The Perfume Library

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and fig leaf, giving a fresh, fruity start. Violet leaf, patchouli and black pepper add a spicy, lightly woody heart. In the base, saffron, frankincense, musk and tonka bean soften and sweeten it.

Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic

8.9

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic is a dark, sweet-leaning men's fragrance that sets floral and fruity notes against spice, wood and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings, while office and daily wear come well behind. On character, masculine leads, followed by modern and classic. It opens on black cherry, grapefruit and bergamot, with neroli and clary sage softening the fruit. The heart brings tobacco, jasmine, iris and opium forward. In the base, amber, leather, labdanum, tonka bean and vanilla settle the scent into a warm, sweet depth. Byredo Bibliothèque and Xerjoff Muse have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Absolute

8.0

Bentley · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Bentley for Men Absolute pairs a spicy, woody character with a smoky, resinous texture, and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, ginger and pink pepper, which give a warm, sharp spice. In the heart, sandalwood, papyrus and Atlas cedar build a woody body, while ambergris, oud and moss in the base settle it onto an earthy, serious footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it shows up mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer is its weakest season. Most read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to L'Atelier Parfum Burning for Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Gucci pour Homme (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gucci · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gucci pour Homme is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. In the heart, pimento, cedar and patchouli build a spicy, earthy woodiness. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, with smoky and leathery touches in the background.

Purpose 50

8.4

Amouage · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Purpose 50 is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, pimento and frankincense and settles into vanilla and suede. Bergamot and pink pepper give the opening some light, while pimento and frankincense add a resinous warmth. In the heart, vetiver, papyrus and sandalwood build a woody frame softened by rose. The base brings vanilla and saffron sweetness, with suede leaving a leathery, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer a distant last, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Amouage Purpose and Monkoku Crimson Spell 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.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense

7.0

Issey Miyake · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of yuzu and orange to the spicy warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. The citrus opening is built from yuzu, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange zest, giving it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron bring the spice, while blue lotus and camphor cool it down. The base of frankincense, papyrus, benzoin and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Baldessarini Del Mar (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Kyōto have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré

8.3

Issey Miyake · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, with a warm, resinous and slightly smoky character that suits evenings in the colder months. It opens with nutmeg, coriander, saffron and cinnamon leading the spice. In the heart, papyrus, leather, Atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver give it a dry, woody, leathery body. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla softens the spice and leaves a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Lelas Amber and Lattafa Qaa'ed.

Amber Malaki

7.9

Chopard · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Amber Malaki is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. A few wear it in spring, while summer is rarely chosen. It opens with frankincense and orange blossom, and amber and papyrus form the heart. Cistus and Bourbon vanilla settle at the base, leaving a spicy, woody, slightly smoky sweetness. Serge Lutens Ambre sultan and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Black Edition

7.6

Bentley · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley for Men Black Edition is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent that opens on tangerine, violet and pink pepper and rests on Atlas cedar. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with fewer picking winter. It leans towards business and daily wear, and less towards evening or nights out. More than half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top notes of tangerine, violet, pink pepper and nutmeg pair citrus with spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, patchouli and papyrus add a green, earthy tone. The base settles into dry woods, Atlas cedar, moss, tonka bean and frankincense, softened by musk.

Cuir Garamante

8.0

Parfums MDCI · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante is a warm men's fragrance of leather, spice and resin that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen. Most call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with nutmeg, pink pepper and saffron for a spicy warmth. At the heart, rose, papyrus, leather and oud build a smoky, leathery core. In the base, labdanum, sandalwood, frankincense and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it and soften it into a resinous, woody warmth. Ferrari Essence Oud and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Homme Soir (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bvlgari · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari pour Homme Soir Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, spicy and woody texture. Darjeeling tea gives the top a bright, slightly dry freshness, and papyrus sets a woody base for the heart. Amber and musk soften the base, though the fresh, green character stays in front and a faintly synthetic sheen lingers in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is also worn comfortably in summer. It leans towards office and daytime use, and most voters read it as masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Hiver and Abercrombie & Fitch Batch No. 46 have a close profile.

Shagya

7.1

Parfums de Marly

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Shagya is a fresh, citrusy opening set against the smoky, woody air of oud and papyrus, aimed at men; it has been discontinued. Pink pepper and bergamot give the top a bright, spicy start. In the heart, geranium adds a green, floral note while oud brings a resinous, smoky depth. In the base, papyrus and musk settle it onto a dry, woody, soft ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind. Leisure, business and evening wear are spread fairly evenly. Nearly half of voters find it masculine. Arabian Oud Al Fareed and Hima Jomo Lhasa Rose 1924 have a close profile.

One Man Show Oud Edition

7.4

Jacques Bogart · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Jacques Bogart One Man Show Oud Edition is a smoky, spicy masculine scent built around oud, leather and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come up most often. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and red thyme, a slightly green, sharp start. In the heart, geranium, spices and oud take over; papyrus, patchouli and leather then settle it onto a woody, earthy, leathery base. The overall impression is synthetic, resinous and animalic. Floris Leather Oud and Sentifique Testostérone have a close profile.

Hommage à l'Homme Voyageur

7.6

Lalique · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Voyageur is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of bergamot and cardamom with an earthy heart of patchouli, vetiver and papyrus; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and cardamom give the opening a bright, citrusy, spicy freshness. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver and papyrus build a green, woody, slightly smoky character. In the base, vanilla, amber and moss sweeten it and add a resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and use is spread fairly evenly across daily wear, evenings and the office. It reads masculine and classic. M. Micallef Akowa and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

VIII: Rococo - Immortelle

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Clive Christian VIII: Rococo - Immortelle is a woody, resinous scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with a fresh citrus lift of lemon and bergamot. Immortelle sits at the heart, carrying the green and floral side. The base of amber, papyrus and vetiver settles into a sweet, earthy, lightly smoky woodiness.

Hamdani

6.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfums de Marly Hamdani is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with frankincense and myrrh, then warms through honey, gaiac wood and clove at the heart. The base is dense with styrax, tobacco, benzoin and leather, while papyrus and sandalwood give it a woody footing. The overall impression is oriental, earthy and slightly animalic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. LM Parfums Hard Leather and Rania J. T. Habanero have a close profile.

Bois de Yuzu

6.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu is a fresh men's fragrance of citrus and green notes that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange and ginger, a citrus brightness with a light spice alongside. In the heart, yuzu wood and clary sage give it a green, fruity turn. Patchouli and papyrus settle into a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a fairly light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a much rarer choice. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel.

Vision in a Dream Psychedelic

8.5

Clive Christian · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Vision in a Dream Psychedelic is a green, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and the character reads masculine and classic. The top opens green and fruity with mugwort, kaffir lime leaf, apple skin and galbanum. The heart turns spicy, resinous and leathery through labdanum, frankincense, clove, cinnamon and suede. The base rests on woody vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood, with sweet and smoky tones running through it.

Black Friday

7.9

French Avenue · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Black Friday is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with apple, cinnamon and saffron and deepens into leather and rose. The top notes pair apple with cinnamon and saffron, so a fruity sweetness meets a spicy warmth. In the heart, leather and rose balance the floral and leathery sides. The base of moss, patchouli, papyrus and musk sets it on an earthy, woody, lightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine. Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi and Perris Monte Carlo Bois d'Oud have a close profile.

Rose Malaki

7.8

Chopard · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chopard Rose Malaki is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that sets rose against cardamom, saffron, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though marketed for men, a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Cardamom, saffron and papyrus open it spicy and dry. In the heart, rose absolute and rose sit beside the smoky firmness of leather. Vanilla, Atlas cedar and patchouli sweeten the base and close it on a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

No Limit$ Plein Super Fre$h

7.0

Philipp Plein · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Philipp Plein No Limit$ Plein Super Fre$h is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men that opens with blackcurrant, black fig and marine notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has its share too. It suits leisure, evenings and nights out, and it reads masculine and modern. Blackcurrant, lavender and artemisia give the top a green, cool feel. Black pepper, cardamom and ginger add spice at the heart, while grapefruit and bergamot keep it bright. Papyrus, sandalwood and cedarwood build a woody base, lightly sweetened by white chocolate and Bourbon vanilla. The smoky and leathery touches stay in the background.

Io Myself

7.1

Etro · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etro Io Myself is a men's fragrance that leans towards cooler weather, with a spicy, sweet and smoky oriental character suited to fall and winter. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place. Evening, leisure and night-out wear are the occasions it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, though a sizeable share also find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and lemon, then moves into Turkish rose absolute, saffron and cedarwood. The base is dominated by oud, Honduras styrax, amber, papyrus, labdanum and musk, and it settles into a resinous, woody sweetness with a touch of smoke.

König (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Yosh · 2013

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yosh König Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a woody, smoky and leathery body; it has been discontinued. Red apple and sage give the scent a fruity, green freshness. Cypress, papyrus and vetiver set it on a woody footing, while firewood and leather add a smoky, leathery edge. Amber and white musk soften that edge, and snow flower adds a light, cool touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Hackett Bespoke and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.