The Perfume Library

Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum)

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum) is a men's fragrance that lays spice and a smoky woodiness over a fresh, citrus-led aquatic core; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes, spicy notes and bergamot open it fresh. In the heart, sage, geranium and rosemary add an herbal edge, while patchouli and frankincense settle the scent onto a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern close behind. Nike Hub Man and Ahmed Al Maghribi Aqua Oud have a close profile.

More Than Words

7.7

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff More Than Words is a dense, oriental men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a resinous, smoky woodiness, and it suits cooler-season evenings. Spicy notes, rose and dried fruits build a sweet frame, while labdanum, oud and ambergris weigh it down with resinous, smoky depth. The spice and oud stay in front, and the rose softens the blend without pulling it fully floral. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office or daily wear. A masculine character dominates, though a fair number of voters read it as feminine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tres Nuit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that suit daytime and lighter seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the scent reads as masculine and classic. It opens with vervain, iris and lemon, then moves into lavender, violet and spicy notes in the heart. Ambergris and sandalwood sit underneath and give it a light woody base. Armaf Enchanted Club and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Just Rock! pour Lui

8.2

Zadig & Voltaire · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Zadig & Voltaire Just Rock! pour Lui is a men's fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base, suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with tonka bean. The heart holds frankincense and vanilla: the frankincense adds a resinous depth, while the vanilla pulls the scent in a creamy, sweet direction. The base of spicy notes and patchouli leaves an earthy, slightly smoky trail. The oriental accord carries most of the overall feel. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a minor part. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Von Eusersdorff Classic Patchouli and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Turathi (Brown)

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around amber, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least suggested season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with woody notes, amber, patchouli and ozonic notes. Towards the heart, vanilla and spicy notes add a warm, gourmand sweetness. The base holds aquatic notes, balsamic notes and rose, so the resinous, oriental feel ends on a soft floral touch. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Najdia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Najdia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, while autumn and winter come second. Leisure, daily and business use lead the occasions, and it reads masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit. The heart holds rose, cinnamon and spicy notes, and the base brings woody notes, leather, patchouli and ambergris. Fresh, citrus, floral and aquatic accords dominate, softened by sweet and spicy touches.

Oud

7.9

Armaf

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Armaf Oud is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent for men, with a smoky, leathery and resinous side that suits evenings in the cooler months. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The top opens spicy with caraway, bergamot and sage. The heart holds iris, cedar and black pepper, and the base of patchouli, leather, amber and vanilla sweetens and deepens it.

Habit Rouge Dress Code

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Habit Rouge Dress Code is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rose, neroli and bergamot and settles into praliné, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of rose, neroli and bergamot give a citrusy, floral start, with spicy notes in the heart. In the base, praliné, tonka bean and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand, powdery sweetness, while woody notes and leather balance it with a leathery, oriental tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with business and daily use further back. Most read it as masculine, with a classic character. Shalimar Parfum Initial and Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Le Parfait pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant and pineapple give the opening a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and spicy notes add a floral, green touch. Vanilla, ambergris and musk sweeten and soften the base, while aquatic and woody shades stay in the background. Its profile is close to Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man and Armaf Bucephalus No. XI.

Or Noir

8.3

Haute Fragrance Company

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Haute Fragrance Company Or Noir is a woody scent for men that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a resinous, leathery sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters call it mostly masculine, with classic and modern following. It opens with elemi resin, cardamom and Italian lemon, a fresh, spicy start. The heart holds cedarwood, spicy notes and green pear. In the base, benzoin, musk, leather and coumarin form a creamy, sweet footing. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Erik Kormann Dezember have a close profile.

Embruns

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Keiko Mecheri Embruns is a fresh, aquatic scent set on a woody, spicy base, classed as a men's fragrance. Bergamot and marine notes build a bright frame, while hinoki needle, frankincense, Indian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli add woody, resinous depth. Spicy notes and moss keep it dry, and sweet, powdery accords soften the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré and En Voyage Perfumes Nepenthe have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme Sport

6.6

Kenzo · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance opening on lemon, mint and grapefruit, and it suits casual wear and warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and sport use, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, mint and grapefruit for a bright citrus effect. Towards the heart, geranium, ginger and spicy notes add a slight edge. In the base, vetiver and cedar form a dry, woody footing, while the aquatic and green accords keep the freshness going throughout. Armaf Tag-Him and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Hawas Highness / هوس Highness

8.3

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Hawas Highness is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as a masculine scent. The top opens with amber, spicy notes and citrus notes, giving a fresh, sweet start. Rose, violet and jasmine in the heart add a floral softness, with fruity and creamy touches. Vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood form a woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Green After Shave

8.1

Don Draper

Fresh · Floral · Green

Don Draper Green After Shave is a fresh, green men's scent with an aftershave feel, leaning towards everyday wear. Overall it reads fresh and green, with a floral, sweet and spicy layer on top. Menthol brings coolness and pepper adds a dry edge, while woody notes and sweet notes soften them. Powdery and creamy accords smooth it out, though a synthetic tone is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it masculine, with some calling it classic and others modern. No single season dominates, though spring edges ahead, and voters mostly pick it for daily and leisure wear. It is also seen as suitable for the office.

Lover Man

6.6

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Haute Fragrance Company Lover Man is a sweet, spicy scent for men that opens on bergamot, saffron and myrrh and settles into oud and cashmere wood. The top is Calabrian bergamot, saffron and myrrh: the bergamot brightens it briefly while saffron and myrrh add a resinous depth. In the heart, spicy notes, Atlas cedar and cocoa bean bring a gourmand sweetness. The base of cashmere wood, oud and gaiac wood gives it a woody, oriental footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening are the most voted occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine. Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi have a close profile.

Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر

8.2

Lattafa

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر is a men's fragrance built on a sweet, gourmand base, with a spicy, woody character. It starts with rose; amber and spicy notes lead the heart, and oud and woody notes dominate the base. The sweetness lays a soft layer over the spice and resin, while earthy, smoky and leathery shades stay close behind. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most often for evenings and nights out. It gets the most votes as masculine, with a classic feel as well. Perfumes with a close profile include Ard Al Zaafaran Mukhallat Kalaam and Al Rehab Arooq Al Oud (Perfume).

Mint Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.3

Toni Gard · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Toni Gard Mint Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want something light rather than a strong trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and business settings coming up often. More voters call it masculine than anything else, though many also find it modern. It opens with mint and mandarin orange for a fresh, citrusy, aquatic start. In the heart, lily of the valley and white peach add a green, fruity sweetness, and spicy and oriental notes in the base soften it towards a woody warmth. Its profile is close to Davidoff Cool Water Coral Reef Edition and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Sport.

The Feminist

7.1

Dandy Boutique · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Dandy Boutique The Feminist is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance built around saffron, cocoa and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Without season or occasion votes there is little to say about when it suits best, but it is classed as a men's scent with a sweet-leaning profile. The top opens with saffron, blackcurrant and spicy notes, where fruity sweetness meets spice. The heart of cocoa, rose and tobacco turns gourmand and creamy. Tonka bean, amber and cypriol leave a woody, oriental warmth at the base. Argos Triumph of Bacchus (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Sergio Soldano for Men (Black) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Sergio Soldano · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sergio Soldano for Men is a green, woody men's fragrance that links the freshness of lime, orange and lemon to a floral heart of lavender and violet. It opens with citrus, petitgrain and geranium, with musky, woody and spicy notes underneath. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, lavender and elemi resin add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, thyme, nutmeg and oakmoss settles it into an earthy, chypre character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Carthusia Numero Uno and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Open Gold

8.2

Roger & Gallet

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Open Gold is a woody men's fragrance where leather and spicy notes are lightened by citrus and aromatic notes; it has been discontinued. The scent is built on spicy notes and leather. Citrus notes and aromatic notes brighten that firm character, while woody notes give it a calm backdrop. Citrus and green lead the accords, with sweet, powdery and resinous sides plus an earthy, leathery tone alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Junaid Perfumes Tiyoob and Le Blanc Vetiver have a close profile.

David Rothschild for Men

7.3

David Rothschild · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Urban Nomads for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.0

Michalsky · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Michalsky Urban Nomads for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that pairs the freshness of eucalyptus and citrus notes with the sweetness of chocolate and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with eucalyptus and citrus notes that read fresh and green. In the heart, spicy and floral notes, eucalyptus tree and chocolate come forward, turning the scent sweeter and more gourmand. Woody notes and vanilla remain at the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is also well supported, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards the office and daily wear, and nearly half of voters find it masculine. Jacques Battini Crystal Edition - Black and Al Haramain Remember me have a close profile.

IconiQ Gold

7.1

bugatti Fashion · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bugatti Fashion IconiQ Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that lays floral and spicy touches over an aquatic base. It opens with lime, bergamot and mandarin orange in a bright citrus layer, while clove and galbanum add a slightly spicy, green edge. In the heart, violet, iris and white blossoms lead, joined by aromatic and spicy notes. The base of vetiver, amber, musky notes and aquatic notes leaves it woody, lightly sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, with a good share calling it modern.