The Perfume Library

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.

Be Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and fruity feminine scent, suited to daytime wear when you want something light and clean. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, cucumber and magnolia, with citrus and green accords keeping it fresh. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, tuberose, rose and apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. Woods and white amber settle it softly at the base. DKNY Be Delicious ♥ NYC and DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense have a close profile.

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.

Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男...

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

Y Le Parfum (2021)

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum is a masculine scent that pairs grapefruit, ginger and lavender in a fresh, citrusy frame, softened by woody and sweet touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mainly as masculine and modern. The top opens fresh and lightly spicy with aldehydes, grapefruit, ginger and apple. Geranium absolute, sage and lavender lead the heart, and the base adds sweetness from tonka bean with patchouli and cedarwood underneath. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Y (2017) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Intense (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Intense Eau de Parfum sets fresh bergamot, apple and orange blossom against cinnamon and clove; this discontinued masculine suits autumn and winter. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lemon and apple. Geranium, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth in the heart, while vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood leave a woody base. The overall feel is sweet, slightly gourmand and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, daily wear and office all draw similar support. Most see it as masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Bench. Motion for Him have a close profile.

Deified Tony Iommi

8.1

Xerjoff · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi is a unisex scent with a spicy, sweet and leathery character, and it suits cooler seasons, evenings and nights out best. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. Evening and night-out wear lead, with office and daily use well behind. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with apple, cinnamon and saffron, a sweet, warm spice. Leather and rose follow in the heart, making it floral and leathery at once. The base of moss, patchouli, papyrus and musk sets a woody, slightly earthy ground. French Avenue Black Friday and Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi Signed Edition have a close profile.

Habdan

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Habdan is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around frankincense, saffron, oud and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with frankincense and saffron, giving a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, apple adds a fruity sweetness, which rose and oud settle onto a woody, smoky ground. The base of maltol, opoponax and amber closes it in a sweet, oriental warmth. Lattafa Opulent Oud and Swiss Arabian Kashkha (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Supremacy Collector's Edition

8.2

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Collector's Edition is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, fruity opening of apple, bergamot and pineapple on a smoky, woody ground of birch and oakmoss. It opens with apple, bergamot, pineapple and white blossoms, a fresh, citrusy start with a sweet fruit edge. In the heart, birch, orange blossom and amber bring floral and spicy tones together with a smoky streak. The base of musk, oakmoss and ambergris dries down woody and soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Half of the voters call it masculine, and many find it modern. Zimaya Sharaf the Club and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Boss Alive (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Alive Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral that sets plum, blackcurrant and apple against jasmine and vanilla, fresh and fruity at first and sweet underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and over half of voters call it feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with plum, blackcurrant, apple and cinnamon, fruity with a light spice. In the heart, thyme, Indian jasmine sambac and Bourbon vanilla absolute add a creamy, floral sweetness. Sandalwood, Chinese cedar, Goldenwood® and olive wood form a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Alive Limited Edition and DKNY Be 100% Delicious have a close profile.

1 Million Elixir

7.8

Rabanne · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Elixir is a sweet, gourmand and woody men's fragrance built around apple, Turkish rose and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It is favoured most for nights out and evenings, and seldom for the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with davana and apple, then moves into a floral, creamy sweetness of Turkish rose, tonka bean and osmanthus. Vanilla, cedarwood and patchouli close it with a woody, spicy warmth. The overall impression is fruity, gourmand and richly oriental.

Exquisite Leather

8.1

David Beckham · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

David Beckham Exquisite Leather is a sweet, spicy leather scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with cardamom, raspberry, apple and pink pepper, so sweet fruit meets a spicy edge. In the heart, leather, bourbon whiskey, juniper and orris root give a smoky, leathery body. The base of musk, sandalwood and cedarwood adds woody warmth. Roos & Roos Purple Leather and M. Micallef Notorious XO have a close profile.

La Danza delle Libellule (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 La Danza delle Libellule Eau de Parfum sets the freshness of apple and bergamot against the sweet warmth of cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla, a fruity, gourmand scent made for women. It wears with moderate sillage and good longevity. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and place it mostly in leisure and daily wear. Its character reads feminine and modern. Apple and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, cocoa and cinnamon add a spicy, gourmand touch. Musk, vanilla and cedarwood settle into a creamy, powdery, sweet base. Its profile is close to Orens Parfums Silenda d'Ecume and The Dua Brand Exceptional Dance of Dragonflies.

Kaya

8.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Kaya is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards fall and spring. It opens with apple, raspberry and strawberry alongside Calabrian bergamot, a bright and slightly tart fruit mix. White blossoms and jasmine sambac soften it in the heart, and the base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean and rum turns it warm, creamy and gourmand, with Indonesian patchouli and woody notes adding a touch of dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It reads somewhat more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Anfas Ishq and Emil Élise Melting Lust have a close profile.

Dusk

8.6

The Woods Collection · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Woods Collection Dusk is a unisex scent that pairs the fruity freshness of bergamot, mandarin orange and apple with jasmine, violet and geranium, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Overall it is sweet and fruity: bergamot, mandarin orange and apple set a bright fruit tone, while jasmine, violet and geranium add a soft floral side. Patchouli grounds the sweetness in a woody, spicy base, and a faint oriental warmth stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. It is favored for night outs and evenings, and it also works for daily wear. Voters lean toward calling it masculine or modern, though it wears as a true unisex.

Akigala Mandarino

8.1

New Notes · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

New Notes Akigala Mandarino is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright, fruity opening of passion fruit and mandarin orange with a floral heart of jasmine and freesia. The top is passion fruit, mandarin orange, apple and raspberry, a fresh and sweet fruity start. Lily of the valley, jasmine and freesia soften the heart into something floral, while amber and Akigalawood® set a spicy, woody base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring and fall, and pick leisure and daily wear; its character splits almost evenly between modern, masculine and feminine. Annayake Shoku Her and Oriflame Paradise (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ambre (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous amber with a clear gourmand side, made for both men and women. It opens with bergamot and apple, but cinnamon, honey and sesame warm it almost at once. In the heart, rose, cardamom and fir balsam bring a floral, resinous balance. The base keeps the sweetness going with amber, vanilla and benzoin, while tobacco and rum add a darker, gourmand edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out are the most common occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with masculine slightly ahead.

Boss Man / Boss Orange Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Man / Boss Orange Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's scent built around apple, spices and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. Apple in the top gives a fresh, fruity start. Spices and frankincense in the heart add a firmer edge, while bubinga wood and vanilla leave a woody base with a sweet finish. A synthetic touch runs through the overall character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, with winter a less common choice. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

La Panthère (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Cartier · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity opening set over a floral, powdery chypre character, made for women. Apricot, rhubarb, apple, strawberry and dried fruits give the top a sweet but bright fruit tone. Gardenia brings the floral side forward in the heart, and oakmoss with musk ketone settles it onto a woody, lightly powdery base. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Fall and spring get the most votes, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear are also voted. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave have a close profile.

Classic Gold

7.5

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jaguar Classic Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a floral and sweet layer on top, easiest to wear in everyday settings and cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still get votes. Leisure and daytime are the most common occasions, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lime, bergamot and apple, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, teakwood and orange blossom add a floral, woody softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and musk sweetens it and settles on a spicy, woody ground. Dunhill Desire for a Man and Hugo Boss Boss Orange have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Infinite

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite is a fresh, fruity, lightly spicy men's fragrance built around tangerine, apple and cinnamon. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern. The top carries tangerine, sage, apple and cinnamon, with a sweet, aquatic freshness. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and patchouli make it more herbal and earthy. Olive wood and sandalwood form a woody base.

Smoking Hot

8.0

Kilian · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Smoking Hot is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with apple, shisha tobacco and cinnamon, where fruity brightness quickly gives way to spice and smoke. In the heart, oakmoss and Kentucky tobacco absolute add a woody depth. In the base, orcanox and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, bringing out the gourmand and oriental side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear is seldom picked. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Lattafa Mashrabya and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Sicily

7.6

Mancera · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Sicily is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of pineapple, peach and grapefruit against a floral heart of jasmine and rose, and it suits spring and summer best. The top is pineapple, peach, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, bright, citrusy and fruity. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and violet, a soft floral layer, and the base of white musk and woody notes closes the scent on a sweet, slightly synthetic ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer or spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, so it can be worn by women and men alike. Spirit Spirit of Violet Kiss and Moschino Pink Bouquet have a close profile.

Oligarch (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oligarch Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender against a warm base of vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked less often. Votes spread across daily wear, business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, with thyme and lime adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while apple and coconut add a fruity touch. The base dries down to vanilla, cedarwood and amber, warm, woody and lightly spiced.