The Perfume Library

50 perfumes

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Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette)

Bvlgari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Aqva Amara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and water notes with a mineral coolness; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, bright and fruity. At the heart, aquatic and mineral notes keep it cool and clean. The base of frankincense and Indonesian patchouli adds a lightly spicy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named settings. Most see it as masculine and modern. Pendora Amorist and Versace Dylan Blue have a close profile.

Amyris Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a powdery, woody and lightly sweet side, leaning towards spring and summer days. Sicilian mandarin orange and Moroccan rosemary carry the freshness, while saffron adds a touch of spice. Iris pallida root brings a soft, powdery floral note; Caribbean amyris and Virginia cedar form the woody frame, and Brazilian tonka bean absolute pulls the scent towards something creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Close in profile are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae and Scentiments Amyris.

Météore

7.8

Louis Vuitton · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Météore is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Sichuan pepper. It reads as a single sweep rather than a layered one: Sicilian orange and mandarin give a bright citrus face, while black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom sharpen it with dry warmth. Tunisian neroli softens the picture, and Java vetiver and nutmeg leave a faintly earthy depth behind. The aquatic and synthetic accents add a clean, cool edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Bvlgari Aqva Amara (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Parfum

8.1

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dior Fahrenheit Parfum is a leathery, smoky fragrance for men, with sweet, spicy and resinous layers, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens fresh with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, violet leaf and leather come forward. The base builds a woody, smoky foundation of gaiac wood, birch, vetiver and cedarwood, which amber, benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and summer rarely chosen. Most see it as masculine and classic. Nerosa and Esteban Cuir have a close profile.

Colonia Club (Eau de Cologne)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Club Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot, Sicilian lemon and mint, while petitgrain and neroli pull the citrus slightly towards green. Lavender, geranium and galbanol form a fougère heart. Ambergris, white musk and Haitian vetiver leave a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Guerlain Frenchy Lavande and Coty Aspen for Men have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne

8.2

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance led by Sicilian mandarin orange and lovage. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, lovage and elemi resin add a green, lightly spicy edge. The dry-down settles on amber, cedarwood and white musk, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Loewe pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Loewe · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a green, woody chypre-fougère that opens with citrus and lavender, made for men and suited to everyday wear from spring through autumn. It opens with lavender, Sicilian mandarin orange, basil and lemon, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base rests on Haitian vetiver, amber and sandalwood, with oakmoss and musk lending a classic chypre feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, while winter trails. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine and classic.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Fendi · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that mixes fresh and spicy sides and leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, picking fall first, then winter and spring. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and works for business and daily wear too. Half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian basil, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, cardamom, pink pepper, geranium and cedar build a spicy, woody line. The base of patchouli, leather and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a warm, leathery finish.

Fahrenheit Cologne

7.4

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Fahrenheit Cologne is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with aquatic notes. The citrus leads, with French violet adding a floral touch and Haitian vetiver and Virginia cedar forming a woody base. Nutmeg and caraway bring a spicy edge, while Indonesian patchouli stays in the background. The overall feel is green, aquatic and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

Oxford Street (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hugh Parsons · 2009

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Oxford Street Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a sweet, woody, slightly earthy base, best suited to work and everyday wear in fall and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next; business and leisure are the top occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some votes for classic and modern. Sicilian mandarin orange, grapefruit and star anise give a bright, fresh start. Cumin, cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward in the heart. Cistus, Bourbon vetiver and oud then settle it into a resinous, woody base. Morph Kolonaki and Parfums MDCI L'Elégant have a close profile.

Sicilian Mandarin

7.5

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ermenegildo Zegna Sicilian Mandarin is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and spearmint; it has been discontinued. The fruity sweetness of mandarin and bergamot is balanced by the green, crisp feel of spearmint and petitgrain. Moss leaves a light woody and spicy backdrop, and the whole stays clean and bright. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with a masculine reading in front. Its profile is close to Caudalie Zeste de Vigne and Profumum Roma Orangea.

Essenza di Zegna (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin orange. In the heart, mastic, cardamom and myrtle add a green, spicy side, while the aquatic and fresh accords keep it light. Vetiver, musk and amber settle it onto a woody, earthy base with a faint leathery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine, and voters call it both classic and modern. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Loewe Loewe para Hombre have a close profile.

Loewe para Hombre

8.6

Loewe · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe para Hombre is a classic fougère for men, where fresh, green citrus and lavender are balanced by spice and earth. The perfume has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. It reads as a men's fragrance. The top is bright with Calabrian bergamot, French lavender, Sicilian mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon. The heart turns spicy and green with Bourbon geranium, cardamom and Comorian basil. The base settles into a woody, earthy footing of moss, Indian sandalwood, amber and Haitian vetiver. Ermenegildo Zegna Essenza di Zegna and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme have a close profile.