The Perfume Library

Endymion

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Endymion is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, lavender and sage over a spicy, woody base with coffee absolute at its heart. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, lavender and sage. Coffee absolute and geranium take the middle, and the base turns spicy and woody with sandalwood, vetiver, leather, nutmeg and black pepper. Sweet and floral touches soften the dry edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. The majority read it as masculine, though many also call it classic. Endymion Concentré and Dunhill Icon share a close profile.

Endless Summer

7.8

Amando Perez

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Amando Perez Endless Summer is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around mandarin orange, bergamot and coconut. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split, with a modern character taking the lead. It opens with the citrus of mandarin orange, bergamot and lime, softened by creamy coconut. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, hibiscus and ginger add a warm floral touch. The base of musk, sugar cane and rum turns the scent sweeter as it dries. The fresh, citrus and fruity accords dominate, with a slightly synthetic edge. Rayhaan Aquatica and Parfums Vintage Isla Tropical have a close profile.

Torino24

7.7

Xerjoff · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Torino24 is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by a creamy feel, and it reads as unisex. It opens with plum, mango, bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright and juicy fruit impression. In the heart, orange blossom, pink lotus and styrax bring the floral side forward. White musk, moss and patchouli settle underneath, leaving a creamy, lightly earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also gets worn to the office and on nights out. Feminine votes run slightly ahead, but masculine and modern votes are strong too, so it sits between the two. Alexandria Fragrances Turin 24 and Giorgio Armani My Way Ylang have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance led by vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear gets a fair share of votes too. It reads feminine. As a whole the scent is sweet and gourmand, with Tahitian, Ugandan and Bourbon vanilla absolutes leading. Mandarin orange and orange blossom lift that sweetness slightly, mimosa adds a powdery softness, and cedarwood gives a woody, faintly smoky base. A spicy, oriental warmth runs alongside.

Date for Men

6.4

Fragrance One · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Fragrance One Date for Men is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Autumn leads the season votes, with winter and spring close behind and summer clearly lower. Nights out and evenings stand out, while office wear sits well back. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top notes pair mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright citrus start, with cardamom and artemisia adding a spicy, herbal edge. The heart holds cardamom, woods and ambrox. Oud, patchouli, vetiver and musk dominate the base, so the woody, oriental side comes forward as it dries. Armaf Hunter Intense and Calvin Klein Encounter have a close profile.

Sculpture Parfum

8.5

Nikos · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nikos Sculpture Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a floral, sweet backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and coriander, with orange blossom softening the citrus. In the heart, lily of the valley, lavender and jasmine add a floral layer. The base of tonka bean, amber and benzoin turns creamy and sweet, with cedar adding a woody edge.

Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca

8.2

Lubin · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca is a masculine scent that pairs fresh citrus with a green, woody and smoky character. Mandarin orange, grapefruit and neroli form a bright citrus layer, while juniper berry, red pine and clary sage add a green, resinous freshness. Cedar, tobacco and frankincense bring a smoky, earthy tone; clove and nutmeg add spice, and amber, myrrh and tonka bean soften the whole blend. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Half of the voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Lubin Le Vetiver and Le Labo Vetiver 46 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Viking Cologne

7.3

Creed · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Viking Cologne is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with green and spicy touches from the fougère family. Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon open brightly, and pink pepper adds a light edge. In the heart, French lavender, sage and rosemary bring a green, herbal feel, while nutmeg softens it with spice. Patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Many voters find it masculine and classic, though it is sold as unisex. Creed Bois du Portugal and Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura have a close profile.

Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and peach, with melon and orange blossom sweetening the fruity brightness. Jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a green, floral heart, and cedar, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most people find it feminine and classic. Iceberg Twice and Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger Intense have a close profile.

His Confession

8.1

Lattafa · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa His Confession is a men's fragrance that opens with lavender, cinnamon and mandarin orange and settles into tonka bean, vanilla and frankincense, with a floral, spicy side softened by sweetness. The warmth of lavender and cinnamon meets the brightness of mandarin orange first. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness, while cypress and benzoin bring a woody, resinous depth. The base rests on a creamy bed of tonka bean, vanilla and amber, with frankincense, cedarwood and patchouli keeping the sweetness dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure. It reads masculine and modern. Ajmal Cashmere Wood and The Dua Brand Intense Homme have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with powdery, creamy vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening come second. Half of the voters call its character feminine, with modern and classic votes close behind each other. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, a fresh citrus lift. Indian jasmine sambac and orange blossom water absolute add a soft floral heart. The base of Indian vanilla, Tahitian vanilla and white musk leaves it sweet, gourmand and creamy. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma have a close profile.

Lalique pour Homme Lion (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Lalique · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Lion Eau de Parfum is a masculine fougère that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender on a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing behind. It leans towards daytime, office and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot, lavender and rosemary, fresh and green. Iris, jasmine and Virginia cedar bring a floral, powdery heart. Patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a woody depth underneath, softened by vanilla and ambergris.

Royal Water

7.6

Creed · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Water is a unisex scent that opens with a citrus and aquatic freshness and turns green and spicy underneath. The top is a bright citrus opening of mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and vervain. In the heart, pepper, basil and cumin add a green, spicy edge, while Tonkin musk and ambergris soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Creed Erolfa and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

John Varvatos · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Voters mostly call it masculine, with a good share also calling it modern. The top is Sicilian clementine, mandarin orange, thyme and Provençal lavender, pairing citrus with a herbal freshness. The heart adds Indian orange jessamine, African orange blossom and ginger for a soft floral and spicy touch. Woody base notes such as Georgywood® and Kephalis close it on a clean, even footing.

Loverdose

6.7

Diesel · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Diesel Loverdose is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's scent built around liquorice, gardenia and vanilla, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with star anise and mandarin orange, which add a spicy brightness. In the heart, liquorice, gardenia and jasmine sambac bring a floral, slightly powdery sweetness. In the base, vanilla, woods, ambroxan and licorice liqueur soften everything into a warm, woody, gourmand trail. Omerta Funky Heart and Police Rose Blossom have a close profile.

Happy for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Clinique · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Clinique Happy for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a light floral and aquatic side, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading and sport and business also common. It is sold as a men's scent, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, green lemon, green notes and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, lily of the valley, freesia, rose and jasmine soften it. The base of cypress, cedarwood, gaiac wood and musk leaves a slightly sweet, woody finish.

Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Givenchy · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Ange ou Démon Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and white thyme, where spice and citrus shine together. The heart of lily, ylang-ylang and orchid builds a floral core. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss and rosewood settle it into a gourmand, powdery and woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Most people read it as feminine. Jeanne Arthes Love Generation Rock and El Nabil Musc Secret have a close profile.

Trajan

8.0

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Electimuss Trajan is a unisex scent that carries a bright opening of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot into a spicy heart of lavender and saffron. Lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot and blood orange lead the top, while lavender, saffron and sage pull the citrus towards a spicy, herbal side. Ambergris, cedarwood and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, creamy base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and fruity, softened by a warm oriental touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Putain des Palaces

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Putain des Palaces is a floral, sweet perfume for women, with a spicy, powdery and animalic-leathery edge. The top notes are ginger, mandarin orange and raspberry, so fruit and spice arrive together. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and geranium form a floral, powdery core. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood softens and sweetens it, while the animalic and leathery accords stay in the picture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening get about equal votes, and the character reads mostly feminine. Anfas Shaouq and Tom Ford Violet Blonde have a close profile.

Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Chanel · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Sensuelle Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral for women that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with a bright citrus lift of mandarin orange, orange and bergamot, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris build a floral, powdery base while candied fruits bring sweetness. The base of vanilla, amber, patchouli and frankincense turns it warm, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Half of voters call it feminine, with the rest finding it classic or modern. Dior Midnight Poison and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

For Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford For Men Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that opens with citrus and spice freshness and settles into a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and the office best, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and basil. In the heart, black pepper, tobacco absolute and orange blossom add spice softened by a floral touch. The dry-down is woody and leathery, built on vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Miss Dior Chérie (2005) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior Chérie is a fresh, sweet gourmand floral for women, where woodland strawberry, cherry and pineapple form a fruity bouquet softened by violet and caramel. It opens with woodland strawberry, pineapple, mandarin orange and cherry, a fresh and sugary start. In the heart, violet, jasmine and rose lay a floral base while caramel and popcorn add the gourmand edge. Patchouli, ambergris and musk close it with a powdery warmth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, then fall, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads feminine and modern to most voters. It has been discontinued. Linn Young Flirty and La Rive Beauty have a close profile.

Nuit de cellophane

7.2

Serge Lutens · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Nuit de cellophane is a fresh, green floral that pairs jasmine with mandarin orange, an unisex scent that suits easy daytime wear. Jasmine, mandarin orange and Chinese osmanthus sit together here. The floral side leads, while the mandarin adds a sweet, fruity lift. Green and spicy touches stay in the background, and powdery and woody accents soften the whole. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as an unisex scent. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Salvatore Ferragamo F for Fascinating.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (1994) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme is a citrusy, spicy, woody fougère: fresh at first, then grounded by tobacco and sandalwood, with a classic masculine feel. Bergamot, mandarin orange and orange give it a bright opening. In the heart, tarragon, sage, lavender, cardamom and pepper add a green, spicy frame. The base of tobacco, iris, cedar, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens and softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it spreads across daily wear, business and evenings out. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Naughton & Wilson Gravitas have a close profile.