The Perfume Library

Cologne 352

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, floral and lightly spicy touches that give it a clean feel for easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Italian lemon, juniper berry and leaves open cool and green. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose, while white musk, white cedar and gaiac wood settle it onto a creamy, woody base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Eau de Monsieur (2013)

7.7

Goutal · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Eau de Monsieur is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear, the office and leisure time. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. The heart brings mint, cedar, juniper berry and geranium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody, chypre-like base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Half call it masculine, and some find it classic. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Cologne One

7.7

Escentric Molecules · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Escentric Molecules Cologne One is a fresh unisex cologne built on citrus and green notes, best suited to spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, which makes it an easy daytime scent for leisure, the office or sport. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share also call it feminine or modern. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger, with cucumber and juniper berry adding a green edge. Iris and rose soften the heart with a light sweetness, and ISO-E-Super, musk and ambroxan settle into a woody, synthetic base.

Encre Indigo

7.7

Lalique · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Tabac Santal / For Him

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Tabac Santal / For Him is a spicy, woody and smoky men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong, while the sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with cardamom, ginger, bergamot and juniper berry, a citrusy, spicy freshness. The heart holds tobacco, frankincense and lavender, softened by iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy, resinous ground. Annette Neuffer Hepster and Missa Solemnis have a close profile.

Insomnia

7.5

Kinetic Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kinetic Perfumes Insomnia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy side against a spicy, leathery and woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office wear not far behind. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Fresh and aquatic accords open with lemon and juniper berry, while leather and tobacco add a spicy edge. The heart holds cypriol, marine notes and patchouli. In the base, woody notes, sweet notes and amber warm and soften it, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through. Kenzo Kenzo Homme and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Jaguar · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly sweet character, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with star anise, bergamot, lavender and orange, while basil and juniper berry add a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, ginger and lotus soften the scent. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and white musk leaves a sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Montblanc Starwalker and Mexx Mexx Man have a close profile.

Sakura Snow

7.2

d'Annam · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

d'Annam Sakura Snow is a light, floral women's scent built on cherry blossom, lily of the valley and snow. Cherry blossom and lily of the valley carry the floral line, while juniper berry and snow add a cool, aquatic edge. Solar note and white musk soften it, leaving a scent that reads fresh, lightly sweet and powdery. Most voters recommend spring, then summer, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. Amélie et Mélanie Linge Blanc and Frédéric Malle En Passant have a close profile.

Boss Sport (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hugo Boss · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fougère-style men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued, but it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, which mugwort, tagetes and juniper berry push in a green direction. In the heart, tarragon, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, amber, cedar and patchouli settles it on a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Undō / 運動 (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Annayake · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Undō / 運動 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, lemon juice and mandarin orange, while cardamom and juniper berry add a light spice. The heart of lavender, green tea and coriander keeps it green and clean, with nutmeg carrying the spice along. The base of tobacco, precious woods, frankincense and musk settles into a calm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Kenneth Cole Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hot Water Night

7.2

Davidoff · 2012

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Davidoff Hot Water Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens on juniper berry and black pepper and settles into oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued. It opens with a spicy start of juniper berry and black pepper. In the heart, cedarwood and rose absolute turn it woody and earthy. At the base, oud and ambergris balance the sweetness with leathery, animal and smoky tones; the oriental character dominates, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Montale Dark Aoud and Gritti Noctem Arabs have a close profile.

Icefall

7.0

Pineward · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pineward Icefall is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which cedar, sandalwood and juniper berry give a woody frame, brightened by kelp and grapefruit. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in the office. In character votes masculine leads, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The scent as a whole is a fresh, green woody one. Grapefruit adds a citrus lift, while kelp brings an aquatic, slightly earthy tone. Maritime pine, Nootka cypress and blue cypress give it a resinous, forest-like side, and juniper berry adds a spicy edge. Cedar and sandalwood sit behind, leaving a dry, soft woodiness.

Targhee Forest

7.9

Rogue · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Targhee Forest is a unisex scent that smells of the woods, led by oakmoss, fir balsam and pine. Sagebrush and juniper berry give it a dry, green edge, which citrus notes lighten a little. Patchouli, cedarwood and amber build a woody, earthy base, while geranium and musk add a soft floral touch. The overall impression is fresh, resinous and fougère in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter get votes too. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic, with some voters finding it feminine. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Bon Monsieur have a close profile.

Traditional (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Hugh Parsons · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Traditional Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance built around mandarin orange, Sicilian lemon and juniper berry. It opens bright with mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon, while herbs and blackberry pull that freshness towards a green, lightly fruity side. The heart turns dry and spicy with angelica seed, juniper berry, Madagascan pepper and cardamom. Cedarwood, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a calm woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Jo Malone Aqua Lemon and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Curve for Men (Cologne)

7.3

Curve · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Curve for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with neroli, pineapple, lavender and lemon. Coriander, cardamom and ginger bring a spicy touch to the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber settle into a sweet, woody base, with a slightly synthetic sparkle running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine yet modern. La Rive Blue Line and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Into the Wild

7.2

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Matine Into the Wild is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and spicy character, softened by floral and woody tones. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it leans neither way. Juniper berry, cardamom and pepper give a crisp, spicy opening. In the heart, frangipani, magnolia and ginger add a floral softness. Chocolate sits in the base. The green and woody accords keep the whole composition cool. Angéliques sous la Pluie and Celadon have a close profile.

Blue Invasion - Blue Cedrat

6.3

Comme des Garçons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Blue Invasion - Blue Cedrat is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a clear green and woody side; it has been discontinued. Italian cedar and Virginia cedar set the woody line, while juniper berry and angelica root add a spicy, green coolness. Rose softens the floral side, and the metallic notes give the scent a sharp, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. The largest share of voters finds it masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Byredo Super Cedar and Argos Jupiter's Lightning.

Rosarium

7.7

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Angela Ciampagna Rosarium pairs the powdery floral side of iris and violet with sweetness from vanilla and honey, set over a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood; it is a unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top holds tobacco flower, carrot seed and honey, while the heart brings iris, celery seed, violet and juniper berry. The base is vetiver, frankincense, musk, vanilla and cedarwood. The overall impression is floral and sweet, deepened by spice, resin and a faint smokiness, with a creamy softness running through it. Viole Nere and Baiser de Florence have a close profile.

Ithaque

7.7

Memo Paris · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Ithaque is a fresh, citrusy and spicy unisex scent built around juniper berry, Italian bergamot and sichuan pepper, and it leans towards the warmer seasons. It opens bright with juniper berry, bergamot and bitter orange, while sichuan pepper and cinnamon add a light spiciness. In the heart, blackcurrant, red currant and jasmine bring a fruity, floral softness. Patchouli and cedar give the dry-down a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share finds it feminine. Diptyque L'Eau de Tarocco and Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille have a close profile.

Egra for Men

7.6

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Egra for Men is a fresh, green, citrusy fragrance for men, setting the coolness of juniper berry, spruce and grapefruit on a woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Close to half of voters call it masculine, and a share see it as classic. The top opens with juniper berry, spruce, violet leaf and grapefruit, while the heart of fir needle, galbanum and Florentine iris adds a green, lightly floral feel. The base of ambergris, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss settles it into something woody and soft.

Jasper no Kodō III

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō III is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent built around Canadian Balsam fir absolute, juniper berry and Malayan oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and juniper berry alongside palo santo and copal resin, set against the green of fir and hemlock absolutes. In the heart, oud, blue lotus and wild thyme lead, with elderberry softening the sweetness. The base settles on pine needle absolute, Omani green frankincense and white ambergris, giving a resinous, woody floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern close behind. Jasper no Kodō II and Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road have a close profile.

Vetiveria

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with an earthy vetiver base, suited to bright, open-air days. It opens sharp and bright with Sicilian lime, Nepalese sichuan pepper, sage and juniper berry. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and orange blossom soften that edge with a floral touch. The base of vetiver, cistus, tonka bean and moss settles it onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Though unisex, voters read it as masculine more often than not. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver and Miller Harris Terre de Bois have a close profile.

Metal Wave

7.5

AllSaints · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

AllSaints Metal Wave is a unisex scent built on magnolia, juniper berry and papyrus, fresh and floral in feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't read as belonging to either. Magnolia brings a floral, creamy softness, while juniper berry adds a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Papyrus gives a woody, powdery base. The sweetness stays in the background, and a synthetic sheen gives the whole a modern feel.

Verde di Mare

6.9

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Verde di Mare is a fresh, aquatic unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; it reads somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lime and juniper berry, with galbanum adding a green edge. The heart is led by marine notes, red kelp and black tea, while rose and clove stay in the background. Precious woods, musky notes and vanilla soften the base.