The Perfume Library

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Antaeus (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1981

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Antaeus Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery chypre with a dry, earthy, masculine character. It opens with myrrh, lemon, coriander and bergamot, then moves into thyme, basil and rose at the heart. Patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum dominate the base, while castoreum deepens the animal and resinous side. The overall impression is dry, earthy and austere. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Blast from the Past and Daniel Hechter Caractère (Eau de Toilette).

Hugo (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Hugo Boss · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's scent built around citrus and green notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Half of the voters call it masculine. It opens with pine needle, mint, grapefruit and green apple, cool and fruity. The heart brings lavender, sage and jasmine, and the base rests on sandalwood, vetiver and moss. As it dries, the scent moves from green to a woody footing.

Godolphin

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Godolphin is a spicy fragrance for men that opens with the cool bite of cypress, thyme and saffron and settles into a warm base of vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cypress, thyme and saffron come first. Jasmine, iris and rose add a floral softness in the heart. The base is vetiver, white cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber, a woody, smoky and leathery floor under the floral, fruity and sweet accords.

New York Intense

8.3

Nicolaï · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New York Intense is a masculine chypre-fougère that pairs a fresh opening of lemon, thyme and bergamot with a spicy heart of black pepper, lavender and clove. It is found to last strongly and project well. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The opening of lemon, lemon petitgrain, thyme, mugwort and bergamot reads citrusy, green and fresh. In the heart, black pepper, clove, cinnamon and lavender bring the spice, softened by chamomile. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles woody, with vanilla and tonka adding a sweet trace. Nicolaï New-York and Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme share a close profile.

Chypre Palatin

8.3

Parfums MDCI · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin is a floral, green chypre with a leathery, resinous and slightly animalic warmth, aimed at men. It opens green and aromatic with mandarin orange, thyme, lavender and galbanum. The heart builds a powdery floral body from gardenia, jasmine, rose and iris, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, leather, Tolu balm, benzoin, vanilla absolute and oakmoss settle it onto a resinous, leathery, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring; few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Elsa Schiaparelli Shocking You and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Fiero

7.8

Casamorati · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casamorati Fiero is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it is also seen as an office choice, while evening and night-out wear are picked less often. Winter is the least chosen season, which suggests its coolness sits more easily in warm weather. The top opens with lemon grass, Calabrian lemon, blood orange and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, tarragon, mint and thyme add a green, spicy edge. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of nutmeg, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver. Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé and Histoires de Parfums 1828 have a close profile.

Midnight Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that opens with thyme, bergamot and frankincense and deepens into patchouli, opoponax and leather. Most voters choose it for winter and autumn, and find it best suited to evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and many see it as masculine and classic. At first, thyme's spicy freshness is softened by bergamot, while frankincense adds a resinous note. In the heart, patchouli, opoponax and leather build a woody, leathery body; at the base, labdanum, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a warm, oriental finish.

Oligarch (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oligarch Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender against a warm base of vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked less often. Votes spread across daily wear, business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, with thyme and lime adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while apple and coconut add a fruity touch. The base dries down to vanilla, cedarwood and amber, warm, woody and lightly spiced.

Pure XS

6.6

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.

Elysium Eau Intense

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in leisure, daytime and business settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, while thyme and rhubarb add a green edge to that freshness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and apple bring a soft floral and fruity touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Dsquared² · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dsquared² Potion Eau de Parfum opens with mint, thyme and angelica before cinnamon, pepper and patchouli deepen it into a sweet, spicy fragrance for men; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely named. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted call its character masculine. The top notes of mint, angelica and thyme give a cool, herbal start. In the heart, cinnamon, pepper and rose add spicy warmth, with gentian staying in the background. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and cashmere wood settles it onto a sweet, woody, slightly smoky ground.

Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

John Varvatos · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Voters mostly call it masculine, with a good share also calling it modern. The top is Sicilian clementine, mandarin orange, thyme and Provençal lavender, pairing citrus with a herbal freshness. The heart adds Indian orange jessamine, African orange blossom and ginger for a soft floral and spicy touch. Woody base notes such as Georgywood® and Kephalis close it on a clean, even footing.

Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Pino Silvestre · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pino Silvestre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring, fall and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange. In the heart, juniper berry, thyme, clary sage, French lavender, lavender and clove build a green, spicy fougère feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and wear centres on leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Parfums de Marly Ispazon have a close profile.

Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Burberry · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Burberry for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent built around lavender, thyme and bergamot, suited to spring and daytime wear. It opens with lavender, thyme, bergamot and mint, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, geranium, sandalwood and moss carry the floral and green side, while cedarwood and amber settle the base into something woody and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. About half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it classic. Zara Zara Man and Mazzolari Augusto have a close profile.

Homme

7.9

Costume National · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Costume National Homme is a men's fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet opening with a spicy, resinous woodiness, with gourmand tones leading the mix. Cardamom, grapefruit and bergamot give the opening a bright, fruity lift. Thyme, cinnamon and clove then add a warm, spicy character. Patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum close it with a woody, resinous sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out, while summer lags behind. Many find it masculine. Costume National Homme Parfum and Morph Cruda have a close profile.

Dolce di Giorno

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Dolce di Giorno is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on pepper, bergamot and cinnamon and settles onto vanilla and labdanum. The opening pairs pepper, bergamot and grapefruit with a bright edge, while cinnamon adds warmth from the first moment. In the heart, thyme, cardamom and prune balance fruity sweetness against the spices. The base of labdanum, vanilla, gaiac wood and patchouli is resinous, smoky and woody, and the overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.

New-York

8.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New-York is a fresh, chypre-style men's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and business, daily and leisure wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and lemon petitgrain, while thyme and mugwort add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and lavender bring a spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, frankincense and musk, dry and powdery. Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme and Penhaligon's Racquets Formula have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy, green character against a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind, and the votes spread almost evenly across leisure, daily wear and business. Most voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic. It opens with the coolness of lavender, mint, thyme and mandarin orange. Coriander, Brazilian rosewood and alyssum sit in the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth. Cartier Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe and Cartier Roadster have a close profile.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Harrods pour Homme

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme is a masculine fougère in which thyme, lime and bergamot set a fresh, green and spicy tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is worn from nights out to the working day, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with citrus, thyme and lavender. Violet, jasmine and May rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli build a woody floor, softened by vanilla and musk. Roja Parfums Oceania and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Solo (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Loewe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe Solo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh sweep of lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange with thyme, cinnamon and nutmeg, making a masculine scent that suits easygoing daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while classic and modern draw almost equal shares. The scent leans citrusy and fresh: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot sit alongside lavender. Thyme, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, and patchouli gives a woody base. Guava and boldo bring a sweet, fruity touch, with floral and synthetic tones rounding out the character.

C for Men

8.1

Clive Christian · 2010

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Clive Christian C for Men is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent built around tobacco, leather and oud, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon and tea for a light fruity brightness. Clove, cardamom, saffron and cinnamon bring the spice in the heart. The base is dominated by tobacco, leather, oud and amber, while cedar and vanilla soften the smoky, earthy structure. Nabeel Desert Oud and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo (1983) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Trussardi · 1983

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trussardi Uomo is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody and leathery body; it has been discontinued, but its firm character still suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, thyme and juniper give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, vetiver, cinnamon and honey add spicy warmth, with cedarwood settling it onto a woody base. Leather, frankincense and patchouli leave a resinous, smoky and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards nights out and evenings, yet also works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.