The Perfume Library

Tony Iommi Monkey Special

8.3

Xerjoff · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear are rarely chosen. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. It opens with passion fruit, Calabrian bergamot and rum, with Bulgarian geranium adding a cooler edge. The heart brings Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, leather and rose, with a smoky, leathery tone leading. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka sweetness is softened by Australian sandalwood and ambergris. The Dua Brand Rockstar and French Avenue Cocoa Morado have a close profile.

Le Mâle Elixir

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir is a sweet, spicy and gourmand men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Spearmint, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh starting point, while cinnamon, artemisia and benzoin pull it toward something warm, spicy and sweet. Patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum shape the body, where a powdery, creamy, oriental character takes over. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and recommend it for evenings and nights out; few choose it for the office. It reads as masculine and modern. Le Mâle Elixir Absolu and Rasasi Hawas Elixir have a close profile.

Oajan

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Oajan is a warm unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and deepens it with spice, resin and wood. It opens with osmanthus, honey and cinnamon, the honey sweetness sharpened by the cinnamon's spice. At the heart, labdanum, benzoin and amber build a resinous warmth. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness into the base, while patchouli and davana add a woody depth. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Nusuk Fawah Midnight and Scentiments Oakman have a close profile.

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Jubilation XXV Man

8.4

Amouage · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man is a resinous, smoky fragrance in which orange, clove and cinnamon meet honey, setting a fruity sweetness over a spicy, woody base. It opens with orange, blackberry and coriander giving a fruity brightness, while frankincense and labdanum slip resin underneath. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and honey build a sweet spiciness; the base of oud, myrrh and patchouli leaves a smoky, woody depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, with a classic side as well. Killer Oud Jubilant and Amouage Jubilation 40 have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Intense

7.6

Bentley · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley for Men Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around black pepper, leather and labdanum. It opens with black pepper, African geranium and frankincense, so spice and resin show up straight away. In the heart, clary sage, leather and labdanum turn it leathery and smoky. Cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, and the sweetness keeps an oriental warmth running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine and classic. Bentley for Men and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

L'Immensité

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton L'Immensité is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance in which grapefruit and ginger sit over ambroxan and ambergris. The scent stays fresh and aquatic from start to finish. Grapefruit and ginger give a bright, lightly spicy citrus edge, while labdanum and Cascalone® soften it. Ambroxan and ambergris add a woody, synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter well back. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern.

Mandarino di Amalfi (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-tinged citrus scent led by mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, and it suits men and women alike. It lasts a moderate time and projects at a moderate level, close enough to stay personal without vanishing. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, yet it sits comfortably on either. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, while tarragon, basil and spearmint add a green, herbal coolness. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, with black pepper and coriander seed adding light spice. Vetiver, amber and musk settle underneath as a calm base.

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.

Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic

8.9

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic is a dark, sweet-leaning men's fragrance that sets floral and fruity notes against spice, wood and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings, while office and daily wear come well behind. On character, masculine leads, followed by modern and classic. It opens on black cherry, grapefruit and bergamot, with neroli and clary sage softening the fruit. The heart brings tobacco, jasmine, iris and opium forward. In the base, amber, leather, labdanum, tonka bean and vanilla settle the scent into a warm, sweet depth. Byredo Bibliothèque and Xerjoff Muse have a close profile.

La Capitale

8.2

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff La Capitale is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. Night out and evening lead the occasions, while business wear comes last. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though many call it modern and a fair share find it masculine. It opens with caramel, peach and strawberry for a sweet, fruity start, with labdanum adding a resinous depth. The heart turns floral and spicy with rose, ginger and Persian saffron, while amber and leather bring a leathery, oriental edge. It dries down to a creamy, warm gourmand finish of benzoin, oud and Bourbon vanilla.

Antaeus (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1981

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Antaeus Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery chypre with a dry, earthy, masculine character. It opens with myrrh, lemon, coriander and bergamot, then moves into thyme, basil and rose at the heart. Patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum dominate the base, while castoreum deepens the animal and resinous side. The overall impression is dry, earthy and austere. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Blast from the Past and Daniel Hechter Caractère (Eau de Toilette).

Rouge Smoking (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance that opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cherry, then turns sweet with vanilla and heliotrope, its fruity, gourmand side leading. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some see it as modern. It opens with the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper meeting the fruity sweetness of cherry. In the heart, vanilla absolute and heliotrope push it towards a creamy, powdery feel. The base settles into white musk, tonka bean and labdanum, with cashmeran and ambroxan adding a spicy, lightly smoky warmth.

Richwood

8.4

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Havane

8.3

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens on honeyed tobacco, then cocoa and patchouli take the heart. The base of labdanum, styrax and ambergris adds a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Fruity and sweet accords come first, while the smoky side stays in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out. The character reads clearly masculine. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Tonka Cola

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Tonka Cola is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which cinnamon, black cherry and cola lean on the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. The top pairs cinnamon and nutmeg with the fruity tartness of black cherry and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, orange blossom, Indonesian patchouli and cola come forward, while benzoin, vanilla, Brazilian tonka bean and labdanum settle it onto a soft, resinous, sweet base. The overall impression is citrusy, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. Emir Cherry Cola and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle have a close profile.

Dates Delight

8.4

The House of Oud · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The House of Oud Dates Delight is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of date to oud through a gourmand warmth of caramel and honey. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with date and peony, then tonka bean, caramel and cinnamon come forward. The base holds Indonesian oud, labdanum, honey and benzoin, with sugar powder keeping that sweetness creamy and soft. The overall impression is a fruity, spicy, woody sweetness. Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Oceania (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oceania Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around rosemary, mandarin orange and thyme. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine on character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, which give a green, spicy freshness. Violet and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base.

Burlington 1819

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a spicy, woody character. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and lime give it a bright citrus lift, while mint and ginger push that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Cinnamon, saffron and cumin bring the spice forward, and oakmoss and cedarwood set a woody base. Vanilla, benzoin and rum soften the whole. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine, though some find it classic or modern. The Dua Brand Burlington Gardens and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Prada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Prada Amber pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange against a warm, sweet base of labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange, neroli and cardamom. The heart brings vetiver, orange blossom and myrrh forward. In the base, labdanum, leather, tonka bean and vanilla add a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth, while sandalwood gives it a woody footing. Amouage Reflection 45 and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud

7.7

Lattafa · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Saffron and nutmeg open it with a spicy start. The heart holds geranium, woody notes and labdanum, while vanilla, oud and leather form a sweet, gourmand base. The overall picture is resinous, leathery and oriental, with the vanilla softening the smoky oud. Qaa'ed and Oud Mood have a close profile.

Absolu Aventus

8.5

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Absolu Aventus is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, ginger and blackcurrant, then moves into a fruity, spicy heart of pineapple and cinnamon. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead slightly, but the seasons are close, and votes spread across leisure, evening, daily and business wear rather than settling on one setting. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with modern the next most common character. It opens with the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, sharpened by ginger. In the heart, pineapple and cinnamon add sweetness while pink pepper and cardamom deepen the spice. The base of cashmere wood, oakmoss and vetiver gives a woody, slightly smoky footing, softened by musk and ambroxan. Creed Aventus has a close profile.