The Perfume Library

Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Lalique · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lalique Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is a green, woody fragrance for men, opening with cypress and vetiveryl acetate and built around two different vetivers in the heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and also gets votes for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Cypress and vetiveryl acetate give a fresh, green start. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and Haitian vetiver form an earthy, smoky core. Cashmere wood and musk soften it at the base, while the spicy and resinous touches stay behind the woody character. Lalique Encre Noire Sport and Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon have a close profile.

Alien (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Mugler · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and few wear it in summer. It suits night-out and evening wear best and is rarely chosen for the office. More than half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. The scent comes as one piece rather than in stages: jasmine sambac builds a floral, sweet core, cashmere wood settles it onto a woody, powdery base, and ambergris adds a warm, oriental depth. Spicy and synthetic touches give it a bright, slightly artificial edge.

Greenley

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Greenley is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, green apple and Sicilian bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, while business and sport follow close behind. On character, it leans masculine, though a fair share of voters call it modern. It opens with the fruity brightness of mandarin, green apple and bergamot. In the heart, violet, cedarwood and petitgrain balance the sweetness with green. The base of musk, oakmoss and amberwood dries down soft and woody.

Perseus

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Perseus is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green sparkle of bergamot and grapefruit against a woody base of vetiver and cashmere wood. Perseus leans towards easy daytime wear: most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and grapefruit, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, vetiver, green mandarin orange and geranium keep the green tone going and add a spicy touch. The base of ambergris, dry woods and cashmere wood leaves it calm and woody. Maison Alhambra Luminous Vivid and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Legend Spirit

7.5

Montblanc · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance built around citrus and aquatic notes. It opens bright and airy with bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper. In the heart, aquatic notes meet cardamom and lavender, and it dries down on cedar, sandalwood and white musk into a soft woodiness. Fruity and sweet touches show in the accords, but the fresh side leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and leisure ahead of sport and business. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Burlington 1819

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a spicy, woody character. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and lime give it a bright citrus lift, while mint and ginger push that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Cinnamon, saffron and cumin bring the spice forward, and oakmoss and cedarwood set a woody base. Vanilla, benzoin and rum soften the whole. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine, though some find it classic or modern. The Dua Brand Burlington Gardens and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Pure Vision

8.1

Câline · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Pure Vision is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use and after sport. Black tea leads the opening, and the heart brings together bergamot, ambroxan and Ceylonese cinnamon. The cinnamon lightly spices the aquatic, citrus freshness, while cashmere wood and tonka bean leave the dry-down soft and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y Live and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board have a close profile.

Encre Noire Sport

7.7

Lalique · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lalique Encre Noire Sport is a men's fragrance that balances the earthy, smoky side of vetiver with the freshness of citrus and aquatic notes. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, Provençal lavender and cypress, a clean, citrusy first impression. In the heart, nutmeg adds spice, aquatic notes keep it cool, and two vetivers give it a green, woody, earthy spine. Musk and cashmere wood soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and mostly reads as masculine. Lalique Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette) and Carven Vétiver (2008) have a close profile.

Absolu Aventus

8.5

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Absolu Aventus is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, ginger and blackcurrant, then moves into a fruity, spicy heart of pineapple and cinnamon. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead slightly, but the seasons are close, and votes spread across leisure, evening, daily and business wear rather than settling on one setting. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with modern the next most common character. It opens with the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, sharpened by ginger. In the heart, pineapple and cinnamon add sweetness while pink pepper and cardamom deepen the spice. The base of cashmere wood, oakmoss and vetiver gives a woody, slightly smoky footing, softened by musk and ambroxan. Creed Aventus has a close profile.

Olympēa (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Rabanne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Rabanne Olympēa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and floral women's fragrance built around green mandarin orange, salted vanilla and water jasmine. Olympēa is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall and spring lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. Daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions, with night out and evening not far off. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with green mandarin orange, which keeps things fresh. In the heart, salted vanilla and water jasmine join sweet and floral, while kahili ginger adds a light touch of spice. Cashmere wood and ambergris give the base a woody, creamy footing. Aquatic, fruity and gourmand accords run through it. Olympēa Aqua and Mugler Alien have a close profile.

1 Million Lucky

8.0

Rabanne · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Lucky is a gourmand fragrance for men that links a fresh opening of greengage plum, grapefruit and ozonic notes to the sweetness of hazelnut and honey. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with plum and grapefruit cooled by ozonic notes. In the heart, jasmine, cashmere wood and cedarwood build a woody frame while hazelnut and honey push it towards a creamy, sweet tone. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss add an earthy balance underneath. Rabanne Lady Million Lucky and Polo Black have a close profile.

Alien Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Mugler · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around coconut and Bourbon vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Italian bergamot and coconut open it fruity and sweet. In the heart, heliotrope and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side. Cashmere wood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Mancera Coco Vanille and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance in which tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom settle into a creamy amber base. Pink pepper and sage open with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orange blossom lead, reading dense, powdery and creamy. In the base, Amber Xtreme™, benzoin and cashmere wood sweeten it and give it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears fine as a unisex scent. Prada La Femme Intense and Korloff Majestic Tuberose have a close profile.

Ani X

8.2

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Nishane Ani X is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a sweet, creamy base. It opens with bergamot, lemon, cardamom and pink pepper for freshness and a light spice, while honeydew melon and aquatic notes add a cool, fruity touch. Lavender, sage and green apple lead the heart, softened by rose and patchouli. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and white musk turn it sweeter and creamier. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and night out, leisure and evening draw almost equal votes. It reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. Nishane Ani (Extrait de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla: X have a close profile.

Perles de Lalique

7.5

Lalique · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Lalique Perles de Lalique opens with iris and Bulgarian rose, then settles on patchouli and cashmere wood as a fresh, powdery floral chypre with a woody, earthy edge. Iris and Bulgarian rose lead at the top, while patchouli and Bourbon pepper in the heart add a spicy, earthy side. The base of cashmere wood and tonka bean dries down soft and powdery. The fresh floral character holds from start to finish, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, and evening works too. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Zara Classic 6.0 and Juliette Has A Gun Metal Chypré have a close profile.

Sunset Hour

7.5

Goldfield & Banks · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. It fits leisure and daytime wear best, with some votes for the office and the evening. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; just over half of voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, pear and raspberry, a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, green mango, coconut cream, Nigerian ginger and Madagascan pink pepper add a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of Australian sandalwood, cashmere wood and Siam benzoin leaves a soft, woody finish.

Apex (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Apex Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, spicy woodiness, with a classic fougère and chypre feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, then softens through pineapple, jasmine and cistus. In the dry-down patchouli, tobacco, juniper berry and labdanum take over, while frankincense and oakmoss add a resinous, green depth. The Dua Brand Predator and Nicolaï New York Intense have a close profile.

Torino23

7.2

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Torino23 is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and cardamom against a floral heart of neroli, jasmine and tuberose. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, rose and nutmeg: a fresh, citrusy start with a light spice. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and also works for the office and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

Suma Oriental

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental is a unisex fragrance that sets cocoa, rum and patchouli on a woody base, sweet and spicy in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. The top opens with cocoa, rum and cypriol, gourmand and spicy. Patchouli in the heart brings the earthy, smoky side. In the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood, gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth.

Manifesto L'Elixir

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L'Elixir is a floral, sweet scent for women built on tuberose, jasmine sambac and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with a bright, fruity burst of bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral, creamy, powdery core. The base of cashmere wood, vanilla and ambroxan carries it into a woody, spicy, gourmand warmth. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Chanel Bois des Îles have a close profile.

Mandorle (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Sora Dora · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Mandorle Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around almond and cocoa, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Cocoa absolute, almond and tonka bean absolute open it, and rum, heliotrope, suede and cashmere wood form the heart. The base of vanilla, caramel, white musk and woody notes settles into a creamy, warm finish. Fruity and spicy touches add depth to the sweetness, while smoky and leathery edges keep it from turning cloying. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Black pepper, bergamot and cardamom open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tiramisu, ambrox and orange blossom pull the scent towards a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and cashmere wood stays woody and soft, and the overall feel is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Limited Edition and Zara For Him (2018) have a close profile.

Wood Whisper (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Wood Whisper Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy woody unisex scent that softens fruity plum and rose with cashmere wood, sandalwood and vanilla. Plum and rose lead the opening; in the heart, violet joins cashmere wood and sandalwood, giving the scent a woody body. The base of ambergris, musk, white amber and vanilla takes over and dries down into a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters lean slightly feminine, with masculine close behind, so it works in either direction.