The Perfume Library

41 perfumes

Gender: Male Somalian frankincense Clear All

Wonderwood

Comme des Garçons · 2010

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Wonderwood is a fresh, green scent with a spicy, woody and resinous core, and it reads clearly masculine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening, daily and business wear all draw similar support. It opens with nutmeg, Somalian frankincense, Madagascan pepper and bergamot, a spicy and fresh start. In the heart, cashmeran, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody body, with caraway keeping the spice going. The base of sandalwood, oud and vetiver turns earthy and smoky. L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Vetyver and Jul et Mad Vetiver Cuir have a close profile.

Infusion d'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Prada · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Infusion d'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery men's scent built around Tunisian neroli, Iris pallida and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green accords keep it clean and light. Tunisian neroli brings a floral freshness, while Iris pallida adds a soft, powdery touch. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody frame, and Siam benzoin with Somalian frankincense add a sweet, spicy warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen most in spring and summer, and leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets Somalian frankincense and birch leaf against Italian green mandarin orange. It opens with frankincense, birch leaf, green mandarin and Indonesian nutmeg, so citrus and spice sit side by side. The heart of Egyptian cumin and Texas cedar turns dry and woody. Indonesian patchouli, Aldron® and Haitian vetiver leave the base earthy and smoky. Overall it reads fresh and green, with aquatic and lightly sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Its character leans masculine. Montblanc Explorer and Davidoff Cool Water Parfum have a close profile.

Black Incense Malaki

8.1

Chopard · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Black Incense Malaki is a sweet, smoky and resinous men's scent that pairs oud, leather and Somalian frankincense with spices. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. Chopard Oud Malaki and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant have a close profile. The scent works as a whole in a sweet oriental register. Spices and the resinous, smoky side of Somalian frankincense meet woody oud, while leather adds a leathery edge.

Dark Rebel Rider

7.8

John Varvatos · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider pairs bitter orange, saffron and patchouli in a leathery, sweet and spicy scent that suits cool-weather evenings, and it reads as a men's fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring after them. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens sharp and spicy with bitter orange, saffron and citron. In the heart, black violet, osmanthus and labdanum add a softer, powdery and resinous layer. The base of patchouli, Russian leather, cocoa and vanilla dries down sweet, earthy and smoky. Juicy Couture Dirty English and G Parfums Young Hunter have a close profile.

This Is Him! Vibes of Freedom

6.7

Zadig & Voltaire · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! Vibes of Freedom is a fresh men's fragrance that sets Italian mandarin orange and French lavender against a spicy, woody backbone of cardamom and cedar. The mandarin and lavender open fresh and green. In the heart, Guatemala cardamom brings spice while Somalian frankincense adds a soft haze. American cedar and Indonesian patchouli settle the base into a woody footing, with the sweet and floral touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Mind Games Gambit have a close profile.

Papyrus Oud/71

7.8

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parle Moi de Parfum Papyrus Oud/71 is a spicy, smoky and resinous woody scent that reads masculine and classic, and suits the cooler seasons. It is built on musk, Indian papyrus, oud and Somalian frankincense. Oud and frankincense set a resinous, smoky backbone, the papyrus keeps the woody side dry, and the musk softens the edges. Spicy and oriental accents add warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. In the character votes, masculine and classic lead. Initio Oud for Greatness and Cartier Oud & Musc have a close profile.

Musamam

7.4

Lattafa · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lattafa Musamam is a resinous, spicy woody fragrance for men, opening with mandarin, lavender and saffron. The top is Italian mandarin orange, lavender and saffron: the mandarin brightens it slightly while saffron brings the spice forward. In the heart, Virginia cedar, amberwood and Egyptian geranium build a woody body. The base of Somalian frankincense, cistus concrete and Akigalawood® settles into a resinous, smoky, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Mercedes-Benz Man Private and Ramón Molvizar Black Cube have a close profile.

Velvet Exotic Leather

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather is an oriental fragrance for men that moves from a fresh opening into a sweet, spicy, smoky leather-and-resin character. The top is rum absolute, davana, clary sage and hyssop, giving a fresh, slightly herbal start. In the heart, Laotian cinnamon, Turkish rose and leather bring the spice and the leathery side forward. The base of Spanish cade juniper wood, styrax, labdanum and tobacco dries down smoky, resinous and sweetly warm. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, though business and daily use also get votes. It reads mostly masculine. Bentley for Men Intense and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Profumo Special Blend

8.4

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo Special Blend is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that sets citrus brightness against a smoky, woody base, and it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: bergamot and marine notes give a clean, salty freshness, while fir and Somalian frankincense add a resinous, slightly smoky edge. Guatemala patchouly, Cachalox and Ambrox bring a dry, woody depth with a hint of spice. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Season votes are spread evenly, with fall and spring slightly ahead of summer and winter. Most voters place it in business, daily and evening wear, and it reads masculine and classic. Acqua di Giò Profumo and Sea God have a close profile.

7 Plata

7.8

Loewe · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe 7 Plata is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure time and the workday. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Some voters pick autumn, while winter is rarely chosen. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and the rest split between modern and classic. Nana mint and Italian mandarin orange open it cool and bright. In the heart, red pepper, Kahili ginger and Somalian frankincense pull that freshness towards a spicy, smoky tone. Amber and musk soften the base. A green, woody thread runs through it, and the smoky spice stays beneath the freshness rather than overpowering it. Its profile is close to DFG 1924 Acque Odorose - Il Mercante di Sogni and Emil Élise Dancing on Goosebumps.

Desire Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Dunhill · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a resinous, smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, grapefruit and bergamot for a fresh citrus layer, with black pepper adding spice. In the heart, saffron, cypress and Turkish rose give a floral, green transition. The base of Somalian frankincense, vetiver and Persian amber leaves a woody, earthy and smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It sits comfortably in both daytime and evening wear and can also be worn at the office. Armaf Evoke Man and Etro Shaal Nur have a close profile.

Encens Vibrant Leather

8.1

Zara · 2022

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Zara Encens Vibrant Leather is a men's fragrance that starts with citrus and settles into a smoky, resinous, leathery body. Longevity and projection are both moderate, though few people have voted, so this is only a rough guide. The overall rating is high and voters find it good value for the price. There is not yet enough input on seasons or occasions. As a whole, lemon and bergamot bring a bright freshness against the darker, woody tone of leather and patchouli. Pine and bamboo add a dry, green edge, while Somalian frankincense and elemi resin give a smoky, spicy depth. Zara Vibrant Leather and Zara Intense Vibrant Leather have a close profile.

Royal Platinum

8.1

Charriol · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Charriol Royal Platinum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around Persian saffron, chili and oud. It opens sharp and spicy with Persian saffron and chili. The heart brings together Somalian frankincense, Damask rose and leather, where the floral side is overshadowed by a leathery, resinous feel. Oud, benzoin and amber in the base sweeten it and tie it to an oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. With its spicy, smoky and sweet structure it reads masculine. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Noir 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.

Boy of June

6.5

Bibbi · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Bibbi Boy of June is a men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, spicy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling the room. There are no season or occasion votes, so little more can be said about when to wear it. The top opens with Madagascar pepper, Italian lemon and Italian bergamot, bright with a slight edge. The heart brings Somalian frankincense, Egyptian geranium and green apple, and the base settles on Indonesian patchouli, white leather and amber, adding a woody warmth. The overall impression is citrusy, floral and sweet. Memoize Temperantia and Tiziana Terenzi Gumìn have a close profile.