The Perfume Library

Burberry Summer for Men 2011

8.0

Burberry · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Summer for Men 2011 is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that opens on mint, thyme and juniper; it has been discontinued. Mint, thyme and juniper lead the top, backed by citrus and green accords with a light spicy edge. In the heart, driftwood and ajowan move the scent towards a woody footing. The base settles into cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and amber, which add some warmth as it dries without losing the fresh character. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background. Otto Kern Change Man and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile.

Gemini

7.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

French Avenue Gemini is a unisex scent that opens with aldehydes and saffron and settles into oud, vetiver and ambergris. The top notes are aldehydes and saffron, followed by juniper and pistachio in the heart. The base leans on vetiver, oud, ambergris and styrax. It moves from a fresh, green start into a spicy, resinous, smoky and woody structure, with floral and sweet touches softening it. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes this reading is tentative. Its oriental, woody character keeps it comfortably unisex. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Mousuf Azure / موصوف ازور

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ard Al Zaafaran Mousuf Azure is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with citrus, green and spicy touches. It opens with juniper, bergamot and pepper, which give a cool, lively and slightly sharp start. In the heart, cardamom, amber and cashmeran soften the scent and add some sweetness. The base of musk, cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss sets a woody, green foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close through the day without filling the room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. Lattafa Ejaazi and Roberto Ugolini Blue Suede Shoes have a close profile.

Kyoto

6.7

Rajani · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Rajani Kyoto is a tea-centred unisex fragrance, with a floral and powdery body touched by fruity, spicy and leathery notes. It opens with black tea and mandarin orange, the mandarin lightly brightening the dry tea tone. In the heart, tea meets osmanthus and the scent turns softly floral with a hint of fruit. The base brings a leathery warmth from suede and labdanum, while hinoki cypress and juniper add a dry, woody-resinous edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. The balance of floral and leathery notes lets it sit comfortably on both men and women. Serge Lutens Daim blond and Yas Perfumes Rawdha have a close profile.

Bronzeo

8.2

Agatho · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agatho Bronzeo is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that sets lemon and bergamot against juniper, spice and an earthy vetiver base. It opens bright and citrusy with lemon and bergamot. In the heart, juniper, pink pepper and ginger add a green, peppery edge. Vetiver then takes over in the base, settling the scent onto a woody, earthy footing. The overall impression is clean, dry and cool, with no sweetness to soften it. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vétyver Haïti and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver have a close profile.

CIN4

7.4

Bepolar

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bepolar CIN4 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with tangerine, pineapple and elderflower, bright and juicy. The heart of violet, aniseed and pink pepper adds a spicy, lightly creamy touch. In the base, tobacco, laurel and juniper come forward, while the green and gourmand sides blend with a synthetic texture. Throughout, the scent moves between fresh and sweet. Perfumes with a close profile include City Rhythm Puerto Rico and Lunio Bella Trinacria.

True Star Gold

4.8

Tommy Hilfiger · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger True Star Gold is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring citrus fruits, currant, kiwi and melon, so the scent starts out fresh and juicy. In the heart, lily, pumpkin and lemon blossom build the floral side. The base turns sweeter with milk, honey and raspberry, giving it a soft, creamy finish, while juniper and tulip stay in the background. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Xerjoff Erba Gold and Gritti Siracusa have a close note and accord profile.

Fragrance Number 02 (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Dedcool

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Dedcool Fragrance Number 02 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green woody scent built on juniper, patchouli and sandalwood, and it is unisex. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It does not lean masculine or feminine. Juniper gives a fresh, slightly resinous start. In the heart, woods, patchouli and floral notes lead, with earthy and smoky shades settling over a green, spicy, powdery ground. Sandalwood in the base softens it and closes on a woody warmth. Dedcool Roll-On Number 02 and Hendley Perfumes Rosenthal have a close profile.

Provenance Tales - Tundra

6.9

Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rouge Bunny Rouge Provenance Tales - Tundra is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance led by bergamot, juniper and vetiver. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, juniper and bay leaf, a cool, spicy and green start. In the heart, nutmeg and elemi resin keep the spice going, while violet and patchouli soften it and bring it closer to the earth. The base of vetiver, musk, moss and cedarwood finishes the scent smoky, earthy and woody, in a fougère spirit. Citrus and resinous touches stay in the background from start to finish.

Caesura

7.5

Gather Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gather Perfume Caesura is a unisex scent that sets juniper, bergamot and frankincense between fresh and spicy; it has been discontinued. In Caesura, bergamot and juniper bring a citrusy, green freshness, while cardamom and saffron add a spicy, faintly smoky edge. Sandalwood and cedarwood lay down a woody base, and frankincense and opoponax add resinous warmth. Jasmine softens the floral side, and maté backs up the green thread. Its sillage is rated moderate, though few people have voted. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine, with a sweet, oriental side. Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon and Matca Oakmoss Tabac have a close profile.

Fiesole 1908

8.6

Rogue · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Fiesole 1908 is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on petitgrain, fennel and juniper and settles onto oakmoss and sandalwood. The top is petitgrain, fennel, juniper, bergamot and nutmeg, giving a green, spicy and crisp first impression. Rose, jasmine and geranium in the heart add a soft floral layer. The base of sandalwood, musk, cedar, ambergris and oakmoss builds the chypre and fougère structure. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Its green, woody profile sits close to Ungaro pour L'Homme III and Chanel Platinum Égoïste.

Ambra Obscura

8.1

Neil Morris Fragrances · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Neil Morris Fragrances Ambra Obscura is a sweet, resinous oriental with spicy, smoky and slightly animalic shadings, giving it a dark, warm character that suits anyone. Juniper, benzoin, patchouli, tonka bean, labdanum and vanilla read together. Vanilla and tonka pull it towards a creamy sweetness, labdanum and benzoin add resinous warmth, and patchouli gives an earthy, woody backdrop. Musk softens the whole and keeps it close to the skin. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, warm build leans towards cooler weather. Ex Voto Eau de Luxe - Amber and Scent Trunk Sensuous Amber have a close profile.

06 Sesame Shower

7.6

Concreted · 2025

Fresh · Gourmand · Woody

Concreted 06 Sesame Shower is an earthy, lightly smoky unisex scent that pairs a fresh start with a gourmand, woody body. The top holds biscuit and black sesame, a sweet note with a toasted edge. In the heart, cedarwood, vetiver and juniper build a dry, green woodiness, while frankincense adds the smoky tone. Rose, violet and lily of the valley soften that dryness with powdery, floral touches. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a warm, creamy finish. WestMan Dark Man and Avril Cœur de Bois have a close profile.

Cozy Fireside S'more

8.3

bodycology · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Bodycology Cozy Fireside S'more is a sweet, gourmand fragrance built around marshmallow, vanilla and chocolate, aimed at women. Marshmallow, vanilla and chocolate form the sweet, creamy core of the scent. Apple and berries add a light fruity brightness to that sugary base. Amber, sandalwood and vetiver give it a woody footing, while smoky notes and juniper bring to mind the warmth of a fireside. Cashmere softens the whole into a powdery texture, and the accords also carry a synthetic edge.

Agua de Loewe Mediterráneo

7.2

Loewe · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Agua de Loewe Mediterráneo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, floral side, suited to anyone who likes a light and airy fragrance. It has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon, orange and African orange blossom, and the citrus and green accords keep that first impression bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, juniper and jasmine add a soft floral note, while the juniper keeps the air dry and cool. The base of vanilla, Virginia cedar and musk sweetens it slightly and settles it onto a smooth, woody footing. Marks & Spencer Autograph Riviera Neroli and ADN Paris Musc Jasmin have a close profile.

Attraction for Him

6.0

Avon · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Avon Attraction for Him is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, cardamom and juniper and settles onto a woody base of patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity and projection sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin without feeling heavy. Voters choose it most for daytime and leisure, with evening and office wear following. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It begins fresh, green and spicy with ginger, cardamom and juniper. The heart brings in Indonesian patchouli, musk and clary sage, moving towards a softer, slightly powdery character. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and woods dries down sweet and woody, with a fruity, synthetic edge in the background. Montblanc Présence and Dolce & Gabbana 6 L'Amoureux have a close profile.

Authentic Spirit Man

6.1

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Spirit Man is a fougère for men that pairs a fresh opening of rosemary, apple and lemon with a warm base of leather and amber. The top is led by rosemary, apple, lemon and cardamom, with elemi resin adding a light resinous edge. In the heart, lavender, juniper, sage and cinnamon sit alongside orange blossom and geranium, which soften the green and spicy side. The base of leather, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens the scent and leaves it creamy with a hint of smoke. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. The fresh, spicy profile leans towards everyday wear and reads clearly masculine. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Zara Heritage Selection - Deep Fougère have a close profile.

Dehn Al Oudh Abiyad (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Afnan Perfumes Dehn Al Oudh Abiyad Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a powdery, woody and oriental body. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate: it is neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. It can be worn by men and women alike. Only a few people have rated it, so these impressions are approximate. Bergamot and cinnamon come first, while musk appears in both the top and the heart, laying a soft base. Vanilla and cedarwood give the heart a woody sweetness. Juniper and sweet notes close it out. Initio Oud for Happiness and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

Aqua Extreme

6.7

Perry Ellis · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis Aqua Extreme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a green, woody backdrop. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. It is marketed as a men's fragrance and, with this fresh build, reads as an easy everyday scent for warmer weather. It opens with bergamot, vervain and aquatic notes for a crisp start. In the heart, lavender, geranium absolute and juniper add a green, lightly spicy line. The base of woody notes, tobacco and labdanum brings an earthy, smoky warmth. Lalique Encre Noire Sport and City Rhythm Manhattan have a close profile.

Silent Halo

8.3

Bujairami

Bujairami Silent Halo is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh trio of lemon, juniper and bergamot and settles onto a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli. The opening is sharp and clean, with lemon, juniper and bergamot. In the heart, lavender, geranium, cypress and nutmeg pull it towards an aromatic, spicy side. At the base, sandalwood, Ambrox Super and patchouli soften it and dry down woody with a faintly earthy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are still tentative. It is also rated highly for value. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Parfums de Marly Valero and French Avenue Brackish have a close profile.

Modern Man (2014)

7.7

Banana Republic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Banana Republic Modern Man (2014) is a men's fragrance that opens with grapefruit, juniper and aquatic notes and dries down to vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is a fresh, citrusy one, with grapefruit and juniper softened by aquatic notes and red seagrass. The heart of white cyclamen, Japanese radish and tamarind adds a fruity, lightly sweet turn. The base of vetiver, silver birch, patchouli, frankincense and musk leaves a woody, spicy ground, with synthetic and gourmand touches alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and only a small share of voters find the sillage strong. Its fresh, woody build and masculine character keep it close to everyday wear. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme and Versace Dylan Blue have a close profile.

Uptown

8.3

Bujairami

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bujairami Uptown is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a floral, spicy and oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, so it should stay noticeable through the day without crowding the room. Few people have rated it so far, so take that impression with some caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with lemon, bergamot, yellow mandarin and lavender, while coriander, pink pepper and juniper add a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orris root bring a soft floral note and caramel adds sweetness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, white musk, tobacco and Haitian vetiver dries down warm, so the scent moves from bright and fresh to an oriental finish.

Desert Rain

8.4

Day Three Fragrances · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Day Three Fragrances Desert Rain is a fresh, woody and earthy unisex scent built around juniper, bergamot and nutmeg. It opens with juniper, cactus blossom, nutmeg and bergamot for a crisp start. In the heart, sage, rain accord, papyrus and green tea bring out the aquatic side and keep the scent green and clean. The base of leather, frankincense, sandalwood and dry woods settles into a woody, leathery and lightly earthy finish, with the floral accord staying in the background. Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré and Aēsop Karst have a close profile.

Patchouli de Sumatra

8.5

Chopard · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Patchouli de Sumatra is a fresh, earthy unisex fragrance that opens Indonesian patchouli with Calabrian bergamot and kaffir lime. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate to good; with few votes, these ratings are only a tendency. It is unisex, reading neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Fresh, citrusy accords lead, with bergamot and kaffir lime softening the earthy side of the patchouli. In the heart, cardamom, juniper, clary sage and orange add a spicy, green touch. The base settles on geranium and Sumatran patchouli, woody and earthy. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Mon Vetiver have a close profile.