The Perfume Library

Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that most voters place in summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Votes cluster around leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use close behind, while night and evening are far less common. It reads masculine and modern. Lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange open it with bright citrus. Aquatic notes and juniper give the heart a watery, slightly fruity feel. Amberwood, clary sage and musk soften the base into a clean, synthetic finish. Davidoff Cool Water Freeze Me and Juliette Has A Gun Ego Stratis have a close profile.

The Dreamer (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace The Dreamer Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that opens with tarragon and juniper and softens into iris and lily at the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Most voters read it as masculine, and a smaller group as classic. The top notes of tarragon, juniper and artemisia give a crisp, lightly spicy, green start. In the heart, iris, lily and flax add a powdery, floral softness. The base of tobacco flower and amber turns it sweeter and dries it down warm and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Blue Jeans

6.9

Versace · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Blue Jeans is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with basil, bergamot and citrus fruits alongside juniper and aniseed, while the aquatic and fresh accords keep it bright. In the heart, jasmine, lavender and sage bring a soft floral note. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean and musk, and cedar and vetiver give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, though it also suits the office. Most voters find it masculine. Joop! Nightflight and Chanel Allure Homme have a close profile.

Air Tiger

7.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Marc Gebauer Air Tiger is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance, with cardamom, leather and labdanum leading the way. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. The top holds cardamom, juniper and Sicilian lemon, with the lemon only brightening the opening a little. In the heart, leather, iris, cedar and patchouli take over. The base of labdanum, amber and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. The accords add a smoky, earthy edge. Dior Leather Oud and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guy Laroche · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and leather. Lemon, bergamot, lavender and basil lead at the top, while coriander, cinnamon and juniper add a spicy touch in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, leather and oakmoss dominate the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and woody, with a clear fougère structure. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are picked most often, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Omerta Pure E-motion and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nightflight (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Joop! · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Nightflight Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a sweet, floral warmth; it has been discontinued. The top opens with juniper, bergamot, lavender and lemon, with pineapple adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral touch, and almond supports the sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle into the base. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn behind; daily and leisure wear dominate, while business and evening also get votes. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Mirto di Panarea

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a salty, aquatic feel, suited to summer and spring days. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon, myrtle and basil. In the heart, Damask rose absolute and jasmine absolute add a soft floral note while the sea breeze keeps the aquatic mood. Virginia cedar, juniper and amber form a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

7.6

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits daily wear in warm weather, with a light garden feel. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is hardly chosen. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split between the two. Lemon, bergamot and orange open it brightly. In the heart, white oleander and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, fig leaf, pistachio, red cedar and cypress build a green, woody ground with fruity and spicy touches.

Sycomore (2016) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Esencia (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, green opening of lavender, juniper and peppers to a dry, earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. It reads as masculine, sitting somewhere between modern and classic. The top of lavender, juniper, and red and green pepper gives a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, tarragon, basil and cedar carry the green into a woody line. The base of patchouli, moss, vetiver and sandalwood sets a earthy, slightly smoky floor, which tonka bean softens. Citrus and fruity touches stay in the background.

Exquisite Leather

8.1

David Beckham · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

David Beckham Exquisite Leather is a sweet, spicy leather scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with cardamom, raspberry, apple and pink pepper, so sweet fruit meets a spicy edge. In the heart, leather, bourbon whiskey, juniper and orris root give a smoky, leathery body. The base of musk, sandalwood and cedarwood adds woody warmth. Roos & Roos Purple Leather and M. Micallef Notorious XO have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Essence Aromatique have a close profile.

Boss Number One / Boss (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Number One / Boss Eau de Toilette is a floral and spicy men's fragrance that opens with caraway, juniper and bergamot and dries down to cedar, patchouli and amber. The opening is fresh but sharp: caraway, juniper, basil and green apple, brightened by lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine build the floral side, with honey adding sweetness. The base leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery floor of patchouli, cedar, tobacco and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.

Sycomore (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chanel · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Kenzo · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent with green and floral touches, made for men, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Half of voters call its character masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and clary sage alongside green notes for a bright start. In the heart, ozone, jasmine and juniper come forward. Cedar, moss and musk in the base settle it onto a woody footing.

L'Humaniste

8.1

Frapin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin L'Humaniste opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and is picked less for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly find it masculine. The top is bright and spicy-cool, with citrus, black pepper and cardamom. The heart brings juniper, peony, thyme and nutmeg, green and floral sides coming forward while the spice carries on. In the base, tonka bean sweetens it slightly, while oakmoss and gin set a dry, woody ground. Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

4. Montabaco Intensivo

8.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the earthy, leathery tones of suede, tobacco and moss. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick spring and autumn, wearing it for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes lean masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Juniper, cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute give a bright, spicy start. Tea, violet and rose soften the heart with a green touch. Suede, tobacco, moss and sandalwood settle into a woody, leathery base. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Extrême and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

Beach Klub

6.7

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Beach Klub is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against smoky, leathery and animalic tones. The top opens with birch tar, apple and rosewood, so the apple's sweetness meets the tar's smoke. In the heart, juniper, leather and oregano build a spicy, leathery frame. The base of musk, castoreum, vanilla, gaiac wood and civet leaves a creamy, woody, animalic trail. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern.

Verano / Montabaco Verano

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Verano / Montabaco Verano is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom and moves toward tobacco and sandalwood. The opening pairs the citrus of grapefruit, orange absolute and bergamot with the green edge of juniper and clary sage. In the heart, violet, magnolia and rose are softened by tea. The base dries down to tobacco, tonka bean, sandalwood and suede, with a leathery, spicy warmth staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans toward leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

Rocabar (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Hermès · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Rocabar Eau de Toilette is a woody men's fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus and green lift, then leans into spice, resin and earth. It lasts well and sits at a moderate sillage, staying fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer the least favored season. It suits daily wear and the office, and most voters call it masculine and classic. The top is bergamot, lemon, juniper and coriander, cool and slightly bitter. The heart brings cardamom, carnation, violet, cypress and cedar, a floral-spicy woodiness. The base of fir, benzoin, patchouli, vanilla and oakmoss leaves a resinous, earthy, lightly sweet floor. Rochas Globe and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

1899

8.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums 1899 is a floral, spicy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, black pepper and juniper and settles into vanilla and amber. The opening is bright but sharp, with Italian bergamot, black pepper and juniper. In the heart, Florentine iris, orange blossom and cinnamon bring a powdery floral side softened by spice. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. It is worn most for leisure and evenings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Dior Dior Homme Intense has a close profile.

Fathom V

7.9

Beaufort · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Beaufort Fathom V opens with aquatic notes, juniper and blackcurrant and settles onto moss and vetiver, a fresh, green unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, and evening and daily wear follow. Opinion is split between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. The opening of aquatic notes, juniper, green leaves and blackcurrant is cool and green. In the heart, jasmine and lily add a soft floral touch, while pepper and cumin bring a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, black moss, Atlas cedar and salt turns earthy, woody and faintly salty.

Eau du Soir

7.6

Sisley · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau du Soir is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets the fresh bite of mandarin orange and grapefruit against pepper and a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and pepper; the heart builds a floral base of iris, jasmine absolute and rose absolute, while juniper and clove add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, cistus and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly earthy chypre feel, softened by amber and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many read it as feminine and classic. Sisley Eau du Soir 2008 and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.