The Perfume Library

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Erolfa

7.4

Creed · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Erolfa is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that opens on citrus and basil, and it sits most comfortably in spring and summer. The top is led by bergamot, lemon, orange and basil, with melon and cumin adding a slightly fruity and spicy edge. In the heart, pepper and ginger keep the spice going while jasmine softens the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk, giving it a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Floris JF have a close profile.

Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure. Melon, cucumber and mandarin orange open it with a cool, juicy fruity-citrus feel. Sage, geranium and basil in the heart add a green, lightly spicy edge, while suede, woods and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine. David Beckham Aqua Classic and Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme have a close profile.

Heroic Man

7.6

La Rive

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Heroic Man is a fruity, sweet and gourmand men's fragrance, with spicy and woody touches on top of its warm oriental base. It opens with mint, cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, lavender and sage meet cinnamon, while melon and pineapple push the scent towards fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, amberwood, vanilla and chestnut leaves a warm, soft woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Kappa Black and Swiss Arabian Primal Code have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Iconic

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets pink pepper, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of ginger and nutmeg. It opens bright and sharp with pink pepper, lemon, coriander, mint and grapefruit. In the heart, ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and melon soften that freshness with spice. The base lays down a woody floor of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, warmed by labdanum, frankincense and amber. Aquatic and spicy accords sit behind the fresh character. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Summer and spring lead, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Blue Seduction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Banderas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Banderas Blue Seduction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and fruity men's scent that opens with melon, blackcurrant and bergamot. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of melon and blackcurrant is balanced by the coolness of bergamot and menthol. The heart brings seawater, green apple, cardamom and nutmeg, with cappucino softening the sweetness a little. Woody notes and amber settle underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure, sport and work. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Banderas King of Seduction have a close profile.

Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Calvin Klein · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Escape for Men Eau de Toilette opens on eucalyptus, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, and it also finds a place at the office. Most find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Melon and mango soften the citrus opening in a fruity, sweet direction. In the heart, fir, sage and marine notes add a green, aquatic freshness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Aaron Terence Hughes Blue Fever and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.

Good Life for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Davidoff · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Good Life for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. In the character votes, masculine leads, with classic and modern close behind. The top opens fresh, green and fruity, with fig leaf, blackcurrant and melon beside the citrus. In the heart, magnolia and violet add a soft floral touch. The base of tea, sandalwood and amber settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

Higher Energy (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Dior · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Energy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, with bright fruit set over a spicy, woody base. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit, melon, juniper berry and mint, which give a cool, juicy fruit feel. In the heart, nutmeg, pepper and frankincense bring spice, and in the base vetiver, sandalwood and cedar settle it into a dry, woody line. The synthetic accord adds a clean, modern tone. Both longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, business and sport, with evening far behind. It reads masculine and modern.

Classic 8.0 / 8.0

7.3

Zara · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Classic 8.0 / 8.0 is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. The top carries violet, melon and peppermint, with lily of the valley and aquatic notes in the heart. Musk, cedarwood and amber settle underneath as a soft woody base, while green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Adidas Pure Lightness and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Black

7.7

Kappa · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kappa Black is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, coriander and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and cedarwood, with a fruity, sweet body. The top is fresh, with mint, coriander, violet and pink pepper. In the heart, melon and pineapple bring the fruit forward, while lavender, sage and cinnamon give it a spicy frame. The base of cedarwood, amberwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and gathers it on a woody footing, and the synthetic and gourmand accords colour the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive Heroic Man and Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition have a close profile.

Clear Day for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Aigner · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Clear Day for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness kept in check by green and spicy touches, and it leans towards spring and summer days. The top notes are pineapple, melon and bergamot, giving a fruity, bright start. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and coriander add a green, spicy edge. Amber and oakmoss in the base settle it onto a soft, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Playboy Super Playboy for Him and Axe Alaska.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert

5.6

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that reads as an easy, casual everyday scent. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot, melon and ozone, with vervain adding a green edge to the coolness. The heart brings birch leaf, fig, thyme and cardamom, while iris and violet leaf soften the floral side. In the base, teakwood, sandalwood and white cedar dry down, and ambergris rounds off the aquatic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office use lead the occasions. Most find it masculine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Rio de Janeiro have a close profile.

Alaska

6.1

Axe · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Alaska is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Grapefruit and bergamot build the citrus side, while pineapple and melon add a fruity sweetness on top. Aquatic and green accords keep it airy, and lavender, jasmine, sandalwood and amber leave a light woody, spicy base underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and sport lead, and evening is rarely chosen. It reads masculine and modern. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Adidas Team Force have a close profile.

El Cielo

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf El Cielo is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with apple, lemon, bergamot and melon, giving a fresh, fruity feel. The heart holds lavender, violet and cypress; the base of cedarwood, vanilla, musk and amber sweetens it slightly and settles it on a warm footing. Aquatic and citrus accords stay in front. Miro Explore and Dunlop White Edition have a close profile.

In Leather Man

7.4

Aigner · 2003

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Aigner In Leather Man is a discontinued masculine scent that sets the brightness of yuzu, bergamot and grapefruit against a leathery, woody base. It opens fresh and fruity, with apple, melon and pineapple beside the citrus, and ginger adds a slight edge. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg and pepper bring spice, while oakmoss and patchouli give an earthy footing. The base is built from leather, sandalwood, vetiver and cedar, with vanilla and amber softening it into something sweeter. Most voters call it masculine. Autumn and winter lead, though spring and summer still get a fair share of votes. Business, leisure and nights out are picked about equally. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Frapin Passion Boisée and Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau Libre (Eau de Parfum)

5.6

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Eau Libre Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, softened by rosemary and melon. The heart brings curly mint, geranium and marine notes for an aquatic, green feel, with jasmine staying in the background. Sandalwood, ambroxan and musk settle it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Its character reads masculine. M. Micallef Osaïto and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

First Class

7.3

Aigner · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aigner First Class is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit brightness with a woody, earthy base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards business and daily wear, followed by leisure. It reads masculine, with classic and modern as the other descriptions. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and apple, and melon, jasmine and pink pepper form the heart. Vetiver, amber, patchouli and oakmoss take over in the base, settling into a spicy, resinous warmth. A synthetic edge runs under the fresh accord. Câline Signature Steel and Ishtara Credo Royal have a close profile.

Era Reloaded

6.9

Jaguar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Era Reloaded is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrus opening with a fruity, sweet body, and it has an easy, everyday character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with Brazilian orange and Sicilian lemon for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, pineapple, apple and melon add fruity freshness, while peppermint and pink pepper give it a spicy edge. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, sweetened by vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tempore Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Laura Biagiotti · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Tempore Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that pairs citrus notes like lemon, yuzu and neroli with jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Tempore Uomo has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and about half of voters read it as masculine. The top opens bright with lemon, yuzu and neroli, while lavender and cypress give that freshness a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, lightly spiced softness. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar settles it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish.

Estate

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Annette Neuffer Estate opens on spearmint, bergamot petitgrain and rosemary, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, woody fougère. The top is cool, green and spicy, with spearmint, bergamot, rosemary and juniper berry, while pink pepper adds a light bite. In the heart, lavender and Florentine iris lead, softened by tiaré and neroli. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean for a woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the usual settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is sold as a men's fragrance, yet voters split between masculine and feminine. Creed Viking Cologne and Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura have a close profile.

White Musk for Men (Cologne)

6.7

Jōvan · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jōvan White Musk for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, green men's cologne that suits everyday wear in spring and summer. Citrus fruits, green apple and peppermint give it a bright frame, while thyme and geranium add a green, floral edge. The fruity sweetness of melon and the spice of clove settle into a powdery, creamy base of white musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It is sold as a men's scent, and while voters lean masculine, a sizeable share also read it as feminine.

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.

Culture by Tabac (1996) (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac opens with grapefruit, bergamot and cedar leaf over a base of patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood, a fresh, woody fougère for men that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters are split between spring, fall and summer, with winter slightly behind, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. It reads as a relaxed, everyday masculine scent. Iceberg Iceberg Homme and Lacoste Essential have a close profile. The opening is citrusy and green, with melon adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, geranium, rose, spices and leather set floral and spicy tones against each other. The base of patchouli, pine, oakmoss and ambergris leaves a dry, woody finish.