The Perfume Library

L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Guerlain · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent led by sweet, gourmand tones and tempered by spice and wood, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer getting very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Bergamot, spices and almond open on a fruity, spicy note. In the heart, frankincense, Bulgarian rose and vanilla add a creamy, powdery sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood and leathery notes then settle into a woody, leathery base.

Turathi (Blue)

8.1

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and bergamot open with a bright, fruity-citrus feel. Amber and woody notes in the heart soften that freshness, and patchouli, musk and spices in the base carry it into a sweet, lightly spicy woodiness. An aquatic, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zimaya Treasure and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Percival

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Percival is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with lavender and spice running through it. Citrus and aromatic notes start it off bright; in the heart lavender, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into tonka bean, musk and balsam fir, sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer lead the votes, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Dua Brand Legendary Knight and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a light spicy, woody base that suits daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and modern and classic are also common picks. It opens with lemon, bergamot and ginger for a bright start. The heart brings spices, basil, violet and white pepper, with the violet adding a soft floral, slightly fruity touch. In the base, tonka bean sweetens things while vetiver and cedarwood build a woody foundation. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre and Chanel Allure Homme Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Lumière Noire Homme

8.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Homme is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that sets Bulgarian rose and spices against earthy Indonesian patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though it also works for leisure and daytime. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and floral, with rose sweetness folded into the spices and the green bite of mugwort staying in the background. Patchouli lays a woody, powdery base, and oriental tones add warmth to the blend.

Boss Man / Boss Orange Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Man / Boss Orange Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's scent built around apple, spices and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. Apple in the top gives a fresh, fruity start. Spices and frankincense in the heart add a firmer edge, while bubinga wood and vanilla leave a woody base with a sweet finish. A synthetic touch runs through the overall character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, with winter a less common choice. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

2022 Generation Man

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022 Generation Man is a fruity, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens with mint, blackcurrant and yuzu zest and deepens into Cambodian oud. The opening pairs the freshness of mint and yuzu zest with the sweet, fruity edge of blackcurrant. Cambodian oud takes the heart, and the base of precious woods, spices and balsamic notes pulls the scent into a resinous, woody, oriental direction. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; most also read it as masculine. Amouage Jubilation 40 and Ajmal Amber Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oud Malaki

8.1

Chopard · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Oud Malaki is a sweet, spicy oud with smoky, leathery and resinous sides, a masculine character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Lavender and grapefruit open with a brief freshness, then leather, tobacco and spices come forward. Oud and amber dominate the base, setting the sweetness on a woody, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favored mostly for evenings and nights out, and reads as masculine. Killer Oud Death by Oud and Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia have a close profile.

212 Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera 212 Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men that suits daytime wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear coming first and business use close behind. It reads masculine, with a modern edge. Citrus leaf and grass open with a green freshness. In the heart, gardenia adds a soft floral note while lavender and spices bring a slight bite. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and slightly synthetic touches throughout. Guess Guess Man and Dunhill X-Centric have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey is a smoky, lightly sweet men's fragrance that sets citrus freshness against spice, leather and dark woods. It opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot. The heart brings black pepper, spices, leather and vetiver, with woods giving it a dry, woody footing. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and dark woods add a smoky depth, while tonka bean keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.

Derby (2005)

8.2

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Derby is a chypre-leaning men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange and bergamot against a dark base of leather, patchouli and forest soil; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by orange and bergamot, giving it a bright citrus start. In the heart, spices, carnation and Indian woods add a floral and woody middle. The base of leather, patchouli and forest soil pulls the scent in an earthy, leathery direction, while the green side stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also suits work and daily wear. Half of voters call it masculine, and a third call it classic. Guerlain Coriolan and Hermès Equipage have a close profile.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Bogart pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jacques Bogart · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart Bogart pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy base, leaning towards autumn and winter and towards evenings and nights out. The top notes of bergamot, lavender and water lily give a fresh, floral start. The heart turns softer with floral notes, while vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and spices in the base make it sweet, woody and oriental, with a powdery, smoky trace behind. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions, and it reads masculine and classic. Guerlain Héritage and Joop! Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Powerfully

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Powerfully is a gourmand men's fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity opening of mandarin orange and cherry over diva lavender and spices, drying down to chestnut, amberwood and vanilla. Mandarin orange and cherry give a bright, sugary fruit note at first. In the heart, diva lavender and spices add a sharper edge to that sweetness. The base of chestnut, amberwood and vanilla settles into a creamy, woody, soft gourmand tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out; it also works for leisure, while the office is a less common choice. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely and Pana Dora Moonlight have a close profile.

Amber Flame

8.1

Lou de Pre

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lou de Pre Amber Flame is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of clove, cinnamon and ginger set up a warm spice line, while tobacco and aniseed add a smoky edge. In the heart, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla turn the scent creamy and sweet. The base carries honey and benzoin into a resinous warmth, with woody notes staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

Cash for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

La Rive

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Cash for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a spicy, sweet and woody structure. Mint, grapefruit and red mandarin orange give the top a cool, fruity lift. In the heart, cinnamon, spices and rose add a sweet, slightly powdery warmth. The base of woody notes, blond leather, patchouli and amber leaves an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads clearly masculine. One Avenue Onyx and Zync Audacity have a close profile.

Lui

7.8

Mazzolari

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mazzolari Lui is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, leaning oriental and deepened by animal, smoky and leathery shades. Patchouli leads the opening. The heart is built from sandalwood, cedarwood and floral notes, while spices and citrus notes sit in the base. Resinous and earthy undertones soften the sweetness and give the whole a heavy, warm feel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with far fewer picking it for the office. It reads masculine and classic. Vapormundum Electri and Harry Lehmann Singapore Patchouly have a close profile.

Waidmanns Heil

7.5

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rammstein Waidmanns Heil is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear. Citrus, green and spicy accords come first. Elemi resin, grapefruit and coriander open bright and fresh, while frankincense, spices and nutmeg give the heart a warm, resinous tone. Vetiver, cashmere and ambergris form the base, settling into an earthy, lightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily and business settings are the most common picks, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Fragonard Vétiver and Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca have a close profile.

Armani Code Absolu Gold

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu Gold is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a leathery, woody edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Green apple and mandarin orange give a light, fresh start. The heart brings leather, iris, saffron and spices, giving the scent a powdery, leathery body. Tonka bean absolute and benzoin leave a creamy, gourmand sweetness underneath, while cedarwood and gaiac wood add a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads as masculine. It has been discontinued. Givenchy Pi Extreme and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Profumo have a close profile.

Old Spice Classic / Old Spice (Cologne) (1990)

7.6

Procter & Gamble · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Procter & Gamble Old Spice Classic / Old Spice is a fresh, spicy men's cologne that opens on lemon, orange and spices and settles into vanilla and cedarwood. Aldehydes, lemon and orange open the scent, with clary sage and spices keeping it bright. In the heart, cinnamon, pimento, jasmine and heliotrope come forward; the base is led by vanilla, frankincense, cedarwood and musk. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and faintly smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it is used mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and classic, and voters rate its value for money highly.

L'Homme Idéal Sport

7.5

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it sits closer to the skin than a room-filling scent. Daily wear, office and sport lead the occasions, while evening and night out play a small part. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The top holds almond, spices and aquatic notes, and fresh, aquatic and citrus accords lead. Neroli sits in the heart, with patchouli, coumarin and vetiver underneath. Coumarin and almond add a gentle sweetness, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody base.

Sex Appeal for Men (Cologne)

7.3

Jōvan · 1976

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jōvan Sex Appeal for Men is a sweet, spicy and woody men's cologne built around sandalwood, spices and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer lag behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. The scent leans on its sweet, spicy and woody accords. Sandalwood and spices set a warm, oriental base, and patchouli adds an earthy depth. Powdery and animal touches soften that warmth, and the sweetness stays present throughout.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Extradose

7.4

Valentino · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Extradose is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base, and most voters point to fall and spring for it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters choose fall and spring, with winter not far behind, while summer is the least picked. Leisure, night out and evening wear are voted almost equally, and business use sits further back. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Mandarin orange, bergamot and spices give a bright, lightly fruity start. The heart brings salty notes and Provençal lavender, and the dry-down settles on vetiver and gaiac wood. The overall feel is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic sheen. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) 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.