The Perfume Library

Halston Z-14 (Cologne)

7.6

Halston · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Halston Z-14 (Cologne) is a classic men's scent that joins a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and basil to the smoky, earthy warmth of cedarwood, patchouli and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with bergamot, lemon and basil, while cypress dries that freshness into a sharper green. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli, cinnamon and cedarwood push it towards a spicy, woody character. The base of leather, moss, amber and frankincense settles into a resinous, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is named a little more often for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, many as classic. Halston Halston Z (Eau de Toilette) and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Essenza

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. It opens with Cascalone®, bergamot and grapefruit, which give a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, sage, jasmine and basil add a green, floral layer, while the aquatic feel keeps things fresh. The base rests on Atlas cedar, patchouli and vetiver for a woody ground, softened by Ambrox. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads masculine, and many also call it modern. Intenso di Basilico by Carthusia and Guerlain Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic

8.0

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is a light, fresh scent for warm weather, leaning feminine and most at ease in summer and spring. Italian mandarin orange brings a bright citrus snap, met by the green edge of basil. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, while sandalwood lays a soft woody base underneath. The floral and fruity sides stay in the background, and the fresh accord leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets only a small share. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern.

Dune pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Dior · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Dune pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening to a sweet, powdery, woody base, and it suits easy daytime wear. The opening of currant leaf, basil, sage and fig leaf is cool and herbal, with citrus and fruity touches softening the green. In the heart, fig tree bark, reseda and rose add a floral, powdery layer. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla bring sweetness, while sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dilmun and Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne)

7.0

Jo Malone · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin is a fresh, unisex cologne where bright citrus meets green, herbal notes, suited to easy daytime wear in warm weather. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lime in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, basil and white thyme add a green, lightly spicy edge, softened by lilac and iris. The base of amberwood, patchouli and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Gandini Lime e Basilico / Lime and Basil and MAYME? Pardon My French have a close profile.

One Man Show (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Jacques Bogart · 1980

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart One Man Show Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that sets the green freshness of grapefruit, bergamot and galbanum against woody, resinous cedar, patchouli and cistus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic, so it reads as a men's scent. It opens green and fresh with grapefruit, bergamot, basil and galbanum, softened by ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. In the heart, Lebanon cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and nutmeg build a woody, spicy body. The base of cistus and labdanum leaves a resinous, smoky warmth. Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme and Puig Quorum have a close profile.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Oscar de la Renta · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy fougère with woody, faintly smoky and leathery depth, sitting squarely in the classic masculine tradition. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with aldehydes, lavender, sage and galbanum, while bergamot and juniper berry lighten the start. In the heart, cedar, vetiver and patchouli build an earthy spine, with cinnamon and carnation adding spice. The base leans on labdanum, leather and oakmoss, softened by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. About half call it masculine, and many find it classic. Alfred Sung Sung Homme and Krizia Krizia Uomo have a close profile.

Santos (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cartier · 1981

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Santos Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few suggest summer. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Basil, juniper and lavender open it. Towards the heart, vetiver, rosemary and pepper take over, and in the base vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli soften and sweeten it. The overall feel is green, earthy and lightly smoky. Amouage Memoir Man and Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Havana (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Aramis · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Havana Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a classic feel, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and green with basil, tarragon, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened by caraway and aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral note while tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and smoke. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and slightly earthy. Polo and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Eau de Campagne / Country Water

7.2

Sisley · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water is a fresh, green and slightly earthy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. Leisure, daily use and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even, which places it between the two. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and lemon for a green freshness, kept going by wild grass and basil. In the heart, lily of the valley, geranium and tomato leaf join the floral and the green. As it dries, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lay a woody, earthy chypre base underneath.

Intense/Dark/Exclusive

7.0

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also be worn day to day or at the office. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and apple give it a fresh, fruity start, while mint and basil carry the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and cashmere wood and tonka bean set a woody, sweet base. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. Its profile is close to Montblanc Présence and Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different.

Diorella (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dior Diorella Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre built around melon, lemon and bergamot, and it suits everyday wear. It opens with green notes, melon, lemon, basil and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, peach and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver closes it in a dry, woody chypre mood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daytime, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Iceberg Iceberg 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.

Italian Cypress

7.9

Tom Ford · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tom Ford Italian Cypress is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around cypress, galbanum and bergamot, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and there is no clear split between office, daily wear and evening. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange, peppermint and galbanum sets up a cool, citrusy green. In the heart, cypress, carnation, patchouli and basil add a spicy, earthy depth. Labdanum and moss in the base close it with a resinous, smoky chypre feel. Frapin Paradis Perdu and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas Homme (1993) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Rochas · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon against a green, floral heart and a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil lead the top, with aldehydes keeping the citrus bright. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch while coriander leaves a faint spicy shadow. As it dries, vetiver, cedar, amber and oakmoss form a woody, green foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Eau du Sud

7.3

Goutal · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Goutal Eau du Sud is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lime, bergamot and peppermint, with galbanum adding a sharp green edge. Basil and lemon vervain carry that freshness through the heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss give it a dry, woody, chypre-style footing. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, in line with its unisex character. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Artisan Blu

7.4

John Varvatos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Blu is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange, basil and French lavender, with chayote adding a cool edge. Florentine iris and orange blossom absolute turn the heart floral, while cedarwood and patchouli lay a woody base underneath. Aquatic and fruity touches and a light spiciness round it out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and less towards evening or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Royal Water and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Boss in Motion (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss in Motion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, slightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and orange with cinnamon and cardamom. It opens with bergamot, orange, basil and violet leaf, giving a citrusy, lightly green freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth and sweeten it a little. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau pour Homme (2013) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme pairs bright citrus with a green, spicy chypre feel, making a clean, woody scent aimed at men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, and a third call it classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange, lemon and basil in a crisp citrus layer. Nutmeg, coriander, lavender and clove bring spice to the heart. The base settles into vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss, dry and woody. Creed Bois du Portugal and Goutal Eau de Monsieur have a close profile.

Dali pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Salvador Dali · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Salvador Dali Dali pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters find it masculine and classic. It opens fresh and spicy with lemon, tarragon, lavender and bergamot. The heart of geranium, jasmine and moss is floral and green. The base of vanilla, vetiver, patchouli and amber leaves a warm, earthy, woody and resinous finish.

Jules (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Dior · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Jules Eau de Toilette is a green, leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top opens spicy and herbal with tarragon, lavender, cumin and bergamot. In the heart, rose, jasmine, sandalwood and cedar bring a floral side onto a woody base. The base of oakmoss, leather and amber gives it an earthy, animalic, resinous fougère character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out get the most votes. More than half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it classic. Charles Jourdan Un Homme and Maxim's pour Homme have a close profile.

Mr. Vetiver

7.2

Une Nuit Nomade · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Une Nuit Nomade Mr. Vetiver is a fresh, green and earthy men's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles on a woody vetiver body. It projects at a moderate level, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and classic. Grapefruit and lime give a bright start, while tarragon, basil and cardamom add a green, spicy edge. Geranium sits in the heart, and vetiver, moss and amberwood build an earthy, woody base, with chili adding a touch of warmth. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver and Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand have a close profile.