The Perfume Library

Bogner Man (1985)

8.0

Bogner · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogner Man is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that pairs citrus brightness with spicy and earthy tones, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure, business and nights out. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens green and bright with galbanum, rosemary and lemon. The heart adds spicy warmth through cinnamon, geranium and carnation. It dries down to a woody, earthy base of cedar, tobacco and oakmoss.

Imperial

8.0

Riggs · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Riggs Imperial is a men's fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet gourmand character with a spicy, woody base, best suited to winter and autumn evenings. It opens on coconut and apple, sweet and fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley and cedarwood soften that sweetness and turn it woody. Amber and musk in the base leave a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with night outs and evenings leading. Most see it as masculine, with a modern side too. Insolitum Odores Madagascar and MAD Parfumeur Forza have a close profile.

Oud Al Sayad

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad is a sweet, spicy oud that suits autumn and winter evenings. Rose and saffron open it, and in the heart patchouli is softened by caramel. Vanilla, oud and amber carry the base. A gourmand, oriental sweetness sits at the centre, with a woody, lightly smoky edge on top. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It leans towards winter and fall, and towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It is positioned as a men's fragrance, and voters most often call it masculine. Swiss Arabian Oud 07 and Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir

8.0

Caron · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir is a men's fragrance built on lavender, Egyptian violet leaf absolute and frankincense, sitting between fresh and sweet. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Bulgarian and French lavender carry the freshness, while violet leaf and orris concrete add a floral, powdery side. Frankincense brings a resinous, smoky touch, and the oak barrel gives a woody frame. Tonka bean and vanilla soften it towards a creamy sweetness.

Ascot Moon

7.0

Xerjoff · 2012

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Indonesian Oud (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Ermenegildo Zegna Indonesian Oud Eau de Toilette is a smoky men's fragrance in which oud, patchouli and amberwood form the woody core, softened by rose and bergamot; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: oud and patchouli lay down an earthy, resinous base, while amberwood keeps it warm and oriental. Rose adds a soft floral touch, and bergamot lends a little freshness to the heavy texture. Spicy and animalic tones deepen the smoky feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Noir and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Black / Pure Black

7.5

Mandarina Duck · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mandarina Duck Black / Pure Black is a sweet, fresh men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a warm, vanilla-woody base. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and Indian pepper; orange blossom, tonka bean and tiaré add a soft sweetness in the heart. Atlas cedar, Mysore sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a woody, powdery base. The overall impression moves between fresh, fruity and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. Mandarina Duck Black Extreme and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night for Him have a close profile.

O/E

7.5

Bogue · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogue O/E is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn and relaxed, leisure hours. As a whole it reads citrusy, resinous and woody: lemon, bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper, pine, cypress, rosemary and thyme. Jasmine and neroli add a soft floral edge, while sandalwood and benzoin give it a warm, balsamic depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, then business. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. Le Galion Sang Bleu and Vertus Monarch have a close profile.

Weekend for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Weekend for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual hours. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and work. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit, a bright and lively start. In the heart, ivy, sandalwood and oakmoss build a green, woody base. Musk, amber and honey in the base soften it and add a light sweetness. Aquatic and fruity tones also run through the accords. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau de Monsieur (2013)

7.5

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear, the office and leisure time. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart brings mint, cedar, juniper berry and geranium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody, chypre-like base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Half call it masculine, and some find it classic. Guerlain Guerlain Homme L'Eau and Lacoste Lacoste Original (2015) have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme Intense

7.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Intense is a woody men's fragrance built on clary sage, leather and vetiver, sitting between fresh and sweet. Clary sage leads, so it opens fresh and spicy. Leather comes through in the heart with a leathery edge, and vetiver leaves a woody base. Sweetness and a soft powdery touch stay in the background, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Him (2013) and Joop! Joop! Homme Black King have a close profile.

Classic Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

David Beckham · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Classic Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with pineapple, grapefruit and violet leaf and suits spring and summer days. Pineapple and grapefruit give it a fruity, bright start, with violet leaf adding a green edge. The heart of geranium, apple and clary sage turns floral and lightly sweet, and the base of cashmeran, moss and patchouli settles into a soft, earthy footing. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Air and David Beckham The Essence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Surfing Puerto Escondido

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Surfing Puerto Escondido is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that sets a bright cardamom and mandarin orange opening against orange blossom and tonka bean. It opens with cardamom and mandarin orange, while artemisia and saffron add a slightly green edge. Orange blossom and ylang-ylang bring floral warmth to the heart. Benzoin, tonka bean and musky notes sweeten the base and finish it creamy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits between the two. Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc and Bō La Mar (Parfum) have a close profile.

Del Mar (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Baldessarini · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Del Mar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with some votes for classic and modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and black pepper, where citrus freshness is sharpened a little by spice. The heart brings cinnamon, cardamom and Atlas cedar, warm, spicy and woody. The base of vetiver, ambergris, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, green depth. Green and synthetic touches round out the aquatic feel.

Now

8.0

Rave

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rave Now is a fresh, fruity men's scent that opens with apple, bergamot and blackcurrant. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as masculine and modern. The top notes are apple, bergamot, blackcurrant and pineapple, giving a fresh, citrusy, sweet start. In the heart, Moroccan jasmine, rose, patchouli and birch add a woodier backdrop. The base of musk, oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla settles into a creamy, soft sweetness. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure and LPDO Cretus have a close profile.

Atman Xaman (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy masculine scent that pairs tobacco, vetiver and patchouli with mandarin orange and maté. It opens with mandarin orange and maté, with spices and floral notes alongside. In the heart, vetiver, cistus, patchouli, tobacco and everlasting flower build an earthy, resinous core. The base sweetens with amber, vanilla and tonka bean, while leather and musk leave a warm, leathery trail. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Montale Oudrising and Astrophil & Stella A Night at the Opera have a close profile.

Eternity Now for Men

6.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Eternity Now for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, creamy vanilla finish, leaning towards daily wear and spring. It opens with star anise, coconut water and ginger, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, starfruit, cedar leaf and patchouli bring a woody backbone. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Atlas cedar and tonka bean sweetens everything and ends powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with business also named. It reads masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum and Honoré des Prés We love NY - Love Coco / Love Coconut have a close profile.

Anima Nera (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Roberto Capucci

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Roberto Capucci Anima Nera Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that layers iris, vetiver and ambergris over a bright start of bergamot and pink pepper. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, carnation and elemi resin, fresh but spicy. Iris and magnolia soften this edge in the heart. The base sets a woody foundation of vetiver, musk, ambergris and coniferous woods, where sweet, gourmand and resinous accords meet a leathery touch. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find it masculine. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Brecourt Ambre Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ice Touch Man (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Mexx · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mexx Ice Touch Man is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens fruity and bright with green apple, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange. The heart brings aquatic notes, cedar and jasmine, and the base of amber, patchouli, tonka bean and sandalwood settles it into a soft sweetness. Aquatic and citrus accords dominate, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for sport, leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue and Adidas Ice Dive (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fusion d'Issey Extrême

7.0

Issey Miyake · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey Extrême is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. Cardamom and bergamot open it fresh and spicy. The heart brings Provençal lavender, peppermint and coconut, with the coconut sweetening the green, cool feel. Sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, slightly powdery and creamy base. Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Aromatic Essence and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Leather Eau de Parfum is a leathery, masculine-leaning scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Sicilian lemon, raspberry and Brazilian orange give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. The heart holds rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, where the floral side is balanced by spice. The base of leather, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, smoky footing.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a clean, green-leaning men's fragrance built around bergamot, Chinese black tea and bamboo. It opens on bergamot and Asian mandarin orange, softened by apple blossom and Chinese black tea. The heart of lotus, bamboo and cotton flower is light, floral and green. Patchouli, oakmoss, teakwood and sandalwood make a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Calvin Klein Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pontevecchio (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Nobile 1942 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Pontevecchio Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy scent for men that settles onto a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Mandarin orange, bergamot and frankincense open green and bright. In the heart, rose, jasmine, Florentine iris and geranium build a floral layer, while rosewood and cedarwood pull it toward wood. Sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli add an earthy depth at the base, and musk softens it all. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans toward daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Meo Fusciuni 1# Nota di Viaggio (Rites de Passage) and Von Sierstorpff Von Sierstorpff - The Scent of a Gentleman have a close profile.

Modest Une pour Homme

8.0

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Modest Une pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It suits daily, leisure and business settings, and reads as masculine and modern. It opens with lavender, Calabrian bergamot and pepper for a fresh, citrus start. Elemi resin, pink pepper and geranium add a spicy heart, and vetiver, ambroxan and patchouli settle into a woody base. Fruity and synthetic accords run alongside. Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray and Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.