The Perfume Library

Lyric Man

7.8

Amouage · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Lyric Man is a fresh, green and lightly sweet masculine scent that sets bright citrus against spice, flowers and warm woods. It opens with a sparkling citrus lift of bergamot and lime. The heart brings orange blossom, rose, saffron, nutmeg and ginger, with angelica and galbanum adding a green edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, frankincense and musk softens everything into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Malabah and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Calvin Klein · 1986

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a classic masculine character, best suited to cooler-weather evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with lime, bergamot and lavender, while cinnamon and coriander add spice. Clove, nutmeg and sage lead the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli settle into a sweet, resinous warmth at the base. It dries down powdery and oriental.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

Royal Mayfair (2009) / Windsor

7.8

Creed · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Mayfair / Windsor is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a floral and woody body, made for men and now discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it classic. Lime, gin and pine give it a crisp, green, lightly spicy opening. In the heart, tuberose and rose add a soft floral layer. Cedar, eucalyptus and orange form the base: the woody side dominates, while the citrus stays in the background as a fresh trace.

Clean Suede / Tom of Finland

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Clean Suede / Tom of Finland is a masculine scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to the soft, leathery sweetness of suede and vanilla. It starts with lemon and aldehydes, which read clean and bright. In the heart, birch leaf, pepper and pine add a green, spicy woodiness. The base of ambergris, vanilla and suede brings a powdery, sweet leatheriness, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and voters mostly find it masculine.

Lapidus pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ted Lapidus · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, basil and bergamot and dries down to cedar, tobacco and amber. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer lags behind. It is chosen for evening, a night out and leisure time. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top leads with tarragon, basil and bergamot, with lavender and pineapple softening the start. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose add a floral sweetness, and caraway brings spice. The base settles into a woody, resinous footing of cedar, tobacco and amber. Hugo Boss Boss Number One and Jil Sander Man have a close profile.

Jaguar for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jaguar · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets the brightness of orange, bergamot and grapefruit against sandalwood, clove and leather. Orange, bergamot, grapefruit and tangerine lead with a citrus sparkle, softened by gardenia. The heart of sandalwood, nutmeg, clove, cedar, pine and patchouli builds a woody, spicy, green body. The base of tobacco, leather, amber and cedarwood leaves an earthy, resinous warmth, and the fougère structure runs throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Enrico Coveri pour Homme have a close profile.

Tsar (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli and dries down on patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top is a fresh citrus and herbal opening of bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli. In the heart, tarragon, juniper, rose and pepper add a green, floral and spicy layer. The base settles into a woody, earthy fougère of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Just over half of voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Acqua

7.2

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jeanne en Provence Acqua is a fresh, aquatic and green scent with a lavender-led, woody backbone, leaning masculine and suited to casual spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present through the day without being loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is rated mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport. Voters mostly find its character masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with rose and aquatic notes for a cool start. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cypress, pine, clary sage and nutmeg add a green, spicy and slightly resinous feel. The base of moss, sandalwood and white musk settles it into a clean, woody finish.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Geoffrey Beene · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fougère that pairs the brightness of lemon, bergamot and juniper with the woody depth of pine and patchouli. It opens fresh and green with lemon, bergamot, juniper and basil. Toward the heart, pine and lavender come forward, while cinnamon and cardamom add a spicy warmth. The base settles on patchouli, cedar and moss, with amber softening the woods. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Drakkar Noir and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or

7.3

Rituals · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men built around cardamom, pine and patchouli. It reads fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. The warm spice of cardamom sits beside the resinous coolness of pine, while patchouli lays a woody base underneath. A synthetic accord adds a clean, modern edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It is used mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Half of the voters call it masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and David Beckham Instinct (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Essence (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Porsche Design · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Porsche Design The Essence Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, with citrus, green and fruity tones balanced by spice and wood. Blueberry, juniper and Arctical™ lead the top. In the heart, coriander, pine and black pepper add a spicy, green edge. Balsam, patchouli and frankincense form a woody base, and the overall impression is crisp with a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business settings rather than evenings out. Most voters find it masculine. Zirh Zirh and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.

Agua Fresca

7.4

Adolfo Dominguez · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and petitgrain with the herbal green of rosemary and lavender. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, petitgrain, artemisia and marjoram. Rosemary, lavender, coriander and pepper form the heart, adding a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, which suits a light, clean scent rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine, with a good number also calling it classic. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Balmain Monsieur Balmain have a close profile.

O/E

7.5

Bogue · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogue O/E is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn and relaxed, leisure hours. As a whole it reads citrusy, resinous and woody: lemon, bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper, pine, cypress, rosemary and thyme. Jasmine and neroli add a soft floral edge, while sandalwood and benzoin give it a warm, balsamic depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, then business. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Mazzolari Vetiver.

Aigner Black for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Aigner · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Black for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh orange, bergamot and grapefruit, deepens through oakmoss, mint and pine, and dries down on leather and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes give it a bright start. In the heart, mint and pine carry that freshness into a woody green, while oakmoss adds an earthy weight. The base of musk, styrax, tonka bean and leather leaves a sweet, powdery trail with a touch of smoke and a leathery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, daily wear, business and evening are spread almost evenly. More than half of voters read it as masculine.

Bear

7.5

Wolf Brothers · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wolf Brothers Bear is a woody, spicy men's scent that sets the resinous coolness of fir and pine against the sweetness of honey and propolis. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. It opens with fir, pine, ginger and cinnamon; honey, iris and propolis add a soft sweetness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla dries down warm, leaving an animal, resinous trail. It shares a close profile with Oajan and Velvetine.

L.12.12 Blanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Lacoste · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, light enough for daily wear in the warmer months. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, sport and leisure, with a place at the office too. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with finger lime and cardamom, where the citrus freshness gets a slight spicy edge. Pine and eucalyptus in the heart add an aquatic, green coolness. Balsam fir and cedarwood form a woody base underneath. Anyone after a close profile could look at Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre and Zara Surfing Uluwatu.

Y Le Parfum (2025)

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (2025) is a fresh, green-leaning men's fragrance led by pine and patchouli. Pine and Canadian fir balsam give it a resinous, forest-like frame, while patchouli adds an earthy depth and Moroccan geranium brings a green, lightly spicy coolness. Citrus and fresh accords keep it bright, a sweet accord softens the edges, and the woody side stays in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is worn across all four seasons, with autumn slightly ahead, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. About half of voters read it as masculine, and a good number call it modern. Pino Silvestre Muschi di Bosco and Lacoste Lacoste Original (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wolf (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Wolf Brothers · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Wolf Brothers Wolf Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes a close third, and summer is the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it can also work at the office. It reads mostly masculine. It opens with red pepper and plum, a spicy note with a touch of fruit. In the heart, vetiver, pine, frankincense, clary sage and myrrh build a green, resinous and earthy body. The base of leather, amber and oakmoss leaves a smoky, leathery warmth. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Jil Sander Scent 79 Man have a close profile.

RedColorado

7.4

M. Micallef · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef RedColorado is a green, sweet and spicy woody oriental with a smoky, leathery character, made for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer hardly chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Half of the voters call it masculine, and a good share also read it as classic. It opens with pine, bergamot and cypress, a fresh green start. In the heart, patchouli, charred wood, gaiac wood and cedar build a smoky woody body, softened by rose and sandalwood. The base leaves a sweet, leathery trail of leather and vanilla.

Niagara (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Courrèges · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Courrèges Niagara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy men's fragrance with a resinous, earthy depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind; it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with some votes for business and evenings. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens with blackcurrant, thyme and lime, fresh and lightly spicy at once. In the heart, cypress, pine and tree moss build a green, resinous feel. The base of cistus and vetiver leaves a woody, earthy ground. Its profile is close to Birkholz Royal Vetiver and Captain Fawcett's Rufus Hound's Triumphant.

Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

David Beckham · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with spice, wood and leather that keep it close to easy everyday wear. It lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine, with some finding it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, pepper, ginger and pine, which give it a cool, spicy brightness. Leather and cashmere wood settle into the heart, with rosemary adding a light herbal touch. In the base, mahogany wood, musk and patchouli dry down, and the earthy, woody side takes over. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.