The Perfume Library

CH Men Privé

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carolina Herrera CH Men Privé is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, favouring evenings and nights out, while summer is rarely chosen. Its character is mostly described as masculine. The top has lavender, cardamom, sage, grapefruit and red thyme, with whisky in the heart. The base is led by leather, tonka bean and benzoin. The spicy, smoky side rests on a sweet, leathery foundation. Alexandria Fragrances A Private Man and Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Malt

8.2

Mugler · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent reads as a whole: whisky, malt and coffee absolute give it a sweet, gourmand start, while peat and patchouli pull it towards an earthy, smoky tone. Cedarwood and woods lay down a dry, woody base, and musk softens the edges. The fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and business wear chosen least. It reads clearly masculine. Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense and Slumberhouse Kiste have a close profile.

Halloween Man X

7.3

Halloween · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Halloween Man X is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Cardamom, Provençal lavender and lemon give it a fresh, aromatic start. Coffee, whisky, cinnamon and leather come forward in the heart, while frankincense, amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and close it creamy, woody and oriental. Gourmand and leathery touches stay present beneath the fresh opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Spicebomb and Armani Code Profumo share a close profile.

24 Old Bond Street

7.7

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and juniper berry and moves into cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose. The top notes of cardamom and juniper berry give a spicy, bright start. In the heart, cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose build a green, floral balance, with the sweetness staying in the background. Whisky in the base closes it on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Ambré (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Baldessarini · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ambré Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental for men, with a fruity, sweet opening settling onto a leathery, woody base. The top pairs whisky, mandarin orange and red apple, so the fruit sweetness carries a boozy warmth. Violet and leather lead the heart, and the base of ambergris, labdanum and oak wood pulls it towards a spicy, gourmand depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night, though it also works for daily wear. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Baldessarini Ambré Oud and Widian London have a close profile.

24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.7

Atkinsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets a green opening of juniper berry and galbanum against a floral heart of cardamom and Turkish rose absolute. It opens green and crisp with juniper berry and galbanum. In the heart, green tea, cardamom and Turkish rose absolute take over, the spice and flowers softening each other. The base of frankincense, tonka bean and whisky leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Sable

8.1

French Avenue · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Sable is a sweet, spicy and gourmand men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Orange, mandarin orange and coriander seed open bright, softened by whisky, while aniseed and tonka bean bring sweetness to the heart. The base of vanilla, benzoin and patchouli dries down into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth with a faintly smoky, woody edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out as the occasions, and most read it as masculine. Amouage Lustre and Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Malt - Création 2013

8.2

Mugler · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt - Création 2013 is a sweet, smoky and spicy men's fragrance built around amber, peat and whisky; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. The resinous warmth of amber and the smoke of peat set a woody base, while the whisky pulls it towards a sweet, fruity, gourmand side. An oriental, spicy tone runs alongside.

Pavillon Rouge

7.7

Jovoy · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jovoy Pavillon Rouge is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, its gourmand side balanced by a smoky, leathery base. The top holds spices, sesame, rum and whisky, while tea, tobacco, leather and coffee sit in the heart. In the base, benzoin, ebony and vanilla sweeten the scent and tie it to a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur and Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

Le Dandy pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

d'Orsay · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

d'Orsay Le Dandy pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens on pineapple, peach and whisky and settles into a spicy, sweet base of tobacco and benzoin. The top is fruity and sweet, with pineapple, peach, plum and whisky. Cardamom, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger bring the spice in the heart. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco and Peru balsam turns resinous, smoky and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Serge Lutens Arabie and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

The Irish

6.8

Brooklyn Soap Company

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Brooklyn Soap Company The Irish is a men's fragrance that sets lavender, whisky and tobacco against a woody, smoky base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The top opens with lavender, davana, whisky and tagetes. In the heart, oak wood, rose, tobacco and vetiver take over, and musk, patchouli, arnica absolute and cedarwood settle underneath. The overall feel is woody, spicy, earthy and smoky, softened by floral and sweet touches. Xerjoff Wardasina / Rosso Afgano and Profumum Roma Rosae Mundi have a close profile.

Alvise

8.1

Gritti · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gritti Alvise is a dark, sweet and spicy scent for men, deepened by woody, resinous and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with cistus, cinnamon, bergamot and cardamom for a spicy warmth. The heart brings leather and whisky, adding a smoky, leathery edge. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver dominate; vanilla and styrax settle the dry-down, balancing the sweetness with an earthy, resinous ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. Amouage Interlude Man and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Unexpected Fresh Spicy

7.6

Zara · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zara Unexpected Fresh Spicy is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around cinnamon, tobacco, vanilla and whisky; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. As a whole it smells gourmand and oriental. Cinnamon and tobacco form a spicy, smoky core, which vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. Sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody base, while whisky and lilac stay in the background. A resinous, synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Concorde

6.4

Salle Privée · 2019

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Salle Privée Concorde is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, though it can also work at the office. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with juniper, black pepper and pink pepper, a spicy, green start softened by whisky. In the heart, tobacco, patchouli and vetiver build an earthy, smoky body. The base of oud, leather, benzoin and cedarwood leaves a resinous, slightly sweet and leathery trail.

Blasted Heath

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Penhaligon's Blasted Heath is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh air of seagrass and aquatic notes against the dry woodiness of tobacco, whisky and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and use leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it masculine, with some also calling it classic. It opens with clary sage, seagrass and aquatic notes, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, Clearwood, green leaves, tobacco and whisky soften that freshness with a spicy warmth. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, musk, Nootka cypress and vetiver settles into a woody foundation, with a slightly synthetic, aquatic character throughout. Dsquared² Original Wood and Jaguar Pace have a close profile.

Star Men Nebula

8.1

Fragrance World

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Star Men Nebula is a masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, earthy streak, leaning towards evenings and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by daily use and nights out. It reads clearly masculine. It opens with fruity notes, bergamot and orange. The heart brings cedar, whisky, coffee, malt and patchouli, while peat, musk, amber and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. The fruity, spicy side is balanced by a woody, smoky foundation.

Island Water Men

6.6

Scotch & Soda · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Scotch & Soda Island Water Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, followed by sport and business, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with bergamot, grape leaf and Brazilian mango, a fresh, green and lightly fruity start. In the heart, sandalwood, cannabispirol and clary sage bring a woody, spicy turn. The base of musk, whisky and amberwood closes on a soft, sweet woodiness, with the aquatic and synthetic tones running through the whole.

To My Father

8.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance in which whisky, oak and leather carry the weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bitter orange, ambrette seed and davana, which give a fruity brightness. Juniper, whisky and cabreuva form the heart, and oak, white oud and leather pull the base towards woody, resinous and smoky tones. Sweet, gourmand touches soften the spicy, oriental character. Borntostandout Smokin' Gun and Atelier Cologne Gold Leather have a close profile.

The Mobster

7.1

The Dua Brand

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

The Dua Brand The Mobster is a smoky, woody and spicy men's fragrance built around tobacco, oud and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays noticeable on skin and around you for a while. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. It reads as masculine. As a whole it feels warm and heavy. Sandalwood and oud lay a woody base, while tobacco and whisky carry it towards a smoky sweetness. Spicy notes and patchouli add an earthy, slightly green edge. The animal and oriental accords give it a dark tone.

An Evening with the Mobster

7.5

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand An Evening with the Mobster is built on spicy notes, tobacco, whisky and smoke, a scent for men that suits evenings and the cooler months of fall and winter. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine to most voters, though some find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one blend: spicy notes and tobacco melt into the warmth of whisky and smoke. The sweet, gourmand and resinous accords weigh heaviest, with fruity and floral touches over a woody, oriental base. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Une Nuit à Doha and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Stout'n'Smoke (Extrait de Parfum)

6.3

One Way Bridge Perfumes · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

One Way Bridge Perfumes Stout'n'Smoke Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance with the feel of a bar and a cask, best suited to fall and winter days. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant choice. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Masculine is the most common character vote, with modern and classic also present. The scent is built as a whole from oak barrel, beer, tobacco and whisky. Sweet, spicy and resinous accords soften the woody, smoky feel, with a synthetic touch in the background. Xerjoff Don and Lvnea L'Étranger have a close profile.

Ace of Spades

6.7

Motörhead · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Motörhead Ace of Spades is a rugged men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against smoky, woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily life and business, with night and evening use a little further behind. It opens bright and green with lemon, basil, rhubarb and elemi resin. The heart holds blackcurrant bud, frankincense and whisky. In the base, birch tar and gaiac wood bring the smoke, while Atlas cedar and musk soften it onto a woody ground. Motörhead Overkill and Comme des Garçons Play Black have a close profile.

Fierce Reserve

6.9

Abercrombie & Fitch

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Reserve is a warm, dark scent for men, pairing sweetness with smoky, leathery woods. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads masculine. Amber, leather, sage and whisky come across as one blend. Amber and whisky bring the sweetness, while leather and sage add spicy, earthy and smoky edges. A woody base holds it together, giving a rugged, shadowy feel.

Noble Wood

8.0

Hugo Boss · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Noble Wood is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance with a powdery, creamy and slightly smoky side, aimed at men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up. It opens with cardamom and whisky, and oak wood forms a woody core in the heart. In the base, bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the scent while cedarwood adds a dry woodiness. Earthy and smoky tones keep the sweetness in check. Boy Smells Woodphoria and Arquiste No. 57 have a close profile.