The Perfume Library

91 perfumes

Kajal Homme II

Kajal · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kajal Homme II is a woody, sweet men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon to a lavender and spice heart. Citrus leads at the start, with green notes and orange blossom softening the freshness. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and clary sage give it a fougère feel, clove and cinnamon add spice, and peach brings a light fruitiness. The base rests on sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, rounded off by musk and sweet notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes, and most voters read it as masculine. Nina Ricci Ricci-Club and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.

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.

Red Temptation Men

7.3

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Red Temptation Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, sweet notes and orange, then softens into amber and hedione. At the start, saffron and orange bring a spicy brightness over the sweet notes. In the heart, amber and hedione come forward, with evernyl underneath. The overall feel is floral and sweet; gourmand, powdery and creamy tones are balanced by an oriental, woody line, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote count is small, so this reading should be taken with caution. Value for money is rated highly. It is described as a men's fragrance. Zara For Him Red Edition and Louis Varel Extreme Rose have a close profile.

Darkness

7.2

Béjar

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Béjar Darkness is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, opening with fresh citrus and settling into a vanilla warmth. The top is bergamot, bitter orange and grapefruit, which reads fresh and sharp at first. In the heart, black amber, cardamom, cedar and gaiac wood give it a spicy, woody body. The base brings vanilla along with musky and sweet notes, leaving a gourmand, powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring also gets a fair share, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Cuba Cuba Gold and Zara For Him Red Edition Intense have a close profile.

Mastermind Noir

7.8

Nabeel

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nabeel Mastermind Noir is a sweet, creamy men's fragrance that opens with rosemary and clove and settles into tobacco, leather and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are still tentative. Those who rated it also find it good value for money. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The top is led by rosemary, clove, grass and Aegean wallflower. In the heart, gaiac wood, violet, patchouli and cedar take over. The base of tobacco, leather, tonka bean and vanilla builds a sweet, creamy, oriental ground, with the floral accord adding a soft edge on top.

Gentleman (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Superz.

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Gentleman Extrait de Parfum is a men's fragrance where tobacco and spices meet a sweet, powdery heart. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the sample is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Tobacco and spices lead, then vanilla, cocoa, powdery and fruity notes soften the heart into something sweet and creamy. The base dries down to woody notes and tonka bean. The accords also carry a fresh, citrus and aquatic side, while smoky and leathery tones stay in the background. Les Perles D'Orient Tabac & Vanille and LPDO Vanille Persuasive have a close profile.