The Perfume Library

L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a light spicy, woody base that suits daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and modern and classic are also common picks. It opens with lemon, bergamot and ginger for a bright start. The heart brings spices, basil, violet and white pepper, with the violet adding a soft floral, slightly fruity touch. In the base, tonka bean sweetens things while vetiver and cedarwood build a woody foundation. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre and Chanel Allure Homme Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Lalique White (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lalique · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lalique White Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs the zest of lemon leaf and bergamot with the dry spice of nutmeg, cardamom and white pepper. Longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and reads masculine. It opens with lemon leaf, bergamot and tamarind for a citrusy freshness. The heart turns dry, spicy and slightly powdery with nutmeg, violet, cardamom and white pepper. Musk, cedar and amber leave a soft, woody base.

Roi d'Orient

7.9

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Roi d'Orient is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built on Arabian amber, white pepper and musk. Arabian amber leads at the top, white pepper adds spice in the heart, and musk softens everything at the base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with powdery, creamy and resinous touches that give it a warm, dense texture. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. It reads masculine. Narciso Rodriguez Santal Musc and Rituals Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre have a close profile.

Bad Boy (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper, Italian bergamot and grapefruit against the sweetness of cocoa absolute and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and is chosen less for the office or daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with citrus and peppers: pink, black and white pepper add spice over bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, vetiver and clary sage give a dry, woody footing. The base brings a gourmand sweetness from cocoa absolute and tonka bean. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and sweet. Bad Boy Power Up Spray and Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Touch for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Burberry · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

L'Homme L'Intense

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme L'Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Many read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with bergamot, Italian citron and davana for freshness, while white pepper adds spice. In the heart, orange blossom and violet leaf bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, Siam benzoin and suede finishes woody, sweet and leathery.

He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood

7.6

Dsquared² · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood is a woody, green and resinous men's fragrance built around cedarwood, vetiver and frankincense. White pepper adds a spicy edge, while violet and Canada lily bring a soft floral touch. Musk and mineral amber round it off underneath. The overall impression is fresh, earthy and slightly smoky rather than heavy or sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office, and it reads clearly masculine. It has been discontinued.

A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy

7.3

Mugler · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of mint and juniper berry. In the heart, cardamom and white pepper add a spicy edge, while patchouli and sequoia lay a woody base. Aquatic and fruity touches mix with sweetness and give the scent a synthetic, energetic feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. The Dua Brand Shot of Purity and Proraso Azur Lime have a close profile.

Bang

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marc Jacobs Bang is a spicy, woody and earthy men's fragrance led by pink, black and white pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while fewer choose summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most-voted settings, and sport trails far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern. The sharp, spicy peppers open alongside a fresh, green citrus lift. In the heart, benzoin, woods and elemi resin pull it toward a resinous, woody side. The base of vetiver, white moss and patchouli sets an earthy ground, and a synthetic edge runs throughout. Its profile is close to Terre d'Hermès and Dior Homme.

L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Eau de Toilette opens with lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, a fresh citrus scent for men that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes are lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, while basil and violet leaf in the heart add a green, floral touch. White pepper in the base leaves a dry, spicy edge. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic, with a faintly fruity, lightly sweet side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern streak. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau d'Été 2007 and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre have a close profile.

Strictly

7.6

Jil Sander · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jil Sander Strictly is a fresh, green men's fragrance whose spice and woody-earthy base keep it composed and tidy. It opens with bay rum and white pepper, a cool freshness against a sharp spice. Nutmeg and cardamom in the heart soften the pepper. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean sets a woody, earthy ground, with the tonka easing its dryness a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed nearby without announcing itself. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards work and daily wear. Most votes call it masculine. Korres Vetiver Root and Diptyque Virgilio have a close profile.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Le Mâle Lover

7.5

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Lover is a fresh, sweet scent for men that softens its spice with a creamy woody base; it dates from 2024 and has been discontinued. It opens with finger lime and white pepper, so the first impression is bright with a slightly sharp spice. Ambergris sits in the heart, and woods and vanilla take over the base. The scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy woodiness, with a synthetic sheen that never fully fades. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer isn't ruled out. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for a night out too. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Le Labo Cedrat 37 and The Dua Brand Rust have a close profile.

V for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Clive Christian V for Men is a spicy, smoky woody-oriental with a resinous core, a masculine scent for evenings and colder weather that has been discontinued. Black pepper, pink pepper and white pepper make up the dry spice, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, resinous depth. Oud, cedarwood and vetiver form the woody frame, and amber and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night out. Most read it as masculine, with a classic bent. Duftanker Gentleman V and Bois 1920 Itruk share a close profile.

Emir

7.3

M. Micallef · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

M. Micallef Emir is an oriental scent for men that joins a fruity, sweet opening to a spicy, smoky, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer rarely chosen. It is placed mostly in the evening and for nights out, and it can also be worn for leisure and daily use. Most voters read its character as masculine, and some see it as classic. Grapefruit and orange give a bright, fruity start. The heart holds geranium, white pepper and sage, with the pepper bringing the spice forward. In the base, musk, patchouli, cedar and oud build a woody, smoky and slightly animalic depth. Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

V: Amber Fougere

8.2

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian V: Amber Fougere is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with a resinous, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. Citrus, bergamot and lavender bring freshness, met by the spice of black, pink and white pepper. Fir balsam, elemi resin and frankincense add a resinous, slightly smoky edge, while cedar and vetiver set the woody base and iris and amber soften it. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer are not ruled out. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes among occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Karl New York Mercer Street

7.1

Karl Lagerfeld · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus, green and spicy character, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds white pepper, rhubarb, basil and citrus notes, so it opens crisp, green and a little peppery. In the heart, blossoms and aromatic notes soften things, and the base of cotton and musky notes leaves a clean, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. Bond No. 9 Central Park and Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kokain White Ash

7.0

Rammstein · 2020

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rammstein Kokain White Ash opens with nutmeg and white pepper over frankincense, blond woods and sandalwood, a smoky, resinous men's scent that has been discontinued. Nutmeg and white pepper come first, giving a dry, sharp spice. In the heart, blond woods and frankincense build a resinous, faintly smoky base. Sandalwood and crystal musk soften the finish, though the synthetic, earthy character stays present. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. It reads masculine. Rammstein Kokain White Intense and Lush 4:20PM have a close profile.

Z Zegna (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Eau de Toilette opens fresh with bergamot, rosemary and cassowary plum, then turns to nutmeg, white pepper and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business named most often. Most voters read it as masculine. The profile is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. Bergamot and rosemary lead, then nutmeg and white pepper add spice. Patchouli, oakmoss and cashmere form a woody, soft base.

Citizen X

7.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Citizen X is a men's fragrance that opens with mastic and white pepper in a fresh, spicy start, then settles into the powdery, resinous warmth of orris absolute and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Most voters find it masculine, though some call it modern or classic. It opens with a citrus-fresh feel and the bite of white pepper. Orris absolute adds a powdery softness in the heart. As it dries, frankincense, musk and amberwood form a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished edge. Serge Lutens L'orpheline and Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé have a close profile.

Away Man

6.7

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch Away Man is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs grapefruit, violet leaf and pineapple with the light spice of white pepper and ginger. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use trailing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character is mostly read as masculine and modern. Citrus, green leaf and pineapple come first, then geranium, ginger and the dry warmth of white pepper. Amber, blond woods and vetiver give it a woody base, while an aquatic, slightly synthetic freshness runs throughout. Loewe Loewe pour Homme Sport and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Seven (Eau de Toilette)

4.5

James Bond 007 · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

James Bond 007 Seven Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that opens with mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, adds cinnamon, saffron and white pepper, and settles into caramel and vanilla. The top notes of mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. Cinnamon, saffron and white pepper bring spice to the heart. The base lays down a woody floor of mahogany, cedarwood and sandalwood, while caramel and vanilla sweeten it, with leather, amber and musk rounding things out. Overall it reads fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, with business settings close behind. Its profile is close to James Bond 007 Seven Intense and Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Men.

Freedom (2012)

3.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on juniper, green leaves and violet and rests on vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top is juniper, green leaves, violet, clary sage and basil. The heart brings ginger, orange blossom, salty notes and white pepper, with coriander alongside. Vetiver, sandalwood and driftwood form a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with sweet and floral touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Curve Chill for Men and Guess Man have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Roberto Cavalli · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Cavalli Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy, herbal mix of tarragon, white pepper and lavender over a sweet, woody base of cedarwood and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters call it masculine and modern. It opens green and fresh with tarragon, bamboo and coriander. In the heart, white pepper, geranium and lavender add a spicy edge. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean and musk sweetens it and settles into a powdery, oriental warmth.