The Perfume Library

Memoir Man

8.0

Amouage · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Memoir Man is a green, spicy and smoky woody oriental made for men, with a leathery, earthy character. It opens cool and herbal with absinth, absinthe wormwood, mint and basil. Rose, lavender absolute and frankincense bring a resinous weight to the heart. The base leans on gaiac wood, oakmoss, vetiver and leather, while tobacco, amber and vanilla keep it earthy and smoky, softened by a little sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. It reads masculine and classic. Kajal Warek and Jovoy Private Label have a close profile.

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017)

8.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a spicy, resinous warmth underneath, made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind, and place it mostly at the office, in daily wear and for leisure, with evenings a fair match too. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens on orange and Calabrian bergamot. The heart brings Hedione, wild flowers and lavender absolute, and the base of vetiver, star anise, cinnamon, labdanum and Philippine elemi adds woody, spicy, resinous depth.

F by Ferragamo pour Homme Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme Black Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh, fruity lavender and apple opening with black pepper and coriander spice, and is made for men; it has been discontinued. Lavender and apple lead the top; black pepper, coriander seed and lavender absolute add a spicy edge in the heart. Tonka bean and labdanum sweeten the base into a powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine. Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme and Zippo Fragrances The Original have a close profile.

Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Prada · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Luna Rossa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bitter orange and lavender absolute, easy to wear for leisure, daily life and the office. It opens with the tart brightness of bitter orange alongside the aromatic edge of lavender. In the heart, nana mint and clary sage pull that freshness in a green, floral direction. The base of ambrette seed absolute and ambroxan softens everything into a woody, slightly powdery finish, with aquatic and sweet touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so people close by notice it without the scent filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It reads as masculine and modern. Valentino Valentino Uomo Acqua and Bentley Bentley for Men Azure have a close profile.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

La Nuit de L'Homme (2019) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (2019) is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, fruity opening into a spicy, woody, faintly leathery base, made for evenings and the colder months; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit and cardamom give a fresh, lightly sweet start. In the heart, clary sage and lavender absolute lead, then patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood pull the scent toward a woody, oriental finish. A slightly synthetic edge and some sweetness stay through to the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits dinners and nights out best, though daytime and office wear are possible too. It reads clearly masculine. Calvin Klein Obsession Night for Men and Tonino Lamborghini Feroce 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.

Burning Barbershop

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.S. & Durga Burning Barbershop pairs the fresh fougère feel of a barber's chair with a smoky, resinous burn, and leans clearly masculine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure time and evenings. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with hemlock fir, lime and spearmint, which bring coolness and a green edge. In the heart, Turkish rose, tuberose and lavender absolute add a soft floral layer. At the base, vanilla sweetens while burnt oil and hay pull the scent toward a dry, smoky finish.

Camomille Satin

7.6

Dries Van Noten · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dries Van Noten Camomille Satin is a unisex perfume that lays a powdery, creamy softness over a floral, sweet core. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear as well as evenings out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine and modern. Petitgrain and chamomile open with a greenish freshness. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, lavender absolute and Turkish rose absolute build the floral body. Vanilla, galbanum and musk sweeten the base and close it with a creamy, slightly leathery softness.

Gorseland

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Gorseland is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, then autumn, while winter gets few votes. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with some voters also taking it to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The frame is fresh and citrusy, carried by lemon and neroli. On the floral side chamomile, elderflower and Bulgarian geranium come forward, while gooseberry and crab apple add a green, fruity edge. Sweet, spicy and woody accords stay in the background and soften this airy build.

Bon Monsieur

8.2

Rogue · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rogue Bon Monsieur is a fresh, green and woody fougère built around oakmoss, sandalwood and fir balsam. It is made for men and leans towards everyday wear. Voters pick spring most often, followed by fall and summer, with winter chosen less. Leisure, daytime and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. As a whole the scent reads fresh and green. Bergamot and lavender absolute bring brightness, while geranium and lily of the valley add a light floral touch. Oakmoss, cedar and patchouli give it an earthy, woody backbone, softened by musk. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Chevignon have a close profile.

Musk Lave

8.8

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Musk Lave is a unisex scent led by lavender, bergamot and Siberian deer musk, running along floral, sweet and woody lines. Musk Lave has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine first, with classic next. The top is lavender and bergamot. The heart gathers lavender absolute, Mysore sandalwood and osmanthus around the Siberian deer musk, and the base settles into labdanum, iris and oakmoss. The accords are powdery, creamy and spicy, with fougère and animal tones. Penhaligon's A Balm of Calm and French Avenue Thunder have a close profile.

Coriander (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Coriander Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around Russian coriander, lime zest and juniper needle. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. Votes on its character are split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with citrus and coriander, sharpened by the bitter green of cubeb and Moroccan rosemary. The heart turns spicy and herbal through clove, geranium and lavender absolute. Musk, magnolia and mace soften the base and give it a woody footing. Maison Noir Vertigo 236 and Olfactive Pharmacy Salvia have a close profile.

Lavande 44

7.9

Rania J. · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rania J. Lavande 44 is a men's fragrance where lavender, bergamot and petitgrain meet in a fresh, green and powdery fougère mood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with winter and summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also picked for evening and the office. Voters most often call it masculine, though a fair number find it classic. Bergamot and petitgrain open it on a fresh note, and in the heart lavender absolute and lavender draw a green, powdery line. The base lays an woody, earthy and resinous floor of musk, oud, cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli. Tonka bean and labdanum sweeten it slightly. Dana Canoe and Jil Sander Man III have a close profile.

Pour Un Homme de Caron (2005) (Parfum) / L'Impact de Pour Un Homme

7.9

Caron · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron / L'Impact de Pour Un Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's scent that softens lavender with vanilla, amber and musk. Lavender and lavender absolute lead, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm them, and musk leaves a powdery base underneath. The accords add green, spicy and woody touches to a classic fougère feel. Voters find longevity strong and sillage good. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, with daily wear, business and evening close together. Half of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued.

Telegrama

6.6

Imaginary Authors · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Imaginary Authors Telegrama is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as a true unisex. The scent runs fresh, floral and powdery in a fougère vein. Linen and talcum build a clean, soft base, while lavender absolute and black pepper add a spicy edge. Amyris and teak give it a woody frame, and vanilla softens the sweetness a little.

Shade of Blue

7.7

Une Nuit Nomade · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Une Nuit Nomade Shade of Blue is a unisex scent that softens lavender with caramel and tonka, leaving it fresh, powdery and lightly gourmand. It opens with bergamot and myrrh, and the heart is built on lavender absolute, Provençal lavender and lavender. Caramel and tonka bean absolute in the base sweeten it and lean it creamy and powdery. The floral and spicy accents keep that sweetness from turning heavy. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear draw similar support. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for feminine and masculine sit side by side, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Tom Ford Lavender Extrême and Prada Infusion d'Amande have a close profile.

Fantôme de Maules

7.4

Stora Skuggan · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Stora Skuggan Fantôme de Maules is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter getting far fewer votes. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits between the two. It opens with green leaves, bergamot, galbanum and lemon, a crisp, sharp greenness. Towards the heart, cardamom, black pepper and lavender absolute add a spicy edge. In the base, labdanum, oakmoss and cedarwood set it on a woody, resinous footing, with a creamy and synthetic touch.

Fougère L'Aube

7.7

Rogue · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rogue Fougère L'Aube is a fresh, green classic-style fougère that sets the coolness of lavender and bergamot on a woody, spicy base, and it is described as a men's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The scent combines the citrus freshness of bergamot and petitgrain with the sharp green of galbanum and lavender absolute. Moroccan rose absolute and geranium add a soft floral touch, while hay, oakmoss absolute and Indian sandalwood give it a dry, earthy depth. Amber and musk gather it into a warm base. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme have a close profile.

Lavender on the Rocks

7.3

Atkinsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atkinsons Lavender on the Rocks is a unisex scent built on lavender absolute, geranium and basil, fresh, green and floral, and suited to casual wear in the warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn third and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. On character, masculine leads slightly, with feminine close behind. It opens with rose and basil. Geranium and lavender absolute form the heart, keeping the freshness green and floral. In the base, oud, gaiac wood and saffron settle it onto a woody, spicy footing.

Istanbul (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gallivant · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Istanbul Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with the spicy trio of bergamot, red thyme and cardamom, moves through opoponax, lavender absolute and patchouli, and settles on a sweet base of vanilla and amber. Bergamot, red thyme and cardamom come first; opoponax, lavender absolute, patchouli and Egyptian geranium then add a resinous, floral depth. In the base, musk, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and vanilla leave it powdery, creamy and sweetly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable and Hayari FeHom have a close profile.

Defy (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Calvin Klein · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Defy Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that ties the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange to a green, woody base of lavender and vetiver. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and cedar leaf, giving a citrusy, airy start. In the heart, violet leaf, lavender absolute and clary sage add a green edge. As it dries, Haitian vetiver, musk and amber settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing, with an aquatic and synthetic tone running throughout. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the favoured settings, with few choosing it for evening. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Pour Un Homme de Caron Millésime 2014

8.2

Caron · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron Millésime 2014 is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance in which lavender is softened by vanilla; it has been discontinued. Lavender and lavender absolute lead, with amber, musk and vanilla underneath. The result is a fresh, green character folded into a sweet, powdery warmth, while floral, spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It is picked most for spring and fall, and suits leisure, evenings and the office. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes and Le Blanc Lavande have a close profile.

Nimitr / นิมิตร

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nimitr / นิมิตร is a floral, green and smoky chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, leather and birch tar. Nimitr wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Classified as a men's fragrance, most votes call it masculine or classic. Jasmine absolute, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral base, while galbanum and bay leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth. Leather, birch tar and tobacco give it a smoky, leathery character, with civet and castoreum adding an animalic depth.