The Perfume Library

44 perfumes

Pure XS

Rabanne · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Pure XS is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet side with a spicy, gourmand core, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and leisure wear is common too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine and modern. Cinnamon, ginger and thyme give it a spicy frame, while vanilla, sugar and liqueur sweeten it into a soft gourmand mood. Leather, musk and myrrh lay a warm, woody base underneath. Fresh and fruity accords lighten the weight, and there is a synthetic sheen to it. Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him and Halloween Man have a close profile.

Raghba Wood Intense

7.6

Lattafa · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs sweet, gourmand tones with a woody, smoky oriental character, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes are gaiac wood, cedar, caramel and liquorice, a sweet opening laid over a woody frame. In the heart, oud, sugar, sandalwood and cashmere wood come forward, while amber, vanilla and frankincense in the base give a warm, resinous finish. The overall impression is spicy, sweet and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. Lattafa Raghba Classic and Orientica Sublime Oudh have a close profile.

Just on Time

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Just on Time is a men's fragrance led by lemon, ginger and cinnamon, with a spicy, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with lemon, grapefruit, apple and thyme alongside the spice of ginger and cinnamon. In the heart, vanilla, teakwood and frankincense add a sweet, woody and slightly smoky feel. Musk, cedar and amber sit underneath. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Taraf (black)

7.3

Zimaya

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zimaya Taraf (black) is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, with a gourmand, oriental build softened by floral and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it scores high for value, though the small number of votes means these impressions are still tentative. It opens with saffron, bergamot and oud. In the heart, sugar, rose and amber sweeten it, and the base of tonka bean, oakmoss and white musk leaves a woody, soft footing. Pendora Scents Noir d'Arabie and French Avenue Cosmic Tonka have a close profile.

Amber+Smoke

8.2

Michael Malul · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Michael Malul Amber+Smoke is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance built around tobacco, amber and pipe tobacco smoke. It opens with lemon zest, orange blossom and saffron, bright and spicy. The heart of tobacco, Egyptian jasmine and amber adds a soft warmth. In the base, pine wood and moss lay a woody floor, sugar pulls the scent towards gourmand, and pipe tobacco smoke leaves a lingering trail. The overall feel is sweet, creamy and resinous. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so take this as a first impression. With its dense, oriental character and masculine leaning, it should sit more comfortably in cooler weather and evening hours.

Pi Leather Edition

7.8

Givenchy · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Givenchy Pi Leather Edition is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance weighed down by spice, resin and wood; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one warm, dense whole. Vanilla, sugar and almond lay a sweet, powdery base, while resins and walnut wood add a woody, oriental depth. Tarragon, basil and rosemary bring a green, herbal edge that keeps it from turning syrupy, and the leathery accord sharpens its masculine side. Mugler Oriental Extreme / Oriental Express and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.