The Perfume Library

The Man Silver

8.0

Milton-Lloyd

Fresh · Floral · Green

Milton-Lloyd The Man Silver is a men's fragrance that pairs a green opening of sage, laurel and artemisia with a spicy heart of cinnamon, coriander and carnation. The top notes of sage, artemisia and laurel give it a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, cinnamon and coriander bring spice, softened by bergamot and carnation. The base is led by vetiver, leather, honey and patchouli, with musk and amber keeping the dry-down warm. Woody, smoky, leathery and animal tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and many see it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pavillon Rouge

7.5

Jovoy · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jovoy Pavillon Rouge is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, its gourmand side balanced by a smoky, leathery base. The top holds spices, sesame, rum and whisky, while tea, tobacco, leather and coffee sit in the heart. In the base, benzoin, ebony and vanilla sweeten the scent and tie it to a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Navigateur and Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Wood

7.5

Mugler · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler A*Men Pure Wood is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Coffee and vanilla give it a gourmand sweetness, while patchouli and oak ground it in earthy, woody tones. Cypress adds a dry, fresh edge here and there. The spicy, resinous and slightly smoky accords lend an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out as readily as at the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Initio Mystic Experience and Scents of Wood Oud in Bourbon.

Code Elixir

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giorgio Armani Code Elixir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets smoky leather on a woody base. It opens with Calabrian green mandarin orange, which gives a bright lift. In the heart, smoked leather and liqueur bring a smoky, leathery body softened by sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean dries down creamy and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. It reads masculine, with a modern side. Dries Van Noten Havana Gold and Ex Nihilo Night Call have a close profile.

Helmut Lang (2000) (Eau de Cologne)

8.0

Helmut Lang · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Helmut Lang Helmut Lang is a eau de cologne for men that sets a fresh, floral character against sweet, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender and rosemary for a clean start. The heart of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and heliotrope brings a powdery, creamy floral softness. Patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and musk anchor it in a warm, woody and slightly animalic base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or classic. Helmut Lang Helmut Lang (Parfum) and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

Agua Fresca Vetiver / Vetiver Hombre

7.5

Adolfo Dominguez · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Vetiver / Vetiver Hombre is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against the earthy, woody weight of vetiver. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate sillage, staying fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, while winter lags well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with neroli, bergamot, mandarin orange and lavender, while rhubarb and African orange blossom nudge the start towards green. Clove, lily and jasmine add a spicy, floral softness in the heart. In the dry-down, vetiver, leather, Virginia cedar and patchouli lead, with earthy notes and ambergris rounding out the base. Malizia Uomo Vetyver and Creed Original Vetiver share a close profile.

Noir de Réminiscence

7.5

Réminiscence · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Réminiscence Noir de Réminiscence is a men's fragrance with a green, fresh opening over a smoky, resinous and woody body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it scores highest for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine. It opens fresh and green with galbanum, eucalyptus and bergamot, then moves into a woody heart of cedarwood, patchouli and rose. The base settles on frankincense, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla, leaving a spicy, earthy and lightly sweet resinous finish. Etro Shaal Nur and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Oceanic Amber (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Korres · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Korres Oceanic Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic scent with green and spicy sides, softened by a sweet, creamy touch, and it suits relaxed everyday wear. Amber sits at the top, peppermint in the heart and cardamom at the base. The coolness and watery feel lead, with the green side backing them up. The cardamom's spice keeps the sweetness in check, while the creamy texture rounds things off; a slightly synthetic sheen is noticeable too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though votes also lean modern. La Manufacture BôHaras and Zara Blueshape have a close profile.

Play (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Givenchy · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright, fruity start. Black pepper adds spice and coffee blossom softens the sweetness, while amyris, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base. A sweet, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Dunhill Icon Racing and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense have a close profile.

Elements (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Hugo Boss · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Elements Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with an aquatic, fruity sweetness and a lightly earthy, woody finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and plum, while tarragon, juniper and thyme in the heart add a green, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, sandalwood and cedar settles this fresh, slightly sweet profile onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads masculine, with some seeing it as classic and others as modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Lacoste Pour Homme have a close profile.

Guilty Parfum pour Homme

7.5

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a spicy, woody base. The top is juniper, Italian lemon and Provençal lavender. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a sweet, spicy softness, joined by Spanish cistus. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, musk and dry woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Parfums de Marly Valero have a close profile.

VIP for Him (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Playboy · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance, with gourmand and spicy touches set against a woody base. The top opens with rum, rhubarb and bergamot, and a heart of apple, aquatic notes and lavender softens it. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and white chocolate dries down sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. Its character reads modern and masculine. Joop! Joop! Thrill Man and Star Wars Empire Man have a close profile.

Desert Sultan Sapphire

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Desert Sultan Sapphire is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets its bright opening against the warmth of oud and amber. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. It leans towards spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. In character votes the masculine reading comes first, followed by modern. Metallic notes and geranium open it, with grapefruit in the heart, giving an aquatic, fruity freshness. The base of oud, amber, gaiac wood, frankincense and musk settles it into a woody, spicy, slightly sweet warmth.

Twice pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

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.

L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir

6.0

Lacoste · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lacoste L.12.12 Noir / Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir is a fresh yet sweet men's scent built around red berries, basil and dark chocolate. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with red berries, basil, pineapple and watermelon, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Lemon vervain and lavender steady the heart. In the base, dark chocolate, coumarin, patchouli and cashmeran take over, and the scent softens into a gourmand sweetness.

Alien Man Fusion

6.5

Mugler · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mugler Alien Man Fusion is a masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, spicy and woody body. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear and can also work in an office. It reads masculine, with a modern feel. The scent as a whole gives a fresh, green impression. Cinnamon and ginger add a spicy warmth, while green coffee and osmanthus pull the sweetness in a creamy, gourmand direction. Leather and beech wood form the woody ground, and a synthetic sheen runs through it.

Arrogance pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Arrogance · 1982

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Arrogance pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a floral, green and spicy masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and reads as classic and masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, artemisia and spices. The heart brings cinnamon, carnation and rose, with patchouli, jasmine and sandalwood alongside. In the base, vetiver, amber, leather, civet and oakmoss leave a woody, earthy, slightly smoky and animalic trail. Fendi Uomo and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Nightscape

7.5

Ulrich Lang · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Ulrich Lang Nightscape is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh opening of green notes and bergamot through a geranium and jasmine heart into a base of leather, patchouli and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. It starts fresh and green with green notes and bergamot. Cedarwood and jasmine give the heart a woody, lightly floral turn. In the base, tonka bean, leather, patchouli, amber and musk leave a spicy, resinous, earthy warmth.

J'S Extè Man

7.5

Extè · 2006

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Extè J'S Extè Man is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with oregano, caraway and bergamot, then softens through cinnamon, lavender and orris root in the heart. The base holds cedar, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean, where the sweet, gourmand and powdery side gradually takes over and the woody part stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. It reads mostly masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir and Perry Ellis m have a close profile.

Knize Forest (Toilet Water)

7.0

Knize · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Knize Forest is a 1993 men's fragrance from Knize, a fresh, green fougère that opens with orange, petitgrain and lavender and settles onto vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The citrus notes shine first, then sage, basil, rosemary and oregano bring a spicy, herbal edge in the heart. Geranium and rosewood soften that greenness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and amber lay down a woody, earthy footing. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Le Parfait pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant and pineapple give the opening a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and spicy notes add a floral, green touch. Vanilla, ambergris and musk sweeten and soften the base, while aquatic and woody shades stay in the background. Its profile is close to Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man and Armaf Bucephalus No. XI.

Acteur (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Azzaro · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Acteur Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine chypre that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of bergamot, cardamom and nutmeg with a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also suits daily and business wear. Half of voters call it masculine and a third call it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with calamus, bergamot and cardamom, fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, jasmine and rose add floral softness while cedarwood and caraway keep a woody line. The base of leather, oakmoss, amber and musk dries down warm, resinous and leathery.

Ultrasense (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Jil Sander · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Ultrasense Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daytime wear in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper and bergamot, the citrus brightness cut by a spicy edge. In the heart, fir balsam and sage add a green, lightly woody feel, and white musk in the base softens everything into a powdery finish. Aquatic and synthetic touches round out a clean, slightly sweet character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Victorinox Swiss Army Mountain Water and Aramis Adventurer have a close profile.

Russisch Juchten

7.5

Harry Lehmann

Floral · Green · Spicy

Harry Lehmann Russisch Juchten is a woody chypre built around oakmoss, leather and amber, with green, floral and spicy sides. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure and evenings. It is sold as a men's fragrance, yet a share of voters find it feminine too. As a whole the scent is earthy and leathery. Oakmoss and patchouli lay down a green, damp base, cardamom and clove add spice, and jasmine brings a soft floral note. Sandalwood and amber round it out with a warm, woody feel. Its profile is close to Derby and Cabochard.