The Perfume Library

Percival

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Percival is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with lavender and spice running through it. Citrus and aromatic notes start it off bright; in the heart lavender, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into tonka bean, musk and balsam fir, sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer lead the votes, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Dua Brand Legendary Knight and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Absolute

8.1

Dior · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dior Fahrenheit Absolute is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with myrrh, violet and aromatic notes. Frankincense and leather form the heart, and oud with oriental notes sits in the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and smoky, with earthy and animal touches that make it warm and heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and most voters see it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Fetish and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Hugo Just Different (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's scent with a light sweetness, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer seasons. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, and it reads as masculine and modern. Apple and mint give a crisp, fruity start. In the heart, basil, aromatic notes and freesia add a green, lightly floral stage. The base of cashmeran and fir tree wood settles it on a woody footing, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive and Lacoste Match Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Louis XV 1722

7.6

Xerjoff · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Louis XV 1722 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall days, spring, and evenings out. It opens with liqueur, saffron, plum and grapefruit; in the heart, rose, coffee, cocoa and hazelnut give it a sweet, creamy body. Frankincense, sandalwood and leather settle underneath as a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine.

Kedu

7.5

Memo Paris · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Kedu is a unisex fragrance built on a fresh, citrusy opening of tea, mandarin orange and grapefruit, softened by cedarwood and white musk. Kedu wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall follows, and few choose winter. Daily wear, the office and leisure time come first, while nights out are mentioned less. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top is tea, mandarin orange, grapefruit, orange, ginger and bergamot, citrusy with a light spice. The heart adds aromatic notes and sesame absolute, which bring a green, creamy softness. It dries down on cedarwood, moss and white musk, woody, powdery and slightly sweet.

Cozumel

7.3

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel is a men's fragrance that ties the freshness of bergamot and Thai basil to the sweet warmth of blond tobacco and amber. Cozumel lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Votes lean masculine, though a good number call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, aromatic notes and Thai basil, fresh and green. In the heart, blond tobacco, clary sage, amber and Indian hemp sweeten it and add a spicy, powdery edge. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood and tonka bean dries down woody and creamy. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum) and Montana Claude Montana have a close profile.

Hinoki & Cedarwood

7.9

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Jo Malone Hinoki & Cedarwood is a woody, green unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. It opens with aromatic notes that feel fresh and green. Hinoki wood comes forward in the heart, and cedarwood in the base settles it onto a warm, woody footing. A light sweetness, some spice, resin and a smoky edge run alongside that woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. People reach for it during leisure time, daily wear and at work. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. L'Artisan Parfumeur La Cérémonie de l'Encens and Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 have a close profile.

Les Zazous

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Les Zazous is a sweet, spicy and powdery scent led by amber, sandalwood and suede. The notes read as one whole: amber and Peru balsam give a resinous warmth, sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, rose adds a soft floral touch, and aromatic notes bring a spicy lift. The sweet, gourmand side comes forward while a smoky edge stays in the background. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Though it is labelled for men, votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine character, so it wears close to unisex.

Malachite

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Malachite is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent led by citrus and green notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes on character are close between masculine, modern and feminine. The top opens with blackcurrant, green mandarin orange and bergamot, and the heart brings pink pepper, jasmine and lavender. In the base, vetiver, musk and amber take over, settling into a soft, woody sweetness. Overall it reads fresh, floral and fruity.

Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built on leather, aromatic notes and green notes, leaning towards spring and summer days. The scent reads green and aromatic as a whole. Green notes and aromatic notes make a cool backdrop, while leather adds a dry, leathery edge. Fresh, floral and green accords dominate, with spicy, woody and powdery touches staying in the background and softening it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Feminine gets the most votes for character, though masculine has a real share too. Balenciaga L'Essence and Jo Malone Leather & Artemisia have a close profile.

Nọ 4 - Après L'Amour

7.8

Thomas Kosmala · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Thomas Kosmala Nọ 4 - Après L'Amour is a unisex fragrance that opens on lemon zest and bitter orange and settles into a warm base of amber, dry woods and musk. The opening is bright and citrusy, with lemon zest and bitter orange. Aromatic and spicy notes in the heart turn it sweeter. In the base, amber, dry woods and musk come forward, leaving a woody, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Voters lean towards spring, autumn and winter over summer, and pick night out and evening most often. On character, masculine edges ahead, with feminine and modern close behind. Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme and Marc Jacobs Bang Bang have a similar profile.

Cap d'Antibes

7.2

Eight & Bob · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance, softened by sweet and spicy touches. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. It opens cool with mint, birch and violet leaf. The heart of moss, cinnamon and cardamom builds a spicy, green middle. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness, cedar brings woodiness and frankincense adds a quiet depth.

UDV for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Ulric de Varens · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ulric de Varens UDV for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent built on mint, rosemary and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most call it masculine, with some calling it classic. The notes read as one whole: mint and rosemary bring an aromatic freshness, while mugwort pulls it towards a bitter green. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody base, and musk softens the edges. Beside the fresh, citrusy feel there is a slightly sweet, spicy and synthetic side too. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver have a close profile.

Roads of Rome

8.0

Birkholz · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Birkholz Roads of Rome is a unisex fragrance that opens with cypress and frankincense and moves into jasmine, rose and tagetes, floral, woody and smoky in character. The top holds aromatic notes, cypress and frankincense; the heart brings jasmine, rose, white blossoms and tagetes. The base settles on cistus, saffron, vetiver and patchouli for a woody, spicy footing, with praliné softening it toward sweet. Green and oriental touches stay in the background beside the flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Spiritum 3 - Wisdom Universe and Parfums de Marly Godolphin have a close profile.

Karl New York Mercer Street

7.1

Karl Lagerfeld · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Karl New York Mercer Street is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus, green and spicy character, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. The top holds white pepper, rhubarb, basil and citrus notes, so it opens crisp, green and a little peppery. In the heart, blossoms and aromatic notes soften things, and the base of cotton and musky notes leaves a clean, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. Bond No. 9 Central Park and Jaguar Performance (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mandarine Sanguine / Ruby Tangerine

7.2

Comptoir Cologne

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Comptoir Cologne Mandarine Sanguine / Ruby Tangerine softens bright red mandarin with musk and woody notes, a fresh, sweet citrus that suits spring and summer days. Red mandarin leads, juicy and fruity, with a faint touch of spice behind it. In the heart, aromatic notes keep the scent green and airy, while musk and woody notes in the base settle it into a calm, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Filed as a men's perfume, it is split between masculine and feminine in the votes. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Caron Eau de Cologne and El Nabil Musc Khalifa.

Cuir Erindil

7.9

Maison Incens · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Incens Cuir Erindil is a unisex scent built around leather, myrrh and frankincense, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, smoky warmth. Cuir Erindil is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it doesn't pull strongly either way. Bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright citrus start. In the heart, leather, sandalwood, vanilla and musk come forward, while civet and castoreum add an animal depth. The base of myrrh and frankincense lays down a resinous, smoky floor, softened by spices and iris. A leathery, sweet and spicy character dominates.

Eau de Lit

7.2

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Lit is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, spicy pairing of star anise and bergamot, moves through Tunisian neroli and green notes, and softens into vanilla and white musk. The opening of star anise, coriander and bergamot is lightly spicy and citrusy, with aromatic notes rounding it out. At the heart, Tunisian neroli and green notes give it a floral, leafy face. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business. Votes lean feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Morocco (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Superz.

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Morocco Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, floral-fruity scent with a powdery, creamy woody side, presented as a men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. On character, modern and masculine come first, with a sizeable share also calling it feminine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and aromatic notes for a fresh citrus start. In the heart, lavender, freesia, heliotrope and vanilla bring a floral, sweet and creamy feel. The base of amber, Indian sandalwood, tonka bean and musky notes settles it into something soft, woody and warm.

Blue Vanille (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Henry Jacques

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Blue Vanille Extrait de Parfum is a unisex, gourmand-leaning scent that sets creamy vanilla against tobacco and spice. African geranium, cardamom and spicy, aromatic notes open it, with woody notes and tobacco in the heart. White musk and vanilla in the base soften everything into a creamy, slightly powdery sweetness, while smoky and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and S.T. Dupont Perfect Tobacco have a close profile.

Taormine

6.9

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Taormine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon and Sicilian petitgrain; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. The citrus notes set the main line, with Sicilian petitgrain adding a green freshness. Floral notes and aromatic notes soften it, while bitter almond leaves a lightly sweet, gourmand trace. Leather stays in the background, and woody and powdery accords round it out.

Vaniglia & Mou / Vaniglia & Mou-27

6.5

Mine Perfume Lab · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mine Perfume Lab Vaniglia & Mou / Vaniglia & Mou-27 is a unisex scent where aromatic and citrus notes meet spices and a woody base, with a sweet, gourmand side that leads. The top holds aromatic and citrus notes, the heart warms up with spices, and oakmoss and cedarwood settle the base into a woody ground. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and gourmand, with synthetic and spicy touches keeping the sweetness from feeling flat. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Mine Perfume Lab Legni & Spezie / Legni & Spezie-71 and Lattafa Ghinwa have a close profile.

Maharadjah

7.5

Nicolaï · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Maharadjah is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening against a sweet, spicy and woody body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is most often chosen for evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. It is classed as feminine, yet a good share of voters read it as masculine. Mint and coriander give the opening an aromatic freshness. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and carnation add a spicy warmth. As it dries, patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood come forward, settling into a powdery, earthy, oriental sweetness. Guerlain Héritage and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Un Jour d'Été

7.2

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Un Jour d'Été is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits warm days and light, everyday wear. Mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and petitgrain lead, giving a bright, crisp citrus impression. Floral notes and aromatic notes soften that freshness, while amber and white musk add a sweet, slightly powdery, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Aigner Début and Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Donna have a close profile.