The Perfume Library

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.

Invictus (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Rabanne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes and grapefruit, giving an aquatic, fruity, slightly sweet freshness. Bay leaf and jasmine sit in the heart, while patchouli, oakmoss, ambergris and gaiac wood give the base a woody footing. Sober Mercury No̱ 80 and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Missoni Wave

8.0

Missoni · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Missoni Wave is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and is chosen less for nights out and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes and Italian mandarin orange, giving an aquatic, citrus coolness. In the heart, clary sage, rosemary, Egyptian pelargonium and lavender add a herbal edge. The base of Haitian vetiver, vanilla orchid and patchouli sweetens it and turns it creamy. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Rasasi Hawas Malibu have a close profile.

Millésime Impérial

7.9

Creed · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Creed Millésime Impérial is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy with blackcurrant, violet leaf and bergamot, then moves into marine notes and iris. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters tend to find it more masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is fruity and bright, with blackcurrant and bergamot in front and violet leaf adding a green coolness. In the heart, marine notes and iris give it an aquatic feel. The base of cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settles it into a soft, woody finish, with a faint spicy touch in the background.

Acqua di Giò Parfum

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. It opens with marine notes and bergamot on a bright base, while ginger adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, Provençal clary sage, Bourbon geranium and rosemary bring a green, herbal feel. Frankincense, Guatemala patchouly and woods anchor the base in a woody finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine and modern. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Hermès Épice Marine have a close profile.

Oud Minérale

7.7

Tom Ford · 2017

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Tom Ford Oud Minérale is a unisex fragrance in which fir balsam, oud and pink pepper build a fresh, aquatic and smoky woodiness. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Many recommend it for spring, fall and summer, far fewer for winter, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters call it masculine, though modern and classic votes are not far behind. The notes read as one piece rather than in layers: fir balsam and marine notes bring coolness, oud and styrax add a smoky, earthy depth, pink pepper adds a touch of spice, and musk and ambergris soften it all. The Dua Brand Aoud & Minerals and Ramasat Mayyas have a close profile.

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine. It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.

Hawas Ice

7.8

Rasasi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rasasi Hawas Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and frosted apple, while star anise adds a faint sharpness to the cool start. In the heart, Ceylonese cardamom, ice accord and marine notes dominate, with orange blossom and plum bringing a fruity sweetness. The base of driftwood, amber and musk softens the aquatic feel as it dries. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with sport close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Guess Seductive Blue have a close profile.

Fakhar Lattafa Men / فخار لطافة رجال

7.6

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Fakhar Lattafa Men is a fresh men's scent built on citrus and aquatic freshness with a light sweet, spicy edge, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office, and rarely for evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, orris root and marine notes, a fresh and slightly watery start. In the heart, violet and amber soften that freshness and add sweetness. Oakmoss and patchouli set a woody base underneath. Fruity and synthetic tones also show in the accords. Its profile is close to Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue).

Club de Nuit Milestone (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Armaf · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of red fruits, marine notes and bergamot with a woody base of sandalwood and vetiver, in a unisex style. It opens with red fruits, marine notes and bergamot, which read aquatic, fruity and clean. In the heart, sandalwood, violet and white woods bring out the woody side. The base of vetiver, musk and ambroxan leaves a dry, somewhat synthetic trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It gets the most votes as masculine, followed by modern. Jimmy Choo Man Ice and Creed Millésime Impérial have a close profile.

Sailing Day

6.9

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Sailing Day is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, while evening gets very few votes. On character, masculine edges ahead, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The opening of juniper, aldehydes and marine notes is crisp and salty. Coriander, orris absolute and rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, red algae, ambergris and orcanox keep it aquatic and green, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Pomelo Assoluto

8.3

Gritti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gritti Pomelo Assoluto is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits warm spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while staying easy enough for the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens with honey pomelo, grapefruit and marine notes for a cool start. The heart brings rose, magnolia and black tea as a soft floral base, with juniper berry, pink pepper and cardamom adding spice. Ambergris, white musk and woody notes carry it into a sweet, clean finish. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Balenciaga Rosabotanica have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (2022) (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kenzo · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Kenzo Homme (2022) pairs marine notes with leather and patchouli for a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer daywear. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear come first, though business and evening also draw votes. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct have a close profile. It opens with marine notes that feel cool and aquatic. Leather in the heart adds a spicy, leathery frame. In the base, patchouli sets a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge, and modern.

Acqua di Giò Absolu

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs Guatemala patchouly with marine and fruity notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters name spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter trails well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets picked for the office and evenings. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. Marine notes and fruity notes carry the freshness, softened by a touch of sweetness and spice. Guatemala patchouly and woody notes give it a dry base underneath. David Rothschild David Rothschild for Men and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Do Son (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Diptyque · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form a floral core, while marine notes lighten it with an aquatic, green freshness. Sweet, spicy and powdery facets stay in the background, and a creamy softness rounds the whole thing off. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Germaine Monteil L'Eau de Monteil and Profumum Roma Tuberosa.

Sécrétions Magnifiques

3.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Sécrétions Magnifiques is a unisex scent that most voters wear in spring and for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes spread into fall and winter too. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. It opens with marine notes, aldehydes and salt, a fresh, aquatic start. The heart brings milk, blood and adrenalin. In the base, sandalwood, iris and opoponax take over, and the scent turns powdery and creamy. Animal and synthetic accents run through the blend.

Crab Apple Blossom

8.2

Clive Christian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with apple blossom, bergamot and marine notes, so the citrus and aquatic side comes first. In the heart, mojito and green rhubarb keep the coolness going, while sandalwood and driftwood settle it into a soft, woody base. Fruity and sweet tones stay in the background. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Zara Teahupoo and Gucci Flora by Gucci Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Kobe Gardens

7.7

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Nose Behind Kobe Gardens is a unisex fragrance that carries the coolness of apple, mint and grapefruit into marine notes and cucumber. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn far behind. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear, sport and the office, and is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. It opens fresh and fruity with apple, mint, grapefruit and bergamot. Towards the heart, marine notes, cucumber and melon come forward, turning the scent aquatic and green. Musk and oakmoss soften that coolness at the base, while sweet and lightly spicy touches stay in the background. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Thameen Green Pearl 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.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Linari Mare Pacifico have a close profile.

Absolutely Dark

7.6

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Absolutely Dark is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear and relaxed days. Bergamot and mandarin orange bring a citrus freshness, while marine notes push it in an aquatic direction. Underneath, sandalwood, woods, amber and moss form a woody base; rose and orris root soften it, and tonka bean and cashmere add a light sweetness. There is a spicy edge, and the overall feel is a fresh, somewhat synthetic one. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is recommended for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, with evenings and nights out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. Banderas The Icon for Men and Van Cleef & Arpels In New York have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Balade Sauvage

7.9

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Balade Sauvage is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn lags behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. The notes are fig tree, citrus fruits and marine notes. A fresh, aquatic character leads, softened by green and fruity touches. Floral, sweet and creamy tones, plus a faint spicy, woody trace, stay in the background.

Absolute Sport

7.5

La Rive · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Rive Absolute Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, sport and leisure. Most voters pick summer and spring, with sport, leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it may need a refresh during the day. Many voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, marine notes and aldehydes, which keep it light and lively. The heart adds pepper, cedarwood and neroli, bringing a little spice and wood without covering the citrus. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla and white musk sweetens it and settles into a creamy warmth.