The Perfume Library

Signature Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

David Beckham · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Signature Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet men's scent built around aquatic notes, mandarin orange and watermelon. It opens with aquatic notes, mandarin orange and watermelon, giving a cool, juicy, fruity feel. In the heart, juniper berry, West Indian lantana and cypress pull it toward a greener, woody side. White amber, patchouli and moss in the base add a soft sweetness and a calm woodiness. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with sport and business also getting votes. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Carolina Herrera 212 Surf Men and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Da Lat

7.2

d'Annam · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

d'Annam Da Lat is a fresh, green floral for women, with rose, peony and magnolia softened by a light fruity sweetness and a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you for a decent while without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it also works for evenings and nights out. It opens with red wine, juniper berry and cypress, which give a fresh, lightly spicy start. Rose, peony and magnolia form the floral heart. Musk, cypriol and cedarwood settle into a soft, woody dry-down. Profumi di Pantelleria Tanit (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Shantung have a close profile.

Tactics (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Shiseido · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Shiseido Tactics Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy fougère with a woody edge, made for men. Bergamot, lemon and galbanum open it bright and green, while juniper berry and peach add a light fruity touch. In the heart, pine, mint and thyme bring a spicy, resinous feel. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base soften and sweeten the finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, summer and fall, and mostly pick daily wear, leisure and the office. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Halston Halston 1-12 and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green have a close profile.

Melogold

7.1

Widian · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Melogold is a creamy unisex scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets spice and leather. It opens with grapefruit, juniper berry and saffron, a fresh, lightly spiced start. In the heart, raspberry and violet bring a sweet, floral side, with leather adding a dry edge. Vetiver, musk and cashmeran settle into a soft, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern, though it wears as unisex. Sawalef Black Rose and Killer Oud Nights of Arabia have a close profile.

Wode / Wode - Scent

6.9

Boudicca · 2008

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Boudicca Wode / Wode - Scent is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter, for leisure hours and evenings, with floral and spicy notes resting on a woody, smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring comes after autumn and winter in the votes, while summer trails behind. Evening and leisure wear stand out, and office use is chosen less often. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper and bergamot, then turns floral at the heart with jasmine, tuberose and rose, while cumin and saffron add spice. In the base, gaiac wood, blond tobacco, leather and sandalwood dominate, and tree moss and castoreum leave a green, animal trace. Green, resinous and leathery accords keep the whole scent close to the earth.

Ancient Fortress

7.0

Alghabra · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Alghabra Ancient Fortress is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on a spicy trio of nutmeg, clove and juniper berry and settles into leather and oakmoss. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure and evening wear lead, and votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it sits comfortably either way. Al Wataniah Graphite and Rasasi Shuhrah pour Homme have a close profile. The top notes of nutmeg, clove and juniper berry give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, kelp, blond tobacco and leather add a green, leathery character. The base of oakmoss, musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber grounds it in a woody, sweet finish.

Juniperus

8.0

Pineward · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pineward Juniperus is a green, fresh and woody unisex scent built around juniper, with a calm character that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, and business settings also get a fair share of votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close without announcing itself. Voters lean slightly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are far from negligible. Juniper wood, juniper needle and juniper berry carry the scent, with lemon zest absolute adding citrus freshness. Rosemary, sage and lavender bring a herbal, lightly spicy greenness. Sandalwood and patchouli ground it in a woody, resinous and earthy base.

Move On for Men

7.6

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Rive Move On for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, and daily or leisure wear. Ginger, bergamot and apple give it a bright, lightly fruity opening. In the heart, juniper berry, sage and geranium add a green, spicy edge, while the fresh and aquatic accents keep it light. The base of vetiver, frankincense, amberwood, cedarwood and tonka bean settles into a woody footing with a touch of sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Daily wear, leisure and sport lead, and it also fits the office. It reads as masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Bujairami Chroma have a close profile.

Ocean of Dua

8.4

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Ocean of Dua is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear, sport and the office come up most often. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine and modern votes are not far behind. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic. Bergamot, lemon and grapefruit bring a citrus brightness, while lavender, rosemary and thyme add a green edge. Jasmine and iris soften it with florals, and sandalwood, vetiver and vanilla set a woody, lightly sweet base. Oakmoss gives it a mossy, creamy depth in the background.

Sienna Brume

7.2

Mihan Aromatics · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Mihan Aromatics Sienna Brume is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent, with green and sweet touches softening its sea-air character. It opens with sea breeze and bergamot for a bright start. In the heart, coconut and cucumber sweeten the coolness and add a creamy softness. The base of copaiba balsam, juniper berry and vanilla settles into a woody, lightly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. It tips slightly masculine, though many voters call it feminine, so it reads as unisex. Zarkoperfume Molécule C-19 - The Beach and Coast + Salt Palm (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Quality of Flesh

7.8

Gini · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Gini Quality of Flesh is a dark, spicy and woody men's fragrance with a pronounced animalic, leathery and smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with night-out and evening wear leading, while summer is rarely chosen. Voters tend to read it as masculine. Leather, oud, civet and castoreum build an animalic base, which patchouli and styrax turn earthy and smoky. Black pepper, pink pepper and juniper berry add a spicy edge, and benzoin brings a soft resinous warmth. Narcissus and costus stay in the background of this dense blend. Zoologist Hyrax and Meo Fusciuni Narcotico have a close profile.

Estate

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Annette Neuffer Estate opens on spearmint, bergamot petitgrain and rosemary, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, woody fougère. The top is cool, green and spicy, with spearmint, bergamot, rosemary and juniper berry, while pink pepper adds a light bite. In the heart, lavender and Florentine iris lead, softened by tiaré and neroli. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean for a woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the usual settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is sold as a men's fragrance, yet voters split between masculine and feminine. Creed Viking Cologne and Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura have a close profile.

Tahitian Gardénia

7.6

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Tahitian Gardénia is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral, fruity character with a sweet, creamy softness. Gardenia and frangipani carry the floral side, while pear, green apple and pineapple add a fruity freshness. Pink pepper and carnation bring a light spice, and sandalwood, Borneo oud and Tibetan musk set a woody, creamy base underneath. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. Though unisex, votes lean slightly masculine. Ensar Oud Gardénia Pekanbaru and Xerjoff Purple Accento have a close profile.

Chromodoro

7.5

Astrophil & Stella · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Astrophil & Stella Chromodoro is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on blackcurrant bud absolute, basil and tomato leaf. Angelica root rounds out the top. In the heart, gin, juniper berry, absinthe wormwood and rum bring a spicy, slightly sweet, herbal feel, softened by Egyptian jasmine absolute. The base of sandalwood, vetiver and musk settles the scent onto a woody ground. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as open to both.

Tau

7.2

Onyrico · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Onyrico Tau is a unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of juniper berry and pine against leather, spice and resin, with a green, woody character that suits the milder seasons. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Though unisex, close to half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with juniper berry, pine, bergamot and clary sage, fresh, green and slightly citrusy. The heart brings black pepper, chili, leather and mastic, adding spice and resin. In the base, labdanum, birch, cedarwood and oakmoss ground it in an earthy, woody finish.

Semi-Bespoke 21

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 21 is a unisex scent that sets bright mandarin orange and grapefruit against jasmine, tuberose and rose, then deepens into frankincense, leather and labdanum. The citrus opens fresh, while Grasse jasmine, tuberose and May rose lead the heart. The base is dominated by frankincense, leather, vanilla and cedarwood: the scent moves from floral toward a spicy, resinous, leathery chypre, with a powdery, earthy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans toward evening and night-out wear. Most read its character as masculine or classic. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Pierre de Velay No. 1 have a close profile.

Chalayan Airborne

7.9

Comme des Garçons · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comme des Garçons Chalayan Airborne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a touch of resin and smoke, best suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and neroli in a bright citrus layer. Mastic and juniper berry add a green, spicy note in the heart. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and musk settles into a woody, resinous, faintly smoky finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits easily through an ordinary day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex profile. Olfactive Studio Autoportrait and Eutopie No. 8 have a close profile.

Jupiter's Lightning

7.8

Argos · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Argos Jupiter's Lightning is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits daily wear and leisure time best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, and it also gets worn at the office. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably on either. It opens with bergamot, lemon, cardamom and juniper berry, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, saffron, tea and orris root add a floral, green softness. The base of cypress, Atlas cedar and musk settles into a woody, clean finish.

cyber-sex

5.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli cyber-sex is a unisex perfume that sets a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and juniper berry against the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and also makes itself noticed around you. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top is fresh and citrusy, with neroli, mandarin orange, juniper berry and pink grapefruit. The heart brings a floral, green edge through cyclamen, spices, rosemary, lavender and almond blossom. It settles into a woody, sweet base of vanilla, cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean, with spicy and animal tones in the accords. Sospiro Vibrato and Bogue Douleur! have a close profile.

Parco 1923

8.0

Parco 1923 · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parco 1923 is a fresh, green fougère that opens on bergamot, angelica and juniper berry, made for men and easy to wear from spring into summer. The top notes of bergamot, angelica and juniper berry give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, honeysuckle, iris and golden chain add a soft floral touch, with iris leaving a powdery texture. The base of tree moss and beech wood dries down woody and green. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, and it reads masculine and classic. Hermès Eau de Narcisse Bleu and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

Navigations Through Scent - Rogart

7.1

Molton Brown · 2011

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Molton Brown Navigations Through Scent - Rogart is a fresh, green unisex scent built around juniper berry, elemi resin and fir balsam; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for the office and evening too. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It opens cool and green with juniper berry and elemi resin. In the heart, angelica and maple syrup add a sweetness that the spicy tones keep in check. The base of fir balsam and gaiac wood settles into something resinous, woody and faintly smoky. Andrea Maack Craft and Gritti Delirium have a close profile.

Rendez-vous au Cap Ferrat

7.7

Godet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Godet Rendez-vous au Cap Ferrat is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, easy to wear for leisure or the office. It opens light, green and bright with galbanum, juniper berry, Italian bergamot and Italian lemon. In the heart, neroli, lavender, thyme and myrtle add a floral, slightly spicy touch. The base settles into woods with vetiver, sandalwood, tree moss and cedarwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and business are its leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Leather N' Green

7.4

Birkholz · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Birkholz Leather N' Green is a green, leathery unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it wears fine as a unisex scent. It opens with bergamot and juniper berry. In the heart, leather, cedar and maté tea build a green, woody, smoky line. Moss, ambergris, tonka bean and musk carry it down to a resinous, earthy, spicy warmth. Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu and Linari Fuoco Infernale have a close profile.

Accord No. 04: Cedar

7.3

Raer Scents · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Raer Scents Accord No. 04: Cedar is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built on Virginia cedar and Himalayan cedar, sharpened by juniper berry and ginger; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It is placed mostly in leisure and business settings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent stays in one piece: two kinds of cedar form a woody backbone, while juniper berry and lavender add a green, resinous freshness. Ginger brings spice, bergamot adds brightness, and false sandalwood softens the wood. The overall feel is dry, clean and timber-like.