The Perfume Library

Spicebomb Extreme

8.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme is a spicy, sweet fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine. Black pepper, grapefruit and pimento open with a sharp spice, and cinnamon, cumin and saffron deepen that warmth in the heart. The base turns sweeter with tobacco, cistus, amber and vanilla, settling into a gourmand, woody character. Sweet and spicy lead the accords. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2009

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Bergamot and cardamom open it clean and lightly spiced. In the heart, cedarwood, black pepper and lavender come forward, with the woody and spicy side leading. In the base, vetiver and tonka bean pull it towards both dryness and sweetness, leaving a warm, powdery oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Its character is mostly described as masculine, modern and classic. Sober Bangkok and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and fig leaf, giving a fresh, fruity start. Violet leaf, patchouli and black pepper add a spicy, lightly woody heart. In the base, saffron, frankincense, musk and tonka bean soften and sweeten it.

Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême

8.3

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic accords, dry rather than sweet, and suited to spring and summer days. It opens cool with cypress, mint and mandarin orange, then black pepper and clary sage add a light spicy, herbal edge in the heart. As it dries down, white musk, sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean settle into a woody, powdery and creamy base. The fruity and sweet accords stay in the background, softening the fresh character rather than leading it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, and business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum).

Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the freshness of lemon and bergamot, then softens into tonka and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter trails well behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and black pepper giving a spicy edge. In the heart, lemon and bergamot keep it bright while leather and New Caledonian sandalwood lay a woody base. In the base, tonka bean, amber and Bourbon vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with Haitian vetiver and cedarwood holding the woody character. Xerjoff P.33 and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Intense

7.6

Bentley · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley for Men Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around black pepper, leather and labdanum. It opens with black pepper, African geranium and frankincense, so spice and resin show up straight away. In the heart, clary sage, leather and labdanum turn it leathery and smoky. Cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, and the sweetness keeps an oriental warmth running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine and classic. Bentley for Men and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Ambassador for Men

7.5

Gisada · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and woody body, best suited to evenings and nights out, and to autumn and winter. It opens with green mandarin orange, apple and violet, a fresh and lightly fruity start, with cardamom adding spice. In the heart, black pepper, lavender and patchouli come forward, while mango and peony soften it. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody foundation, and gourmand and synthetic touches colour the overall feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring also well represented, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Stance and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Givenchy · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Eau de Parfum opens with black pepper and lavender and settles into patchouli and vanilla, a sweet, woody, powdery men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, while summer gets very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some room for business and daily wear. Voters mostly find its character masculine. Black pepper's spice and lavender come first. In the heart, iris pallida and tolu balm push it in a floral, creamy direction. Patchouli and vanilla anchor the base with sweetness and an oriental warmth. Initio Rehab and Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka have a close profile.

Babycat

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Babycat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the sharpness of black pepper and pink pepper against soft vanilla and suede. The top notes are elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper, so it opens spicy and resinous. Frankincense, saffron and frankincense resin form the heart, giving it a smoky, oriental air. Cedarwood, vanilla and suede settle at the base; the gourmand, creamy side takes over, with a leathery trace behind it. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and feminine in equal measure. Rifaaqat and Tomcat have a close profile.

Mandarino di Amalfi (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-tinged citrus scent led by mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, and it suits men and women alike. It lasts a moderate time and projects at a moderate level, close enough to stay personal without vanishing. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, yet it sits comfortably on either. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, while tarragon, basil and spearmint add a green, herbal coolness. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, with black pepper and coriander seed adding light spice. Vetiver, amber and musk settle underneath as a calm base.

Kalan

7.4

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Kalan is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of citrus with spice and a sweet, woody warmth. It opens with blood orange, spices and black pepper, a bright, fruity freshness held in check by the pepper's bite. In the heart, lavender and orange blossom absolute soften the picture. The base turns sweeter with amber, roasted tonka bean and sandalwood, settling onto a woody floor. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. In character votes the masculine side leads, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Most voters wear it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans masculine in character, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens clean and fresh with violet leaf, bergamot and coriander seed. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral touch. Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweeten the base and carry it into an oriental warmth.

Paragon

8.2

Initio · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Paragon is a fresh, woody unisex scent led by sandalwood, palo santo and black pepper. Bergamot and lavender bring brightness, while white sage adds a green, airy edge. Oud stays in the background and gives the wood some depth; a fruity, sweet softness and a creamy texture run alongside. Black pepper adds a spicy bite. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter also well represented and summer the least favoured. It is worn across the day, from daily and leisure use to evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side.

This Is Him!

7.8

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Black pepper and grapefruit give it a sharp, fresh start. In the heart, frankincense and vanilla bring a resinous, creamy sweetness. Sandalwood forms a woody base underneath, and a smoky edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and also works for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Hamburg Hafen and Tertia Sensu Essential Only for Men have a close profile.

Philosykos (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 1996

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex fig scent that leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings chosen most. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays a soft scent that sits close. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it moves easily between the two. The notes are fig, fig wood, fig leaf and black pepper. Fresh and green accords lead, while the fruity and sweet side melts into a creamy softness that joins a woody line. Black pepper sharpens that sweetness slightly. Cerchi Nell'Acqua Syconia and Souleiado Méridienne have a close profile.

Maahir Legacy

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Maahir Legacy is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and fits daily wear, leisure and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and office settings lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Dior Higher Energy and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit, lime, lavender and spearmint, a fresh, fruity and green start. The heart brings black pepper, juniper berry and rosemary for a spicy, herbal edge. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and tonka bean settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition

8.2

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy and smoky men's fragrance led by bergamot, pineapple and black pepper. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, lemon and pineapple, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice. Jasmine, rose and freesia soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into cedarwood, leather, patchouli and ambroxan, woody, smoky and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits office and nights out too. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 pour Lui and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

CK One Shock for Him

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. Lavender, clementine and cucumber give it a fresh opening. Black basil, cardamom and black pepper add a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, patchouli, tobacco and white musk come forward while cashmeran softens everything. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic, with woody and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and reads masculine and modern. Armaf Victory and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Aoud Lemon Mint

7.8

Mancera · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint is a unisex scent that sets Sicilian lemon and mint freshness against oud, patchouli and vanilla, with a fresh, citrusy, spicy character. It opens with Sicilian lemon, coriander, black pepper and almond, the citrus brightness sharpened by spice. The heart brings mint, jasmine, patchouli and oud. In the base, white musk, vanilla, amber, leather and Haitian vetiver settle it onto a creamy, sweetish, woody footing. A fruity, slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place for evenings, nights out and the office too. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

8.2

Al Haramain · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla, suited to the evenings of colder months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Votes lean masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper, ginger, tobacco and cinnamon, a sharp, spicy start. Towards the heart, star anise, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla add sweetness, while frankincense and clove bring a smoky shadow. In the base, black tobacco, dried fruits and woody notes settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Lou de Pre Amber Flame have a close profile.

Divine Vanille

8.0

Essential Parfums · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Essential Parfums Divine Vanille is a unisex scent that builds a sweet, creamy body of Bourbon vanilla, Venezuelan tonka bean and Siam benzoin over cinnamon and black pepper. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It does not settle on one gender, with masculine and feminine votes almost level. Vanilla leads, gourmand and creamy, spiced by cinnamon and black pepper. Frankincense and patchouli add a woody, slightly smoky base, while osmanthus absolute and clary sage soften the sweetness. The whole stays warm and oriental. Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Les Sables Roses

8.4

Louis Vuitton · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy