The Perfume Library

Vintage

7.5

John Varvatos · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

John Varvatos Vintage is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days, opening fresh and settling into a smoky, leathery base. The top notes of santolina, white lavender and juniper berry give a cool, green-tinged start. In the heart, patchouli and fir balsam bring a resinous woodiness, softened by jasmine. The base adds sweetness from tonka bean, with tobacco and suede supplying a smoky, leathery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and its use is spread evenly across business, evening and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Jusbox Black Powder and Amouage Rayaheen have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

7.8

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

Run Wild

5.6

Davidoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Davidoff Run Wild is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built on American lavender, Madagascan cinnamon and fir balsam; it has been discontinued. American lavender leads the opening, Madagascan cinnamon adds a light spiciness and sweetness in the heart, and fir balsam leaves a green, woody base. The overall feel is fresh, aquatic and green, with floral and fruity touches softening it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with business a close second. It reads masculine and modern. Mercedes-Benz The Move and Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud

7.5

Robert Piguet · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though some voters call it classic. Saffron opens with a spicy note. In the heart, styrax, fir balsam and myrrh build a resinous weight, while oud, patchouli and gaiac wood carry the woody, earthy and smoky base. Green and animal touches stay in the background. Moresque Aurum and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

Elite (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Floris · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris Elite Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fougère with a green, spicy and woody character and a leathery edge, and it reads as a men's fragrance. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. It suits business and leisure wear best, with evening and night-out use less favoured. Voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and cedar leaf, a bright, green start. The heart brings fir balsam, lavender and laurel. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and cedarwood set a woody foundation. Azzaro pour Homme and Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

Olympēa Solar

7.9

Rabanne · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Solar is a sweet, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang, tiaré and orange blossom. The notes read as a single whole rather than a sequence. The white flowers pick up a fruity brightness from bitter orange, mandarin orange zest and pot marigold, while benzoin adds a gourmand sweetness and a soft, creamy feel. Oakmoss and fir balsam stay in the background as dry touches that keep the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though evening and night out also get votes. It reads clearly feminine.

Spice Must Flow

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent with a warm, dense and slightly smoky character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with pepper, cardamom and gingerbread, so sweetness arrives together with spice. In the heart, cinnamon, Turkish rose absolute and saffron lead, with the rose softening the spice. The base of fir balsam, patchouli and frankincense sets a woody, resinous ground.

Oud for Greatness Neo

7.9

Initio · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Initio Oud for Greatness Neo is a unisex fragrance in which oud and saffron are lifted by lavender, bergamot and fir balsam, giving a woody, spicy scent. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also reaches into business and daily wear. Though unisex, most votes read it as masculine. The scent rests on a woody, oriental frame: oud and saffron bring a spicy warmth, while fir balsam, lavender and bergamot add a fresh, green lift on top. Musk gathers everything on a soft, sweet base. Al Rehab Nafees and Maison Noblesse Oriental Tonka have a close profile.

Tonnerre / 1805

6.5

Beaufort · 2015

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Tonnerre / 1805 is a smoky, citrus-led and clearly masculine scent that leans towards autumn and winter days. Lemon, lime and bergamot draw a fresh citrus frame, while smoke, gun powder and brandy add a rough, spicy edge. Fir balsam, birch and black amber build a woody, resinous base, and the animal and earthy accords darken the whole. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear coming first, and most of them read it as masculine. Profumo di Firenze Cuoio and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

Insensé (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Givenchy · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Insensé Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance with a citrus lift, suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Blackcurrant, basil and mandarin orange open bright, green and fruity. The heart adds a soft floral layer of iris, lily of the valley, mastic and magnolia, and fir balsam leaves a resinous, woody base. Sweet and spicy tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and the occasions lean towards daytime, leisure and business. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Mriga / มฤค

8.4

Prin

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mriga / มฤค is a green, earthy chypre with smoky and resinous sides, offered as a unisex scent that suits the evenings of cooler seasons best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, with classic and feminine close behind each other. Oakmoss, vetiver and peat give it earth and smoke, while fir balsam, black spruce and labdanum build a resinous, woody frame. Jasmine absolute and rose soften the floral side, and Indian oud, sandalwood and deer musk add an animalic depth. Parfum Prissana Hayra / เหรา and Prin Aran / อรัญ have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum

8.2

Bottega Veneta · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum is a woody, spicy fragrance for men that links a green opening of cardamom and cedar leaf to a warm base of leather and tonka bean. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. Evening, leisure, night out and business draw similar shares of votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Cardamom and cedar leaf start green and spicy. Fir balsam and pimento add a resinous, peppery heart. In the base, leather and tonka bean sweeten it and settle into a leathery, smoky, earthy warmth. Its profile is close to Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré.

46°N 08°E

8.2

Richard Lüscher Britos · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Richard Lüscher Britos 46°N 08°E is a green, woody unisex fragrance that suits leisure days in fall and spring best. Oakmoss, fir balsam and Swiss stone pine together build a cool, mountain-forest air. A fresh, green base carries resinous, earthy and slightly smoky tones, with a spicy touch lifting the woody character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. Kilian Smoke for the Soul and Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon have a close profile.

Bon Monsieur

8.2

Rogue · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rogue Bon Monsieur is a fresh, green and woody fougère built around oakmoss, sandalwood and fir balsam. It is made for men and leans towards everyday wear. Voters pick spring most often, followed by fall and summer, with winter chosen less. Leisure, daytime and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. As a whole the scent reads fresh and green. Bergamot and lavender absolute bring brightness, while geranium and lily of the valley add a light floral touch. Oakmoss, cedar and patchouli give it an earthy, woody backbone, softened by musk. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Chevignon have a close profile.

Fougair

7.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Fougair is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère; it is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall third. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, while sport and evening sit further back. Besides masculine, it also draws votes as classic and modern. Bergamot, fern and pink pepper open it with a citrusy, slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, boxwood, cypress and artemisia build a green, woody feel. At the base, patchouli, amber and fir balsam soften it. Coty Aspen for Men (Cologne) and Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare have a close profile.

L for Men

8.3

Clive Christian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian L for Men is a woody, spicy men's fragrance built on grapefruit, oud and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, which brings a citrus freshness. In the heart, oud, rose and petitgrain set up a green, earthy and slightly smoky feel. The base of vetiver, musk, Atlas cedar and fir balsam leaves a resinous, woody footing. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and classic. Etro Shaal Nur and M. Micallef Jewel for Him have a close profile.

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

L'Insomnuit

7.9

Robert Piguet · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent with a powdery, woody core, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with plum, bergamot and fir balsam, a fruity, fresh start. Oud and orris sit in the heart, adding a floral, powdery touch. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean, cedarwood and cypriol settles into a creamy, spicy, smoky warmth. Cartier Oud & Santal and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud have a close profile.

Opus XVI - Timber

7.9

Amouage · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XVI - Timber is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, pairing sweetness and spice over a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. The top notes of cardamom, pink pepper and juniper open spicy and cool, softened by cocoa and cypress. In the heart, fir balsam and Omani green frankincense turn resinous and smoky, with a touch of lavender to lighten it. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Palo Santo, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Madison pour Homme

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme pairs bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit with laurel and aldehydes, giving a fresh, citrusy and woody scent for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen about equally for nights out, leisure time and business days. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with laurel, aldehydes and citrus. Towards the heart, geranium, May rose and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver, vanilla and musk build a warm, woody ground. Spicy and green touches balance the clean impression. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Pierre de Velay No. 25 have a close profile.

Artisan Acqua

7.5

John Varvatos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic. It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.

Vanille

7.5

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Eaux Primordiales Vanille is a sweet, spicy gourmand for fall and winter evenings, and it reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin, a fresh, lightly resinous start. In the heart, labdanum, cinnamon and fir balsam warm things up, with spice and resin coming forward. Vanilla and caramel set the sweetness in the base, while ambroxan, white musk and patchouli settle it onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though some wear it for leisure too. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; votes split between the two. Kilian Gold Knight and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Sueded Oud

7.6

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clean Sueded Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that blends oud, suede and frankincense. It opens with honeysuckle, birch wood and chili alongside frankincense, a floral freshness carrying a little spice and smoke. In the heart, magnolia, night-blooming jasmine and fir balsam sit beside the oud. The base of suede, patchouli, black amber and praliné turns it leathery, sweet and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so many read it as sitting between the two. Nejma One and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos have a close profile.

Hugo Extreme

7.6

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around green apple, lavender and cedarwood, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. It opens with green apple, fruity and crisp. In the heart, sage, geranium and lavender add an herbal green tone, while the citrus and aquatic accords keep it cool. The base settles into fir balsam and cedarwood, a woody, slightly spicy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure, business and sport wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu and Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.