The Perfume Library

Boss Bottled Night (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Hugo Boss · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Night Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent for men, with sweet, spicy and woody touches. It opens with lavender and birch leaf, then moves into African violet, cardamom and jasmine in the heart. The base of salmwood, sandalwood and musky notes sets a soft, woody ground. Aquatic and fruity tones keep it fresh, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads masculine and modern. Montblanc Legend (Eau de Toilette) and s.Oliver So Pure Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Clean Suede / Tom of Finland

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Clean Suede / Tom of Finland is a masculine scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to the soft, leathery sweetness of suede and vanilla. It starts with lemon and aldehydes, which read clean and bright. In the heart, birch leaf, pepper and pine add a green, spicy woodiness. The base of ambergris, vanilla and suede brings a powdery, sweet leatheriness, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and voters mostly find it masculine.

Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets Somalian frankincense and birch leaf against Italian green mandarin orange. It opens with frankincense, birch leaf, green mandarin and Indonesian nutmeg, so citrus and spice sit side by side. The heart of Egyptian cumin and Texas cedar turns dry and woody. Indonesian patchouli, Aldron® and Haitian vetiver leave the base earthy and smoky. Overall it reads fresh and green, with aquatic and lightly sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Its character leans masculine. Montblanc Explorer and Davidoff Cool Water Parfum have a close profile.

Cool Water Wave for Men

7.2

Davidoff · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zara Teahupoo and Honoré Payan Indigo have a close profile. It opens with Sichuan pepper, marine notes and grapefruit, a salty, citrusy start. In the heart, birch leaf, orange blossom and juniper add a green, lightly spicy line. Patchouli and sandalwood in the base give it a woody footing without weighing it down.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Unforgivable (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Sean John · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Sean John Unforgivable Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic, fruity side balanced by a woody base, easy to wear through the day. It opens bright and breezy with green mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot and champagne. The heart brings Florentine iris, lavender and sea breeze, and the base of Australian sandalwood, tonka bean and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads mostly masculine, with many also calling it modern. Van Cleef & Arpels In New York and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Mr. Burberry (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Burberry · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Burberry Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent in which citrus and spice meet a green, woody base. The top notes are grapefruit, tarragon and cardamom, so the first spray feels bright and lightly green. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood and birch leaf carry the spice toward wood, and the base settles into gaiac wood, sandalwood and vetiver. Aquatic and sweet touches run alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Carven pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre have a close profile.

Kokain Seemann

6.8

Rammstein · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rammstein Kokain Seemann is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with green and spicy touches, built around a sea-shore feel. It opens with birch leaf, absinth and elemi resin, then moves into nuoc cham, algae and sea salt. Sand and crystal musk sit underneath. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and woody, like a salty coastline. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. About half of voters read it as masculine. Rammstein Kokain Seemann Reloaded and Nautica Life have a close profile.

Abjar

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Spirit of Dubai Abjar is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, building a woody, resinous and smoky character on a warm oriental base. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with bitter almond and apple sweetening the spice. In the heart, Indian oud, leather, honey and cedarwood bring out the smoky, leathery side. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, ending sweet, woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out. The character votes lean masculine and classic. Nabeel Al Bashiq and The Spirit of Dubai Baz have a close profile.

Gentlemen Only Intense

7.1

Givenchy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense is a sweet, spicy men's scent that links a sharp opening of black pepper, birch leaf and green mandarin to the warmth of leather, patchouli and tonka bean. The opening carries a dry, slightly green edge from black pepper and birch leaf, softened by the fruity green mandarin. In the heart, Texas cedar, patchouli and leather build a woody, leathery core, while tonka bean, amber and frankincense sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly masculine. It has been discontinued. Armani Code Profumo and Sapil Bound for Men have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

L'Eau Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Carven · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carven L'Eau Intense Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, Italian lemon and grapefruit, then turns green with lavender and birch leaf. The opening is led by mint and citrus, with lemon and grapefruit keeping it fresh. In the heart, lavender and birch leaf add a green, lightly floral touch, with an aquatic coolness running through it. The base brings ginger and cardamom for spice, while cedarwood and woods give it a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Perry Ellis 360° for Men have a close profile.

1976

8.0

Floris · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris 1976 is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on bergamot, lemon and birch leaf and builds a woody line with vetiver and lavender; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, birch leaf and black pepper give a citrusy, green, lightly spicy start. The heart holds lavender, jasmine, vetiver and juniper, with the floral side staying in the background. Musk, patchouli and amber in the base soften it as it dries. Boadicea the Victorious Oxford and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

6 L'Amoureux

6.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana 6 L'Amoureux is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, built around bergamot, juniper and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Bergamot, juniper, cardamom and pink pepper give it a fresh yet spicy feel. Orris root and musk soften that into something powdery, while woods and birch leaf add a green, woody backdrop. There is also an aquatic, lightly sweet side.

Nerosa

7.3

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Nerosa is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a floral heart wrapped in resin and leather. It opens with the spice of nutmeg, clove and saffron, while labdanum and gaiac wood give it a resinous, smoky footing. In the heart, ylang-ylang, geranium and rose carry the floral side, and the sweetness shows here. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, amber, leather and oud settles into a woody, leathery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is worn for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Pierre de Velay The Oud and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.

Odor 93

7.8

Meo Fusciuni · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Meo Fusciuni Odor 93 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green core against spicy, earthy and smoky edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following, and leisure and evening wear lead the votes. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so the scent leans neither way. It opens with cumin, birch leaf and clove, spicy and green. The heart of narcissus, sage and tuberose turns powdery and creamy. Vetiver, patchouli, tobacco and oud build an earthy, smoky base, with vanilla and gaiac wood sweetening it and adding woody warmth. Baruti Voyance and Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena have a close profile.

Ice Touch Man (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Mexx · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mexx Ice Touch Man opens on green apple, grapefruit sorbet and tangerine, a fresh, citrusy, aquatic scent for men that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and business also chosen. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is cool and fruity, with green apple, grapefruit sorbet, tangerine and birch leaf. In the heart, aquatic notes, jasmine, cedar needle and rose leaf keep it green and watery. The base turns slightly sweeter with musk, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean, while patchouli and cedarwood give it a dry floor. Synthetic and spicy touches stay in the background.

Taiga

8.2

Pryn Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pryn Parfum Taiga is a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent that recalls a pine forest; it has been discontinued. Taiga's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is picked most for leisure time and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Pine, cypress absolute and birch leaf give it a green, resinous woodland feel. Patchouli and cedarwood set an earthy, woody ground, while Russian leather adds a smoky edge. Benzoin, frankincense absolute, myrrh and elemi resin pull the whole scent towards a spicy, warm resin tone.

Betula

7.3

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Pharmacy Betula is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with green notes, bergamot and birch leaf, then moves into cedar leaf and vetiver. It opens cool and citrusy, with green notes, bergamot, birch leaf and citron. The heart adds a soft floral touch through cedar leaf, water jasmine, rose and oak wood absolute. The base is woody and slightly spicy, built on vetiver, birch tar and cedarwood, softened by musk and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent too. Creed Royal Mayfair and Etro Via Verri have a close profile.

Kokain Seemann Reloaded

6.2

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rammstein Kokain Seemann Reloaded is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with birch leaf, absinth and elemi resin, which give a green, spicy first impression. The heart of nuoc cham, algae and sea salt pushes it towards a salty, watery feel. Sand and crystal musk sit underneath, drying down with synthetic and faintly animal tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with night out and office use further behind. Most call it masculine, though a modern streak runs through it. Rammstein Kokain Seemann and Bon Parfumeur 803 Embruns Gingembre Patchouli have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert

5.6

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that reads as an easy, casual everyday scent. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot, melon and ozone, with vervain adding a green edge to the coolness. The heart brings birch leaf, fig, thyme and cardamom, while iris and violet leaf soften the floral side. In the base, teakwood, sandalwood and white cedar dry down, and ambergris rounds off the aquatic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office use lead the occasions. Most find it masculine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Rio de Janeiro have a close profile.

Shi

6.8

Alfred Sung · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Alfred Sung Shi is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, pairing aquatic notes with a green lightness. It opens with aquatic notes, lotus and fig leaf, which feel light, green and watery. At the heart, frangipani, tangerine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of musk and birch leaf settles into a calm, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo L'Eau Originelle and Zara Lightly Bloom have a close profile.

Soul of Oud

8.5

Ramón Monegal · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ramón Monegal Soul of Oud is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that softens Assam and Laotian oud with vanilla, chocolate and rose. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. On character it gets the most votes as masculine, followed by feminine and classic. The notes read as one whole: the smoky, woody oud is wrapped in the gourmand sweetness of vanilla and chocolate. Rose and osmanthus add a floral softness, coriander and nutmeg bring spice. Amber, musk and cashmeran lay a powdery, warm base, while vetiver and birch leaf leave a dry, leathery edge. Anglomania and Godolphin have a close profile.

No̱ 8 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Fischersund · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Fischersund No̱ 8 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing daytime wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction, and many also call it modern. The notes read as one whole: bergamot and grapefruit, birch leaf, balsam fir and Sitka spruce build a fresh, green, resinous base. Honey, amber and orange cake sweeten it slightly, while fresh laundry leaves a clean trace. Fzotic Five Squared and Mancera Kumkat Wood have a close profile.