The Perfume Library

Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Chanel · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs orange, mandarin orange and seawater with a woody base of cedar and vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and few choose winter. It is placed mainly in leisure, daily, sport and business settings, with fewer votes for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. It opens bright and clean, with citrus and seawater lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, pepper and neroli add a light spice while cedar gives it a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber softens and sweetens it, and vetiver leaves a dry woodiness. La Rive Absolute Sport and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Blue Seduction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Banderas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Banderas Blue Seduction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and fruity men's scent that opens with melon, blackcurrant and bergamot. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of melon and blackcurrant is balanced by the coolness of bergamot and menthol. The heart brings seawater, green apple, cardamom and nutmeg, with cappucino softening the sweetness a little. Woody notes and amber settle underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure, sport and work. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Banderas King of Seduction have a close profile.

He Wood Ocean Wet Wood

7.2

Dsquared² · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² He Wood Ocean Wet Wood is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character over a woody base; it has been discontinued, but it suits spring and summer days. It opens with seawater, ambergris and tarragon, then moves to a floral heart of violet leaf, violet and musk. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and cedarwood dries it down into something woody and spicy, with green and synthetic touches running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Dsquared² He Wood and Voskanian Parfums Iris Boisé have a close profile.

Splash

5.8

Joop! · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Joop! Splash is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with cassowary plum and coriander; it has been discontinued. It reads fresh and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. Cassowary plum and coriander lead at the top, while cardamom and seawater bring spice and water together in the heart. Labdanum and cedarwood settle into a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with sport and business close behind. It is seen as masculine and modern. Diesel Only the Brave and Kenzo Kenzo Power have a close profile.

Nautic Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Baldessarini · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Nautic Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's scent, with a fruity sweetness set against a spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Passion fruit, seawater and mango open sweet and bright. In the heart, curry leaf, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk settle into a soft, woody base. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

DJ Love

2.6

Michael Wendler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Michael Wendler DJ Love is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around coriander, mint and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, mint, lavender and green notes, while seawater pulls the freshness in an aquatic direction. The heart adds a soft floral and woody layer of neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood. The dry-down settles on tobacco, amber and oakmoss, with musk and cedarwood filling out the base. The accords also carry synthetic and animal touches. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and sport, and more of them read it as masculine and modern than as anything else. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Fougères Marines

6.6

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Fougères Marines is a fresh men's fragrance in which lavender and seawater lead, resting on a green base of oakmoss and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic in character. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic, with a light citrus lift. Lavender and geranium set the fougère frame, while oakmoss and patchouli add a woody, green depth. Musk softens everything and brings a faint sweetness. Bvlgari Le Gemme Malakeos and Dana Canoe have a close profile.

Aquafitness (2013)

6.6

Biotherm · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Biotherm Aquafitness is a fresh, aquatic men's scent built around Sicilian bergamot, Mediterranean lemon and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, cherry leaf, mint and sage add a green, lightly spicy side. Musk and cedar in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name sport, leisure and daily wear most often. Many read it as masculine. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport have a close profile.

Distant Wave

7.8

La Rive

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

La Rive Distant Wave is a fresh, sea-breezy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with lavender, mint, rosemary and seawater, while green notes and calone carry that freshness on. In the heart, sandalwood and neroli soften the mood. The base of tobacco, cedarwood and oakmoss gives it a spicy, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as a masculine, classic scent. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

Michael Kors pour Homme

7.1

Michael Kors · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Kors pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lavender and pink pepper, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, geranium, seawater and sage bring an aquatic, floral feel. Vetiver, ambergris and patchouli give it a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Ajmal Kuro share a close profile.

Transat (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Transat Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure or the office; it has been discontinued. Transat has moderate longevity and weak sillage, so it stays close and light. Most voters point to summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Its masculine character dominates, with some voters also finding it modern. Rosemary sits in the top, seawater in the heart. Amber and woods in the base give it a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and green, with citrus and aquatic accords in front while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background.

L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme

6.3

Kenzo · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Intense pour Homme is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets seawater, lime and yuzu over a woody base of cedar and vetiver. It opens with seawater, lime and yuzu, a citrusy freshness that feels rinsed with water. In the heart, black basil and lotus add a floral, lightly spicy turn. Cedar and vetiver settle underneath as a woody base, while fruity and sweet touches soften the coolness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme and David Beckham Classic have a close profile.

Jam Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.1

Puma · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Puma Jam Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets mandarin orange, green pineapple and apple against seawater and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens fruity and citrusy with mandarin orange, green pineapple and apple. In the heart, cardamom, green anise, seawater and lavender add a spicy, aquatic edge. Patchouli, driftwood and ambergris settle into a woody base, and the overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a somewhat synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and reads as a men's scent.

Poseidon

6.3

OrkusOdes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

OrkusOdes Poseidon is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear best. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and office wear, while sport and evening use come further behind. The scent pairs lemon and seagrass with the salty freshness of seawater. Ambroxan and ambergris add a soft, synthetic-leaning depth, and woody notes round it out. Citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with a light spicy touch in the background.

I Am King (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Sean John · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sean John I Am King Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that joins a bright opening of tangerine, orange and lemon to seawater at the heart and a woody base of vetiver and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light trace that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and it also works at the office. The top pairs tangerine, orange, cranberry and lemon for a fruity, lightly sweet freshness. At the heart, seawater adds an aquatic coolness and currant leaf a green note. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, labdanum and oakmoss settles it onto a dry, woody footing.

Cool Water Summer Dive

6.4

Davidoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic and green character that feels cool and light. It has been discontinued, and it leaves a light trail: longevity and sillage are rated weak, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. It was released in 2011 and is positioned as a men's scent. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit make up the bright citrus core. Basil and sage add a green edge, juniper berry brings a slightly spicy dryness, and seawater rounds out the aquatic feel. Davidoff Cool Water Ice Fresh and Davidoff Cool Water Into the Ocean have a close profile.

Break Line

7.2

Hollister

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hollister Break Line is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange and sage with driftwood, seawater and sand; it has been discontinued. The scent reads fresh and aquatic as a whole. Mandarin orange brings a bright citrus lead, and sage adds a light spicy, green edge. Driftwood and sand give it a dry, woody footing, while seawater keeps it cool. Sweet, floral and powdery touches stay in the background, with smoky and synthetic nuances sharpening the edges slightly. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so treat both loosely. It reads as a light, everyday men's scent. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Urban Feel and Michael Kors pour Homme have a close profile.

I ♥ Italy for Him

7.8

Sergio Tacchini · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sergio Tacchini I ♥ Italy for Him is a fresh, aquatic men's scent in which citrus and green tones lead, with a seaside feel. It opens with bergamot and Italian mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. In the heart, salty air, seawater, petitgrain and rosemary build a green, briny freshness. Woody notes, musk and moss settle that freshness onto a soft base, with fruity and spicy touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want a light, clean scent for daytime. It reads masculine. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition have a close profile.

City Breeze for Him (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Mexx · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx City Breeze for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, basil and apple and moves through sage, violet leaf and seawater. The opening pairs the citrus of grapefruit with the green bite of basil and a light sweetness from apple. In the heart, sage and violet leaf keep the green note going while seawater adds coolness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, moss and cedarwood settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing, though the overall impression stays fresh. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business trailing behind. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) and Esprit Esprit Man (2019) have a close profile.

Loewe pour Homme Sport

6.4

Loewe · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loewe pour Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose aquatic and green notes keep it close to everyday wear. It opens with pepper and grapefruit, and the heart brings ginger, seawater, lavender and basil. The base of moss, patchouli, Atlas cedar and amber adds a woody side that stays light, resting on a clean, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants something light and close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with sport not far behind. It reads as masculine and has been discontinued. Abercrombie & Fitch Away Man and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Acadia

7.0

Alkemia · 2017

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Alkemia Acadia is a men's fragrance with a fresh, aquatic and green character, its seaside air suiting daily and leisure wear. Bay leaf and balsam fir needle give it a green, lightly spicy side. Kelp, seawater and sea mist push the aquatic feel, while driftwood adds a woody, slightly smoky base. Sweet and resinous touches soften the coolness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily and leisure wear, with evening and business not far behind. It is classed as masculine. Akro Malt and Mancera Wave Musk have a close profile.

Sun Men Fresh

7.5

Jil Sander · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Men Fresh is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic lightness; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and seawater come first, followed by frangipani, geranium and cardamom in the heart. The floral and green tones keep it cool, while a fruity edge sweetens it slightly. Musk and amber in the base settle it onto a soft, warm footing. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. It reads as masculine, and its fresh aquatic character suits easy, light everyday wear. Acqua di Hamburg Alster and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) share a close profile.

L'Eau Technique

5.3

Jacques Fath · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jacques Fath L'Eau Technique is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with lemon and seawater, led by citrus, aquatic and green accords; it has been discontinued. The top notes are lemon, fruity notes and seawater; in the heart, lavender, sage and pepper add a spicy edge to that freshness. The base of amber, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and cedar sets it on a woody, lightly sweet footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter stays in the background. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Jesus del Pozo Quasar and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

Wild Ocean

7.6

Courrèges · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Courrèges Wild Ocean is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built on seawater, sand and ambroxan, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though only a few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. The fresh, aquatic character suits warm weather and easy everyday wear. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Seawater opens with a cool, wet feel, and sand in the heart gives it a drier, mineral footing. Ambroxan in the base leaves a soft, clean and slightly synthetic trail. Sweet and spicy accents are present too, but the fresh, watery side stays in front.