The Perfume Library

The Omniscient Mister Thompson

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's The Omniscient Mister Thompson is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter days. Pink pepper gives a spicy first impression in the top, while iris in the heart adds a soft, floral, powdery feel. In the base, sesame and vanilla carry the scent into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with the woody accord keeping it balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. It is classed as masculine, though a share of voters also read it as feminine. Birkholz Paris - Mon Amour and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Adventure (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Davidoff · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Adventure Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent where black pepper, mandarin and lemon give a fresh, green, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Fall and spring lead the seasonal votes, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and half of voters call it masculine. The top opens with mandarin, lemon, bergamot, green tea and black pepper. Sesame and pimento in the heart add a spicy, slightly sweet turn. The base of cedarwood, musk and vetiver settles into a woody finish with a leathery touch.

Horizon

6.7

Davidoff · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Davidoff Horizon is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of grapefruit, mandarin orange and rosemary against a dry, spicy heart of pepper, nutmeg and cedarwood. Citrus and rosemary lead at first, with ginger adding a little warmth. In the heart, pepper and nutmeg bring the spice, while sesame and patchouli pull it toward an earthy tone. Vetiver and cocoa absolute soften the base. Overall it reads fresh, green and woody, with fruity and sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans toward leisure, business and daily use, and half of the voters call it masculine, with many also finding it classic. Camp David Blue and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Pavillon Rouge

7.7

Jovoy · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jovoy Pavillon Rouge is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, its gourmand side balanced by a smoky, leathery base. The top holds spices, sesame, rum and whisky, while tea, tobacco, leather and coffee sit in the heart. In the base, benzoin, ebony and vanilla sweeten the scent and tie it to a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur and Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

Anvers

7.2

Ulrich Lang · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang Anvers is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits fall and spring best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for daytime and the office. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, basil and mandarin orange, bright citrus with a herbal edge. In the heart, jasmine, violet and honey add a soft floral note. The base settles on moss, woods and leather, giving it an earthy, woody footing.

Aqua Kenzo pour Homme

5.9

Kenzo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Aqua Kenzo pour Homme is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of apple and pink pepper with the soft, sweet woods of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean. The scent reads fresh and aquatic overall. A citrusy, fruity lightness comes from the apple, with pink pepper adding a little spice. Sandalwood, cedar and amber form a woody base, while tonka bean, hazelnut and sesame sweeten it and musk smooths everything out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither carries across a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure the most common settings, and office and sport close behind. It is seen as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) and Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Silver Shadow Private

7.0

Davidoff · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Silver Shadow Private is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with spice, flowers and a touch of leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is named about equally for daytime, leisure and the office; most voters find it masculine, while some call it classic or modern. It opens with citrus notes, bergamot and cardamom, bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, lavender, sesame and violet add a floral, slightly dry tone. Musk and leather in the base soften it and leave a leathery trace. Milton-Lloyd The Man Cobalt and Argos Perseus Triumphant have a close profile.

Extreme Blue

6.7

Michael Kors · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Michael Kors Extreme Blue is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic tones, softened by a sweet, spicy touch. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters place it in leisure, daily and business settings, with some choosing it for sport. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, with angelica seed adding a bright, lightly spiced start. The heart of juniper, sage, cypress and sesame turns woody and slightly green. In the base, musk, cashmere wood, patchouli and ambrox settle into a soft, woody finish. Versace Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Hunter Intense have a close profile.

A Day at the Barbers

6.0

Aromas de Salazar · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aromas de Salazar A Day at the Barbers is a masculine fragrance that opens with violet leaf, bergamot and lavender before settling into a resinous, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads masculine, and its spicy, earthy build suggests cooler weather. It opens with violet leaf absolute, Calabrian bergamot, blood orange and nutmeg. The heart carries lavender, cardamom, cinnamon and violet, giving it a spicy, floral edge. In the base, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, tobacco and oakmoss warm up with vanilla and tonka bean into a resinous, woody finish.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy for Men Summer

7.9

Givenchy · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Givenchy for Men Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built on grapefruit and mint; it has been discontinued. Longevity is weak and sillage moderate, so it stays close without leaving much of a trail. As the name suggests, it suits warm days and reads masculine. Grapefruit and mint give it a lively, cool feel. Sesame and walnut soften that freshness with a light sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a quiet dry woodiness. Fresh and citrus accords lead, with floral, green and fruity sides and a spicy touch. Perfumes with a close profile include The Merchant Of Venice Pink Grapefruit and Molinard Thé Basilic.

Zara

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Parfums Genty

Masculine

The Dua Brand · 2023

Bujairami

Jean Marc