The Perfume Library

19 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.

Colonia Pura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura is a fresh, citrus-led scent that leans towards spring and summer and is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with Italian bergamot, Italian orange and Paraguayan petigrain, a bright and slightly green citrus. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, French narcissus absolute and Russian coriander bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli and musk softens it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cologne Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, tarragon and lavender, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Frankincense and jasmine absolute form the heart. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky finish.

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.

Marcel

8.0

Marie Jeanne

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marie Jeanne Marcel is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets citrus and floral touches against a woody base. It opens with Italian bergamot, blood orange, French lavender and French rosemary, which read bright, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Madagascan ylang-ylang and Paraguayan petigrain add a soft floral note, while Haitian vetiver, cedar and Indonesian patchouli form a woody, powdery base as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it classic or feminine.

#005 Mechanic

5.8

Hunq · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Hunq #005 Mechanic is a men's fragrance built around red thyme, violet, patchouli and tobacco, where a floral, sweet and spicy side meets a smoky, leathery base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. It is classed as masculine, and its synthetic, woody character suits those who like a rough, workshop-like edge. Red thyme opens with a spicy note, then Paraguayan petigrain and violet bring a floral softness in the heart. The base is dominated by styrax, patchouli, tobacco, ambroxan and ISO-E-Super: the scent settles into a resinous, earthy and smoky line, rounded out by animal and leathery tones. Motörhead Man and Masque Montecristo have a close profile.

#006 Boxer

6.2

Hunq · 2023

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Hunq #006 Boxer is a men's fragrance that roughs up a floral and green core with spicy, earthy and smoky edges, with a noticeably synthetic tone among its accords. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange, sharpened by rosemary and red thyme. The heart builds a floral base from geranium, green leaves, violet and rose, while nutmeg and cumin add spice. In the base, pine, vetiver, patchouli and cade juniper pull it toward woody, earthy, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes makes this tentative. It reads masculine. Those after a similar profile could look at Hunq #005 Mechanic and Abel Grey Labdanum.

Lancetti Monsieur (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Lancetti · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lancetti Monsieur Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody masculine fragrance led by bergamot, thyme and Provençal lavender; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a balanced trail that stays fairly close to the skin. It reads as a men's fragrance, and its green, spicy fougère character suits those who like the classic style. The top is cool and bright with bergamot, lemon, thyme and mint, while Provençal lavender and Paraguayan petigrain add a green edge. In the heart, clary sage, rosewood and nutmeg soften the opening with some spice. The base settles into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky bed of frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli.

#Youngego

7.8

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand #Youngego is a fresh, green fougère for men, setting the crisp side of lavender and rosemary on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its projection good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it reads masculine. Lavender, rosemary and Paraguayan petigrain give an aromatic freshness, while clary sage and geranium add a floral, lightly spicy turn. Haitian vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood build an earthy, woody base, and amber softens it into something resinous and creamy. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme have a close profile.

Hypnôse Homme Cologne

6.6

Lancôme · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Hypnôse Homme Cologne is a men's scent that sets Sicilian bergamot, Calabrian citron and orange against a woody base of sandalwood and cedar; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin, and it may need refreshing during the day. It reads as masculine. Citrus notes come first, while Paraguayan petigrain adds a green freshness. Coriander seed and lavender push it gently towards spicy and floral, and sandalwood and cedar soften it into a woody finish. The overall impression is a fresh, green, slightly fruity cologne. Marc O'Polo Pure Morning Man and Hermès Eau d'Orange Douce have a close profile.