The Perfume Library

Aer

7.2

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Angela Ciampagna Aer is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear lead, and business settings also get votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it does not lean clearly either way. It opens with lemon, mint and grapefruit, bright and cool. Juniper berry forms the heart, and elemi resin, vetiver and patchouli in the base settle it into a woody, resinous, earthy footing.

Vieri

7.3

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Vieri is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, hardened by leather, wood and spice. Most voters recommend Vieri for spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters most often call its character masculine, with modern next. Lemon, neroli, juniper berry and ginger give it a fresh, lightly spicy feel. Suede, leather and gaiac wood set that against a soft but leathery base. Green and fruity touches run through it, while lavender and pink pepper stay in the background. Elysium Noir and Solo Cedro have a close profile.

I: Amber Oriental

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian I: Amber Oriental is a warm, resinous men's fragrance led by amber, oak wood and sandalwood, deepened by leather and fir balsam; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, then spring, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally in the office. It reads as masculine or classic. The scent is built on a sweet, warm core: amber and woody notes dominate, while leather and patchouli pull it in a leathery, smoky direction. Dried fruits, pineapple and mandarin orange soften the sweetness, and vanilla with tonka bean adds a creamy, powdery touch.

Brooklyn

7.4

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bond No. 9 Brooklyn is a unisex scent that pairs fresh, green citrus with a woody, leathery base, with a restrained character suited to everyday wear. It opens with cardamom and grapefruit, a spicy freshness. In the heart, juniper berry, geranium leaf and cypress wood add a green, dry feel. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and leather dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, leathery line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper share a close profile.

Zizan (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Zizan Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy masculine scent led by juniper berry, pink pepper and lemon; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper berry, pink pepper, clary sage and lemon, with bergamot and lime keeping the citrus side bright. The heart of jasmine, laurel and violet adds a soft floral touch, while cedar and vetiver give the base a woody footing, with musk and ambergris softening the dry-down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards business and daily wear, with evening and leisure use also mentioned. Voters mostly call it masculine, with some seeing it as classic or modern. Penhaligon's Quercus and Pomellato 67 Artemisia have a close profile.

Robinson Bear

7.3

Atkinsons · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Atkinsons Robinson Bear is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets star anise and calone against the earthy depth of patchouli and oakmoss. It opens with star anise and calone, while juniper berry and santolina bring a green, lightly spicy heart. In the base, patchouli, cistus, Virginia cedar and oakmoss settle the scent onto a woody, resinous ground, with a soft sweetness sitting behind the fresh character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring; leisure and daily wear get the most votes, and it also fits the office. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Electimuss Black Caviar and Montale Sandflowers have a close profile.

Consort

8.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boadicea the Victorious Consort is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on bergamot, kaffir lime and pink pepper, runs through magnolia and orange blossom, and settles on vetiver and patchouli. The top also carries juniper berry and citrus tree wood alongside the bergamot, so the opening is sharp, green and a little spicy. In the heart, flowers and clary sage soften the air. The base of vetiver, blond woods, crystal amber and musk builds an earthy, woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Sospiro Vibrato and Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 have a close profile.

Moss+

7.5

Commodity · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Commodity Moss+ opens with juniper berry, violet and bergamot and settles into oakmoss and patchouli, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. Juniper berry and bergamot give a crisp, citrusy start, with violet softening it. In the heart, elemi resin and amber add a spicy, woody warmth. Oakmoss and patchouli form an earthy, green base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Louis Vuitton Orage and L'Erbolario Ginepro Nero (Profumo) have a close profile.

Emperor (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Parfums Vintage · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums Vintage Emperor Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, smoky base. Emperor's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Votes on character lean masculine, though it can be read as unisex. Juniper berry, apple and pineapple give the top a fresh, fruity start. Bergamot, rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, vanilla, birch, ambergris and patchouli set the sweetness on a woody, smoky footing. Parfums Vintage Vanilla Intense and Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage Intense have a close profile.

Supernova Cologne

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Supernova Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance, with aquatic and green tones over a sweet, smoky background. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and lime carry the citrus side, while galbanum and lavender add a green, airy touch. Cypriol, vetiver and cedarwood build a woody, smoky base, softened by benzoin and vanilla. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Sogno in rosso

7.5

Valentino · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Valentino Sogno in rosso is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with black pepper, juniper berry and petitgrain, then moves into milk, orange blossom absolute and frankincense. The base rests on ambergris, Bourbon vanilla and sandalwood. A floral, powdery, creamy sweetness is balanced by spicy and woody warmth. Maison Margiela Coffee Break and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.

Colosseum

8.3

Christian Provenzano

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Christian Provenzano Colosseum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by citrus and green notes, and it suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with few choosing winter. Office, leisure and evening wear draw similar support, and while most voters read it as masculine, it is unisex. It opens with grapefruit, orange and lime for a cool brightness, while lavender, juniper berry and pink pepper add spice. The heart brings violet leaf, jasmine and leather, with coriander and thyme adding a green edge. Vetiver, cypriol, amber and moss form a woody base. Niche 4 All Apple Musk and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Vista Sul Mare

6.1

Linari · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Linari Vista Sul Mare is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that sets mandarin, lemon and grapefruit against marine notes. It opens on mandarin, lemon and bergamot, cooled by green and marine notes. The heart brings a light spice from clove, red pepper and juniper berry, with rose and lily of the valley adding softness. The base of white musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody finish. Longevity and projection are rated weak. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most call it masculine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Carthusia Uomo (Eau de Parfum).

Oud Cologne

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Oud Cologne is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus opening against a resinous, woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean masculine on character, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit zest and ginger, fresh and spicy. Rose, pine needle and geranium bring a floral, slightly green heart. In the base, vetiver, Thai oud and Siam benzoin leave a woody, resinous footing, and tonka bean softens it into something creamy. Bortnikoff Attar Mysterious Oud and Ormonde Jayne Gatsby 22 have a close profile.

Chevignon (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Chevignon · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chevignon Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that suits daily wear in spring and fall; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, basil, mugwort and green notes, giving a crisp, spicy start. In the heart, geranium, rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, cedar, oakmoss and leather settles it into an earthy, leathery fougère. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Fanfare

7.6

Thameen · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thameen Fanfare is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent where green and floral facets lead and the sweetness stays in the background. Fanfare is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. The top is neroli, bergamot and lemon with floral notes alongside. In the heart, vermouth, juniper berry and rosemary add a spicy, slightly bitter greenness. The base of vetiver, patchouli and musk settles it down. Ermenegildo Zegna Italian Bergamot and Maison Matine Nature Insolente have a close profile.

Onde Sensuelle

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Onde Sensuelle is a spicy unisex scent built around saffron, cardamom and cumin, with a fresh, citrusy edge; it has been discontinued. It has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it is worn for evenings and nights out as readily as for leisure. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it the other way. Saffron, cardamom and cumin form a spicy core. Juniper berry and ginger keep that core bright and sharp. The fresh, citrusy side carries a little fruit, the sweetness stays in the background, and a woody base holds it together.

1000 Miglia

6.8

Chopard · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard 1000 Miglia opens with juniper berry, lavender and bergamot, making for a fresh, citrusy and spicy fragrance for men. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters lean towards autumn and spring, and everyday wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, with a smaller share calling it modern. In the top, juniper berry and lavender give freshness while bergamot adds a citrus edge. The heart brings asphalt, clary sage and violet leaf, a floral, slightly green touch. The base of amber, tonka bean, dry woods and coffee settles it into a sweet, woody, oriental warmth. Jil Sander Ultrasense White and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dubai - Marsa

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Marsa is a unisex scent that links a sweet opening of cinnamon, coconut and cherry to a floral heart and a vanilla base. Cinnamon, coconut and cherry lead at the top, while milk and almond turn that sweetness creamy. The heart brings rose, jasmine and tuberose for a floral weight, with fig keeping the fruity side going. In the base, vanilla, musk and praliné leave a gourmand, powdery warmth, and the fresh accord stops the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Jeanne en Provence Le Temps des Secrets and Lattafa Azeezah have a close profile.

Midnight Desert

7.0

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lou de Pre Midnight Desert is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, citrusy start of ginger, bergamot and apple on a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood. The top is ginger, bergamot and apple, so it opens citrusy, green and fruity. The heart of clary sage, geranium and juniper berry adds a floral, aquatic middle layer. The base of vetiver, frankincense, amberwood, cedarwood and tonka bean leaves a woody foundation with a light sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads as a masculine fragrance. La Rive Move On for Men and Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

More Sex

6.6

Charlotte Tilbury · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Charlotte Tilbury More Sex is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy body against leather, musk and wood. It opens with juniper berry and black pepper, dry and sharp. In the middle, Aldron®, ambroxan, musk and leather come forward, and the leathery and animal accords blend with a synthetic sheen. The base of musk, woods and New Caledonian sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Votes on character lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Ulrich Lang Revolution and Davidoff Hot Water Night have a close profile.

Neon Rose

6.6

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floral Street Neon Rose is a unisex scent built on peach nectar, pear and bergamot, fresh and fruity with a floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. As a whole it smells fresh and sweet, a fruit-and-flower blend. Peach nectar and pear bring a soft sweetness, while bergamot and blackcurrant lift it. Egyptian jasmine and apple blossom carry the floral side, galbanum and angelica add a green edge, and white cedarwood and amber leave a light warmth underneath. Marc Jacobs Pear and Matthew Williamson Lotus have a close profile.

Eternity for Men Air

6.2

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Air is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men with an aquatic, fruity lightness, suited to leisure and everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange, juniper berry and ozonic notes, then moves into lavender, green apple and violet leaf at the heart. Irish moss, ambergris and patchouli form the base. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and somewhat synthetic, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Cyrus Writer and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Oliver Peoples

7.2

Byredo · 2015

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Oliver Peoples is a unisex scent that sets a citrusy, fruity opening against a spicy, woody and earthy base; it has been discontinued. It begins with juniper berry and lemon, bright and sweet-fruity. In the heart, orris butter and patchouli lead, pulling the scent toward something powdery and earthy. Musk, everlasting flower and sand sit underneath, with a faintly synthetic edge in the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first. More voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2015 and Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme have a close profile.