The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

Black / Pure Black

Mandarina Duck · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mandarina Duck Black / Pure Black is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a warm, vanilla-woody base. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and Indian pepper; orange blossom, tonka bean and tiaré add a soft sweetness in the heart. Atlas cedar, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a woody, powdery base. The overall impression moves between fresh, fruity and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. Mandarina Duck Black Extreme and Otto Kern Signature Man have a close profile.

Illusione Bois Nu

7.7

Bottega Veneta · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot, bitter orange and lemon against the soft sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla. Citrus leads the opening, while tiaré, clary sage and patchouli add a floral, green heart. The base of tonka bean, Akigalawood® and vanilla pulls the scent towards a woody, powdery, creamy sweetness. Overall it reads fresh and aquatic, with a light spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, and most call it masculine and modern. Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique and Amouage Sunshine Man have a close profile.

Black Extreme

7.8

Mandarina Duck · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Mandarina Duck Black Extreme is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of tangerine and pepper over a sweet, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with tangerine, pepper and bergamot, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy lift. In the heart, orange, tonka bean and tiaré pull it towards a fruity, creamy side. Cedarwood, vanilla and sandalwood form the base, and it settles into a sweet, gourmand, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, with summer far behind. It is worn across daily use, leisure, evenings and the office. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend Night and Zara C4SHMER4N have a close profile.

Liquid Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Tom Tailor · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Tailor Liquid Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with rosemary, mandarin orange and black pepper, giving a spicy brightness. The heart of elemi resin, tonka bean and tiaré softens the aquatic, floral side. In the dry-down, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, slightly powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want something light. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it fits leisure, daily wear and the office. Mexx Black Man (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Baby Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Tommy Bahama for Him (Eau de Cologne)

6.6

Tommy Bahama · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Cologne

Tommy Bahama for Him Eau de Cologne is a men's scent that sets a fresh, citrusy, fruity sweetness on a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are only a rough guide. It is made with men in mind. It opens with tangerine, ginger, pear and watermelon: cool, juicy and lightly spicy. In the heart, coriander, tiaré and violet leaf lend a slightly green edge. The base of amber, tonka bean and Australian sandalwood softens everything into a sweet, woody finish. Diesel Only the Brave and Hugo Boss Hugo Red have a close profile.