The Perfume Library

Baoli

8.2

Farmasi

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Farmasi Baoli is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with aquatic and green accords leading and a lean towards daily wear and warm seasons. It opens with lavender, bitter orange and sage, which bring coolness and a light spiciness. In the heart, lily, green notes and fir push the scent towards green. Vetiver, amber and oakmoss finish this clean feel on an earthy base, with a creamy softness showing now and then. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads clearly masculine, with a modern touch as well. Its profile is close to Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Eternity for Men (Eau de Toilette).

Vicki-Lin

7.7

TSVGA · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

TSVGA Vicki-Lin is a green, woody and smoky forest scent led by cade juniper, hemlock fir needle and pine resin. It reads as one dense, resinous woodland: birch tar adds a smoky darkness, while fern and lemon grass bring a green, fresh streak. The animal and earthy accords add weight, and pistachio softens the rough edges a little. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most pick winter and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It is unisex, though voters read it as somewhat more masculine. It has been discontinued.

Gateau Blackout

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout pairs black cherry, cocoa and vanilla with frankincense and fir, giving a sweet, woody, smoky-resinous unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are split, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with black cherry meeting frankincense and fir, the fruit's sweetness sharpened by a cool resinous edge. In the heart, orris absolute, jasmine and cocoa add a floral, powdery softness. In the base, fire keeps the smoky air going, while musk and vanilla gather everything into a sweet warmth.

Autumnal

6.6

Pineward · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pineward Autumnal is a unisex fragrance that sets sweet, spicy and woody tones over a fresh, green character, and it suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Oak wood, fir and cinnamon form the backbone. Peppermint and chamomile add a green, cool edge, while wheat, bran and beeswax soften the sweetness into something earthy and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes sit very close together, so it reads as genuinely in between.

Guess Man

6.6

Guess · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Man is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. It reads as masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, and the heart brings white pepper, nutmeg, ginger and lavender for a spicy, floral touch. The base leans on sandalwood, fir and amber, softened by suede and musk. Aquatic and green shades run through the accords as well. Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

English Breakfast

6.9

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mark Buxton Perfumes English Breakfast is a fresh, green unisex scent led by geranium, pepper and ginger; it has been discontinued. It opens with geranium, pepper, ginger, galbanum and orange: citrusy, spicy and distinctly green. Jasmine, rosewood and gardenia soften that edge in the heart. Fir, cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, while labdanum, patchouli and benzoin add a light gourmand warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Rasasi Oudh al Misk and Cartier Déclaration Cologne have a close profile.

Nobility (Parfum)

8.3

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit of Kings Nobility (Parfum) is a unisex scent led by lavender, star anise and saffron, settling towards rose and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it lasts a long time on skin and carries well around the wearer. It suits men and women alike, reading neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with lavender, star anise, saffron and cardamom for a spicy freshness, with pineapple and plum adding fruity sweetness. Rose, heliotrope and aquatic notes sit in the heart. The base of sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Versace Blue Jeans and Lattafa Lail Maleki Moroccan Blue have a close profile.

Veneno Scarlet

7.6

French Avenue · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Veneno Scarlet is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall, then winter, with spring not far behind. Its weight may feel heavy in summer heat. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with strawberry, blackberry and caramel, while cedar, cinnamon and raspberry lead the heart. The base of leather, vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean carries it into a warm, gourmand, spicy and woody finish. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, with leather and wood keeping the sweetness in check. Parfums de Marly Eragon and Maison Alhambra Desert share a close profile.

Fir & Artemisia

7.8

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Jo Malone Fir & Artemisia is a unisex scent where fir, artemisia and oakmoss build a green, woody character. Fir and artemisia bring a cool, green freshness, while oakmoss and patchouli pull it towards the earth. Leather adds a dry, leathery edge, and the sweet and powdery accords soften the weight a little. A spicy streak runs quietly underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't lean to one gender. Its profile is close to Bottega Veneta (Eau de Parfum) and Kenzo Kenzo Homme (2022) (Eau de Parfum).

Twenty Four Evening (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

MCM · 1993

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

MCM Twenty Four Evening Eau de Toilette is a spicy oriental for men, where lemon and bergamot meet cinnamon, tobacco and a leathery base. It opens bright and sharp with lemon, bergamot, pepper and lavender. In the heart, cinnamon and tobacco come forward, softened by jasmine and rose. As it dries, vetiver, leather and amber take over, settling into a sweet, woody warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It has been discontinued. Ungaro pour L'Homme II and MCM Success have a close profile.

Sultan Black Rose

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Sultan Black Rose is a unisex fragrance that sets rose and oud on a smoky, resinous, earthy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring both highly. That strength comes in a profile that suits men and women alike. Its value-for-money score is more modest. Oud and rose lead, and the Borneo, Cambodian, Sri Lankan and Malayan oud resins add depth. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, while black tea, coffee and tobacco darken it. Patchouli and cedarwood firm up the woody base, with a creamy softness alongside. Hindi Sauvage and Fragrance Du Bois Secret Tryst have a close profile.

Imperial

7.1

Gisada · 2020

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Imperial is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of cypress, lemon and fir against the warmth of cashmeran, amber and frankincense, its green, woody character softened by a sweet, resinous tone. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around you. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone, and voters find its value for money only middling. It opens with the green, fresh air of cypress, lemon and fir. In the heart, cashmeran and amber bring a sweet, creamy warmth, with nutmeg adding spice and frankincense adding resin. Oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli form an earthy, woody, slightly leathery base that gives the whole scent its weight.

Meluzyna

6.2

Le Frag · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Le Frag Meluzyna is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic surface with spice, resin and smoke underneath. Kelp and marine notes bring the coolness, while cardamom, pepper and cumin add a spicy edge. Fir and frankincense build a woody, resinous base, hardened by leather and smoke. Green and earthy tones meet an animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as truly unisex. Amouage Epic Man and YS Uzac Ambre Bleue have a close profile.

Mediterraneum (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Proteo Profumi · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Proteo Profumi Mediterraneum Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, spicy and resinous depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon, bergamot and lavender, while tarragon and aldehydes add a green, slightly sparkling edge. In the heart, fir, geranium and fern keep the green going, with jasmine, rose and cinnamon bringing a floral, spicy softness. It dries down to amber, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli, leaving a sweet, woody, powdery and faintly animalic base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business also get votes. Most see it as masculine. Giorgio for Men and Romeo Gigli per Uomo have a close profile.

Intense He Wood

6.9

Dsquared² · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² Intense He Wood is a fresh, green opening settling into a woody, lightly smoky body, made for men; it has been discontinued. Frankincense, violet leaf, violet and aquatic notes give it a cool, floral, green start. In the heart, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and gaiac wood build a woody frame; in the base, musk, amber and fir soften it and close on spicy, smoky tones. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, business and leisure, while night outs and evenings play a smaller part. Rammstein Rosenrot and Dsquared² He Wood have a close profile.

Green Jeans

6.3

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Green Jeans is a fresh, green, citrus-led fougère for men that has since been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lime, sharpened by lavender and aldehydes. In the heart, caraway, jasmine and rose add a soft floral layer while the spicy touch stays in the background. It dries down on fir, cedar and oakmoss for a woody chypre base, with musk and amber sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a small share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Karl Lagerfeld Photo and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Dark Weed

7.1

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Adi ale Van Dark Weed is a unisex scent with a green, smoky and animalic character, aimed at those who like something rough-edged and unusual. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and rose for a fruity freshness, while the metal note adds a cold edge. In the heart, cannabis, rose absolute and rhubarb bring out the green side. In the base, patchouli, civet, tobacco, fir and Somalian frankincense settle it onto an earthy, resinous and smoky footing. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring them high, so a light hand with the sprays makes sense. Perfumes with a close profile include D.S. & Durga Sir and Anatole Lebreton Grimoire.

Khanbaliq

8.0

Sigilli · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sigilli Khanbaliq is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and green pine against a floral, smoky background. It opens with coriander, cinnamon, bitter orange and ginger, sharp and spicy. The heart brings clove, pine, fir and plum, with peony softening the woodland feel into something floral. Violet and ambergris settle at the base, and the scent turns warm, a little animalic and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though leisure wear gets a fair share too. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Tauer Perfumes № 12 - Eau d'Épices and Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Orientale have a close profile.

Oud Absolute

7.0

Pino Silvestre · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pino Silvestre Oud Absolute is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance in which oud and pine share the lead. It reads as one piece: the earthy, smoky oud is softened by the resinous freshness of pine, fir and stone pine. Sweetness and spice warm the woody base, while musk rounds off the edges. A leathery touch sits quietly in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though daily wear, leisure and business all get similar support. Most voters read it as masculine. Carner Cuirs and Al Haramain Obsessive Oudh have a close profile.

Miraj Exclusif / ميراج

7.9

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Plumlicious

7.6

The Dua Brand · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

The Dua Brand Plumlicious is a spicy, resinous unisex scent led by ume blossom, ume and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. The fruity and floral side comes from ume blossom, ume and camellia. Cinnamon and saffron add spice, while amber, benzoin, vanilla, oud and fir build a woody, resinous base. Immortelle sits within this oriental blend. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and evenings. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Plum Japonais and The House of Phoenix Plum Nocturne.

Pan's Labyrinth

8.7

Lost Tribe · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lost Tribe Pan's Labyrinth is a floral, sweet and woody unisex scent that pairs bitter almond, rose and lavender with oakmoss, sandalwood and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter almond, bergamot and powder, softened by rose otto and white ambergris. The heart brings lavender, rose absolute and patchouli, with coumarin adding sweetness. The base is led by French oakmoss, bakhoor, sandalwood and Malayan oud. Gourmand, powdery and earthy touches sit on a fougère frame. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the sample is small. Its dense, woody-sweet feel suits men and women alike. Guerlain Iris Ganache and Xerjoff Richwood have a close profile.

La Carretera

7.7

Mystery, Modern Mark · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mystery, Modern Mark La Carretera is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, fruity apple, bergamot and pineapple and moves into a floral, green heart of jasmine, rose and patchouli. The opening of apple, bergamot, pineapple and blackcurrant is bright, sweet and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, while patchouli and fir bring a green, woody tone. The base of vanilla, ambergris and musk sweetens and rounds it off; the overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back this up. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear, with evening and night-out use less common. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man and LPDO Cretus have a close profile.

Revillon pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Revillon · 1977

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Revillon pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a green, spicy character on a woody, resinous and smoky base. It opens with rosemary, lavender and petitgrain in a fresh, herbal start, with davana sweetening the greenery slightly. The heart brings geranium, carnation, pine needle and cinnamon, giving it a spicy, resinous air. In the base, fir, moss, cedarwood and tonka bean leave a woody, earthy and faintly animal finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though that view rests on a small number of votes. Voters lean towards daytime and evening wear, with leisure, nights out and business use following. It reads as a classic, masculine profile. Atkinsons Ghibli and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.