The Perfume Library

Must pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) / Must de Cartier pour Homme

8.0

Cartier · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Must pour Homme / Must de Cartier pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and green freshness over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange for citrus freshness, while aniseed and olive leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and ginger bring spice in the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten it, with vetiver and cedar leaving a dry, woody finish.

Silver Rain (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

La Prairie · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, apple and blackberry, moves through magnolia and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh, fruity and sweet-woody scent for women. The top is bright with bergamot, apple and blackberry, while coriander and aniseed add a light spice. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and rose give a soft floral core, and sugar and plum deepen the sweetness. The base leans on sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, with patchouli and oud adding a woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Prairie Silver Rain (Sheer Mist) and Harry Lehmann Sucre.

Signature - Oud Wood & Dark Vanilla

6.7

Axe · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Axe Signature - Oud Wood & Dark Vanilla is a masculine scent whose sweet, gourmand base is wrapped in spice and smoke. It opens lightly spicy and fresh with coriander, mandarin orange and black pepper. Clary sage absolute and nutmeg form the heart, while oud, vanilla, patchouli and tobacco settle into a woody, creamy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It fits everyday wear as well as evenings and reads as masculine. Lalique Noir Premier - Or Intemporel 1888 and The Dua Brand Cumbria have a close profile.

Reckless (Parfum)

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Reckless is a clearly feminine perfume whose floral, sweet character is deepened by spice and a powdery woody tone. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though daily and business wear get votes too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange for a bright citrus lift. The heart builds a floral body from neroli, May rose, Grasse jasmine and geranium. In the base, vanilla, musk, cinnamon and benzoin leave a sweet, spicy warmth. Roja Parfums Reckless (2011) Eau de Parfum and Reckless Essence de Parfum have a close profile.

Zizonia

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Zizonia is a unisex scent where citrus and spice meet on a fresh, green, woody base; it leans towards everyday wear and has been discontinued. It opens with orange, coriander and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, geranium, black pepper, nutmeg and cumin bring the spice forward, with lavender softening the picture. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli dries down to a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority pick. It sits closer to daily, leisure and office wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Creed Cèdre Blanc and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Gianfranco Ferré (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Gianfranco Ferré · 1984

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Eau de Toilette is a dense floral scent with green and spicy edges, made for women, classic in style and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. About half of voters call it feminine, and some also find it classic. It opens with hyacinth, tuberose, orange blossom and bergamot. The heart brings rose, carnation and orchid. In the base, sandalwood, amber and musk form a woody, resinous foundation. The floral character deepens with sweet, fruity and animalic touches. Chloé Chloé and Salvador Dali Dali have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Silver Black / Azzaro pour Homme Onyx (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Azzaro · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro pour Homme Silver Black / Azzaro pour Homme Onyx Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent built around juniper, bergamot and green apple. Juniper, coriander and bergamot give it a crisp, lightly spicy start, while green apple adds a fruity green edge. Patchouli, vetiver and ambroxan form the woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus and Zara Lush Vetiver have a close profile.

Sotto Voce

7.6

Laura Biagiotti · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and powdery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as feminine, and it leans slightly towards spring and autumn, with evenings and nights out the occasions it suits best. It opens with peach, plum and coriander for a fruity sweetness, with mahogany adding a woody touch. At the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope, orchid and tuberose form a full floral bouquet. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and musk leaves it warm, powdery and sweet.

Furyo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Jacques Bogart · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart Furyo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's scent that pairs a floral, spicy streak with a sweet, powdery and animalic base, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top holds coriander, bergamot, lavender and green notes, and the heart moves to jasmine, geranium, cinnamon and thyme. The base is dominated by vetiver, amber, civet, patchouli and oakmoss, with vanilla and musk sweetening it. Among the accords, oriental, resinous, smoky and leathery tones stand out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Half call its character masculine, and a good share call it classic. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vetiver Bourbon

7.6

Monotheme · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monotheme Vetiver Bourbon is a fresh, green citrus scent set on an earthy vetiver base, aimed mainly at men. It opens bright, spicy and slightly bitter with lemon, bergamot, coriander and artemisia. In the heart, orange blossom and Bourbon vetiver take over, and the earthy side of the vetiver defines the character. Sandalwood and oakmoss form a dry, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office top the occasions. Most see it as masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. Malizia Uomo Vetyver and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Eau de Lancaster

7.7

Lancaster

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancaster Eau de Lancaster is a fresh, floral chypre for women that pairs mandarin orange, bergamot and coriander with a heart of lily and jasmine, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and work, and it sits further back for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine or classic. It opens bright with citrus, coriander and basil, and lavender adds a green, herbal edge. The heart turns floral and soft with lily, jasmine, peach and rosewood. The base settles into vanilla and amber for sweetness and warmth, while oakmoss leaves a woody, powdery chypre backdrop. Rochas Eau de Rochas and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Eau de Lit

7.2

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Lit is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, spicy pairing of star anise and bergamot, moves through Tunisian neroli and green notes, and softens into vanilla and white musk. The opening of star anise, coriander and bergamot is lightly spicy and citrusy, with aromatic notes rounding it out. At the heart, Tunisian neroli and green notes give it a floral, leafy face. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business. Votes lean feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

L'Eau Neuve - Inédite

7.6

Lubin · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin L'Eau Neuve - Inédite is a spicy floral built on damask rose, clove and cinnamon, softening towards vanilla and cashmere wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, though evenings and nights out are not ruled out. It is sold as a women's perfume, and most voters call it feminine or classic. Pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange open it brightly; rose and damask rose then mix with the warmth of clove and cinnamon, while lilac and nectarine add a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, white musk, iris, patchouli and cedarwood settle it into a powdery, woody warmth. Chanel Allure Sensuelle and Jean Paul Gaultier Fragile have a close profile.

Duetto

7.7

Sospiro · 2011

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sospiro Duetto is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing floral and spicy accords with a woody, resinous base. It opens with pink pepper, coriander and ylang-ylang, and rose, jasmine and clove sit at the heart. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, oud and vanilla weigh most, softened by ambergris and musk. The overall feel is floral and spicy, drying down oriental, woody and slightly animalic. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for night outs and evenings. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Mancera Roseaoud & Musc and Taif Al-Emarat UAE Oud have a close profile.

Plus Plus Masculine (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Diesel · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Plus Plus Masculine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading and evening or night out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, orange, heliotrope and palm leaf, keeping things fresh and citrusy. The heart brings jasmine, violet, sage and cardamom, mixing floral and spicy sides. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and cinnamon take over, leaving a sweet, spicy finish. Montblanc Individuel and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Acqua Essenziale Colonia

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that most voters pick for summer and spring and for everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with few votes for evening or night out. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and coriander. The heart brings orange blossom, clary sage and lavender, giving a green, floral middle. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Azzaro Azzaro Sport and Al Haramain Étoiles Silver have a close profile.

La Fumée Arabie

7.9

Miller Harris · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris La Fumée Arabie is a unisex scent that ties the spicy opening of cardamom, cumin and coriander to a smoky sweetness of birch tar and oud; it has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, cistus, cumin and coriander open spicy. At the heart, frankincense, birch tar and cedar build a resinous, smoky woodiness. In the base, vanilla, oud, ash and rose soften the sweetness and close the scent with an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of votes call it feminine. Tom Ford Sahara Noir and Miller Harris La Fumée Ottoman have a close profile.

Portofino Noir

8.3

Riiffs

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Riiffs Portofino Noir is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a spicy, woody sweetness. Grapefruit, basil and coriander give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, ginger, orange blossom and cardamom bring the spice forward, with a creamy softness running through. The base of tobacco, cedar and amber leaves it sweet, oriental and woody. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Alexandria Fragrances Ovation and The Dua Brand 1 and Only have a close profile.

eo02

7.1

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke eo02 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, whether at work or at leisure. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: not a heavy scent that fills a room, nor one that vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter far behind. It works in the office as well as on a casual weekend. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, coriander and galbanum, bright and green. In the heart, jasmine, rose, thyme and fir blend floral notes into the greenery. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla settles it on a woody, sweet footing, with spice staying in the background.

XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse

7.7

Cartier · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Cartier XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. A floral, sweet line rests on a spicy, woody base. Jasmine, nutmeg and coriander come forward, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, powdery edge and patchouli gives an earthy depth. The oriental character feels warm and dense.

Irth (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Nabeel · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nabeel Irth Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits winter and autumn evenings. It opens with damask rose, coffee, cinnamon and peach, the fruity sweetness held in check by spice. Toward the heart, cedarwood, jasmine and oud come in, and the floral side settles onto a woody, smoky base. Vanilla, amber and labdanum soften it in the end. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evenings and nights out lead, while daytime wear trails behind. It leans masculine but works as a unisex scent.

Tempête d'Automne

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jacques Fath Tempête d'Automne is a unisex autumn scent that wraps a floral, sweet core in spice, wood and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with pink pepper adding a slight bite. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and lavender mingle with cinnamon and coriander. The base turns creamy and soft with tonka bean absolute, milk and musk, while sandalwood and leathery notes leave a dry trace behind.

Occhio di tigre

8.4

Baldi · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Baldi Occhio di tigre is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental with a powdery floral side and a faintly smoky woody edge, launched as a women's fragrance and now discontinued. The top holds lavender, coriander and bergamot, and the heart of geranium, sage and nutmeg adds an aromatic, spiced turn. The base of vanilla, benzoin, patchouli and heliotrope takes over, settling into a sweet, powdery and resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though plenty wear it by day too. Most read it as feminine, but a fair number find it masculine.

Dark Temptation (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Axe · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Axe Dark Temptation Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand-leaning men's scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters wear it for leisure, evenings and daily use, and pick autumn first, then winter and spring. It reads modern and masculine. It opens fruity and lightly spicy with cherry, pear, coriander and ginger. Red pepper, sage and basil keep the heart spicy, and the base turns warm and sweet with vanilla, chocolate, amber and cream. The overall feel is synthetic, sweet and fruity.