The Perfume Library

Jubilation XXV Man

8.4

Amouage · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man is a resinous, smoky fragrance in which orange, clove and cinnamon meet honey, setting a fruity sweetness over a spicy, woody base. It opens with orange, blackberry and coriander giving a fruity brightness, while frankincense and labdanum slip resin underneath. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and honey build a sweet spiciness; the base of oud, myrrh and patchouli leaves a smoky, woody depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, with a classic side as well. Killer Oud Jubilant and Amouage Jubilation 40 have a close profile.

Reflection 45

8.8

Amouage · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection 45 pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and lavender with the soft sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and iris, then settles on dry vetiver and sandalwood; it is made for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though it is also worn in summer and winter. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and classic. It opens fresh and spicy, with pink pepper, cardamom and lavender alongside juniper berry. In the heart, neroli, jasmine and iris add a floral, powdery side, while vanilla and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense, woody and resinous.

Antaeus (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1981

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Antaeus Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery chypre with a dry, earthy, masculine character. It opens with myrrh, lemon, coriander and bergamot, then moves into thyme, basil and rose at the heart. Patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum dominate the base, while castoreum deepens the animal and resinous side. The overall impression is dry, earthy and austere. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Blast from the Past and Daniel Hechter Caractère (Eau de Toilette).

Epic Man

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Prada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Prada Amber pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange against a warm, sweet base of labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange, neroli and cardamom. The heart brings vetiver, orange blossom and myrrh forward. In the base, labdanum, leather, tonka bean and vanilla add a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth, while sandalwood gives it a woody footing. Amouage Reflection 45 and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Beach Hut Man

7.9

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Amouage Beach Hut Man is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters mostly see it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic, and it sits comfortably in the office as well as in daily life. It opens fresh and green with mint, galbanum and orange blossom. In the heart, ivy, moss and vetiver add an earthy touch. The base of myrrh, patchouli and dry woods settles into a spicy, woody foundation, and the fougère structure stays noticeable throughout.

Interlude Black Iris

8.2

Amouage · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Interlude Black Iris is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that sets the powdery softness of iris against smoked leather, oud and resin. It opens with rosemary, violet leaf and bergamot, a light green and fresh start. In the heart, Florentine iris absolute and orris butter lay a powdery base, while amber, frankincense, myrrh and vanilla fill it with sweet, resinous warmth. The base of smoked leather, oud, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a smoky, woody weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude Man and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 / M7 Oud Absolu is a woody, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built on oud, patchouli and vetiver, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright, with mineral notes, bergamot, orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli and oud take over, and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, myrrh and amber leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine and classic. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Messe de Minuit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Gucci · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci pour Homme II Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of violet leaf and bergamot through a spiced heart of black tea to a base of myrrh and tobacco. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Violet leaf and bergamot give it a green, fresh start. In the heart, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring a sweet spice, with a floral and powdery side coming through. In the base, myrrh, tobacco, white musk and olive wood settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Black Gemstone

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Black Gemstone is a woody oriental for men, where myrrh, frankincense and teakwood give a resinous, smoky feel softened by the sweetness of tonka bean. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office or daytime. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with Sicilian lemon and cedarwood, the lemon giving a brief freshness before myrrh moves forward. In the base, tonka bean, frankincense and teakwood take over, and the scent settles into a sweet, spicy, earthy and leathery line.

Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Calvin Klein · 1986

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a classic masculine character, best suited to cooler-weather evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with lime, bergamot and lavender, while cinnamon and coriander add spice. Clove, nutmeg and sage lead the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli settle into a sweet, resinous warmth at the base. It dries down powdery and oriental.

Sartorial

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Sartorial is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, cardamom and violet leaf over a metallic, ozonic edge, then softens into leather, lavender and beeswax. The opening is peppery and bright: ginger and cardamom sit beside aldehydes and metallic notes. The heart turns green and powdery with lavender, leather and beeswax. The base adds sweetness through vanilla, honey and amber, while cedarwood, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall comes first, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Mancera Deep Forest have a close profile.

1 Million Privé

8.0

Rabanne · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne 1 Million Privé is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets cinnamon and red mandarin orange against shisha tobacco, myrrh, patchouli and tonka bean absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Legend Night have a close profile. It opens with cinnamon and red mandarin orange, spicy and fruity-sweet. In the heart, shisha tobacco and myrrh push it towards gourmand and oriental territory. Patchouli and tonka bean absolute leave a woody, creamy, warm base, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it.

Overture Man

8.1

Amouage · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Overture Man is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out suit it best; summer is rarely chosen. It reads as masculine and classic. It opens with cumin, saffron, nutmeg and cardamom, softened by cognac and grapefruit. In the heart, myrrh, cinnamon and benzoin add a sweet, resinous warmth. Smoked leather, sandalwood and frankincense leave a smoky, woody, animalic trail at the base.

Fat Electrician

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2009

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician is a men's fragrance that sets a dry, spicy opening of elemi resin and black pepper against a sweet, resinous base of myrrh and vanilla. Elemi and black pepper give the opening a peppery edge, while cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, earthy heart. In the base, opoponax, myrrh and vanilla absolute turn it creamy and sweet. The overall impression is a woody resin, tempered by green and smoky tones, with a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Most read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Montblanc Black Meisterstück have a close profile.

Gold Man

7.6

Amouage · 1983

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Gold Man is a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer comes last. It reads masculine and classic. The top holds Omani cistus, Omani green frankincense and lily of the valley. Myrrh, jasmine and iris sit in the heart, with patchouli, cedarwood and civet in the base. Resinous, powdery, animal and chypre accords make it a dense, oriental scent. Amouage Gold Woman and Lancaster Lancaster have a close profile.

Jubilation 40

8.5

Amouage · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation 40 is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage; most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic, and it is rarely chosen for summer heat. It opens with rosemary, blackcurrant and orange for a fruity lift. The heart carries cinnamon, clove and rose for spice and sweetness, with frankincense adding a resinous depth. Oud, patchouli and cedarwood settle into a woody, smoky base. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Monkoku Silent Moon have a close profile.

Pure XS

6.6

Rabanne · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Pure XS is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet side with a spicy, gourmand core, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and leisure wear is common too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine and modern. Cinnamon, ginger and thyme give it a spicy frame, while vanilla, sugar and liqueur sweeten it into a soft gourmand mood. Leather, musk and myrrh lay a warm, woody base underneath. Fresh and fruity accords lighten the weight, and there is a synthetic sheen to it. Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him and Halloween Man have a close profile.

Endymion

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Endymion is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, lavender and sage over a spicy, woody base with coffee absolute at its heart. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, lavender and sage. Coffee absolute and geranium take the middle, and the base turns spicy and woody with sandalwood, vetiver, leather, nutmeg and black pepper. Sweet and floral touches soften the dry edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. The majority read it as masculine, though many also call it classic. Endymion Concentré and Dunhill Icon share a close profile.

Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca

8.2

Lubin · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca is a masculine scent that pairs fresh citrus with a green, woody and smoky character. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and neroli form a bright citrus layer, while juniper berry, red pine and clary sage add a green, resinous freshness. Cedar, tobacco and frankincense bring a smoky, earthy tone; clove and nutmeg add spice, and amber, myrrh and tonka bean soften the whole blend. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Half of the voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Lubin Le Vetiver and Le Labo Vetiver 46 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ombre Noire

8.2

Lalique · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Lalique Ombre Noire is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads mainly as masculine and classic. Fig leaf, Italian bergamot and peppermint give it a fresh start. Frankincense, papyrus, cinnamon and tobacco follow, and a smoky, resinous, earthy character takes over. Myrrh, tonka bean, cedarwood and cognac then settle it into a sweet, woody finish. Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Absolute

8.1

Dior · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dior Fahrenheit Absolute is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with myrrh, violet and aromatic notes. Frankincense and leather form the heart, and oud with oriental notes sits in the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and smoky, with earthy and animal touches that make it warm and heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and most voters see it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Fetish and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Imitation Man

7.5

Amouage · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Imitation Man is a spicy, floral and leathery men's scent built around black pepper, iris and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer the weakest. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, then as classic. It opens with black pepper, citron and nutmeg for a fresh, spiced start. Iris, Turkish rose absolute and violet then bring a powdery, floral softness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, myrrh, castoreum and leather leaves an animal, woody and slightly sweet depth, held together by chypre and oriental accords.

Amber pour Homme Intense

7.8

Prada · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Prada Amber pour Homme Intense is a masculine scent where sweet, gourmand warmth meets a spicy, resinous depth, suited to cooler seasons and evenings. Amber and vanilla build a sweet, powdery base, while patchouli and myrrh add an earthy, resinous weight and bergamot lightens it slightly. The oriental structure is balanced by spicy and woody tones, with a touch of leathery dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it stands out on evenings and nights out, with some wear in spring. It is rarely chosen for summer heat. It reads masculine, between classic and modern. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan have a close profile.