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.

Richwood

8.4

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

Mefisto

7.9

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a floral heart and a woody base, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens bright and slightly green with Calabrian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender. Rose absolute and Florentine iris soften that sharpness and bring a floral touch in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, amber, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody ground, while the aquatic and spicy sides stay in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though many also see it as modern or classic. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Noir Extreme Parfum

8.3

Tom Ford · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a creamy texture, deepened by spice and wood, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and Indian ginger give it a spicy warmth. Vanilla, tonka bean and kulfi carry the sweetness and the creamy feel, while amber, sandalwood and gaiac wood build a woody, slightly smoky base. North African neroli and rose absolute soften that dense sweetness in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine. Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

The One Mysterious Night

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dolce & Gabbana The One Mysterious Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, softened by floral and resinous touches, a men's scent with an evening mood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get far fewer votes. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit and saffron; the freshness is brief and the spice soon takes over. The heart holds oud, clary sage and rose absolute. In the base, labdanum, precious woods, tonka bean and amber settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Million Gold

6.8

Rabanne · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rabanne Million Gold is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom against amber and sandalwood. Spice leads: pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom give the scent a warm start. Mandarin orange and bergamot lighten it with a fresh touch, while rose absolute adds a soft floral note. Amber, sandalwood and leather build a woody, sweet and creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and evenings out, and reads masculine and modern.

1 Million Intense

6.9

Rabanne · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, red mandarin orange and black pepper and settles on patchouli and white leather. The opening pairs saffron, black pepper and cardamom with the fruity sweetness of mandarin. In the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and neroli add a floral warmth. The base of patchouli, white leather, orris root and sandalwood leaves it woody, leathery and gourmand-sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Strictly Private (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Baldessarini · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Strictly Private Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, with spicy and woody accords around its base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but also finds a place for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with juniper, basil, pink pepper and bergamot, fresh and peppery. The heart of patchouli, rose absolute, balsam fir and vetiver turns woody and slightly resinous. The base of ambergris, crème brûlée, cedar and vanilla settles into a powdery, sweet warmth. Lanvin Avant Garde and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles 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.

Hot Water Night

7.2

Davidoff · 2012

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Davidoff Hot Water Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens on juniper berry and black pepper and settles into oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued. It opens with a spicy start of juniper berry and black pepper. In the heart, cedarwood and rose absolute turn it woody and earthy. At the base, oud and ambergris balance the sweetness with leathery, animal and smoky tones; the oriental character dominates, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Montale Dark Aoud and Gritti Noctem Arabs have a close profile.

Rose Malaki

7.8

Chopard · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chopard Rose Malaki is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that sets rose against cardamom, saffron, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though marketed for men, a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Cardamom, saffron and papyrus open it spicy and dry. In the heart, rose absolute and rose sit beside the smoky firmness of leather. Vanilla, Atlas cedar and patchouli sweeten the base and close it on a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

Champs de Provence

6.5

Eight & Bob · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob Champs de Provence is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, softened by sweet, fruity touches. It opens with bergamot, pear and orange, a bright, juicy citrus. In the heart, jasmine absolute, rose absolute and orange blossom add a soft floral layer. The base of maté, ambroxan and moss keeps the scent green and clean, with a light spicy edge alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most as occasions. Though sold as a men's scent, a share of voters finds it feminine. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Goutal L'Île au Thé have a close profile.

Modoc

7.4

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Modoc is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, orange and lavender and softens into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring bergamot, orange, lemon and grapefruit for citrus brightness, while sage and basil add a herbal coolness. In the heart, lavender, rose absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery side. The base of vetiver, patchouli, vanilla absolute and Australian sandalwood settles it into a woody, sweet finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It mostly reads as masculine. Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

Polo Oud

8.4

Ralph Lauren · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Ralph Lauren Polo Oud is a woody, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with clary sage absolute and pink pepper for a spicy start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, rose absolute and cinnamon add a sweet warmth. The base of oud, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense resin and gaiac wood settles into a smoky, earthy, leathery foundation, with a green thread running underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out, though it also works at the office. Half of the voters call it masculine, and it has a classic bearing. Jardin Bohème Oud Mystique and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sir

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

D.S. & Durga Sir is a masculine chypre that joins the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot to rose absolute, then settles on labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. Evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads masculine and classic to most, though a fair number find it feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and fruity with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange. Rose absolute and benzoin bring a floral, resinous softness to the heart, with green and spicy touches alongside. The base turns earthy, smoky and faintly animal, built on labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss.

Domenico Caraceni (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Domenico Caraceni · 2007

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Domenico Caraceni Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that sets floral and spicy tones against woody, powdery and smoky ones. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of voters read it as masculine and a third as classic. It opens with petitgrain, Bourbon geranium and styrax, then moves into rose absolute, neroli and tobacco. Cypress and frankincense leave a resinous, earthy dryness at the base.

Bespoke Parfum Collection - Cuir Imperial

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ormonde Jayne Bespoke Parfum Collection - Cuir Imperial is a leathery, smoky and spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top notes are bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and cognac, so it opens spicy with a touch of freshness. In the heart, suede, leather, saffron and iris come forward, with rose absolute and freesia adding a soft floral edge. The base of frankincense, patchouli, cedar and vetiver is woody, earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some voters calling it classic. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh and Amouage Tribute.

Flower Boy

7.2

D.L. Roelen

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.L. Roelen Flower Boy is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green floral character against a smoky, earthy base. It opens with Hinoki cypress, rose absolute and pot marigold, then moves into gardenia, patchouli and geranium. The base of tobacco, tar and sandalwood makes it woody, spicy and lightly smoky, while a sweet, powdery touch softens the flowers along the way. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads masculine to the largest share of voters, though a good number find it feminine. Eau d'Italie Sienne L'Hiver and Lingua Planta Attract have a close profile.

Bark / النباح

7.6

Blend Oud · 2013

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Blend Oud Bark / النباح is a spicy citrus fragrance for men that opens on grapefruit, red mandarin and peppermint and deepens into rose absolute, cinnamon and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote counts are small, so read that with caution. Voters place it in daytime, leisure and business wear, with evenings close behind. There are no season votes, so nothing can be said about the time of year. It opens with the brightness of grapefruit, mandarin and orange, cooled by peppermint. In the heart, rose absolute meets cinnamon and spices and sweetens the scent. The base of patchouli, blond woods, leather and amber leaves a woody, slightly animalic warmth. Pure Gold by Milton-Lloyd and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

P.U.R.E. Million Men

5.8

Giorgio Valenti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Valenti P.U.R.E. Million Men is a men's fragrance that sets sweet, spicy and floral sides over a powdery, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with night out and evening close behind, and it reads masculine. It opens with peppermint, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit, fresh and fruity. Toward the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and spices take over, and the sweet, gourmand side gains weight. The base of patchouli, blond woods, leather and amber settles into a woody, leathery, oriental ground. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.

Royal Oud

6.6

Korloff

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Korloff Royal Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous oriental fragrance for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; voters place it mostly in the evening and on nights out, then in leisure time. It also finds a place at work and in daily wear, though the weight leans towards the evening. It opens with nutmeg, rose absolute and frankincense. In the heart, oud, labdanum and patchouli build an earthy weight. In the base, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk soften it, leaving a powdery, creamy and slightly animalic warmth. Korloff Royal Oud Intense and Michele Bianchi Carskij Oud have a close profile.

Gold

7.4

John Player Special · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Player Special Gold is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with spice, rose and leather warming it as it goes. Mandarin orange, peppermint and grapefruit give the opening its cool brightness. Rose absolute, spices and cinnamon move into the heart and pull it toward something warmer and sweeter. Patchouli, white woods, blond leather and amber form a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following. It reads masculine and suits relaxed daytime use. Omerta Golden Challenge and Invicta Gladiator share a close profile.

Fine Gold 999.9 for Men

6.0

Real Time

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Real Time Fine Gold 999.9 for Men is a citrus and spicy men's fragrance that sets peppermint, red mandarin and grapefruit against the warmth of cinnamon and patchouli. Voters find its longevity and sillage weak, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is positioned as a men's scent. It opens bright, with peppermint, red mandarin and grapefruit giving a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, spicy notes, cinnamon and rose absolute bring a sweet, floral warmth. The base settles on patchouli, white woods, leather and Indonesian styrax, which give it a woody, leathery, oriental footing. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Épicé

7.9

Zara · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Zara Vibrant Leather Épicé is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and green freshness beside a leathery, spicy streak. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. No season or occasion votes have been cast, so it isn't tied to any particular one here. Cardamom and nutmeg give it a spicy tone, while rose absolute softens that into something floral and creamy. Citrus and green accords keep it fresh, with woody and leathery notes underneath and a synthetic edge running through. Cartier Déclaration d'Un Soir and Molton Brown Bracing Silverbirch have a close profile.