The Perfume Library

Invictus (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Rabanne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes and grapefruit, giving an aquatic, fruity, slightly sweet freshness. Bay leaf and jasmine sit in the heart, while patchouli, oakmoss, ambergris and gaiac wood give the base a woody footing. Sober Mercury No̱ 80 and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Thé Noir 29 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Le Labo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum pairs black tea with fig and bay leaf, setting a fresh, green character over a woody, slightly smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer a little further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads a touch more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Black tea and bay leaf give it a green, spicy edge, while fig adds a fruity sweetness. Bergamot brightens it, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody ground, and musk softens the whole. Alexandria Fragrances Mystère #29 and Dossier Citrus Tea have a close profile.

Lalique Le Parfum (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Lalique · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Le Parfum Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's scent in which jasmine and heliotrope are softened by vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Voters read it clearly as feminine and classic. It opens with bay leaf, pink pepper and bergamot, a lightly spicy freshness. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from jasmine and heliotrope. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, creamy, woody warmth. Lalique Satine and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

7.2

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex opens with fir, black pepper and cade juniper, and reads as a floral, spicy and smoky scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. The top notes bring fir, black pepper, neroli and nutmeg. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus form a floral layer. The base carries cade juniper, leather, frankincense and resins, with an animal, earthy edge. Bogue LiTA and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Blackberry & Bay (Cologne)

7.8

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay is a unisex cologne whose fresh, fruity character suits spring and summer days. It opens with bay leaf, blackberry and grapefruit, so the citrus brightness sits on a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Blossoms in the heart soften the fruit, and cedarwood and vetiver dry the scent down onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans feminine in the votes, though a good share call it masculine. Fueguia 1833 Darwin and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Laudano Nero

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Laudano Nero is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cognac, absinth, Latakia tobacco and rosemary lead the opening, while cedarwood, frankincense, vanilla and oud build a warm, resinous base. The sweetness never turns light: spice and earth weigh it down, and smoke and resin give it a dark edge. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out rather than the office. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Tom Ford Oud Wood and Amouage Fate Man have a close profile.

Mousse Illuminée

8.2

Rogue · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Mousse Illuminée is a green, fresh fougère: woody, earthy and lightly resinous, aimed mostly at men. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening getting votes too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Bay leaf, cedar and cypress build a woody, green frame, and artemisia adds a bitter, earthy edge. Frankincense brings resinous warmth and tree moss a damp depth, while white blossoms and white musk soften the whole.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

Bentley for Men

7.8

Bentley · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley for Men opens with bergamot, bay leaf and black pepper before moving into leather and cinnamon, a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men. Most voters place it in fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call its character masculine, with classic coming second. The top notes of bergamot, bay leaf and black pepper give it a spicy start. The heart brings leather, cinnamon, rum and clary sage, and the base of patchouli, musk, Siam benzoin and cedarwood settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky dry-down. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Corallium (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Carthusia · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Corallium Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daytime and office are the occasions it fits best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in the middle. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, bay leaf and myrrh, fresh and lightly green. At the heart, cedarwood, precious woods and patchouli build a woody base. In the base, sage, stonecrop and white musk soften the aquatic freshness and hold it in place. The perfumer is Laura Bosetti Tonatto.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

Patchouli Absolu

8.2

Tom Ford · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu is a green, earthy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with bay leaf, rosemary and moss, a green, herbal start. In the heart, patchouli, cypriol and gaiac wood come forward, so the woody, spicy side dominates. The base of leather, amber and tonka bean carries it into a resinous, leathery warmth, softened by musk. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and is also worn for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Olivier Durbano Black Tourmaline and Birkholz Leather N' Green have a close profile.

Noir d'Orient

7.9

Evody · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Evody Noir d'Orient is a sweet, spicy oriental that sets a gourmand softness against a resinous, smoky and woody body, suited to evenings and the colder months, for anyone. It opens with bay leaf and frankincense, then moves into a heart of patchouli, clove, cinnamon and amber. The spices and resins build a warm, smoky mood. Sandalwood, rum and tonka bean in the base sweeten and soften it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Evody Ambre Intense and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Dia 40

8.4

Amouage · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Powdery

Amouage Dia 40 opens with blackcurrant and violet leaf before settling on rose and iris, a fresh, powdery, creamy floral chypre. The top holds blackcurrant, violet leaf and musk. In the heart, rose, carnation, orange blossom and ylang-ylang form the floral core, with tarragon and bay leaf adding a green edge. The base of iris, sandalwood and gaiac wood leaves a soft, powdery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards daily, business and leisure wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has a close profile to The Dua Brand Floral Radiance 40 and Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana.

Armani Mania pour Femme

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Mania pour Femme is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens with orange, green mandarin orange and pink pepper and settles into a floral heart of iris, peony and magnolia. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and most voters read it as clearly feminine. The opening is bright and lightly spicy, with citrus and bay leaf, while blackcurrant adds a fruity softness. In the heart, lily of the valley and iris give a floral, powdery surface. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leaves it creamy and sweet, with a warm finish.

Horizon (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Horizon Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes, sea salt and grapefruit, a fresh, green and aquatic fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes bring coolness through aldehydes, sea salt, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, pimento, black pepper and galbanum push it toward a spicy, green side. Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. A little over half of voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic.

Woman III (1986) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Jil Sander · 1986

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jil Sander Woman III is a floral, green and spicy chypre with a classic, composed character, aimed at women. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also gets votes for daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, then classic. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, nutmeg and hyacinth, with pepper and coriander adding a spicy edge. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, jasmine and rose, softened by honey. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss gives a woody, earthy footing. Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Fendi Fendi (1987) share a close profile.

Ambre Intense

7.7

Evody

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Evody Ambre Intense is a sweet, spicy unisex amber and wood scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Bay leaf gives a spicy first impression. The heart holds sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense, while amber and opoponax in the base sweeten it and carry it into a warm, resinous finish. Overall it reads gourmand, earthy and slightly smoky. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Evody Noir d'Orient have a close profile.

Ruy Lopez

7.6

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Mind Games Ruy Lopez is a smoky unisex fragrance that wraps leather and wood in floral, fruity and spicy touches, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Oak wood, leather and black pepper give the scent a dry, smoky spine. Black cherry and black plum soften that edge with a sweet, fruity tone, while rose adds a floral side. Bay leaf brings a green freshness, and black tea and patchouli keep the blend dark and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Ex Idolo Lucid Dream and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.

Blask

7.2

Humięcki & Graef · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Humięcki & Graef Blask is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green character with sweet, fruity and spicy touches, suited to evenings in cooler weather. Blask is built from bay leaf, floral notes, walnut and red wine. Floral and green accords lead, while the red wine adds a fruity, gourmand softness. Underneath sit woody, resinous and earthy tones with a spicy edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. It leans slightly masculine in votes, but many call it feminine too, so it sits comfortably on either side. Schwarzwald Gold Maidle and Aigner Xi Terra have a close profile.

Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a green, woody frame; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, clementine and Sicilian bergamot, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, Haitian and Java vetiver, pink pepper and bay leaf give it a dry, spicy backbone. Virginia cedar, musk and labdanum settle underneath as a woody, lightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work come up most often as occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which suits its unisex label.

Odeur 71

7.1

Comme des Garçons · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Odeur 71 is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and distinctly synthetic character, setting a metallic, woody sharpness against floral touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine votes lead on character, with feminine close behind. The notes are unusual: welded aluminium, metal, light bulb and toaster, joined by ink and toner, give it an almost industrial air. Lettuce juice, bay leaf, bamboo and moss build the green side, while pencil shaving and woods carry the dry, woody part. Hyacinth adds a soft floral note and white pepper a light spice. A smoky tone runs alongside.

The Soft Lawn (2021)

6.7

Imaginary Authors · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn (2021) is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and keeps you company through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall trailing behind. Voters lean slightly masculine on character, but feminine votes are close behind, so it reads as open to both. The scent is fresh, green and citrusy: grapefruit, bay leaf and ivy carry the brightness. Linden blossom adds a soft floral touch, while oakmoss and vetiver lay down a woody base. The tennis ball accord gives it a faintly synthetic, sports-court edge. Eau de Magnolia and Gucci 1921 have a close profile.

Original (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Denim · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Original Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy and green opening with a spicy, woody, leathery base, and it sits closest to everyday wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It is picked most for fall and spring, with summer chosen least. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top notes of bergamot, lemon and basil bring freshness. In the heart, patchouli, cedar and sage add a woody, slightly earthy feel. The base settles on tonka bean, cardamom, leather and oakmoss, ending spicy and smoky. Halston Z-14 (Cologne) and Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.