The Perfume Library

#Fierce

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand #Fierce is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, orange and aquatic notes against oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver. #Fierce is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and sport too. It reads masculine and modern. A fresh, citrusy accord leads: lemon, orange and petitgrain meet the aquatic notes. Cardamom and sage add spice, while oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody base. Jasmine, rose and musk soften the sweet, fruity side. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Armaf Venetian have a close profile.

Wackelwasser Light

7.7

Wackelwasser · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wackelwasser Light is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent where citrus and florals lead, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are evenly split, which puts it somewhere in between. The top opens with pepper, mandarin orange, orange fizz, lemon balm and ginger, giving a bright, citrusy first impression with a touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, neroli and rose add a soft floral layer, and cedarwood, musk and amber settle it onto a woody base. The fruity and synthetic accents give it a modern feel.

Soleil d'Italie

7.7

Mancera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Soleil d'Italie is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with cardamom, citrus fruits and pink pepper, then moves into aquatic notes, rose and patchouli. The base of cedar, white musk, ambergris and vetiver settles it onto a clean, woody footing, while floral and fruity touches soften the coolness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche and Balenciaga Rosabotanica have a close profile.

Odyssey Homme White Edition

7.8

Armaf

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity character with a sweet, gourmand warmth, and it leans towards casual and daily wear. Mint, cardamom and pink pepper open cool and spicy. In the heart, aquatic notes, pineapple and sage keep it fresh and fruity. Amberwood, vanilla and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, sweet base, with synthetic and oriental touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, daily and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to La Rive Heroic Man and Kappa Black.

VIP for Him (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

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.

Belly of the Whale

8.4

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Aquatic · Sweet · Spicy

Anomalous Parfum Belly of the Whale is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn, suiting leisure time and evenings out, and balances a salty, marine side with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and leisure and evening are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens aquatic, with mandarin orange, salt, marine notes, ozone and aquatic notes. The heart holds driftwood, seawater, amber and ambergris; in the base, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweeten and soften it, while animalic notes darken the tone quietly behind them. Spicy, resinous and smoky accords run alongside. Ambra al Andalous and Ameer Al Oudh share a close profile.

No 1 - El Pasajero (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Lengling · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent built around aquatic notes, magnolia and osmanthus absolute. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate stages. Aquatic notes, fucus absolute and galbanum bring a cool, green freshness, while magnolia and osmanthus add a soft, slightly fruity floral touch. Benzoin, vanilla, musk and ambergris set a sweet, creamy base, with a faint spicy edge behind it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is described as unisex. Lengling El Pasajero (Hair Perfume) and Tiziana Terenzi Atlantide have a close profile.

The One Sport (Eau de Toilette)

4.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic lightness, leaning towards sport and daily wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes and rosemary, giving a crisp, green, watery feel. Cardamom and sequoia add a spicy, woody warmth in the heart, and patchouli with musk softens the base. Floral and synthetic touches sit quietly in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Summer Edition have a close profile.

Marc Jacobs Men

6.6

Marc Jacobs · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Jacobs Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance softened by floral and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, cardamom and bergamot for a spicy lift, while cypress and cumin add a dry, green edge. In the heart, cyclamen, rose and fig leaf bring a floral, watery softness. The base sweetens with tonka bean and settles on a woody ground of cedarwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, and most voters find it masculine. Its lightly sweet character makes it a daytime scent.

Dream Sea

7.7

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets ozone and green notes against pink pepper, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. It opens cool with ozone, aquatic notes and green notes, while black pepper and pink pepper add a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla turns sweet, creamy and woody, and black sea salt and ambergris give it a salty depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with only a small share choosing winter. It is most often chosen for leisure and daily wear, and it gets votes for office and evening too. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and many voters also call it modern.

She Wood Crystal Creek Wood

7.4

Dsquared² · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dsquared² She Wood Crystal Creek Wood is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business use lead the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Half of the voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. It opens with hawthorn, jasmine and musk. The heart brings violet leaf, violet and aquatic notes, giving a green, powdery freshness. In the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood soften it and settle it into a warm, woody finish. Puig Thaïs and Cerruti 1881 en Fleurs have a close profile.

Narjesi Fleur

8.6

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi Fleur is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around Taif rose, Turkish rose and saffron, leaning towards evenings and nights out. The top pairs the roses and saffron with mandarin orange and pink pepper, kept bright by a fresh accord. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom absolute and praliné sweeten the florals, while clove adds a spicy edge. Patchouli, musk and vetiver ground it in the base, giving a powdery, creamy, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick evening and night out, with spring and fall the favoured seasons. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Jil Sander Sun and Câline Femme Florale have a close profile.

Magnificent Black

7.9

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Zara Magnificent Black is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental for men, with leathery and earthy touches that suit evenings and cooler weather; it has been discontinued. The scent is built as a whole on sweet amber and leather. Patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood give it a woody, earthy base, while jasmine and violet soften the edges, and aquatic and mineral notes add a cool tone. Resinous and synthetic shades darken the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Zousz Black Oud and Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli.

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. Nautica Nautica Blue and Mexx Ice Touch Man (2005) have a close profile.

Tirrenico

6.2

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Tirrenico is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and green notes up front, best suited to summer and spring and to daily or leisure wear. The top is led by aquatic notes, bergamot and bitter orange, with woods and balsamic notes softening the freshness. In the heart, jasmine, basil and fennel add a green, floral and lightly spicy turn. White musk, sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business wear also common. It doesn't read firmly masculine or feminine, since votes go to both. Its profile is close to Gucci Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Raghba for Man.

L!ve

5.5

Lacoste · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste L!ve is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, suited to spring and summer days and a relaxed, casual mood. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly soon. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Voters mostly read its character as masculine, and many also call it modern. It opens with lime, cool and sharp. In the heart, aquatic notes and green leaves keep the freshness going. The base of iris, liquorice and gaiac wood sweetens it slightly and sets it on a woody footing, while fruity and spicy touches sit in the background. Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Aquadisiac pour Homme and Azzaro Wanted Tonic have a close profile.

Unda Maris 8

7.6

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Unda Maris 8 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed, off-duty wear. It opens with tonka bean, patchouli, benzoin and vanilla, yet the scent reads more fresh and green than sweet. Aquatic notes, myrtle, geranium and nutmeg sit in the heart, while myrtle, citron, eucalyptus and jasmine carry the base. Spicy, woody, resinous and faintly smoky accords add an edge to the sea-air feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter the least chosen season. Leisure is the most named setting, followed by night out and evening. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Acqua di Portofino Sail and Amouage Lineage have a close profile.

Artik Sea

7.3

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with green and sweet touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens cool with yuzu, pink grapefruit, bergamot and aquatic notes. Jasmine, violet and marine notes shape the heart. In the base, ambergris, musk, salt and patchouli turn it sweeter and woodier. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea and Parfums de Marly Percival have a close profile.

Masa

7.5

Kajal · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kajal Masa is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by bergamot, mirabelle plum and ginger, with a light sweetness underneath. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most of them suggest spring and summer, while few pick winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, yet it also gets votes for the office and the evening. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split. It opens with bergamot, mirabelle plum, ginger and grapefruit, which give it a fresh, fruity and lightly spicy start. In the heart, aquatic notes, cardamom, petitgrain and patchouli keep it cool while bringing the spice forward. The dry-down sweetens with vanilla, Atlas cedar, violet, amber, gaiac wood and vetiver, settling on a woody base. Khadlaj Empire Crown and Natura Homem Essence have a close profile.

Jazmín Yucatan

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Jazmín Yucatan is a fresh, floral scent in which citrus and aquatic touches lighten the jasmine; it is unisex, though it reads somewhat feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, while sitting comfortably at the office too. Most voters find it feminine, yet it keeps a unisex feel. It opens with bergamot, passion flower and aquatic notes for coolness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Yucatan jasmine meet the spicy edge of clove. In the dry-down, vetiver, snake plant and copal resin settle the scent onto a green, lightly sweet base.

Armani Privé - Iris Bleu

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Bleu is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets iris and lemon against a cool aquatic backdrop. Bergamot and lemon bring citrus brightness, while galbanum and green jasmine add a green, floral edge. Iris and orris butter give it a soft, creamy powderiness, and Virginia cedar wood, gaiac wood and white musk settle it on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Chrome Sport

7.3

Azzaro · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Chrome Sport is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs lemon, bergamot and grapefruit with aquatic notes, suited to summer and spring days, sport and leisure. It has been discontinued. The top is led by lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange. In the heart, oxygen, aquatic notes, grass and ginger cool it down and push it green; the base of amber, white musk and cedar adds a light, clean woodiness. The overall impression is aquatic, fruity and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trace through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, sport and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Porsche Design Sport have a close profile.

Aquafitness (2013)

6.6

Biotherm · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Biotherm Aquafitness is a fresh, aquatic men's scent built around Sicilian bergamot, Mediterranean lemon and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, cherry leaf, mint and sage add a green, lightly spicy side. Musk and cedar in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name sport, leisure and daily wear most often. Many read it as masculine. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport have a close profile.

Echo (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Davidoff · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Echo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent balanced by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with suede, aquatic notes and aldehydes, a crisp, slightly synthetic start. The heart adds a peppery warmth from chili, black pepper and nutmeg. The base of cedar, sandalwood, suede and musk settles into a woody, faintly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Davidoff Echo (Apres Rasage) and Chambre52 Bois Flotté have a close profile.