The Perfume Library

Mystic

7.6

Régalien

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Régalien Mystic is a unisex fragrance where oud, sandalwood and vanilla stand out, giving a woody, sweet and smoky scent. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong; the longevity votes are few, but most of them score it high. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. The top holds cedar leaf, sage, rosewood and bergamot, and rosemary and lavender move into the heart. In the base, white musk, oud, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and vanilla sweeten and soften the scent, with floral and spicy accents along the way. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Arabian Oud Majestic Woody Intense have a close profile.

Full Recharge

6.7

Adidas · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Harmattan

6.2

Ella K Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Ella K Parfums Harmattan is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into spicy, woody and leathery tones. Bergamot, lavender and cedar leaf give the top a crisp, green start. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper and ambroxan add a spicy, slightly synthetic edge. Vetiver, patchouli and leather settle into a woody, leathery base, with a sweet accord softening it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and it is worn for leisure, night outs and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

Geschöpf

7.0

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Geschöpf is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange against the warmth of cardamom, ginger and blond tobacco. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper. Cardamom, ginger, fig and frankincense add a spicy, resinous middle. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla and musk settles sweet and woody.

Sea Salt

7.9

Agua de Baleares · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Agua de Baleares Sea Salt is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around sea salt and bergamot, suited to sport and everyday wear. It opens with sea salt and bergamot, and the heart brings bamboo, lemon and apple. The aquatic and fruity side stays light, and the citrus keeps it lively. Cedar leaf and sea salt again close it out on a dry, clean line. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick sport and daytime use, followed by leisure. Alessandro Serpico Sale, Limone e Bergamotto and Sphinx Oceanic Symphony share a similar profile.

Malbec

7.7

O Boticário · 2004

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

O Boticário Malbec Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity men's fragrance where citrus and spice sit on a woody, earthy base. The opening is bright with bergamot, lemon, lime and mandarin orange, while blackcurrant adds fruit and pepper and cardamom bring spice. In the heart, patchouli, Virginia cedar and Malbec wine pull it toward wood and earth, and musk, benzoin and amber soften it into a sweeter finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to evening and night out, though it also fits leisure time and the office.

The Absolute Scent

7.3

s.Oliver · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

s.Oliver The Absolute Scent is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, opening with bergamot, juniper berry and cedar leaf over a heart of lavender and black pepper. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for spring and fall, then summer, and lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for sport as well. The top notes of cedar leaf, juniper berry and bergamot give a green, bright start. In the heart, lavender, freesia and black pepper balance floral and spicy tones. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and amber softens it and ends on a warm, woody note.

Moss Maiden

6.8

Alkemia · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia Moss Maiden is a green, woody scent that leans towards spring, fall and summer, and suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure and evening wear dominate, though some wear it to the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so although it was released in 2013 as a women's perfume, its gender lean is not clear-cut. Balsam fir, galbanum, fern and moss lead the scent, while incense and lichen add a smoky, earthy depth. It reads as a fresh, green forest, softened by spicy and resinous tones. Alkemia Gaea and Slumberhouse Norne share a close profile.

Original (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

STR8 · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

STR8 Original Eau de Toilette is a men's scent where citrus and spice meet on a fresh base, leaning sweet and woody. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. It is marked most often for daily wear and leisure, and it also fits the office. It is made for men. The top opens bright with tangerine, water mint and cedar leaf. In the heart, sandalwood and cinnamon warm things up, bringing out sweetness and spice. The base settles on iris and vetiver in a woody dry-down. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled and Boss in Motion have a close profile.

Marrakesh

7.7

Régalien

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Régalien Marrakesh is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and moves into a sweet, woody, smoky character. Marrakesh is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Lemon, coriander, petitgrain and cedar leaf give it a fresh, spicy start. Lavender, jasmine and cumin carry the heart. The base of frankincense, patchouli, cedarwood and amber turns it sweet, earthy and smoky, in an oriental vein. Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) and M. Micallef Shanaan have a close profile.

Aurica

7.3

Boadicea the Victorious · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Aurica is a unisex scent where mandarin orange, jasmine and vetiver lead, giving a fresh, floral and sweet character. Aurica's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is most often chosen for a night out, daily wear and leisure. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, pineapple and cedar leaf, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, jasmine and rose bring a floral tone while Cambodian oud adds spicy, woody depth. At the base, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Harry Lehmann Sucre have a close profile.

Dylan (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

By/Rosie Jane · 2020

Fresh · Synthetic · Woody

Eau de Parfum

By/Rosie Jane Dylan Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, powdery feel with a woody, faintly smoky base. It opens with a cool lift from bergamot blossom and ozone. Cedar leaf, jasmine and lily of the valley form the heart. In the base, amber notes, gaiac wood and white musk soften everything, and the accords keep a slightly synthetic sheen. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so Dylan stays quiet and close to the skin. The vote count is small, so this is a tentative reading. Two perfumes with a close profile are Zara 001 Synth Aura and Bujairami Too Damn Clean.

JV x NJ - John Varvatos x Nick Jonas (crimson)

6.6

John Varvatos · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

John Varvatos JV x NJ - John Varvatos x Nick Jonas is a men's fragrance that opens with Cuban rum, green apple and Calabrian bergamot, with saffron and suede in the heart. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, which makes it an easy scent to wear through the day without crowding anyone. Nothing is known here about season or occasion, but the fresh, spicy build reads masculine. The opening is bright and fruity, with rum, apple and bergamot, while cedar leaf and coffee dry it out a little. The heart brings amber, saffron, suede and lavender together into a sweet, spicy, faintly leathery body. The base of labdanum, patchouli, vetiver and musk leaves a resinous, earthy warmth. Acqua di Sardegna Lò and Khadlaj Icon have a close profile.

Hunter for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Armaf · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Hunter for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent where citrus and spice lead, over a woody, slightly smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, both a little above the middle of the scale, and voters find the value for money strong. It reads as a fragrance for men. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom, rosemary and cedar leaf, fresh and spicy at once. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and frankincense add a floral, sweet softness. The base settles on sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver, with a synthetic sheen and a faint smokiness running through the blend.

XIII Eau d'Ambre

6.6

RPL Maison

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RPL Maison XIII Eau d'Ambre is a unisex scent built around grapefruit, blood orange and tonka bean, pairing citrus freshness with sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes this a loose guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens fresh and citrusy with grapefruit, blood orange and apple. The heart brings tonka bean, cedar leaf, freesia and patchouli, where the floral and woody sides come through. In the base, tobacco, sandalwood, vanilla and amber add a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky warmth. Its profile is close to Jennifer Lopez Deseo for Men and Hayari Only for Her (Eau de Parfum).

Dukes Carpet

7.7

ānti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

ānti Dukes Carpet is a unisex woody, spicy scent that opens with cardamom, Amalfi lemon and ginger, then moves into gin and juniper. Dukes Carpet is rated moderate for both strength and longevity, though the small number of votes means these ratings are still tentative. It is written for men and women alike, without a gendered lean. The top is citrus and spice: cardamom, lemon, ginger and cedar leaf give it a fresh start. In the heart, gin, juniper and red berries add a fruity, lightly sweet note. The base of cedarwood and aged wood settles into a creamy woodiness. Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche and Xerjoff P.33 have a close profile.

Nuit d'Hiver Intense

7.8

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flore Botanical Alchemy Nuit d'Hiver Intense is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, resinous, earthy body of fir and vetiver. It opens with mint, bergamot zest and orange zest for a crisp sparkle, while coriander seed adds a dry spice. In the heart, lavender absolute, jasmine and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, and the fir needles and cedar leaf keep the green, woody tone going. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli absolute, oakmoss and resins settles it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without turning heavy. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character.

Polo Blue Sport

7.2

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Neon Amber (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Molton Brown · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Neon Amber Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet opening over a woody, powdery and slightly smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards night-out and evening wear, though it sits close to daily, leisure and business use too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, somewhere in between. Violet leaf, mandarin orange and pink pepper open fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedar leaf and tonka bean absolute soften and sweeten the scent. The base of cedarwood, cistus absolute and ambroxan leaves a woody, powdery, faintly smoky trail. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Madly Kenzo! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Freigeist Black Edition

7.9

Wolfgang Joop · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Wolfgang Joop Freigeist Black Edition is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening with a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage stays moderate. Those who rated it mostly read it as masculine. Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum and Laboratorio Olfattivo Daimiris have a close profile. Cardamom and cedar leaf open it fresh and spicy. Wild jasmine adds a soft floral heart. In the base, suede and tonka bean take over: the scent turns leathery, woody and resinous, then settles into a sweet, gourmand warmth.

Nike Man Blue

7.1

Nike

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nike Man Blue is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with apple, pineapple and cedar leaf and settles into tonka bean, iris and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Its value for money scores high. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The opening pairs the fruity brightness of apple and pineapple with the green edge of cedar leaf. Lavender, geranium and carrot give the heart a floral, slightly earthy touch. In the base, tonka bean, iris and vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Overall it is fresh yet synthetic, sweet and a little oriental. Al Haramain Détour Noir and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Michael Jordan

6.5

Michael Jordan · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Michael Jordan by Michael Jordan is a men's fragrance that ties the brightness of grapefruit and lemon to the woody depth of rosewood, cedar leaf, patchouli and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. There is no season or occasion data, but the profile reads masculine. It opens with citrus and cognac, then clove, lavender and green tea take over in the heart. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk form the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and woody, with spicy, smoky and earthy sides. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Barbier des Isles and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Labdanum Dusk (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Molton Brown · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown Labdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with saffron and cedar leaf, then settles into a warm, resinous body of labdanum, oud and vanilla. It starts with saffron and cedar leaf, then moves into cypriol, leather and cedarwood in the heart. The base holds labdanum, oud, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean; the spicy, woody and leathery character is softened by a creamy sweetness, with the resinous side leading. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it can be worn by men and women alike. Trussardi Behind the Curtain Piazza alla Scala and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

Swiss Army Victoria

5.7

Victorinox · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Victorinox Swiss Army Victoria opens with blackcurrant, plum and freesia and carries Bulgarian rose and violet at its heart, a fresh, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though those ratings come from few voters and should be read with caution. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The opening pairs blackcurrant and plum for a fruity, sweet start, softened by freesia. Lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose and violet form the heart, where the powdery and green sides come forward. In the base, cedar leaf, sandalwood, white musk and myrrh settle the scent onto a soft, woody ground. Guerlain Idylle and Molinard Violette share a close profile.