The Perfume Library

Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy, woody fragrance for men, with a clean character that suits an easy day. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter further back. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon give it a bright citrus freshness. Cedar, Haitian vetiver and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody frame, while vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten it slightly. Aquatic and spicy touches keep it balanced without making it heavy.

Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cardamom, neroli and nutmeg open with a spicy, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber settles into a creamy, woody, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some voters find a feminine side. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Armaf Odyssey Homme have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême

8.3

Chanel · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême is a fresh men's fragrance built on citrus and aquatic accords, dry rather than sweet, and suited to spring and summer days. It opens cool with cypress, mint and mandarin orange, then black pepper and clary sage add a light spicy, herbal edge in the heart. As it dries down, white musk, sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean settle into a woody, powdery and creamy base. The fruity and sweet accords stay in the background, softening the fresh character rather than leading it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading, and business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum).

Wūlóng Chá (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent, easy to wear on spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and orange, with litsea cubeba adding a light lift to the citrus. In the heart, oolong tea and nutmeg take over: the tea gives a green, fresh line while the nutmeg adds a spicy warmth. Mediterranean fig and musk close it with a soft, fruity base. Nishane Wūlóng Chá X and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Joop! · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange into a warm heart of jasmine and cinnamon, then settles on a sweet base of vanilla and sandalwood. Lemon and orange blossom join the opening, and the heart turns floral and powdery with heliotrope and lily of the valley. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and tonka bean deepen the sweetness at the base. The overall impression is sweet, fruity, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern.

Afternoon Swim

8.6

Louis Vuitton · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a soft fruity-sweet touch, and it leans clearly towards warm weather. Mandarin orange, Sicilian orange and bergamot set the citrus character, ginger adds a faint bite to that brightness, and ambergris keeps the watery feel going. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages, with the sweetness staying in the background beneath the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with sport and work also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. The Dua Brand Gone Swimming and Monkoku Midnight Splash have a close profile.

Turathi (Blue)

8.1

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and bergamot open with a bright, fruity-citrus feel. Amber and woody notes in the heart soften that freshness, and patchouli, musk and spices in the base carry it into a sweet, lightly spicy woodiness. An aquatic, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zimaya Treasure and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lime, bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, with jasmine softening that brightness. In the heart, freesia, hyacinth, rose and marine notes give it a floral, watery feel. Musk, amber, cedar and patchouli ground the base in a woody dry-down.

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent with a sweet edge, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings, and sport gets votes too. Most voters call it masculine or modern, though a fair number find it feminine. As a whole it carries the bright citrus of bergamot and mandarin orange. Ginger adds a light sharpness, while blackcurrant brings a fruity sweetness. Orange blossom softens the mix, and tonka bean and amber lay a warm, sweet base underneath.

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that most voters place in summer and spring. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Votes cluster around leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use close behind, while night and evening are far less common. It reads masculine and modern. Lemon, grapefruit and mandarin orange open it with bright citrus. Aquatic notes and juniper give the heart a watery, slightly fruity feel. Amberwood, clary sage and musk soften the base into a clean, synthetic finish. Davidoff Cool Water Freeze Me and Juliette Has A Gun Ego Stratis have a close profile.

Eros Flame

7.7

Versace · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Versace Eros Flame is a men's fragrance that pairs the brightness of lemon and mandarin orange with rosemary and Madagascar pepper, then turns sweeter with vanilla and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, with fewer votes for the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with lemon, mandarin orange and chinotto, while rosemary and pepper add a spicy edge. Geranium and rose stay in the background of the heart. The base settles into a sweet, woody ground of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood, and patchouli and oakmoss keep it dry and earthy. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Percival

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Percival is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with lavender and spice running through it. Citrus and aromatic notes start it off bright; in the heart lavender, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into tonka bean, musk and balsam fir, sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer lead the votes, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Dua Brand Legendary Knight and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Musc Ravageur (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while business wear sits well behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, lavender, cinnamon and bergamot, a spicy brightness at first. Musk, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli then take over through the heart and base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand, woody, powdery and creamy, with animal and resinous sides showing as it settles. FOMO Illusion d'Un Soir and Nu Parfums Black is Black Modern Oud have a close profile.

CK One (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leaves a light, clean impression with its green, aquatic and floral sides. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, while papaya adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine form a floral base, softened by green tea and nutmeg. Musk and amber close it with a plain, gentle warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with sport and business close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine sit near each other, so it reads comfortably on either. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Création Lamis Everyone have a close profile.

Détour Noir

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Détour Noir is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, fruity opening into a sweet, spicy and woody body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, then spring, and few pick summer. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure and daytime. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. The top holds violet, lavender, jasmine and apple, while the heart brings patchouli, bergamot, mandarin orange and vanilla. The base is gaiac wood, sandalwood, cardamom, geranium and pepper. Gourmand and creamy accents soften the vanilla, and the spice and wood keep the sweetness in check. MAD Parfumeur Trono and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Musk Therapy (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Initio Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent where white and pink musk sit alongside magnolia and mandarin orange. The citrus side comes from mandarin orange and bergamot, while blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness. Magnolia brings a soft floral touch, and Indian sandalwood with the musks settles the scent on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Al Ambra Dubai Musk and Scentiments Musk Treatment have a close profile.

Renaissance

8.1

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Renaissance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with mint and Bulgarian rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, daytime and leisure wear lead, and it also gets chosen for the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. The top is fresh and lightly fruity, built from mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and petitgrain. Mint, lily of the valley and rose add a floral, green coolness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, softly sweet finish. Bois 1920 Scorzaforza and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Chanel · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs orange, mandarin orange and seawater with a woody base of cedar and vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and few choose winter. It is placed mainly in leisure, daily, sport and business settings, with fewer votes for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. It opens bright and clean, with citrus and seawater lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, pepper and neroli add a light spice while cedar gives it a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber softens and sweetens it, and vetiver leaves a dry woodiness. La Rive Absolute Sport and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Intense (2016)

8.3

Valentino · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Valentino Uomo Intense opens with mandarin orange and clary sage and settles into a sweet, leathery base of vanilla and black leather; it is made for men and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. It is mostly seen as masculine. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Mandarin orange and clary sage lighten the opening, then iris adds a powdery softness and tonka bean a creamy sweetness in the heart. Vanilla and black leather close it out, and the woody, leathery side keeps the sweetness in check.

Salam

8.7

Anfas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anfas Salam is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, spicy and creamy woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It gets the most votes for nights out and evenings, and leisure and daily wear also have a place. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is released as unisex. Bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, fruity freshness at first. In the heart, amber, magnolia and jasmine add a floral, oriental warmth. Musk and sandalwood leave a creamy, woody base. Xerjoff Jebel and Bois 1920 Magia have a close profile.

Cuir Béluga (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Guerlain · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Cuir Béluga Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where suede, vanilla and amber meet in a soft, powdery leather. It opens bright with mandarin orange and aldehydes, then moves into everlasting flower and patchouli at the heart. The base is led by suede, vanilla, heliotrope and amber, drying down sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a spicy, leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer far less. It leans towards evenings and nights out; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It shares a close profile with The Dua Brand Dua's Suede and RP Poudre d'Escampette.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Issey Miyake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add a light spice, while water lily brings out the floral and aquatic side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and amber settles it on a woody footing. Wolkenseifen Berlin and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Libre (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with floral and sweet tones, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange and neroli. The heart builds a floral body from French lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris softens it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits close to daily and office wear as well. Half of the voters read it as feminine.