The Perfume Library

L'Homme À la Rose

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme À la Rose is a fresh, rose-led men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. It lasts well and has moderate sillage, so it carries comfortably through the day. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and few pick it for winter. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it modern or feminine. Grapefruit gives it a bright citrus freshness. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute add a floral layer on top, while French sage and Spanish cistus bring a green, lightly resinous edge. Amberwood supplies a woody, slightly sweet base. DKNY Be Desired and Diesel D Red have a close profile.

Guilty Parfum pour Homme

7.6

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a spicy, woody base. The top is juniper, Italian lemon and Provençal lavender. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a sweet, spicy softness, joined by Spanish cistus. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, musk and dry woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Parfums de Marly Valero have a close profile.

7 Elixir

7.0

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Loewe 7 Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a resinous, woody character with a fresh touch. Amber and patchouli build the body of the scent: a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky base. Spanish cistus adds a warm, balsamic note, while chili brings a spicy bite. Floral and fresh tones stay in the background and soften the dry woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evening and daily wear, and also finds a place on nights out and in the office. Loewe Esencia Elixir and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pure Addiction

6.7

Paul Emilien · 2014

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Paul Emilien Pure Addiction is a citrusy, spicy and woody men's fragrance that pairs cardamom, Thai basil and bergamot with clove. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in the evening, followed by leisure and business settings, and it also works as an everyday scent. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, Thai basil, Italian bergamot and Madagascan clove, giving a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, Virginia cedar, French sage and Spanish cistus add a green, earthy side. The base of amber, white musk and Indonesian patchouli settles into a warm, resinous woodiness.

Solo Elixir

7.4

Loewe · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Solo Elixir is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with green, floral and spicy shades running through it. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Mandarin orange, tarragon and lavender bring the freshness, while jasmine sambac and iris add a soft floral touch. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and patchouli, labdanum, benzoin and frankincense form a woody, earthy base. The accords also carry a bright, synthetic edge.

Iceberg · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Colish · 2023

Diadèma Cosmetici

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Geparlys · 2024