The Perfume Library

Festival Nite for Him

7.7

Hollister · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hollister Festival Nite for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf; it has been discontinued. The top opens fruity and bright with bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf. In the heart, ambroxan, Nepalese sichuan pepper and ginger add a spicy edge that dries the freshness slightly. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy, woody finish, with a synthetic undertone running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It is made for men and has a young, light character. Khadlaj Stellar Musk and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

From Paris to New York

7.9

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara From Paris to New York is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on lemon, ginger and cedar, light and easy for everyday wear. The scent runs as one line from start to finish: lemon brings brightness up front, ginger adds a touch of spice, and cedar lays a woody base underneath. Aquatic and green accords keep it cool, while fruity and synthetic tones give it a bright, modern feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays measured rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It mostly reads as masculine. Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport and Tous Tous Man Sport have a close profile.

Parfum de Peau (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Montana

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Montana Parfum de Peau Eau de Toilette is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that links spicy top notes and a floral heart to an animalic, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a good share call it classic. It opens with tagetes, cardamom, pepper and ginger, which give a spicy edge, while blackcurrant adds a fruity note. The heart brings narcissus, carnation, tuberose and rose together as one floral block. In the base, musk, patchouli, amber and castoreum close it with a sweet, woody and animalic warmth.

Extraordinary

7.2

Avon · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Extraordinary is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's fragrance built around dark chocolate, vanilla and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, raspberry and pepper, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, dark chocolate comes forward, with magnolia, orchid, lotus and ginger carrying the floral and spicy side. The base of vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and musk closes it woody, powdery and oriental. Slava Zaïtsev Nikita and Bois 1920 La Vaniglia have a close profile.

Tea Time à Paris - Tartelette Citron

7.3

Jeanne Arthes

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jeanne Arthes Tea Time à Paris - Tartelette Citron is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on lemon, ginger and apple. Lemon, ginger and apple lead, giving a bright citrus and fruit start. In the heart, freesia and jasmine soften things, with blond woods adding a light frame. Cedar, musk and mineral amber settle underneath, while the gourmand and creamy accords keep the sweetness warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Kayali Capri In A Bottle Lemon Sugar | 14 and Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Tarte au Citron have a close profile.

Ginger Beer

7.3

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Ginger Beer is a unisex fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of ginger and cinnamon on a woody base of roasted oak and vetiver. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and modern, with a good share calling it feminine, so it sits in the middle on gender. Ginger opens fresh and slightly citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and amyris sweeten it and keep the spice in front. In the base, roasted oak and vetiver take over and the scent settles into a dry, woody finish.

Spicydelice

8.0

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Spicydelice is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a warm, gourmand and woody character, suited to evenings in the colder months. Cinnamon, clove, cardamom and ginger drive the spice, while pink pepper and nutmeg add to it without making it harsh. Vanilla absolute brings the sweetness, and sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver form a woody base. The result reads as an oriental, gourmand scent. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it can be worn by anyone. Jesus del Pozo Gold Cedar Nights and Dior Vanilla Diorama have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle

6.6

Issey Miyake · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and ginger lead, then Provençal lavender and nutmeg give the heart a lightly spicy, floral edge. Gaiac wood settles underneath as a woody base. The green and aquatic accords keep the whole thing cool and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the usual settings. Most voters read it as masculine, with a modern feel.

Zara Woman White

7.2

Zara

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Woman White opens with lychee and freesia and moves into a magnolia and ginger heart, a light, fresh floral for women that has been discontinued. Most voters place it in spring and summer, for daily wear and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it modern. Lychee and freesia give a sweet, fresh start. In the heart, magnolia adds a soft floral note while ginger and pepper bring a light spice. Amber and musk in the base warm it and make it creamy. The accords also carry a synthetic edge. The spice keeps the sweetness in check. Jean-Pierre Sand Fische and Création Lamis Pink Wonder have a close profile.

Marina de Bourbon

7.2

Princesse Marina de Bourbon · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Princesse Marina de Bourbon Marina de Bourbon is a feminine fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a powdery, spicy warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, though the other seasons trail it only slightly. It is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, while some call it classic or modern. The top opens with rose, blackcurrant and ylang-ylang. Ginger, honey, pepper and grape in the heart add a spicy sweetness. Vanilla, tonka bean and amber carry the base into a gourmand, oriental warmth. Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) and Chopard Wish (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rosemary & Ginger

6.2

Jean & Len · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cloud Chaser

6.0

Pegador · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pegador Cloud Chaser is a men's fragrance for spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear, where a fresh, green side is balanced by spicy woods. It opens with cardamom and cypriol, then softens into iris, violet and sandalwood at the heart. The base settles on ginger, leather, amber and precious woods, a sweet, warm foundation with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine, with a share calling it modern. Le Labo Santal 33 and RP Santal Rouge have a close profile.

Moscow Mule

7.2

Paris Corner

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Paris Corner Moscow Mule is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, suited to anyone who likes a crisp, cool character. It opens with lemon, bergamot and ginger, where the citrus brightness meets a spicy edge. The heart brings cypress, mint and herbaceous notes for a green, cool feel. The base of moss, amber and ozonic notes keeps the aquatic side alive and settles the scent on a faintly earthy ground. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. They mostly place it in leisure and daily wear, then sport and office settings, with evening and night out far behind. Its value for money is scored highly too. Nusuk Sama and Nishane Ege have a close profile.

Cashmere Pearl

7.4

M. Asam · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

M. Asam Cashmere Pearl is a fresh, powdery floral with a soft, creamy feel, classed as a women's fragrance. Cashmere Pearl wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters use it across all four seasons in similar measure, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, the office and leisure are the most chosen settings, while night out and evening come well behind. It opens with magnolia and ginger, the ginger adding a light spice to the fresh floral start. The heart of jasmine, cotton, heliotrope and cashmere builds a soft, powdery texture. Vanilla, sandalwood and musk leave a creamy, woody warmth at the base. Its profile is close to Jil Sander Softly and Santa Eulalia Albis.

Gingerbread

8.1

Pineward · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pineward Gingerbread is a warm, sweet unisex gourmand led by cinnamon, ginger and molasses. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but the sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove form a spicy frame. Molasses, brown sugar and vanilla sweeten it, while cream, milk and butter keep it soft and creamy. Eastern black walnut and wheat absolute add a faintly woody, baked touch. Theodoros Kalotinis Gingerbread Dough and Kilian Intoxicated have a close profile.

Overkill

7.0

Motörhead · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Motörhead Overkill is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that suits fall and spring best. It opens with frankincense, ginger and lemon: citrus freshness set against a resinous edge and spice. In the heart, styrax and black pepper push it towards a woody, smoky character. The base is carried by gaiac wood, musk, Texas cedar and patchouli. The overall impression is green, dry and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Motörhead Ace of Spades and Amouage Search have a close profile.

Calycanthus Brumae

6.9

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Stresa Calycanthus Brumae opens with ginger, camphor and black pepper, then moves into a honeysuckle heart: a fresh, spicy fragrance made for men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The opening is cool and peppery, with ginger, camphor and black pepper. Honeysuckle and calycanthus bring a soft floral heart, while the citrus, green and aquatic accords keep it fresh. Frankincense and nutmeg close it with a warm, spicy base. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oro Bianco

7.6

Bois 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Bois 1920 Oro Bianco is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral opening against a spicy, woody base with a creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it can be worn either way. Ginger, lemon and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite. In the heart, peony, damask rose and ylang-ylang soften the floral side. Vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood leave a warm, creamy woodiness at the base. Its profile is close to Bodé Studios Satin Cache and Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin.

A Better Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Toni Gard · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Toni Gard A Better Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian bergamot, gin tonic and pepper, and suits work and everyday wear. The top notes pair bergamot with gin tonic for a crisp start, while pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, juniper, ginger and cedarwood move the scent in a woody, spicy direction. The base of vetiver, ambroxan, musk and patchouli settles into a soft but dry woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters place it at work, followed by daily and leisure wear, with sport and nights out chosen less often. It is a men's fragrance. Two perfumes with a close profile are Jo Adams Adonis and Armaf Infinity Silver.

Abaci II

8.3

Abaci

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaci Abaci II is a men's fragrance that sets a spicy opening of rum, pink pepper and cardamom over a resinous, smoky, leathery base. The top leans on rum, pink pepper, ginger and cardamom, while jasmine, rose and cinnamon in the heart pull that spice towards a floral, sweet side. The base is dominated by frankincense, patchouli, vanilla absolute and leathery notes, which give it its woody, earthy and smoky character. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It is placed mostly in autumn and winter, and in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Tous Man Sport

7.3

Tous · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tous Man Sport is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, lightened by green and fruity touches. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. It opens with aldehydes, cedar and lemon for a crisp start. In the heart, vervain, ginger and Granny Smith apple add a green, lightly spicy fruitiness. Oakmoss, musk and cashmere wood form a woody base.

Agrias Vetiveris

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nebiru Parfvms Agrias Vetiveris pairs vetiver with mandarin orange and grapefruit in a fresh, green, woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also getting votes. It reads easy and unisex rather than tied to either gender. The top opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, cardamom and ginger, citrus with a light spice. In the heart, black tea and jasmine tea soften around orange blossom. The base settles into three vetivers, hinoki wood and oakmoss, earthy and woody. Nebiru Parfvms Agrias Vetiveris II and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

I Love New York for Him

5.6

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Him is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance set over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper berry, ginger and grapefruit zest, giving a cool, sharp citrus lift. In the heart, geranium, lavender, patchouli and leather bring out the floral and woody side. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, amber and musk softens it and adds warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those scores rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with sport and evening further behind. Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Bond No. 9 Shelter Island have a close profile.

Burning Rose

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Burning Rose pairs Bulgarian rose absolute with Laotian cinnamon and Madagascar pepper, giving a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent. It opens with Madagascar pepper, ginger and Indonesian nutmeg, a warm spice start. At the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute and Laotian cinnamon take over, with the rose set in a sweet, oriental frame. The base of frankincense, labdanum and patchouli adds a smoky, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters have scored them, so treat the figures as a rough guide. It suits those who like a warm, spiced rose, and it sits between masculine and feminine. Kenzo Encens Lumière and Dunhill Egyptian Smoke have a close profile.