The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

Lungomare (Eau de Parfum)

Roberto Capucci

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roberto Capucci Lungomare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, marine-leaning men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime, marine notes and neroli, a bright citrus start. At the heart, water jasmine, davana and patchouli add a soft floral, green touch. The base of algae absolute, musk, precious woods and ambergris settles into a woody, salty finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine and modern. M. Micallef Osaïto and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Yachting

6.7

Detaille

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Detaille Yachting is a fresh, aquatic and green fragrance for men, balancing a floral heart against a woody base. It opens with ginger and cardamom, giving a spicy coolness. In the heart, water jasmine and geranium add a soft floral, green touch. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and gaiac wood settles into a dry, woody footing, while the synthetic accord keeps everything clean and light. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, and some votes for sport and business. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu and Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rockaway Beach

6.3

Brooklyn Soap Company

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brooklyn Soap Company Rockaway Beach is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits daily wear and leisure, with a fruity sweetness and an aquatic edge. It opens with blackcurrant, mango and yuzu, a bright mix of citrus and fruit. The heart brings wine lees, Dewfruit® and water jasmine, where the floral and aquatic sides come forward. The base of caramel, cedarwood and musk softens and sweetens it, with a spicy and slightly synthetic note running through. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, so it neither disappears nor fills a room. Most voters pick it for leisure, followed by daily wear and evenings. It is marketed to men and has a close profile to Benetton United Colors of Benetton Man and Joop! Nightflight.

Tars Über Mann

7.4

Scherk · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scherk Tars Über Mann is a fresh, citrus-led floral for men that suits daytime and office wear. It opens bright with tangerine, citron, lemon, lime, bergamot and orange. In the heart, neroli, water jasmine and lily of the valley soften the citrus with a floral touch, while fruity and spicy shades stay in the background. Amberwood and musk close it on a simple, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most votes call it masculine. Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Versace Yellow Diamond have a close profile.

Prestige Black

6.3

Cuba

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cuba Prestige Black is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs bergamot and grapefruit with water jasmine, lichen and maté. Citrus and green accords lead: bergamot and grapefruit give a clean, sharp opening, while water jasmine, lichen and maté carry that freshness into a green, lightly spicy middle. Precious woods, musk and amber settle it onto a woody base, with a synthetic edge running through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as masculine, and its value for money is rated highly. Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Notte (Eau de Toilette Intense)

5.9

Acqua di Portofino · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Portofino Notte (Eau de Toilette Intense) is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a green, woody side. It opens with fresh and salty notes alongside olive leaf and lemon. Honeysuckle, pittosporum and water jasmine soften the heart. Amber, olive wood and musk form the base, while the accords add a spicy touch and a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with sport and business next. It has been discontinued. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

420 Lincoln Road Miami Beach Florida

7.2

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara 420 Lincoln Road Miami Beach Florida is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, with fruity top notes balanced by lavender and a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings give only a rough idea. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with clove, pineapple and green apple, so spice and fruit arrive together. In the heart, white freesia, water jasmine and lavender add a floral, fougère-leaning touch. In the dry-down, amber, cedarwood and tonka bean leave a woody, slightly sweet base. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian 1872 for Men have a similar profile.

Chrome Summer 2014

7.0

Azzaro · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Chrome Summer 2014 is a fresh, citrusy, watery masculine scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens bright and lightly spicy with hedione, bergamot, ginger and grapefruit. In the heart, ozone, water jasmine, lichen and tea pull it towards an aquatic, slightly green side. The base of maté, musk, amber and precious woods softens that freshness and settles it on a gentle woody footing. Fruity and synthetic accords keep the overall impression clean and modern. Its profile is close to Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) and Cuba Prestige Black.

Agua de Bambú Hombre

7.0

Adolfo Dominguez · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Adolfo Dominguez Agua de Bambú Hombre is a men's fragrance built on bamboo, bergamot and grapefruit, with a fresh, green, aquatic feel; it has been discontinued. It opens with bamboo, bergamot, grapefruit, apple and green tea, light, fruity and citrusy. The heart brings in cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, water jasmine and lavender, adding a spicy, floral side. In the base, ambrette, amberwood, tonka bean and norlimbanol settle it onto a soft, woody footing. The overall impression is a fresh, clean, slightly synthetic one; Zara Extreme 12.0 and Zara Classic 12.0 have a close profile.