The Perfume Library

Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lime, bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, with jasmine softening that brightness. In the heart, freesia, hyacinth, rose and marine notes give it a floral, watery feel. Musk, amber, cedar and patchouli ground the base in a woody dry-down.

Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chanel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Eau de Toilette opens with fresh lemon, lavender and bergamot and settles into the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber, in a clearly masculine style. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. Fall and spring lead, with summer and winter not far behind. Daytime, office and leisure wear are chosen more often than evening. Most voters call it masculine or classic. Fresh citrus and lavender come first, while ginger and mandarin orange add a light spicy, fruity edge. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver and cedar give a woody line, softened by jasmine and rose. In the base, amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while leather and oakmoss keep it dry underneath.

1872 for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days. The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Lancôme Trophée.

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Ciel Man

7.2

Amouage · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Ciel Man is a men's fragrance that opens with rose, lavender and bergamot, turns spicy with cinnamon and cardamom, and settles on vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, with evening and night out further back. Most voters find it masculine, while some call it classic or modern. The opening is fresh with lavender and bergamot, while rose and lily of the valley add a floral side. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom bring spice, and jasmine and peach soften it with sweetness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and frankincense leaves a woody, slightly oriental trail.

Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي

8.8

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي is a sweet, woody men's scent that carries a bright peach and bergamot opening through a heart of cedarwood, jasmine and lotus into sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Peach and bergamot give a fruity opening, while lotus, jasmine and cedarwood bring floral and woody tones to the heart. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it into something powdery, creamy and gourmand, with spicy and oriental touches keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine. Gaultier² and Cašmir have a close profile.

Aqua Palma

7.2

Montale · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aqua Palma is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent built around citrus notes, peach and tuberose, and it suits spring and summer days. Citrus notes and peach give it a fruity brightness, while tuberose and iris add a floral layer. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris soften the whole into a sweet, creamy, lightly woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works at the office. Sold as a men's perfume, it splits votes almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads close to unisex. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T12 and Joop! Thrill Woman have a close profile.

Risqué pour Homme / Creation-R pour Homme (Parfum)

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Risqué pour Homme / Creation-R pour Homme is a masculine scent that opens with a fresh citrus and green lift before settling into a chypre, woody and smoky depth; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, lemon, litsea cubeba and lavender make up a bright citrus opening. In the heart, peach, jasmine and geranium bring a soft floral turn. The base is led by cedarwood, myrrh, oakmoss and vetiver, with the resinous, smoky side settling in there. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and the office. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme (Parfum) and Goodman's have a close profile.

Le Dandy pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

d'Orsay · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

d'Orsay Le Dandy pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens on pineapple, peach and whisky and settles into a spicy, sweet base of tobacco and benzoin. The top is fruity and sweet, with pineapple, peach, plum and whisky. Cardamom, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger bring the spice in the heart. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco and Peru balsam turns resinous, smoky and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Serge Lutens Arabie and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Kenzo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme (2016) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with bergamot, lemon, mint and sage, while marine notes and cardamom round out the freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, pine needle and peach come forward, with jasmine and rose staying in the background. The base turns woody with vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood, and vanilla adds a light sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Hugo and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Kajal Homme II

7.6

Kajal · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kajal Homme II is a woody, sweet men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon to a lavender and spice heart. Citrus leads at the start, with green notes and orange blossom softening the freshness. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and clary sage give it a fougère feel, clove and cinnamon add spice, and peach brings a light fruitiness. The base rests on sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, rounded off by musk and sweet notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes, and most voters read it as masculine. Nina Ricci Ricci-Club and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.

E: Gourmande Oriental

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Clive Christian E: Gourmande Oriental is a sweet, spicy gourmand scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and few choose it for summer. More voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Cinnamon, clove and labdanum give it a spicy, resinous warmth. Maple and rum deepen the sweetness, while peach softens it a little. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with woody and smoky shades staying in the background. Evody Noir d'Orient and Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée have a close profile.

Nautica Blue (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Nautica · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Nautica Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, relaxed days and everyday wear. It opens with pineapple, bergamot and peach, a fruity freshness with citrus out in front. Jasmine and water lily soften the heart. In the dry-down, cedar, sandalwood and musk sit underneath, and the sweet, synthetic feel lasts to the end. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with some choosing it for business. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Davidoff Cool Water Woman and Ajmal Blu (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sboy for Him

5.6

Sboy by Draco

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Sboy by Draco Sboy for Him is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity brightness with a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness, and voters call it modern. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for nights out, leisure and evenings. More voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Bergamot and lemon give it a fresh lift, while peach adds a fruity side. Vanilla, caramel, coconut and tonka bean make it sweet and creamy, iris brings the powder, and oakmoss and sandalwood add a woody depth. It also has a synthetic edge. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Aziri Granita have a close profile.

Exception (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gainsboro · 1987

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gainsboro Exception Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a floral, green start into a sweet, woody and resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot, lavender and thyme, fresh and herbal. In the heart, geranium, iris, peach and rose add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery warmth, with spicy and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and votes are spread fairly evenly across evening, daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Homme de Grès (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Grès · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Grès Homme de Grès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent that sets bergamot and neroli against jasmine, peach and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright, slightly green freshness, while jasmine and peach pull that freshness toward something floral and faintly fruity. Sandalwood, amber and musk build a powdery, resinous and warm base underneath. Spicy and leathery touches stay in the background, and the chypre structure gives the whole a classic line. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Dior Cologne Royale and Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet have a close profile.

Tactics (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Shiseido · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Shiseido Tactics Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy fougère with a woody edge, made for men. Bergamot, lemon and galbanum open it bright and green, while juniper berry and peach add a light fruity touch. In the heart, pine, mint and thyme bring a spicy, resinous feel. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base soften and sweeten the finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall, and mostly pick daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Halston Halston 1-12 and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green have a close profile.

Solomon

8.3

Eau de Moe · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Moe Solomon is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that opens on Italian bergamot, green mandarin orange and Spanish lemon, with a fruity, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead. Its character votes lean feminine and modern, with masculine behind. The opening is bright citrus. In the heart, orange blossom, peach and lemon cake sweeten it, adding a gourmand, creamy softness. Cedarwood, white musk and amber settle it onto a clean, warm base.

Ricci-Club (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Nina Ricci · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Ricci-Club Eau de Toilette is a fresh fougère for men built on citrus and green notes over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender. In the heart, cypress, rose, jasmine and peach add a soft floral and fruity touch. Sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine. Joop! Berlin and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Bruno Gold Intense

7.9

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Bruno Gold Intense is a fruity, spicy men's fragrance that opens on peach, clove and cinnamon and settles into vanilla and amber. The top is peach, clove, cinnamon and tropical fruits, a fresh, fruity start sharpened by spice. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and nutmeg add a soft floral layer. The base of woody notes, vanilla and amber sweetens everything and pulls it towards an oriental warmth, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it lasts long and carries clearly. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its value for money is rated highly. Bruno Banani About Men and Asabi № 4 Intense have a close profile.

Narcotic Intense

8.6

MAD Parfumeur · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

MAD Parfumeur Narcotic Intense pairs the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange with the warmth of jasmine, cardamom and cinnamon, and is presented as a men's fragrance. Narcotic Intense is rated very strong for longevity and strong for sillage. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with night out, business and evening close behind. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange, pepper and peach. The heart turns floral, creamy and sweet as jasmine and peony meet cardamom, cinnamon and coconut. Musk, sandalwood and amber settle underneath as a woody base. The accords read fresh, floral, fruity, sweet, woody and creamy.

Mandarina Duck Man

7.2

Mandarina Duck · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mandarina Duck Man is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of grapefruit, blood orange and peach against a spicy heart and a woody base of vetiver and musk; it has been discontinued. The top notes of grapefruit, blood orange and peach give it a citrusy, lightly sweet and fruity freshness. In the heart, nutmeg, thyme and cardamom add a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, musk and oud settles it on a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. Voters lean towards leisure and business wear, followed by sport and daily use. Dunhill Icon Racing and Hugo Boss Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Furusiyya - Black Incense

7.7

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Furusiyya - Black Incense is a fresh, spicy, smoky and woody men's fragrance led by black pepper, lavender, oud and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the ratings are best read with caution. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is picked most for nights out, then for leisure and evenings. It opens with the sharp freshness of black pepper, bergamot and lime, softened by the fruity sweetness of peach. In the heart, lavender, jasmine, cedarwood and almond give a floral and woody turn. The base of patchouli, amber, oud and sandalwood carries it into a sweet, smoky, oriental character. Widian Liwa and Kelsey Berwin Dinar have a close profile.