The Perfume Library

Vanilla Kisses

7.3

Impulse · 1995

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Vision

7.7

Ajmal · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Vision is a fresh, watery men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, suited to everyday wear and the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office, and sport gets votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters split between masculine, classic and modern. It opens on green notes and citrus fruits for a crisp first impression. The heart brings blossoms and fresh notes, with the aquatic and floral accords coming through. The base of musk, woods and amber softens it and dries down woody with a hint of spice. Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ajmal Neutron (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Midnight Gold

7.0

Mancera · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Midnight Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by mandarin orange, lime, cardamom and black pepper, with neroli and rosemary adding a green coolness. The heart holds Turkish rose, cedar and patchouli. The base dries down to amber, white musk, oakmoss and Nepalese oud. The accords read fresh, citrus and floral, with sweet, spicy and woody tones behind them. MAD Parfumeur No.47 and Bois 1920 Paranà have a close profile.

Alchimiste - Highlands

7.1

Jean & Len · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Jean & Len Alchimiste - Highlands is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, leisure wear. It is built on herbaceous notes and moss, with fresh and woody notes alongside. Fresh and green lead the accords, while spicy, resinous and earthy sides stay in the background, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear come up most. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Pineward Boreal and Wilkinson Sword Sport.

Khashab Al-Oud

7.9

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Khashab Al-Oud is a fresh, smoky woody fragrance that sets oud, sandalwood and cedarwood against rose and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The top opens with bergamot, herbs and fresh notes, plus a floral touch. In the heart, jasmine and rose sit beside rosewood and cedarwood. The base of oud and sandalwood, with woody notes, leaves a spicy, smoky warmth.

Musk is Great

5.3

Zimaya

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zimaya Musk is Great is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around musky notes, rose and woody notes. The top holds musky notes, rose and woody notes, while the heart brings patchouli, spicy notes and powdery notes. The base rests on precious woods, balsamic notes, musk and fresh notes. The overall impression is fresh and floral, softened by a sweet, creamy, powdery feel, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with summer close behind, and favour leisure, daily and office wear. Voters tend to read it as somewhat feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Azure Velvet

8.6

Khadlaj · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khadlaj Azure Velvet is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, floral and woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so the scent stays on skin for a long while and carries well around you. Value for money is rated very high. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best described simply as an easygoing unisex pick. The top opens with mint, bergamot and lavender for a cool start. In the heart, floral, fresh and fruity notes come forward, softened by aquatic and sweet accords. The base settles into powdery notes, woody notes and incense, with a spicy, oriental warmth giving it depth.

Cedar Chic

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera Cedar Chic is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets white musk and cedarwood beneath bergamot and orange blossom. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most often for leisure and business, and also suggest it for daily wear; it has a clean, understated air that suits men and women alike. It opens with fresh notes, aldehydes, cotton fabric and bergamot, a bright, laundry-clean start. Orange blossom adds a soft floral heart, and white musk with cedarwood carries the base into a powdery, woody finish. Rayhaan Cedrus Blanc and Bujairami Chic Wood have a close profile.

Michalsky Berlin for Men

4.4

Michalsky · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michalsky Berlin for Men is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around bergamot, lavender and litsea cubeba. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin rather than a strong trail. Voters place it evenly across daily wear, sport, leisure and business, with night out and evening well behind. The top notes of bergamot, lavender and litsea cubeba give a cool opening. In the heart, pineapple, geranium and fresh notes add a fruity, floral lightness. The base of moss, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood settles it on a woody footing, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Beverly Hills Polo Club Trophy and Burberry Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Shams Al Emarat Khususi (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans sweet and floral, and most voters place it in fall and winter. The top opens fresh with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by freesia and melon. The heart builds a floral base from jasmine, iris and violet, with patchouli and cashmeran adding depth. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of amber, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring and summer still get a share. It is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Votes lean slightly feminine, yet it works as a unisex scent. Ard Al Zaafaran Ahlam Al Arab and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

401 - Lavender & Juniper

7.4

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

N.C.P. 401 - Lavender & Juniper is a fresh, green and woody fougère that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither shouts nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer, spring and fall, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. It is labelled unisex, though voters most often read it as masculine. It opens with juniper, citrus notes and fresh notes. In the heart, sage, sandalwood and iris carry it from green towards woody and lightly floral. Hay and musk soften the base, with a spicy touch in the background. Parfums de Marly Galloway and Technique Indiscrète Lavandor share a close profile.

Hummer

6.4

Hummer · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hummer Hummer is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and green with thyme, pepper and cardamom, then moves towards a leathery, woody base. The top is fresh notes, leaf green, thyme, pepper and cardamom, with citrus and green accords leading and a fruity, sweet edge alongside. In the heart, tonka bean and metallic notes add a synthetic brightness. The base of leather, sandalwood, amber and patchouli settles it into a spicy, woody, leathery finish. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. It is most often chosen for leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also getting votes. Longevity and projection are rated weak, though the sample is small. Aigner Aigner pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Baldessarini Signature have a close profile.

1 - Solar Soul

7.9

Spiritum · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spiritum 1 - Solar Soul is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, resinous and smoky texture, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top opens fresh with aniseed, clary sage and amaretto. In the heart, dried fig, rose and tea come forward, while fig milk softens everything into a creamy feel. The base of vanilla, benzoin, frankincense and oud settles sweet, woody and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, winter and spring, with few choosing summer. It collects the most votes for a night out, leisure and evening wear. Spiritum 9 - Final Spirit and Roja Parfums Lakmé (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tabac Original Extrême

7.8

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Extrême is a masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, earthy and smoky body; it has been discontinued. The top holds green notes, palm leaf and fresh notes; in the heart, coriander, white sage, birch wood and cardamom add a spicy firmness. The base of vetiver, moss, tonka bean and sandalwood sets it on a woody, leathery, faintly animal ground. Overall it reads as a dry, composed chypre. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office best, and fewer choose it for nights out. Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Highness VI

8.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Highness VI is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with spice, woody warmth and a faint animal depth. It opens with ambergris, nutmeg, spicy and fresh notes. In the heart come lavender, patchouli and blackcurrant, where the fruity side is balanced by the earthy air of lavender and patchouli. The base of musk, amber and oakmoss settles the scent on a powdery, resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who voted. Autumn leads, though votes for the four seasons sit close together. Evenings, leisure and business are the occasions most often chosen. Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon and Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense have a close profile.

Sunshine

7.1

Sundance · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sundance Sunshine is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear, with a fruity sweetness and a soft powdery finish. It opens with fruity, floral and fresh notes, light and airy at first. Spicy and creamy notes in the heart soften that freshness, and powdery notes remain in the base. The overall character is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Sillage is moderate and longevity is weak, so a reapplication during the day may be needed. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, with sport and business close behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Jean & Len Alchimiste - Jasmin Diva and Bettina Barty Summer Vanilla have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Denim · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Black Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that opens with citrus, aromatic and fresh notes and settles into amber and musk. The top leans on citrus, aromatic and fresh notes, with floral notes and precious woods softening the heart. Amber and musk sit underneath. Fresh, citrus and green accords dominate, while sweet, spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daily wear, business and leisure, and far fewer pick it for sport, evenings or nights out. Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods and Abercrombie & Fitch Batch No. 46 have a close profile.

1988: Ozone, Mastery, Modernity

6.1

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 1988: Ozone, Mastery, Modernity is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a salty, slightly synthetic sea-air character. It opens with citrus and fresh notes. In the heart, ozone, seawater and sea salt lead, with woody notes giving this coolness a backbone. The base settles into woody notes, white musk and spices; the musk softens everything while the spices stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings not far behind. Its clean, airy build sits comfortably on both men and women. Simone Andreoli Silver Marble and Jafra Navîgo Ocean Homme have a close profile.

Jules (2026)

7.5

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Jules (2026) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs spicy and aromatic notes with tonka bean, moss and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It is made for men, and its fougère structure keeps it close to the classic masculine tradition. The scent leans fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. Spicy and aromatic notes meet moss and woody notes, while tonka bean and amber notes add a sweet, warm softness. Animal and leathery accents stay in the background and give the scent a darker undertone. Coty Route 66 Cool Shadow and Marbert Toro have a close profile.

Eau de Courrèges (1974)

7.8

Courrèges · 1974

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Eau de Courrèges (1974) is a fresh, green, earthy women's fragrance that pairs mint and citrus notes with a chypre accord; it has been discontinued. Taken as a whole it reads fresh and green: mint and citrus notes carry the lift, while the chypre accord and musk settle it onto a woody, lightly spicy and earthy base. The floral side stays in the background, leaving a clean but composed scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though sold as feminine, some voters find it masculine, so it moves between the two. Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Shadow pour Homme

7.5

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ajmal Shadow pour Homme is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens with spicy, green and fresh notes, and the citrus accord adds lift. Towards the heart, aromatic and spicy notes take over, and the base of musk and woods settles it into a woody, slightly smoky finish. Oriental and animal touches stay in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. It reads masculine. Ajmal Vision and Björn Borg Björn Borg have a close profile.

Poudre de Liberté

7.2

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Poudre de Liberté is a powdery, creamy feminine scent that sets a floral heart of iris, jasmine and honey on a sweet base of hay and vanilla. It opens with fresh, fruity and spicy notes alongside candied coconut. In the heart, iris, jasmine, rose and honey come forward, soft and sweet. The base of hay, patchouli, heliotrope, vanilla and ylang-ylang rounds it out with a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in winter and fall, then spring, and pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most also read it as feminine and classic. Annayake Tomo Her Intense and Maison Incens Rose Umeii have a close profile.

Ahood Alenezi - Leopard of Arabia

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boadicea the Victorious Ahood Alenezi - Leopard of Arabia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a spicy, smoky and leathery depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. In the character votes it reads mostly masculine and classic, with feminine and modern further back. The top holds citrus, green, fresh and herbaceous notes. The heart pairs a floral core of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and freesia with black pepper, saffron and raspberry. The base settles into vetiver, leather, patchouli, musk and vanilla, wrapped in mossy and smoky notes. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Profumi del Forte Versilia Platinum have a close profile.

Pure Lavender

6.4

Azzaro · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Azzaro Pure Lavender is a fresh, green lavender scent made for men, leaning towards daytime and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and business, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The top opens with lavender, juniper, clove and star anise, giving a spicy, fresh start. The heart brings fresh notes, blossoms and woods, adding a floral and woody side. The base of tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.