The Perfume Library

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.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

Search

7.7

Amouage · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Amouage Search is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and settles onto a resinous, woody base, fresh yet with a smoky edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters place its character closer to masculine, though it is described as unisex. The top notes of mandarin orange, lemon and lime give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, elemi resin, black pepper and Omani green frankincense bring a spicy, resinous feel. Vetiver, gaiac wood and cade juniper leave a woody, smoky trail at the base.

Series 3: Incense - Avignon

8.1

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Avignon is a woody, resinous unisex scent, smoky and earthy with a fresh edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions and business use trailing behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. The scent leans on frankincense, elemi resin and cistus for its resinous warmth. Patchouli and Brazilian rosewood build a woody, earthy base, vanilla sweetens it slightly, and Roman chamomile softens the spicy, smoky air.

Beloved Man

7.9

Amouage · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Beloved Man is a fresh citrus scent deepened by resin, spice and wood, with a sweet edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and leisure wear leading, and it reads masculine and classic. It opens with orange, grapefruit and elemi resin for a bright citrus start. In the heart, iris, geranium, saffron and jasmine add a floral, spicy softness. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a woody, resinous foundation.

Myths Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Myths Man is a smoky, leathery men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with chrysanthemum and iris in a floral entry. The heart of rose, elemi resin, vetiver and rum carries a spicy, woody warmth. In the base, labdanum, leather and ash give it a smoky, resinous depth.

Carbone (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Balmain · 2010

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Carbone opens with ivy, elemi resin and Madagascar pepper, a smoky, resinous men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters call it masculine, and a good share also find it classic. The top notes bring ivy's green edge and a peppery spice. In the heart, black fig and frankincense add a resinous depth. Vetiver lays an earthy base, which musk, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften. Green, sweet and spicy accords lead, with woody and leathery tones in the background. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Profumum Roma Arso have a close profile.

Verveine Cédrat

8.0

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cédrat is a fresh, green citrus scent built around lemon, citron and vervain, suited to warm spring and summer days. Most voters place it in summer, then spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening comes well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. The top opens with lemon, elemi resin and citron. Vervain sits in the heart, joined by grapefruit, blood orange, mandarin orange and bitter orange, which tilt the citrus toward the sweet and fruity. Musk in the base softens it.

Material

8.0

Amouage · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Material is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions, while summer comes last. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It opens with elemi resin and patchouli, and the heart of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens it. In the base, frankincense resin, oud, tonka bean, gaiac wood and labdanum build a woody, spicy, smoky footing. Amouage Boundless and Xerjoff Groove Xcape have a close profile.

LAVS

8.1

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Filippo Sorcinelli LAVS is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Black pepper and cardamom open on spice, with jasmine softening it slightly. In the heart, coriander, clove, elemi resin and labdanum bring a woody, smoky warmth, and the base of tonka bean, amber, opoponax and oakmoss settles it into something earthy and gently sweet.

Sauvage Eau Forte

5.8

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a spicy, woody and sweet side, and it reads as masculine and suited to daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it is seen as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and spicy overall. Star anise, cardamom and pepper add a warm bite, white lavender and elemi resin keep it bright, and musky and woody notes soften it. There is a sweet streak and a slightly synthetic sheen too. Marc Jacobs Bang Bang and Rituals L'Essentiel have a close profile.

Rifaaqat / رفاقات

8.1

Paris Corner

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Paris Corner Rifaaqat / رفاقات is a unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and darkens it with spice, smoke and leather, suiting cold months and evenings. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, with the masculine side slightly ahead. In the top, elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper keep the opening sharp and spicy. Towards the heart, saffron and frankincense add a resinous, smoky warmth. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent, while suede and cedar set a leathery, woody ground.

Still Life

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Still Life is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on yuzu, elemi resin and three kinds of pepper. Yuzu and elemi resin give the top a bright citrus lift, while Sichuan, black and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, star anise and galbanum bring a green, lightly sweet note. Rum, cedarwood and Ambrox set it on a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Parfum

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's scent built around marron glacé, Bourbon vanilla and cinnamon. It opens with elemi resin and pink pepper, a light touch of spice. The heart brings clary sage, cinnamon and lavender, with the cinnamon adding a warm edge to the sweetness. The base of cedar, marron glacé, Bourbon vanilla and leather settles into a sugared, oriental feel on a woody, leathery footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure use not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Burberry London for Men and Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême have a close profile.

Extreme Story

6.5

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Extreme Story is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, tangerine and bergamot and carries violet and cardamom in its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office top the occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. In the top, lemon, tangerine and bergamot give a bright citrus start, while pepper and elemi resin add a light spice. The heart brings a soft floral touch through violet, peony and lavender. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a sweet, woody base.

Hwyl

7.9

Aēsop · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Hwyl is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky forest feel. It opens with elemi resin, thyme and pink pepper, which give a green, dry spice. In the heart, cypress, geranium and suede soften the scent while keeping it green. The base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though the lean is not strict. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Opus XII - Rose Incense

8.1

Amouage · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XII - Rose Incense is a unisex scent that wraps rose in resin and smoke and settles into a heavy, woody warmth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with drawing ink, frankincense absolute and elemi resin, with damask rose water and Suederal® in the heart. The base holds cedarwood, sandalwood, myrrh and vanilla. Floral and spicy accords rest on a creamy, smoky woodiness. Ameenah Amber and Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable have a close profile.

Cocoon

7.0

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Marc Gebauer Cocoon is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, bergamot and elemi resin and carries a salty, aquatic air. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and business use close behind. On character, the masculine side leads slightly, though many voters also call it modern. Grapefruit and bergamot give the top a fresh citrus bite, while elemi resin adds a faint resinous edge. In the heart, ambroxan, iris and salt lend a bright, aquatic and synthetic feel. Sandalwood and cashmeran settle underneath as a woody base. Its fresh, woody profile is close to Alma de Canarias Fresca and Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey.

Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Gucci · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci by Gucci pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that softens a citrus and aquatic freshness with floral and spicy notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with cypress, bergamot and violet, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Jasmine and tobacco in the heart add a floral, spicy touch. In the base, elemi resin, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, lightly sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter chosen least. It leans towards business and daily wear, and works just as well for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it modern or classic.

Groove Xcape

6.7

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Groove Xcape is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic side too. It opens with cardamom, pepper and ginger for a spicy warmth, joined by elemi resin. In the heart, myrrh, frankincense, rose and mimosa make a soft, resinous transition. The base of cedarwood, labdanum, patchouli and benzoin settles into a woody, smoky and sweet foundation.

Autoportrait

7.5

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Autoportrait is a fresh, woody unisex fragrance that opens on bergamot and elemi resin and settles into vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss. Bergamot and elemi resin give the opening a citrusy, green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, musk, Siam benzoin and frankincense add a soft resinous layer. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss leaves an earthy, faintly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Mihan Aromatics Munlark Ash and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne

8.2

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance led by Sicilian mandarin orange and lovage. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, lovage and elemi resin add a green, lightly spicy edge. The dry-down settles on amber, cedarwood and white musk, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Fetish pour Homme (Parfum)

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2012

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Fetish pour Homme is a smoky, chypre-style men's scent that weighs bright citrus down with spice, resin and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon in a fresh citrus layer. The heart brings neroli, violet, Grasse jasmine and fig, while the base is led by leather, oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and ambergris. Spicy, resinous and animal accords give the whole a hard, leathery edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. Night outs and evenings lead the occasions. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

Spice D'Arno

7.9

Electimuss · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Electimuss Spice D'Arno is a unisex scent that keeps a sweet, gourmand character warm with spice and resin, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while vanilla and orange blossom turn that warmth creamy and sweet. Frankincense, myrrh and leather add a resinous, woody depth, and lemon and bergamot lighten it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly equal, so it has no fixed gender. Close in profile are The House of Oud Just Before and Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold.