The Perfume Library

Tabac Original Craftsman (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that balances its brightness with spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. It reads clearly masculine, sitting between modern and classic. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and black pepper, fresh with a light spicy edge. Lavender, geranium and tonka bean soften the heart and add some sweetness. The base settles into a woody floor of vetiver, patchouli and leather. Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey and Dunhill Icon Racing have a close profile.

L Fleur de Corail

7.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lolita Lempicka L Fleur de Corail is a fresh women's fragrance, citrusy and floral, that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, bright and breezy. In the heart, frangipani and orchid bring the floral side forward, while aquatic and fruity touches lighten it and a little sweetness and powder stay in the background. The base of musk, driftwood and amber softens everything into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings not far behind. Most also read it as feminine. Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) and Grès Lumière Noire 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.

Rosabotanica

7.5

Balenciaga · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balenciaga Rosabotanica is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance with citrus brightness and a light spicy, woody edge; it has been discontinued. Fig leaf, blue hyacinth and petitgrain open it green and crisp. In the heart, rose is sharpened by cardamom and pink pepper, while grapefruit keeps the citrus lively. Vetiver, cedar, patchouli and white amber ground it in a woody base, with fruity and sweet tones staying in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. About half call it feminine. Phaedon Antigua and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi share a close profile.

Musc Infini

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Musc Infini is a unisex scent that softens a floral, sweet character with a powdery, creamy musk, and it leans towards autumn and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings come first, and it fits the office too. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top holds grapefruit, Italian bergamot and ambrette. The heart brings rose absolute, patchouli and musk. In the base, musk, tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin dominate, and the scent sweetens over time into a creamy, woody warmth. Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock and Lattafa His Confession have a close profile.

20: Iconic Masculine / 20: The Masculine Perfume of an Iconic Pair

8.5

Clive Christian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian 20: Iconic Masculine / 20: The Masculine Perfume of an Iconic Pair is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. As a whole it reads bright, with bergamot, grapefruit and yuzu up front, while mandarin petitgrain and rosemary add a green coolness. Pink pepper and juniper berry give it a spicy edge, and cedar, frankincense and Haitian vetiver supply a woody frame. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. Bon Parfumeur 601 Vétiver Cèdre Bergamote and Nicolaï Eau de Yuzu have a close profile.

Legend Red

6.6

Montblanc · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Red is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a fruity sweetness and a light spice, giving it a modern, easygoing character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Longevity and projection are moderate, and it reads mainly as masculine and modern. It opens with blood orange, grapefruit and cardamom: the citrus is lively, the cardamom adds a little spice. The heart brings juniper berry, cedar and clary sage. In the base, Atlas cedar, mahogany wood and tonka bean leave a woody, sweet finish.

Melody of the Sun

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Melody of the Sun is a unisex scent led by Calabrian lemon, grapefruit and French lavender: fresh, citrusy and green. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, which makes it easy to carry through the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans slightly feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon and grapefruit, softened by lavender, pear, Indian cardamom and blackcurrant into something fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, osmanthus, green tea, jasmine and cedarwood bring a floral, green balance. Musk, amber and Brazilian maté sweeten the base gently. Moschino Funny! and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

MEM

7.9

Bogue · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue MEM is a floral and resinous unisex scent that sets damask rose, ylang-ylang and amber against the animal warmth of civet and castoreum. In MEM, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral backbone, while mandarin orange and grapefruit add a fruity brightness and lavender and petitgrain a green freshness. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, amber and labdanum bring resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum give it an animal depth. Indian sandalwood and Himalayan cedar lay a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic character also coming through. Krizia Krazy Krizia and Zoologist Dodo have a close profile.

Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose

7.8

Hermès · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance built on grapefruit, rose and vetiver, light and lively enough to suit warm days. Grapefruit leads from start to finish; rose softens it, while vetiver adds a dry, woody base. Beside the fresh, citrus character, floral, green and lightly spicy tones come through. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Fueguia 1833 Darwin have a close profile.

Asad Elixir / Elixir أسد

8.3

Lattafa · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Asad Elixir is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits the evenings of colder seasons best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit further back. It reads masculine, though with a modern edge. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and saffron, a bright spiciness. The heart of vanilla, cedarwood and tobacco builds a warm, sweet body. In the base, frankincense, amber, patchouli and cashmeran add a resinous, smoky depth. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac and Penhaligon's AlUla have a close profile.

Pure White Cologne

8.4

Creed · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Pure White Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a soft green and floral turn, built like a classic cologne. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit for a clean, bright start. In the heart, pear, galbanum and neroli bring fruity, green and floral notes into balance. The base of rice flour, white musk and ambergris settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Though it is sold as a men's scent, a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Creed Original Cologne and Creed Neroli Sauvage have a close profile.

Vetiver Veritas

7.5

Heeley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heeley Vetiver Veritas is a green, earthy unisex fragrance that pairs the coolness of mint and lavender with Haitian vetiver and grapefruit. It opens with mint and lavender, fresh and lightly spicy. Haitian vetiver takes over in the heart, with its woody, earthy and smoky side forming the backbone of the scent. Grapefruit carries the citrus freshness into the base, so a green brightness stays present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it wears comfortably in summer too. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Givenchy pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Givenchy · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards daytime wear: leisure, daily use and business get the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and coriander, giving a fresh, fruity and lightly sweet start. Lavender and vetiver sit in the heart, with labdanum and cedar underneath, and the spicy, woody side grows over time. Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.

Incense Oud

7.8

Kilian · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Incense Oud is a unisex fragrance that moves from a floral start to a resinous, smoky and woody depth, suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to voters, though a fair number call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with rose, pink pepper, cardamom and geranium, spice and flowers together. The heart brings cedarwood, patchouli, papyrus and grapefruit, and the scent turns woody and earthy. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles into a resinous, sweet and smoky footing. Moresque Oroluna and Parfums de Marly Nisean 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.

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte

8.4

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, its green and sweet sides settled on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it carries well into autumn, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead, with evenings and nights out also getting votes. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern. It opens with grapefruit bringing the citrus freshness. In the heart, almond adds a sweet, creamy softness. In the base, frankincense and vetiver build a spicy, woody ground where the scent calms down.

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.

Vixere

7.8

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Electimuss Vixere is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, pairing fresh citrus with powdery florals over a sweet base. Vixere is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure, nights out and evenings lead the occasions, though daily and office wear also get votes. It reads mostly feminine to voters, while staying unisex. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit as a bright citrus layer, softened by neroli and ylang-ylang. The heart brings violet, jasmine sambac and iris, adding a powdery, floral feel. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk then settle it into a creamy, sweet base.

Perdizione

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Perdizione is an openly feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with sweet, creamy and powdery florals. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, though summer and winter are not ruled out. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also works for evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lavender, grapefruit and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of rose, orange blossom, neroli, petitgrain and ylang-ylang. Vanilla, musk and cedarwood soften the base, and the fruity, gourmand sweetness is kept in check by a touch of spice.

Danger (Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Danger is a women's perfume that sets a bright opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit against May rose, violet and jasmine, settling into sandalwood and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and night out and evening lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it feminine, while some find it classic. Citrus comes first: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon. The heart of May rose, violet, gardenia, jasmine and peach adds a soft floral and fruity layer. In the base, sandalwood, clove, tonka bean and vanilla turn it sweet, spicy, powdery and creamy. Danger (2012) and Danger (2023) Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ice Dive (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Adidas · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Ice Dive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring, whether for sport or easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of kiwi, mint, yuzu and grapefruit, softened by mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart of patchouli, sandalwood and geranium sets a woody ground, while vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten the base. The overall impression is aquatic, fruity and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Versace Blue Jeans and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue.

Magnetic Monaco

8.3

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viage Magnetic Monaco is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, spices and exotic blossoms, then settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and ambroxan. In the top, grapefruit's citrus meets spices and exotic blossoms, while carnation and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and ambroxan turns sweeter, creamy and powdery. Overall it moves from a fresh, fruity, spicy start to a woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern, yet it works as a unisex scent. Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo and Nishane Florane have a close profile.

Century

7.6

Dunhill · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Century is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and spice, suited to daily wear and the office. Bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus freshness. Cardamom and neroli pull that freshness towards spicy and floral tones, while sandalwood and cypriol lay a woody base. Frankincense and musk soften it, and the green, fresh accords shape the overall feel. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, business and daily use score almost equally. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Paul Smith Extreme Men and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.