The Perfume Library

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Issey Miyake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add a light spice, while water lily brings out the floral and aquatic side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and amber settles it on a woody footing. Wolkenseifen Berlin and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男...

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense

7.0

Issey Miyake · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of yuzu and orange to the spicy warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. The citrus opening is built from yuzu, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange zest, giving it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron bring the spice, while blue lotus and camphor cool it down. The base of frankincense, papyrus, benzoin and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Baldessarini Del Mar (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Kyōto have a close profile.

L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Kenzo · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that sets the bright coolness of yuzu and lemon against the soft, green texture of lotus and mint. Yuzu, lemon and green pepper lead the opening, while lotus and mint in the heart soften that freshness without dulling it. White musk and cedar leave a calm, lightly woody base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, floral and faintly sweet touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a rare choice. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Kenzo L'Eau 2 Kenzo pour Femme and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

Opus 1870

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Penhaligon's Opus 1870 is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with spice, resin and wood, with a faintly smoky, earthy edge. It opens bright and sharp with yuzu, Bourbon pepper and coriander. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and frankincense turn the spice resinous and warm, while English rose softens the edges. The base settles into cedarwood, gaiac wood, Australian sandalwood and musk, dry, woody and a little smoky. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, with winter and summer trailing behind. Daily wear, business and leisure are picked more often than evening or a night out. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, and a good number as classic.

Moonlight in Chiangmai

7.3

Dusita · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Moonlight in Chiangmai pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a floral and woody base; it is sold as a men's fragrance, yet voters read it as both masculine and feminine. It opens with nutmeg, yuzu and white grapefruit, spicy and bright. At the heart, jasmine, benzoin and myrrh add a floral, sweet, resinous softness. Oak wood, vetiver and Thai teak wood close it on a green, woody note. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear.

20: Iconic Masculine / 20: The Masculine Perfume of an Iconic Pair

8.5

Clive Christian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian 20: Iconic Masculine / 20: The Masculine Perfume of an Iconic Pair is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. As a whole it reads bright, with bergamot, grapefruit and yuzu up front, while mandarin petitgrain and rosemary add a green coolness. Pink pepper and juniper berry give it a spicy edge, and cedar, frankincense and Haitian vetiver supply a woody frame. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. Bon Parfumeur 601 Vétiver Cèdre Bergamote and Nicolaï Eau de Yuzu have a close profile.

Ice Dive (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Adidas · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Ice Dive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring, whether for sport or easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of kiwi, mint, yuzu and grapefruit, softened by mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart of patchouli, sandalwood and geranium sets a woody ground, while vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten the base. The overall impression is aquatic, fruity and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Versace Blue Jeans and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue.

Riflesso Blue Vibe

6.6

Trussardi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Trussardi Riflesso Blue Vibe is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance that opens with yuzu, rum and davana and settles into Italian leather and tobacco absolute. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though plenty also wear it in summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it suits best. More than half of voters find it masculine, with modern the next most common description. In the top, yuzu and rum give a bright, lightly sweet start, with davana alongside. The heart holds artemisia, geranium and hazelnut. In the base, leather, tobacco absolute and woods turn the scent leathery, woody and spicy. Bvlgari Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence and Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Twice pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Iceberg · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Iceberg Twice pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens on yuzu, lemon and peppermint, suits spring and summer days, and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Black Label Men and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau. It opens with yuzu, lemon and peppermint for a bright citrus lift, and tagetes adds a green edge. In the heart, tarragon, thyme and lavender keep the herbal, spicy side going, while jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli settle it onto a woody, slightly powdery base.

Almost Transparent Blue

7.7

What We Do Is Secret · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

What We Do Is Secret Almost Transparent Blue is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of lime and yuzu with aldehydes and thyme blossom over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most call it masculine, with some finding it modern. It opens with a bright, fresh citrus from lime and yuzu. In the heart, aldehydes and thyme blossom push it towards a green, lightly spicy and aquatic line. The base settles on hinoki cypress, cedarwood and musk, giving a clean woody floor. A fruity, synthetic edge runs through it. Zirh Zirh and Kappa Blue have a close profile.

Vera Wang for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Vera Wang · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Vera Wang for Men Eau de Toilette sets the brightness of yuzu and mandarin orange leaf against nutmeg, leather and tobacco, a fresh but spicy scent made for men. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange leaf, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, nutmeg, aniseed and leather bring spice and a leathery edge, while sandalwood and tobacco settle it onto a woody, slightly sweet and powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most. Most voters read it as masculine. Aigner pour Homme and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.

Open White

7.5

Roger & Gallet

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Open White is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance that sits between floral and sweet; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, yuzu and bergamot, which keep it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, frankincense and violet bring out the floral side. Patchouli, tonka bean and iris settle it onto a woody, creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Paul Smith Man (Eau de Toilette) and Ted Lapidus Poker Face have a close profile.

Aigner pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Aigner · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aigner pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a spicy, leathery edge, suited to spring and autumn days, at work or at leisure. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with winter next. It fits business and everyday wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, yuzu and spices, giving a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. In the heart, pepper, cardamom and nutmeg bring out the spicy side. The base of musk, leather, sandalwood and cedar settles it onto a woody, leathery footing, with a sweet, synthetic touch in the background.

No Ordinary Man

7.9

Korloff · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Korloff No Ordinary Man is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy opening of black pepper, star anise and bergamot with a woody base of leather and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn and spring lead, with winter and summer further behind. Business, daily and leisure wear dominate, while evening and night out are chosen less. Close to half of voters call it masculine, and the rest describe it as classic or modern. It opens with black pepper, star anise, bergamot and yuzu, fresh and spicy. In the heart, hazelnut, white violet and myrrh add a floral, lightly sweet softness. The base of patchouli, leather, vetiver and musk settles it into a woody, leathery footing, with a green edge running through.

7 Natural

7.5

Loewe · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Loewe 7 Natural is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the bright citrus of bitter orange and yuzu over a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most see it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with the fresh, fruity citrus of bitter orange and yuzu. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice while frankincense brings a resinous, faintly smoky note. The base of musk, cedarwood and vetiver lends a green, woody calm, and the aquatic and green accords keep the whole scent airy.

Wave for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Hollister · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hollister Wave for Him Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of grapefruit, yuzu and bamboo leaf with an aquatic backdrop, making it a young, everyday men's scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead, with sport and business also chosen. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The heart holds Californian lavender, cypress and neroli, bringing a light green, aromatic touch after the citrus. The base of driftwood, tonka bean, musk and salt dries down woody, slightly sweet and salty. Fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue and Joop! Jump have a close profile.

1881 Acqua Forte

7.3

Cerruti · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte is a fresh men's fragrance that opens on cardamom and yuzu and turns green with basil; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus and aquatic accords lead, giving a fresh, green impression. Cardamom adds a spicy edge, while yuzu brings a light, fruity sweetness. Basil and Cascalone® sit in the heart, and cashmere wood and Brazilian rosewood close it with a soft woodiness. Puma Animagical Man and Hugo Boss Hugo Urban Journey have a close profile.

Chopard pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Chopard · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chopard pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrus and aquatic freshness with spice and a woody warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with yuzu, cardamom and star anise, fresh and lightly spiced. The heart holds musk, Madagascar pepper and amber, and the base of labdanum and sandalwood settles it into a sweet, powdery, woody finish.

Paul Smith Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Paul Smith · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Paul Smith Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a powdery, resinous, lightly smoky depth beneath a fresh citrus opening; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, bergamot and yuzu, a fresh and slightly spicy citrus. The heart holds frankincense and tonic water: the frankincense carries the resinous, smoky side while the tonic water adds a cool edge. The base of violet, tonka bean and iris leaves a floral, sweet and powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter behind them and summer the least chosen season. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, business and evenings out, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Bois de Turquie have a close profile.

Dunhill Pursuit (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Dunhill · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Pursuit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent that sets bergamot, mandarin orange and yuzu against cinnamon, cardamom and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and business all draw similar support. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Citrus leads, then spike lavender and ambrette seed join the spice. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and white cedarwood, softened by vanilla and sandalwood.

Swiss Army Classic

7.0

Victorinox · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that suits everyday and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern votes close to each other. The top opens with yuzu, bergamot, ginger and mint for a cool start. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and geranium add a green, floral touch. The base settles on musk, cedarwood and amber for a woody footing, while aquatic and spicy shades stay behind the fresh line. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

In Leather Man

7.4

Aigner · 2003

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Aigner In Leather Man is a discontinued masculine scent that sets the brightness of yuzu, bergamot and grapefruit against a leathery, woody base. It opens fresh and fruity, with apple, melon and pineapple beside the citrus, and ginger adds a slight edge. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg and pepper bring spice, while oakmoss and patchouli give an earthy footing. The base is built from leather, sandalwood, vetiver and cedar, with vanilla and amber softening it into something sweeter. Most voters call it masculine. Autumn and winter lead, though spring and summer still get a fair share of votes. Business, leisure and nights out are picked about equally. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Frapin Passion Boisée and Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

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.