The Perfume Library

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2005

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent built around citrus, star anise and patchouli. It opens with citrus notes, star anise and elemi resin, fresh but spiced. Neroli and jasmine meet patchouli blossom in the heart. The base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli softens with cocoa and tea, leaning powdery, earthy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine and classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Solinotes Patchouli share a close profile.

Au Coeur du Désert

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with spices and citrus notes and settles into amber, patchouli and woody notes. The top is spices and citrus notes, with amber at the heart. The base brings woody notes, patchouli, balsamic notes and ambergris. The accords build a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character, and earthy and smoky tones deepen it without making it harsh. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Un Thé au Sahara and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Artisan Pure

7.8

John Varvatos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Pure is a fresh, lightly floral men's scent led by citrus and green notes, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Citrus notes and petitgrain give it a lively, green start, iris adds a soft, slightly creamy floral touch, and woods hold it together on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, cool and far from heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Notebook Citrus & Green Tea and Arval Ductor Fresh have a close profile.

Galloway

7.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Galloway is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, green and powdery with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime wear and the warmer months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evening and night out further back. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and modern. It opens with citrus notes and pepper, the pepper adding a dry spice to the citrus freshness. In the heart, iris and orange blossom bring a powdery, floral turn. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood leaves a soft, woody finish.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

L'Humaniste

8.1

Frapin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin L'Humaniste opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and is picked less for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly find it masculine. The top is bright and spicy-cool, with citrus, black pepper and cardamom. The heart brings juniper, peony, thyme and nutmeg, green and floral sides coming forward while the spice carries on. In the base, tonka bean sweetens it slightly, while oakmoss and gin set a dry, woody ground. Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان

7.1

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان is a fresh, fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with coconut, pineapple and citrus notes, and the heart of frangipani, jasmine and ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk lead, while sweet notes push it towards a creamy, powdery gourmand feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some voters also choosing it for work and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi and Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime have a close profile.

First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Kiwano and gin tonic open it, giving a cool, fruity first impression. Citrus notes, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf follow in the heart, the pepper adding a slight edge without breaking the freshness. Amber and suede soften the base, leaving a sweet, somewhat synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.

Théorème pour Homme

8.2

Rue Broca

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, softened by a fruity sweetness and settling into woods; it suits daytime wear. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of amber and woods adds warmth. Patchouli and musk sit in the base, while the accords also carry a spicy touch and a slightly synthetic brightness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and business among the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Mugler Ice*Men have a close profile.

For Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford For Men Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that opens with citrus and spice freshness and settles into a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and the office best, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and basil. In the heart, black pepper, tobacco absolute and orange blossom add spice softened by a floral touch. The dry-down is woody and leathery, built on vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

8.0

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau pairs a bright opening of neroli, citrus notes and bergamot with the soft sweetness of jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla, a fresh, powdery scent made for women. The top is neroli, citrus notes and bergamot, clean and bright. Jasmine brings a soft floral heart, and tonka bean and vanilla carry the base towards a sweet, gourmand finish. Behind the fresh, citrusy accords sit a spicy, oriental touch and a powdery close. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards daytime and leisure but also gets votes for work and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

Yerbamate

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on green, herbal notes such as maté, tea, tarragon and mint. It opens with citrus, tarragon, mint and ylang-ylang, while green notes and aromatic herbs keep it crisp. In the heart, maté, tea, hay and lavender carry the herbal theme. The base settles on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, giving a woody, slightly powdery footing, with sweetness and spice kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Miller Harris La Pluie and Chloé Lavande have a close profile.

Private Collection (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Estēe Lauder · 1973

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Private Collection Eau de Parfum sets jasmine, honeysuckle and orange blossom on a base of sandalwood and patchouli, with fresh citrus on top; it is a green, powdery chypre floral made for women. It opens with citrus, jasmine and honeysuckle, and the heart of orange blossom, coriander and ylang-ylang softens the florals with a touch of spice. Sandalwood and patchouli settle into a dry, slightly powdery woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, office and evening get similar support. Most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Chant d'Arômes and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

Higher (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Higher Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with pear, citrus notes, peach and basil, which give a fresh, fruity, slightly green feel. In the heart, cypress, spices and rosemary add a drier, spicier edge. Musk and pear tree wood soften the base into a woody finish, with aquatic and sweet touches along the way. Dior Higher Limited Edition Black and Kappa Marino have a close profile.

Oud Imperial (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets oud, patchouli and saffron on a resinous, smoky, woody base, and it suits evenings and colder seasons. The top opens with cumin, citrus notes and jasmine, the cumin's spicy warmth brightened by the citrus. In the heart, patchouli, saffron, papyrus and frankincense turn it earthy and resinous. The base of oud, Atlas cedar, labdanum, birch, Java vetiver and sandalwood leaves an animalic, leathery, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out, while office and daily wear trail far behind. Just over half read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Le Labo Oud 27 and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Madame Glamour

7.0

Suddenly Fragrances · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Suddenly Fragrances Madame Glamour is a fresh women's scent built around jasmine and bergamot, with citrus and floral notes alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, then summer, with winter further behind. Daily wear and business settings are the most common uses, while night out and evening get fewer votes. It reads as feminine, with modern and classic readings adding to that. The brightness of citrus and bergamot spreads over the jasmine and floral notes. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, a fruity, sweet tone softens them, and the woody and powdery sides stay in the background. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Korres Bergamot Pear have a close profile.

Paradiso

7.4

Roberto Cavalli · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. Paradiso is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Its character reads mainly feminine and modern. The top opens bright with citrus notes, mandarin orange and bergamot. Jasmine in the heart adds a soft floral touch. In the base, pink pepper, cypress and stone pine leave a woody trail, and the accords also carry a fruity, sweet side. Betty Barclay Bohemian Romance and Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzurro have a close profile.

Ysatis (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Givenchy · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Ysatis Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet women's fragrance in which tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang are softened by honey, amber and vanilla. Most voters pick Ysatis for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is rarely chosen. It is said to suit evenings and nights out best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Citrus, bergamot, mandarin orange and galbanum lead the opening, with aldehydes and coconut adding a slight edge. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine, Egyptian rose and ylang-ylang turn floral and powdery, while honey and narcissus add sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and civet builds a spicy, woody, animalic chypre foundation. Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva share a close profile.

Kokain Gold

7.8

Rammstein · 2021

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rammstein Kokain Gold is a men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with citrus and spice set on a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top holds copaiba balsam, frankincense and Sichuan pepper, while citrus notes, turmeric and bitter orange make up the heart. A sweet accord softens the spicy, citrusy side. In the base, ambergris, poivrol and Madagascan vetiver pull the scent towards earthy, smoky and slightly leathery ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Masculine is the character voted most often. Olfactive Studio Woody Mood and House of Orpheus 93 have a close profile.

Qatar

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Qatar is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet frame deepened by resin, spice and smoke. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of violet, pear, peach, Grasse jasmine and May rose gives a fruity floral softness. In the base, vanilla, oud, patchouli, labdanum and styrax dominate, and the dry-down settles into a sweet, woody, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. Roja Parfums Kuwait and Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Black Tier have a close profile.

Papilefiko

7.9

Nishane · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nishane Papilefiko is a unisex fragrance that carries cardamom, coriander and jasmine into the green, resinous air of Provençal lavender and fir balsam. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and sits comfortably in leisure hours too. Voters read it as closer to masculine. It opens with citrus notes, cardamom and coriander, fresh and spicy. In the heart, jasmine, artemisia and lavender balance floral and green tones. It dries down onto fir balsam, styrax and moss, a woody, resinous base, while a fruity, sweet side stays in the background.

Hacivat Oud

7.9

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Nishane Hacivat Oud pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spice, resin and a smoky woodiness; it is a unisex scent, though most voters read it as masculine and modern. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays with the wearer and fills the space around them for a long time. Voters spread across fall, summer and spring fairly evenly, with winter a little behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. It opens with citrus notes, pineapple, black pepper and pink pepper, fresh, fruity and spicy at once. In the heart, jasmine and frankincense come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, vetiver and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, creamy finish. Creed Aventus and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.

Jannah

8.0

Anfas

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Anfas Jannah is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with citrus and floral notes, moves into green jasmine and water lily at the heart, and rests on musk. An aquatic, fruity freshness leads, softened by a sweet, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads open to both. Al Rehab Lovely and Afnan Perfumes Pure Musk have a close profile.