The Perfume Library

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.

Dirty English (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Juicy Couture Dirty English Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy woody scent with a leathery, smoky edge and a clearly masculine character. Dirty English has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cardamom, mandarin orange, caraway and bergamot. The heart is led by sandalwood, vetiver and black leather. In the base, oud, musk and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into an earthy, resinous tone, with moss and ebony alongside. Yves Saint Laurent M7 and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo (1983) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Trussardi · 1983

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trussardi Uomo is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody and leathery body; it has been discontinued, but its firm character still suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, thyme and juniper give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, vetiver, cinnamon and honey add spicy warmth, with cedarwood settling it onto a woody base. Leather, frankincense and patchouli leave a resinous, smoky and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards nights out and evenings, yet also works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

Alexandria Imperiale

8.8

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria Imperiale opens with rose, cardamom and lavender and settles on Indian, Laotian, Bangladeshi and Cambodian oud, a dense unisex oriental scent. The opening is floral and spicy, with rose, cardamom and lavender. In the heart, leather, cypriol, cedar and iris make it leathery, woody and slightly powdery. The base turns sweet and resinous, as the ouds meet amber, vanilla and musk. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine.

Dark Rebel Rider

7.8

John Varvatos · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider pairs bitter orange, saffron and patchouli in a leathery, sweet and spicy scent that suits cool-weather evenings, and it reads as a men's fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring after them. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens sharp and spicy with bitter orange, saffron and citron. In the heart, black violet, osmanthus and labdanum add a softer, powdery and resinous layer. The base of patchouli, Russian leather, cocoa and vanilla dries down sweet, earthy and smoky. Juicy Couture Dirty English and G Parfums Young Hunter have a close profile.

Fuoco Infernale

6.8

Linari · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Linari Fuoco Infernale is a spicy, smoky and leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, carnation and myrtle, giving a spicy, green edge at first. In the heart, tonka bean, frankincense and iris soften it a little, and it dries down to leather, ambergris, Atlas cedar and musk with a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is also worn for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic; Trussardi Uomo and Birkholz Leather N' Green have a close profile.

Charmes & Feuilles / Un Parfum de Charmes & Feuilles

7.1

The Different Company · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Charmes & Feuilles / Un Parfum de Charmes & Feuilles is a unisex scent built on marjoram, clementine and grapefruit, fresh, green and citrusy in character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with marjoram, clementine and grapefruit, light and fruity. In the heart, peppermint and wild thyme bring out the green, spicy side, while jasmine sambac softens it with a floral touch. The base of clary sage and patchouli leaves a dry, woody finish.

Fendi Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Fendi · 1988

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Uomo Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody men's scent that pairs the freshness of bergamot and lavender with the earthy, smoky depth of patchouli, leather and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, lavender and coriander give a fresh, green opening. In the heart, cinnamon, rose and jasmine add floral warmth while cypress keeps the green tone going. The base leans on patchouli, leather and vetiver, with amber and vanilla softening the earthy, smoky structure. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters call its character masculine and classic. Arrogance pour Homme and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Purple Mantra

7.5

Room 1015 · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Room 1015 Purple Mantra is a fresh, sweet unisex scent in which lavender and florals meet resin and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and also suits nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with lavender, pink pepper and freesia, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, iris, white blossoms, marjoram and clary sage add a soft floral layer. The base of myrrh, frankincense, ambroxan and musk settles into a resinous, smoky, sweet foundation.

Pour Homme (1971) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot and settles into a green, woody chypre; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, a citrus freshness that already leans green and spicy. In the heart, thyme, rosemary and geranium come forward, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli then build a woody, slightly animal base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Cacharel pour L'Homme have a close profile.

Agua Fresca

7.4

Adolfo Dominguez · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and petitgrain with the herbal green of rosemary and lavender. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, petitgrain, artemisia and marjoram. Rosemary, lavender, coriander and pepper form the heart, adding a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, which suits a light, clean scent rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine, with a good number also calling it classic. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Balmain Monsieur Balmain have a close profile.

Via Camerelle (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Carthusia · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Via Camerelle Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, bitter orange and lemon give the opening a bright citrus lift, while marjoram adds a spicy, green edge. Jasmine, water lily and cyclamen bring a light floral heart. The base of ambergris, algae, cedarwood and white musk settles into a soft, woody, clean finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine.

Riviera Drive

7.5

Atelier des Ors · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier des Ors Riviera Drive is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, green opening of marjoram, lemon and rosemary to the warm woodiness of cedar. It opens with marjoram, lemon and rosemary, so citrus and spicy greenery lead. In the heart, cedar leaf, patchouli and absinth pull that greenness in an earthy, faintly bitter direction. The base of cedarwood, musk and cashmeran settles it onto a soft woody floor. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans slightly masculine, though many voters read it as feminine. Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. and Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra-Vieille (2012) have a close profile.

Citron Citron

6.7

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Citron Citron is a fresh, unisex take on citrus with a green, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly in between. Sicilian lemon, Spanish orange and Jamaican lime open bright and juicy. Mint, thyme, basil and marjoram in the heart add a green, leafy note. Moss, Atlas cedar and cardamom underneath leave a woody base with a touch of spice.

L'Eau de L'Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau de L'Artisan Eau de Toilette is a green, aquatic unisex scent that carries the coolness of vervain, mint and lemon into jasmine and marine notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with vervain, mint, basil, lemon and marjoram, which read herbal and citrusy. In the heart, marine notes and jasmine turn that freshness floral and watery. The base of oakmoss, hay and woods leaves it lightly woody and dry. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine readings. Xerjoff Torino21 and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Opus XI

8.3

Amouage · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Opus XI is a dense, unisex scent of oud, leather and smoke that suits cold autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. It opens with the spicy, faintly herbal air of marjoram, then oud takes the heart and the scent darkens quickly. In the base, styrax and Woodleather® lay down a resinous, leathery, smoky floor. The accords lean woody, earthy and animal, and sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, with a classic side as well. Its profile is close to House of Matriarch Eaglewood and Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense.

Léonard pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Léonard · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Léonard pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that sets a floral, green opening against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring behind them; evening and night-out wear lead, though daytime and business use also have a place. Most see it as masculine and classic. Fresh, herbal top notes of lavender, bergamot, basil and thyme give way to vetiver, jasmine and patchouli. Labdanum, leather and amber dominate the base, leaving a thick, animalic, smoky and earthy warmth. Trussardi Uomo and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Tangerine Vert

7.5

Miller Harris · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Tangerine Vert is a unisex fragrance that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit in a fresh, green citrus; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with the three citrus notes in front, then moves into a floral-green heart of orange, geranium and marjoram. In the dry-down, moss, cedarwood and musk add a light woody base. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Roads Unsaid have a close profile.

Malìa

6.9

Nobile 1942 · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Malìa is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance in which mandarin orange, pink pepper and rose take the lead. It opens bright and a little green with mandarin orange, marjoram, pink pepper and fruits. The heart sets rose, black pepper, tobacco flower and osmanthus against each other, floral but spiced. In the base, vetiver, benzoin, patchouli, musk and oakmoss give it a resinous, earthy footing, with a trace of sweetness and a synthetic edge behind them. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. Leisure, night out and business all draw votes. Most see it as feminine, though some read it as masculine. Prudence Alexis and Douglas Feel the Love have a close profile.

The Need to Fly

7.2

Mystikum · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mystikum The Need to Fly opens with gin tonic, honey pomelo and blue ginger, a fresh, citrusy start that settles onto a woody base, and it is released as a women's fragrance. The top notes are gin tonic, honey pomelo and blue ginger, which bring out the citrus and fresh accords. In the heart, absinth, marjoram and cannabis add a green, spicy edge. Haitian vetiver, leather and patchouli form a woody base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter a distant choice. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. Though released for women, voters split it between masculine and feminine. Atelier des Ors Riviera Drive and Perfumer H Cologne have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Oranger Alhambra

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Oranger Alhambra is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daytime, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and light on the skin. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with bergamot, lemon, bitter orange and petitgrain, a sharp, green citrus. The heart of jasmine, marjoram and rosemary adds a herbal, lightly spicy tone. Moss and patchouli in the base give it a dry, earthy, woody footing.

Imperial

8.9

Jo Adams

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Adams Imperial is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear also get votes. Nearly half of those who voted read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Kintsugi Perfumes Santal and Xerjoff Alexandria Imperiale. Cardamom and lavender open fresh and spicy. In the heart, leather, cedar, iris, sage and marjoram bring a woody, leathery core. Sandalwood, oud, amber and vanilla sweeten the base and settle into an oriental warmth.

Dolceacqua (2020)

6.9

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Masque Dolceacqua is a fresh floral built around mimosa, white rose and almond blossom, with a sweet, powdery side; it suits women, mostly in spring and summer. It opens fresh and green with sea breeze, ivy, marjoram and lily of the valley. The heart turns softly floral with mimosa, white rose and almond blossom, and the ylang-ylang makes it creamy. The base of musk, oakmoss and Virginia cedar gives it a chypre backbone, while benzoin and saffron blossom add a light, sweet, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the favoured settings. Most voters find it feminine.