The Perfume Library

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.

Kokain Black Ash

7.2

Rammstein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rammstein Kokain Black Ash is a smoky, spicy men's fragrance built around styrax, saffron and incense, darkened by leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued. It opens with styrax, saffron and incense, a spicy, smoky start. In the heart, leather, frankincense and cypress dominate, and in the base resins and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody, sweet footing. The leathery and resinous tones are clear, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. The character reads clearly masculine, and it suits cooler weather and after-dark wear best. Rammstein Kokain Black Intense and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 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.

Hitfire

7.3

La Rive

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

La Rive Hitfire is a men's perfume that sets a floral, spicy body over a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter for Hitfire, with summer chosen by far fewer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions voted most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and nearly half of voters call it masculine, with a share also calling it classic. The top opens with hawthorn, citrus notes, bergamot and lavender. Beeswax, honeysuckle, violet and amber sit in the heart, while resins, sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, leathery footing. A synthetic touch and a smoky edge keep the floral side from turning soft.

CerrutiSí (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Cerruti · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti CerrutiSí Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, citrusy start to a sweet, spicy and powdery woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. Spring, summer and fall are recommended in nearly equal measure, while winter trails behind. It spreads across a wide range of occasions, from daily wear and business to leisure and evenings out. The top notes of mandarin orange and ginger give a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, geranium, rosemary, cedar and resins build a green, woody base. The base of patchouli, heliotrope, benzoin and oakmoss then sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.

Very Valentino for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Valentino · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Valentino Very Valentino for Men Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody masculine scent built on sage, nutmeg and coriander, carried by tobacco and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens with sage, nutmeg, coriander and aniseed, which give it a spicy, fresh air. The heart holds caraway, tobacco, carnation and lavender, while musk, sandalwood, cedar, amber and resins settle it onto a woody, slightly sweet base. Fresh, floral and fruity touches soften the spice. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daytime wear leads, followed by leisure and business. It reads masculine. Montblanc Individuel and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

The King

6.5

Police · 2013

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Police The King is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens fresh and spicy with nutmeg, cardamom, lemon and bay leaf. Lavender and amber lead the heart, and in the base tonka bean and resins sweeten it into an oriental warmth. Fruity and earthy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for nights out and daily use, and reads masculine and modern. Otto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette) and Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo have a close profile.

L'Eau du Navigateur

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1982

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur is a woody, smoky masculine built around spices, leather and rum; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings out and leisure time. Most read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Spices and woods set the frame, while leather and tobacco pull it towards a dry, smoky line. Coffee and rum add a gourmand sweetness, and frankincense and resins keep an oriental warmth running through it. Blossoms stay in the background. Alcott Dark and Jovoy Pavillon Rouge have a close profile.

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Edition

7.4

John Varvatos · 2010

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Edition is a discontinued men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it masculine; spring and summer lag well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it handles daily use too. It opens with bergamot, orange and cinnamon, giving a sweet, spicy start. In the heart, leather, vetiver and patchouli pull it towards woody and earthy ground. Labdanum, woods, amber and resins settle at the base, leaving a powdery, oriental, leathery trail.

New Game

6.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Rive New Game is a fresh men's fragrance that sets citrus and apple over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is lemon and apple, fresh and fruity. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, juniper and thyme add a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, patchouli and cumaru form a woody base, with aquatic and sweet accords running through the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daytime, leisure and office wear, with fewer votes for evening and night out. La Rive The Hunting Man and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic have a close profile.

Signature Petrol

6.5

bugatti Fashion · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

bugatti Fashion Signature Petrol is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon and deepens into cedarwood and patchouli. The top notes of aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon give it a clean, bright start. In the heart, cedarwood, coriander, violet and cashmere pull it towards a woody, lightly spicy side. The base of resins, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, creamy warmth, and alongside the aquatic and green character there is a sweet, slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards daily wear, then leisure and the office, with evenings and nights out also mentioned. It reads as masculine. Lengling No 3 - Acqua Tempesta and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

J-Gris

8.1

Jinx · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jinx J-Gris is a men's fragrance led by fresh and citrus accords, resting on a floral, woody base, with an aquatic freshness softened by powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with nearly all voters scoring them high, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with green mandarin orange, neroli, lemon and cubeb for a bright, lightly spiced citrus. In the heart, May rose, iris and linden blossom bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, ambergris, Indian oud, Mysore sandalwood and tonka bean close it with woody, creamy warmth. Perfumes with a close profile include Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Zara Acqua della Fontana.

Drift

8.0

Riiffs · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Riiffs Drift is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon zest, pink pepper and grapefruit. The opening is sharp and bright with citrus and pink pepper; in the heart, ginger, cedar and clary sage add a spicy, woody touch. The base of amber, sandalwood, resins and labdanum sweetens the scent and turns it creamy and lightly powdery. An aquatic, slightly synthetic feel runs alongside. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. With its fresh, woody character, it sits close to everyday wear and leans masculine. Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic and Puig Agua Brava Azul have a close profile.

VIP for Him Black Edition

6.5

Playboy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition is a sweet, spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, pineapple and resins, a fruity, sweet start. Thyme, hazelnut and cinnamon in the heart push it towards a gourmand, spicy side. Leather, patchouli and woods underneath give it a woody, leathery base. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Salvatore Ferragamo Sublime Leather have a close profile.

Midnight Oak

6.8

Reynolds and REYNØLDS · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Reynolds and REYNØLDS Midnight Oak is a woody, smoky fragrance for men that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It wears easily for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also fits an office setting. It opens with green notes, frankincense and oriental notes. Woody notes, coffee, tobacco and resins form the heart. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, fig, patchouli and amber notes adds a sweet, earthy and spicy warmth.

Colosso

8.4

Zara · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Woody

Zara Colosso is a sweet, smoky, resinous men's fragrance built around saffron, leather and honey. Longevity is rated strong and projection good, though the number of votes is small, so treat this as a first impression rather than a firm measure. It is a masculine scent, and its warm, dense build leans towards cooler weather and evenings. The scent reads as a single piece: spicy notes open it, and saffron and honey bring the sweetness forward. Leather and resins add a smoky, creamy depth, while patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody base. A powdery undertone sits in the background. Its profile is close to Thomas De Monaco Raw Gold and Floris Mahon Leather.

Boom!

6.7

Teufelsküche

Fresh · Floral · Green

Teufelsküche Boom! is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with floral, fruity and spicy touches over a woody, resinous base. Woods, myrrh, resins and musk sit together in the composition. Fresh and green tones lighten the woody, resinous core, while the floral and fruity sides soften the spice. A synthetic note also shows among the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent.

Spirit Absolute

8.1

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Swiss Arabian Spirit Absolute is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus and aquatic freshness with a spicy, resinous woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads masculine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and pepper, then turns green and woody in the heart with geranium, lavender, vetiver and patchouli. The base of resins, amber and cedarwood leaves a sweet, slightly smoky warmth. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Emper Legend Elixir have a close profile.

FM 56

7.0

Federico Mahora

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Federico Mahora FM 56 is a fresh, woody scent for men, with spice and leather giving it a firmer edge. Juniper, lemon and bergamot make up the bright side of the scent, and lavender adds an aromatic touch to that surface. Sandalwood, cedar and leather form the woody, leathery base. Honeysuckle and violet soften it slightly with a floral note, while resins bring an oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. Its fresh, spicy character suits those looking for a masculine fragrance. Milton-Lloyd The Man Cobalt and Création Lamis Pure Black have a close profile.

Rivoli

7.6

Maison Héritage

Floral · Green · Sweet

Maison Héritage Rivoli is a masculine scent built around tuberose, leather and pine, with a floral, green and resinous character. Rivoli's longevity is rated moderate. With few votes behind it this is only a first impression, but the scent keeps to a clearly masculine line. Tuberose sets a floral base, while pine and the solar note add a green, bright edge. Leather and resins bring a leathery, spicy firmness, with sweetness sitting quietly behind them. Iodine and ambergris add a faintly salty, dry touch. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Mozaick Soul Tree have a close profile.

It's All About Courage Man

6.6

Förster & Johnsen · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Förster & Johnsen It's All About Courage Man is a men's fragrance that softens a fresh, citrusy opening of neroli, bergamot and pink pepper with iris and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Neroli, bergamot and pink pepper lead the top, pairing citrus with a little spice for a bright start. In the heart, iris, labdanum and geranium add a floral, powdery softness. Resins, patchouli and vetiver weigh most in the base, while sweet and gourmand touches stay in the background and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Its profile sits close to Reyane Tradition Monsieur May H and Guess Seductive Homme.

My.Avatar for Man

7.1

Police · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police My.Avatar for Man is a fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the sweetness of cocoa and rum. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, resins and Italian lemon, so spice, freshness and citrus sit side by side. In the heart, orange blossom, black salt and artemisia add a floral, green touch. The base of cocoa bean, gaiac wood and rum sweetens the scent and leaves a gourmand, woody finish, with aquatic and powdery shades in between. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so treat that as a rough guide. Value for money is rated high. Made for men, it suits someone who likes freshness and sweetness in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Pino Silvestre Selection - Perfect Gentleman.

Pi Leather Edition

7.8

Givenchy · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Givenchy Pi Leather Edition is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance weighed down by spice, resin and wood; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one warm, dense whole. Vanilla, sugar and almond lay a sweet, powdery base, while resins and walnut wood add a woody, oriental depth. Tarragon, basil and rosemary bring a green, herbal edge that keeps it from turning syrupy, and the leathery accord sharpens its masculine side. Mugler Oriental Extreme / Oriental Express and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

Comme d'Habitude

7.0

Histoires d'Eaux · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Histoires d'Eaux Comme d'Habitude is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that pairs mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot with coriander, cardamom and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus: mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot mix with the dry spice of coriander and cardamom and the warmth of cinnamon. The heart brings thyme, chamomile and leather, adding a green, leathery side. The base of frankincense, resins, patchouli and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody, resinous footing, while sweet and powdery touches soften it. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead. Its profile is close to Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Halston Z-14 (Cologne).