The Perfume Library

Green Irish Tweed

8.1

Creed · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Green Irish Tweed pairs lemon, galbanum and lavender in a green, fresh and woody style, a masculine scent for spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens with vervain, lemon, bergamot and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, violet leaf and violet bring a soft floral touch. Oakmoss, Indian sandalwood and cedarwood leave it on a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, business and leisure wear leading. Most see it as masculine and classic. Issey Miyake A Scent and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Tom Ford · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's scent that opens with violet, bergamot and pink pepper and settles into vanilla, benzoin and amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear getting fewer votes. Many see it as masculine and classic. The top carries violet, bergamot, pink pepper and caraway. In the heart, rose, iris, nutmeg and black pepper lead, with the floral side kept in check by spice. The base turns sweet, powdery and resinous through vanilla, benzoin, amber and leather, while vetiver and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth.

Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tres Nuit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green touches that suit daytime and lighter seasons. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the scent reads as masculine and classic. It opens with vervain, iris and lemon, then moves into lavender, violet and spicy notes in the heart. Ambergris and sandalwood sit underneath and give it a light woody base. Armaf Enchanted Club and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Cologne

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Cologne is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, mandarin orange and Brazilian orange with a sharp edge of pink pepper. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Citrus leads from the first spray, while pink pepper adds a spicy lift to the fruity freshness. The heart brings vervain and ginger, which warms the coolness slightly. Vetiver, blond woods and musk make a clean, woody base.

Boucheron pour Homme (1989) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Boucheron · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron pour Homme is a masculine chypre in which bergamot, lavender and oakmoss lead, setting fresh citrus against a powdery floral heart; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring and autumn get the most votes, with summer and winter slightly behind. Daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, and a share also call it classic. It opens with bergamot, orange, lemon and lavender for a fresh citrus feel, rounded by basil's green edge. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and orris root adds a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Boucheron pour Homme (Eau de Cologne) and Caron Nocturnes share a close profile.

Shiyaaka Sky

7.9

Khadlaj · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Sky is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters wear it in summer and spring, mainly for daily use, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most see it as masculine, though some read it as feminine, so it isn't strictly one-sided. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it brightly, with vervain alongside. In the heart, geranium, neroli, green notes and orange blossom add a floral, green touch. The base of ambroxan, sandalwood, vetiver and musk settles it into a creamy, soft finish.

Custo Man

7.6

Custo Barcelona · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Custo Man is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance in which citrus and flowers meet on a green, lightly sweet base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens with neroli, juniper, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, citrusy start. The heart of vervain, black pepper and orange blossom adds a floral, spicy turn. In the base, musk, benzoin, tonka bean and cistus settle it into a powdery, sweet warmth. Kilian Prelude to Love Invitation and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a similar profile.

L'Homme Sport

6.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with green and aquatic shades, suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage moderate, and most pick summer or spring. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, with sport close behind. Its character reads masculine and modern. Bergamot, vervain and aldehydes open it bright and lightly floral. Elemi resin and cardamom add a soft spiciness, and cedar and amber settle into a woody, slightly sweet base. Zara Night pour Homme II Sport and Shiseido Zen Sun for Men have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas Homme (2015)

8.1

Rochas · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme is a fresh, green citrus scent made for men, easy to wear on spring and summer days, whether at leisure or at work. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, lime and mandarin orange, which give the citrus its crisp edge. In the heart, vervain, mugwort and lavender add a green, lightly spicy note. Vetiver and cedar settle it onto a woody base. Cartier Déclaration and Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand have a close profile.

Aéroplane

7.4

Detaille

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Detaille Aéroplane is a fresh, green chypre for men that suits spring and fall, and everyday or office wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it spreads softly without dominating a room. Most voters pick spring, then fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme (2011) and Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême (2010) have a close profile. Lemon, bergamot, mint, basil, petitgrain and vervain open it with a bright, citrusy lift. Jasmine in the heart softens that freshness. Oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli in the base settle it onto an earthy, woody footing.

Rosissimo (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rosissimo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody scent built around pink grapefruit, bitter orange and rose, suited to daytime and warmer seasons. It opens with vervain, pink grapefruit, rosemary, bitter orange and Italian lemon, a light and bright start. Rose, jasmine and precious woods add a soft floral heart. The base settles on vetiver, tree moss, cistus and fir balsam for a green, woody footing, with benzoin and leather staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it can read as unisex. It has been discontinued. Il Profvmo Imprinting and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro

7.7

Adolfo Dominguez · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits easy daytime wear. It opens with honey pomelo, vervain and mint, giving a fruity, bright first impression. Ginger, cumin and pink pepper add a spicy edge in the heart, and musk, amber and cedar settle into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Balmain Monsieur Balmain and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Vendetta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Valentino · 1991

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Valentino Vendetta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a green chypre for men built around neroli, lavender and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Neroli, lavender and vervain open fresh and bright. In the heart, clove, jasmine, geranium and bay rum add a spicy, floral warmth. Oakmoss, labdanum and patchouli settle into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, with animal and leathery touches rounding out the classic chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is placed anywhere from a night out to the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Robert Piguet Bandit and Jacomo de Jacomo have a close profile.

Vetyver (2015)

7.9

Le Galion · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Galion Vetyver is a fresh, green and earthy men's fragrance built around bergamot, mandarin and vetiver, suited to spring and summer days, the office and relaxed time off. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and few choosing winter. Leisure, business and daytime wear lead the occasions, and it mostly reads as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, Italian mandarin orange, coriander and nutmeg: bright citrus with a light spice. In the heart, vervain, tarragon, petitgrain, clary sage and lavender add an aromatic, green character. Vetiver carries the earthy, woody base, softened by sandalwood, tonka bean and musk. Creed Original Vetiver and Givenchy Vetyver have a close profile.

L'Eau Au Masculin

6.7

Lolita Lempicka · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka L'Eau Au Masculin opens on vervain and pink pepper and dries down to jasmine, olive wood and vetiver, a fresh, woody scent for men that has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as masculine, with a modern side as well. In the top, vervain brings a citrusy freshness and pink pepper a light spice. The heart adds jasmine and kingwood for a soft floral and woody feel. The base of olive wood and vetiver leaves a green, dry woodiness, while the sweet and gourmand accords stay in the background. Jardin Bohème Brise Verte and Montale Vetiver Patchouli have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert

5.6

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that reads as an easy, casual everyday scent. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot, melon and ozone, with vervain adding a green edge to the coolness. The heart brings birch leaf, fig, thyme and cardamom, while iris and violet leaf soften the floral side. In the base, teakwood, sandalwood and white cedar dry down, and ambergris rounds off the aquatic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office use lead the occasions. Most find it masculine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Rio de Janeiro have a close profile.

Caesars Man (Cologne)

7.2

Caesars · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Caesars Man from Caesars, released in 1987, is a fresh, green and woody fougère for men that leans towards casual, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has its share. It suits leisure, daytime and office settings, and reads as masculine and classic. It opens with vervain, rosemary and bergamot, a citrusy, green freshness. Geranium, lavender and fir balsam in the heart carry the fougère character. The base of amber, patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into a sweet, resinous woodiness. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir.

Luciano Pavarotti (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Luciano Pavarotti · 1994

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Luciano Pavarotti Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a floral, green start into a spicy, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, Sicilian lemon and neroli open fresh, while petitgrain and ivy add a green edge. In the heart, Damask rose, iris, clove and cedar lead, with patchouli and geranium adding an earthy depth to the floral layer. The base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, honey and oakmoss sweetens it and pulls it towards a powdery, slightly smoky, leathery chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Moresque Amber Arabesque and Davidoff Zino (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cool Water Game... for Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Davidoff · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Game... for Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around grapefruit, watermelon and vervain; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, citrus notes, watermelon and vervain, bright and juicy. Violet leaf, blueberry and lavender in the heart add a green, fruity softness. Cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli dry it down onto a woody base. Police To Be and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Boucheron pour Homme (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance that opens on vervain and bergamot, moves through basil and coriander, and settles on sandalwood and patchouli. The opening is bright and citrusy, with vervain and bergamot. In the heart, basil and coriander add a green, spicy touch, while sandalwood and patchouli ground the scent in a woody, earthy base. Fresh, floral and chypre accords run through the whole composition. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Detaille Aéroplane and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Ferrari · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Red Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a soft sweetness and a slightly synthetic edge. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use also possible. Most see it as masculine, with a modern feel. The top is bergamot, orange, spearmint and galbanum, giving a green freshness. The heart of nutmeg, geranium, jasmine and iris adds a floral, spicy turn. In the base, cedarwood and oakmoss set a woody footing, which vanilla and musk sweeten and soften.

Polo Ultra Blue

7.0

Ralph Lauren · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrus and aquatic men's fragrance, an easygoing pick for leisure, daily wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Voters choose it most for leisure, daytime and sport, with some seeing it at the office too. Its character reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with bergamot, Arctical™ and citron. Juniper berry, basil, clary sage and vervain bring a green, lightly spicy feel to the heart. In the base, mineral salt, woods and Ambertonic® settle it into a clean, woody finish.

Van Gils pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Van Gils · 1988

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Van Gils pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green masculine scent in a classic vein, deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes call it masculine and classic. Vervain and bergamot open it fresh. Thyme, cardamom, rosemary and coriander bring a green, spicy heart. Musk and amber soften the base, while woody, resinous, earthy and leathery accords complete the chypre character. Ralph Lauren Polo and Gucci Gucci № 3 have a close profile.

Oxford Bleu (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

English Laundry · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

English Laundry Oxford Bleu Eau de Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and green notes, with a powdery sweetness over it and an easy, everyday feel across all four seasons. It opens with lemon, green apple, mint and vervain, so the first impression is cool, green and lightly fruity. In the heart, iris, violet leaf, geranium and tonka bean bring sweetness and a soft, powdery touch. The base of vanilla, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settles the scent into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring first and autumn second, though winter and summer are close behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, with some votes for business and sport as well. It reads as masculine.