The Perfume Library

Lucius

8.3

Fragrance Du Bois · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Lucius is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that sets a bright opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper over a warm base of vetiver, tonka bean and amber. Bergamot and mandarin orange lead the top, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. In the heart, orange blossom and cedarwood pull the scent towards a woody line. The base turns dry with vetiver, then sweet and warm with tonka bean and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter trailing. Night out, evening, business and daily wear all draw similar support, and voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Creed Aventus Cologne and Laboratory Perfumes Tonka have a close profile.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

Animale Animale for Men

7.4

Animale · 1994

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Animale Animale for Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance led by amber, honey and vanilla, with pineapple and lemon adding a fruity edge; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: amber, honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, nutmeg and tobacco add a spicy warmth, and sandalwood and cedar set a woody floor. Patchouli and musk stay in the background. The accords also lean fruity, gourmand, oriental, animalic and powdery. Voters find both its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, while summer trails far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, with business wear getting the fewest votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Rochas Rochas Man and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

The One Mysterious Night

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dolce & Gabbana The One Mysterious Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, softened by floral and resinous touches, a men's scent with an evening mood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get far fewer votes. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit and saffron; the freshness is brief and the spice soon takes over. The heart holds oud, clary sage and rose absolute. In the base, labdanum, precious woods, tonka bean and amber settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Hawas Fire

7.8

Rasasi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Rasasi Hawas Fire is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men that sets French sage, Egyptian jasmine and marine notes over a soft base of amber and ambergris. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards evening and leisure wear. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern edge. French sage gives a fresh start. In the heart, the floral side of Egyptian jasmine sits alongside the aquatic feel of the marine notes. Amber and ambergris sweeten the scent and dry down to a powdery, lightly oriental finish. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Its profile is close to Rabanne Ultraviolet and Aqaba Jewels of Blu.

L'Homme Sage

7.8

Divine · 2005

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Divine L'Homme Sage is a woody, earthy men's fragrance that balances a fruity sweetness with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with lychee, mandarin orange, saffron and cardamom, where the fruit sweetness is cut by spice. In the heart, balsam, patchouli and immortelle lay down a woody, powdery and slightly smoky base that carries through. Frankincense, oakmoss and amber settle it into a resinous, earthy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, evening, night out and business all draw similar votes, and most voters find it masculine and classic. M8 Moods Fumoso and Odin New York 03 Century have a close profile.

Uncut Gem

6.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Uncut Gem is a masculine scent that sets the spicy freshness of ginger, nutmeg and bergamot against leather and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters mainly see it as masculine, with classic and modern close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, ginger and nutmeg, fresh, citrusy and spicy. The heart turns resinous and leathery with magnolia, leather, labdanum and frankincense, while vetiver carries the green side. The base of Ambrocenide® and musk leaves a woody, synthetic trail.

Old Spice Classic / Old Spice (Cologne) (1990)

7.6

Procter & Gamble · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Procter & Gamble Old Spice Classic / Old Spice is a fresh, spicy men's cologne that opens on lemon, orange and spices and settles into vanilla and cedarwood. Aldehydes, lemon and orange open the scent, with clary sage and spices keeping it bright. In the heart, cinnamon, pimento, jasmine and heliotrope come forward; the base is led by vanilla, frankincense, cedarwood and musk. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and faintly smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it is used mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and classic, and voters rate its value for money highly.

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

6.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for the office and daily use. Voters describe its character mostly as masculine and modern. Mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a cool, fruity opening. The heart holds lavender, sage, geranium and orange blossom, while vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla settle underneath. As it develops it turns sweeter and rests on a warm, woody base.

Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men

7.8

Guess · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Guess 1981 Los Angeles Men is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens on black pepper, bergamot and plum and rests on vetiver, amber and sandalwood. The sharp freshness of black pepper and bergamot is softened by the fruity sweetness of plum at the start. In the heart, geranium, spearmint and red ginger carry the freshness on with a touch of spice. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and tobacco adds a woody, oriental warmth, and the whole reads sweet and modern. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads clearly masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Snob Classic have a close profile.

Invictus Platinum

7.2

Rabanne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rabanne Invictus Platinum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic, green and lightly sweet character that suits spring and summer days. The notes read as a single whole: grapefruit and mint carry the freshness, lavender and cypress add a green frame, while absinth and patchouli sharpen and deepen it a little. Among the accords, the fruity and sweet side is balanced by a spicy touch, and a synthetic, clean feel runs alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with little pull towards winter. Voters read its character as masculine and modern. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle have a close profile.

James

7.2

Atkinsons · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atkinsons James is a fresh, woody and green men's fragrance that sets finger lime and Italian bergamot against the spice of pink pepper. It opens with pink pepper, French clary sage, finger lime and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Elemi resin, white blossoms and violet leaf pull the heart toward a green, resinous feel. The base of patchouli, vetiver and musk leaves an earthy, slightly leathery woodiness. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It is recommended mostly for fall and spring, and it suits daily wear and the office. Molton Brown Tobacco Absolute and Fragonard Vétiver have a close profile.

Byerley

7.1

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Byerley is a men's fragrance that joins the fresh, spicy opening of bergamot and cardamom to a woody body of cedarwood, gaiac wood and Java vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer trails behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Many call it masculine, and some find it classic. The top notes, bergamot and cardamom, give a citrusy, green and spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody base. The base of Java vetiver, myrrh tree and amber leaves an earthy, resinous and slightly smoky warmth.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême is a masculine fragrance with a leathery, woody character, lifted by a fresh, green side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and votes are spread evenly across business, evening and leisure wear. Most call its character masculine, with some finding it classic. The scent is built entirely from leather, labdanum, pimento and woody notes. Leather and labdanum give a resinous, earthy base, pimento adds spice, fresh and green accords soften the edges, and a light sweetness rounds it off. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum has a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet woody men's fragrance built on amber and cedar, lifted by green and citrus notes. The scent reads as a whole: citrus freshness and sharp green notes come first, cedar adds dryness, and amber brings a sweet, resinous warmth. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background behind the fresh line. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and office wear, and it can also work in the evening. More than half of voters find it masculine. Vandini Secrets of Amazonia and Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods have a close profile.

For Him Red Edition (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Zara

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara For Him Red Edition Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity men's scent built around orange, amber and evernyl. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards nights out and evenings while staying easy for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Fruity and sweet accords lead: orange gives a bright fruit note, and amber turns it warm and gourmand. Spicy and woody accords sit in the background, and a synthetic sheen rounds out the oriental feel. The scent reads as a single piece from start to finish.

Davidoff (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Davidoff · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance with a fresh, green and citrusy chypre character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. It opens fresh with lemon, bergamot, lime and basil. The heart brings iris, jasmine, cedarwood and thyme. The base settles on vetiver, leather and patchouli, giving a woody, leathery footing.

Immortel / Immortal

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a citrus, aquatic and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Ginger, bergamot and grapefruit give it a crisp, fresh opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, geranium, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal freshness. The base of labdanum, ambroxan and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Immensity and Maison Alhambra Maître de Blue.

Coach Platinum

7.3

Coach · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Platinum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, sweet opening to a spicy, woody and powdery base, suited to spring and autumn and to daily or office wear. Pineapple, black pepper and juniper berry lead, so the fruity freshness is sharpened by spice. The heart holds cashmeran, sage and geranium, and the base settles into sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and leather. It dries down creamy and slightly synthetic-woody, with the vanilla sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Assoluto and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey

5.7

Issey Miyake · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot for a bright citrus start, then moves to ambergris in the heart and cashmeran in the base. An aquatic, sweet line runs alongside faint spicy and woody touches. The overall impression is clean, cool and slightly synthetic. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Tygar (Eau de Parfum) and OrkusOdes Ikaros have a close profile.

Heaven (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chopard · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Heaven Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a citrusy, aquatic freshness with floral notes and a lightly sweet woodiness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, lavender and rosewood. Cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of musk, tonka bean, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles it onto a warm, woody footing, while the green and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter clearly behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads mostly masculine, with some calling it modern. Mülhens Sumatra Rain and Bogner Man have a close profile.

Amiri

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Arabian Oud Amiri is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and spice opening against a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg and cedar build a spicy, woody backdrop. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri and Zyara Spicy Ocean have a close profile.

Polo est. 67 (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Ralph Lauren · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo est. 67 Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that sets a fresh, citrusy character and a sweet fruity touch on a woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily life, leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern. The top is aquatic notes, Calabrian bergamot and lavender, which give a cool opening. Pineapple and geranium lead the heart, softened by sunflower seed and clary sage. Sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and patchouli leave a woody trail at the base.

Cypress & Grapevine (Cologne Intense)

7.4

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jo Malone Cypress & Grapevine pairs the green freshness of cypress with the woody warmth of cedarwood, vetiver and amber, a scent aimed at men and suited to everyday wear. Cypress leads, giving the opening a fresh, green feel. In the heart, wine grape, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody base, and amber appears in both heart and base to soften it. The overall impression is spicy, woody and fougère in character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It leans towards daily, leisure and business settings, and half of the voters find it masculine. Proraso Cypress & Vetyver and Chanel Paris - Édimbourg have a close profile.