The Perfume Library

L'Homme de Cœur

7.4

Divine · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Divine L'Homme de Cœur is a men's fragrance with a fresh, floral and green character, softened by a powdery, woody touch. It opens with juniper, angelica and cypress, which bring a cool, dry greenness. In the heart, orris absolute adds a powdery, floral softness. The base of musk, vetiver, ambergris and liatris spicata settles the scent on a woody, lightly sweet footing, while the spicy accord stays in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Business, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Escada pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Escada · 1993

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Escada pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine, classic scent in which lavender, orange and bergamot give way to a spicy, sweet base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, orange, bergamot and Italian lemon in a bright citrus layer. Toward the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, kept dry by juniper and bay leaf. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten, while patchouli adds a woody, slightly smoky depth. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Escape for Him and Boucheron Jaïpur Homme (Eau de Parfum).

O/E

7.5

Bogue · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogue O/E is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn and relaxed, leisure hours. As a whole it reads citrusy, resinous and woody: lemon, bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper, pine, cypress, rosemary and thyme. Jasmine and neroli add a soft floral edge, while sandalwood and benzoin give it a warm, balsamic depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, then business. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Mazzolari Vetiver.

Custo Man

7.6

Custo Barcelona · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Custo Man is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance in which citrus and flowers meet on a green, lightly sweet base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens with neroli, juniper, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, citrusy start. The heart of vervain, black pepper and orange blossom adds a floral, spicy turn. In the base, musk, benzoin, tonka bean and cistus settle it into a powdery, sweet warmth. Kilian Prelude to Love Invitation and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a similar profile.

Smokin' Gun

7.7

Borntostandout · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Borntostandout Smokin' Gun is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, its leathery, resinous side pointing to evenings and colder weather. It opens with juniper, rum, bitter orange and Campari, a sharp, slightly bitter start. In the heart, whisky, cinnamon and leather dominate, while pine, frankincense and oak build a resinous, woody floor. The base of sandalwood, Virginia cedar, Balkans tobacco and vanilla absolute sweetens and softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out; it stays in the background in summer. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Hope / أمل

8.0

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Hope / أمل is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets oud, vetiver and leather against a warm amber base. It opens with juniper and pink pepper; in the heart, oud and vetiver build an earthy, woody body, and amber and leather underneath add a resinous, animal depth. The overall feel is oriental, leathery and smoky, closer to dry and heavy than sweet. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters see it as leaning masculine. Montale Dark Aoud and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Velvet Iris

7.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pana Dora Velvet Iris is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. It opens cool with juniper, mint, bitter orange and bergamot. In the heart, iris brings the powdery edge while caramel, dark chocolate, pear and raspberry pull it towards sweet and fruity. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, musk, vanilla and amber, soft and woody. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is the least chosen. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Stendhal Elixir Blanc and Pierre Bourdon La Dame en Rose have a close profile.

Icon Elite

7.2

Dunhill · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dunhill Icon Elite is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a woody, smoky, leathery base; it has been discontinued. The top is a bright citrus opening of bergamot, Kaffir lime, cardamom and Sicilian bitter orange. In the heart, vetiver absolute, sage, black pepper and juniper add a green, spicy edge. The base of labdanum, black suede, sandalwood and ebony pulls it toward woody, smoky and leathery tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Pierre Guillaume 12 Hyperessence Matale and Chopard Noble Vetiver have a close profile.

Brunello Cucinelli pour Homme

8.3

Brunello Cucinelli · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Brunello Cucinelli pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men, led by ginger, bergamot and black pepper. It opens with ginger, bergamot and black pepper, bright and lightly spiced. Clary sage, juniper, angelica and cypress in the heart add a green, dry edge. The base of Ambrox Super and Clearwood™ settles it into a woody, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.

Ginger Tonic / FR/2018 / FR/18

7.7

A.N Other · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

A.N Other Ginger Tonic / FR/2018 / FR/18 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around grapefruit zest, gin tonic and Madagascan ginger. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with watermelon candy, grapefruit zest and gin tonic, with an aquatic, green feel while the fruity sweetness stays in the background. In the heart, juniper, ginger and lavender add a spicy, green edge. Musk and amberwood in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody footing. Moschino Forever Sailing and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Sultan de Muscat

7.2

Rituals · 2015

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Oriental Essence - Sultan de Muscat is a spicy, woody masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring behind them and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Close to half of those voting call it masculine, and many also find it classic. It opens with juniper and nutmeg, then moves into a woody, aromatic heart of lavender, thyme and cedarwood. Patchouli, leather and musk form the base, while the accords lean spicy, resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery. The overall impression is dry, warm and oriental. Montale Black Musk and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.

Petra

7.8

The Nose Behind · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Nose Behind Petra opens with mint tea, pomegranate and magnolia and dries down to frankincense, amber and vanilla, a unisex scent that sits between fresh and sweet. Petra's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, though summer and winter still get a fair share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it doesn't split into masculine or feminine, reading as modern instead. In the top, mint tea and pomegranate bring coolness and a slight tartness, while magnolia adds a soft floral touch. The heart of coconut, papyrus, raspberry and juniper balances green, fruity and creamy sides. At the base, frankincense, amber, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and leave a spicy, oriental warmth. Fenty Fenty (Eau de Parfum) and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Vigor

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Vigor is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top has bitter orange, juniper, vermouth, pear and cardamom, moving through caraway, pine and lavender in the heart. Myrrh absolute, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and tonka bean weigh most in the base. A spicy, green, woody start settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy sweetness.

Ébène de Balmain (1983) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Balmain · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balmain Ébène de Balmain is a chypre for men that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, leathery and earthy base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, juniper and basil bring a cool first impression, while spearmint and artemisia push it towards the herbal side. In the heart, patchouli, geranium, cinnamon and rose add a floral, spicy warmth. It settles into frankincense, leather, moss, labdanum and amber, leaving a woody, earthy depth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn is the most favoured season, with spring and winter behind it; it leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also suits leisure time and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Aramis Devin and Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme have a close profile.

Spezie

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1994

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Spezie is a green, spicy and faintly smoky scent with a woody, herbal character, aimed at men. The top is led by green notes, cypress, coriander, mint and cardamom, with eucalyptus and laurel keeping the opening fresh. Towards the heart, clove, cinnamon, thyme and juniper take over, giving an earthy, resinous spice warmth. The base holds oakmoss, sage and rosemary, while heliotrope and tomato leaf soften that herbal ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, spring and winter, with leisure and daily wear ahead of the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Boadicea the Victorious Enchanting and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Bohea Bohème

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maison Mona di Orio Bohea Bohème is a woody, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn first, then winter and spring, and few pick summer. Leisure, evening and daytime wear come up most, and some also find it suitable for the office. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. As a whole it is green, spicy and smoky. Juniper, black tea, cardamom and Sichuan pepper bring a cool sharpness, while oak wood, gaiac wood and amber add a woody, resinous, earthy weight. Franck Boclet Ashes and Tom Ford Noir Anthracite have a close profile.

Coriolan (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guerlain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Coriolan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets citrus and green notes over a spicy, leathery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer has its share. Daytime and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens with neroli, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel, with sage adding a green edge. Juniper, nutmeg, coriander and ginger bring a dry, spicy bite through the middle. It settles on vetiver, leather, patchouli and oakmoss, an earthy, leathery chypre finish. Guerlain L'Âme d'un Héros and Hermès Rocabar have a close profile.

Adidas (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Adidas · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards easy daily wear. It opens bright with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, cooled by lavender and green notes. In the heart, geranium, jasmine, rose and juniper add a floral, slightly spicy side. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood and moss. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and fall lead the season votes, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many also find it classic. Floris JF and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Oxygène Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Lanvin · 2001

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Oxygène Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent that opens with tarragon, coriander and fir resin and leans green and aquatic; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend summer and spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, and night outings come well behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with tarragon, coriander, fir resin and cypress, which give a spicy, green, resinous freshness. Juniper and myrtle carry that coolness through the heart. In the dry-down, white musk and cedar soften it onto a woody base. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Trudon II have a close profile.

Incense 01

8.0

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Incense 01 is a sweet, smoky unisex scent where frankincense, roasted almond and dark chocolate lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with little support for the office. It tilts slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens with rum, juniper and bergamot, with frankincense already present. In the heart, roasted almond, fig and hazelnut add a gourmand warmth, softened a little by lily of the valley. The base of sandalwood, dark chocolate, vanilla and cedarwood settles into a resinous, creamy, woody finish. Contre Bombarde 32 and Atlas Fever have a close profile.

Essenza di Roma Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Laura Biagiotti · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, powdery, woody finish; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange and laurel. In the heart, juniper, jasmine, heliotrope and geranium add a soft floral layer. The base dries down sweet and powdery, with vanilla and coumarin resting on sandalwood and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, though evenings work too. Most voters read it as masculine. Joop! Joop! Homme and Iceberg Fluid Woman have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Silver Black / Azzaro pour Homme Onyx (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Azzaro · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro pour Homme Silver Black / Azzaro pour Homme Onyx Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent built around juniper, bergamot and green apple. Juniper, coriander and bergamot give it a crisp, lightly spicy start, while green apple adds a fruity green edge. Patchouli, vetiver and ambroxan form the woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Bold Citrus and Zara Lush Vetiver have a close profile.

Gentlemen Only Casual Chic

6.9

Givenchy · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time. It opens with juniper, ginger and cardamom, giving a spicy freshness. Cedar and birch form a woody heart, and sandalwood and ambroxan soften the base. Aquatic and green tones lead, while a sweet, synthetic touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used for daily wear, leisure and the office. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Burberry Mr. Burberry have a close profile.