The Perfume Library

Halston Z-14 (Cologne)

7.6

Halston · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Halston Z-14 (Cologne) is a classic men's scent that joins a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and basil to the smoky, earthy warmth of cedarwood, patchouli and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with bergamot, lemon and basil, while cypress dries that freshness into a sharper green. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli, cinnamon and cedarwood push it towards a spicy, woody character. The base of leather, moss, amber and frankincense settles into a resinous, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is named a little more often for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, many as classic. Halston Halston Z (Eau de Toilette) and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hugo Dark Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Hugo Boss · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue Eau de Toilette is a modern scent for men that balances citrus and aquatic freshness with a spicy, tobacco-tinged warmth. It opens with cardamom, ginger, grapefruit and lime, bright and spicy. Geranium, cypress and sage then pull that freshness towards a green, woody heart. In the base, tobacco, suede and patchouli dry down warm, adding a sweet, oriental edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters wear it most in spring and fall, with summer next. Leisure and daily wear lead, though business and evening also get votes. Half of voters find its character masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Relax (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Davidoff · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Relax Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, spearmint and lavender and settles into vanilla and amber, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and it also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The opening is fresh and green, with citrus, mint and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine and carnation add a floral, spicy side. The base turns sweeter and warmer with vanilla, amber and tonka bean, while patchouli and moss give it a woody footing.

Quercia (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Quercia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green citrus opening with spice, sweetness and a woody base. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain, while pink pepper adds a light bite. At the heart, geranium, cardamom and cedarwood give it a spicy, green, woody character. In the base, tonka bean absolute sweetens the scent, and patchouli and oakmoss absolute add an earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Quercia and Armaf Vitesse.

Ambre des Abysses

8.1

Houbigant · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Houbigant Ambre des Abysses opens on bergamot, mint and orange blossom and deepens into leather, vanilla and oakmoss, a fresh, green and spicy fougère. Bergamot and mint lead at the start, with orange blossom softening them. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli, amber, jasmine and geranium form a floral, spicy blend. Leather, vanilla, oakmoss and tonka bean settle underneath, giving the base a sweet, woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often, though every season gets a share. It is sold as a men's fragrance and most voters read it as masculine. Montblanc Individuel and Yardley Gold have a close profile.

Eau de Minthé

7.2

Diptyque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Minthé is a unisex scent where mint and patchouli meet in a green, fresh, lightly spicy fougère character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though classed as unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Mint's coolness runs through the whole scent, while geranium and rose oxide add a soft floral touch. Patchouli brings a woody, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into stages; it reads as a single fresh, green whole. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Rive Gauche pour Homme have a close profile.

Aramis 900 (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Aramis · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Aramis 900 Eau de Cologne is a chypre-leaning men's scent that carries a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and green notes through a jasmine and rose heart into vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and coriander, while green notes and rosewood pull it towards a dry, herbal side. The heart adds jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and geranium for a floral layer, and the base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, faintly animal trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and the occasions are spread fairly evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and business. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued; Animale Animale and Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin have a close profile.

Pour Homme

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grauton Parfums Pour Homme is a fresh chypre-fougère for men, now discontinued, that sets a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and lime against a dry, green base of lavender, cedarwood and vetiver. Citrus comes first, then the spicy edge of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cedarwood and jasmine lead; the base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss absolute dries down into a woody, earthy chypre. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and artemisia. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, with clove adding spice. The base of oud, labdanum, frankincense and benzoin brings a resinous, smoky and sweet warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Taif Aoud and Pierre de Velay The Oud have a close profile.

Extreme Story

6.5

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Extreme Story is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, tangerine and bergamot and carries violet and cardamom in its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office top the occasions, and it reads as masculine and modern. In the top, lemon, tangerine and bergamot give a bright citrus start, while pepper and elemi resin add a light spice. The heart brings a soft floral touch through violet, peony and lavender. Vetiver, patchouli and amber leave a sweet, woody base.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Oscar de la Renta · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy fougère with woody, faintly smoky and leathery depth, sitting squarely in the classic masculine tradition. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with aldehydes, lavender, sage and galbanum, while bergamot and juniper berry lighten the start. In the heart, cedar, vetiver and patchouli build an earthy spine, with cinnamon and carnation adding spice. The base leans on labdanum, leather and oakmoss, softened by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. About half call it masculine, and many find it classic. Alfred Sung Sung Homme and Krizia Krizia Uomo have a close profile.

Absolute Blue

7.5

Câline · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Absolute Blue is a green, aquatic fragrance for men that opens on lavender, mint and bergamot, and suits anyone who likes a clean, fresh smell. At the start lavender and mint lead, while rosemary and sage add a green, lightly spicy edge and bergamot carries the citrus. In the heart, neroli, geranium and jasmine soften that freshness, and the base of amber, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk settles into a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Santos (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cartier · 1981

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Santos Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few suggest summer. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Basil, juniper and lavender open it. Towards the heart, vetiver, rosemary and pepper take over, and in the base vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli soften and sweeten it. The overall feel is green, earthy and lightly smoky. Amouage Memoir Man and Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hwyl

7.9

Aēsop · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Hwyl is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky forest feel. It opens with elemi resin, thyme and pink pepper, which give a green, dry spice. In the heart, cypress, geranium and suede soften the scent while keeping it green. The base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though the lean is not strict. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Havana (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Aramis · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aramis Havana Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a classic feel, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer. It is worn for leisure, daily use and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and green with basil, tarragon, bergamot and mandarin orange, sharpened by caraway and aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral note while tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and smoke. The base of vetiver, leather, amber and vanilla dries down woody, resinous and slightly earthy. Polo and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Pirates' Grand Reserve

7.6

Atkinsons · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons Pirates' Grand Reserve is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, built around rum, cocoa bean and bourbon vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though some also see a feminine or classic side. It opens with jasmine, heliotrope and rum, then moves to cocoa bean, cedar and geranium at the heart. Bourbon vanilla and patchouli settle in the base. The sweet, creamy foundation is balanced by spicy, woody, lightly smoky and leathery tones. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Creed Centaurus have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Tonic

6.7

Hugo Boss · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a light sweetness and a touch of spice, leaning towards daytime and warm weather. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. It suits daytime, leisure and office wear, while evening gets very few votes. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top is bitter orange, grapefruit, apple and lemon, a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, cinnamon, ginger and clove add spice, softened by geranium. Vetiver gives the base a woody footing, while the aquatic and sweet accords keep the whole thing fresh. Its profile is close to Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette and Kenzo Homme Sport.

Mint & Tonic

7.5

Atkinsons · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atkinsons Mint & Tonic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons and easygoing daily wear. It opens with grapefruit, mint and lime, reading crisp, green and lightly fruity. Ginger and geranium add a spicy touch in the heart, and cedarwood, musk and vetiver settle into a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly chosen for leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it sits comfortably on either.

Chinotto di Liguria

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green, lightly sweet and floral sides that suits warm days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and it reads as masculine and feminine in similar measure, so unisex fits. It opens with chinotto and mandarin orange in front. In the heart, rosemary, geranium and cardamom add a green, spicy edge, and jasmine softens the floral side. Patchouli and musk settle it into a calm, lightly sweet base. Le Couvent Aqua Solis and Lancôme Benghal have a close profile.

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2011)

8.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme is a fresh, green masculine fougère built around oakmoss, patchouli and lavender; it has been discontinued. Geranium and lavender give it a fresh, floral lift, while vetiver and gaiac wood lay down a woody, earthy base. Oakmoss and patchouli round out the green structure without softening it, and the scent stays spicy and classic in the fougère mould. Most voters call it masculine, and many find it classic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans towards fall and spring, and towards daytime and office wear, though it gets votes across all four seasons. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) and The Dua Brand River Fougère have a close profile.

Rudis

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Rudis is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with fruity notes, wine, bergamot and dried fruits in a sweet start. In the heart, rose, saffron and clove give a spicy, floral frame. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and leathery notes leaves a woody, smoky depth.

Cacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Cacharel · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of clary sage, lavender and lemon against an earthy, woody base of oakmoss, cedar and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it leans towards spring and fall, suiting daily wear, leisure and the office more than nights out. The top opens fresh and citrusy with clary sage, lavender, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and carnation add a floral, green touch. The base of oakmoss, cedar, sandalwood and vetiver dries down woody and earthy. Its profile is close to Gucci Nobile and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men.

Tsar (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli and dries down on patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top is a fresh citrus and herbal opening of bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli. In the heart, tarragon, juniper, rose and pepper add a green, floral and spicy layer. The base settles into a woody, earthy fougère of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Just over half of voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Dhai

8.0

Anfas

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anfas Dhai is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of grapefruit and lemon against rose, geranium and woods, resting on a sweet base of vanilla and amber. It opens with grapefruit, lemon, apple and lavender, then moves into geranium, vetiver and rose alongside cedarwood and amber. Sandalwood, vanilla, oakmoss and musk settle underneath, so a fresh, floral, fruity start ends in a creamy, sweet, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it modern or feminine.