The Perfume Library

1 Million (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Rabanne · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Red mandarin orange and peppermint give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, cinnamon and rose absolute bring spice and sweetness, and the base settles into a warm, woody-oriental mix of leather and amberketal. The overall impression is gourmand, synthetic and clearly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear; summer and the office are chosen less. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million Intense have a close profile.

Green Irish Tweed

8.1

Creed · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Green Irish Tweed pairs lemon, galbanum and lavender in a green, fresh and woody style, a masculine scent for spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens with vervain, lemon, bergamot and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, violet leaf and violet bring a soft floral touch. Oakmoss, Indian sandalwood and cedarwood leave it on a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, business and leisure wear leading. Most see it as masculine and classic. Issey Miyake A Scent and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Viking

7.8

Creed · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Viking is a fresh, green and woody men's scent led by citrus and spice, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens bright with orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, cooled by pink pepper and peppermint. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and lavender add a soft floral layer while clove and pimento keep the spice present. White musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood dry it down into a woody, dry base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and business settings, and reads as masculine and classic. Gutteridge Vasame and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, balanced by green and woody tones and suited to everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close next, while winter trails behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. The top opens with rum, peppermint and lime: cool, bright and lightly sweet. A floral touch in the heart softens it. The base of cedar, vetiver and patchouli settles into a woody, slightly spicy green. Guerlain Homme L'Eau and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Geranium pour Monsieur

7.2

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Geranium pour Monsieur is a fresh, green and spicy take on geranium, made for men. Chinese geranium and the cool edge of mint and peppermint set the tone from the start; cinnamon and clove add warmth, while sandalwood and frankincense lay a woody base underneath. Fresh, green and woody accords lead, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic, though some also find it modern. Heeley Menthe Fraîche and Electimuss Silvanus have a close profile.

Spicebomb Night Vision (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody body, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Clove, cardamom, black pepper and grapefruit lead the top, with green apple and lemon keeping it bright. Lavender and rosemary add an herbal touch in the heart, while fir balsam, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. Night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Zara For Him Black Edition Intense and Diesel Only The Brave Wild have a close profile.

Ombre Noire

8.2

Lalique · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Lalique Ombre Noire is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads mainly as masculine and classic. Fig leaf, Italian bergamot and peppermint give it a fresh start. Frankincense, papyrus, cinnamon and tobacco follow, and a smoky, resinous, earthy character takes over. Myrrh, tonka bean, cedarwood and cognac then settle it into a sweet, woody finish. Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir have a close profile.

Gntonic

7.4

M. Micallef · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

M. Micallef Gntonic is a fresh, citrusy and green scent sold as a men's fragrance, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, peppermint, lime and ginger, with bitter orange adding a slightly sharp edge. Nutmeg, orange blossom and cedar soften the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and moss lay down a woody, green footing, and white musk and amber finish it with a clean warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads as masculine and modern. Lanvin Vetyver (Eau de Toilette) and Kenneth Cole Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Intense Gold

7.4

Câline · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Câline Intense Gold is a men's fragrance for autumn and winter days, opening fresh and settling into a spicy, woody sweetness. The top notes of peppermint, mandarin orange and apple bring coolness and a fruity lift. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon, rose and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. The base of musk, leather, amber, cedarwood and tonka bean grounds it in a woody, oriental, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters find it masculine. Niche 4 All Oriental Amber and Anfas Dhai have a close profile.

Tabac Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender with a woody heart of vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a citrusy, green-edged scent made for men. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, green leaves and peppermint give it a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oakmoss lead, while cardamom and patchouli add a spicy edge. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it slightly, with the smoky, woody side lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Parfums de Marly Percival and Penhaligon's No. 33 have a close profile.

Armani Code Sport (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, minty citrus fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Mint leads here: spearmint, mint and peppermint sit beside lemon and mandarin orange for a cool, crisp feel. Ginger adds a light spice, while ambroxan and vetiver give it a soft, woody footing. It reads aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is suggested for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. Its character reads masculine. Armani Code Sport Athlete and Kenzo Homme Sport have a close profile.

Lempicka Green Lover

7.7

Lolita Lempicka · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lolita Lempicka Lempicka Green Lover is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It also works for the office, while evening and night-out wear get fewer votes. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a modern character also standing out. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Sichuan pepper, a bright citrus with a light spice. In the heart, juniper berry and peppermint add a cool, green edge. The base of musk and Bourbon vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet softness. Perris Monte Carlo Arancia di Sicilia and L'Erbolario Rabarbaro have a close profile.

Vetiver Royal Bourbon (2014)

8.0

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Vetiver Royal Bourbon is a masculine vetiver fragrance that joins a fresh, green start to a woody, smoky, earthy body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. Peppermint, thyme and vetiver absolute give a cool, green, spicy start. The heart holds labdanum, Bourbon vetiver, sandalwood and iris. In the base, tobacco, leather and oakmoss pull it towards a smoky, resinous warmth. Chanel Sycomore and Etro Vetiver have a close profile.

L'Essentiel

7.4

Rituals · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Rituals L'Essentiel is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy streak over a woody base. Bergamot and citrus notes give it a bright start, and peppermint cools it further. Cardamom, ginger and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and patchouli build the woody base, with moss lending a slightly earthy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer suits it too. Daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings; half of the voters find it masculine, and many call it modern.

Guerlain Homme L'Eau

7.9

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Homme L'Eau is a fresh, watery men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes, easy to wear by day and in warm weather; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the most chosen settings are daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lime, while peppermint and rum add a slightly sharper edge. Pelargonium forms a floral, green heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and cedar settle the scent into a dry, woody finish.

Classic 8.0 / 8.0

7.3

Zara · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Classic 8.0 / 8.0 is a fresh, floral and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. The top carries violet, melon and peppermint, with lily of the valley and aquatic notes in the heart. Musk, cedarwood and amber settle underneath as a soft woody base, while green and fruity touches add a light sweetness. Adidas Pure Lightness and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Silverlake

8.2

Bentley · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bentley for Men Silverlake is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of peppermint and lemon against a spicy, aromatic heart of pink pepper and lavender. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it also wears in fall. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine, though many also find it modern. It opens with a cool burst of peppermint and lemon. In the heart, pink pepper, violet leaf absolute and lavender pull this toward a spicy, green tone. White musk and amberwood settle the base into a soft woody finish. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. M. Micallef Gntonic and Aura Perfume Menthe Froide have a close profile.

1 Million Absolutely Gold

7.5

Rabanne · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold, a discontinued men's fragrance, pairs red mandarin orange, cinnamon and oud in a sweet, spicy build. Red mandarin orange and peppermint open it, with cinnamon and rose absolute at the heart and iris and oud underneath. Floral and fruity accords sit on a sweet, gourmand base, while spicy, woody and leathery touches push it in an oriental direction, with a synthetic sheen running through. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Intense and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.

Oceanic Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Korres · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Korres Oceanic Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic scent with green and spicy sides, softened by a sweet, creamy touch, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Amber sits at the top, peppermint in the heart and cardamom at the base. The coolness and watery feel lead, with the green side backing them up. The cardamom's spice keeps the sweetness in check, while the creamy texture rounds things off; a slightly synthetic sheen is noticeable too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though votes also lean modern. La Manufacture BôHaras and Zara Blueshape have a close profile.

Twice pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Iceberg · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Iceberg Twice pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens on yuzu, lemon and peppermint, suits spring and summer days, and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Black Label Men and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau. It opens with yuzu, lemon and peppermint for a bright citrus lift, and tagetes adds a green edge. In the heart, tarragon, thyme and lavender keep the herbal, spicy side going, while jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli settle it onto a woody, slightly powdery base.

Select

7.4

Mercedes-Benz · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mercedes-Benz Select is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green and fruity shades, suited to easy everyday wear in warmer weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, and the heart of peppermint and apple keeps the freshness fruity and cool. The base of ambrox, musk and patchouli settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy footing with a synthetic sheen.

Y (Eau Fraîche)

5.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent Y is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with some business use too. It reads masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with a fruity, sweet touch and the woody side kept in the background. The top carries cedarwood and frankincense, while ginger, pepper and lemon sit in the heart. Lavender, geranium, peppermint and juniper berry in the base keep it cool. It has a close profile to Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Y Le Parfum.

Cool Water Night Dive (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Davidoff · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Night Dive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance with a spicy, woody twist; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, pistachio wood, mastic, peppermint and fruits, where a fruity, sweet side softens the freshness. The heart brings cashmeran, sage, tobacco and black pepper for a spicier depth, and the base settles into woody notes, suede, amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its character reads masculine and modern. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Rabanne Invictus Intense have a close profile.

Wildfire

7.9

Malbrum · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Malbrum Wildfire is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around patchouli, frankincense and black pepper. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best at leisure, in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent moves as a single block. Black pepper, nutmeg and clove leaf carry the spice, while patchouli and frankincense lay a resinous, earthy base. Amber and vanilla sweeten that dryness, and the animal and smoky accords add depth.