The Perfume Library

Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. The scent is built on saffron, Virginia cedar, Hedione and Ambroxan. Sweet, gourmand tones meet a floral base, while the spicy and woody side is softened by a creamy feel. It has a clearly synthetic, airy quality without feeling heavy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads slightly more feminine, yet sits comfortably on men and women alike. Asabi № 2 Intense and Zara Red Temptation Men have a close profile.

Eros (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Versace · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits comfortably in spring too. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Season votes are spread fairly evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, and it is worn for leisure as well. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens cool with Italian lemon, green apple and mint. The heart brings ambroxan, Venezuelan tonka bean and geranium forward. Vetiver, cedar, Bourbon vanilla and oakmoss leave a sweet, woody, spicy trail in the base.

Explorer

7.8

Montblanc · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montblanc Explorer is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus and spice over a smoky, woody base, and it suits daytime and work. It opens with bergamot, sage and pink pepper: the citrus feels fresh, the pepper adds a spicy edge. In the heart, vetiver and leather make it woody and a little smoky. The base of patchouli, cocoa, ambroxan and Akigalawood® dries down earthy with a slightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition and Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue have a close profile.

L'Immensité

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton L'Immensité is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance in which grapefruit and ginger sit over ambroxan and ambergris. The scent stays fresh and aquatic from start to finish. Grapefruit and ginger give a bright, lightly spicy citrus edge, while labdanum and Cascalone® soften it. Ambroxan and ambergris add a woody, synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter well back. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern.

Liquid Brun

8.5

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Liquid Brun is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Armaf Monarque have a close profile. It opens with cinnamon and cardamom giving a spicy warmth, lightened a little by bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, elemi resin and Bourbon vanilla settle the sweetness onto a creamy base. The base of praliné, gaiac wood, musk and ambroxan leaves a soft, woody warmth.

Luna Rossa Carbon (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Prada Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy men's scent built from Italian bergamot zest, lavender and pepper over ambroxan and patchouli. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most see it as masculine and modern. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic: the bergamot zest's citrus brightness is softened by lavender, while pepper adds a light spice. Ambroxan leaves a clean, synthetic trail, and patchouli gives a woody base with a touch of sweetness. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Afnan Modest Une pour Homme have a close profile.

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Orphéon (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Diptyque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance built around Jasmine sambac, Turkish damask rose and mastic, with a floral, green and woody character. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine. A fresh, green floral base carries a sweet, spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead the floral side, while galbanum adds green and juniper berry adds spice. Honeycomb and tonka bean bring sweetness, and cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli give a woody, creamy, powdery ground.

Tilia

8.1

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Linden tree, jasmine sambac and heliotrope form a floral core, kept light by green and fresh accords. Broom and ambroxan add a soft, creamy texture, while vetiver and woody notes give it a quiet base. The sweetness is restrained and the overall feel is clean, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex too. Monkoku Velvet Leaf and Le Galion Tilleul have a close profile.

Marwa / مروة

8.5

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Arabiyat Prestige Marwa / مروة is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, petitgrain and ginger and settles onto ambroxan and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Voters call it masculine and modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with the sweet and spicy sides staying in the background. Bergamot, petitgrain and ginger lead. Chinese black tea, geranium and frankincense form the heart, and ambroxan, musk and gaiac wood carry the base. My Perfumes Artistry and J. Janan Platinum have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition

8.2

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy and smoky men's fragrance led by bergamot, pineapple and black pepper. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, lemon and pineapple, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice. Jasmine, rose and freesia soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into cedarwood, leather, patchouli and ambroxan, woody, smoky and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits office and nights out too. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 pour Lui and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pure Vision

8.1

Câline · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Pure Vision is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use and after sport. Black tea leads the opening, and the heart brings together bergamot, ambroxan and Ceylonese cinnamon. The cinnamon lightly spices the aquatic, citrus freshness, while cashmere wood and tonka bean leave the dry-down soft and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y Live and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board have a close profile.

Absolu Aventus

8.5

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Absolu Aventus is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, ginger and blackcurrant, then moves into a fruity, spicy heart of pineapple and cinnamon. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead slightly, but the seasons are close, and votes spread across leisure, evening, daily and business wear rather than settling on one setting. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with modern the next most common character. It opens with the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, sharpened by ginger. In the heart, pineapple and cinnamon add sweetness while pink pepper and cardamom deepen the spice. The base of cashmere wood, oakmoss and vetiver gives a woody, slightly smoky footing, softened by musk and ambroxan. Creed Aventus has a close profile.

Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Armaf · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by green and floral touches. It sits close to daily wear: most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office settings come up most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and many voters read it as masculine or modern. It opens with the brightness of lime, bergamot, lemon and ginger, while violet leaf and blackcurrant add a green, fruity edge. The heart of jasmine, iris and rose brings a floral softness, and the base of ambroxan, musk, cedar and sandalwood dries down to a woody footing.

Sauvage Parfum

7.8

Dior · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that pairs mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot with lavender and Sichuan pepper. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a bright, fruity citrus start. Lavender, Sichuan pepper and nutmeg add a spicy depth in the heart. In the base, patchouli, vanilla absolute, tonka bean and ambroxan sweeten the scent and settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings out lead the occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine. It has a close profile to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood and Versace Eros Flame.

Aqua de Dora

8.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pana Dora Aqua de Dora is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a fruity, sweet side that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it modern. It opens bright with grapefruit, lemon zest and ambroxan. Toward the heart, chestnut and fig soften it and add sweetness. Pine resin, sandalwood and cashmeran leave a woody base underneath.

AnOther 13 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo AnOther 13 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around jasmine, pear and ambrette seed absolute. Pear adds a fruity brightness that softens the jasmine, while moss and ambroxan give it a dry, woody and slightly synthetic base. A spicy touch stays in the background. The notes read as one whole rather than separate top, heart and base stages. Most voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Spring and summer are the favoured seasons, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Masculine, feminine and modern votes are close, so it doesn't lean toward either gender.

Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Prada · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Luna Rossa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bitter orange and lavender absolute, easy to wear for leisure, daily life and the office. It opens with the tart brightness of bitter orange alongside the aromatic edge of lavender. In the heart, nana mint and clary sage pull that freshness in a green, floral direction. The base of ambrette seed absolute and ambroxan softens everything into a woody, slightly powdery finish, with aquatic and sweet touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so people close by notice it without the scent filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It reads as masculine and modern. Valentino Valentino Uomo Acqua and Bentley Bentley for Men Azure have a close profile.

Art of Arabia I

8.2

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot and mint. The heart of ginger, lavender and black tea gives it an aquatic, green feel, and the base of ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon sweetens it with a soft spice. Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense and Victory Radiant have a close profile.

Petit Matin

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side is softened by a light sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Calabrian lemon and Provençal lavender bring coolness and a clean feel. Orange blossom and hawthorn carry the floral side, while litsea cubeba keeps the citrus lively. Musk and ambroxan leave a soft, creamy base underneath, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a bright, smooth finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the leading occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it sits comfortably on either side. Alexandria Fragrances Sunday Morning and The Dua Brand A Dua Sunrise have a close profile.

Promise / الوَعْد (Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Promise / الوَعْد is an intense unisex fragrance that sets rose and spice on an earthy, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick it for autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with rosemary, apple and pink pepper, a lightly fruity, spicy start. Clove, Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose lead the heart. The base of labdanum, patchouli, ambroxan and cypriol adds a woody, leathery, smoky warmth. The Dua Brand The Unbreakable Vow and Montagne Parfums Promise Exclusif have a close profile.

Molecule 02

7.6

Escentric Molecules · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around apple, rum and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Apple and pineapple give it a bright, juicy feel, while bergamot and cardamom add a light touch of spice. Rum and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, and cedarwood, moss and ambroxan give it a woody base.

Club de Nuit Milestone (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Armaf · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of red fruits, marine notes and bergamot with a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver, in a unisex style. It opens with red fruits, marine notes and bergamot, which read aquatic, fruity and clean. In the heart, sandalwood, violet and white woods bring out the woody side. The base of vetiver, musk and ambroxan leaves a dry, somewhat synthetic trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It gets the most votes as masculine, followed by modern. Jimmy Choo Man Ice and Creed Millésime Impérial have a close profile.