The Perfume Library

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.

Roma Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Laura Biagiotti · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens bright with grapefruit, mandarin orange and laurel, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, oakmoss, amber, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and massoia wood leaves a powdery, creamy woodiness.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Opium (1977) (Parfum)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) is a rich, heavy oriental for women, floral, sweet and spicy, and best suited to evenings and the colder months. It has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, bergamot and clove, which give it a bright, spicy start. Cinnamon, rose and sandalwood lead the heart, and the base of vanilla, amber, myrrh and benzoin turns sweet, resinous and smoky. Powdery and animal tones darken the whole further. Most voters wear it in winter and fall, in the evening or on a night out. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a little goes a long way. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été

8.0

Guerlain · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Guerlain Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with neroli and laurel. The heart holds cedar, patchouli, jasmine and saffron, and the base settles into leather and myrrh. The overall impression is spicy, woody and resinous, with earthy, smoky and leathery tones weighing in.

Relax (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Davidoff · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Relax Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, spearmint and lavender and settles into vanilla and amber, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and it also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The opening is fresh and green, with citrus, mint and tarragon. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine and carnation add a floral, spicy side. The base turns sweeter and warmer with vanilla, amber and tonka bean, while patchouli and moss give it a woody footing.

Happy (Perfume)

6.6

Clinique · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clinique Happy is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, opening with bergamot, grapefruit and laurel and settling into jasmine and orchid. The opening is bright and slightly green, built on bergamot, grapefruit, laurel and mandarin. In the heart, jasmine, orchid and boysenberry blossom push it towards a floral, lightly fruity character. The base leans on lily, magnolia and mimosa, so the whole stays fresh and sweet, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Half of the voters read it as feminine. DKNY Be Delicious and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Reckless pour Homme (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme is a clearly masculine scent where a fresh, citrusy opening settles into a spicy, woody and smoky base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next and summer last. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and it also gets worn to the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. The top is lemon, bergamot, lavender and laurel. In the heart, May rose, cistus and Grasse jasmine add a floral softness. The base brings cedarwood, vetiver, cinnamon and clove, giving it a spicy, resinous, smoky depth. Among the accords, fresh and green are balanced by the woody side. Jo Adams Bold Majesty and Roja Parfums Goodman's have a close profile.

Café Chantant (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Café Chantant Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, yet it reads as unisex. It opens with sour cherry and laurel; the heart of marshmallow, heliotrope and iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch. In the base, vanilla and benzoin carry the sweetness while patchouli and musk deepen it. The overall impression is a fruity, gourmand, spicy oriental.

Invictus Legend

6.8

Rabanne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rabanne Invictus Legend is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs salted grapefruit with mead; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and just over half of voters read it as masculine. Salted grapefruit and laurel give it a bright start, and the aquatic, citrus side stays in front. Mead and geranium add a fruity, sweet, lightly spicy softness. Red amber and gaiac wood stay in the background, warming it a little and leaving a slightly synthetic sheen.

Victrix

7.9

Profumum Roma · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Profumum Roma Victrix is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with oak wood and laurel giving it a woody, earthy base. In Victrix, oak wood and laurel build a green, woody frame, while coriander and pink pepper add a dry, spicy edge. Fresh and earthy tones dominate throughout, and sweetness stays out of the picture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it sees the most wear for leisure, work and everyday use. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent that also suits women. Two perfumes with a close profile are Creed Original Vetiver and Diptyque Eau de Lierre.

2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a spicy, resinous and woody oud base. The top pairs cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute with green notes for a crisp start. In the heart, magnolia, rose, cinnamon and pimento add floral and spicy warmth. Oud, labdanum and vetiver lead the base, while musk and ambergris soften its sweet, resinous texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are fairly close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo and Ormonde Jayne Black Gold have a close profile.

Opus VI

8.1

Amouage · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus VI is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens with pepper, laurel and frankincense and deepens into patchouli, sandalwood and gum rockrose; it has been discontinued. The opening is sharp with pepper and laurel, with frankincense adding a resinous edge. In the heart, silk vine, nagarmotha and patchouli lay down an earthy base. In the base, sandalwood and gum rockrose bring sweetness and woody warmth, and an oriental, smoky side runs through it. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Versace Versace pour Homme Oud Noir have a close profile.

Elite (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Floris · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris Elite Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fougère with a green, spicy and woody character and a leathery edge, and it reads as a men's fragrance. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. It suits business and leisure wear best, with evening and night-out use less favoured. Voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and cedar leaf, a bright, green start. The heart brings fir balsam, lavender and laurel. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and cedarwood set a woody foundation. Azzaro pour Homme and Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo (1983) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Trussardi · 1983

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trussardi Uomo is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody and leathery body; it has been discontinued, but its firm character still suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, thyme and juniper give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, vetiver, cinnamon and honey add spicy warmth, with cedarwood settling it onto a woody base. Leather, frankincense and patchouli leave a resinous, smoky and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards nights out and evenings, yet also works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Jour de Fête

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fête is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs laurel, Bourbon vanilla and cedarwood with wheat and almond; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage sit in the moderate-to-weak range, so it suits anyone who wants a soft trail close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and finds a place at the office too. Most voters read it as feminine. Laurel and cedarwood build a floral, woody base, and orris root wraps it in a powdery softness. Wheat and almond carry the gourmand side, while Bourbon vanilla keeps the sweetness warm and round. A spicy touch hums faintly in the background. Derek Lam 10 Crosby Something Wild and L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine have a close profile.

MEM

7.9

Bogue · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue MEM is a floral and resinous unisex scent that sets damask rose, ylang-ylang and amber against the animal warmth of civet and castoreum. In MEM, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral backbone, while mandarin orange and grapefruit add a fruity brightness and lavender and petitgrain a green freshness. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, amber and labdanum bring resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum give it an animal depth. Indian sandalwood and Himalayan cedar lay a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic character also coming through. Krizia Krazy Krizia and Zoologist Dodo have a close profile.

Classic Red

7.3

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jaguar Classic Red opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry, and reads as a fresh, fruity, slightly sweet fragrance for men that sits close to everyday wear. The top notes are bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry, so it starts juicy and bright. In the heart, ozone, laurel, jasmine leaf and chili add a floral, lightly spicy turn. Patchouli, cedar and white amber form a soft woody base. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

Calvin Klein Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and violet leaf over a woody base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and amberwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern or classic. Citrus and green accords come first, and rosemary and mint add coolness. Laurel, nutmeg and frankincense give the heart a lightly spicy, resinous depth. In the base, cypress and the woods dominate, softened by sweet and floral touches. Cerruti pour Homme and Calvin Klein CK Be have a close profile.

Inside

7.5

Trussardi · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Inside is a floral, sweet gourmand scent, powdery and creamy with a light spice, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with laurel, Sicilian bergamot and hazelnut leaf, a green and fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope and freesia bring a soft floral note, while coffee adds a gourmand depth. The base of teakwood, cedar, musk and amber settles into a warm, woody and powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Aubade Le Parfum and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

№ 08 - Une Rose Chyprée

7.9

Tauer Perfumes · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 08 - Une Rose Chyprée is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then sets rose on a green, resinous chypre frame; it has been discontinued. Clementine, bergamot and lemon zest give it a bright start, while laurel and cinnamon add a green, spicy edge. The heart is led by rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss form a dry, woody, resinous floor, softened slightly by vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Tauer Perfumes Golestan and Jazeel The Palace have a close profile.

Madison pour Homme

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme pairs bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit with laurel and aldehydes, giving a fresh, citrusy and woody scent for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen about equally for nights out, leisure time and business days. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with laurel, aldehydes and citrus. Towards the heart, geranium, May rose and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver, vanilla and musk build a warm, woody ground. Spicy and green touches balance the clean impression. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Pierre de Velay No. 25 have a close profile.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fougère that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender over a dry, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter votes few. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The citrus and lavender top starts green and bright, while neroli, pepper, clove and juniper in the heart add a cool spiciness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry it into a dry, earthy woodiness. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Escentric 05

7.0

Escentric Molecules · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Escentric Molecules Escentric 05 is a fresh, citrusy, green unisex scent with a synthetic sheen and a woody base. It opens with orange, bergamot, juniper and fig leaf, while basil and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. Iris, jasmine and cypress sit in the heart. In the base, musk, cistus and ISO-E-Super soften it into a woody finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads more masculine than feminine by vote, though the feminine and modern sides are both clear. Escentric 04 and Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.