The Perfume Library

Champion (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Davidoff · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Champion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent where citrus and spice sit on a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright, clean citrus of lemon and bergamot. Clary sage and galbanum then bring a green, lightly spicy heart. Oakmoss and cedar settle into a dry, woody base, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure, sport, daily wear and the office. Many see it as masculine and modern. Cartier Déclaration and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Au Hasard

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Au Hasard is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bright cardamom and mandarin orange against sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and it also works at the office. Most voters call it masculine, with some seeing it as classic. The citrus and fresh accords come from mandarin orange and petitgrain, while cardamom adds spice. Sandalwood and ambrette give it a creamy, slightly leathery softness, and the woody side gradually takes over.

Tabac Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender with a woody heart of vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a citrusy, green-edged scent made for men. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, green leaves and peppermint give it a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oakmoss lead, while cardamom and patchouli add a spicy edge. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it slightly, with the smoky, woody side lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Parfums de Marly Percival and Penhaligon's No. 33 have a close profile.

Intense/Dark/Exclusive

7.0

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also be worn day to day or at the office. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and apple give it a fresh, fruity start, while mint and basil carry the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and cashmere wood and tonka bean set a woody, sweet base. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. Its profile is close to Montblanc Présence and Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different.

Derby (2005)

8.2

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Derby is a chypre-leaning men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange and bergamot against a dark base of leather, patchouli and forest soil; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by orange and bergamot, giving it a bright citrus start. In the heart, spices, carnation and Indian woods add a floral and woody middle. The base of leather, patchouli and forest soil pulls the scent in an earthy, leathery direction, while the green side stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also suits work and daily wear. Half of voters call it masculine, and a third call it classic. Guerlain Coriolan and Hermès Equipage have a close profile.

Missoni Parfum pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Missoni · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Missoni Parfum pour Homme Eau de Parfum opens with spike lavender, pink grapefruit and lime, giving a fresh, green and woody men's scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than nights out, and half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright, with lavender and citrus leading. In the heart, ginger adds spice while jasmine and Mediterranean herbs keep it green. The base settles into birch, oak wood, sandalwood and patchouli for a dry, woody finish, softened by musk.

Lalique pour Homme Equus (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Lalique · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Equus Eau de Parfum is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, juniper berry and citrus zest. The opening is a spicy freshness from cardamom and juniper berry, brightened by citrus zest. In the heart, sequoia wood, mace and violet leaf turn it dry and green. Siam benzoin, vetiver and amyris dominate the base, leaving a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear during the day. It reads masculine and classic. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.

Art of Universe

7.6

Lattafa Pride · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Universe is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that softens the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and mint with pear and orange blossom. It opens bright and cool with bergamot, mandarin orange, mint and ginger. In the heart, pear and orange blossom add a fruity, lightly sweet softness, while aquatic and synthetic tones sit behind the freshness. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, and business and sport also fitting. It reads masculine and modern, though some voters find it feminine. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes have a close profile.

Pace

7.1

Jaguar · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jaguar Pace is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure, sport and office use lead, and a night out sits far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with rosemary, black pepper and green apple, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and French lavender soften that mood. Patchouli, amber and crystallised moss settle it onto a woody base. Gritti Super Nova and Coach Coach Blue have a close profile.

Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Burberry · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Burberry for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent built around lavender, thyme and bergamot, suited to spring and daytime wear. It opens with lavender, thyme, bergamot and mint, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, geranium, sandalwood and moss carry the floral and green side, while cedarwood and amber settle the base into something woody and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. About half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it classic. Zara Zara Man and Mazzolari Augusto have a close profile.

James Bond 007 (Eau de Toilette)

5.1

James Bond 007 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

James Bond 007 Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets bergamot and green apple against lavender and a woody vetiver base. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure named most often. Voters mostly find its character masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, geranium and green apple, a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lavender, cardamom and rose thorn bring a spicy touch to the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a sweet tone running through the whole scent. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled and Lattafa Jasoor have a close profile.

Figment Man

6.6

Amouage · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Amouage Figment Man is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against spice, wood and animalic notes, with an earthy, resinous character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, geranium and lemon, a fresh and slightly sharp start. In the heart, vetiver, sandalwood and animalic notes come forward, and the base settles into earthy notes, gaiac wood and labdanum. Timothy Han Edition Perfumes She Came to Stay and Galimard Double Zéro have a close profile.

Minotaure (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Paloma Picasso · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Paloma Picasso Minotaure Eau de Toilette opens with fresh bergamot, coriander and galbanum and settles onto a warm base of amber, cedar and sandalwood, in a fragrance made for men. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night out close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. The opening pairs bergamot and fruits with a green, spicy edge from coriander, tarragon and galbanum. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and geranium add a soft floral touch. Vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the base, and musk and cedar bring it to a woody, powdery finish.

Hugo Just Different (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's scent with a light sweetness, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer seasons. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, and it reads as masculine and modern. Apple and mint give a crisp, fruity start. In the heart, basil, aromatic notes and freesia add a green, lightly floral stage. The base of cashmeran and fir tree wood settles it on a woody footing, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive and Lacoste Match Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

7 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Loewe · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Loewe 7 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with red apple and pepper and settles into vetiver and Atlas cedar. Red apple brings a fruity crispness at the start, met by the heat of pepper. In the heart, frankincense absolute adds a resinous, smoky tone while Moroccan neroli lightens it slightly. The base of vetiver, musk and Atlas cedar leaves a dry, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with evenings also fitting. Close to half of voters find it masculine. Ginestet Le Boisé and Tom Daxon VSOP have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Bvlgari · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with an aquatic, spicy touch and a woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, softened by tea and lavender. In the heart, cardamom, pepper and iris add a spicy, slightly powdery note. Cedar, vetiver and oakmoss ground the base in a woody, earthy way, while amber and musk leave a soft finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Business, daily wear and leisure are the main occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême and Bogner Bogner Man (1990) have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bvlgari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, white pear and sandalwood. Citrus and green accords set the overall mood, with white pear and violet leaf softening the freshness. Tonka bean, white honey and Siam benzoin add a light sweetness, while blond woods and sandalwood give it a dry, woody base. There is a spicy touch too, and the accords include a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Dsquared² Wood for Him and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas Homme (1993) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Rochas · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon against a green, floral heart and a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil lead the top, with aldehydes keeping the citrus bright. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while coriander leaves a faint spicy shadow. As it dries, vetiver, cedar, amber and oakmoss form a woody, green foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Absolute Sport

7.5

La Rive · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Rive Absolute Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, sport and leisure. Most voters pick summer and spring, with sport, leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it may need a refresh during the day. Many voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, marine notes and aldehydes, which keep it light and lively. The heart adds pepper, cedarwood and neroli, bringing a little spice and wood without covering the citrus. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and settles into a creamy warmth.

Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Lacoste · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy and fruity brightness with spice, settling between sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter not far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it sits comfortably in an office too. Voters call its character masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, plum and apple, light and fruity. Juniper, cinnamon, cardamom and pink pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and musk dry it down into a soft, sweetened woodiness.

Hercules

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Hercules is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pepper and cinnamon, then moves into tobacco, labdanum, frankincense and osmanthus at the heart. The base holds musk, vanilla, cedarwood, nagarmotha and vetiver. The gourmand, creamy side and the vanilla give it a sweet warmth, while the woody and smoky tones keep that sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. Most also read it as masculine and modern. Niche 4 All Tobacco Vanil and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

The World According to Arthur

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur is a sweet, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, Tahitian vanilla and grapefruit; the grapefruit gives a brief lift before vanilla and resin take over. In the heart, ambrette and clary sage absolute make it powdery and creamy. The base returns to frankincense, while tonka bean absolute softens the sweetness and leaves a smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and almost none recommend it for summer. It is mostly suggested for evenings and nights out, with some leaning towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Cool Water Parfum

7.3

Davidoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, daily or office settings. It opens with Primofiore lemon and Madagascan pink pepper, the lemon's brightness carrying a light spice. Haitian vetiver leads the heart, and sandalwood sits underneath, softening the scent with a warm woodiness. Aquatic, fruity and sweet accords balance the fresh character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Polo est. 67 and Diesel Only the Brave share a close profile.