculine fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, suited to the office and daily wear, opening fresh and green before settling into leather, resin and wood. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most see it as masculine and classic in character. It sits back in summer and wears more easily in cooler seasons. The top is elemi resin, mastic and grapefruit, which gives the fresh, green start. In the heart, leather, cognac and juniper wood add a spicy, smoky edge. Vetiver, tonka bean and Omani white frankincense leave the base woody and lightly sweet. Marc-Antoine Barrois Encelade and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey have a close profile.

Essenza di Zegna (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange. In the heart, mastic, cardamom and myrtle add a green, spicy side, while the aquatic and fresh accords keep it light. Vetiver, musk and amber settle it onto a woody, earthy base with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine, and voters call it both classic and modern. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Loewe Loewe para Hombre have a close profile.

99, Regent Street (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Hugh Parsons · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons 99, Regent Street Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on French violet leaf, mastic and Bourbon geranium leaf. The top notes feel green and lightly resinous. In the heart, jasmine sambac, freesia and iris add a soft floral touch, while the aquatic and fruity accords keep it light. The base of musk, ambrette seed and ambergris leaves a gently sweet, woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most votes call it masculine, with some seeing it as modern. Moresque Sahara Blue and Pierre de Velay No. 9 have a close profile.

Edition de Parfum - Nuoro

6.9

Florascent · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Florascent Edition de Parfum - Nuoro is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall and suits relaxed, leisure wear. It opens with the cool lift of cardamom and eucalyptus, then pink pepper and laurel bring a spicy, green heart. The base of Atlas cedar, fig leaf and mastic settles into a woody, resinous and earthy finish. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Profumum Roma Victrix and Diptyque Tempo.

Felci

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Green · Fruity

L'Erbolario Felci is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear, from spring through autumn. Felci has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by summer and spring, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. The opening is cooled by melon, lime and water mint. Towards the heart, white thyme, lavender and cinnamon add a spicy, herbal touch. In the base, patchouli, cedar and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing, while violet and Florentine iris bring a soft, powdery edge.

Gentleman L

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Gentleman L is a floral, sweet and spicy men's fragrance that opens on saffron, neroli and mandarin orange and runs through Turkish rose into vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes a fairly close third, and summer is much less favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure and business wear. It is sold as a men's scent, though a good share of voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Saffron, neroli and mandarin orange give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine and mastic build a floral, resinous body. Vanilla sweetens the base, while gaiac wood and sandalwood add a woody, earthy, leathery floor, and ambergris softens the warmth.

EAU/01 Amalfi Coast

7.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara EAU/01 Amalfi Coast is a fresh, aquatic citrus scent set on a woody base, aimed at men. It opens with nutmeg and lemon, then moves into a heart of wolfwood, arborvitae and mastic. Vetiver, ambrox and cashmeran leave a dry, clean woody trace at the base. The accords also include fruity and synthetic tones, but fresh citrus stays in front throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these figures are tentative. Voters rate its value for money highly. It suits men looking for an easy, light everyday scent. Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone and Azzaro Chrome Extrême have a close profile.

Harmonie Pastorale

8.2

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Harmonie Pastorale is a green, earthy men's fragrance that opens with lavender, mandarin orange and mastic. The top notes of lavender and mandarin orange give a fresh, citrusy start, while mastic adds a resinous edge. In the heart, thyme, peppermint, clary sage and jasmine build a herbal, fougère-like feel. The base of Java vetiver, patchouli and teakwood leaves a woody, earthy foundation. Voters find its longevity and sillage good and rate its value for money highly. It reads as masculine. Clive Christian 1872 Bergamot and Gravel American Dream share a close profile.

Tikal

7.2

Anima Mundi · 2018

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Anima Mundi Tikal is a fougère classed as masculine, pairing a citrus and green opening with a resinous, smoky and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with only a small share of voters scoring either very high. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then business and evening, and most call its character masculine or classic. Lemon, bergamot, sage and Russian coriander give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, ambrette seed, tonka bean, mastic and nutmeg add spice and softness. The base leans on myrrh, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla, while cedarwood and gaiac wood dry it into smoky woods. Lancetti Monsieur and Byerley have a close profile.

Ocean Rush

7.4

Rayhaan · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Ocean Rush is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic, fougère character and a light fruity sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a first impression. It is a men's fragrance, and its cool, clean feel suits everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and green mandarin orange for citrus freshness, while Aquozone and Cascalone® give it a watery edge. Lavender, rosemary, cypress and mastic form the fougère heart, and amber, patchouli and musk soften the base and add some sweetness. There is a slightly synthetic sheen to it. Star Wars Rogue One Man and Armaf El Cielo have a close profile.

Jorge di Profumo Deep Blue

7.9

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo Deep Blue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, bergamot and green mandarin orange. The top opens bright with marine notes, bergamot and green mandarin orange. At the heart, cypress, rosemary, mastic and lavender add a green, lightly aromatic feel. The base of ambergris, musk, patchouli and mineral notes settles it onto a clean, woody ground, with a fruity touch running through. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Voters rate its value for money highly. The fresh character makes it a natural fit for everyday wear. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo and Sergio Tacchini Pacific Blue have a close profile.

For Him Black Edition Intense

7.6

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara For Him Black Edition Intense is a men's fragrance that sets a peppery, spicy opening of black pepper, chili and cardamom over a woody base of patchouli and cedar. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. It is classed as masculine. With no season or occasion votes, it would be wrong to tie it to a particular time of year. The top holds black pepper, chili, cardamom and grapefruit, the grapefruit softening the sharpness of the spice. The heart brings mastic, sage and orange blossom, and the base holds patchouli, cedar, pistachio, sandalwood and labdanum. Fresh, spicy and woody accords dominate, with sweet and powdery sides in the background. Bugatti Fashion Performance Red and Real Time Kindlooks Man have a close profile.