The Perfume Library

Eau Libre (Eau de Parfum)

5.6

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Eau Libre Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, softened by rosemary and melon. The heart brings curly mint, geranium and marine notes for an aquatic, green feel, with jasmine staying in the background. Sandalwood, ambroxan and musk settle it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Its character reads masculine. M. Micallef Osaïto and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sag Harbor

6.7

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Sag Harbor is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits 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 occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Avon Perceive Dew and s.Oliver Feels Like Summer Women 2021 have a close profile. It opens with bergamot, ivy and marine notes, which give a fresh, citrusy, green start. In the heart, peony, honeysuckle and grape add a soft floral, lightly fruity and sweet touch. Oud, sandalwood and amber form a woody base underneath.

Pioggia Forte

6.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Pioggia Forte is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which jasmine, rose and gardenia meet marine notes. The flowers lead: jasmine, rose, gardenia and geranium, joined by cyclamen, read like a damp, green garden. Marine notes and moss add an aquatic, humid feel. Amber, benzoin and ambrette lay a soft, sweet base, while woods balance that sweetness with a dry, woody line. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn works too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is strong, so it sits comfortably in between. Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre and Jardins d'Écrivains Zorba have a close profile.

Lucienne

7.1

Liis · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liis Lucienne is a fresh, citrusy floral with an aquatic edge and a creamy softness, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with honey pomelo and lemon zest, a bright citrus start. The heart brings water lily, dragon fruit and magnolia for a floral freshness, while amber and marine notes in the base soften it, balancing creamy warmth against a watery feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It is marketed as unisex, though it reads more feminine. Jijide Shao Guan and Massimo Dutti Blooming Magnolia have a close profile.

Kyma

7.7

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Korres Kyma is a fresh aquatic fragrance for men that pairs lime, orange and mandarin orange with aquatic and marine notes. The opening is driven by the three citrus notes; in the heart, aquatic notes, pepper and marine notes turn that brightness cool and lightly spiced. Cedar, nutmeg and vetiver give the base a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read its character as both masculine and modern. Korres Water | Cedar | Lime and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Neroli Voyage

7.9

Floris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Neroli Voyage is a fresh, citrusy, lightly aquatic unisex scent built around neroli and lemon, suited to spring and summer days. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with neroli, lemon and marine notes, clean and bright. Fennel seed, jasmine and ginger then add a floral, green, slightly spicy heart. Oak, amber and musk settle underneath with a quiet warmth.

Wood Season

7.1

Mancera · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Wood Season is a fresh, spicy men's scent that opens with cinnamon, mandarin orange and black pepper and settles into amber and tonka bean. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. It reads masculine and modern. The top of cinnamon, mandarin orange, black pepper, Moldavian sage and bergamot is citrusy and spicy. In the heart, marine notes, rose and black truffle bring an aquatic, floral side. The base of labdanum, tonka bean, amber and oakmoss gives it a sweet, woody footing. Zara Absolutely Dark and Mancera Cosmic Pepper have a close profile.

Sirenis

5.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a light green and sweet side, leaning towards spring and summer days. The top is bergamot, sage, marine notes and cardamom, which gives a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, sandalwood, broom and rose add a soft floral touch. Vetiver, patchouli, musk, moss and amber then settle it onto a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Lattafa Ejaazi and Dunhill X-Centric (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eugénie

6.5

Rancé 1795 · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Eugénie is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with melon, mandarin orange and apple and moves into rose and jasmine. The opening is fruity and citrusy, with melon, mandarin orange and apple. In the heart, rose, jasmine, magnolia and violet lead, while marine notes lighten the florals. The base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweetens everything into a powdery, creamy, woody softness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Sun Bath Men

7.0

Jil Sander · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Bath Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, marine notes and juniper berry open cool and salty. In the heart, orange blossom, green apple and ambergris add a soft, slightly fruity touch. As it dries down, benzoin brings some sweetness over a woody base of cypress and woods. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, and it is used mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Jil Sander Sun Day Men and Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2018) have a close profile.

Hyle (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Hyle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, relaxed leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily and business settings as the places to wear it. Voters lean slightly masculine on character, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with a bright lemon and bergamot start. In the heart, Provençal lavender and marine notes give it an aquatic, green feel. Patchouli and musk soften the base into a slightly sweet, synthetic-leaning finish, with the floral and spicy accords staying in the background.

Lilyn

7.4

Calaj · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calaj Lilyn is a fresh, aquatic floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with jasmine, lemon leaf and basil, then softens in the heart into coconut, aquatic notes, ylang-ylang and tuberose. The base of kelp, milk, ambroxan and ambergris leaves a salty yet creamy, lightly sweet sea-air feel, with green and spicy touches staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure time and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though many also call it modern. Diptyque Do Son and Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori have a close profile.

Terminator (Eau de Parfum)

5.0

LR · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

LR Terminator Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether at the office or in leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and voters read it as masculine and modern. The top opens with cardamom and bergamot, the heart turns to eucalyptus and marine notes, and the base settles on woods, myrrh and cedarwood. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead, with a fruity, sweet side and a spicy, woody trace alongside. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue have a close profile.

Shanthi

8.4

Śasva · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Śasva Shanthi is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with fruity sweetness, with green and spicy touches. It opens with cardamom, mint and pink pepper, then marine notes, mango and pineapple bring a fresh, juicy fruit feel to the heart. The base of amberwood, labdanum and patchouli leaves a woody, resinous warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine character run close, so it sits between the two. Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition and Police Icon have a close profile.

Agua Fresca Lima Tonka

7.5

Adolfo Dominguez · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Lima Tonka is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. The top opens bright with lime, lemon and marine notes. Tonka bean sweetens the heart, with patchouli and cedarwood giving it a woody footing. The base of musk and sandalwood leaves a soft, creamy finish.

Excellence Intense

7.9

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jaguar Excellence Intense is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing fresh citrus with spice and vanilla sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, while summer comes last. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with aniseed, Sichuan pepper, cardamom and mandarin orange, a sharp, spicy freshness. Orange blossom, iris, violet and marine notes then add a soft floral touch. In the base, vanilla, amber and tonka bean settle into a sweet, gourmand, oriental warmth. Jaguar Excellence and Zara Vanilla Vibration have a close profile.

Aqua Oud

8.3

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Aqua Oud is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of bergamot and marine notes against a dry, woody base of vetiver and patchouli. The top pairs bergamot with marine notes for a fresh, citrusy, aquatic opening. In the heart, geranium, sage, aniseed and rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, moss, ambroxan and white musk settles into a woody, resinous finish. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Votes gather around leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo and Armaf Odyssey Nexus.

Ibiza

7.5

Pure Island · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pure Island Ibiza is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards leisure and daytime wear. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits in between. The top is ginger, lemon, orange and grapefruit: citrus dominates, with the ginger adding a little spice. Marine notes and bergamot give the heart an aquatic freshness, and labdanum and amber settle it into an earthy, lightly warm base.

Solstice

7.7

Andrea Maack · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Andrea Maack Solstice is a unisex scent that pairs marine notes and watermelon with a floral heart of lily of the valley, jasmine and violet, and suits spring and summer days. It opens fresh, aquatic and lightly fruity, with marine notes and watermelon in front. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and violet add a soft floral layer while the sweetness stays in the background. Ambermor and Sinfonide® close it on a clean, synthetic base. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards feminine, yet masculine and modern votes are far from rare, so it sits comfortably on either gender.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua

6.7

Fendi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, sport and leisure wear come up most, though it also works at the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, then modern. The top is lavender, Italian lemon and bergamot, a clean citrus start. The heart of cardamom, basil, sage, La Réunion pink pepper and marine notes adds an aquatic, lightly spicy greenness. It dries down on musk, cedarwood and leather, with sweet and woody touches among its accords. Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Montale Aqua Gold have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme Santal Marin

7.7

Kenzo · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme Santal Marin is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Sandalwood and gaiac wood form its woody base, while marine notes add an aquatic freshness. Provençal lavender brings a spicy, floral touch, and creamy, faintly smoky tones soften the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Marine) and Monotheme Sea Salt have a close profile.

Najdia Intense / نجدية

7.9

Lattafa · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Lattafa Najdia Intense / نجدية is a fresh, aquatic and green men's scent with a sweet, fruity edge. It opens with mint, pineapple, apple and ginger, a bright and fruity start. In the heart, geranium, marine notes and lavender bring out the aquatic side. The base of patchouli, musk, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of voters find the longevity high. Voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with sport and nights out also named. Its value for money is rated highly.

Ocean Relaxation

6.1

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

ASMR Fragrances Ocean Relaxation is a fresh, sea-breezy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed, casual wear. It opens with oyster and marine notes, moves to spindrift and mineral notes in the heart, and dries down to lichen and white musk. Fresh and aquatic accords lead, while a sweet, creamy and lightly spicy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear; winter is rarely chosen. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as in between. Valmont Sea Bliss and Tuttotondo Vela have a close profile.

Halloween Man Hero

6.8

Halloween · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halloween Man Hero is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, grapefruit and ginger and moves on to lavender and sage. The top is lemon, apple, grapefruit and ginger, giving a bright, slightly fruity and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sage and marine notes bring an aquatic feel. The base leans on patchouli, moss and cashmeran, and the sweet, synthetic tones become clearer as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters most often pick leisure, sport and daily wear, with business use close behind. It reads as masculine, and voters rate its value for money highly. David Beckham Classic Blue and Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum have a close profile.