The Perfume Library

Aventus

8.4

Creed · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Aventus opens fresh and fruity and settles onto a woody, smoky base, with a clearly masculine character. Aventus has good longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall also fits, and winter plays a smaller part. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, while modern and classic readings also appear. It opens with bergamot, lemon, apple and blackcurrant, a bright fruity start with a thread of spice from pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and pineapple soften the sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, birch and oakmoss leave a woody, smoky trail. Monkoku Royal Vento and Mazzolari Nero have a close profile.

Alexandria II (Parfum)

8.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, apple, cinnamon and rosewood; in the heart, cedarwood and Bulgarian rose lead while lily of the valley softens the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber, Laotian oud and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favor evenings and nights out over daytime or office wear. It leans masculine and reads classic. Its profile is close to Alexandria III and Alexandria.

La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2009

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Bergamot and cardamom open it clean and lightly spiced. In the heart, cedarwood, black pepper and lavender come forward, with the woody and spicy side leading. In the base, vetiver and tonka bean pull it towards both dryness and sweetness, leaving a warm, powdery oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Its character is mostly described as masculine, modern and classic. Sober Bangkok and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character on a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and it also suits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and slightly herbal with cardamom, mint, bergamot, lavender and tarragon. In the heart, caraway, cinnamon and neroli balance the spice with a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and closes powdery and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Armure Collector and Le Mâle Cologne Tonique 1999 have a close profile.

The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets bright bergamot and Tarocco orange against the warmth of sandalwood and amber. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, then moves into French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender. The base holds Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood. The fruity, sweet side leads, while spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with summer a distant last. About half of voters call it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Rugir have a close profile.

Cool Water (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Davidoff · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens with lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary and coriander, a cool and herbal start. Neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood soften the heart, while oakmoss, amber, musk and cedarwood form a woody base. Aquatic and citrus accords set the overall mood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Câline Absolute Blue and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Ani (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Nishane · 2019

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Ani Extrait de Parfum is a woody, gourmand-leaning unisex scent in which pink pepper and cardamom spice are sweetened by Turkish rose, vanilla and patchouli. The top pairs pink pepper, blue ginger, bergamot and green notes for a fresh, spiced opening. Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant form the heart, and the base settles into a warm, creamy mix of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Benzoin and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Orange Flamingo

8.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it is most often matched with. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for masculine. The top opens with orange blossom, bergamot and orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, cedarwood and clove bring out the floral side. The base of woody notes and musk dries down sweet and creamy. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Hacivat

8.2

Nishane · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat is a unisex fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot, then grounds itself in patchouli and oakmoss. The top notes of pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and cedarwood come forward, and the green and spicy sides gain weight. The base of oakmoss, Clearwood™ and dry woods settles into a woody, earthy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions mentioned most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Two perfumes with a close profile are Nishane Hacivat X and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the freshness of lemon and bergamot, then softens into tonka and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter trails well behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and black pepper giving a spicy edge. In the heart, lemon and bergamot keep it bright while leather and New Caledonian sandalwood lay a woody base. In the base, tonka bean, amber and Bourbon vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with Haitian vetiver and cedarwood holding the woody character. Xerjoff P.33 and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.

Sun Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Jil Sander · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a light sweetness, best suited to summer and spring days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and they reach for it mainly for leisure and daytime wear, with sport and office use following. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and votes for its character lean masculine and modern. It opens with calone, rosemary and bergamot, a bright, watery start. Nutmeg and cardamom bring spice to the heart, while frangipani and musk soften it with a floral, creamy touch. Cedarwood and amber settle the base into a woody, slightly sweet finish.

Bentley for Men Intense

7.6

Bentley · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley for Men Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around black pepper, leather and labdanum. It opens with black pepper, African geranium and frankincense, so spice and resin show up straight away. In the heart, clary sage, leather and labdanum turn it leathery and smoky. Cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, and the sweetness keeps an oriental warmth running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine and classic. Bentley for Men and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Green Irish Tweed

8.1

Creed · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Green Irish Tweed pairs lemon, galbanum and lavender in a green, fresh and woody style, a masculine scent for spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens with vervain, lemon, bergamot and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, violet leaf and violet bring a soft floral touch. Oakmoss, Indian sandalwood and cedarwood leave it on a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, business and leisure wear leading. Most see it as masculine and classic. Issey Miyake A Scent and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Fico di Amalfi

8.2

Acqua di Parma · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, setting the green, lightly sweet side of fig against an aquatic freshness. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, jasmine, fig nectar and pink pepper come forward, with the fruity sweetness balanced by green and aquatic tones. The base of cedarwood, benzoin and fig wood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer, then spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. It draws votes as both masculine and feminine, sitting between the two. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Widian Granada have a close profile.

Renaissance

8.1

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Renaissance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with mint and Bulgarian rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, daytime and leisure wear lead, and it also gets chosen for the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. The top is fresh and lightly fruity, built from mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and petitgrain. Mint, lily of the valley and rose add a floral, green coolness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, softly sweet finish. Bois 1920 Scorzaforza and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Sedley

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Sedley is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, followed by business and sport. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share call it modern. Creed Himalaya and Montblanc Legend Blue have a close profile. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords lead, with a spicy and woody line behind them. Aquatic notes, bergamot and spearmint give the opening its coolness. Lavender and Bourbon geranium take the heart. White musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Delina (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, rhubarb and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, Turkish rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmeran, which make it creamy and powdery, while vetiver, frankincense and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Monkoku Rose Allure and Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Angélique Noire

8.6

Guerlain · 2005

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Angélique Noire is a unisex scent that softens the green, spicy character of French angelica root and seed with vanilla. Angelica root and seed, together with pink pepper, give the scent its green, floral and spicy side. Vanilla sweetens it into a creamy, powdery gourmand texture, and cedarwood leaves a woody base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Although it is unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Kilian Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Versace pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Versace · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with neroli, bergamot, lemon and bitter orange leaf, which give it a bright, clean start. The heart of hyacinth, geranium, clary sage and cedarwood is floral and woody, with aquatic and spicy touches alongside. Musk, tonka bean, mineral amber and oud soften and settle the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, office and sport. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Aqualis Brenton and Rasasi Hatem.

La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens on ginger, cardamom and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom bring spice at the start, lifted by the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, geranium and French lavender add a floral, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver and cedarwood settles it on a dry, woody footing. The fresh accord leads, while the sweet and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. It reads as masculine and modern. La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Infinity Silver have a close profile.

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.