The Perfume Library

73 perfumes

Comme des Garçons 2 Man

Comme des Garçons · 2004

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Comme des Garçons 2 Man is built around leather, frankincense and vetiver, a smoky, spicy and woody scent for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. About half of voters read it as masculine, and a good number call it classic. Kumquat and curly mint bring a fresh edge, but smoky notes, nutmeg and saffron blossom pull it into spicy warmth. Mahogany wood and frankincense lay a woody, resinous base, and leather and vetiver add an earthy, leathery weight.

Berserker

7.2

Marc Gebauer · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Marc Gebauer Berserker is a fresh, green and smoky men's fragrance led by frankincense, patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It is chosen most for leisure and evenings, and voters call its character masculine. It opens fresh with pink pepper, eucalyptus and bergamot, and frankincense is present from the first moments. The heart brings patchouli, cedar and smoky notes, giving a green, earthy feel. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber settles into a woody, resinous ground. Le Labo Vetiver 46 and Pierre Guillaume Monsieur have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

8.1

Guerlain · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is a sweet, spicy and masculine scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with cardamom, chili and almond. Bulgarian rose, leather and cistus form the heart. Vanilla, smoky notes, sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath. The result is floral, gourmand and woody, with the sweetness balanced by smoky and leathery tones.

Vetiver Parfum

8.0

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Guerlain Vetiver Parfum is built around vetiver, tonka bean and smoky notes, a fresh, green and woody fragrance for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread the seasons fairly evenly, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and split use between daily, leisure and business wear. Most see its character as masculine and classic. Juniper berry and coriander give it a fresh, spicy edge. Vetiver carries the earthy, green line, and the smoky notes deepen it. Tonka bean and Glycyrrhiza glabra add a sweet, creamy softness.

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory

6.2

Valentino · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Ivory is a fresh, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall, spring and winter, and suits everyday and leisure wear. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, though some voters place it at work or in the evening. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Bergamot gives a fresh opening, with Provençal lavender at the heart. The base brings firewood, fire and smoky notes. Beneath the fresh, floral side sit a sweet, gourmand, spicy warmth and a woody, powdery floor. Diesel D and Parfums de Marly Pegasus share a close profile.

Parfum d'Homme

7.4

Adlon · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Adlon Parfum d'Homme is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's scent that wraps oud and leather in resinous warmth for a dense evening character. It opens with bergamot, black tea and saffron, where the dryness of the tea and the spice of the saffron quickly firm up the bergamot's freshness. The heart brings oud, smoky notes and leather, and the base of myrrh, cypriol, musk and amber softens this dark core with a sweet, resinous warmth. The overall impression is woody, earthy and slightly animalic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Fetish and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Abaci II

8.3

Abaci

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaci Abaci II is a men's fragrance that sets a spicy opening of rum, pink pepper and cardamom over a resinous, smoky, leathery base. The top leans on rum, pink pepper, ginger and cardamom, while jasmine, rose and cinnamon in the heart pull that spice towards a floral, sweet side. The base is dominated by frankincense, patchouli, vanilla absolute and leathery notes, which give it its woody, earthy and smoky character. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It is placed mostly in autumn and winter, and in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Bohemian

6.8

SweDoft · 2020

Fruity · Synthetic · Spicy

SweDoft Bohemian is a smoky, woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. Leisure, nights out and evenings draw nearly equal votes, and business use stays in the background. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Sandalwood, leather and oud lead, while frankincense and smoky notes add a resinous darkness. Patchouli and Java vetiver form an earthy base, and nutmeg and white pepper bring spice. Dried fruits sweeten the woody, leathery structure slightly. Heeley Phoenician Leather / Phoenicia and Ted Lapidus Oud Noir have a close profile.

Gold Dust (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Superz.

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Gold Dust Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around cinnamon, vanilla and amber. It opens with Italian bergamot and aromatic notes, then moves quickly into the warmth of cinnamon. Woody and balsamic notes lead the heart, and in the base amber and vanilla sweeten while smoky, powdery and musky notes give it a creamy, gourmand footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back this up. Its warm, dense character suggests cooler weather and evenings out. Initio Side Effect and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Alpine Rock

7.0

Swiss Cashmere · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Swiss Cashmere Alpine Rock is a fresh, green and smoky men's fragrance that suits casual, daytime and work settings. Voters find its longevity and sillage moderate, though few have rated it. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. It reads masculine. It opens with lime and lavender alongside floral notes. The heart of herbaceous and smoky notes adds a green, earthy feel, and fir, leather and ambergris form a woody, slightly sweet base. L'Occitane en Provence Lavande Poivre Noir and Taylor of Old Bond Street Luxury Lavender Water have a close profile.