The Perfume Library

Layton

8.6

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

L'Homme

8.4

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Neroli and pepper give it a fresh, lightly spiced edge. Iris and violet build the powdery, floral side, and geranium nudges it slightly towards green. Amber, cedar and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base.

Erba Pura

7.4

Xerjoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Erba Pura is a citrusy, sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and nights out come up most often. Votes for feminine, masculine and modern sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. Maison Alhambra Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot, a fresh citrus burst. Fruity notes in the heart add sweetness, and amber, white musk and Bourbon vanilla settle the base into a soft, creamy footing. Floral and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Alexandria II (Parfum)

8.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, apple, cinnamon and rosewood; in the heart, cedarwood and Bulgarian rose lead while lily of the valley softens the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber, Laotian oud and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favor evenings and nights out over daytime or office wear. It leans masculine and reads classic. Its profile is close to Alexandria III and Alexandria.

Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent that suits fall and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Oud, sandalwood and rosewood form the woody frame, with vetiver adding an earthy edge. Cardamom and pink pepper carry the spice, while amber and tonka bean bring a resinous sweetness. The overall impression is smoky, warm and smooth. Oud Wood Parfum and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Spicebomb Extreme

8.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme is a spicy, sweet fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine. Black pepper, grapefruit and pimento open with a sharp spice, and cinnamon, cumin and saffron deepen that warmth in the heart. The base turns sweeter with tobacco, cistus, amber and vanilla, settling into a gourmand, woody character. Sweet and spicy lead the accords. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character on a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and it also suits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and slightly herbal with cardamom, mint, bergamot, lavender and tarragon. In the heart, caraway, cinnamon and neroli balance the spice with a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and closes powdery and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Armure Collector and Le Mâle Cologne Tonique 1999 have a close profile.

The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets bright bergamot and Tarocco orange against the warmth of sandalwood and amber. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, then moves into French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender. The base holds Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood. The fruity, sweet side leads, while spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with summer a distant last. About half of voters call it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Rugir have a close profile.

Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cardamom, neroli and nutmeg open with a spicy, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber settles into a creamy, woody, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some voters find a feminine side. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Armaf Odyssey Homme have a close profile.

Cool Water (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Davidoff · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens with lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary and coriander, a cool and herbal start. Neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood soften the heart, while oakmoss, amber, musk and cedarwood form a woody base. Aquatic and citrus accords set the overall mood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Câline Absolute Blue and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Oud Satin Mood (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet oriental with a woody, spicy depth, a rich unisex scent that suits evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is mostly worn in the evening and on nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The overall impression is warm and creamy. Turkish damask rose absolute and Bulgarian damask rose build the floral core, while violet adds a powdery softness. Laotian oud brings a woody, spicy depth, and amber, vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and warm it further.

London (Extrait de Parfum)

9.0

Widian · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Widian London Extrait de Parfum is an unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet body against spice, wood and leather. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear well behind. Voters read it as masculine more than anything else, followed by modern and classic. It opens with violet, cypress and oud. Raspberry and lily of the valley bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. The base is musk, leather, vanilla and amber, which softens and sweetens the scent while keeping its leathery, woody and oriental side. Monkoku Berry Oud and Scentiments London have a close profile.

Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character it leans masculine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, cardamom and jasmine sambac. The heart turns to black leather, vetiver and patchouli, where the leathery, woody and smoky side comes forward. In the base, white moss and amber sweeten and soften it, with the floral and spicy touches sitting in the background.

Ultra Mâle

7.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle is a sweet, fruity and spicy men's fragrance, best suited to autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a small minority. Night out and evening wear lead, while office use is rarely chosen. It reads as masculine and modern. The top is lavender, bergamot, mint and pear, with the pear giving a fruity, fresh start. Cumin, cinnamon and clary sage in the heart add a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, amber and woods settles into a sweet, gourmand, oriental warmth, with a synthetic side among the accords. Rayhaan Lion and Joop! Joop! Thrill Man have a close profile.

Turathi (Blue)

8.1

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and bergamot open with a bright, fruity-citrus feel. Amber and woody notes in the heart soften that freshness, and patchouli, musk and spices in the base carry it into a sweet, lightly spicy woodiness. An aquatic, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zimaya Treasure and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Luna Rossa Black

8.3

Prada · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Prada Luna Rossa Black is a sweet, spicy scent for men, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Luna Rossa Black is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter; spring follows, while summer is the least chosen season. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily and business wear also get votes. It reads masculine, with a clearly modern side. It opens with bergamot and angelica, moves to patchouli and coumarin in the heart, and rests on amber. Sweet dominates the accords, balanced by spicy and woody tones, with a powdery, creamy softness added in. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Dior Dior Homme Parfum and Locherber Azad Kashmere have a close profile.

Oajan

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Oajan is a warm unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and deepens it with spice, resin and wood. It opens with osmanthus, honey and cinnamon, the honey sweetness sharpened by the cinnamon's spice. At the heart, labdanum, benzoin and amber build a resinous warmth. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness into the base, while patchouli and davana add a woody depth. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Nusuk Fawah Midnight and Scentiments Oakman have a close profile.

Pegasus

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Pegasus is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, creamy base. Bergamot, cypress and heliotrope give it a fresh start, while lavender, jasmine and bitter almond lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy touches soften the floral side. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer gets the fewest votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Zimaya Phantom Paragon have a close profile.

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lime, bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, with jasmine softening that brightness. In the heart, freesia, hyacinth, rose and marine notes give it a floral, watery feel. Musk, amber, cedar and patchouli ground the base in a woody dry-down.

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent with a sweet edge, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings, and sport gets votes too. Most voters call it masculine or modern, though a fair number find it feminine. As a whole it carries the bright citrus of bergamot and mandarin orange. Ginger adds a light sharpness, while blackcurrant brings a fruity sweetness. Orange blossom softens the mix, and tonka bean and amber lay a warm, sweet base underneath.

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the freshness of lemon and bergamot, then softens into tonka and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter trails well behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and black pepper giving a spicy edge. In the heart, lemon and bergamot keep it bright while leather and New Caledonian sandalwood lay a woody base. In the base, tonka bean, amber and Bourbon vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with Haitian vetiver and cedarwood holding the woody character. Xerjoff P.33 and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.