The Perfume Library

101 perfumes

Azzure Aoud

French Avenue · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

French Avenue Azzure Aoud is a bold oriental for men that sets a fruity sweetness against a smoky, leathery and spicy oud character. Passion fruit, saffron and rose open the scent, with the fruit and spice running together. Patchouli, oud and benzoin form a woody, smoky heart, and leather, vanilla, cistus and amber close it on a sweet, animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. About half of voters read it as masculine. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T19 and Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá have a close profile.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Nautic Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Baldessarini · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Nautic Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's scent, with a fruity sweetness set against a spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Passion fruit, seawater and mango open sweet and bright. In the heart, curry leaf, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk settle into a soft, woody base. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fresh Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Mexx · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Fresh Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice that suits a young, easygoing wearer. Passion fruit gives the opening a bright, fruity edge. Coriander and nutmeg add a spicy note in the heart, and amberwood softens and sweetens the base. The blend has a synthetic streak and stays fresh from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Vista Sul Mare

6.1

Linari · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Linari Vista Sul Mare is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that sets mandarin, lemon and grapefruit against marine notes. It opens on mandarin, lemon and bergamot, cooled by green and marine notes. The heart brings a light spice from clove, red pepper and juniper berry, with rose and lily of the valley adding softness. The base of white musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody finish. Longevity and projection are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most call it masculine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Carthusia Uomo (Eau de Parfum).

Othello

7.1

Il Profvmo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Il Profvmo Othello is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of Sicilian lemon, mandarin orange zest and passion fruit over a smoky, resinous base of oud and rose honey. The citrus and fruit lead at first; in the heart, silver birch, patchouli, queen-of-the-night and Omani frankincense add a green, floral and resinous turn. In the base, oud, ivy and rose honey pull it towards woody, slightly oriental and smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and business settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Agatho 195 a.C. and Parfums de Marly Shagya have a close profile.

Solarissimo - Levanzo

6.8

Azzaro · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Azzaro Solarissimo - Levanzo is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, pairing Italian lemon and passion fruit with basil and lavender. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It mostly reads as masculine. It opens with lemon and passion fruit, fresh, lightly sweet and fruity. Basil and lavender in the heart add a green, floral and spicy touch, and patchouli and cedarwood settle into a woody base. A synthetic edge runs through it. Its profile is close to Gucci Guilty pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Zara Man Green Savage.

Halston Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Halston · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Halston Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and lightly sweet men's fragrance built around tarragon, citrus fruits and passion fruit; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon and citrus fruits giving a green, crisp start, while passion fruit adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lavender, mint and cardamom bring a spicy coolness. Patchouli, labdanum and musk settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it suits work, leisure and daily wear. It reads as a men's fragrance. Caron L'Anarchiste and Acqua di Portofino have a close profile.

Eau de Prep Tommy

5.7

Tommy Hilfiger · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Eau de Prep Tommy is a fresh men's scent that opens on grapefruit, tonic water and passion fruit before settling into white pepper and juniper; it has been discontinued. The opening is a citrus and aquatic freshness from grapefruit and tonic water, with passion fruit and clary sage adding a light fruity, green edge. In the heart, white pepper, juniper and lavender absolute bring a spicy, green feel. The base of amber, woods and suede rests the scent on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Boss Orange Made for Summer

6.1

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Orange Made for Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, fruity side that suits warm days and relaxed wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint and passion fruit, bright and fresh from the first spray, with a fruity sweetness alongside. Geranium in the heart adds a floral, green touch, and vetiver in the base settles the scent onto an earthy footing. The accords also carry a synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business wear, and few choose it for a night out. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Cartier Eau de Cartier Zeste de Soleil have a close profile.

Performance Intense Black

7.3

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that links a bright opening of passion fruit, grapefruit and black pepper to the warmth of leather and amber. Passion fruit and grapefruit give the opening a fruity freshness, while black pepper and ginger sharpen it with spice. In the heart, mint, cashmere and spicy notes come forward; the base of precious woods, leather, amber and white musk settles it on a woody, slightly sweet footing. A synthetic edge shows in the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with night out and business not far behind. Its value for money is rated highly. It shares a close profile with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint.

Reaction T-Shirt

6.5

Kenneth Cole · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenneth Cole Reaction T-Shirt is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters point to daytime and leisure use, with sport and business trailing behind. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. The top is a fruity burst of apple, pear, passion fruit and watermelon. The heart turns airy and lightly aromatic with gin tonic, juniper berry and lavender. White musk, cotton and sandalwood close it in the base, leaving a soft, powdery, clean feel. Dumont Nitro Red and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Virgo

7.9

French Avenue · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

French Avenue Virgo is a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around bergamot, jasmine and oud. It opens with bergamot, ginger and passion fruit, which give a fresh, lightly fruity and spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and osmanthus add a soft floral note, while oud settles them onto a smoky, resinous base. The dry-down turns woody and leathery through labdanum, papyrus, patchouli and vetiver. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, and they view it favourably for the price. It reads masculine. Widian Samar and Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice have a close profile.

Adam Levine for Men

5.4

Adam Levine · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adam Levine for Men is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays near the skin. Voters mostly suggest leisure, daytime and business wear, and some choose it for sport. It is made for men. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange, lemon grass, sage and violet leaf, which give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, passion fruit, guava leaf and ginger add a fruity, spicy softness. Amber, sandalwood and cedar form a woody base. The accords also carry a floral and synthetic touch. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2020 and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.

315 Prestige

6.6

La Rive

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive 315 Prestige is a fruity, sweet scent for men, set on a spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so that judgement is tentative. No clear season or occasion stands out, but it is positioned as a men's fragrance. It opens with passion fruit, lime and ginger, while pepper and caviar add a sharper edge. The heart brings vodka, clove, cinnamon and mint, spicy and cool at once. The base of woody notes, leather and amber leaves a sweet, oriental warmth.