The Perfume Library

Bruno Banani Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bruno Banani · 2000

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Man Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's scent that opens with basil, star anise and lavender. Basil and lavender in the top notes keep it fresh, while star anise adds a light spiciness. In the heart, clove, coffee and caraway take the lead; at the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody footing. A synthetic touch and oriental tones round out the fresh, sweet accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters find it masculine and modern.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Erolfa

7.4

Creed · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Erolfa is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that opens on citrus and basil, and it sits most comfortably in spring and summer. The top is led by bergamot, lemon, orange and basil, with melon and cumin adding a slightly fruity and spicy edge. In the heart, pepper and ginger keep the spice going while jasmine softens the floral side. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk, giving it a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Floris JF have a close profile.

Esencia (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, green opening of lavender, juniper and peppers to a dry, earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. It reads as masculine, sitting somewhere between modern and classic. The top of lavender, juniper, and red and green pepper gives a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, tarragon, basil and cedar carry the green into a woody line. The base of patchouli, moss, vetiver and sandalwood sets a earthy, slightly smoky floor, which tonka bean softens. Citrus and fruity touches stay in the background.

Concentré d'Orange Verte

8.0

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte is a fresh, green unisex scent led by orange and basil, leaning towards casual daytime wear and warmer weather. Orange gives a bright, citrusy lift, while basil adds a green, lightly spicy edge. Cedar and patchouli lay a woody base, and amber softens it slightly. The overall impression is fruity and crisp. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily between the two. Fragonard Bel Oranger and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Hermès · 1986

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Bel Ami Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery men's fragrance with smoky, earthy edges, a classic that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at the office and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and sage, keeping things bright. In the heart, patchouli, carnation, jasmine and orris root bring more weight, and the base settles into vetiver, leather, oakmoss and vanilla. What remains is dry, smoky and slightly sweet.

Boss Number One / Boss (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Number One / Boss Eau de Toilette is a floral and spicy men's fragrance that opens with caraway, juniper and bergamot and dries down to cedar, patchouli and amber. The opening is fresh but sharp: caraway, juniper, basil and green apple, brightened by lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine build the floral side, with honey adding sweetness. The base leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery floor of patchouli, cedar, tobacco and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.

Freefall - Etruscan Water

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Francesca Bianchi Freefall - Etruscan Water is a fresh, green chypre in which bergamot, grapefruit and green mandarin meet oakmoss and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits evenings and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. The citrus notes give it a bright start, petitgrain and basil push the green side, and jasmine and orris root add a soft floral touch. Caraway brings spice, while labdanum and ambergris lend a resinous, animal depth. Oakmoss and vetiver keep it on an earthy, woody base.

Fleur du Mâle

7.4

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side that gives it a soft but masculine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, then turns floral at the heart with neroli and orange blossom. The base of chamomile, basil and coumarin sets a sweet, spicy, powdery ground, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, polished edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Fleur du Mâle La Cologne and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nerolia have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gucci · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gucci pour Homme is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. In the heart, pimento, cedar and patchouli build a spicy, earthy woodiness. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, with smoky and leathery touches in the background.

At the Barber's

7.5

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela At the Barber's is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent built on lavender and rosemary with geranium, recalling a barber's chair; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, black pepper and bitter orange, then moves to a heart of lavender, rosemary and geranium. Green and citrus freshness is balanced by spice, and the base of Evernyl, white musk and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Ege / Αιγαίο

7.5

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure. Melon, cucumber and mandarin orange open it with a cool, juicy fruity-citrus feel. Sage, geranium and basil in the heart add a green, lightly spicy edge, while suede, woods and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine. David Beckham Aqua Classic and Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme have a close profile.

Versace L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

8.1

Tom Ford · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions it fits are leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, which makes it easy for anyone to wear. The opening is led by grapefruit, bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and tarragon, giving a fresh, green, aquatic start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and black pepper add a floral, lightly spiced turn. Vetiver, amber and musk soften the base. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi (Eau de Parfum) and D'Qar Amalfi have a close profile.

Hot Water (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Hot Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, with a fruity, lightly sweet and woody streak that suits casual and daily wear. It opens on basil and absinth, and patchouli, bell pepper and pimento lead the heart. Styrax and benzoin sweeten the base and pull it toward an oriental warmth; overall it sits between fresh and spicy, with a slightly synthetic shine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and business not far behind. Half of voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Diesel Only the Brave Tattoo and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme Intenso (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme Intenso Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère with floral, woody and lightly sweet sides, aimed at men and easy to wear day to day. It opens with aquatic notes, tagetes, geranium and basil, which bring coolness and greenery. In the heart, lavender, hay absolute, tobacco and bran absolute push the scent towards a powdery, spicy character. Cypress, labdanum and sandalwood form a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and use is spread evenly across leisure, evening, daily and office wear. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Nobile 1942 Fougère Nobile and Jil Sander Sander for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Royal Water

7.6

Creed · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Water is a unisex scent that opens with a citrus and aquatic freshness and turns green and spicy underneath. The top is a bright citrus opening of mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and vervain. In the heart, pepper, basil and cumin add a green, spicy edge, while Tonkin musk and ambergris soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Creed Erolfa and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Lapidus pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ted Lapidus · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, basil and bergamot and dries down to cedar, tobacco and amber. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer lags behind. It is chosen for evening, a night out and leisure time. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top leads with tarragon, basil and bergamot, with lavender and pineapple softening the start. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose add a floral sweetness, and caraway brings spice. The base settles into a woody, resinous footing of cedar, tobacco and amber. Hugo Boss Boss Number One and Jil Sander Man have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver

7.3

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, green scent where citrus meets flowers, light enough to suit warm days and everyday wear. Fig, Calabrian neroli, basil and vetiver sit together here. A fresh, citrusy frame carries floral and green tones, while fruity sweetness, a touch of spice and a creamy softness round it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It is sold as a women's fragrance, and voters mostly call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver Perle and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

For Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford For Men Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that opens with citrus and spice freshness and settles into a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and the office best, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and basil. In the heart, black pepper, tobacco absolute and orange blossom add spice softened by a floral touch. The dry-down is woody and leathery, built on vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vert d'Encens

8.0

Tom Ford · 2016

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Vert d'Encens is a green, resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Frankincense, fir balsam and pine resin carry the scent, while cardamom and basil add a spicy, herbal freshness. Bergamot and lemon lighten it, and jasmine and heliotrope bring a soft sweetness. The overall impression is green, woody, earthy and slightly smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. M. Micallef Style and Le Couvent Valparaiso have a close profile.

Paris - Deauville

7.9

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral