The Perfume Library

Light Blue pour Homme Forever

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Forever is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most call it masculine, and a good number find it modern. It opens with Italian bergamot and grapefruit zest, a bright citrus note. In the heart, ozonic notes and violet leaf bring an aquatic, green freshness. Java vetiver, white musk and patchouli settle in the base, with a fruity, lightly sweet edge. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love and Benetton Cold have a close profile.

1 Million Lucky

8.0

Rabanne · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Lucky is a gourmand fragrance for men that links a fresh opening of greengage plum, grapefruit and ozonic notes to the sweetness of hazelnut and honey. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with plum and grapefruit cooled by ozonic notes. In the heart, jasmine, cashmere wood and cedarwood build a woody frame while hazelnut and honey push it towards a creamy, sweet tone. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss add an earthy balance underneath. Rabanne Lady Million Lucky and Polo Black have a close profile.

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.

Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and its longevity and sillage are rated good. Leisure, daily wear and sport are the most-named settings, and it can also work for the office. Voters see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot. In the heart, violet leaf, green notes and ozonic notes keep it light and watery. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and gaiac wood adds a woody footing. Light Blue pour Homme Forever and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Turathi (Brown)

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around amber, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least suggested season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with woody notes, amber, patchouli and ozonic notes. Towards the heart, vanilla and spicy notes add a warm, gourmand sweetness. The base holds aquatic notes, balsamic notes and rose, so the resinous, oriental feel ends on a soft floral touch. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Polo Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly sweet men's scent that opens on mango, cardamom and lemon and settles into cedarwood and patchouli. The top is mango, cardamom, lemon and mandarin orange: fruity, spicy and bright. In the heart, ozonic notes, artemisia and jasmine keep it airy. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean absolute and oakmoss builds a woody, slightly sweet floor. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Spring leads, with fall and summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find its character masculine. Calvin Klein Encounter and Jaguar Classic Chromite have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Sun

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Sun is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that leans towards summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds ozonic notes, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and ginger, giving a bright, cool start. In the heart, rosemary, cedarwood, coconut water and cypress pull the freshness in a woody direction. The base of vetiver, vanilla, white musk and oakmoss softens it and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend Spirit and Puma Aqua Man have a close profile.

Coach Blue

6.4

Coach · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Coach Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily, leisure and business settings ahead of evenings or nights out. It reads as masculine and modern. Absinth and lime sit on top, with ozonic notes and black pepper in the heart. Amber and cedarwood ground it in a woody base, while aquatic, green and spicy accords round out the fresh feel. It shares a close profile with Yves Rocher Antartic and Davidoff Cool Water.

Tabac Gentle Men's Care

6.1

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Gentle Men's Care is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, with sweet fruit and a light woody base that suits everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick fall and spring, then summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and rarely evenings. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with orange, pear and ozonic notes, fresh and slightly sweet. In the heart, lavender, cardamom and violet leaf add a floral, spicy touch. The base of ambergris, sandalwood and cashmeran settles it onto a woody footing, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords. David Beckham The Essence (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Saffira have a close profile.

Eternity for Men Air

6.2

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Air is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men with an aquatic, fruity lightness, suited to leisure and everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange, juniper berry and ozonic notes, then moves into lavender, green apple and violet leaf at the heart. Irish moss, ambergris and patchouli form the base. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and somewhat synthetic, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Cyrus Writer and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

White Heaven Beach Men

5.7

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Glamfume White Heaven Beach Men is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that leans towards summer and spring. It opens with bergamot blossom, grapefruit and geranium, with dry woods adding a light woody edge. The heart brings aldehydes, ozonic notes, lavender and patchouli, while the aquatic and green accords keep it airy. The base of labdanum, vetiver, white leather and ambergris softens and sweetens the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it is picked for. Most find it masculine, though some read it as feminine.

Red Line (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Red Line Eau de Toilette is built around bergamot, pineapple and apple, giving a fresh, citrusy, lightly woody scent made for men. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they link it to leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and sport. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with bergamot, lemon, pineapple and apple, which read fruity and bright. Lily of the valley, ozonic notes and aniseed sit in the heart, and patchouli, musk and cedarwood settle into a sweetish, woody base. Aquatic and spicy touches show in the accords.

Camouflage

5.9

Police · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Police Camouflage is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of cardamom, mint and lemon with cinnamon and nutmeg, finishing sweet and green. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also fits the office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with cardamom, mint, lemon and red apple. The heart of rhubarb, Provençal lavender and violet adds a floral, green touch, while cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten it, and vetiver leaves a dry trace.

Oud Lail Maleki

7.2

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Oud Lail Maleki is a men's perfume that opens with pink pepper, saffron and plum and settles into sandalwood, vanilla and leather, a floral, spicy scent softened by sweetness. Pink pepper, saffron and plum lead the top, with ozonic notes lifting it. In the heart, jasmine, iris and freesia build a floral backdrop. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and leather turns sweet, woody and resinous. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, and most voters read it as masculine. Moresque Scirocco and Francesca Dell'Oro Page 29 have a close profile.

Sun Men Fizz

6.5

Jil Sander · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jil Sander Sun Men Fizz is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on ozonic notes, cardamom and green apple, leaning towards summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and name daily wear, leisure and the office as the usual settings. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with a solar note, ozonic notes and cardamom, and the heart of green apple, marine notes, ambergris and orange blossom keeps that freshness going. The base of vanilla, patchouli and amber sweetens it slightly and gives it a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and fruity.

Canali Style (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Canali · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Canali Style Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent softened by spice, wood and leather, and it has been discontinued. The top opens with grapefruit, bergamot, melon and pineapple for a bright fruity lift, with violet leaf pulling it towards green. In the heart, pink pepper, nutmeg and coriander seed bring spice, while jasmine and geranium soften the middle. The base settles on cedarwood, patchouli, leather and tonka bean, giving a woody, faintly smoky, leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, summer and spring, with fewer choosing winter. It suits daily wear and the office best, and also works for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. Ulrich Lang Nightscape and Armand Basi Wild Forest have a close profile.

Atlas Cedar

6.5

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean-Charles Brosseau Atlas Cedar is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spice, greenery and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. It is worn mostly for work and daily use, and is seen as a masculine scent with a classic side. Tangerine, clementine and bergamot open it, joined by green notes, rhubarb and melon for freshness. Nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom run through the heart alongside jasmine. Vetiver, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss form an earthy, woody base.

Brise de Mer

7.1

Adlon · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Adlon Brise de Mer is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance led by lemon, sage and bergamot. Voters lean towards summer and spring, and place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both scores rest on few votes. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, sage, bergamot and rosewood, a cool, green start. In the heart, clove, thyme and nutmeg add a spicy warmth while ozonic notes keep the sea-air feel. The base settles on cedarwood and sandalwood, softened by musky notes. The fougère structure and a synthetic edge show in the accords.

1881 Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cerruti · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti 1881 Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles from a floral heart into a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool bite of violet leaf, ozonic notes and green pepper. Lavender, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar and amber leaves it earthy, woody and slightly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches along the way. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Dimensione Uomo Sensual Fougère and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui

7.7

Rasasi · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring leads the season votes, with autumn and summer close behind and winter a little further back. It is recommended about equally for daily wear, the office and leisure time, with evenings and nights out not far behind. Grapefruit, bergamot and lemon give the opening a bright citrus feel, while pink pepper and coriander add a light spice. The heart holds lavender, heliotrope and jasmine. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody frame, softened by tonka bean and amber. Armaf Ventana and Kajal Faris have a close profile.

Thé Brun

6.9

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Charles Brosseau Thé Brun is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, bergamot and green leaves and settles into Lapsang Souchong tea and vetiver, with a fresh, green and slightly smoky character. Most voters read it as masculine and lean towards spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It opens with cardamom, cinnamon, melon and pineapple, a fresh and lightly spiced start. Violet, lavender and jasmine in the heart add a floral bridge. The base of Lapsang Souchong tea, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss gives a woody, faintly smoky, earthy foundation. Aramis Havana and Azzaro pour Homme have a close profile.

Shu

8.2

Aswan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aswan Shu is a men's fragrance that sets bergamot, petitgrain and fig in a fresh, citrusy, aquatic frame, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with ozonic notes, bergamot and petitgrain, bright and citrus-led. The heart of fig, solar note and marine notes turns fruity, lightly sweet and watery. Ambroxan, labdanum and amberwood settle the base into a woody, creamy finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most, though it also gets worn for sport and evenings out. It is classed as masculine. Its profile is close to Ambra Molecule and Ocean Noir.

Limoncello Season

7.7

El Ganso · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

El Ganso Limoncello Season is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lemon, apple and ginger. It opens bright and lightly spicy with apple, lemon, ginger and elemi resin. In the heart, rose, patchouli and ozonic notes keep the freshness going with a green edge, and the base of moss, vanilla and musk softens it into a creamy, mildly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick leisure, daily wear and sport most often, with business and evening less so. Marketed as a men's fragrance, its clean, easy profile suits daytime wear.

Tendenza (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Van Gils

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Van Gils Tendenza Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spice, flowers and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with mint, bergamot, lime and pineapple, while cinnamon and juniper berry add a spicy edge. Lavender, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral heart. It dries down on vetiver, sandalwood and amber, warm, lightly powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate by voters, so it is measured rather than loud. Ratings are few, but the score is 7.3 out of 10. It is made for men and suits everyday wear. Montblanc Individuel and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.