The Perfume Library

Office for Men

7.3

Fragrance One · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Fragrance One Office for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, with aquatic and fruity touches that sit close to work and everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, iris and ambrox, and a spicy, woody line takes shape in the heart through pink pepper, Paradisone® and Cachalox. The base dries down to woody notes, patchouli and musk. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and airy. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Spring and summer are the most recommended seasons, and business and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine; Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Jimmy Choo Man Ice have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Essenza

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. It opens with Cascalone®, bergamot and grapefruit, which give a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, sage, jasmine and basil add a green, floral layer, while the aquatic feel keeps things fresh. The base rests on Atlas cedar, patchouli and vetiver for a woody ground, softened by Ambrox. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads masculine, and many also call it modern. Intenso di Basilico by Carthusia and Guerlain Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Acqua Essenziale Blu (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office; it has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot, lemon and green cardamom make a bright opening. In the heart, lavender and Atlas cedar lead, with cypriol and Cascalone® supporting the woody, spicy line. In the base, ambrox, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean soften it into a lightly sweet, powdery finish. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the freshness up. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Versace Dylan Blue and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Pi Air

7.3

Givenchy · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Pi Air is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance softened by a floral and sweet side, suited to daytime and relaxed settings. Ginger and neroli open the scent, with Provençal lavender, Paradisone® and rosemary at the heart. Musk, benzoin and cedarwood sit underneath, giving it a woody, powdery and creamy base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a fruity edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes among occasions. It reads masculine and modern to most voters. Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Eau Néroli Ambrée and Korres White Tea have a close profile.

VIP Club - Addictive Oriental

6.7

Mercedes-Benz · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mercedes-Benz VIP Club - Addictive Oriental is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start to a sweet, woody base, with powdery and spicy shades along the way. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. With its fresh, woody build it reads as a masculine scent. It opens with lemon zest, mint and Paradisone®. Lavender, clary sage and fig leaf then form a green, floral middle. In the base, sandalwood, cashmere wood and tonka bean sweeten it and close on a powdery, gourmand warmth. El Ganso Friday Edition and Azzaro Sport have a close profile.

Uomo Absolute

7.0

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, bergamot and mint on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is lemon, cardamom, Calabrian bergamot and mint, so the opening is fresh, citrusy and lightly spiced. In the heart, cedar, sage and vetiver pull the scent in a woody, aquatic direction. The base of amberwood, musk and vanilla softens that freshness into a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote count is small, so the ratings are only a rough guide. With its fresh, woody build it sits close to everyday wear. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a similar profile.

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Voski · 2013