The Perfume Library

14 perfumes

Missoni Wave

Missoni · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Missoni Wave is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and is chosen less for nights out and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes and Italian mandarin orange, giving an aquatic, citrus coolness. In the heart, clary sage, rosemary, Egyptian pelargonium and lavender add a herbal edge. The base of Haitian vetiver, vanilla orchid and patchouli sweetens it and turns it creamy. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Rasasi Hawas Malibu have a close profile.

Seductive Homme

6.8

Guess · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme opens with cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin orange, a spicy citrus start that settles into a sweet, powdery, woody men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. Daily, evening and leisure wear are nearly level in the votes, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin orange give a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, violet leaf, vetiver and vanilla orchid push it towards floral and sweet. The base of musk, patchouli, sandalwood and amberwood leaves a woody, powdery finish, with gourmand and synthetic touches running through it.

Rogue Man

7.3

Rihanna · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Rihanna Rogue Man is a men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, black pepper and clementine and settles into patchouli and sandalwood, setting citrus and spice over a sweet oriental base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Voters place it mostly on night outs, everyday wear, leisure time and evenings, with business settings not far behind. The top notes of bergamot, rosemary, black pepper and clementine give a bright, peppery start. Cedar, vanilla orchid, jasmine and labdanum bring a floral, woody softness to the heart. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and musk dries down sweet and warm. Bruno Banani Pure Man and Rasasi Arba Wardat have a close profile.

West Loop

8.6

Michael Malul · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Michael Malul West Loop is a men's fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand and spicy character on a woody base. The top opens with almond blossom, cinnamon and vanilla orchid, where sweetness and spice lead. In the heart, tobacco, myrrh absolute and French lavender add a creamy, resinous depth. The base of amberwood, tonka bean and Indonesian patchouli dries down into a woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, and most voters score both highly, though the number of votes is small. It suits men who like a rich, warm and sweet scent. Creed Centaurus and Pana Dora Imperial Wood have a close profile.

Potion Power

6.5

Police · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police Potion Power is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that moves into a floral and sweet body. It opens with bergamot, lavender and orange blossom, while cinnamon and aromatic notes add a light touch of spice to that fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, violet and Cripps Pink apple bring a floral, fruity softness, with amber and the solar note adding warmth. The base of tonka bean, vanilla orchid and white musk turns sweeter and powdery, and precious woods give it a woody backbone. The overall impression balances aquatic freshness with sweetness. Otto Kern Signature Man and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.