The Perfume Library

Rich/Warm/Addictive (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Zara · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Uden Overdose

8.2

Xerjoff · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Xerjoff Uden Overdose is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot with a warm heart of ginger, coffee and tobacco flower. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. The opening is bright citrus, lemon and bergamot giving a fresh edge. In the heart, ginger's spice, the roasted note of coffee and tobacco flower bring a sweeter warmth. It dries down to amber and musk, creamy and woody.

Burlington 1819

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a spicy, woody character. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and lime give it a bright citrus lift, while mint and ginger push that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Cinnamon, saffron and cumin bring the spice forward, and oakmoss and cedarwood set a woody base. Vanilla, benzoin and rum soften the whole. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine, though some find it classic or modern. The Dua Brand Burlington Gardens and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

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.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma

7.0

Valentino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Voters call it masculine and modern. The scent reads as one fresh, floral, aquatic whole. Sage and ginger add a spicy lift, while violet leaf absolute brings a green, floral touch. Salt keeps it airy, and vetiver with woody notes ties it together with a dry woodiness, while sweet and fruity tones soften the edges.

Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chanel · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Eau de Toilette opens with fresh lemon, lavender and bergamot and settles into the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber, in a clearly masculine style. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. Fall and spring lead, with summer and winter not far behind. Daytime, office and leisure wear are chosen more often than evening. Most voters call it masculine or classic. Fresh citrus and lavender come first, while ginger and mandarin orange add a light spicy, fruity edge. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver and cedar give a woody line, softened by jasmine and rose. In the base, amber, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while leather and oakmoss keep it dry underneath.

Absolu Aventus

8.5

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Absolu Aventus is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, ginger and blackcurrant, then moves into a fruity, spicy heart of pineapple and cinnamon. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead slightly, but the seasons are close, and votes spread across leisure, evening, daily and business wear rather than settling on one setting. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with modern the next most common character. It opens with the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, sharpened by ginger. In the heart, pineapple and cinnamon add sweetness while pink pepper and cardamom deepen the spice. The base of cashmere wood, oakmoss and vetiver gives a woody, slightly smoky footing, softened by musk and ambroxan. Creed Aventus has a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

8.2

Al Haramain · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla, suited to the evenings of colder months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Votes lean masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper, ginger, tobacco and cinnamon, a sharp, spicy start. Towards the heart, star anise, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla add sweetness, while frankincense and clove bring a smoky shadow. In the base, black tobacco, dried fruits and woody notes settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Lou de Pre Amber Flame have a close profile.

Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Issey Miyake · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on ginger and salt and moves into the green coolness of laminaria and vetiver. Ginger and salt give a spicy, briny freshness at first, while laminaria and vetiver in the heart add a green, sea-like air. Oakmoss and cedarwood leave a woody base, and the citrus and synthetic tones back up the fresh character. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, with sport also getting votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Discover Vulcano and Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Enigma pour Homme / Creation-E pour Homme (Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Roja Parfums Enigma pour Homme / Creation-E pour Homme is a masculine oriental that sets a floral heart over a sweet, spicy, smoky base, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and summer is rarely chosen. Many see it as masculine and classic. Bergamot opens lightly, then jasmine, neroli, May rose and heliotrope form a floral heart. The base turns sweet and gourmand with patchouli, tobacco, cognac and vanilla, while pepper, ginger and cardamom add spice, and sandalwood and benzoin bring a woody, resinous depth. Roja Parfums Enigma Parfum Cologne and Monkoku Sultans Ritual have a close profile.

French Riviera

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera French Riviera is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets bright tangerine, orange and lemon against white musk and sea salt. It opens with tangerine, orange and lemon, sharpened a little by ginger and pepper. The heart brings tiaré, mimosa and vetiver for a floral, green middle, while spindrift and iodine add a salty, sea-air freshness. White musk and amber give the base a sweet, creamy finish, and sea salt carries the aquatic mood to the end. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also named. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it suits anyone, whatever their gender.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Armaf · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by green and floral touches. It sits close to daily wear: most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office settings come up most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and many voters read it as masculine or modern. It opens with the brightness of lime, bergamot, lemon and ginger, while violet leaf and blackcurrant add a green, fruity edge. The heart of jasmine, iris and rose brings a floral softness, and the base of ambroxan, musk, cedar and sandalwood dries down to a woody footing.

Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Kenzo · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and everyday wear. Ginger, violet, mandarin orange and lychee open it with a fresh, lightly fruity first impression. In the heart, mimosa, rose and camellia set the floral character. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a sweet, creamy, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters find it feminine. Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Lyric Man

7.8

Amouage · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Lyric Man is a fresh, green and lightly sweet masculine scent that sets bright citrus against spice, flowers and warm woods. It opens with a sparkling citrus lift of bergamot and lime. The heart brings orange blossom, rose, saffron, nutmeg and ginger, with angelica and galbanum adding a green edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, frankincense and musk softens everything into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Malabah and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense

7.9

Valentino · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the warm sweetness of vanilla and ginger on a fresh, woody base of lavender and vetiver. It opens with vanilla and ginger, sweet and spicy from the start. In the heart, Provençal lavender and nutmeg bring freshness along with a soft, floral and powdery edge. Haitian vetiver forms a woody base, while fruity and creamy touches keep the sweetness rounded. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and reads as masculine and modern.

Armani Code pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Armani Code pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent in which citrus and orange blossom settle into a sweet, spicy, powdery base. It opens fresh with Italian bitter orange and African orange blossom. In the heart, ginger adds spice while Tunisian orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac carry the floral side. Vanilla, honey and sandalwood sweeten the base and turn it woody and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though daytime wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dior Dior Addict and Etro Magot have a close profile.

Art of Arabia I

8.2

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot and mint. The heart of ginger, lavender and black tea gives it an aquatic, green feel, and the base of ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon sweetens it with a soft spice. Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense and Victory Radiant have a close profile.

Luna Rossa Sport

8.0

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Luna Rossa Sport is a men's fragrance that opens with juniper berry, lavender and ginger and settles into vanilla and tonka bean, keeping the fresh and the sweet side by side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without becoming heavy. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is suggested most often for leisure, daily wear and the office. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and spicy with juniper berry, lavender and ginger. Amber and hay come forward in the heart, then vanilla, tonka bean, heliotrope and musk ground it in a sweet, powdery, creamy base, with woody and synthetic tones running through. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Ulrich Lang Lethe have a close profile.

Crystal Noir (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Versace · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Versace Crystal Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for women that sets the spice of ginger, pepper and cardamom against a floral heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It opens with ginger, pepper and cardamom, spicy and fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, gardenia and peony add a soft floral note. At the base, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it onto a creamy, sweet, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though spring wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Sapil Veryl for Women and Lazell Dominate have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Absolute

8.0

Bentley · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Bentley for Men Absolute pairs a spicy, woody character with a smoky, resinous texture, and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, ginger and pink pepper, which give a warm, sharp spice. In the heart, sandalwood, papyrus and Atlas cedar build a woody body, while ambergris, oud and moss in the base settle it onto an earthy, serious footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it shows up mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer is its weakest season. Most read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to L'Atelier Parfum Burning for Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Pas Ce Soir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

bdk Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Pas Ce Soir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweet, fruity and spicy touches keep it easy and close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter least favoured. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while the rest split between modern and classic. It opens with ginger, black pepper, pear and mandarin orange, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart of orange blossom, Moroccan jasmine absolute and quince chutney adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Singapore patchouli, cashmeran and amberwood settle it into a creamy, warm base. Korres Cashmere Kumquat and Ojar Solar Flair have a close profile.

Sartorial

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Sartorial is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, cardamom and violet leaf over a metallic, ozonic edge, then softens into leather, lavender and beeswax. The opening is peppery and bright: ginger and cardamom sit beside aldehydes and metallic notes. The heart turns green and powdery with lavender, leather and beeswax. The base adds sweetness through vanilla, honey and amber, while cedarwood, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall comes first, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Mancera Deep Forest have a close profile.

Chrome (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Azzaro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, ginger and grapefruit in a bright citrus layer. Aniseed, musk and hedione soften that brightness in the heart, while amber, precious woods, lichen and maté leave a woody, slightly green base. Aquatic and spicy accents round out its character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and about half of voters call it masculine. Cuba Prestige Black and Azzaro Chrome Summer 2014 have a close profile.