The Perfume Library

Versace Man Eau Fraîche (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Starfruit and white lemon open with a fruity brightness, softened by rosewood. In the heart, tarragon, clary sage and cedar leaf add a green, woody note. The base of musk, amber and sycamore wood leaves a calm, slightly sweet footing, with an aquatic, synthetic touch running throughout. Most voters pick summer, then spring. Leisure, daily wear and sport come first, with the office also a fit. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine.

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.

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Beyond

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Beyond is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that pairs a bright opening with spice, sweetness and a leathery, woody base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most place it in fall and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him share a close profile. Ginger leads at the top, with leather at the heart. Saffron and cedar leaf dry it down at the base. The fresh, citrus feel turns sweeter with spice, and the leathery, woody side gradually takes over.

Arso

8.1

Profumum Roma · 2010

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Profumum Roma Arso is a green, smoky unisex scent built around leather, pine resin, frankincense and cedar leaf, suited to evenings in the cooler months. It reads as a single whole: a leathery, resinous backbone with the green, woody tones of cedar leaf alongside. Frankincense adds a smoky, spicy edge, while the sweet accord softens the firmness and an earthy depth stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure the most mentioned uses, and summer rarely chosen. Most voters find it masculine. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.

Euphoria Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Elite (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Floris · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris Elite Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fougère with a green, spicy and woody character and a leathery edge, and it reads as a men's fragrance. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. It suits business and leisure wear best, with evening and night-out use less favoured. Voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and cedar leaf, a bright, green start. The heart brings fir balsam, lavender and laurel. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and cedarwood set a woody foundation. Azzaro pour Homme and Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum

8.2

Bottega Veneta · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum is a woody, spicy fragrance for men that links a green opening of cardamom and cedar leaf to a warm base of leather and tonka bean. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. Evening, leisure, night out and business draw similar shares of votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Cardamom and cedar leaf start green and spicy. Fir balsam and pimento add a resinous, peppery heart. In the base, leather and tonka bean sweeten it and settle into a leathery, smoky, earthy warmth. Its profile is close to Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré.

Lacoste Red (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Lacoste · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Red Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green fragrance for men that suits spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily and sport use lead, and most people read it as masculine and modern. It opens with green apple, arborvitae and Maclura fruit, giving a fresh, citrusy, fruity start. Jasmine, Siberian stone pine and cedar leaf in the heart push the green towards wood. Vetiver, patchouli and white musk leave a lightly spicy, slightly sweet woody base.

Silver Shadow (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Davidoff · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Silver Shadow Eau de Toilette opens with orange and cedar leaf, then settles into saffron, cedarwood, amber and patchouli: a fresh, woody fragrance made for men. The opening is citrusy and lightly fruity, with orange alongside the green-woody cedar leaf. In the heart, saffron adds spice and cedarwood gives a dry backbone. The base of amber and patchouli turns sweeter, with a powdery, oriental warmth and a faintly synthetic edge. Most voters find it masculine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Autumn and spring lead the votes, with winter and summer behind, and daytime, leisure and office wear are the most common settings. It has been discontinued. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan and Scorpio Noir Absolu have a close profile.

Cuir Sacré

7.4

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré opens on cypress, cardamom and juniper berry and settles into vetiver, leather and cypriol, a fresh, smoky leather scent described as unisex. It starts with the green, spicy coolness of cypress, cardamom and juniper berry. In the heart, cedar leaf, saffron and frankincense build a resinous, woody base. At the bottom, vetiver, leather and cypriol leave an earthy, smoky, leathery trail. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Davidoff Wood Blend have a close profile.

Succus

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Succus is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the workday; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and only a few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and the character votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes include juniper, cedar leaf, rhubarb and mandarin orange, so it opens herbal and citrusy with a light sweetness. Black pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, and vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Texas cedar give it a woody base. A synthetic touch also runs through the accords.

Olympic Rainforest

7.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Rainforest by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a unisex scent that carries the damp, green, earthy air of a rainforest. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine readings sit side by side, so it has no clear gender lean. Oakmoss, mushrooms and earthy notes build a moist, mossy ground. Balsam fir, black spruce, Lawson cypress and cedar leaf add a cool, resinous, woody edge. Fresh, green and floral accords, helped by wild flowers and rhododendron, lighten that weight.

Euphoria Men Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Calvin Klein · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Euphoria Men Intense Eau de Toilette opens with pepper and ginger over a base of vetiver, patchouli and oud, making it a spicy, woody scent for men; it has been discontinued. The opening is sharp and fresh, with pepper, ginger and sudachi. In the heart, cedar leaf, sage and black basil push it towards a green, dry feel. The base of vetiver, patchouli, labdanum, oud, myrrh and amber adds a sweet, oriental warmth, and the accords also bring out fruity and gourmand sides. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily wear also has its place. Most voters find it masculine. Calvin Klein Euphoria Men (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) have a close profile.

Orangea

7.5

Profumum Roma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumum Roma Orangea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure, daytime and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter trail well behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. Bergamot and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel, mint adds coolness, and cedar leaf brings a green, woody edge. Fresh, floral and green accords lead, with fruity and sweet touches kept light. Xerjoff Renaissance and Dior Escale à Parati have a close profile.

Un Air de Bretagne

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Un Air de Bretagne is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. Neroli brings a bright, floral citrus edge, while algae absolute and cypress absolute add a green, sea-air freshness. Cedar leaf pulls it towards a spicy, woody line, and ambergris softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Roberto Capucci Lungomare and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Saltus

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Liquides Imaginaires Saltus is a woody, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Camphor and eucalyptus give it a cool, fresh edge. Cedar leaf adds green, sandalwood the woody body. Frankincense and styrax bring a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while animalic notes and tonka bean lay down a warm, earthy base.

Indigo Smoke

7.6

Arquiste · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Arquiste Indigo Smoke is a smoky, green and woody unisex scent built around Lapsang Souchong tea, pine tar and incense, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Character votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver alongside the smoky tea. In the heart, apricot and vanilla absolute sweeten it, while cassia and gaiac wood add spice and wood. The base of pine tar, incense and cedar leaf dries down smoky and resinous. Mancera Red Tobacco and Haute Fragrance Company Sword Dancer have a close profile.

Wild Desires

7.2

Birkholz

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Birkholz Wild Desires is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy start to a sweet, spicy and woody base. Citrus notes, green apple and bergamot give it a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, cinnamon, geranium and cedar leaf add a spicy warmth. As it settles, tonka bean, cedarwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a soft woodiness, with an aquatic edge lingering behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, summer and fall, and for leisure, daily and business wear; fewer pick winter. Voters lean masculine on character, though it can also read as unisex. Birkholz Aqua Wissemara and Arabian Oud Ehsas Khas have a close profile.

Eternity Now for Men

6.1

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Calvin Klein Eternity Now for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, creamy vanilla finish, leaning towards daily wear and spring. It opens with star anise, coconut water and ginger, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, starfruit, cedar leaf and patchouli bring a woody backbone. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Atlas cedar and tonka bean sweetens everything and ends powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with business also named. It reads masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.

Bois Sikar

7.0

Atelier des Ors · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Atelier des Ors Bois Sikar is a unisex scent where nutmeg, vetiver and frankincense build a woody, smoky frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads closer to masculine, though many call it classic. The profile is spicy and woody. It opens with nutmeg, gaiac wood and precious woods, with vetiver, styrax and cedar leaf at the heart. The base of frankincense, tobacco absolute and cypriol adds resinous, earthy and leathery depth. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.

Luce

7.7

Meo Fusciuni · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni Luce is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around birch, leather and sandalwood. It opens with birch, leather and cedar leaf, a dry, smoky woodiness. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and tobacco add an earthy depth. The base of vanilla, benzoin and ambergris sweetens it and turns it resinous and oriental. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall, then winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Montale Fantastic Oud and M. Micallef Patchouli have a close profile.

Classic Myrrh

7.8

Von Eusersdorff · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Von Eusersdorff Classic Myrrh is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy and resinous character on a woody, smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. It opens with frankincense, cedar leaf and petitgrain; in the heart, sandalwood, violet and gaiac wood soften it. The base of cistus, patchouli and vetiver adds an earthy, smoky depth. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Patchouly and Parfums de Marly Nisean.

Obsessed for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Calvin Klein · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsessed for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, woody scent for men that ties black cardamom and Sichuan pepper to blond leather and patchouli. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters find it masculine, with a share calling it modern. It opens with black cardamom, Sichuan pepper and sweetie, spicy with a light fruity edge. Blond leather, labdanum and cedar leaf give the heart a woody body. Patchouli, ambrox and vanilla sweeten the base as it dries; the overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic.