The Perfume Library

15 perfumes

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Colonia Leather (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather is a masculine scent for autumn and winter evenings, moving from bright citrus into leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and for daily wear. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Homme have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Brazilian orange and raspberry, a bright citrus-fruit start. The heart brings rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, with a spicy tone taking over. In the base, Paraguayan gaiac wood, Atlas cedar and leather settle into a woody, smoky, resinous finish.

Black Tie for Men

6.2

Fragrance One · 2020

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance One Black Tie for Men is a men's scent that pairs bright citrus with spice, wood and a faintly smoky, leathery edge. It opens with Italian lemon, American orange and Brazilian mandarin orange, a fruity, sweet citrus layer. Paraguayan gaiac wood brings the woody, smoky side in the heart, and vetiver, cardamom and patchouli settle it onto a spicy, earthy base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Voters mostly see it as masculine and classic. Montblanc Explorer Extreme and Zara Vibrant Leather (2018) have a close profile.

Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Leather Eau de Parfum is a leathery, masculine-leaning scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Sicilian lemon, raspberry and Brazilian orange give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. The heart holds rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, where the floral side is balanced by spice. The base of leather, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, smoky footing.

Mauboussin pour Lui In Black

7.8

Mauboussin · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mauboussin pour Lui In Black is a men's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, lifted by fresh and woody touches, and it leans towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with salted caramel, mint and Italian mandarin orange, the mint and citrus keeping the caramel from turning heavy. In the heart, black violet, French sage and Virginia cedar bring floral and spicy shades together with wood. The base of Indonesian patchouli, benzoin and Paraguayan gaiac wood settles into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening is the most common occasion, though office and daily wear get votes too. It reads masculine and modern. Giorgio Armani Sensi and Memo Paris Quartier Latin have a close profile.

1979 - L'Essence de Présence

7.7

YVRA · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

YVRA 1979 - L'Essence de Présence is a men's scent that pairs the fresh, citrusy lift of bergamot and Indian cardamom with pepper and woods such as vetiver and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind, so it isn't tied to one season. It leans towards daytime, office and night-out wear, and most voters read it as masculine. The notes read as one whole: bergamot and Indian cardamom bring freshness, while pepper adds spice. Virginia cedar, Paraguayan gaiac wood, vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build a woody, slightly smoky base. Green, resinous and synthetic touches run through the accords. Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme have a close profile.

Passenger pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

S.T. Dupont · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

S.T. Dupont Passenger pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of grapefruit and bergamot with a spicy heart of pink pepper, cardamom and lavender, settling on patchouli, gaiac wood and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. It is made for men and has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with grapefruit, bergamot and violet leaf. The heart adds spice through cardamom, pink pepper, lavender and ginger. The base of patchouli, benzoin, gaiac wood and leather turns woody, smoky and leathery. Montblanc Explorer and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Lú - Mercurio

7.4

Ludovica di Loreto

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Mercurio is a perfume classed as masculine, with a floral and sweet body kept warm by spice, wood and resin. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with daily and business wear close behind. It opens with pimento, cinnamon, Sri Lankan pink pepper and turmeric for a spicy warmth. The heart settles on French violet and Turkish rose over patchouli and vetiver for an earthy footing. In the base, tonka bean, leather, amber and vanilla bring the sweetness forward.