The Perfume Library

James Bond 007 pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

James Bond 007 · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

James Bond 007 pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs freshness with spice: a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character over a dry, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. It reads as masculine. With no season or occasion votes, nothing more can be said about when it suits best. It opens cold and sharp with mint, an ice accord and black pepper. Toward the heart, cedar leaf, lavender and rosemary bring a clean, herbal feel. The base of vetiver, patchouli and amber settles into an earthy, slightly sweet ground. Tous Tous Man Chill and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Anarchy / Attract for Him (Eau de Toilette)

5.4

Axe · 2012

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Axe Anarchy / Attract for Him (Eau de Toilette) is a men's fragrance that sets the fruity freshness of kumquat, apple and blueberry against the dry green of cedar leaf and lavender. It opens with kumquat, apple, blueberry and pomegranate, giving a fresh, aquatic and sweet fruit impression. In the heart, cedar leaf, lavender, sage and violet soften that fruitiness. The base of white amber, sandalwood and coumarin dries down woody and gourmand-sweet, with spicy and chypre touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of ratings is small. Its fresh, synthetic character suits light everyday wear. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Gisada Ambassador for Men have a close profile.

Shinrin-Yoku

7.9

Alkemia · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Alkemia Shinrin-Yoku is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs yuzu and bitter orange with forest soil. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best, but it reads as a relaxed scent that doesn't lean toward either gender. The accords are fresh, citrus, green, spicy, woody and earthy. Yuzu and bitter orange give a bright citrus lift, and black pepper adds a dry spice. Forest soil, loam, vetiver and patchouli ground it in a damp, earthy base, while cedar leaf and coniferous woods round out the woody greenness. Aquatic notes cool the overall impression.

White Leather

8.4

Bella Bellissima · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Bella Bellissima White Leather is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the ratings come from a small number of voters. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Guava blossom, cedar leaf and green notes lead the opening. Rose, orris root, patchouli and oud form the heart. In the base, leather, amber and vanilla sweeten the scent, while sandalwood and moss give it a woody footing. Spicy and oriental touches run through the accords.

Le Nomade

6.8

d'Orsay · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

d'Orsay Le Nomade is a fresh, green and spicy chypre, citrusy and woody with a masculine feel, and it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot, cedar leaf and ivy, a citrusy and green freshness. In the heart, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and cumin add warm spice, softened by jasmine and geranium. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, sandalwood and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few votes back this up. Most voters pick spring and fall, and see it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most also read it as masculine. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Omerta Putting Green have a close profile.

Gilded

8.0

Eau de Boujee · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Boujee Gilded is a unisex oriental that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are tentative. It carries no gender lean and wears as a dense, warm scent. It opens with gold, lemon and saffron. In the heart, frankincense and frankincense oil, beeswax absolute, carnation and cedar leaf add a soft, resinous layer. It dries down to myrrh, leather, civet, labdanum, musk and cedarwood, leaving an animalic, woody depth. Rogue Derviche and Amouage Overture Man have a close profile.

Cedar in Flower

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Cedar in Flower is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral heart with a spicy, woody backbone. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though only a small number have weighed in on either. Leisure, night out and evening wear are the most common picks, with daytime and business use also getting votes. It reads comfortably masculine and feminine alike. Cardamom and rose build a spicy floral core, while Italian lemon lifts it slightly. Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and cedar leaf form the woody frame; Australian sandalwood softens it and Egyptian geranium supports the floral side without weighing it down. Indonesian patchouli adds an earthy depth, and the resinous, oriental accords give it a warm finish.

CK One Electric

6.2

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Electric is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, lemon and neroli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable through the day without filling the room. The clean, simple character sits comfortably on both men and women. With few ratings behind them, these figures are only a rough guide. It opens with mandarin orange and lemon, while cedar leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, water lily, neroli and violet leaf bring a floral, aquatic lightness. Cedar, amber and musk settle underneath as a soft, woody base. Biotherm Aqua-Fitness and Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme have a close profile.

Vol 870 YUL-CDG

7.8

Monsillage · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG is a unisex scent that sets the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang and osmanthus against the green, resinous coolness of fir needle and cypress. It runs fresh, floral and green. Peach and apricot add a soft fruitiness, and bergamot supports the brightness. Spices, resins, woods and leathery notes ground this light frame in a woody depth, while musk smooths the edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters point to business wear, followed by daily and leisure use. Its unisex character suits men and women alike. Birkholz Grasse - Fleur de Provence and Teufelsküche Boom! have a close profile.

L'Oriental White Edition

7.9

Estelle Ewen

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estelle Ewen L'Oriental White Edition is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that opens on green leaves, cardamom and grapefruit, with tuberose and marine notes giving it a cool, watery turn. It starts with green leaves, cardamom and grapefruit, a sharp, citrusy freshness. In the heart, tuberose, melon, cedar leaf and ylang-ylang add a soft floral and fruity layer. The base of marine notes, sandalwood, leather, tree moss and amber settles the aquatic feel onto a woody, slightly leathery ground, with sweet and creamy tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have rated them. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its fresh, aquatic character suits everyday wear.

Citiver

6.7

Dueto Parfums · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dueto Parfums Citiver is a unisex scent that pairs the cool brightness of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon with the green edge of cedar leaf. Citiver wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, though the ratings rest on few votes and should be read loosely. Voters place it mostly in daily, business and leisure wear, with sport and night-out use further behind. Nothing about it leans strictly masculine or feminine. It opens fresh and citrusy with grapefruit, bergamot and lemon. In the heart, pimento and nutmeg add spice, softened by violet and elemi resin. The base settles into a woody, earthy footing of patchouli, vetiver and gaiac wood, with tonka bean and labdanum adding a touch of resinous warmth. Dsquared² Green Wood and Ramón Monegal Dry Wood have a close profile.

VIP for Him Platinum Edition (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Playboy · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Playboy VIP for Him Platinum Edition Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs bergamot, green apple and sandalwood: fresh on the surface, with a sweet base underneath. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some also choosing evening and night out. It reads as a masculine scent. The top opens green and fresh with birch leaf, cedar leaf and bergamot. In the heart, green apple, aquatic notes and violet leaf lean it fruity and floral. The base turns sweeter with praliné and tonka bean, while sandalwood adds a woody footing. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Aviator and Azzaro Twin Men have a close profile.

Active (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Pecksniff's

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Pecksniff's Active Eau de Toilette is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, suited to leisure and daytime wear. Grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin zest set the first impression, while cedar leaf and cedarwood give that brightness a green, woody backdrop. Ozone adds a clean aquatic note. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it leaves a calm trail. Most pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and sport. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Jo Malone Aqua Lemon have a close profile.

Extrait de Cedrat

6.8

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Antonio Visconti Extrait de Cedrat is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with citrus and spice, then settles onto a woody, earthy base. The opening is bright with citron, mandarin orange and bergamot, while basil adds a green, spicy edge. In the heart, patchouli, iris and cedar leaf pull the scent towards the earth. The base is led by sandalwood, oud, oakmoss and cedarwood, with thyme keeping the spicy mood alive. The fougère structure keeps it dry and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these values are best taken with caution. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Creed Bois du Portugal and Terre del Garda Tassoni 225 have a close profile.

Intuition (Parfum)

8.1

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Spirit of Kings Intuition (Parfum) is a smoky, leathery unisex scent where amber, oud and spice take the lead. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though only a few votes back this up, so the ratings are tentative. It reads as unisex and suits those who want a dense, full-bodied fragrance. Saffron, cardamom and ginger bring spice over a dark woody base of Cambodian oud, castoreum and sandalwood. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose add a floral softness, while vanilla and benzoin leave a resinous sweetness. Violet leaf and cedar leaf add a green edge. Roja Parfums FM The Perfume and Rasasi Shuhrah pour Homme have a close profile.

Therianthropy

8.0

Spiritwoods

Green · Spicy · Woody

Spiritwoods Therianthropy is a green, earthy unisex scent that sets fig, black tea and fir needle against a woody, smoky background. Therianthropy wears at a moderate level for both lasting power and sillage, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are not definitive. It suits men and women alike. In the scent, fig and chamomile add a soft sweetness, while black tea brings a dry, slightly bitter edge. Fir needle, pine absolute and cedar leaf give it a green, resinous forest feel. Hay, white oud and smoky notes lay a spicy, earthy depth underneath.

The Dew on Their Hems

6.4

Lush · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lush The Dew on Their Hems is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and aquatic character, built around the feel of dew and damp earth. The scent reads cool and green throughout: cucumber and dew drop set the tone, while petrichor brings the air of earth after rain. Fir balsam, cedar leaf and cedarwood add a resinous, lightly woody backdrop, softened by sweet notes. Citrus and sweet accents keep the green side from turning sharp. Poesie Perfume Oyster! and Psychotic Frozen Liquid have a close profile.

Dark Desert Nightfall Intense

7.1

Zara · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Zara Dark Desert Nightfall Intense is a sweet, gourmand men's scent with a powdery, creamy character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. The top opens with bergamot, coconut powder and pink pepper. The heart brings Palo Santo, peach blossom and heliotrope, and the base settles on Bourbon vanilla, cedar leaf and Amberever® for a woody footing. Hermetica Sandalsun and Mugler Angel Stellar have a close profile.

Rexor

8.5

Dumo Luxury Perfume · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dumo Luxury Perfume Rexor is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh brightness of plum, eucalyptus and bergamot, runs through rose and lily of the valley, and dries down on cedar and patchouli. Plum, eucalyptus, bergamot and lemon lead, so citrus and green notes dominate, with a soft fruity, sweet edge. At the heart, pepper adds spice beside floral notes, rose and lily of the valley. The base of cedarwood, labdanum, patchouli and cedar leaf settles the scent into a woody, resinous, slightly earthy ground, with a smoky shade in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. Fresh citrus over a woody base gives it a balanced character that suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Creed Aventus for Her and Marni Marni.

Tonka Kumaru

7.1

Atelier Materi · 2026

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Materi Tonka Kumaru is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around roasted venezuelan tonka bean and vanilla resinoid. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally open to men and women. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and bitter almond, a lightly spiced, fresh start. In the heart, cedar leaf, hay absolute and roasted barley add a dry, green, woody touch. The base of vanilla resinoid, tonka, musk and amber turns creamy and sweet. Widian Yasat and French Avenue Liquid Brun have a close profile.

Black Bold

7.4

Kenneth Cole · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenneth Cole Black Bold is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of mandarin orange, ginger and basil against darker, woody notes such as smoke, cedar leaf and suede. The opening is led by mandarin orange and ginger, while basil and water mint add a green coolness to the citrus. In the heart, smoke, cedar leaf and nutmeg come in, with lotus softening the edges. The base settles on blond and black woods, musk and suede. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and slightly leathery, with a sweet streak underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this. It reads masculine. Value for money is rated high. Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Mandarin and Stetson All American have a close profile.

Cashmere

6.9

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clean Cashmere is a fresh, floral women's fragrance where citrus and green notes settle into a powdery, creamy softness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with lime, bergamot, cedar leaf and Provençal lavender, which give a clean, green lift. In the heart, gaiac wood, heliotrope, mimosa and jasmine add a floral, powdery softness. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk closes it warm, creamy and woody.

RMS x Heretic - Scarlet Moon

7.4

Heretic · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic RMS x Heretic - Scarlet Moon is a fresh unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the green, resinous air of fir and cedar. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though few have rated either, so this is only a rough guide. With no gender lean, it is easy to wear through the day. It opens on blood orange, Italian mandarin orange and petitgrain, a sweet, fruity citrus. In the heart, elemi resin, black pepper, galbanum, Siberian fir needle and violet leaf absolute add a green, spicy, resinous edge. The base of Virginia cedar, cedar leaf and hinoki cypress settles into dry, woody ground.

Crystal Oud

7.3

Alysonoldoini · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alysonoldoini Crystal Oud is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start on a woody, resinous and earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin through much of the day without announcing itself too loudly. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. It opens with black pepper, rhubarb and lemon, giving a spicy freshness. In the heart, oud, cypress, cedar leaf and benzoin build a woody, resinous body, while poppy and white truffle add floral and earthy touches. The base leans on vetiver, patchouli and frankincense, softened by musk and oakmoss. Charriol Royal White and Birkholz Royal Vetiver have a close profile.