The Perfume Library

The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets bright bergamot and Tarocco orange against the warmth of sandalwood and amber. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, then moves into French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender. The base holds Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood. The fruity, sweet side leads, while spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with summer a distant last. About half of voters call it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Rugir have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens on ginger, cardamom and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom bring spice at the start, lifted by the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, geranium and French lavender add a floral, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver and cedarwood settles it on a dry, woody footing. The fresh accord leads, while the sweet and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. It reads as masculine and modern. La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Infinity Silver have a close profile.

Libre (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with floral and sweet tones, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange and neroli. The heart builds a floral body from French lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris softens it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits close to daily and office wear as well. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

The One for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet sweet and spicy men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also turns up at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, giving it a fresh, fruity lift. In the heart, French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender bring out the spicy side. The base of Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Fars

8.2

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Fars is a unisex scent that sets a floral and woody backbone against a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental warmth. It opens with Italian bergamot, French lavender and cade juniper, fresh but with a smoky edge. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, jasmine absolute and Atlas cedar settle the floral side onto a woody base. The base of Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, white oud and amber sweetens the scent and gives it a resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is mostly worn in the evening and on nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. El Nabil Amber of Yemen and Sahraa Oud have a close profile.

Guilty pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Gucci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian lemon and pink pepper, then moves into neroli, orange blossom and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it modern. The opening pairs bright lemon with a light peppery spice. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, neroli and French lavender give it a clean, floral face. It dries down onto cedarwood and patchouli, a woody, slightly sweet base. Gucci Guilty Love Edition MMXXI pour Homme and Michael Kors Sporty Citrus have a close profile.

Libre Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with saffron, ginger, mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright, spicy start. Lavender and orange blossom lead the heart. In the base, honey, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth, while vetiver steadies the sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Legend and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Viking Cologne

7.3

Creed · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Viking Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with green and spicy touches from the fougère family. Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon open brightly, and pink pepper adds a light edge. In the heart, French lavender, sage and rosemary bring a green, herbal feel, while nutmeg softens it with spice. Patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Many voters find it masculine and classic, though it is sold as unisex. Creed Bois du Portugal and Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura have a close profile.

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

8.1

Aramis · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose pairs Turkish rose absolute with myrrh, labdanum and frankincense, making a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent. It opens with saffron, oregano and honeysuckle, and in the heart sets the rose beside myrrh, styrax and French lavender. The base holds labdanum, frankincense, musk and ambergris. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and oriental, with woody and smoky tones weighing down the rose's floral side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. It has been discontinued, and it has a close profile to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and Balmain Ambre Gris.

Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Pino Silvestre · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pino Silvestre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring, fall and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange. In the heart, juniper berry, thyme, clary sage, French lavender, lavender and clove build a green, spicy fougère feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and wear centres on leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Parfums de Marly Ispazon have a close profile.

Pace

7.1

Jaguar · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jaguar Pace is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, everyday wear and sport. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Daily wear, leisure, sport and office use lead, and a night out sits far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with rosemary, black pepper and green apple, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and French lavender soften that mood. Patchouli, amber and crystallised moss settle it onto a woody base. Gritti Super Nova and Coach Coach Blue have a close profile.

Libre L'Absolu Platine

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre L'Absolu Platine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance set on a sweet, powdery and creamy base. It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and white lavender. The heart brings Provençal lavender, French lavender and Morrocan orange blossom. Bourbon vanilla, heliotrope and ambergris close it with a powdery, creamy sweetness, while the spicy touch stays behind the freshness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still draw a fair share. It is worn from daily use and the office to evenings out. Voters mostly find it feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel D have a close profile.

Artisan Blu

7.4

John Varvatos · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Blu is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange, basil and French lavender, with chayote adding a cool edge. Florentine iris and orange blossom absolute turn the heart floral, while cedarwood and patchouli lay a woody base underneath. Aquatic and fruity touches and a light spiciness round it out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and less towards evening or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Royal Water and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

Metal Lavender

6.4

Matière Première · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Matière Première Metal Lavender sets Provençal and French lavender over cashmeran and musk, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. The two lavenders bring a floral, green freshness, cashmeran adds a woody, slightly spicy depth, and musk softens the edges. The overall impression is fresh, though a synthetic accord is clearly part of it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter chosen least. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. On character, masculine and modern lead, with feminine also well represented. Byredo Super Cedar and Comme des Garçons Zero have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Extrême (2010)

7.8

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a woody, earthy, chypre-leaning finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. Bergamot, grapefruit and Sicilian lemon open it with bright citrus. In the heart, jasmine, mint, basil, French lavender and elemi resin push that freshness towards the green and spicy. The base of vetiver, Virginia cedar, chypre accord and patchouli settles into an earthy, woody ground. Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême (1982) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Libre Vanille Couture

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Fumée

7.6

Miller Harris · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris La Fumée is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against resinous, smoky woods. It opens with Yemenite frankincense, French lavender and Persian elemi, then moves into a warm, spicy heart of Moroccan chamomile, coriander seed, Egyptian cumin and cardamom. The base rests on Mysore sandalwood, birch tar and oud for the smoky, woody line, with amber sweetening it. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards fall and winter, and towards leisure, evening and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Ex Nihilo Amber Sky and Miller Harris La Fumée Intense have a close profile.

Melody of the Sun

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Melody of the Sun is a unisex scent led by Calabrian lemon, grapefruit and French lavender: fresh, citrusy and green. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, which makes it easy to carry through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans slightly feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon and grapefruit, softened by lavender, pear, Indian cardamom and blackcurrant into something fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, osmanthus, green tea, jasmine and cedarwood bring a floral, green balance. Musk, amber and Brazilian maté sweeten the base gently. Moschino Funny! and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Made to Measure (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Gucci · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Made to Measure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance softened by spice and floral touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards, and it reads masculine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, aniseed, French lavender and Tunisian orange blossom. The heart adds nutmeg, plum, cinnamon and juniper berry for a spicy, slightly fruity turn, with waterlily alongside. In the base, patchouli, leather, amber and labdanum settle into a sweet, woody finish with aquatic and synthetic shades.

Y (2022) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Y (2022) Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It opens with bergamot, ginger and aldehydes for a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, French lavender, Provençal clary sage and Madagascan geranium add a floral, aromatic touch. Cedarwood sets a woody base, vanilla and ambergris sweeten it slightly, and frankincense stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter gets very few votes. Daily, leisure and business wear come first, with sport also getting votes. Half of voters call it masculine, and most of the rest find it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (2017) Eau de Toilette and Y Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Signature pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Zaharoff · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Zaharoff Signature pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody fougère for men, with spicy and floral touches running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it leans towards autumn and spring without ruling out summer or winter. It sees most use at the office and in daily wear, and it also carries into evenings and nights out. The top opens with Zanzibar black pepper, pear, French lavender and cardamom, where the pear and lavender give a fresh start. The heart brings Florentine iris, Kahili ginger and Indonesian oud, settling into a woody, slightly sweet base of black amber, myrrh, sandalwood and patchouli. It shares a close profile with Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! Vibes of Freedom and Zaharoff Signature Tabac.

Fougère Emeraude

7.8

Les Indémodables · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Indémodables Fougère Emeraude is a unisex scent that softens the fresh, green fougère of French lavender and clary sage with mimosa and tuberose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind and winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and sits close to both. Lavender and clary sage build a cool, green, slightly spicy fougère frame. Mimosa and Indian tuberose add a floral, powdery, creamy softness on top, and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute brings a light sweetness to the whole.

Rose de Jamal (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Les Indémodables · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Les Indémodables Rose de Jamal Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that keeps rose in a fresh, green frame, with spice and wood alongside. Moroccan rose absolute leads, while Moroccan mint and French lavender add coolness and Moroccan geranium reinforces the green tone. Madagascan pink pepper brings a light spice, and Moroccan atlas cedar a dry woodiness. The overall impression is a floral but not sugary, airy rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Boss Bottled Striking Lavender

6.6

Hugo Boss · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Striking Lavender is a masculine fougère built around lavender, fresh and green in character and suited to spring and summer days, whether at leisure or at work. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. About half of voters read it as masculine, while the rest call it modern or classic. It opens on white lavender, moves to French lavender in the heart and settles on moss, which gives the base a green, earthy footing. The accords lean fresh, floral and aquatic, with spicy and woody touches rounding out the fougère feel, plus a slightly synthetic sheen.