The Perfume Library

Fiero

7.8

Casamorati · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Casamorati Fiero is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, suited to leisure time and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it is also seen as an office choice, while evening and night-out wear are picked less often. Winter is the least chosen season, which suggests its coolness sits more easily in warm weather. The top opens with lemon grass, Calabrian lemon, blood orange and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, tarragon, mint and thyme add a green, spicy edge. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of nutmeg, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver. Hervé Gambs Jardin Privé and Histoires de Parfums 1828 have a close profile.

Infinite Navy

7.8

Câline · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Câline Infinite Navy is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with a spicy, woody base. It opens with cardamom, mint, lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, caraway, cedarwood and cinnamon add a spicy, woody tone. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla pulls it towards a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it masculine, though it also reads as modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Miro Cabal pour Homme have a close profile.

Roma (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Laura Biagiotti · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Roma Eau de Toilette is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and mint, then moves through a rose and jasmine heart to a base of vanilla and amber. Blackcurrant and bergamot give the opening a fruity freshness, with mint cooling it slightly. The heart of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation builds a floral core with spicy and powdery touches. In the base, myrrh, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent and settle it onto a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as good among voters. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most see it as feminine and classic. Boucheron Initial and Chopard Cašmir share a close profile.

Al Nashama - Caprice

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Lattafa Al Nashama - Caprice is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot, ginger and cardamom, moves through mint and lavender, and dries down on vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The opening is fresh, with lemon and bergamot citrus and a spicy edge from ginger and cardamom. Mint, lavender and geranium keep that coolness going in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and slightly powdery finish. Fragrance World Jack and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ege / Αιγαίο

7.5

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

Eau d'Orange Verte

7.7

Hermès · 1979

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte pairs orange with mint for a green, fresh unisex scent, grounded by tree moss and woody notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a light veil. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and very few choose winter. It suits daily wear, leisure, the office and after sport. Voters lean slightly masculine, but it moves easily between men and women. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with a touch of fruit and a little spice alongside. Orange and mint set the cool tone, while tree moss and woody notes soften it and give it a dry base. The scent reads as one simple, clean piece.

Ramz Lattafa (Silver)

8.0

Lattafa · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Ramz Lattafa is a fresh, fruity and sweet men's fragrance with lavender and mint up front, and a modern character. It opens cool and fruity with lavender, bergamot, pear and mint. Sage and cardamom add a spicy touch in the heart. In the base, musk, vanilla, amber and patchouli sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, oriental footing, with a gourmand, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter; summer comes last. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Lancôme Hypnôse Homme and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle have a close profile.

J'Ose (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Eisenberg · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eisenberg J'Ose (2011) sets bergamot, lemon and jasmine against the sweet warmth of vanilla, amber and sandalwood, a floral, gourmand unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet suits daily and business wear too. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits close to both. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mint for freshness, while jasmine adds a floral touch. The heart holds mugwort, lavender and mocha. In the base, musk, patchouli, tonka bean and moss set the vanilla sweetness on a powdery, woody ground. Eisenberg J'Ose (Extrait de Parfum) and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tommy Girl

6.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Many describe it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and apple blossom. The heart of lily, mint, rose and honeysuckle adds a floral, green freshness. Sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine soften the base, with an aquatic, sweet touch running through. Spirit Spirit of Fizzy Tangerine and Miss Sixty Flower Power have a close profile.

Hypnôse Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Lancôme · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Lancôme Hypnôse Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh but sweetish masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear also appear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most see it as masculine, with few reading it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, mint, cardamom and bergamot, with the cardamom adding a spicy edge. Lavender sits in the heart. Musk, patchouli and amber in the base leave a sweet, powdery, woody warmth.

I-III Russian Tea

7.9

Masque · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque I-III Russian Tea is a unisex scent where mint, raspberry and black pepper meet black tea, then settle into smoky birch wood and leather. It opens fresh and fruity with mint and raspberry, while black pepper adds spice. The heart turns softly floral and green with everlasting flower, magnolia and black tea. It dries down resinous and warm with frankincense and labdanum, and birch wood and leather pull it toward smoke. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and leisure time leading. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it feminine. The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Homme and Illuminum Piper Leather have a close profile.

Colonia Club (Eau de Cologne)

7.3

Acqua di Parma · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Club Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot, Sicilian lemon and mint, while petitgrain and neroli pull the citrus slightly towards green. Lavender, geranium and galbanol form a fougère heart. Ambergris, white musk and Haitian vetiver leave a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Guerlain Frenchy Lavande and Coty Aspen for Men have a close profile.

Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Dsquared² · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dsquared² Potion Eau de Parfum opens with mint, thyme and angelica before cinnamon, pepper and patchouli deepen it into a sweet, spicy fragrance for men; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely named. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted call its character masculine. The top notes of mint, angelica and thyme give a cool, herbal start. In the heart, cinnamon, pepper and rose add spicy warmth, with gentian staying in the background. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and cashmere wood settles it onto a sweet, woody, slightly smoky ground.

2022 Generation Man

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022 Generation Man is a fruity, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens with mint, blackcurrant and yuzu zest and deepens into Cambodian oud. The opening pairs the freshness of mint and yuzu zest with the sweet, fruity edge of blackcurrant. Cambodian oud takes the heart, and the base of precious woods, spices and balsamic notes pulls the scent into a resinous, woody, oriental direction. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; most also read it as masculine. Amouage Jubilation 40 and Ajmal Amber Wood (Eau de Parfum) 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.

Herbes Troublantes

8.2

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Herbes Troublantes is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft trail. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. Mint, thyme and rosemary give it a green, spicy start, while Calabrian bergamot adds a citrus lift. Orange blossom brings a gentle floral softness, and musk settles everything onto a calm base.

Geranium pour Monsieur

7.2

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Geranium pour Monsieur is a fresh, green and spicy take on geranium, made for men. Chinese geranium and the cool edge of mint and peppermint set the tone from the start; cinnamon and clove add warmth, while sandalwood and frankincense lay a woody base underneath. Fresh, green and woody accords lead, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic, though some also find it modern. Heeley Menthe Fraîche and Electimuss Silvanus have a close profile.

Heroic Man

7.6

La Rive

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Heroic Man is a fruity, sweet and gourmand men's fragrance, with spicy and woody touches on top of its warm oriental base. It opens with mint, cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, lavender and sage meet cinnamon, while melon and pineapple push the scent towards fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, amberwood, vanilla and chestnut leaves a warm, soft woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Kappa Black and Swiss Arabian Primal Code have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Unlimited

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays light but noticeable through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with mint, grapefruit and violet leaf, which bring coolness and a green edge. In the heart, rose, pineapple and cinnamon turn it floral, fruity and slightly sweet. Cistus, musk and sandalwood form a woody base underneath. The aquatic and synthetic tones keep the overall feel clean and lively.

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.

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built on mint, Indian vetiver, rum and lime; it has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage, so it stays close and never turns heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters call it masculine, with some calling it classic and others modern. The notes read as one piece: lime and mint bring the coolness, while Indian vetiver lays a woody, earthy base. Rum adds a faintly spicy warmth to the clean line. Fresh and citrus accords dominate, with green and spicy touches alongside. Yves Rocher Nature - Bois de Cèdre et Citron Vert and Angana Senteur de Terre have a close profile.

Darley

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums de Marly Darley is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter trailing. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Bergamot, lemon and mint bring the initial coolness. The heart of orange blossom, lavender, rosemary, cinnamon and rose adds green, floral and lightly spicy touches. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean soften it into a powdery, creamy, sweet woodiness.

Ambre des Abysses

8.1

Houbigant · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Houbigant Ambre des Abysses opens on bergamot, mint and orange blossom and deepens into leather, vanilla and oakmoss, a fresh, green and spicy fougère. Bergamot and mint lead at the start, with orange blossom softening them. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli, amber, jasmine and geranium form a floral, spicy blend. Leather, vanilla, oakmoss and tonka bean settle underneath, giving the base a sweet, woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often, though every season gets a share. It is sold as a men's fragrance and most voters read it as masculine. Montblanc Individuel and Yardley Gold have a close profile.

Eau de Minthé

7.2

Diptyque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Minthé is a unisex scent where mint and patchouli meet in a green, fresh, lightly spicy fougère character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though classed as unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Mint's coolness runs through the whole scent, while geranium and rose oxide add a soft floral touch. Patchouli brings a woody, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into stages; it reads as a single fresh, green whole. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Rive Gauche pour Homme have a close profile.