The Perfume Library

Layton

8.6

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Aventus

8.4

Creed · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Aventus opens fresh and fruity and settles onto a woody, smoky base, with a clearly masculine character. Aventus has good longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall also fits, and winter plays a smaller part. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, while modern and classic readings also appear. It opens with bergamot, lemon, apple and blackcurrant, a bright fruity start with a thread of spice from pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and pineapple soften the sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, birch and oakmoss leave a woody, smoky trail. Monkoku Royal Vento and Mazzolari Nero have a close profile.

Reflection Man

8.6

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection Man is a powdery, creamy men's fragrance that balances a fresh, floral feel with spice, sweetness and a woody backdrop. It opens with bitter orange leaf, red pepper and rosemary, a cool, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and Haitian vetiver settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, followed by modern and classic. Amouage Reflection 45 and Scentiments Mirror Man have a close profile.

Torino21

8.6

Xerjoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Xerjoff Torino21 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits the warm months and easy daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with business use also in the mix. Voters read it as more masculine and modern than anything else. It opens with basil, mint, lemon and thyme, bright and green. Lavender, jasmine, rosemary and blackcurrant fill the heart, and vervain with musk leaves a calm, clean base. Aquatic and fruity touches round out the freshness.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Armaf · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a smoky, woody base. It opens with lemon, bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant, a fruity and bright start. The heart brings jasmine, rose and birch, and the birch adds a smoky edge. The base holds patchouli, musk, ambergris and vanilla; the woody side leads, with vanilla only softening it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen. Daily wear and leisure come first, though business and evening use also get votes. Half of the voters find it masculine. Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Addicted Intense and Ayat Black Amsterdam have a close profile.

Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cardamom, neroli and nutmeg open with a spicy, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber settles into a creamy, woody, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some voters find a feminine side. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Armaf Odyssey Homme have a close profile.

Cool Water (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Davidoff · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens with lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary and coriander, a cool and herbal start. Neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood soften the heart, while oakmoss, amber, musk and cedarwood form a woody base. Aquatic and citrus accords set the overall mood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Câline Absolute Blue and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Orange Flamingo

8.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it is most often matched with. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for masculine. The top opens with orange blossom, bergamot and orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, cedarwood and clove bring out the floral side. The base of woody notes and musk dries down sweet and creamy. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Joop! · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange into a warm heart of jasmine and cinnamon, then settles on a sweet base of vanilla and sandalwood. Lemon and orange blossom join the opening, and the heart turns floral and powdery with heliotrope and lily of the valley. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and tonka bean deepen the sweetness at the base. The overall impression is sweet, fruity, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern.

Hacivat

8.2

Nishane · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat is a unisex fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot, then grounds itself in patchouli and oakmoss. The top notes of pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and cedarwood come forward, and the green and spicy sides gain weight. The base of oakmoss, Clearwood™ and dry woods settles into a woody, earthy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions mentioned most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Two perfumes with a close profile are Nishane Hacivat X and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Virgin Island Water

8.3

Creed · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Virgin Island Water is a fresh, sweet unisex fragrance built around key lime, bergamot and coconut milk. Key lime, bergamot and tropical fruits give it a citrusy, fruity opening. In the heart, coconut milk, coconut water, jasmine and white blossoms turn it creamy and gourmand. Tonka bean and white musk soften the sweetness at the base. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Berdoues Coco & Bergamote and D'Qar Coconut Island have a close profile.

Pegasus

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Pegasus is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, creamy base. Bergamot, cypress and heliotrope give it a fresh start, while lavender, jasmine and bitter almond lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy touches soften the floral side. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer gets the fewest votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Zimaya Phantom Paragon have a close profile.

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lime, bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, with jasmine softening that brightness. In the heart, freesia, hyacinth, rose and marine notes give it a floral, watery feel. Musk, amber, cedar and patchouli ground the base in a woody dry-down.

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Percival

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Percival is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with lavender and spice running through it. Citrus and aromatic notes start it off bright; in the heart lavender, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into tonka bean, musk and balsam fir, sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer lead the votes, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Dua Brand Legendary Knight and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent where fruity sweetness meets smoky leather, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer draws few. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with business and daily wear well behind. About half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with raspberry, saffron and thyme, a spicy fruitiness. Frankincense and jasmine come through in the heart. As it dries, black suede, leather, woods and amber take over, settling into a smoky, animalic, sweet leather warmth. Nabeel Arab Tradition and Victor de Manoz Sexy Leather have a close profile.

CK One (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leaves a light, clean impression with its green, aquatic and floral sides. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, while papaya adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine form a floral base, softened by green tea and nutmeg. Musk and amber close it with a plain, gentle warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with sport and business close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine sit near each other, so it reads comfortably on either. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Création Lamis Everyone have a close profile.

Détour Noir

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Détour Noir is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, fruity opening into a sweet, spicy and woody body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, then spring, and few pick summer. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure and daytime. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. The top holds violet, lavender, jasmine and apple, while the heart brings patchouli, bergamot, mandarin orange and vanilla. The base is gaiac wood, sandalwood, cardamom, geranium and pepper. Gourmand and creamy accents soften the vanilla, and the spice and wood keep the sweetness in check. MAD Parfumeur Trono and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Fico di Amalfi

8.2

Acqua di Parma · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, setting the green, lightly sweet side of fig against an aquatic freshness. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, jasmine, fig nectar and pink pepper come forward, with the fruity sweetness balanced by green and aquatic tones. The base of cedarwood, benzoin and fig wood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer, then spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. It draws votes as both masculine and feminine, sitting between the two. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Widian Granada have a close profile.

Red Tobacco

7.9

Mancera · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Red Tobacco is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent in which green apple and spice meet tobacco, vanilla and amber. It opens with green apple, white peach, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg, pairing fruity brightness with spice. Patchouli and jasmine soften the heart. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and amber lead, while vetiver and gaiac wood give it a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It leans masculine in character. Armaf Hunter Killer and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber

9.0

Clive Christian · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around amber, jasmine and tuberose. The floral heart sits on a sweet base: jasmine and tuberose are softened by blond tobacco, dried fruits and tonka bean. Bitter orange adds a slight edge to the sweetness. Gourmand, spicy and resinous accords give it a warm, dense feel. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead; it is not a summer scent. Voters most often call it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Scentiments Golden Amber and Tom Ford Noir pour Femme have a close profile.

Black Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where coffee and vanilla meet jasmine and orange blossom in a sweet, gourmand style. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. Many read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves to coffee and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, cedar and vanilla gather in the base, leaving a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy touch.