The Perfume Library

Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême

8.3

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic accords, dry rather than sweet, and suited to spring and summer days. It opens cool with cypress, mint and mandarin orange, then black pepper and clary sage add a light spicy, herbal edge in the heart. As it dries down, white musk, sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean settle into a woody, powdery and creamy base. The fruity and sweet accords stay in the background, softening the fresh character rather than leading it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, and business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum).

London (Extrait de Parfum)

9.0

Widian · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Widian London Extrait de Parfum is an unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet body against spice, wood and leather. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear well behind. Voters read it as masculine more than anything else, followed by modern and classic. It opens with violet, cypress and oud. Raspberry and lily of the valley bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. The base is musk, leather, vanilla and amber, which softens and sweetens the scent while keeping its leathery, woody and oriental side. Monkoku Berry Oud and Scentiments London have a close profile.

Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Lalique · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lalique Encre Noire Eau de Toilette is a green, woody fragrance for men, opening with cypress and vetiveryl acetate and built around two different vetivers in the heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and also gets votes for daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Cypress and vetiveryl acetate give a fresh, green start. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and Haitian vetiver form an earthy, smoky core. Cashmere wood and musk soften it at the base, while the spicy and resinous touches stay behind the woody character. Lalique Encre Noire Sport and Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon have a close profile.

Pegasus

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Pegasus is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, creamy base. Bergamot, cypress and heliotrope give it a fresh start, while lavender, jasmine and bitter almond lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy touches soften the floral side. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer gets the fewest votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Zimaya Phantom Paragon have a close profile.

Le Beau Le Parfum

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails well behind. Leisure, a night out and evenings are the occasions mentioned most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and fruity overall: pineapple and coconut bring a sweet, creamy note, with ginger and cypress keeping it lively. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris build a creamy, woody base, while iris and patchouli stay in the background. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Oud Republic

8.9

Pana Dora · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Oud Republic is a woody, sweet unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, built around oud, vanilla and spice. It opens with grapefruit, saffron and thyme, fresh but spiced, while jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch. In the heart, cardamom, Bulgarian rose and lavender join amber. The base of oud, vanilla, sandalwood and cedar settles into a creamy, sweet, woody finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, with spring well behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

Acqua di Giò Profondo (2020) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo is a fresh, watery men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens cool and citrusy with Aquozone, Brazilian green mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, lavender, rosemary, cypress and mastic absolute add a green, spicy edge. The base of mineral amber, musk and Guatemala patchouly settles the scent on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine, and many call it modern. Davidoff Cool Water and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights have a close profile.

Halfeti

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Halfeti is a unisex fragrance with a warm, resinous character, where spice, oud and leather sit over a floral and green opening. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Mugwort, bergamot, green notes and grapefruit open it fresh. The heart brings cumin, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into oud, leather, amber and vanilla, sweet, woody and resinous.

Encre Noire à L'Extrême

7.9

Lalique · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême is a green, woody, smoky fragrance for men, built around vetiver, frankincense and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out, and also works for business and daily wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. It opens with elemi resin, bergamot and cypress, fresh, green and slightly bitter. In the heart, frankincense, iris and two kinds of vetiver set an earthy, smoky woodiness. In the base, benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood soften that dry line with a resinous warmth. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique share a close profile.

Wanted by Night

7.7

Azzaro · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Azzaro Wanted by Night is a spicy, sweet and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring trails behind and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear sits well back. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with cinnamon and mandarin orange, giving a spicy, fruity sweetness. The heart brings frankincense, cumin and Virginia cedar, and it dries down into cedarwood, cypress and tobacco absolute, settling into a warm, woody, oriental feel.

Encre Noire Sport

7.7

Lalique · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lalique Encre Noire Sport is a men's fragrance that balances the earthy, smoky side of vetiver with the freshness of citrus and aquatic notes. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, Provençal lavender and cypress, a clean, citrusy first impression. In the heart, nutmeg adds spice, aquatic notes keep it cool, and two vetivers give it a green, woody, earthy spine. Musk and cashmere wood soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and mostly reads as masculine. Lalique Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette) and Carven Vétiver (2008) have a close profile.

Godolphin

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Godolphin is a spicy fragrance for men that opens with the cool bite of cypress, thyme and saffron and settles into a warm base of vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cypress, thyme and saffron come first. Jasmine, iris and rose add a floral softness in the heart. The base is vetiver, white cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber, a woody, smoky and leathery floor under the floral, fruity and sweet accords.

On the Beach

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton On the Beach is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly spicy character that suits summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably on either. Japanese yuzu's citrus meets the floral side of Tunisian neroli. Thyme and rosemary add a green, herbal edge, pink pepper and clove keep the spice light, and cypress brings a dry greenness. Fruity and sweet touches soften the coolness. Néroli Amara and Imagination have a close profile.

Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh sea-air feel against a woody base, and it suits daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, autumn trails behind, and winter is hardly chosen at all. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and most voters read its character as masculine. The notes read as a single whole: lemon and sea breeze bring freshness, while salt pulls it towards the aquatic side. Cypress adds a green tone, and oak wood and driftwood build a woody frame. Cistus absolute and amber add a spicy warmth. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Parfum and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua have a close profile.

Carved Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Thameen · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen Carved Oud Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody unisex scent that opens with cardamom and cypress and deepens into South Indian oud, patchouli and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The top notes of cardamom, cypress and cypriol give a spicy, slightly resinous start. In the heart, South Indian oud, cedarwood and patchouli build an earthy, woody body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum, musk and amber sweetens it and carries it into an oriental warmth. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood have a close profile.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

7.6

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits daily wear in warm weather, with a light garden feel. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is hardly chosen. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split between the two. Lemon, bergamot and orange open it brightly. In the heart, white oleander and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, fig leaf, pistachio, red cedar and cypress build a green, woody ground with fruity and spicy touches.

Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Diptyque · 2003

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green woody scent with a powdery, slightly creamy sandalwood thread, worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a calm presence. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings it suits best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent is built from cedar, myrtle, cypress and Mysore sandalwood. A fresh, green woodiness leads, softened by a spicy touch and some sweetness, while the sandalwood adds a powdery, creamy finish. Celine Bois Dormant and Le Couvent Mimosa have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Bvlgari · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Eau de Parfum opens with coriander and Italian citrus zest, then settles into cypress, gaiac wood and cedar: a fresh, green, woody fragrance for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and half of voters find it masculine. Coriander and citrus zest give the opening a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, cypress and gaiac wood bring a green, woody feel. Virginia cedar wood and Siam benzoin absolute sweeten and soften the base. Baldessarini Secret Mission and Parfums de Marly Percival have a close profile.

Apex (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Apex Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, spicy woodiness, with a classic fougère and chypre feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, then softens through pineapple, jasmine and cistus. In the dry-down patchouli, tobacco, juniper berry and labdanum take over, while frankincense and oakmoss add a resinous, green depth. The Dua Brand Predator and Nicolaï New York Intense have a close profile.

Sycomore (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

Iris Malikhân

7.8

Maison Crivelli · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy floral base against green and resinous touches, and it leans towards fall and spring. Orris butter and mimosa absolute build a powdery, creamy floral core, while galbanum absolute and cypress add a green, woody edge. Mastic and amber bring a resinous warmth, leather adds a faintly leathery note, and vanilla with musk sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are all named in similar measure. Voters split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre and Zara Imperial Purple have a close profile.