The Perfume Library

Boss Bottled Pacific

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Pacific is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, with spring a clear second. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters also find it fit for sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and many as modern. It opens with citron and lemon, bright and a little tart. In the heart, cypress, salt and coconut bring an aquatic, lightly creamy feel. The base of Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and cashmeran softens and sweetens it. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords.

Invictus Parfum

7.0

Rabanne · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rabanne Invictus Parfum is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on marine notes, pink pepper and lavender. The top is marine notes, pink pepper and lavender; at the heart black soap, violet leaf and myrtle turn the freshness greener. The base of musk, cashmeran and sandalwood softens it into a woody foundation. Fruity and sweet facets stay in the background, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Aura Fragrances Royal Black and bugatti Fashion Performance Deep Blue have a close profile.

Alien Hypersense

7.3

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Hypersense is a floral, fruity scent built around cashmeran, pear and Indian jasmine sambac. Green mandarin orange and pear give it a fresh, juicy fruit note. Indian jasmine sambac carries the floral side, while cashmeran adds a soft, woody and creamy touch. The overall impression is sweet and distinctly synthetic, bright and modern in feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and lean towards night out, evening and leisure wear. It mostly reads as feminine, with a modern side too. Boy Smells Marble Fruit and Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre have a close profile.

Santal-Basmati

7.6

Affinessence · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Affinessence Santal-Basmati is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character on a woody, powdery base. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean strongly either way. Basmati rice and Mysore sandalwood lead, giving a creamy, lightly spicy sweetness softened by the woody backdrop. Iris adds a powdery touch, while cashmeran and patchouli bring a warm, earthy depth.

Super Nova

7.7

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Super Nova is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and green character, given an edge by synthetic and spicy touches. It opens with green pepper, mineral notes and artemisia; ozone, oud and gun powder sit in the heart. Cashmeran, ambergris and metallic notes form the base. The accords read cool and clean, but the woody, spicy side keeps it from being a plain fresh scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. On character, masculine and modern lead. Jaguar Pace and The Fragrance Engineers Oud Breeze have a close profile.

The Forward

7.9

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games The Forward is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with Madagascan mandarin orange, honey pomelo and lemon in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, salt and jasmine sambac come forward while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, woody ground of sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business get votes too. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff Uden and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Scandal pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and spicy fougère, green and woody, that reads as a classic masculine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it wears comfortably in summer too, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lavender, tarragon and spearmint. Towards the heart, May rose, violet and jasmine soften it. The base dries down woody and spicy with vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli and clove. Creed Bois du Portugal and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Slow Explosions

6.9

Imaginary Authors · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting a fruity, spicy side against smoky leather. Apple and rose absolute give a sweet, floral fruitiness first. Saffron adds spice and benzoin softens it with a resinous warmth, while leather and cashmeran lay down a woody, smoky base. A synthetic edge is part of its character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure, evening and night out the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Olfactive Studio Ombre Indigo and Swiss Arabian Shumoukh Al Ghutra have a close profile.

Heartless Helen

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's Heartless Helen is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits leisure hours and daytime wear best. It opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. Jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart, softened by fruity and sweet accords. Cashmeran and woods set it on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions, and business gets votes too. Most voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Jimmy Choo Flash have a close profile.

Une Pistache

7.5

Obvious · 2023

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Obvious Une Pistache is a green, sweet gourmand that turns creamy and powdery with a light spiciness, suited to daytime and relaxed settings and worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. The top opens with cardamom, Tunisian neroli and carrot, then moves into pistachio milk, heliotrope and frankincense at the heart. Musk, cashmeran and sandalwood settle underneath, giving the scent a soft, woody base. The green, spicy start slides towards a creamy sweetness. Zara Majestic Green and Téo Cabanel Café Cabanel have a close profile.

Dynasty

7.7

Lattafa · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lattafa Dynasty is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green opening against sweet fruit, leather and woody warmth. It starts with bergamot, raspberry and ginger, while clary sage and nutmeg add a spicy, slightly green edge. In the heart, rooibos tea and suede soften the bright fruit with a leathery warmth. The base of amberwood, cashmeran and cedarwood leaves a dry, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads somewhere between masculine and modern. Davidoff Adventure (Eau de Toilette) and Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Man have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

6.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for the office and daily use. Voters describe its character mostly as masculine and modern. Mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a cool, fruity opening. The heart holds lavender, sage, geranium and orange blossom, while vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla settle underneath. As it develops it turns sweeter and rests on a warm, woody base.

Kologne Shield of Protection

7.8

Kilian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kilian Kologne Shield of Protection is a unisex scent built around bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the occasions it suits. On character, the masculine reading leads, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. The top opens bright with bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange. Neroli and rosemary give the heart a soft, leafy turn. In the base, cedarwood, plant juice and cashmeran dry it down on a woody footing. Verites Santorini Sunset and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Coach Platinum

7.3

Coach · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Platinum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, sweet opening to a spicy, woody and powdery base, suited to spring and autumn and to daily or office wear. Pineapple, black pepper and juniper berry lead, so the fruity freshness is sharpened by spice. The heart holds cashmeran, sage and geranium, and the base settles into sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and leather. It dries down creamy and slightly synthetic-woody, with the vanilla sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Assoluto and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey

5.7

Issey Miyake · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot for a bright citrus start, then moves to ambergris in the heart and cashmeran in the base. An aquatic, sweet line runs alongside faint spicy and woody touches. The overall impression is clean, cool and slightly synthetic. Bvlgari Le Gemme - Tygar (Eau de Parfum) and OrkusOdes Ikaros have a close profile.

Minya

8.1

Paris Corner · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Paris Corner Minya is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a floral side, classed as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it strong value for money. Summer, spring and fall draw close to equal votes, with winter trailing. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and in the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. It opens on almond and pistachio. Heliotrope, cashmeran and jasmine bring a soft floral heart, and the base of salted caramel, vanilla and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. A synthetic accord is part of the profile too. Initio High Frequency and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.

Killer Queen

6.8

Katy Perry · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katy Perry Killer Queen is a sweet, fruity feminine scent that puts bergamot, plum and wild berries over jasmine sambac and frangipani, settling on praliné at the base. It opens with bergamot, wild berries and plum, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine sambac and cockscomb add a soft floral layer. Praliné, patchouli and cashmeran at the base lead it into a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its place too. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most votes call it feminine and modern. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.

Chrome Extrême

7.7

Azzaro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Chrome Extrême is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around Italian green mandarin orange, spindrift and Macedonian juniper berry. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. Daily wear, leisure and sport are the most voted occasions, with business close after. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters mostly call its character masculine or modern. It opens with the citrus of green mandarin. The heart of spindrift and juniper berry adds an aquatic, fruity freshness. Cashmeran and amber settle into a soft, woody base. Nautica Midnight Voyage and Perry Ellis Aqua have a close profile.

Emanuele

7.9

Pana Dora · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Emanuele is a fresh, sweet unisex floral built around roses and white flowers. The top is led by Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose, tuberose and bergamot, with nutmeg adding a spicy edge. In the heart, lily of the valley and vanilla sweeten it into something creamy and powdery. Almond, frankincense and vetiver in the base give the floral body a woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and night outs and leisure are the most named occasions. Half of voters read it as feminine, while many call it modern. Delina and Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Asad Elixir / Elixir أسد

8.3

Lattafa · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Asad Elixir is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits the evenings of colder seasons best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit further back. It reads masculine, though with a modern edge. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and saffron, a bright spiciness. The heart of vanilla, cedarwood and tobacco builds a warm, sweet body. In the base, frankincense, amber, patchouli and cashmeran add a resinous, smoky depth. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac and Penhaligon's AlUla have a close profile.

Dent de Lait

6.7

Serge Lutens · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Serge Lutens Dent de Lait is a fresh, sweet and milky unisex scent that leans towards spring and relaxed leisure wear. Cashmeran, coconut, almond milk and Somalian frankincense read as one whole rather than separate layers. A fresh, floral side meets a powdery, creamy softness; the sweetness never turns heavy and stays in a milky texture, while the synthetic touch in the accords adds a clean look. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though plenty say masculine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Marc Jacobs Perfect have a close profile.

Rose Saltifolia

7.2

Maison Crivelli · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alien Extraintense

7.0

Mugler · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Mugler Alien Extraintense is a women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, pairing a floral, sweet character with a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It is picked mainly for night outs and evenings, and least for the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The floral accord leads, with tuberose and jasminum grandiflorum carrying the flowers. Vanilla sweetens it, cardamom adds spice, and cashmeran and amberwood give a woody depth. Green and creamy touches soften it along the way. Alexandre.J Butterfly and Lattafa Pride Afaq have a close profile.

Ralph's Club Parfum

6.9

Ralph Lauren · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and fruity opening on a sweet, spicy, woody foundation. It opens with apple, cardamom and mandarin orange, where the fruit and citrus feel bright and the spice adds a little warmth. The heart brings clary sage, Provençal lavender and geranium absolute for an aromatic frame. Vetiver, patchouli and cashmeran dry it down woody and soft, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair following; leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Ralph's Club (Eau de Parfum) and Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.