The Perfume Library

Et Pourtant (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Et Pourtant Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, woody, masculine-leaning fougère that most voters place in fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring following, and a share also wear it for business or daily use. Nearly half of those who voted for character call it masculine, with others pointing to a classic feel. It opens with lavender, aromatic notes and key lime, fresh and green. Lily of the valley, clary sage and Siam benzoin then add a floral, spicy, resinous softness. In the base, amber, leather and white musk settle into a creamy, leathery trail. Henry Jacques Roi Sans Equipage and Estēe Lauder Metropolis have a close profile.

Bleu Savage at Casino Royale

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Bleu Savage at Casino Royale is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with spice, resin and wood. Grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright, fruity lift, pepper and saffron add a spicy warmth, and Moroccan bitter almond softens the sweetness. Cedar, New Caledonian sandalwood and resins build a woody base, smoothed by musk and ambergris. A distinctly synthetic edge runs through it. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Votes spread fairly evenly across fall, winter and spring, with summer trailing a little. It is most often suggested for a night out, leisure time and evenings.

Epic Elegance

7.5

House of Thêom · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

House of Thêom Epic Elegance is a unisex fragrance built around lavender, iris, suede and amber, where floral and fruity sides are balanced by a sweet, woody base. Epic Elegance is rated good for both longevity and sillage, so it stays noticeable on skin. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and reads as unisex. It opens with aromatic notes, lavender and fruity notes. In the heart, suede, iris and cedarwood bring a soft, slightly leathery and earthy feel, while spicy and smoky touches stay in the background. Amber and tonka bean sweeten the dry-down and add an oriental warmth.

Armani Privé - Cèdre Olympe

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cèdre Olympe is a unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Votes lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Bergamot, lemon and orange open it brightly, then frankincense, spices, aromatic notes and cedar come forward. In the base, cedar meets tonka bean, settling the fragrance into a woody, lightly sweet finish.

6.1 Vétiver Matale

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 6.1 Vétiver Matale is a fresh, green unisex scent built around bourbon vetiver and green tea, sweetened by blond tobacco and propolis. Aromatic notes and green tea open with freshness and a green edge. In the heart, heliotrope, bourbon vetiver and blond tobacco come together: the vetiver brings earthy, woody depth, while the tobacco adds a smoky, spicy tone. Cashmeran and propolis sweeten the base and pull it towards a powdery softness, with a faintly synthetic sheen left over. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans masculine in character but still reads as unisex. It has been discontinued. Escentric Molecules Molecule 05 and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Pure Soap

7.3

Clean · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Pure Soap is a fresh, citrusy floral with a powdery, clean feel, suited to easy everyday wear. It opens bright and airy with mandarin orange, aldehydes and aromatic notes. Jasmine, lavender and cyclamen bring the floral heart, while orange blossom, musk and sandalwood settle it into a creamy, powdery base with a soft woody edge. The overall impression is sweet, synthetic and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and daily, office and sport wear lead the occasions. It is unisex, though somewhat more voters read it as feminine. Clean Blonde Rose and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Open Gold

8.2

Roger & Gallet

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Open Gold is a woody men's fragrance where leather and spicy notes are lightened by citrus and aromatic notes; it has been discontinued. The scent is built on spicy notes and leather. Citrus notes and aromatic notes brighten that firm character, while woody notes give it a calm backdrop. Citrus and green lead the accords, with sweet, powdery and resinous sides plus an earthy, leathery tone alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Junaid Perfumes Tiyoob and Le Blanc Vetiver have a close profile.

Shamal

7.6

Nobile 1942 · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Shamal is a sweet, resinous unisex scent led by apple and frankincense, moving from a fresh, fruity start into an ambery, smoky tone. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. The top pairs apple, aromatic notes and frankincense, fresh fruit beside a resinous edge. In the heart, amber and velvet soften the sweetness. The base of woody notes and musk settles the spicy, smoky character. Parfums de Marly Habdan and Nobile 1942 Malvs have a close profile.

White Almond

7.7

Gritti · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti White Almond is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits fall and spring days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and can also work in the evening. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with orange, orange blossom and aromatic notes. In the heart come almond, spices and everlasting flower, and the base settles into musk, vanilla and more almond. A floral, fruity start turns gourmand, powdery and creamy. Sulmona Essenza and Liu•Jo Milano have a close profile.

Golden Oud

6.9

Alexandre.J · 2012

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Alexandre.J Golden Oud is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter. The heart holds white woods, patchouli, sandalwood, violet and vetiver, under aromatic notes at the top, with oud, musk and moss at the base. Spicy, resinous and oriental tones sit on a green, earthy ground, and the scent keeps its smoky woodiness as it dries. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, followed by daily wear. It reads more masculine to most voters, though many find it feminine. Loewe Un Paseo por Madrid - Tras la tormenta en el Jardín Botánico and Brecourt Oud Santal have a close profile.

IconiQ Gold

7.1

bugatti Fashion · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bugatti Fashion IconiQ Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that lays floral and spicy touches over an aquatic base. It opens with lime, bergamot and mandarin orange in a bright citrus layer, while clove and galbanum add a slightly spicy, green edge. In the heart, violet, iris and white blossoms lead, joined by aromatic and spicy notes. The base of vetiver, amber, musky notes and aquatic notes leaves it woody, lightly sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, with a good share calling it modern.

Violet

7.2

Franck Boclet · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Franck Boclet Violet is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, pink pepper and violet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and daytime, business and leisure wear come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, nutmeg and black pepper, brightened by citrus notes. Violet and aromatic notes give the heart a floral, green side. Peru balsam, sandalwood and woods settle it into a woody, slightly smoky base.

Noble Musk Nights

8.0

Jesus del Pozo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jesus del Pozo Noble Musk Nights is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet opening on a powdery, woody musk base. The top is bergamot, blackcurrant and black pepper, a bright, fruity start with a light spicy edge. The heart brings lily of the valley, apple, aromatic notes and patchouli. The base of musk, tonka bean, amber and cedarwood turns it sweet, resinous and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Jesus del Pozo Gold Amber Nights and Laura Biagiotti Roma (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Silk Jasmine

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Silk Jasmine is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. It opens with aromatic and spicy notes. In the heart, jasmine, honey and clove build a floral, sweet centre, while vanilla and woody notes in the base settle it onto a creamy, powdery footing. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn next, and daily wear, leisure, business and nights out are suggested in near-equal measure. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Louis Widmer L'Eau de Peau - Eau Douceur and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Royal Mayfair (2024)

8.1

Creed · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Mayfair is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral character, led by citrus and green notes. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot, eucalyptus and aromatic notes, giving it a bright, lightly spicy start. Jasmine, rose and tuberose soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, cedarwood, musk and ambroxan dry it down to a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business settings, and it also gets votes for evening and night out. Etro Via Verri (2010) and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Alma have a close profile.

Halifax

7.5

Harry Lehmann · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Harry Lehmann Halifax is a fresh, citrusy floral with a clean, soapy feel, built around lavender and neroli and made for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings, and while more voters call it masculine than feminine, both labels draw a solid share. Aromatic notes, lavender and neroli give it a fresh, green lift, while orange blossom pulls it towards the floral side. French soap and musk add a creamy, clean softness, and cedar lays a woody base underneath. Sweet, spicy and synthetic touches show up in the accords too. Gucci Guilty Essence / Guilty Black pour Homme and Phebo Aura have a close profile.

Ambre Liquide

8.3

Astier de Villatte · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Astier de Villatte Ambre Liquide is a resinous, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with a sweetness held on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads somewhere in between. Frankincense, myrrh and styrax build a resinous body, and vanilla softens and sweetens it. Spices and cistus absolute add warmth, damask rose brings a floral edge, and the aromatic notes give it a green breath. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Garanat and Buchoed Rosa Nigra have a close profile.

Mesmerize for Men (Cologne)

7.4

Avon · 1992

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Avon Mesmerize for Men (Cologne) is a sweet, spicy and distinctly masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Spearmint, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open fresh and fruity. Herbs and spices form the heart, and cardamom, myrrh and amber carry the base into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Serge Lutens Rousse and Calvin Klein Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sedona Blue

6.9

Keiko Mecheri · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Keiko Mecheri Sedona Blue is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with an aquatic edge, sold as a men's scent and suited to relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and evening choices trailing behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as open to either. The scent combines amber, aromatic notes, citrus notes, marine notes and woody notes. The fresh, citrus side leads, with a green, watery feel running through it. Spicy and woody touches soften it, and a slightly synthetic sheen stays in the background. Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods and Simone Andreoli Silver Marble have a close profile.

Tenerife

8.0

Superz.

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Superz. Tenerife is a fresh, floral unisex scent that links bright mandarin orange and citrus to the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens with mandarin orange, white blossoms and citrus notes, while spicy and sweet notes come in at the heart. Vanilla, amber and aromatic notes soften the base, and the accords also carry a powdery, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Voters call its character masculine and modern in equal measure, with feminine votes close behind.

Select Day

6.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Select Day is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic feel, suited to easy everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, sport and daily use, with business wear further behind. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Citrus fruits, marine notes, sage and aromatic notes lead, while spices and woody notes add a little warmth. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue and Mercedes-Benz Club have a close profile.

La-Di-Da for Him

8.9

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabiyat Prestige La-Di-Da for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that settles into a sweet, spicy finish. It opens with bergamot, geranium and grapefruit, a bright and crisp citrus start. Black pepper adds spice at the heart, while tonka bean softens it. The base of vanilla, ambergris and musk builds a sweet, warm foundation, with the floral side staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail through the day. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Maison Asrar Rey and Penhaligon's Endymion have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Cashmere Patchouli

7.0

Hugo Boss · 2011

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Cashmere Patchouli is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that puts patchouli at its heart and settles on balsamic and earthy notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. It is described as a masculine scent from 2011, and it has been discontinued. Only a few voters have rated these qualities, so treat them as a rough guide. It opens lightly with aromatic notes and an air accord, then patchouli comes forward. In the base, balsamic and earthy notes take over, and the accords mix spice, wood, resin, powder, smoke and a leathery touch. The result is warm, dry and oriental in character. The Body Shop Patchouli and Byredo Baudelaire have a close profile.

Exotic

7.1

Orientica

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Orientica Exotic is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, creamy gourmand character with a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on clothes without filling a room. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for evenings and the office. It opens with bergamot, then moves into coconut, vanilla and aromatic notes. The base holds musk, sandalwood, amber and more vanilla. Sweetness leads, while sandalwood and spice dry it down into a warmer, woodier finish. Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet and Widian Yasat (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.