The Perfume Library

Encounter (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Encounter Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose sweet fruity side is balanced by spice and wood, and it leans towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits daily, leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and rum. The heart holds cognac, jasmine, patchouli and pepper, and the base dries down to musk, cedarwood and oud. The fresh, sweet and spicy sides blend together, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Ralph Lauren Polo Black and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste have a close profile.

Horizon (2013)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Horizon is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. More voters call it masculine, but the feminine vote is strong too, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with rose, candied mandarin orange and bitter orange zest, a bright start that is sweet and slightly sharp. In the heart, roasted almond, cocoa, cognac and tobacco take over, and the base settles into a warm, resinous mix of honey, vanilla, benzoin and leather. The earthy, leathery side keeps the sweetness in check.

Porto Bello

7.6

Le Couvent · 2018

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Le Couvent Porto Bello is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and relaxed time out, built on citrus and spice over a sweet, smoky warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine votes are strong too, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with orange zest, a bright, fruity citrus note. Davana in the heart adds a sweet, fruity softness. In the base, cognac and frankincense take over, leaving a creamy, resinous, woody warmth with a touch of smoke.

Benzin

6.2

Rammstein · 2023

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rammstein Benzin is a smoky, leather-driven unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Smoky notes, nuts, cognac and rum open it, with birch, leather and frankincense in the heart. Vetiver, musk, castoreum and amber settle underneath, giving a woody, animal, resinous base. A synthetic and spicy edge runs through the blend. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and evenings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine.

Je Suis un Homme

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme is a leathery, animalic men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of myrtle, bitter orange and bergamot with cognac, cinnamon and clove; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens green and fresh with myrtle, bitter orange, bergamot and lemon. Cognac, cinnamon and clove then add a spicy warmth. At the base, animalic notes, leather and patchouli build a heavy, woody footing. Woods of Windsor For Men / For Gentlemen and Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa have a close profile.

Drunk Saffron

7.6

Borntostandout · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Borntostandout Drunk Saffron is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a fruity, gourmand and leathery character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top opens with cognac and plum, which bring a fruity sweetness. In the heart, leather, coffee and saffron build a spicy, leathery core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, musk and vanilla settles it into a creamy, gourmand softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is barely mentioned. Night outs and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close.

Harmonious

8.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Harmonious is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top opens warm and spicy with cognac, rum, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. May rose and orris root in the heart add a floral, powdery softness. The base settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness of leather, vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

Lady Million Empire

7.3

Rabanne · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Lady Million Empire is a feminine scent that sets a sweet, creamy, gourmand layer over a floral and fruity frame. Cherry plum and cognac bring a sweet warmth, while magnolia and orange blossom carry the floral side. Osmanthus absolute and vanilla pull it toward something soft and creamy, with patchouli leaving a light depth underneath. The overall feel is sweet and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans toward leisure and night-out wear, and suits daily use too. More than half of voters find it feminine. Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.

Amber Aquilaria

6.7

Electimuss · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Electimuss Amber Aquilaria is a sweet, spicy and smoky floral-oriental, described as unisex and suited to the evenings of the colder months. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer chosen by few. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and sits back on business and daily days. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though the feminine share is far from small. Bergamot, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity brightness, with cinnamon adding spice. At the heart, neroli, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral layer, joined by cognac. In the base, oud, ambergris, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla give it a resinous, woody, smoky warmth. Guerlain Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

A.E.O.M.

7.3

Aura Perfume · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Obsidian

8.2

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

French Avenue Obsidian is a unisex scent where bergamot, Italian lemon and cognac lead into cinnamon and caramel, joining fresh citrus with sweet spice. It opens cool, with ice accord, bergamot and Italian lemon at the front, while mandarin orange, bitter orange and grapefruit widen the citrus. In the heart, cognac, cinnamon and caramel soften it into a gourmand sweetness. The base of tonka bean, oak, sandalwood and myrrh settles it into a woody, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits nights out, evenings and leisure time. Voters read it as modern and slightly masculine. Kismet Magic and Cocktail Intense have a close profile.

Escada pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Escada · 1993

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Escada pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine, classic scent in which lavender, orange and bergamot give way to a spicy, sweet base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, orange, bergamot and Italian lemon in a bright citrus layer. Toward the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, kept dry by juniper and bay leaf. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten, while patchouli adds a woody, slightly smoky depth. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Escape for Him and Boucheron Jaïpur Homme (Eau de Parfum).

Evening Rose

7.6

Aerin · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aerin Evening Rose is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sets rose in a sweet, fruity frame. Bulgarian rose absolute and Rosa centifolia sit at the centre, with blackberry softening the rose in a fruity sweetness. Cognac adds a warm, dark note, while frankincense brings a spicy, woody depth. It reads as one blend, with no clear split between opening and base. Most voters call it feminine, though a good share also find it classic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Fall and spring lead the season votes, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Aerin Evening Rose d'Or and Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose have a close profile.

Addicted

8.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Addicted is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cognac, cinnamon and vanilla, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It sits between masculine and feminine, a little closer to masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with cognac, and cinnamon, apple and honey carry the heart. The base brings chocolate, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, so a fruity, spicy, creamy sweetness dominates. Aaron Terence Hughes Addicted+ and French Avenue Royal Blend have a close profile.

Viole Nere

8.5

Meo Fusciuni · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere is a unisex perfume built around violet, iris and rose, giving a powdery, sweet floral character set on a woody base of oakmoss and vetiver. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits somewhere between the two. Violet, iris and rose lead, while jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley widen the floral side. Vanilla and sandalwood add a creamy sweetness, and frankincense and patchouli bring a resinous, smoky depth. Cognac and blackcurrant stay in the background of this warm structure.

Signature Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Zaharoff · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Zaharoff Signature Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, where tobacco and resinous woods build a warm, dense character. The top opens with French lavender, rum, star anise and cognac, giving it a spicy, boozy start. In the heart, honey, tobacco and oud come forward, with fir balsam and cedar laying a woody base. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and black amber sweeten it and settle into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings the most chosen moments, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

Spiritcask

7.4

Jorum Studio · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jorum Studio Spiritcask is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine, with masculine votes slightly ahead and feminine close behind. Cognac, rum absolute, moonshine whiskey and oak wood form the core, sweetened by caramel and bourbon vanilla absolute. Leather, coffee and cocoa add a smoky, creamy depth, while jasmine and ylang-ylang keep the floral side in the background.

Burning Ben

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Burning Ben is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand core against smoky, leathery and resinous tones; it has been discontinued. Cherry, plum and dark chocolate carry the sweetness, with espresso and hazelnut deepening the gourmand side. Tar, leather, tobacco and burnt rubber push against it with a smoky, hard edge. Amber, labdanum and frankincense bring resinous warmth, while patchouli and hay absolute add an earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to many voters, though classic and modern votes also appear. Amouage Interlude Man and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours share a close profile.

Angelic Elixir

8.7

The Dua Brand · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir is a unisex scent that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice and wood. Cognac and praliné give it a sweet, rounded warmth, while vanilla and tonka bean deepen the gourmand side. Cinnamon adds a spicy glow, and sandalwood and oak settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is rich, oriental and sweet. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't commit to one side. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic and Fragrance World Cocktail Intense have a close profile.

Beat Café

7.4

Jusbox · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jusbox Beat Café is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around cognac, black pepper and black leather, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens warm and peppery with cognac, black pepper and coriander seed. The heart turns smoky and leathery with labdanum, black leather and tobacco. It dries down woody and resinous, with cedarwood, vetiver and benzoin adding a sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards a masculine character. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Bois d'Ombrie

7.1

Eau d'Italie · 2006

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau d'Italie Bois d'Ombrie is a unisex scent built around leather, vetiver and patchouli, green, woody and smoky in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with carrot, calamus and cognac, and the heart holds leather, iris and copaiba balsam. The base is vetiver, patchouli, tobacco and opoponax. A green, spicy start settles into an earthy, resinous, leathery woodiness. Jovoy Private Label and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile.

Profile 1: Medusa

8.1

Ikiryō · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Profile 1: Medusa is a sweet, resinous scent where floral and fruity notes sit on a smoky, earthy base. This discontinued unisex fragrance leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as wearable by either. Blackberry, black rose and magnolia form the floral-fruity side. Clove and carnation add spice, patchouli and Spanish moss bring earth, and embers and stone point to smoke. Amber, labdanum and Peru balsam wrap it all in a sweet, resinous warmth. It has no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole.

Ala

7.8

Régalien · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Régalien Ala is a sweet, spicy and gourmand unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top opens with coriander, cognac, apricot, whisky and cinnamon, fruity and spicy at once. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, geranium, honey and rosemary soften the rose with a honeyed sweetness. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, amber, labdanum and vanilla dries down resinous and oriental. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions; summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads truly unisex. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.

Summanus

7.0

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Electimuss Summanus is a unisex scent that pairs the resinous freshness of pine with ginger and cardamom spice, then settles into the sweet woodiness of tonka and sandalwood. It opens with pine, elemi resin, ginger and cardamom up front, while orange and bergamot soften that sharp start. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and cognac add a warm, sweet floral touch. The base rests on tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood, leaving a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evening, nights out and leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Paglieri Venetiae and Serge Lutens La myrrhe have a close profile.