The Perfume Library

Reina de Angelopolis

8.2

N•O•A•M · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

N•O•A•M Reina de Angelopolis is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built on resins and woods, an easy pick for leisure hours and the milder seasons. Copal resin, juniper, mastic and cedar form the backbone, while bergamot and lemon add a bright citrus lift and mint a cool edge. Pine and fir bring a green, faintly smoky air, and Java vetiver gives it an earthy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together.

Dark Cedrus

7.5

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lou de Pre Dark Cedrus is a fresh, masculine scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant over a woody base of cedarwood and ambroxan. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes, with modern next. The top pairs lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant, pineapple and apple for a citrusy, fruity, lightly sweet start. Moroccan rose, juniper and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of cedarwood, ambroxan, musk, oakmoss and leather dries down woody and smoky. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Concorde

6.4

Salle Privée · 2019

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Salle Privée Concorde is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, though it can also work at the office. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with juniper, black pepper and pink pepper, a spicy, green start softened by whisky. In the heart, tobacco, patchouli and vetiver build an earthy, smoky body. The base of oud, leather, benzoin and cedarwood leaves a resinous, slightly sweet and leathery trail.

Brivido Della Caccia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Argos · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Argos Brivido Della Caccia Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with leather and wood keeping it close to the earth. It opens with juniper, maté absolute and pink pepper in a green, spicy mood, softened by clary sage. In the heart, orris concrete, tonka bean absolute and sweet vernal grass add a powdery, lightly sweet softness. Birch, leather and amber then dry down to a smoky, leathery, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter ahead of summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. It reads more masculine than feminine. Those after a similar profile could look at The Dua Brand Cuìr de Irlandés and Memo Paris Irish Leather.

1761

7.0

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Flora Danica 1761 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and green notes on a woody, spicy base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, fall works too, and winter stays in the background. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it can read either way. Lemon, cardamom and black pepper open fresh and spicy. In the heart, cypress, clary sage and juniper add a green, dry air, and oak, patchouli and frankincense give the base a woody depth.

Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre

7.7

Bravanariz · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Cologne Rosemary / Silvestre is a fresh, citrusy unisex cologne that suits spring and summer days. Mandarin orange, orange, bitter orange and lemon give it a bright citrus front, met by the green, spicy sides of rosemary and juniper. Aleppo pine adds a light resinous, woody depth, and the overall impression is clean, crisp and fruity. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Bravanariz Cologne Lavender / Silvestre and Pashana Original Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Geza Schön

7.9

Project Renegades · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Project Renegades Geza Schön is a fresh, woody and slightly synthetic unisex scent built on citrus and green tones, leaning towards spring and summer days and casual wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business settings are the most common occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though feminine and classic votes are also notable. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, lime, lemon, pink pepper and blackcurrant. The heart brings juniper, maté, fir and osmanthus. In the base, sandalwood, cedarwood, moss, myrrh and frankincense settle in, and the woody, resinous side gradually takes over. Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 and Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood have a close profile.

CH Men Sport

6.8

Carolina Herrera · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Carolina Herrera CH Men Sport is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs citrus and marine notes with spice and wood; it has been discontinued, but it suits daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and the character is mostly voted masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and sage, giving a bright citrus feel. In the heart, marine notes, juniper and Sichuan pepper add an aquatic side sharpened by spice. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss sets it on a woody footing, while a touch of sweetness softens the freshness. Calvin Klein Escape for Men and Davidoff Cool Water Wave for Men have a close profile.

L.12.12 Blanc Eau Fraîche

7.1

Lacoste · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit and ginger, with a fresh, aquatic feel. The heart holds juniper, Provençal lavender and apple, which adds a light fruity sweetness. Cedarwood, vetiver and Ambrofix form a green, woody base.

Vanille Paradoxe

7.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Vanille Paradoxe is a unisex scent that sets grapefruit and juniper against vanilla, pairing sweetness with a green edge. It opens fresh and a little herbal with grapefruit, juniper and rosemary. The heart of rose, cardamom, angelica and cedar gives it a floral, spicy and woody frame. In the base, vanilla softens into musk and ambroxan; the sweetness turns powdery without getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, office and daytime wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as truly in between. Harry Lehmann Fleurs and Amouage Lyric Man have a close profile.

Silver (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Aigner · 1984

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Silver Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and juniper; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, lemon, fennel and green notes. In the heart, spruce, cedar and cinnamon lead, softened by jasmine and carnation. The base of frankincense, moss, labdanum and leather pulls it in an animal, resinous and smoky direction, with earthy and fougère touches among the accords. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Veejaga Hascish Men and Nina Ricci Phileas have a close profile.

Poltergeist (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Heretic · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Poltergeist Eau de Parfum is a unisex forest scent that opens on juniper, pine and frankincense and settles into a smoky, earthy base of birch tar and patchouli. The opening is green, spicy and resinous, with juniper, absinthe wormwood, frankincense and pine. Champaca softens that edge in the heart, and the base of Palo Santo, patchouli, birch tar, labdanum and cedar builds a woody, smoky ground, with vanilla sweetening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Rook Perfumes Forest and Andrea Maack Coven have a close profile.

Teisenddu

7.9

Frassaï · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Frassaï Teisenddu is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, setting spice and leather against a soft floral touch. Bitter orange and juniper keep the first impression bright, while mimosa adds a powdery floral softness. Rum and sugar bring the sweetness forward, nutmeg adds spice, and leather gives a dry depth alongside the woody and resinous tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It sits evenly between feminine and masculine. Maison Sybarite Opulent Wood and Mind Games French Defense have a close profile.

Sacre Noir

8.1

House of Matriarch · 2017

Green · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Sacre Noir is a unisex perfume built on oud, frankincense and oakmoss, with a green, smoky forest character. It opens with sweets, Golden Orange apple and periwinkle, which give a light sweetness. In the heart, oak wood, cypress, juniper and myrtle form a green, woody forest, while heather and red rose soften it. The base of black copal resin, forest soil and Peru balsam leaves a resinous, earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as in between.

Ta'weel / تاويل

7.9

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Ta'weel / تاويل is a fresh, green and woody fougère where citrus and spice lead, made for men and suited to everyday and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter far behind. Leisure, daily and business wear come first, and evening and night out get some votes too. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Bergamot, juniper, ginger and nutmeg open it fresh and spicy. Lavender and orange blossom in the heart add a soft floral touch. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and ambroxan leave it woody and earthy.

Freedom (2012)

3.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on juniper, green leaves and violet and rests on vetiver and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top is juniper, green leaves, violet, clary sage and basil. The heart brings ginger, orange blossom, salty notes and white pepper, with coriander alongside. Vetiver, sandalwood and driftwood form a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with sweet and floral touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Curve Chill for Men and Guess Man have a close profile.

DKNY Men (2000) (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

DKNY · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

DKNY Men is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. It opens with tangerine and ginger, bright with a slight bite. The heart of ivy, spices and juniper adds a green, dry edge, and sandalwood and red maple form a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and a little fruity.

Sun Day Men

7.3

Jil Sander · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Day Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with juniper and marine notes and softens into green apple and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with juniper and marine notes that give an aquatic, airy feel. In the heart, green apple adds a fruity freshness and orange blossom a floral softness. In the base, benzoin sweetens the scent slightly and leaves a warm, woody trace. Jil Sander Sun Bath Men and Sun Men Fizz have a close profile.

Chinotto

7.3

Tuttotondo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Tuttotondo Chinotto is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with a sweet, spicy undertone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a trail that is neither tight to the skin nor far-reaching. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. On character, feminine gets the most votes, with masculine next. The top notes are juniper, chinotto and bitter orange, so it opens fresh and citrusy. In the heart, cardamom, jasmine and cinnamon add spice and a floral touch. The base of cane sugar, musk and amber sweetens it and settles into a creamy, gourmand softness.

Pichola

7.5

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neela Vermeire Créations Pichola is a fresh, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with juniper, cinnamon and saffron over citrus, then softens through rose and jasmine towards sandalwood. Pichola's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn has its wearers too. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and half of those who rated its character call it feminine. The opening pairs clementine, bergamot and neroli with juniper, cardamom and cinnamon, while magnolia and saffron add a floral, spicy edge. The heart is led by ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose and orange blossom. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver, benzoin and driftwood close it on a woody, creamy sweetness. Rahele and Serenity Blend have a close profile.

DKNY Men (2009) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

DKNY · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Men is a fresh men's scent that moves from juniper, mandarin orange and sage into a spicy heart of cardamom and pepper; it has been discontinued. The top is juniper, mandarin orange and sage, so it opens citrusy and slightly green. Cardamom and pepper add spice in the heart, while violet leaf and jasmine bring a soft floral touch. The base of cedar, patchouli, orris root and vetiver dries down with aquatic and powdery sides that keep the fresh character intact. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring and summer slightly ahead. It leans most towards daily wear, followed by the office and leisure time. Michalsky Michalsky Men and Paul Smith Optimistic for Men have a close profile.

Pashm

7.7

Hima Jomo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Pashm opens with juniper, cinnamon and saffron, then softens into white tea, iris and cashmere wood, giving a fresh, powdery unisex scent. The opening sets juniper's green coolness beside the spice of cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, white tea and iris calm things down, while cashmere wood lays a woody base. The drydown turns creamy and powdery, with Indian sandalwood, ambergris and ambrette seed adding warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, and the scent sits comfortably on either. Diptyque Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum) and Ulrich Lang Lightscape have a close profile.

1881 Bella Notte pour Homme

7.8

Cerruti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte pour Homme pairs the freshness of juniper and Sichuan pepper with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. The top is juniper, Sichuan pepper, coriander and key lime, a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, nutmeg, black cardamom and Ceylonese cinnamon bring the spice forward. Cedar, vanilla, patchouli and musk sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favored. It is worn from daily use and leisure to evenings and the office. Masculine dominates the character votes. Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri have a close profile.

Private Affairs (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Baldessarini · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Private Affairs Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy opening of nutmeg, juniper and bergamot through lavender and geranium to a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter for it, with summer getting a smaller share. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with citrusy bergamot alongside spicy nutmeg and juniper. Lavender and geranium soften the heart, and the base of walnut, cedar, leather and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy, slightly sweet ground. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge.