The Perfume Library

Intoxicated

8.1

Kilian · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Intoxicated is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance led by green cardamom, cinnamon and caramel. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Green cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg carry the spice, while caramel, vanilla and mocha settle it into a creamy, sweet base. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with a woody tone in the background. Lattafa Khamrah and Kilian Angels' Share have a close profile.

X for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian X for Men opens fresh and spicy with green cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, then moves through violet and cinnamon to a woody base. It is a men's fragrance. Green cardamom, bergamot, pink pepper and ginger make the top fresh and spicy. In the heart, cinnamon, violet, orris root and Egyptian jasmine add a floral softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, oakmoss and vanilla leaves a green, earthy, slightly resinous trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters call it masculine and classic.

Ege / Αιγαίο

7.5

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

Uomo Signature

7.7

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand and leathery side, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and pink pepper. In the heart, cedar, green cardamom and cinnamon build a spicy, woody base. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean, coffee and leather leave a sweet, creamy, leathery trail. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Parfum have a close profile.

Awake

7.5

Akro · 2018

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Akro Awake is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, pairing Brazilian coffee and lemon with green cardamom and vetiver. It opens with coffee and lemon together: the roasted, slightly sweet side of the coffee is lifted by the freshness of the citrus. In the heart, green cardamom adds a spicy, green note, and vetiver lays a dry, woody base. Citrus, green and sweet lead the accords, while the gourmand and creamy facets stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; few choose summer. It is mostly suggested for leisure and evening, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The Dua Brand Morning Coffee and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Vétiver d'Hiver / Vétiver Babylone is a fresh, green unisex scent in which citrus and spice meet on a base of vetiver. Despite the name, it isn't a winter perfume: most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions it is most often matched with. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a good number call it feminine. Bergamot, citron and mandarin orange give the opening a bright, fruity citrus lift. Green cardamom, coriander and pink pepper add spice in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and aniseed lay a woody, earthy base underneath. The result is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Cartier Déclaration Cologne and Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca have a close profile.

For Him Vetiver Musc

7.1

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc opens with cypress, nutmeg and green cardamom and settles into vetiver and cedarwood, a fresh, green, woody scent for men. The top notes of cypress, nutmeg and green cardamom give a green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, Provençal lavender, musk, red algae and Bourbon geranium add a floral, powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli lays down a woody floor, and the overall impression stays fresh with a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and modern. Gucci The Last Day of Summer and Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver have a close profile.

Acqua Essenziale Blu (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office; it has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot, lemon and green cardamom make a bright opening. In the heart, lavender and Atlas cedar lead, with cypriol and Cascalone® supporting the woody, spicy line. In the base, ambrox, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean soften it into a lightly sweet, powdery finish. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the freshness up. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Versace Dylan Blue and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

The Scent Intense for Him

6.7

Hugo Boss · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. Ginger and green cardamom open cool and spicy, while maninka fruit adds a soft fruity note in the heart. Leather and vanilla anchor the base: the scent turns sweeter over a woody, leathery ground, keeping a fresh and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works at the office. Most voters read its character as masculine. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss The Scent Parfum Edition for Him have a close profile.

Tobacco Sense

7.6

Birkholz · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Birkholz Tobacco Sense is a unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, where a sweet, spicy character meets smoky tobacco. It opens with green cardamom, lavender and Calabrian bergamot, a clean, aromatic start. In the heart, saffron, Indonesian tobacco and frankincense take over, turning it sweeter, resinous and smoky. In the base, woody notes, patchouli and amber soften the leathery edge and leave a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is named most often for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is meant for anyone. Berlin Leder 6·9 and Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Néroli d'Ispahan

7.9

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Néroli d'Ispahan is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes; daytime, leisure and business are the most common occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds ginger, elemi resin and green cardamom, with pink pepper, neroli and cistus in the heart and ambrox, white musk and patchouli underneath. A fresh, green, spicy opening moves into a soft, creamy floral stage and settles into a woody, lightly sweet base. Xerjoff Torino23 and Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot have a close profile.

Wanted Tonic

5.5

Azzaro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Azzaro Wanted Tonic is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, built around green cardamom and lime. It wears at a moderate strength, with longevity and sillage both rated in the middle, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear and leisure best, with sport and the office close behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with cardamom and lime, crisp and bright; at the heart, aquatic notes and ginger add a light spice to that freshness. In the base, benzoin and patchouli sweeten and soften it. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords lead. Lacoste L!ve and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Tabac 28

8.1

Le Labo · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Le Labo Tabac 28 pairs tobacco absolute, oud and rum into a smoky, woody and sweet scent. Tobacco absolute and rum build a sweet, dark base, while oud and gaiac wood add a smoky, leathery weight. Green cardamom brings a spicy, green lift, and cedarwood rounds out the woody frame. There is an earthy, oriental feel running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Accendis 0.2 and Ralph Lauren Polo Oud have a close profile.

Sienne d'Orange

6.7

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sienne d'Orange is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Italian orange and green cardamom, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions chosen most often are leisure, daily wear and business. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split across both. Orange and cardamom lead, then iris and carrot in the heart turn it floral, green and lightly powdery. Apricot wood and white leather in the base settle it onto a soft, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and gently spicy. Jo Malone Carrot Blossom & Fennel and Altaia Yu Sōn have a close profile.

Eau des Vignes

7.3

Caudalie · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caudalie Eau des Vignes pairs the brightness of bergamot, lemon and green cardamom with the powdery softness of iris and white musk, making a fresh scent aimed at women. It opens with the citrusy sparkle of bergamot and lemon, while green cardamom and neroli add a light spicy, green edge. Iris, sage and pink pepper form the heart, and white musk with frankincense settle it into a powdery, creamy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most read it as feminine. Les Sœurs de Noé Call Me Iris and Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige have a close profile.

Vetiris

7.4

Lubin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lubin Vetiris is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. The top notes of bergamot, juniper and lemon give it a bright opening. In the heart, neroli, clove and black pepper lay spice over the citrus. The base of vetiver, iris and cypress settles the scent onto a woody, dry footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn most for leisure, business and daily use. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Chanel Eau de Cologne.

For Him Musc Santal

6.8

Narciso Rodriguez · 2026

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Musc Santal is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a powdery, creamy woodiness, and it leans towards everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick daily wear, followed by business and leisure; sport and night out are chosen less often. It opens with green cardamom, Italian bergamot, clary sage and juniper, a fresh and spicy start. The heart holds labdanum, Virginia cedar wood and musk, and the dry-down softens into sandalwood, benzoin and patchouli with a creamy, woody warmth.

Namui

8.0

Lengling · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lengling Namui is a unisex scent built around jasmine, coconut and vanilla, leaning floral and gourmand. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and some also wear it for nights out. Jasmine and orchid set a floral base, while coconut and vanilla pull it toward a sweet, creamy side. Tonka bean deepens the sweetness. Pink pepper and green cardamom add a light spice, and exotic woods, musk and ambergris leave a woody, powdery background. Lalique Satine and Anima Aromatics Temptation by Lola have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shade of Lagoon: Day 2, 10:28AM

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shade of Lagoon: Day 2, 10:28AM is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that sits closest to easy daytime wear. It opens sharp and bright with grapefruit, lime juice, ginger and green cardamom. In the heart, three kinds of geranium join galbanum and cypress for a green, lightly floral stretch. The base of cedar, vetiver, ambroxan and musk settles this freshness onto a woody, synthetic footing, with an aquatic feel running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with sport and office following; evening and nights out come well behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern.

The Secret Temptation

7.6

Banderas · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Banderas The Secret Temptation is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on pink pepper, green cardamom and bergamot and settles into vanilla and cedarwood. The top notes are pink pepper, elemi resin, green cardamom and bergamot, so spice and resin lead at first. Jasmine, basil and artemisia soften the heart. The base of vetiver, musk, vanilla and cedarwood dries down sweet, woody and oriental, with fruity and synthetic tones running alongside. Longevity and projection are moderate. Voters lean towards evening, leisure and night-out wear, with daily and office use further behind. Ajmal Amber Wood and Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations have a close profile.

Arise

7.9

Syxgott · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Syxgott Arise is a men's fragrance that opens with Calabrian lemon, orange and ginger, then turns spicy and woody through cumin, cardamom and cedar. Voters rate Arise's longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is still forming. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on, so nothing is claimed there; it is classed as a men's fragrance. The top notes of Calabrian lemon, orange and ginger give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, green cardamom, cade juniper wood, cumin and red cedar build a spicy, woody body. The base of tobacco, tonka bean and vetiver settles it onto a warm, dry footing. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Nuit des Rois

7.8

Chopard · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Chopard Nuit des Rois is a men's fragrance that opens on iris and Bulgarian rose, then moves into the sweet warmth of honey, saffron and vanilla and the woody depth of oud and sandalwood. It begins floral and fresh with iris and Bulgarian rose. In the heart, green cardamom, saffron, bitter orange and neroli add a spicy, fruity lift, while honey and vanilla sweeten it. The base of vetiver, oud and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky and leathery ground. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine and classic follow close behind. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and By Terry Parti Pris have a close profile.

Auburn

7.2

Cos Perfumery · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Envers du Paradis

6.0

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir L'Envers du Paradis is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and Cascalone®, a lightly spicy, bright start. Green cardamom stands at the heart, while floral and aquatic touches keep the freshness going. In the base, Ambrox, Muscenone® and Clearwood™ settle it onto a soft, woody and slightly synthetic ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves no heavy trail. Most voters link it with spring and summer, and with leisure and business settings. Voters read its character as masculine first, then modern.