The Perfume Library

Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Pino Silvestre · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pino Silvestre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring, fall and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange. In the heart, juniper berry, thyme, clary sage, French lavender, lavender and clove build a green, spicy fougère feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and wear centres on leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Parfums de Marly Ispazon have a close profile.

24 Old Bond Street

7.7

Atkinsons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and juniper berry and moves into cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose. The top notes of cardamom and juniper berry give a spicy, bright start. In the heart, cade juniper, Earl Grey tea and Turkish rose build a green, floral balance, with the sweetness staying in the background. Whisky in the base closes it on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract and Dunhill Icon have a close profile.

Luna Rossa Extreme

7.8

Prada · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme is a men's fragrance led by black pepper, bergamot and juniper berry, softened by vanilla and lavender absolute; it has been discontinued, but it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Black pepper and bergamot open fresh and spicy. In the heart, juniper berry and labdanum bring a resinous, woody tone. The base adds vanilla sweetness and lavender absolute, which give a powdery, slightly floral warmth. Its profile is close to Aedes de Venustas Œillet Bengale and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle.

004 Gin Mandarine Musc

7.9

Bon Parfumeur · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bon Parfumeur 004 Gin Mandarine Musc is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a spicy edge, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and juniper berry add a spicy, slightly green tone. As it dries, tobacco and patchouli stay in the background while tonka bean and white musk sweeten and soften the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used for leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Carthusia Mediterraneo and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Roses on Ice

7.3

Kilian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Roses on Ice is a cool, fresh unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing cucumber and lime with a floral heart. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, giving a green, aquatic, citrusy freshness. In the heart, Rosa centifolia adds a soft floral touch while the spicy side stays in the background. Sandalwood and musk smooth the base as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Fragrance World Icy Roses and Arran After the Rain have a close profile.

Lalique pour Homme Equus (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Lalique · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Equus Eau de Parfum is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, juniper berry and citrus zest. The opening is a spicy freshness from cardamom and juniper berry, brightened by citrus zest. In the heart, sequoia wood, mace and violet leaf turn it dry and green. Siam benzoin, vetiver and amyris dominate the base, leaving a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear during the day. It reads masculine and classic. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.

Baie 19 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Baie 19 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, juniper berry and cade juniper wood. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also fits the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh and aquatic, with green leaves giving a cool edge. Cade juniper wood and juniper berry add a spicy, woody thread. Patchouli and petrichor bring a damp, earthy feel, softened by musk and ambrox. A faintly synthetic sheen runs through it.

Gao

7.0

Xerjoff · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Xerjoff Gao is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening or on a night out. Though unisex, over half of voters find it masculine. It opens with Persian and Spanish saffron, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Gurjum balsam, nagarmotha and juniper berry build a resinous, earthy core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, white oud and amber holds together the woody, animalic and leathery tones. Xerjoff Hayat and Headspace Styrax have a close profile.

Korrigan

7.3

Lubin · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lubin Korrigan is a unisex scent that is sweet, spicy and smoky, with leathery, woody depths sitting beneath a warm, gourmand sweetness. Most voters choose fall and winter, while spring and summer come well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with cognac, saffron and juniper berry. Whisky, lavender and ambrette form the heart, and oud, cedar, leather, vetiver and musk settle at the base. A creamy, resinous sweetness softens the spice, while smoke and leather weigh more in the base. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Angéliques sous la Pluie

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Angéliques sous la Pluie is a fresh, green and lightly spicy unisex scent built around angelica, juniper berry and bergamot. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it between the two. It opens with juniper berry, pink pepper and bergamot, cool and slightly sharp. In the heart, angelica brings a green, floral note. Cedarwood and white musk settle underneath, drying it down to a soft, woody base.

Vintage

7.5

John Varvatos · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

John Varvatos Vintage is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days, opening fresh and settling into a smoky, leathery base. The top notes of santolina, white lavender and juniper berry give a cool, green-tinged start. In the heart, patchouli and fir balsam bring a resinous woodiness, softened by jasmine. The base adds sweetness from tonka bean, with tobacco and suede supplying a smoky, leathery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and its use is spread evenly across business, evening and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Jusbox Black Powder and Amouage Rayaheen have a close profile.

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Baudelaire

7.6

Byredo · 2009

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Byredo Baudelaire is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built around black pepper, juniper berry and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, caraway and juniper berry, giving a dry, sharp spice. In the heart, leather, frankincense and hyacinth turn it smoky and resinous. The base of papyrus, black amber and patchouli leaves an earthy, oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine. Nishane Pachulí Kozha and Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sol e Samba

8.0

Birkholz · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Birkholz Sol e Samba is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes lead, fresh at first and deepened by spice and wood, suited to relaxed days in warm weather. It opens with yuzu, grapefruit, cardamom and matcha, a bright, slightly bitter green citrus. In the heart, juniper berry, fig leaf and tobacco keep that freshness while pulling it drier and greener. The base of cedarwood, leather, musk and amber leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the leading occasions are leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Masculine, modern and feminine votes are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Floraïku Between Two Trees and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

The Game (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff The Game Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of gin fizz and juniper berry with iris and woody notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and about half of voters read it as masculine, with many calling it modern. It opens with gin fizz and juniper berry, fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity. In the heart, iris and precious woods soften it and give it a woody base, with blackwood underneath. The overall feel is sweet and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Gold

7.8

Commodity

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Commodity Gold is a unisex scent that sets sandalwood, vanilla and amber beneath a juniper berry opening, leaning sweet and gourmand. It opens with juniper berry, then moves into a heart of sandalwood and vanilla. The base holds amber, benzoin and musk. The accords are sweet, creamy and resinous, with a spicy, woody side softened by a powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer gets very few votes. It is used about equally for daily wear, leisure and evenings. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Penguin

7.1

Zoologist · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Zoologist Penguin is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, pairing a fresh, aquatic character with spice and suede. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, and it sits comfortably in the office too. Spring comes first, though votes spread across all four seasons. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it remains a unisex scent. It opens cool and clean with juniper berry, air and ice accords. Cistus absolute, pink pepper and saffron then bring a green, spicy warmth to the heart. In the base, musk, suede, sandalwood and Irish moss lay down a woody, faintly leathery floor, while a synthetic edge hums quietly throughout.

CK Free (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Calvin Klein · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK Free Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent built around juniper berry, star anise and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most, with sport not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens with juniper berry, absinth, star anise and jackfruit, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, tobacco, coffee, buchu and suede add a spicy warmth, and the base of oak, ironwood, cedar and patchouli settles into a woody backdrop. Sweet and synthetic tones run alongside. Montblanc Legend Red and Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Emperor Extrait (Extrait)

8.6

Parfums Vintage · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Parfums Vintage Emperor Extrait (Extrait de Parfum) is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, smoky base. Juniper berry, apple and pineapple give the top a fruity freshness, while bergamot, rose and jasmine in the heart soften it with a floral touch. The base of musk, vanilla, birch, ambergris and patchouli settles that sweetness onto a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn close behind, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. It mostly reads as masculine. Parfums Vintage Emperor (Eau de Parfum) and Emperor Maximus Extrait have a close profile.

L'Homme Rochas

7.6

Rochas · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rochas L'Homme Rochas is a fresh, citrusy fougère that opens on cardamom, pineapple and blood orange, and suits a man looking for something easy for spring and daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter the least chosen. It is worn most for work and daily use, then for leisure. Voters mostly call it masculine, with some seeing it as modern. The opening pairs cardamom's spice with the fruity sweetness of pineapple and the brightness of blood orange. The heart of juniper berry, geranium and basil adds a green, aromatic turn. The base of moss, patchouli and tonka bean settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish.

Escale à Portofino

7.3

Dior · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale à Portofino is a fresh, green citrus scent for women, built around Italian citron, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian petitgrain. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely towards the night. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with bright citrus. The heart adds juniper berry, bitter almond and orange blossom, bringing a floral, slightly spicy softness. The base of cypress, cedar, galbanum, white musk and caraway sets a woody, green ground. Dior Terra Bella and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Tolu (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2002

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Tolu Eau de Parfum pairs a warm, resinous base of tolu balm, tonka bean and frankincense with a floral heart, making a sweet, powdery scent aimed at women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and can also be worn for business. Most read it as feminine, with a classic feel. Ormonde Jayne Ambre Royal and Carven Paris Mascate have a close profile. Juniper berry, clary sage and orange blossom open green and lightly spicy. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, orchid, Moroccan rose and lily of the valley build a floral core. The base of tolu balm, tonka bean, frankincense and amber carries it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth.

XS pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Rabanne · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne XS pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy fougère led by citrus and green tones, made for men and now discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and corn mint for a bright start. In the heart, coriander, juniper berry and geranium add a floral, spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, rosemary and oakmoss leaves a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Jacques Battini Platinum and Zara Cedarwood have a close profile.

24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.7

Atkinsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets a green opening of juniper berry and galbanum against a floral heart of cardamom and Turkish rose absolute. It opens green and crisp with juniper berry and galbanum. In the heart, green tea, cardamom and Turkish rose absolute take over, the spice and flowers softening each other. The base of frankincense, tonka bean and whisky leaves a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards business, daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.