The Perfume Library

Liquid Karl

6.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 2004

Floral · Green · Sweet

Karl Lagerfeld Liquid Karl is a unisex scent for autumn and winter days, pairing spicy and sweet tones with a floral base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it gets some votes for business too. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though the feminine vote is sizeable. It opens with cardamom, caraway and pepper for a spicy start. In the heart, frangipani, cocoa and soy bean add a floral, gourmand sweetness. Cedar and oakmoss leave a woody, green depth underneath.

Nisatiruk / นิศาทิรุกข์

8.2

Prin · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Prin Nisatiruk / นิศาทิรุกข์ is a green, smoky unisex scent with a strong earthy and woody side; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: blackcurrant bud and black spruce give a green, fresh edge, while hay and vetiver set it on an earthy base. Mushroom, clove and caraway add a spicy, slightly animal sharpness, and Thai oud with spikenard deepen the resinous, smoky tone. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It sits in the unisex middle rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Nimerè La Foret Russe and Pirouette Wild Spruce and Tobacco have a close profile.

Virgilio

7.2

Diptyque · 1990

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Diptyque Virgilio is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around basil, caraway and vetiver; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, then moves into woods and caraway at the heart, giving it a woody, lightly spiced character. Cedarwood and vetiver in the base add a dry, earthy footing. Fresh and green accords lead, and sweetness stays well in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin and wears quietly. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, and between classic and modern, which suits its unisex label. Jo Malone English Oak & Hazelnut and Jil Sander Strictly have a close profile.

Jabal Al Fil / جبل الفيل خلطة العربية

9.1

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Jabal Al Fil is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character and a creamy oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong by those who have voted, though the number of votes is small. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on men and women alike, and it reads full-bodied rather than light. The top opens with vermouth, basil, lavender and cardamom, a herbal and spicy start. Cinnamon, iris and sage lead the heart. In the base, tonka bean, amber, cedarwood and musk sweeten and soften everything, leaving a creamy, woody finish.

Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe

8.0

Cartier · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cartier Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe is a fresh, green, citrus-led fougère for men, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as suited to business and leisure. It reads masculine and stays close to everyday wear. Mint and mandarin orange give it a cool first impression. Lavender, coriander and caraway add a spicy, herbal edge, while oakmoss and sandalwood set a woody base. Cartier Pasha de Cartier (Eau de Toilette) and Adidas Sport Field (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ted Lapidus pour Homme (1999) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Ted Lapidus · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ted Lapidus pour Homme pairs the brightness of citron and lemon with warm cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a fragrance for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and evenings, and it also works in an office setting. Citron and lemon open the scent, followed by cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, caraway and lime in the heart. The fresh, citrusy, fruity start moves into a spicy middle. Vanilla, tonka bean, amber and white musk sweeten the base and leave a powdery, woody finish.

Forzapura

8.1

Agatho · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agatho Forzapura is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of mint, lemon and grapefruit against a spicy, resinous and woody base. It opens with mint, spices, lemon and grapefruit, fresh and sharp. Towards the heart, Rosa centifolia, elemi resin, labdanum and black tea come in, bringing out a green, resinous side. At the base, vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody frame, while animalic notes and musk add a smoky, slightly wild warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some votes for evening and nights out. Amouage Search and Olfactive Studio Autoportrait have a close profile.

French Line (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Revillon · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Revillon French Line Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, coriander and lemon against jasmine, rose and a leather-and-patchouli base; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, lemon, coriander, basil and artemisia. The heart turns floral and spicy, with caraway, jasmine, rose, carnation and orris root. The base settles into a sweet, earthy, leathery ground of coconut, musk, amber, leather and patchouli. A fougère and chypre character runs through it. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, while daily and office wear come further behind. It reads as a men's fragrance. Ungaro pour L'Homme II and Giorgio Beverly Hills Red for Men have a close profile.

Genders

7.2

De Gabor

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

De Gabor Genders is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, saffron and clove and moves toward vanilla, tonka bean and oud. The top notes bring mandarin orange, saffron, clove and cinnamon, with the spice clear from the first moment and Calabrian bergamot lifting it slightly. In the heart, jasmine, rose and tuberose form a floral layer that tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. The base leans on white leather, musk and oud, leaving a powdery, creamy, leathery oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evenings and nights out, with some wearing it for leisure. It reads as unisex, sitting equally well on men and women. Xerjoff Opera and Franck Muller Aeternitas have a close profile.

Sin Poetry (2018)

7.0

Testament Collection · 2018

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Testament Collection Sin Poetry (2018) is a unisex scent that opens with red pepper, black pepper and thyme and settles into a warm, resinous heart of vetiver, cinnamon and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, with nights out also well represented; it is chosen less often for the office. The top carries spice and a lemon zest freshness, while the heart of cinnamon, frankincense and myrrh pulls it towards resinous and smoky. In the base, labdanum, amber and musk keep the warmth, with cashmere wood and melon softening it slightly. The overall feel is spicy, woody and oriental.

Very Sexy for Him

7.3

Victoria's Secret · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him is a fresh, masculine fougère built on citrus, aquatic and green accords, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are both rated moderate, so it neither announces itself from across the room nor fades quickly. It reads masculine, and with only a small number of ratings these impressions should be taken loosely. Bergamot, tangerine and lime carry the bright citrus opening, with caraway adding a spicy edge. In the heart, sage, bamboo, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper keep the green and spicy mood going. Vetiver, musk and sequoia wood settle it onto a woody base, where the sweet, fruity side of the accords softens.

Black Jeans

7.0

Versace · 1997

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Versace Black Jeans is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lavender, ginger and mandarin orange against a dry base of vetiver, leather and cedar. Lavender, lemon and tarragon give the opening a sharp freshness, with mandarin and ginger adding light spice. The heart brings geranium, rose, iris and jasmine, while vetiver, leather and cedar dominate the base, with tonka bean and nutmeg sweetening it slightly. The accords are spicy, woody, leathery and fougère, with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, though few people have rated it. It reads masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Dunhill Dunhill have a close profile.

Polo Crest (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Ralph Lauren · 1991

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Crest Eau de Toilette opens on rosemary, basil and bergamot and dries down to patchouli, oakmoss and leather, a green chypre for men that has been discontinued. The opening is led by rosemary, basil, tarragon and bergamot, with juniper berry adding a cool edge to that green, citrusy start. In the heart, caraway, pine and rose bring a spicy, resinous feel. The base of patchouli, leather and oakmoss sets an earthy, woody floor; the overall impression is dry, green and serious. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though some wear it in every season. It moves from daily use to business and evening settings and reads clearly masculine. Ralph Lauren Polo and Rochas Macassar have a close profile.

Notre Flore - Cèdre

8.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Notre Flore - Cèdre is a fresh, woody men's scent that sits best in summer and spring and in everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and tree resin, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Tobacco and caraway bring a spicy warmth in the heart, and cedar with tonka bean settles the scent onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Voters place it mostly in summer and spring, for daily and leisure wear and for the office. Its profile is close to Azzaro Aqua Cèdre Blanc and Miller Harris Le Pamplemousse.

Jamaica² Man (Eau de Toilette)

4.9

Puma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Puma Jamaica² Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that suits sport and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon, caraway, sage and tarragon, so citrus and herbal greenery come first. In the heart, jasmine, galbanum, rose and geranium soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base of amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for sport, leisure and daily wear, with office use further behind. Its profile is close to Puma Jamaica Man and La Martina Bayres Mujer.

Agua de Coimbra

8.4

Myrurgia · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Myrurgia Agua de Coimbra is a fresh, green and floral men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, caraway and clove. The top notes pair tarragon and caraway for a spicy, green start, with clove keeping it warm. In the heart, lavender, cucumber and osmanthus freshen the scent and tilt it floral. Sandalwood forms a woody base, while phlox, margarita and bunch-flowered narcissus carry the floral side through to the end. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, with business and evening close behind. It is classed as a men's fragrance.

Dream (Elixir)

7.4

Bortnikoff · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bortnikoff Dream (Elixir) is a unisex scent that moves from a floral, green start into a sweet, gourmand and resinous base. Mysore sandalwood and champaca open it, while blackcurrant absolute and pistachio bring a fruity, creamy softness to the heart. In the base, caraway, Malayan vanilla absolute and benzoin take over, and the scent settles into a spicy, powdery, slightly smoky sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its gourmand, woody character suits cooler weather well. Hendley Perfumes Mown and Loewe Un Paseo por Madrid - Doré have a close profile.

Burrow

8.3

Paraphrase · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Paraphrase Burrow is a unisex scent that pairs turmeric and caraway with cedar and date, with a green, sweet and earthy character. It opens with turmeric and caraway, spicy and lightly green. In the heart, cedar and date take over: a woody dryness softened by sweetness. In the base, tonka bean and vetiver settle the scent onto a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are still tentative.

Sport Field (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Adidas · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Sport Field Eau de Toilette is a men's fougère built on mint, green apple and mandarin, with lavender and woods behind them; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades without much trail. The sample is small, but the direction is clear: it suits men who want a light, fresh scent for everyday wear rather than a strong presence. It opens with pepper, aniseed, pineapple and tomato leaf alongside the cool mint and green apple. Lavender, geranium, juniper and jasmine make up the heart, and sandalwood, oakmoss and caraway settle into a dry, woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Voyage au Paradis 56

6.6

Krigler · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Krigler Voyage au Paradis 56 is a unisex scent where citrus meets white florals, with a slightly sweet, green edge. Bergamot and orange give it a bright citrus start, while jasmine, osmanthus and frangipani form the floral core. Caraway adds a spicy touch and musk leaves a soft, powdery base. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single blend from start to finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. One of its accords is synthetic. It suits anyone after a fresh but sweetly floral scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. The Dua Brand The Journey to Paradise 56 and Fragonard Belle de Soleil have a close profile.

Suriranka

8.1

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Emporio Armani White for Him Red

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White for Him Red is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it fits a working day without announcing itself. Most voters pick it for daytime and business, with leisure and evening not far behind. Bergamot and citrus fruits set a bright frame, thyme and rosemary add an herbal note, and caraway gives a light spicy edge. The accords read aquatic and fruity, with a soft sweet and powdery side underneath, and the fougère structure keeps it tidy.

Aymara

7.6

Miller et Bertaux · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Miller et Bertaux Aymara is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that opens on cork, palo santo and frankincense. Strength and longevity are moderate, and the sillage stays measured. Voters rate it equally suited to business, leisure and evenings, and it is also worn by day and on nights out. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. A fresh, green start gives way to a spicy, resinous and smoky character: caraway and Guatemala cardamom lead the heart, with citron lifting them slightly. At the base, crystallised moss and ambergris settle the scent on a dry, woody footing. Its profile is close to Trudon II and Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau.

Date

6.8

Strellson · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Strellson Date is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of basil, star anise and lavender into a sweet, spicy heart of clove, coffee and vanilla. The opening is bright, with basil and lavender giving freshness and star anise adding a light spice. In the heart, clove, heliotrope, coffee and caraway bring a powdery, spicy side. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla turns sweeter over a woody floor. Overall it reads fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Votes spread across leisure, evening, night out and business, so it isn't tied to one setting. It is made for men. Bruno Banani Man and Rammstein Sonne have a close profile.