The Perfume Library

72 perfumes

Club de Nuit Precieux I

Armaf · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Precieux I is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, pear and pineapple against a sweet, smoky base of leather, patchouli and vanilla. Bergamot and lemon open bright, softened by pear and pineapple, with black pepper and pink pepper adding spice. Jasmine, oakmoss and white woods lead the heart. The base settles into a smoky, woody leather and patchouli, sweetened by vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, with evening and night out close behind. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition have a close profile.

Jaguar for Men Ultimate Power

7.5

Jaguar · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jaguar for Men Ultimate Power is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with mint, lemon and bergamot, and moves into apple, ginger and green leaves. Aquatic and green accords lead, softened by a fruity, sweet side. It settles onto a woody base of patchouli, moss and white woods. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine. Armaf Tag-Him and Afnan Perfumes 9am Dive have a close profile.

Lin Blanc

6.6

Jeanne en Provence · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc is a fresh, powdery fragrance built around pear, lavender and iris, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasion votes. It is classified as masculine, yet masculine and feminine votes sit very close together. The top of pear and white blossoms gives a light, clean start. In the heart, lavender, iris and cotton flower take over, and the floral side turns powdery and creamy. Vanilla adds sweetness at the base, while white woods and musk finish it soft and clean. Dior Cheval Blanc Paris and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc have a close profile.

Livre Blanc

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Synthetic · Woody

Zara Livre Blanc is a fresh, powdery fragrance with a woody touch, clean and quiet, and suited to easy daytime wear for men. White woods, cotton and musk combine into a soft scent that recalls freshly pressed laundry. The fresh accord leads, the powdery texture softens it, and the woody side stays in the background. It carries a distinctly synthetic cleanliness and keeps away from sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it reads as a light scent kept close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Evening is rarely chosen. Though it is sold as a men's fragrance, votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even.

Lagerfeld Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Karl Lagerfeld · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. It opens with lavender and yuzu, then moves into a spicy, woody heart of cinnamon, cedar and white woods. Vetiver, musk and amber settle it into a soft, earthy base. The accords also carry a floral touch and a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring, for leisure, daily and business wear, and most read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme and Cacharel Cacharel pour L'Homme.

Eau des 4 Voleurs (2016)

7.3

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs (2016) is a fresh, green and spicy fougère for men, suited to spring and summer days, whether at leisure or at work. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot and pine, which give a citrusy, resinous freshness. In the heart, clove, Provençal lavender and oregano add a spicy, herbal edge. Moss, patchouli and white woods dry it down on a woody, green base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it is chosen most for leisure and business. It reads masculine and classic. Pino Silvestre Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) and Castle Forbes 1445 have a close profile.

blueTouch

7.5

Franck Olivier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Franck Olivier blueTouch is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance with a citrus and aquatic character. The top is mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and red fruits, bright and fruity from the first spray. In the heart, galbanum, patchouli, sage and vetiver build a green, woody base, with melon adding some sweetness. Musk, amber and moss soften the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither heavy nor loud. Voters pick everyday wear most often, followed by leisure, sport and the office, while evening and night out trail behind. It reads as a balanced, easygoing men's scent. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone have a close profile.

Martinique for Men (Eau de Cologne)

7.2

Tommy Bahama

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Cologne

Tommy Bahama Martinique for Men Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with an aquatic, woody side that keeps it light and easygoing. Bergamot and lavender open it brightly, while pepper adds a dry spice. White woods and musk soften these and settle into a clean base. The accords also carry fruity and synthetic touches. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so treat that as a rough guide. Its light build suits everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Mercedes-Benz Man Blue and Light Blue pour Homme have a close profile.

Cuba Authentic - Dark

7.4

Cuba

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cuba Authentic - Dark is a men's fragrance that joins a floral, fruity opening to a spicy, woody depth. The top holds pink pepper, bergamot, lemon and pear, giving a fresh, lightly sweet and fruity start. In the heart, white woods, spicy notes, galbanum, kephalis and cedar push it towards a woody, spicy character. The base of gaiac wood, frankincense, musk and cashmeran leaves a resinous, soft and slightly synthetic trail. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated it, so treat that with caution. Voters see good value for the price. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. M. Micallef Spiritual and Aromas de Salazar Island Tobacco have a close profile.

White Soho

8.6

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara White Soho is a men's fragrance that runs fresh and floral, with a noticeably powdery, woody side. Iris, white woods and ambrette define it, read as a single whole rather than as top, heart and base. Fresh and aquatic tones sit on a floral, powdery ground, while sweet and fruity touches soften it. Spicy, smoky and leathery tones stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It shares a close profile with Ermenegildo Zegna Peruvian Ambrette and Dior Cuir Cannage.

Gold

7.4

John Player Special · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Player Special Gold is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with spice, rose and leather warming it as it goes. Mandarin orange, peppermint and grapefruit give the opening its cool brightness. Rose absolute, spices and cinnamon move into the heart and pull it toward something warmer and sweeter. Patchouli, white woods, blond leather and amber form a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following. It reads masculine and suits relaxed daytime use. Omerta Golden Challenge and Invicta Gladiator share a close profile.

Luna / Moon

6.9

Ramón Molvizar · 2009

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Ramón Molvizar Luna / Moon is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men, opening with cardamom, basil and coriander and settling into white woods, amber and musk. The opening is spicy and green, with cardamom, basil and coriander giving it a crisp, herbal edge. White woods form a woody heart, and amber and musk bring a creamy, resinous warmth underneath. Aquatic and synthetic tones run through the whole scent, while earthy and smoky touches stay in the background. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Kappa Blue and Label Juniper Wood have a close profile.

Real Madrid

6.8

Air-Val International

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Air-Val International Real Madrid is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans toward the sweet and floral. Orange and mandarin orange open bright and fruity. The heart of rose, honey pomelo, mint and violet adds a soft, lightly sweet floral touch. In the base, amber, white woods and patchouli settle the scent onto a woody, powdery ground, with spicy and leathery hints along the way. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum) and Alexandre.J Black Muscs have a close profile.

Fine Gold 999.9 for Men

6.0

Real Time

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Real Time Fine Gold 999.9 for Men is a citrus and spicy men's fragrance that sets peppermint, red mandarin and grapefruit against the warmth of cinnamon and patchouli. Voters find its longevity and sillage weak, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is positioned as a men's scent. It opens bright, with peppermint, red mandarin and grapefruit giving a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, spicy notes, cinnamon and rose absolute bring a sweet, floral warmth. The base settles on patchouli, white woods, leather and Indonesian styrax, which give it a woody, leathery, oriental footing. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.

Cologne Twist

7.2

Roger & Gallet · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Roger & Gallet Cologne Twist is a fresh fragrance for men that pairs Calabrian and Sicilian citrus fruits with elemi resin. Two citrus notes lead the opening, and elemi resin in the heart adds a light spicy, green touch. White woods stay in the background at the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with sweetness and a woody side playing a smaller part. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so mostly those close by will notice it. Voters pick it mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and a fair number also suggest it for sport. Evening and night out come up less often. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.