The Perfume Library

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Gisada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gisada Uomo Eau de Toilette is an oriental, woody men's fragrance that sets fresh Italian lemon against sweet dried apricot; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, dried apricot and davana, then moves through labdanum, cedarwood, rose and wisteria into a floral, woody heart. The base of ambergris, suede, oud, chocolate and amber turns warm and sweet, while the fresh, fruity and spicy accords stay in play throughout. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand 1 and Only and Scentologia Syn.ergy.

Pure Black

7.5

Sergio Tacchini · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Sergio Tacchini Pure Black is a fresh, green and powdery fougère for men, at home in spring and autumn and in daily, office or leisure wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Votes gather around spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing slightly. It is picked more for daytime and the office than for nights out. It opens with tarragon, rosemary, lavender, vermouth and absinth, an herbal, spicy freshness. In the heart, wisteria, vetiver and sandalwood build a soft woody base. The dry-down of lichen, oak, tonka bean, ambergris and white musk sweetens it slightly and ends on a powdery warmth.

Everywhen and Then Again

8.0

Ikiryō · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ikiryō Everywhen and Then Again is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance, with floral, spicy and smoky touches around that core. Amber, benzoin, vanilla and frankincense build a warm, sweet, resinous body. Patchouli and teakwood add a woody, earthy depth, coriander brings spice, and neroli and wisteria soften it with a floral note. White musk holds everything together under a powdery veil. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. With its dense, warm build it suits cooler weather and leaves a noticeable trail. Ikiryō Ame Torturée and Chanel Coromandel have a close profile.

1881 Fraîcheur d'Eau

7.8

Cerruti · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Fraîcheur d'Eau is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men; it has been discontinued, but its green, floral side keeps it cool and light. The top is tomato leaf, mandarin orange, bergamot and rhubarb, a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, wisteria, frangipani and violet turn that coolness into a soft floral touch. The base settles on woody notes, tonka bean and sandalwood, a calm woody footing, while the spicy accord stays in the background.

Opus Oils · 2008

Feminine · Modern

Eau de Parfum

Yachtsman · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Love Passport · 2010

Southern Witchcrafts

After Shave