The Perfume Library

15 perfumes

Pleasures for Men (Cologne)

Estēe Lauder · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Pleasures for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, and sits most comfortably in leisure and everyday wear. It opens with a sky air accord, citrus notes, nectarine and green leaves, giving a clean, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, pimento, red ginger and coriander seed add a spicy warmth. Ebony, oakmoss and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a woody, fougère footing, with the aquatic and floral sides staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with modern in second place. Dua Brand Joyous for Him and Lattafa Raghba for Man have a close profile.

Navy Black

6.7

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Navy Black is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and nectarine, while aquatic and green accords keep it cool and add a fruity sweetness. Coffee and sage move in toward the heart, and vetiver, patchouli and amber settle into a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Calvin Klein Escape for Men and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Toni Gard Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Toni Gard · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Toni Gard Man Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that opens with leaf green, apple and bergamot, with cinnamon adding a spicy edge. Leaf green, cinnamon, apple, bergamot and sea breeze give a cool, fruity, lightly spicy start. In the heart, freesia, jasmine and rum bring a soft floral touch, while patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris settle the scent on a woody, earthy base. The citrus and aquatic sides stay present throughout. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is suggested mainly for business, leisure and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Aaron Terence Hughes Legend and Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 pour Lui have a close profile.

Shoku Him

7.2

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Annayake Shoku Him is a fresh men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and nectarine against the cool of grass and marine notes. The top is rum, lemon, nectarine and bergamot, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, grass, pepper, marine notes and mint add an aquatic, green coolness. Vetiver, sandalwood, benzoin and amber in the base soften it and bring a little warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and also see it working at the office and for sport. With this light build it reads as a clean, easygoing masculine scent.

Twist (Eau de Toilette)

5.3

Axe · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Axe Twist Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's scent built around red apple, yuzu and lime; it has been discontinued. The top notes are red apple, yuzu, lime and kaffir lime leaf, which give a sharp, bright, green first impression. In the heart, nectarine, coconut water and freesia sweeten it and add a soft floral touch, while white pepper and suede bring a slight dryness to the freshness. The base settles on cedarwood, sandalwood and lime wood, giving it a woody footing. Overall the profile is young and fresh with a synthetic edge. Vera Wang Embrace - Green Tea and Pear Blossom and Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans have a close profile.

Signature

6.7

Oriflame · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Oriflame Signature is a men's fragrance with a fruity, sweet character, softened by spicy and woody touches. It opens with pear and nectarine, giving a juicy, sweet fruit impression. Nutmeg adds a spicy warmth in the heart, and musk settles the scent onto a creamy base. Woody, oriental, earthy and synthetic accords are also present, pulling the fruit's sweetness in a drier, warmer direction. With this structure it reads as an easy, everyday-leaning scent. Maison Alhambra Opus Noir and Dumont Celerio Epic have a close profile.