The Perfume Library

Lalique pour Homme Lion (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Lalique · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Lion Eau de Parfum is a masculine fougère that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender on a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot, lavender and rosemary, fresh and green. Iris, jasmine and Virginia cedar bring a floral, powdery heart. Patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody depth underneath, softened by vanilla and ambergris.

Eau d'Hadrien (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and closer to daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, citron and Sicilian lemon; in the heart, Italian green mandarin orange and juniper berry push that brightness towards green and spice. The base of musk, ylang-ylang and cypress holds it on a lightly floral, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear best. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even. Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée and Eau d'Italie Jardin du Poète have a close profile.

Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and its longevity and sillage are rated good. Leisure, daily wear and sport are the most-named settings, and it can also work for the office. Voters see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot. In the heart, violet leaf, green notes and ozonic notes keep it light and watery. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and gaiac wood adds a woody footing. Light Blue pour Homme Forever and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Kobe Gardens

7.7

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Nose Behind Kobe Gardens is a unisex fragrance that carries the coolness of apple, mint and grapefruit into marine notes and cucumber. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn far behind. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, and is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. It opens fresh and fruity with apple, mint, grapefruit and bergamot. Towards the heart, marine notes, cucumber and melon come forward, turning the scent aquatic and green. Musk and oakmoss soften that coolness at the base, while sweet and lightly spicy touches stay in the background. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Thameen Green Pearl have a close profile.

Lipstick Rose

7.6

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose is a powdery floral for women, built on violet, iris and rose, with raspberry and grapefruit keeping it fresh and fruity. Grapefruit and violet come first, then iris, raspberry and rose form a sweet, creamy, powdery floral heart. White musk and vanilla soften the base, and the scent settles into a gentle, sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer further behind. Wear is spread fairly evenly between daytime and evening, and the character reads mostly feminine.

D600

7.7

Carner · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Verano / Montabaco Verano

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Verano / Montabaco Verano is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom and moves toward tobacco and sandalwood. The opening pairs the citrus of grapefruit, orange absolute and bergamot with the green edge of juniper and clary sage. In the heart, violet, magnolia and rose are softened by tea. The base dries down to tobacco, tonka bean, sandalwood and suede, with a leathery, spicy warmth staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans toward leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé

8.5

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on pink pepper and grapefruit, with green almond and Haitian vetiver giving it a creamy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Citrus and green accords lead: grapefruit adds a fruity freshness and pink pepper a spicy lift. Green almond brings sweetness and a creamy feel, while Haitian vetiver lays down a woody base. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence of stages.

Killer Instinct

7.3

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a woody, lightly powdery base. Green notes, blackcurrant and grapefruit give it a bright start, with oud sitting underneath. In the heart, cedar, lavender and cypriol bring out the fougère character. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Khadlaj Musk pour Narcis and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

Azzurro

7.6

Roberto Ugolini · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roberto Ugolini Azzurro is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits comfortably at the office; fewer voters choose it for evenings or nights out. It reads between masculine and feminine, with votes split fairly evenly. It opens with strawberry, grapefruit, pink pepper and coconut, a fruity, sweet freshness. The heart of magnolia, Damask rose, davana, champagne and blackcurrant adds a floral, aquatic softness. Musk and amberwood in the base settle it onto a creamy footing.

Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody, resinous unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions, while summer comes last. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with cypress, grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom, while cinnamon and saffron deepen the spice. In the heart, tobacco, oud and cedarwood build a woody base, and the dry-down settles into a smoky, animal warmth of leather, amber and vanilla. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Oudrising have a close profile.

From the Garden

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela From the Garden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the occasions it leans towards. It doesn't read as purely feminine or masculine, and has a modern feel. Green mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant open fresh and fruity. The heart brings tomato leaf greenery, Bourbon geranium and rose. Indonesian patchouli, white musk and crystallised moss give the base an earthy footing. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant have a close profile.

Cuba Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Cuba

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Cuba Gold Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, lightly spicy opening of pink pepper and grapefruit through a woody heart of lavender and vetiver to a sweet base of amber and vanilla. Pink pepper's bite and grapefruit's freshness come first. In the heart, lavender and vetiver lead, giving the scent a woody, powdery feel. The base is dominated by amber and vanilla, which makes it oriental, gourmand and clearly sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Terrible and Rabanne Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Cheap and Chic - I Love Love

7.4

Moschino · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic - I Love Love is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, lemon and red currant. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The opening is led by citrus and fruity red currant, softened by aquatic and green touches. In the heart, cinnamon, rush and tea rose add a gentle floral note with some sweetness. It dries down to musk, thanaka wood and cedarwood on a woody base. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Spicebomb Night Vision (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody body, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Clove, cardamom, black pepper and grapefruit lead the top, with green apple and lemon keeping it bright. Lavender and rosemary add an herbal touch in the heart, while fir balsam, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. Night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Zara For Him Black Edition Intense and Diesel Only The Brave Wild have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Unlimited

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays light but noticeable through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with mint, grapefruit and violet leaf, which bring coolness and a green edge. In the heart, rose, pineapple and cinnamon turn it floral, fruity and slightly sweet. Cistus, musk and sandalwood form a woody base underneath. The aquatic and synthetic tones keep the overall feel clean and lively.

Verveine Cédrat

8.0

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cédrat is a fresh, green citrus scent built around lemon, citron and vervain, suited to warm spring and summer days. Most voters place it in summer, then spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, while evening comes well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine leads the character votes, with masculine not far behind. The top opens with lemon, elemi resin and citron. Vervain sits in the heart, joined by grapefruit, blood orange, mandarin orange and bitter orange, which tilt the citrus toward the sweet and fruity. Musk in the base softens it.

Allure Homme Sport Superleggera

7.6

Chanel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Superleggera is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days, sport and relaxed hours. Mandarin orange and grapefruit give the scent its bright face, backed by fresh, aquatic and lightly floral accords. Cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base, while white musk keeps everything soft and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, sport and the office come up most often; half of the voters call its character masculine, and many also find it modern.

Acqua di Giò Essenza

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Essenza is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and leisure; it has been discontinued. It opens with Cascalone®, bergamot and grapefruit, which give a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, sage, jasmine and basil add a green, floral layer, while the aquatic feel keeps things fresh. The base rests on Atlas cedar, patchouli and vetiver for a woody ground, softened by Ambrox. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads masculine, and many also call it modern. Intenso di Basilico by Carthusia and Guerlain Homme L'Eau 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.

Rouge Trafalgar (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dior Rouge Trafalgar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs citrus with red fruit, with a light floral edge. It opens with cherry, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry, a fruity sweetness. Grapefruit and blackcurrant freshen the heart, and patchouli and musk settle it onto a soft base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Mercedes-Benz Cologne

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Cologne is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that pairs the bright citrus of grapefruit, mandarin orange and Brazilian orange with a sharp edge of pink pepper. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Citrus leads from the first spray, while pink pepper adds a spicy lift to the fruity freshness. The heart brings vervain and ginger, which warms the coolness slightly. Vetiver, blond woods and musk make a clean, woody base.

Dom Rosa

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, spicy and woody body. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top notes are pear, champagne and grapefruit, giving a fruity freshness with a touch of sweetness. In the heart, Damask rose meets clove and frankincense, so the floral side picks up a spicy edge. The base of cedar, gaiac wood and vetiver settles it onto a woody ground.

Oud Malaki

8.1

Chopard · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Oud Malaki is a sweet, spicy oud with smoky, leathery and resinous sides, a masculine character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Lavender and grapefruit open with a brief freshness, then leather, tobacco and spices come forward. Oud and amber dominate the base, setting the sweetness on a woody, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favored mostly for evenings and nights out, and reads as masculine. Killer Oud Death by Oud and Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia have a close profile.