The Perfume Library

21 perfumes

L'Homme Lacoste

Lacoste · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity quince, orange and mandarin, spices them with ginger and black pepper, and settles on a vanilla and woody base. The top notes are quince, orange, rhubarb and mandarin orange; citrus leads, while rhubarb adds a slightly tart edge to the fruit. The heart of ginger, jasmine, almond and black pepper turns it spicy and soft. In the base, vanilla, amber, musk, cedarwood and Akigalawood® balance the sweetness with a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern.

Roma Uomo Green Swing

6.9

Laura Biagiotti · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Green Swing is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and quince, the citrus brightness softened by a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, violet leaf and tonka bean bring a floral, green tone. The woody base of vetiver, cedar and cashmere wood leaves it dry and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it modern.

Apollo (2012)

5.5

Axe · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Apollo is a fresh, woody men's scent that opens on mandarin orange, quince and clary sage and settles onto vetiver and sandalwood. The opening is citrusy and fruity, with quince softening the mandarin. At the heart, geranium, lavender, iris and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cashmere wood, moss and amber gives it a woody footing, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the overall feel clean and modern. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Franck Olivier Bamboo for Men and Cristiano Ronaldo Origins have a close profile.

Hugo XY Summer Edition

8.3

Hugo Boss · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hugo Boss Hugo XY Summer Edition is a fresh, citrusy and green scent for men; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, bright and citrus-led. The heart pairs cardamom with quince: cardamom adds a cool, spicy edge, quince a soft fruity note. In the base, cinnamon, musk and woody notes settle in, giving warmth beneath the fresh start. The overall impression stays fresh and fruity, with a light spicy and woody undertone.