The Perfume Library

Jimmy Choo Man Intense

6.9

Jimmy Choo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jimmy Choo Man Intense is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that opens with honeydew melon, mandarin orange and lavender and settles into tonka bean and patchouli. The fruity melon and mandarin lead the top, with lavender giving them an aromatic edge. In the heart, geranium, davana and black pepper add a floral and lightly spicy turn. The base sweetens with tonka bean, while cistus absolute and patchouli leave a woody, powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters don't tie it to one season; autumn, summer and spring are picked almost equally. Daily wear and leisure come up most often as occasions. It reads as masculine. Coach Coach Platinum and Michalsky Sea have a close profile.

Sotto la Luna - Tuberose

7.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Sotto la Luna - Tuberose is a unisex scent made for evenings and nights, leaning towards autumn and winter, with a floral, sweet and spicy character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick night out and evening, favouring fall and winter, though spring also gets a fair share. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it masculine. It opens with cinnamon, clove, galbanum and geranium, spicy and slightly green. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang, and the base of patchouli, ambergris and more tuberose leaves a sweet, powdery, animal and earthy ground. Resinous and woody tones keep it warm. Its profile is close to Harry Lehmann Ambra and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum).

Chypre Sublime

6.1

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floral Street Chypre Sublime is a unisex chypre that leans towards fall, and suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets fewer votes. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. The notes read as one whole: damask rose absolute and violet shape a floral frame, with geranium adding a green freshness. Patchouli and labdanum lay an earthy base, and pink pepper brings a spicy touch. Benzoin sweetens it, while incense and frankincense carry a resinous depth throughout. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Etro Greene Street have a close profile.

No. 25

8.3

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 25 is a unisex fragrance that carries a fresh opening of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot into a floral heart of May rose and magnolia, then settles on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind and winter a little further back. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, and it also works at the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is bright citrus, with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot smoothed slightly by aldehydes. The heart turns floral and green around May rose, magnolia and geranium. The base is woody, built on cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ginger and cardamom adding a spicy warmth.

Eloge du Traître

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Eloge du Traître is a green, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. It opens with pine, bay leaf and artemisia, a fresh, green and resinous start. Clove and geranium take over in the heart, with jasmine softening the sharper edges. The base of leather, patchouli and musk settles into an earthy, leathery dry fougère character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as evenings. About half of voters read it as masculine. Ulrich Lang Nightscape and St Giles The Mechanic have a close profile.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Ikar

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Ikar is a unisex scent that opens with geranium, lemon and bitter orange and moves into a green, floral heart of mastic, iris and reed. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while few pick winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Citrus and geranium lead at the start, then mastic and iris add a powdery, resinous softness. The base of cistus, sandalwood and vetiver dries down woody with a light spicy edge. Sisley Eau d'Ikar and Jo Malone Iris & Lady Moore have a close profile.

Années Folles

7.9

La Parfumerie Moderne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Parfumerie Moderne Années Folles is a fresh, green fougère with a powdery, lightly sweet character, suited to anyone; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter chosen less often. It is worn for leisure, evenings and the office, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. French thyme, French lavender and nutmeg lead the top. Vetiver and geranium sit in the heart, with patchouli, tonka bean and benzoin in the base. Floral, spicy and earthy touches settle into a woody, creamy warmth.

Royal Œillet (2014)

6.6

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Royal Œillet is a unisex scent where clove, rose and black pepper build a spicy floral frame, kept fresh and green. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans toward leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it feminine, followed by classic and masculine. Myrrh, rose and black pepper lead, while clove, cedar and geranium bring spice into a green heart. Sandalwood and violet leaf settle the base into a woody, powdery floor, and the fresh, green tones soften the spice. Fueguia 1833 Juan Manuel and Aēsop Aurner have a close profile.

I

7.7

Costume National · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Costume National I is a unisex scent that opens with saffron, thyme and bergamot and settles on ambroxan, cedarwood and leather, with a fresh, spicy and leathery character. Saffron and thyme add spice to the brightness of the bergamot at the top. Lavender, labdanum and geranium form the heart, while ambroxan, cedarwood and leather build a woody, leathery base. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords are there too, but a synthetic sheen outweighs them. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter, autumn and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Powerful Black have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.08 - Old School Bench

7.4

MiN New York · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.08 - Old School Bench is a woody, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lemon against the warmth of rum, cocoa and vanilla. Bergamot, lemon and angelica root open bright. In the heart, rum, cocoa, geranium and wood wax come forward. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver settles into a resinous, earthy, lightly smoky ground, with a leathery trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as masculine. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Beaufort Cœur de Noir have a close profile.

Michael Kors pour Homme

7.1

Michael Kors · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Kors pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lavender and pink pepper, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, geranium, seawater and sage bring an aquatic, floral feel. Vetiver, ambergris and patchouli give it a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Ajmal Kuro share a close profile.

Sticky Lips

8.2

Francesca Bianchi · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Francesca Bianchi Sticky Lips is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Francesca Bianchi Sticky Fingers (Extrait de Parfum) and New Notes Erotika Minimale have a close profile. Overall it reads sweet, floral and spicy. Cinnamon, rose and tonka bean give a soft, creamy sweetness, while patchouli, leather and tobacco ground it in a woody, earthy, leathery base. Animal and powdery accents stay in the background and add a warm, dense feel.

Genny (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Genny · 1987

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Genny's 1987 Eau de Toilette is a floral, green and chypre women's fragrance with a classic feel, best suited to evenings and the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, aldehydes, coriander and orange blossom alongside green notes, giving a bright, lightly spicy start. Jasmine, iris, rose, geranium and lily of the valley form the floral heart. The base of musk, vetiver, moss, civet and patchouli sets a woody, animalic chypre foundation with a touch of sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. Jean Couturier Coriandre and Ultima II Maroc have a close profile.

Caesars Man (Cologne)

7.2

Caesars · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Caesars Man from Caesars, released in 1987, is a fresh, green and woody fougère for men that leans towards casual, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has its share. It suits leisure, daytime and office settings, and reads as masculine and classic. It opens with vervain, rosemary and bergamot, a citrusy, green freshness. Geranium, lavender and fir balsam in the heart carry the fougère character. The base of amber, patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into a sweet, resinous woodiness. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir.

Hugo Intense

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Hugo Intense is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that pairs citrus and apple brightness with cinnamon, leather and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name spring and fall, then summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits a night out. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top is red apple, red grapefruit and lime, warmed by cinnamon. In the heart, red thyme and geranium push that freshness in a greener direction. The base of red leather, cedarwood and patchouli sets a woody, slightly sweet floor. The fresh, aquatic and fruity character stays clear from start to finish.

Montana Black Edition

7.7

Montana · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montana Black Edition is a fresh yet smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and lavender before settling into a woody, leathery base. The top is led by lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, cinnamon and pepper, with the spice giving the citrus some bite. The heart of rose, pine needle and sage adds a green, floral turn. In the base, leather, oakmoss, cedar and patchouli carry the weight, while vanilla and frankincense bring a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure and business settings best. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Krizia Uomo and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Tagtraum

7.4

Alverde · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Alverde Tagtraum is a floral women's fragrance led by geranium and rose, softened by vanilla and tonka bean. It leans towards everyday wear: most voters pick it for daily and leisure use, and a fair number suggest it for the office. Spring gets the most votes, with the other three seasons close together. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with geranium and rose in a floral entrance. In the heart, cedarwood, lily of the valley and iris settle that floral line onto a woody, powdery base. At the bottom, vanilla, hawthorn and tonka bean pull it towards a sweet, creamy finish, with fruity and spicy touches in the background. Lubin epidOr (2017) and Givenchy Dahlia Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Emanuel Ungaro · 1991

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro's Ungaro pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that ties the freshness of bergamot, lavender and lemon to a base of oakmoss and amber; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain keeping the citrus bright, while lavender and green notes keep it sharp and fresh. In the heart, geranium, clary sage, rose, carnation and jasmine add a floral, spicy middle. The base of tonka bean, amber, oakmoss and musk settles it into a woody, earthy, slightly smoky fougère. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits the office and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Lacoste Original and Moschino pour Homme.

Seductive Homme Blue

6.8

Guess · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Seductive Homme Blue is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs citrus and a marine breeze with spice, and it sits closest to daily wear; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, black pepper and citrus fruits give it a fresh, spicy start. Marine notes and geranium form the heart, while moss, cashmere wood and sand settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. The overall feel is aquatic and clean, with a faint floral touch. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Le Parfum and Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua have a close profile.

Boss Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy masculine chypre with a woody, leathery side; it has been discontinued. The top is sharp and herbal, with galbanum, tarragon, peppermint and aldehydes. Lavender and geranium soften that green edge in the heart. It settles into patchouli, leather and sandalwood, with amber adding a little warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Versace L'Homme and Aramis Devin have a close profile.

Dasman (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Dasman Eau de Parfum is a spicy, smoky unisex scent in which rose and Turkish rose meet oud, cypriol and patchouli. Bergamot, saffron, lavender and geranium open bright and spicy. In the heart, rose, Turkish rose and neroli add a soft floral layer. The base of vetiver, oud, frankincense, amber and musk takes over and settles into something woody, earthy, leathery and animal. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Dorall Collection Oud Arabi and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.

Swiss Army Classic

7.0

Victorinox · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that suits everyday and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern votes close to each other. The top opens with yuzu, bergamot, ginger and mint for a cool start. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and geranium add a green, floral touch. The base settles on musk, cedarwood and amber for a woody footing, while aquatic and spicy shades stay behind the fresh line. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ptah (2018)

7.2

Ciro · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ciro Ptah is a unisex scent that opens with sage, ginger and Calabrian bergamot and settles into vetiver, vanilla and leather, with a fresh, spicy, resinous feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, but with a clear feminine side, so it sits in between. The top pairs sage and ginger with the citrus of bergamot. The heart of geranium, frankincense and iris turns floral and powdery. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla and leather ends woody, sweet and a little smoky.

Kenzo Homme Sport

6.6

Kenzo · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance opening on lemon, mint and grapefruit, and it suits casual wear and warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and sport use, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, mint and grapefruit for a bright citrus effect. Towards the heart, geranium, ginger and spicy notes add a slight edge. In the base, vetiver and cedar form a dry, woody footing, while the aquatic and green accords keep the freshness going throughout. Armaf Tag-Him and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.