The Perfume Library

Bois Impérial (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Essential Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Essential Parfums Bois Impérial Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy woody unisex scent built around Thai basil, Sichuan pepper and Haitian vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out sit further back. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it modern. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as one piece. Thai basil and Nepalese sichuan pepper bring coolness and spice, while Akigalawood® and Georgywood® form a woody frame. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli round it out with an earthy depth. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and slightly synthetic wood.

Blue Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, fruity bergamot, mandarin orange and pear, then softens into Georgywood® and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character lean masculine and modern, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange, pear and ginger gives a bright, citrusy start. The heart turns floral and woody, with aquatic and sweet tones alongside. In the base, musk, Akigalawood® and Ambrofix settle it onto a clean, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, modern and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman and Azzaro Chrome Pure.

Liquide (2022)

8.4

Liquides Imaginaires · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Liquide (2022) is a unisex floral-spicy scent that opens on mandarin orange and saffron, then sweetens jasmine and orange blossom with vanilla, patchouli and white musk. The top holds mandarin orange and saffron, while the heart brings together carrot seed, coriander seed, jasmine and orange blossom. Cistus, white musk, vanilla and patchouli settle in the base. It reads sweet, fruity and creamy, with the spice and oriental tones sitting behind that softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, followed by modern and feminine. Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ and Anfas Ishq have a close profile.

Le Mâle Essence de Parfum

8.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and bergamot, deepens into leather and osmanthus, and turns sweet on tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Georgywood®, cardamom and bergamot give the top a spicy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus and leather come forward, while tonka bean and vanilla in the base push the scent toward a sweet, gourmand, oriental feel. Woody and leathery tones stay in the background beneath that sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings named most often. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many find it modern. Zara For Him Red Edition Intense and Burberry London for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

John Varvatos · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Voters mostly call it masculine, with a good share also calling it modern. The top is Sicilian clementine, mandarin orange, thyme and Provençal lavender, pairing citrus with a herbal freshness. The heart adds Indian orange jessamine, African orange blossom and ginger for a soft floral and spicy touch. Woody base notes such as Georgywood® and Kephalis close it on a clean, even footing.

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent, with resinous and smoky touches that recall a pine forest. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favoured. It is seen as closest to leisure and daily wear, and also judged suitable for business and evenings. Voters read it as more masculine, though it keeps its unisex character. The notes read as a single whole: the sharp freshness of camphor and thyme joins the woody body of cedar, pine and pine resin. Frankincense and tree moss add a smoky, earthy depth, while cypress and vetiver keep the green tone going. Georgywood® gives a dry, clean woodiness. Borntostandout Hinoki Shower and Aēsop Hwyl have a similar profile.

Demon Dancer

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Ambre Latte

7.1

Essential Parfums · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Essential Parfums Ambre Latte is a milky, creamy and distinctly sweet gourmand, described as unisex and best suited to the cooler months. It opens with almond milk, roasted tonka bean, vanillin and Siam benzoin. In the heart, dulce de leche, white musk, benzoin and vanilla soften that sweetness into a creamy surface. The base settles on Australian white sandalwood, and the spicy and synthetic touches keep the sugar from turning heavy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, with a smaller share for the office. Voters call its character modern, with feminine and masculine votes close to each other.

Avant Garde

7.4

Lanvin · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lanvin Avant Garde is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance for fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and juniper, with black pepper adding spice. The heart holds beeswax, nutmeg, cardamom and lavender. Vetiver, benzoin, tobacco and amber dominate the base, leaving a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Baldessarini Strictly Private and Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial have a close profile.

Soul of My Soul

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nostos

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spicy, resinous and smoky tones. Nostos wears with strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. On character, masculine comes out ahead, with modern close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, frankincense and saffron. The heart holds Turkish rose, Turkish rose absolute, jasmine absolute and oud. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and suede, leaving a leathery, smoky warmth. Montale Oud Edition and Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante have a close profile.

Spicy Road

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Une Nuit Nomade Spicy Road is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters mostly read it as masculine, but a fair share call it feminine. It opens with pepper and clove leaf, then vanilla and incense soften and sweeten the heart. The base builds a woody frame from Georgywood®, Akigalawood® and cedarwood. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Dior Bois Talisman have a close profile.

Lucius Maximus

8.0

Fragrance Du Bois · 2026

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Lucius Maximus is a men's perfume that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, spicy and smoky woodiness, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, bitter orange and bergamot sharpened by pink pepper. In the heart, coffee, cedarwood and orange blossom bring the woody side forward. The base of tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and Haitian vetiver balances sweetness with smoke. Creed Aventus and Nishane Hacivat X have a close profile.

Nicocello

7.2

Fugazzi · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Fugazzi Nicocello is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with a fruity sweetness and a touch of spice. It opens on a bright cluster of blood orange, cedrat, lemon and bergamot zest. In the heart, Madagascar pepper, bitter orange and pineapple take over: the pepper adds spice, the pineapple a fruity sweetness. The base of Akigalawood, Georgywood, Ambrofix and Pepperwood leaves a woody, slightly synthetic floor. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening, office and sport also getting votes. It reads most often as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are well represented.

Vra Vra Vroom

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Vra Vra Vroom is a unisex scent that opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange and apricot, moves into a floral heart of osmanthus and rose, and settles on a leathery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though business and evening get votes too. Many call it feminine, yet a fair share see it as masculine or modern. Fresh and citrus accords lead, while apricot and the florals add a fruity, sweet softness; clary sage and spicy touches keep the opening from feeling heavy. At the heart, osmanthus, magnolia and rose build a creamy floral, and the base of Georgywood®, Ambrofix and leather leaves a woody, slightly leathery trail.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu

5.4

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with pink grapefruit, leaves and fruits. Pink grapefruit and leaves give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, clary sage, an air accord and orange blossom lighten it. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, Georgywood® and suede settles into a dry, woody footing, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays quiet and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings. Most find it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana K and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia have a close profile.

Miauw Miauw

7.3

Fugazzi · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Fugazzi Miauw Miauw is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around roasted almond, milk and vanilla. It opens on roasted almond, then rose, tuberose and milk give the heart a soft floral side. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, tonka bean and musk, while cedarwood and other woody notes steady it on a powdery, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

Hinoki Shower

7.1

Borntostandout · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Borntostandout Hinoki Shower is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that suits spring through autumn and fits easily into daily and office wear. Most voters recommend it for spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with turpentine, camphor, cypress and pine, which give a cool, resinous greenery. In the heart, Georgywood®, thyme and cedar build a woody, spicy frame. The base leaves a smoky, earthy trail of tree moss, tobacco and vetiver. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the clean, just-showered feel up front.

Let's Pretend

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Let's Pretend is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, pairing a fresh, fruity side with a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and saffron, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, peach and jasmine sambac absolute add a sweet floral note. Styrax, benzoin and cedar settle the base into something creamy and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Voters choose it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and call its character modern. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between.

Maria Callas

7.0

The Merchant Of Venice · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Maria Callas is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and fall days, whether at leisure or at work. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Italian lemon, Italian mandarine and Madagascar pepper. In the heart, rose, currant and neroli meet green notes, so the floral and fruity side turns sweeter while the green keeps it crisp. It dries down to a soft, woody base of Georgywood, Texas cedar and amber. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine and modern. Fragonard Concerto and Iceberg Twice have a close profile.

45°

8.1

Trudon · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Juliette Has A Gun x Skins

7.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun x Skins is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, fruity pairing of ginger and lychee and settles onto a sweet, woody base of papyrus, vanilla and roasted tonka bean. Ginger's spicy lift and lychee's fruity sweetness come first. In the heart, Akigalawood® and Georgywood® build a woody frame, while papyrus, musk, vanilla and roasted tonka bean carry the base into a powdery, creamy softness. A synthetic brightness runs through it from start to finish. Longevity is rated good, and sillage is moderate, so the scent stays fairly close. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and office settings, with night-out and evening use trailing behind. Valentino Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense and Prada Luna Rossa Sport have a close profile.

Flying South

7.5

Floraïku · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku Flying South is a unisex scent that softens fresh citrus with a fruity, creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades into the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most often for leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine, masculine and modern are close, so its character doesn't lean toward either gender. Coconut, mandarin orange and lemon open fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, hibiscus and Makuwa melon bring a floral, juicy softness, and musk and amber settle into a creamy warmth at the base.