The Perfume Library

Immortel / Immortal

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a citrus, aquatic and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Ginger, bergamot and grapefruit give it a crisp, fresh opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, geranium, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal freshness. The base of labdanum, ambroxan and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Immensity and Maison Alhambra Maître de Blue.

Venetian Bergamot

7.7

Tom Ford · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, spicy texture; it has been discontinued. The top is Italian bergamot, ginger, black pepper and pink pepper, so it opens bright with a slight bite. In the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and Chinese magnolia add a soft floral note. The base of sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and amber settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it moves easily between the two. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Argentum Ruler have a close profile.

Pinnace Oryn

8.1

French Avenue

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Avenue Pinnace Oryn is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, with spring close behind; it suits leisure and daily wear best, and sport and the office also get votes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange, a bright, fruity citrus. Ginger adds a light spice in the heart, and ambergris softens the base. The overall feel is fresh, aquatic and green, with a sweet fruity streak and a synthetic edge. Scentiments Green Mandarin and Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim have a close profile.

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Royal Amber

8.6

Birkholz · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Royal Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. It opens with bergamot, apricot and ginger, a fruity and spicy start. The heart brings lavender, rose and cardamom, where the floral side comes forward. In the base, gaiac wood, praliné and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, gourmand and woody finish.

Quorum Silver (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Puig · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Puig Quorum Silver Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top has ginger, bergamot, lavender and mandarin orange, with cardamom and artemisia adding a green edge to the freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg and pink pepper bring the spice forward. The base of gaiac wood, cedar, patchouli and amber dries down woody and lightly sweet.

Florian

8.3

Gritti · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Gritti Florian is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, mixing floral, woody and smoky tones in one bottle. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favour evenings and nights out; very few choose it for the office. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, though it is built as a unisex fragrance. The top notes of cardamom, ginger and saffron give it a spicy start. Taif rose, Laotian oud and myrrh form the heart, while sandalwood, civet and frankincense settle it onto a woody, animalic and smoky base. Armani Privé Oud Royal and Montale Aoud Legend have a close profile.

L'Essentiel

7.4

Rituals · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Rituals L'Essentiel is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy streak over a woody base. Bergamot and citrus notes give it a bright start, and peppermint cools it further. Cardamom, ginger and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and patchouli build the woody base, with moss lending a slightly earthy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer suits it too. Daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings; half of the voters find it masculine, and many call it modern.

Une Nuit à Doha

7.6

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Une Nuit à Doha opens with star anise, ginger and candied mandarin orange and settles into tobacco and vanilla, a sweet, spicy unisex scent. The opening spice of anise and ginger is softened by the sugary, fruity mandarin. In the heart, Corsican immortelle and Haitian vetiver give a woody, faintly floral backdrop, and the base of tobacco and vanilla leaves a gourmand, smoky, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Warm Black have a close profile.

9am Dive

7.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes 9am Dive is a unisex scent that builds a fresh opening of lemon, pink pepper and mint over apple and cedar; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate to good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead, with sport and business close behind. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Armaf Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile. Lemon, mint, blackcurrant and pink pepper come first, and the aquatic and citrus accords give a fresh, green impression. In the heart, apple adds fruity sweetness while cedar and frankincense bring a woody depth. Sandalwood, patchouli, ginger and jasmine form the base.

Bois Mystique (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Houbigant · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Bois Mystique Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh opening of pink pepper and bergamot to the warm, smoky woods of cinnamon, frankincense and cedarwood. The top notes of pink pepper, bergamot, cardamom and ginger set up a sharp, fresh spice. In the heart, cinnamon and frankincense add a resinous warmth, while myrrh, cedarwood and amber build a woody, earthy base. The overall impression is green and spicy, slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring, and leisure and office wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Andrea Maack Birch and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

I Am Coming Home

7.4

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku I Am Coming Home is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. It opens with cardamom, lemon, ginger and bergamot, a fresh and spicy start. White tea and violet in the heart add a soft, floral and green touch. Gaiac wood and musk leave a woody, slightly sweet base. Liis Ethereal Wave and Zara Teawood have a close profile.

Al Qiam Silver

8.4

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Al Qiam Silver is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens on grapefruit and ginger and settles into sandalwood, musk and vetiver. The opening is led by grapefruit and ginger, bright, crisp and lightly fruity. In the heart, sandalwood and ambrox soften it, so the sweetness and the aquatic coolness rest on a woody base. Musk and vetiver remain at the bottom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Khadlaj Empire Crown and Khadlaj Island Dreams have a close profile.

No. 1 Extreme

7.6

Aus Liebe zum Duft · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Aus Liebe zum Duft No. 1 Extreme is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of citrus and spice against a warm base of leather, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant second and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with lime, grapefruit, ginger and cardamom. Jasmine and cedarwood form a floral, woody heart. The base is led by leather, benzoin, vanilla and vetiver, leaving a sweet, resinous, powdery and leathery warmth. Aus Liebe zum Duft No. 2 Extreme and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

Musk Complexity

7.6

New Notes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

New Notes Musk Complexity is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy and creamy musk base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear more than daytime use. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it moves easily between the two. Red fruits, lemon and bergamot open bright, while ginger and rum add a little warmth. Jasmine, cardamom and labdanum lead the heart. In the base, musk, cane sugar, cinnamon and sandalwood settle the scent into something sweet, powdery and woody, with patchouli keeping that warmth in check.

Gorse

7.9

Laboratory Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laboratory Perfumes Gorse is a unisex citrus and floral scent built around bergamot, coconut and ginger. It opens bright and fresh with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, while coconut softens the edge. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily of the valley bring a green, floral heart. Amber, musk and milk settle into a creamy, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Widian Lily and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Toy 2 Bubble Gum (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Moschino · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Moschino Toy 2 Bubble Gum Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet and fruity scent with a playful, youthful character, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and daily wear. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Italian lemon, Italian orange and candied citrus fruits give it a bright opening. In the heart, chewing gum, blueberry and peach build a sweet, gourmand fruitiness, while Bulgarian rose and cherry blossom pull it towards a floral, powdery side. Cedarwood, musk and Ambrofix settle it onto a soft base, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Daniela Katzenberger In Love and Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Peach's Revenge

7.2

Sarah Baker Perfumes · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sarah Baker Perfumes Peach's Revenge is a unisex scent that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice. Peach, nectarine and guava make up the fruity side, while caramel, amaretto and vanilla turn it creamy and sugary. Cinnamon, ginger and cardamom add a spicy warmth, and amber and musk keep it on a soft base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, though it is classed as unisex. Byron Parfums Mula Mula and Khadlaj Peach Velvet have a close profile.

Illicit

7.4

Jimmy Choo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jimmy Choo Illicit is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that opens with bitter orange and ginger, moves through jasmine sambac and rose, and settles on amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer the least chosen. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and office get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top pairs bitter orange with ginger for a fruity, spicy start. The heart of jasmine sambac and rose carries the floral side. In the base, amber and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery, creamy sweetness with a gourmand edge.

Mon nom est rouge

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Majda Bekkali Mon nom est rouge is a unisex scent where floral rose meets spice, resin and a sweet amber warmth, with a smoky, oriental edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper and elemi resin, with rosewood and geranium alongside. In the heart, cumin, cinnamon and ginger spice the Turkish rose. The base turns sweeter with labdanum, blond tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, while sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody, earthy footing. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Ambre Topkapi

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Ambre Topkapi is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, bergamot and lavender over a woody base of vetiver, amber and sandalwood. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lavender, while grapefruit and ginger keep it citrusy and spicy. Lily of the valley, violet and jasmine give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, sweet trail, with green and fruity shades running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and spring and autumn lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. It is worn across daily, business and evening settings. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Esprit de Contradiction

7.7

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Matine Esprit de Contradiction is a fresh, floral unisex scent where citrus and green notes meet spice and a woody backbone. Coriander, mandarin orange, lemon and black pepper open bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, ylang-ylang, ginger, orris root and clove balance floral softness with spice. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedarwood, musk, sage and vetiver, while an aquatic, green air hangs over the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Majouri 1982 and Eisenberg Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Silphium

7.7

Stora Skuggan · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Stora Skuggan Silphium is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a smoky, resinous woodiness, and it suits everyday wear from spring through autumn. It opens on a silphium accord and cistus, fresh and green. The heart brings geranium, clove, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon for a warm, spicy turn, with tobacco adding a smoky edge. The base of cedarwood, frankincense, leather and myrrh settles it into a resinous, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure comes first among occasions, though evening and night out also get votes. It leans slightly masculine in votes, with a sizeable feminine share too. Masque II-II Mandala and Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais have a close profile.

Oud Abramad

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

bdk Parfums Oud Abramad is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasions that lead are a night out and the evening. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or feminine. It opens with a spicy pairing of saffron and ginger, then softens through Turkish rose absolute, white blossoms and cumin. In the base, oud, patchouli, frankincense and gaiac wood take over, while castoreum and cistus add an animal, resinous and earthy depth. Le Labo Oud 27 and Robert Piguet Oud have a close profile.