The Perfume Library

Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot against the warmth of cinnamon, clove and vetiver. The top holds lemon, bergamot, plum and apple, giving a fresh, citrusy, fruity first impression. In the heart, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth, and the base of vetiver, cedar and vanilla settles the scent into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, somewhere between modern and classic. La Rive Grey Point and La Rive New Ride have a close profile.

Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's fragrance in which rose, carnation and cinnamon meet tobacco, leather and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with mahogany, rosewood, mandarin orange and coriander, then turns floral and spicy in the heart with carnation, cinnamon and rose. Tobacco, sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Ishtara Assyria and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.

Pink Molécule 090·09

7.7

Zarkoperfume · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zarkoperfume Pink Molécule 090·09 pairs black orchid, elderflower and apricot over a creamy, woody base, giving a fresh, sweet scent aimed at women. The floral and fruity side leads: elderflower and black orchid meet the sweetness of apricot. Dark woods and mahogany balance that sweetness with woody depth, while creamy notes soften the whole. A slightly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Dior Miss Dior Parfum and Tiziana Terenzi Telea have a close profile.

Brit for Women (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Brit for Women Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity scent that settles into a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth, and it reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and fewer voters choose it for evenings or nights out. Italian lime, green almond and pear give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, dragée and white peony add a soft floral touch. Vanilla, amber and mahogany then ground it in a sweet, oriental base. Burberry Brit Summer Edition for Women and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bowmakers (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Bowmakers Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent led by violin varnish, mahogany and cypress. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads more masculine than feminine. Aēsop Hwyl and Arpa Recedere have a close profile. It opens with violin varnish, an air accord and mahogany, which gives a dry, clean wood impression. In the heart, cypress, maple wood and colophony take over and the scent turns green and spicy. Moss, tree resin and cedar make up the base, drying down earthy and smoky.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity core on a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. The top leans on pineapple, lemon, star anise and violet. In the heart, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, praliné, almond and tonka bean sweetens everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Most voters find it feminine. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick autumn and winter most, then spring. It leans towards evening and night out, though daily wear is common too. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Joop! Nuit d'été have a close profile.

Telea

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Tiziana Terenzi Telea is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent, softened by a sweet side, that leans towards spring and summer days. Telea opens with Italian pear, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange, joined by Bulgarian rose and hawthorn for a bright, fruity start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Italian jasmine and Peruvian heliotrope bring a floral softness, with patchouli and ambergris adding depth behind them. The base of musk, Cambodian oud, Tuscan oak and Tahitian vetiver settles into a woody, creamy foundation. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits leisure time and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is worn as a unisex scent too. Otto Kern Never Hide for Her and Rasasi Sotoor - Seen have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme III (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Emanuel Ungaro · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Toilette opens green and fresh with sage, lavender and coriander, then settles into a classic fougère-chypre on vetiver and oakmoss. The top is sage, coriander, lavender, orange and lemon, with vodka and mahogany keeping it dry and cool. Rose, jasmine, geranium and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss gives it an earthy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it is worn from daytime to evening and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Aramis Aramis and Estēe Lauder Lauder for Men have a close profile.

Ore (2009)

8.1

Slumberhouse · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Slumberhouse Ore is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around oak wood, whisky lactone and cocoa, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it leans toward neither gender. A spicy, gourmand sweetness runs through it: cocoa and vanilla form a soft base, while Peru balsam deepens it with resinous warmth. Oak wood, mahogany and gaiac wood give it a woody, earthy, smoky frame, and whisky lactone balances the sweetness with a dry, boozy tone. Cretan dittany adds a spicy herbal touch to this heavy blend.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Vanilla Extasy

7.0

Montale · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Vanilla Extasy is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla and benzoin, with a floral and fruity side alongside. The scent is sweet and powdery throughout: vanilla and benzoin lead, Egyptian jasmine and Comorian ylang-ylang add a soft floral note, and apricot brings a touch of fruit. Sandalwood, mahogany and resins give it a woody, spicy, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Half of voters find it feminine. Fiore del Dragone and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Le Feu d'Issey

8.3

Issey Miyake · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey is a floral, sweet fragrance with creamy, powdery and spicy shades, made for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, coriander and aniseed open the top, alongside coconut and mahogany. The heart brings lily, rose and jasmine, softened by the creamy sweetness of milk and caramel. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla leave a woody, powdery warmth at the base.

Oliver

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Oliver is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes masculine leads, with feminine taking a sizeable share too. Mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit carry the citrus, while fig, grape leaf and grass add a green, fruity feel. Oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and pink pepper adds a light spicy touch.

Carduus

7.6

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Carduus is a unisex scent that suits autumn best, sits comfortably in spring and winter too, and balances its floral and green character with spice and earthy tones. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. Most voters choose it for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine readings are close, which leaves it between the two. Tuberose, heliotrope and rose absolute draw a floral frame, while chamomile and marjoram tea add a green, herbal touch. Clove and Bengal pepper bring the spice, mahogany and tobacco a dry, woody depth, and honey and cocoa absolute keep the sweetness soft.

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.

Sotto Voce

7.6

Laura Biagiotti · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and powdery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as feminine, and it leans slightly towards spring and autumn, with evenings and nights out the occasions it suits best. It opens with peach, plum and coriander for a fruity sweetness, with mahogany adding a woody touch. At the heart, orange blossom, heliotrope, orchid and tuberose form a full floral bouquet. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and musk leaves it warm, powdery and sweet.

Collection Excessive - I miss Violet

7.5

The Different Company · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Different Company Collection Excessive - I miss Violet is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around violet leaf, violet and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and wear is spread across daytime, work and evening. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with Thai basil, mandarin orange and violet leaf, which give a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet, iris, mimosa and osmanthus form a floral, powdery body. The base of vanilla, musk and leather softens the sweetness, with mahogany adding a woody floor.

Series 2: Red - Sequoia

7.6

Comme des Garçons · 2001

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Series 2: Red - Sequoia is a woody, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, with spring not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with the masculine side slightly ahead. Apple and rum give a fruity, sweet feel, while opoponax adds resin and mahogany and Chinese oud build a woody base. Karo karounde brings a spicy, earthy edge, and a synthetic tone runs through the blend.

Le Feu d'Issey Light

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey Light is a fresh yet sweet floral for women, opening with aniseed, coconut and bergamot and softening into milk and caramel. The top is aniseed, coconut, mahogany and bergamot. In the heart, hydrangea, jasmine and rose form a floral base, while milk and caramel round it into a gourmand sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery, faintly oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It reads mostly feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum).

Freigeist (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Wolfgang Joop · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Wolfgang Joop Freigeist Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent built on gin and jasmine, settling onto a woody, leathery base of suede and mahogany; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with gin carrying the brightness and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. Fruity and sweet tones sit alongside a light spiciness. In the base, suede and mahogany leave a warm, leathery, woody finish, with a clean, synthetic feel throughout.

Présence d'Une Femme

7.2

Montblanc · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Présence d'Une Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on mandarin orange and pepper and settles into a warm base of sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top pairs mandarin orange with pepper, so citrus freshness comes with a spicy edge. Cyclamen and orchid soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli take over, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

HoS N.001

8.3

House of Sillage · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

House of Sillage HoS N.001 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly masculine, although a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens with amber, cinnamon and oud, then moves to tonka bean, clove and ginger. Vanilla, mahogany and cedar make up the base and soften it. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and gourmand, with spicy, woody and resinous tones balancing the sweetness and a powdery, creamy finish.

Noble Vetiver

7.3

Chopard · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chopard Noble Vetiver is a fresh, green men's fragrance: citrus and spice sit over an earthy, lightly smoky woody base, and it suits spring and autumn days best. It wears at moderate length with a weak sillage, so it stays close and quiet. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and red pepper, a bright citrus with spice. In the heart, vetiver, clary sage and mahogany build a woody, earthy footing. Tobacco and leather in the base add a smoky, leathery depth. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Moresque Ubar 1992 have a close profile.

Rococo for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Joop! · 2002

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Rococo for Men Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet men's scent held together by spice and wood, with an oriental, earthy lean; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, juniper berry and black pepper, which give it a spicy edge. In the heart, davana, styrax, ivy and freesia turn that edge towards a fruity sweetness. Amber and mahogany set it on a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters favour autumn, spring and winter over summer, and lean towards evenings and nights out, though daily and business wear are not far behind. Most read it as masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) and Vivienne Westwood Let it Rock have a close profile.