The Perfume Library

Spicebomb Infrared (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Toilette is a masculine-leaning scent that sets spicy heat against a fruity, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear in third. Most voters call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pimento, grapefruit, red apple and red pepper, so fruit freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, habanero chili, lavender and cinnamon leaf keep the spice going. The base of benzoin, cedarwood, amberwood and tobacco settles it into something sweet, woody and warm.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy

7.9

Valentino · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with red apple, bergamot and cardamom. The apple and bergamot brightness meets the spice of cardamom at the start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Provençal lavender and clary sage add a floral, lightly aromatic feel. Tobacco and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with night out, leisure and evening the favored occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Santana Bay and Joop! Joop! Homme Ice have a close profile.

7 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Loewe · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Loewe 7 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with red apple and pepper and settles into vetiver and Atlas cedar. Red apple brings a fruity crispness at the start, met by the heat of pepper. In the heart, frankincense absolute adds a resinous, smoky tone while Moroccan neroli lightens it slightly. The base of vetiver, musk and Atlas cedar leaves a dry, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with evenings also fitting. Close to half of voters find it masculine. Ginestet Le Boisé and Tom Daxon VSOP have a close profile.

Ambré (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ambré Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental for men, with a fruity, sweet opening settling onto a leathery, woody base. The top pairs whisky, mandarin orange and red apple, so the fruit sweetness carries a boozy warmth. Violet and leather lead the heart, and the base of ambergris, labdanum and oak wood pulls it towards a spicy, gourmand depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night, though it also works for daily wear. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Baldessarini Ambré Oud and Widian London have a close profile.

Impact Intense

7.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Tommy Hilfiger Impact Intense suits the cooler part of the year: a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, woody body, leaning towards autumn and winter. Voters favour autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out get the most votes, though it is also worn for leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Bergamot and red apple give a bright, fruity start, sharpened slightly by elemi resin. In the heart, chestnut and cardamom add a sweet, spicy warmth, which amber and labdanum carry into a soft, resinous feel. Sandalwood and the cedars lay a woody, faintly smoky base underneath. Xerjoff Zefiro and Costume National Homme have a close profile.

Impact

6.8

Tommy Hilfiger · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Tommy Hilfiger Impact is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance that leans towards daytime and leisure wear, mostly in spring and summer. Most voters place Impact in spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with pink pepper, red apple and Italian bitter orange, bright and fruity. Elemi resin and clary sage bring a spicy, resinous touch in the middle. It dries down to cedarwood, sandalwood and musk, woody with a slight sweetness.

Legend Intense

7.4

Montblanc · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Intense is a fresh, fruity scent for men that opens on bergamot and pineapple and settles into a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and pineapple give a bright citrus start. The heart brings red apple, cardamom and jasmine, so the fruity sweetness meets a floral, spicy touch. Tonka bean, oakmoss and white cedar ground it in a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Maison Alhambra Expose Intense and Armaf Derby Club House Gold have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Ferrari · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Black Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on plum, lime and bergamot; it has been discontinued. At the start, plum, lime, bergamot and red apple give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine and rose meet the warmth of cinnamon and cardamom. The base of amber, vanilla, musk and cedarwood settles it into a sweet, woody finish, with a synthetic edge sitting in the background of the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as modern. Dunhill Driven and La Rive Black Fury share a close profile.

Riviera

7.7

Façonnable · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Façonnable Riviera is a fresh, green men's scent led by citrus and aquatic accords, suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most see it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with frankincense, Italian mandarin orange and grapefruit, bright and cool. The heart of red apple, nutmeg and eucalyptus balances fruity, spicy and green tones. The base of leather, gaiac wood, white cedar and patchouli leaves a woody footing. Tumi Awaken Distilled and Benetton Be Strong have a close profile.

Süleyman Le Magnifique

7.3

Fort & Manlé · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Süleyman Le Magnifique is a men's fragrance where red apple, cinnamon and tuberose meet in a sweet, spicy oriental mood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, so its lines are not strictly drawn. Red apple and cinnamon lead with a spicy sweetness, while rose and tuberose add a soft floral edge. Amber, benzoin and vanilla bring a resinous warmth, with patchouli, vetiver and amyris forming a woody base. Turkish galbanum and musk stay in the background.

König (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Yosh · 2013

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yosh König Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a woody, smoky and leathery body; it has been discontinued. Red apple and sage give the scent a fruity, green freshness. Cypress, papyrus and vetiver set it on a woody footing, while firewood and leather add a smoky, leathery edge. Amber and white musk soften that edge, and snow flower adds a light, cool touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Hackett Bespoke and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.

Hugo Intense

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Hugo Intense is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that pairs citrus and apple brightness with cinnamon, leather and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name spring and fall, then summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits a night out. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top is red apple, red grapefruit and lime, warmed by cinnamon. In the heart, red thyme and geranium push that freshness in a greener direction. The base of red leather, cedarwood and patchouli sets a woody, slightly sweet floor. The fresh, aquatic and fruity character stays clear from start to finish.

Open Road

7.3

Coach · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Coach Open Road is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic edge, suited to daily wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present, but not heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a smaller share. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, and it can work for sport too. Most see its character as masculine and modern. It opens with Sichuan pepper, Primofiore lemon and red apple, a mix of spice, sharp citrus and fruity freshness. Clary sage and lavender soften the heart. Vetiver, cedar and patchouli ground it in a woody base. Armaf Ventana and Bvlgari Aqva pour Homme Atlantiqve have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme (2026) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the freshness of red apple and bergamot with the warmth of tobacco and Moroccan red chili, a men's scent that leans towards evenings and cooler months. It opens fresh and fruity with red apple and bergamot. In the heart, tobacco and Moroccan red chili bring a spicy warmth and the scent turns sweeter. Amber notes settle into a woody, powdery base, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings suit it too. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy and Halle Berry Reveal the Passion have a close profile.

John Varvatos XX

6.3

John Varvatos · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

John Varvatos XX is a fresh, fruity and floral men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits relaxed, casual days. It opens with red apple, blackcurrant and cardamom, where the fruit sweetness is held in check by the spice. In the heart, orange blossom, white violet and geranium add a floral layer. The base of cedarwood, coffee and sandalwood settles the scent on a woody, lightly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, with business and evening getting fewer votes. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. Zara For Him Black Edition and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ambré Oud

7.1

Baldessarini · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Baldessarini Ambré Oud is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and leathery character, and although it has been discontinued, it suits darker autumn and winter evenings. It opens with whisky barrel, red apple and mandarin orange, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, patchouli, oud and leather come forward, the floral side deepening into woody and animalic tones. The base of labdanum, oakmoss and amber leaves a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum.

Camouflage

5.9

Police · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Police Camouflage is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of cardamom, mint and lemon with cinnamon and nutmeg, finishing sweet and green. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also fits the office. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with cardamom, mint, lemon and red apple. The heart of rhubarb, Provençal lavender and violet adds a floral, green touch, while cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten it, and vetiver leaves a dry trace.

212 VIP Men Party Fever

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Party Fever is built around tamarind, juniper and citrus fruits, and reads as a fresh, green, slightly fruity fragrance for men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, evening and night out as the occasions it suits. It comes across as masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top of tamarind, juniper, red apple and ginger gives a bright, sweetish, spicy opening. Geranium, freesia and cannabis carry the green side in the heart. In the base, musk, frankincense, tonka bean, cedarwood and vetiver soften it and settle it onto a woody footing.

Bonheur for Him

6.8

Annayake · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Annayake Bonheur for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around grapefruit, mint and red apple. It opens with the coolness of grapefruit and mint, softened by the light sweetness of red apple. In the heart, marine notes and cedarwood give it an aquatic, woody backbone. White musk and sandalwood in the base smooth it out and leave a clean trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue and Montblanc Legend Spirit.

Urban Legend

7.9

Hate Me Love Me · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hate Me Love Me Urban Legend is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity start against a sweet, spicy and leathery base, and it suits daily wear best, especially in fall and spring. The top notes bring red apple and mandarin orange, while oriental and woody notes pull that fruity opening towards a drier tone. In the heart, violet and leather lead; in the base, labdanum, vanilla and ambroxan sweeten and soften the finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter behind them. Daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and nights out. Baldessarini Ambré and Rabanne 1 Million Parfum have a close profile.

Bruno Banani Man Limited Edition 2019

6.0

Bruno Banani · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Bruno Banani Man Limited Edition 2019 is a fresh, fruity and sweet men's fragrance that leans towards easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it suits daytime, leisure and office settings. It reads masculine. It opens with red apple, guarana and grapefruit for a bright, fruity start. Lavender, gaiac wood and nuts bring a woody touch in the heart. Vetiver, benzoin and amber in the base settle it into a sweeter, warmer finish.

Polo Red Rush

7.4

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ralph Lauren Polo Red Rush is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens bright with pineapple, grapefruit and lemon. The top pairs pineapple, grapefruit, lemon and red mandarin orange for a zesty start. The heart holds orange blossom, red apple, saffron, lavender and spearmint, where the floral and aquatic sides come through. Cedarwood, musk and coffee in the base soften and settle the scent. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Its fresh character suits everyday wear. Evorest № 620 and The Dua Brand Amalfi Mandarin have a close profile.

Halloween Man Rock On

7.3

Halloween · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halloween Man Rock On is a men's fragrance led by fresh and citrus accords, set against a spicy, woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer, spring and fall for it. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for office and evening too. The top opens with red pepper, bamboo, lemon and cardamom, fresh and spicy from the first spray. In the heart, lavender, red apple, rosemary and violet leaf add a floral, fruity softness. The base of sandalwood, moss, amber and musk settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men and Buffalo Buffalo Classic Men have a close profile.

Solare (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Vince Camuto · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vince Camuto Solare Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of red apple, mandarin orange and French lavender with a woody base. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Ratings in both areas land in the middle, though the number of votes is small, so they are not conclusive. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday daytime wear, while the sweet and creamy touches keep it from feeling sharp. Red apple and mandarin orange lead the top, with lavender adding an aromatic lift. In the heart, pimento leaf, wild sage and cardamom bring a spiced, herbal turn. Cashmere wood, tonka leaf, blond woods and musk then soften it, settling into a creamy, woody warmth.