The Perfume Library

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's fragrance in which rose, carnation and cinnamon meet tobacco, leather and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with mahogany, rosewood, mandarin orange and coriander, then turns floral and spicy in the heart with carnation, cinnamon and rose. Tobacco, sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Ishtara Assyria and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.

Blue Jeans

6.9

Versace · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Blue Jeans is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with basil, bergamot and citrus fruits alongside juniper and aniseed, while the aquatic and fresh accords keep it bright. In the heart, jasmine, lavender and sage bring a soft floral note. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean and musk, and cedar and vetiver give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, though it also suits the office. Most voters find it masculine. Joop! Nightflight and Chanel Allure Homme have a close profile.

5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent led by lily of the valley, saffron and vanilla. It opens with lily of the valley, spices and saffron, and the heart pairs lily of the valley with carnation. The base settles into strawberry, tonka bean, vanilla, white musk and amber. A gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness dominates, with spice and a woody warmth behind it. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.

Sun (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and see it as a leisure and daytime perfume, though some also wear it to the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orris root, heliotrope, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, creamy oriental trail. Solo Tu and Background have a close profile.

Kouros (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Toilette is a dry, woody men's scent that lays spice, animal warmth and leather over a fresh opening. It begins with aldehydes, clary sage, tarragon and bergamot, a clean and bright start. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine, cinnamon and patchouli take over, pairing a floral edge with spice and earthy depth. The base of amber, leather, oakmoss and civet leaves an animal, leathery warmth, softened a little by honey and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Salvador Dali Salvador have a close profile.

1888

8.2

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Hugo (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Hugo Boss · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's scent built around citrus and green notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Half of the voters call it masculine. It opens with pine needle, mint, grapefruit and green apple, cool and fruity. The heart brings lavender, sage and jasmine, and the base rests on sandalwood, vetiver and moss. As it dries, the scent moves from green to a woody footing.

Florabotanica

7.8

Balenciaga · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Florabotanica is a fresh, green floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and more than half of voters find the longevity high. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. The scent is dominated by a fresh, green, floral feel. Caladium leaf and mint add coolness, while rose and carnation carry the floral side. Vetiver and amber leave a woody, spicy and lightly powdery base.

Zefiro

7.9

Xerjoff · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Zefiro is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that lays spice, honey and resin over a fresh opening, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Zefiro opens with bergamot, davana, elemi resin and wine must, fresh but with a fruity edge. In the heart, carnation, cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward, while iris softens it a little. At the base, honey and amber sweeten the scent, and frankincense and oud add a dark, resinous, smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Bois Oudh and Rirana Honey Amber have a close profile.

Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guy Laroche · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and leather. Lemon, bergamot, lavender and basil lead at the top, while coriander, cinnamon and juniper add a spicy touch in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, leather and oakmoss dominate the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and woody, with a clear fougère structure. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are picked most often, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Omerta Pure E-motion and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards everyday wear. It reads as feminine and classic. Aniseed and bergamot open it, then carnation and neroli set the floral heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, iris, benzoin and violet sweetens it into a powdery, woody, spicy warmth. Guerlain Samsara and Métalys have a close profile.

Eternity (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Calvin Klein · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that reads as feminine and suits daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with nearly half of voters finding the longevity high. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Harry Lehmann Fantasie and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with lemon blossom, freesia, mandarin orange and sage, a fresh and green start. The heart carries violet, jasmine and lily of the valley, with rose and white lily rounding out the florals. Sandalwood, amber and musk soften the base, leaving a powdery, lightly spicy warmth.

Irisss

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Irisss is a green, powdery floral, fresh and earthy in character, aimed at women but with enough woody restraint to appeal beyond that. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer next and winter further behind. Leisure, daytime, business and evening votes are spread almost evenly. Most call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, carrot and carnation, which give it a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, green violet, orris butter, jasmine and rose absolute build a powdery, creamy floral. The base of Somalian frankincense, musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, earthy footing.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

Samsara (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral oriental in which violet, jasmine and sandalwood stand out, and most voters place it in fall and winter evenings. The top notes pair peach, lemon and bergamot with green notes, while ylang-ylang softens the sweetness. At the heart, violet, jasmine, narcissus and orris root form a powdery bouquet. The base carries tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla into a warm, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters choose fall and winter, and evening or a night out. It reads feminine and classic. Byzance by Rochas and L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain have a close profile.

Honour Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Honour Woman Eau de Parfum is defined by rhubarb, tuberose and gardenia: a fresh, green opening gives way to a creamy, powdery bouquet of white flowers. The top is rhubarb, coriander and black pepper, so it starts fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia, jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation lead, and the floral side turns creamy and powdery. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and frankincense closes it with a sweet, balanced warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine.

Fougère Royale (2010) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Houbigant · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Houbigant Fougère Royale is a fresh, green and woody fougère built on lavender and bergamot, with a classic, masculine character. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top opens with lavender, bergamot, Mediterranean herbs and Moroccan chamomile, citrusy and herbal. Geranium, May rose absolute, cinnamon and carnation add a floral, spicy middle. The base of tonka bean absolute, amber, oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it onto a woody, slightly sweet ground.

Basso

8.5

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sospiro Basso is a fresh, sharply drawn unisex scent that sets grapefruit against a green, spicy woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Pure London and Laboratorio Olfattivo Vetyverso. It opens with grapefruit, bringing a citrus freshness. The heart holds labdanum, mayflower and carnation. In the base, black pepper, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice while galbanum gives a green edge; vetiver, oakmoss and cedar form a dry, woody ground.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Jaïpur Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Boucheron · 1998

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Jaïpur Homme Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against a sweet, spicy, powdery oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with lime, lemon and bergamot, brightened by cardamom. Towards the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and jasmine come forward, with amber softening the sweetness. The base of clove, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a woody, creamy trail.

Aromatics Elixir (Perfume)

7.6

Clinique · 1971

Floral · Green · Spicy

Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a green, earthy and spicy chypre, a dense, assertive floral over a resinous, woody base that leans towards evenings and colder seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a small amount carries for a long time. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is written as a women's perfume, though a share of voters read it as masculine. The top opens sharp and green with bergamot, clary sage, coriander and geranium. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, rose, jasmine and orris root. The base settles into oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and frankincense, earthy and resinous. Halston Halston (Eau de Toilette) and Jil Sander Woman III have a close profile.

Boudoir (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Vivienne Westwood · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with orange blossom, hyacinth and bergamot lifted by aldehydes; in the heart rose, jasmine, narcissus and orris root build a floral, powdery core, with carnation and cardamom adding spice. In the base vanilla and sandalwood give a sweet, woody warmth, while cinnamon and patchouli deepen the oriental side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Hermès · 1986

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Bel Ami Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery men's fragrance with smoky, earthy edges, a classic that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at the office and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and sage, keeping things bright. In the heart, patchouli, carnation, jasmine and orris root bring more weight, and the base settles into vetiver, leather, oakmoss and vanilla. What remains is dry, smoky and slightly sweet.