The Perfume Library

15 perfumes

Bvlgari Man In Black

Bvlgari · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black is a masculine scent that opens on rum and tobacco, then sets leather and wood against a smoky sweetness, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and the office are chosen far less. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. Rum and tobacco lead, and the heart deepens with tuberose, leather and orris absolute. The base of benzoin, gaiac wood and tonka bean leaves a sweet, gourmand, smoky warmth, with spicy, woody and oriental accords carrying the weight.

Valentino Uomo Acqua

7.5

Valentino · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Uomo Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with citron, green tomato and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh, aquatic and green. In the heart, neroli, clary sage and orris absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, vetiver, white leather and musk sweetens it slightly and keeps it steady. Sober Okinawa and Prada Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence

8.0

Bvlgari · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter and in the evening; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and rum, and the heart of orris absolute and cocoa bean turns it powdery and gourmand. In the base, tonka bean and ebony set that sweetness on a woody, resinous, smoky footing, with a leathery touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters favour evenings and nights out most, though some also pick leisure and business wear. Most call it masculine and classic. Bvlgari Man In Black and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours have a close profile.

L'Homme de Cœur

7.4

Divine · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Divine L'Homme de Cœur is a men's fragrance with a fresh, floral and green character, softened by a powdery, woody touch. It opens with juniper, angelica and cypress, which bring a cool, dry greenness. In the heart, orris absolute adds a powdery, floral softness. The base of musk, vetiver, ambergris and liatris spicata settles the scent on a woody, lightly sweet footing, while the spicy accord stays in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Business, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

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.

Bvlgari Man In Black All Blacks Limited Edition

8.2

Bvlgari · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black All Blacks Limited Edition by Bvlgari opens on rum and tobacco, then deepens into leather and benzoin, a sweet, smoky men's scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Over half of voters call it masculine or classic. It starts with rum and tobacco. Towards the heart, tuberose, leather and orris absolute take over, giving it a leathery, slightly powdery side. In the base, benzoin, gaiac wood and tonka bean keep it sweet, woody and gourmand, with spicy and oriental accords adding warmth. Bvlgari Man In Black and Carolina Herrera CH Men Privé have a close profile.

Grey Dorée

7.7

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Green

Abaco Grey Dorée is a fresh, floral men's fragrance with a green, powdery side, suited to cooler and mild seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Evening, daily wear, leisure and business are spread almost evenly. Though made for men, voters split equally between calling it masculine and feminine. Jasmine, rose and orris absolute lead the scent. The floral core is softened by a sweet, lightly spicy warmth, with a green freshness alongside. The powdery feel of orris shapes the overall impression. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Dior Souffle de Soie have a close profile.

Majestic Cashmere

7.9

Bentley · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley Majestic Cashmere is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around frankincense, orris absolute and cashmere wood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent. The top notes are frankincense, ambrette seed absolute and coriander. In the heart, orris absolute, cashmere wood and tonka bean add a powdery, creamy softness. The base of labdanum, patchouli, musk and Bourbon vetiver leaves a resinous, smoky and slightly leathery woodiness with an oriental feel.