The Perfume Library

Absolute Blue

7.5

Câline · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Absolute Blue is a green, aquatic fragrance for men that opens on lavender, mint and bergamot, and suits anyone who likes a clean, fresh smell. At the start lavender and mint lead, while rosemary and sage add a green, lightly spicy edge and bergamot carries the citrus. In the heart, neroli, geranium and jasmine soften that freshness, and the base of amber, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk settles into a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Yerbamate

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on green, herbal notes such as maté, tea, tarragon and mint. It opens with citrus, tarragon, mint and ylang-ylang, while green notes and aromatic herbs keep it crisp. In the heart, maté, tea, hay and lavender carry the herbal theme. The base settles on vetiver, patchouli and tree moss, giving a woody, slightly powdery footing, with sweetness and spice kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Miller Harris La Pluie and Chloé Lavande have a close profile.

The Kingdom for Men / المملكة

8.3

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa The Kingdom for Men opens with sage, mint and lavender and settles into vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin, a sweet, gourmand scent made for men. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also gets worn in leisure time. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; half of the voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern. Sage, mint and lavender give it a fresh, herbal start. Towards the heart, orange blossom, tobacco and vanilla come forward, and the scent turns floral, sweet and creamy. In the base, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum leave a spicy, oriental warmth. Novellista Vanilla Club and Pendora Scents Amber Grand 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.

Mint & Tonic

7.5

Atkinsons · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atkinsons Mint & Tonic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm seasons and easygoing daily wear. It opens with grapefruit, mint and lime, reading crisp, green and lightly fruity. Ginger and geranium add a spicy touch in the heart, and cedarwood, musk and vetiver settle into a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly chosen for leisure, daytime and office wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it sits comfortably on either.

Pinnace

8.1

French Avenue · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Avenue Pinnace is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring; it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Voters mostly call it masculine or modern, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with grapefruit and orange for brightness. In the heart, mint and blackcurrant add a green, fruity note while the aquatic side keeps things cool. Musk and ambroxan in the base soften it, and it dries down with a light sweetness. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Khadlaj Island Dreams have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Iconic

7.6

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Armaf Club de Nuit Iconic is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets pink pepper, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of ginger and nutmeg. It opens bright and sharp with pink pepper, lemon, coriander, mint and grapefruit. In the heart, ginger, nutmeg, jasmine and melon soften that freshness with spice. The base lays down a woody floor of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, warmed by labdanum, frankincense and amber. Aquatic and spicy accords sit behind the fresh character. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Summer and spring lead, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Aspen for Men (Cologne)

7.5

Coty · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Coty Aspen for Men (Cologne) is a fresh fougère for men that builds lemon, mint and bergamot over a heart of vetiver and lavender; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and sport gets a fair share too. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Citrus and mint give it a cool, clean start. In the heart, lavender and vetiver push it into a green, woody direction. Oakmoss and amber leave a dry, lightly spicy base underneath. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the whole thing reading as airy.

L'Homme Idéal Cool

8.0

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is mint, orange, bergamot and aniseed, so the first impression is cool and lively citrus. In the heart, almond, aquatic notes and neroli soften that freshness, and the sweetness stays light. The base of vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan keeps it on a clean, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and works for sport too. Most voters read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport and Baldessarini Cool Force have a close profile.

Saint Julep

7.5

Imaginary Authors · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Imaginary Authors Saint Julep is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Leisure and daytime use lead, and it also appears at the office. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine, and some find it modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green. Tangerine and mint bring coolness, which the ice accord reinforces. Bourbon whiskey and sugar add sweetness, while southern magnolia gives a soft floral touch. Fruity and lightly spicy shades run alongside.

Intense/Dark/Exclusive

7.0

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also be worn day to day or at the office. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and apple give it a fresh, fruity start, while mint and basil carry the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and cashmere wood and tonka bean set a woody, sweet base. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. Its profile is close to Montblanc Présence and Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different.

Art of Universe

7.6

Lattafa Pride · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Universe is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that softens the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and mint with pear and orange blossom. It opens bright and cool with bergamot, mandarin orange, mint and ginger. In the heart, pear and orange blossom add a fruity, lightly sweet softness, while aquatic and synthetic tones sit behind the freshness. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, and business and sport also fitting. It reads masculine and modern, though some voters find it feminine. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes have a close profile.

Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Burberry · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Burberry for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent built around lavender, thyme and bergamot, suited to spring and daytime wear. It opens with lavender, thyme, bergamot and mint, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, geranium, sandalwood and moss carry the floral and green side, while cedarwood and amber settle the base into something woody and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. About half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it classic. Zara Zara Man and Mazzolari Augusto have a close profile.

Snowy Owl

7.0

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Snowy Owl is a cool, green and powdery unisex fragrance that leans towards spring, autumn and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, winter and autumn, while summer comes well behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The opening brings mint, lily of the valley, coconut and snow, and the heart turns green and floral with galbanum, frankincense and iris. In the base, cedar, oakmoss, civet and vanilla give it an earthy, faintly animal and soft finish.

Hugo Just Different (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's scent with a light sweetness, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer seasons. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, and it reads as masculine and modern. Apple and mint give a crisp, fruity start. In the heart, basil, aromatic notes and freesia add a green, lightly floral stage. The base of cashmeran and fir tree wood settles it on a woody footing, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive and Lacoste Match Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Clémentine California

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Clémentine California is a fresh, green citrus scent, led by Italian clementine and citron with mint adding a cool edge. The citrus turns sweet and fruity, while mint and juniper berry give it a lightly spicy, airy side. Provençal cypress and Haitian vetiver sit behind as a woody frame without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes almost level. Caron L'Anarchiste and Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal have a close profile.

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Perris Monte Carlo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Eau de Parfum is a floral unisex scent that opens bright with lemon and cardamom, then settles around ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. In the character votes, feminine comes out ahead. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with lemon, mint and cardamom. The heart turns creamy and floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and rose. The base of woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a powdery, sweet finish.

Tulum Junglescape

7.3

Simone Andreoli · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simone Andreoli Tulum Junglescape is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits relaxed days in warm weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also works at the office. Opinions are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and a modern character weighs in. As a whole it smells bright and lively: lime and mint bring the coolness, softened by green tea and green notes. Ylang-ylang and tiaré add a floral warmth, while tropical fruits supply the sweetness. Sea salt and precious woods stay in the background, keeping it on a woody footing.

A*Men Ultra Zest

7.7

Mugler · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest sets a fresh, fruity citrus character over a sweet, gourmand base, and it suits men who want an easy scent for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next and winter getting the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out follow close behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Tangerine, blood orange, mint and ginger give it a bright opening. Black pepper, cinnamon and coffee bring a spicy warmth in the heart. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the base.

Le Mâle Eau Fraîche Popeye Edition

7.7

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau Fraîche Popeye Edition is a fresh men's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, leaning towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, with business and sport not far behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with mint, neroli and aldehydes, giving a bright, citrusy freshness, while sclarene and sage add a green touch in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy, woody footing. Aquatic and fruity facets run through the blend.

Hawas Tropical / هوس

8.2

Rasasi · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Rasasi Hawas Tropical is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance, softened by a creamy sweetness and suited to warm, relaxed days. Most voters point to summer and spring, and very few pick winter. Leisure and daily wear lead, with some choosing it for nights out too. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and it reads as modern and masculine. Ginger, fig leaf and coconut water open it on a cool, bright note. The heart brings fig, mint and coconut, and the base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy finish. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Paradise Garden and Ex Nihilo Generation(s) have a close profile.

Sander for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Jil Sander · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sander for Men Eau de Toilette pairs the coolness of mint, ivy and cinnamon with a spicy heart of clove, cardamom and pepper, giving a fresh, green men's scent; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mint, ivy and cinnamon in a cool, green start. In the heart, clove, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg and pepper bring the spice forward. In the base, cypress, cedar, tobacco and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody footing. Citrus and aquatic accords sit alongside a light sweetness.

Thundra

7.5

Profumum Roma · 1996

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Profumum Roma Thundra is a unisex scent that sets a cool, green freshness on an earthy, woody base, best suited to spring and autumn and relaxed days. Mint, patchouli and white musk read as one whole. Fresh and green lead the accords, while the spicy, woody, resinous and earthy sides stay in the background and give the scent its weight. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure, then evenings and daytime. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Bois 1920 Cannabis and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

Pasha de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy, green character against a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind, and the votes spread almost evenly across leisure, daily wear and business. Most voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic. It opens with the coolness of lavender, mint, thyme and mandarin orange. Coriander, Brazilian rosewood and alyssum sit in the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth. Cartier Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe and Cartier Roadster have a close profile.