The Perfume Library

DJ Love

2.6

Michael Wendler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Michael Wendler DJ Love is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around coriander, mint and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, mint, lavender and green notes, while seawater pulls the freshness in an aquatic direction. The heart adds a soft floral and woody layer of neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood. The dry-down settles on tobacco, amber and oakmoss, with musk and cedarwood filling out the base. The accords also carry synthetic and animal touches. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and sport, and more of them read it as masculine and modern than as anything else. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Cap Néroli

7.4

Nicolaï · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Cap Néroli is a fresh, green citrus scent that softens into a floral heart, and it suits anyone, men and women alike. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and petitgrain, while rosemary and mint add a green, slightly spicy coolness to that bright start. At the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute bring a soft floral touch. Musk and oakmoss close it on a clean, faintly earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia and Guerlain Herbes Troublantes have a close profile.

Live Jazz (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent Live Jazz Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly spicy masculine scent led by citrus and green accords; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, mint and bitter lemon give it a crisp opening. In the heart, rhubarb leaf, reed and coriander bring a green, spicy touch. Vanilla, cedar and amber soften the scent toward a woody, slightly sweet base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Citron Fig

7.5

Clean · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clean Citron Fig is a fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for easygoing everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and voters mostly pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with lemon zest, ginger and fig, while mandarin orange, mint and cardamom add a spicy freshness at the heart. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle into a woody base. The accords are fresh, citrus and green, with a sweet fruitiness staying in the background. Parfums de Marly Greenley and Zara Heritage Selection - Orange Zest have a close profile.

Sparkling Royal

7.0

Kilian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Sparkling Royal is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a sweet fruity edge, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Many voters read it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with cooling mint and lemon. In the heart, rose and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. Tonka bean and musk in the base soften that sweetness and round it off smoothly. The overall feel is fresh and citrusy, with a slightly synthetic touch.

Pacific Aura

8.2

Rayhaan · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rayhaan Pacific Aura is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, orange, citron and mint, while coriander and blackcurrant add a spicy, fruity edge to that fresh start. The heart brings May rose, basil and apricot. Date, fig and ambrette in the base soften the scent and sweeten it slightly, with an aquatic feel staying in the background as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It suits daily wear and leisure best, and is also chosen for sport and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Avapari Citrus Mint and Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill have a close profile.

Spezie

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1994

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Spezie is a green, spicy and faintly smoky scent with a woody, herbal character, aimed at men. The top is led by green notes, cypress, coriander, mint and cardamom, with eucalyptus and laurel keeping the opening fresh. Towards the heart, clove, cinnamon, thyme and juniper take over, giving an earthy, resinous spice warmth. The base holds oakmoss, sage and rosemary, while heliotrope and tomato leaf soften that herbal ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, spring and winter, with leisure and daily wear ahead of the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Boadicea the Victorious Enchanting and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Sibet / New Sibet

7.7

Slumberhouse · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Slumberhouse Sibet / New Sibet is a unisex chypre with floral and green sides, hardened by leather, smoke and earth, and a clearly animalic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It has been discontinued. Goatskin and leather lead, with cistus and moss bringing a resinous, earthy tone. Iris adds powder, carnation a spicy floral touch, and mint cools the green side. The result is a smoky, dry, heavy leather chypre. Caron Tabac Blond and La Parfumerie Moderne Cuir X have a close profile.

Dunhill Fresh (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Fresh Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of mint and lavender on a floral, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lavender, basil and sage alongside green notes, giving a bright, herbal start. Mimosa, violet and iris soften the heart. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with amber and coumarin adding a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It reads as masculine, with modern and classic sides as well. Armaf Bois Luxura and Jaguar Classic Motion have a close profile.

Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Asdaaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Asdaaf Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet fragrance for women, pairing cardamom, mint and basil with a floral heart of lavender and honeysuckle. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine. The top notes of cardamom, mint and basil give a fresh, lightly spicy start. Lavender and honeysuckle carry the floral heart. In the base, jasmine, oud, pepper and saffron lead it into an oriental warmth with a creamy sweetness, while citrus and fruity accords round it out. Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab / امير العرب and Atyab Al Marshoud Marshoud 4 (White) have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Marine

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Marine is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets the coolness of apple and mint against the spicy warmth of cinnamon and clary sage. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use not far behind. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with apple and mint, fruity and bright. Cinnamon and clary sage then add a sweet, spicy touch in the heart. In the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood and patchouli settle into a woody, creamy foundation. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Joop! Joop! Homme Ice have a close profile.

Aquafitness (2013)

6.6

Biotherm · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Biotherm Aquafitness is a fresh, aquatic men's scent built around Sicilian bergamot, Mediterranean lemon and seawater; it has been discontinued. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and lemon for a bright citrus feel. In the heart, cherry leaf, mint and sage add a green, lightly spicy side. Musk and cedar in the base soften it and settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name sport, leisure and daily wear most often. Many read it as masculine. Ralph Lauren Polo Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport have a close profile.

Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Tag-Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with aquatic and green touches, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither lingers for very long nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, with winter further behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is chosen less often for nights out. It reads as masculine. It opens with lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper for a bright start. In the heart, mint, nutmeg and ginger add a cool, spicy edge. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar settles into a woody foundation, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background. Armaf Voyage Bleu and La Rive Ironstone have a close profile.

Pour Homme (2011)

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that sits most comfortably in spring and summer, and suits daytime and workdays; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear are rated almost equally. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and about half of voters call it masculine, with a share calling it classic. Mint, lemon and petitgrain open it fresh and green. Oakmoss in the heart and patchouli in the base settle it onto an earthy, woody, chypre footing, with a spicy edge running through it.

Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Hugo Boss · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo XY Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that sets bergamot and pear leaf against cedar and mint. It opens with bergamot, pear leaf and cedar, while mint and basil in the heart keep it green and crisp. Patchouli, musk and cedar settle underneath as a woody base. The overall impression is citrusy, aquatic and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and modern. Puma Flowing Man and Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

D&G Masculine (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, daytime and relaxed wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift from petitgrain and bergamot. In the heart, basil, mint, sage and neroli bring out the green and spicy side, while jasmine softens it with a floral touch. The base settles on fig leaf, cedar and vetiver, a woody footing smoothed by musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daytime, leisure and the office. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Acqua di Giò Essenza and Puma Flowing Man share a close profile.

Artisan Black

7.1

John Varvatos · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

John Varvatos Artisan Black is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance; it has been discontinued, but its bright profile suits easy daytime wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly call it masculine, with modern in second place. It opens with blackcurrant bud, mint, mandarin orange and blood orange, a fruity and fresh start, with basil and thyme adding a green edge. In the heart, cardamom, ginger and neroli lend spice and a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, vetiver and leather dries down to a woody finish.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

195 a.C.

8.0

Agatho · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agatho 195 a.C. is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, green opening of bergamot, mint and fig leaf to a smoky, resinous base of frankincense and oud. Bergamot, lemon and mint give the top a citrus lift, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, fig, cardamom and jasmine make a floral, fruity and lightly spicy bridge. The base is led by frankincense, oud and cedarwood, with leather and patchouli settling it into a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and business settings also suit it. Voters read it as more masculine, though it remains unisex. SweDoft Rasputin and nBitor Santalla have a close profile.

Niki de Saint Phalle (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Niki de Saint Phalle · 1982

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Niki de Saint Phalle Eau de Toilette is a green floral chypre for women, leaning towards fall and winter and towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, mint, green notes and peach. The heart builds a floral base of patchouli, cedar, jasmine and rose, with orris root adding a powdery softness. It dries down to oakmoss, amber, leather and musk, woody, resinous and leathery in feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though spring and daytime wear also draw votes. More than half of voters call it feminine, and many add classic. Halston and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Aéroplane

7.4

Detaille

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Detaille Aéroplane is a fresh, green chypre for men that suits spring and fall, and everyday or office wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it spreads softly without dominating a room. Most voters pick spring, then fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme (2011) and Dior Eau Sauvage Extrême (2010) have a close profile. Lemon, bergamot, mint, basil, petitgrain and vervain open it with a bright, citrusy lift. Jasmine in the heart softens that freshness. Oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli in the base settle it onto an earthy, woody footing.

L'Eau Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Carven · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carven L'Eau Intense Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, Italian lemon and grapefruit, then turns green with lavender and birch leaf. The opening is led by mint and citrus, with lemon and grapefruit keeping it fresh. In the heart, lavender and birch leaf add a green, lightly floral touch, with an aquatic coolness running through it. The base brings ginger and cardamom for spice, while cedarwood and woods give it a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Perry Ellis 360° for Men have a close profile.

Nuhi

7.7

Nuhi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nuhi Nuhi is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that opens with mint, lavender and cardamom and softens towards vanilla and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and fall, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings. Most see it as masculine, with modern and classic sides as well. The top holds mint, lavender, cardamom, pineapple and caraway, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, peony, violet, nutmeg and cinnamon leaf bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of cedarwood, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into something sweet, woody and powdery. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Nuhi Oud have a close profile.

Sacristie des Arbres

8.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Filippo Sorcinelli Sacristie des Arbres is a resinous, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top notes of amber, benzoin, frankincense and vanilla lay down a sweet, resinous base, with vetiver adding a dry edge. Gaiac wood and damask rose form the heart, and Virginia cedar, pine and mint at the base bring a green, smoky coolness. Floral, spicy and creamy accords round it out.