The Perfume Library

Cæsar (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Renato Balestra · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Renato Balestra Cæsar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-green men's fragrance that turns spicy and woody as it settles. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, though it is worn across all four seasons. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and business, with evenings and nights further behind. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. The top notes of bergamot, pomegranate, clary sage, myrtle and calamus open green and bright. In the heart, mastic, black pepper, chili and cypress bring spice and resin. Cedarwood, patchouli and musk in the base give it a woody, slightly animal footing.

Alphée

7.8

Spoturno · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spoturno Alphée is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a green, spicy streak. Most voters pick it for leisure, work and everyday wear, while evening and night-out use sit further behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Bergamot, myrtle and bitter orange give the opening a fresh citrus lift. At the heart, nutmeg, neroli and coriander add a spicy, floral touch. Vetiver and musk settle it onto a soft, woody base. Dunhill Century and Creed Original Vetiver have a close profile.

Ocean Wave

7.1

Rephase · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rephase Ocean Wave is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear. It opens cool and green, with ozone, eucalyptus and thyme, while myrtle and Moroccan rosemary add an herbal depth. In the heart, iris, rose and jasmine soften the profile and clove adds a light spice. The base of musk, amber and cedarwood settles it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and office wear, with night and evening use further behind. Profumum Roma Acqua di Sale and Gandini Note di Sale have a close profile.

Jardins des Hespérides - Ouranos Eau Céleste

7.0

Jardin de France

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin de France Jardins des Hespérides - Ouranos Eau Céleste is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance on a green, woody base, suited to everyday wear. It opens bright with myrtle, lemon, bergamot and citron. The heart brings elemi resin, jasmine and cardamom, adding a floral and spicy edge. It settles into cedarwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss, leaving a woody, lightly powdery greenness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and never turns heavy. Voters pick it most for daily wear, leisure and business. Its profile is close to Tom Daxon Sicilian Wood and Acca Kappa Pepe Rosa & Arancio Amaro.

Uraso

6.3

Morreale

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Morreale Uraso is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus and marine notes lead. It opens with a bright citrus lift of myrtle, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, geranium, lavender and violet add a soft floral touch while the marine notes keep the aquatic tone. Vetiver, patchouli and musk leave a dry, earthy base, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads cool and clean on both men and women. Meo Fusciuni Isola and Argos Neptune's Trident have a close profile.

Oud Musc

6.8

Narciso Rodriguez · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Narciso Rodriguez Oud Musc is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that links the dry brightness of myrtle and black pepper to the warm depth of musk, frankincense and oud. It opens with myrtle and black pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Musk comes forward in the heart and softens the scent, then frankincense and oud take over, settling into a woody, resinous, oriental warmth. The sweetness never dominates; it stays balanced against the spice and wood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its warm, resinous build suits cooler days and evening wear. Those after a similar profile could also look at Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Al Rehab Musk Makkah.

Pizzuta

7.3

Olfattology · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfattology Pizzuta is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, creamy, gourmand character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have rated them, so treat those ratings with caution. It wears comfortably on anyone, and there are not enough votes to point to a season or occasion. Pink pepper, lemon leaf, myrtle and bergamot open with a cool, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, almond blossom, milk, cotton flower, dragée and salted pistachio build a creamy, powdery sweetness. Tonka bean, patchouli, vanilla and cotton candy then set that sweetness on a soft, warm base.

Santalum (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

H&M · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

H&M Santalum Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental with a creamy, resinous side, and it reads as unisex. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the votes come from a small sample. It wears as both a men's and a women's scent. Myrtle, cypress and pine open green and resinous. In the heart, white peach, white blossoms and jasmine soften and sweeten it. It dries down to musk, Virginia cedar and sandalwood, a woody, creamy base.

Notre Flore - Myrte

6.5

L'Occitane en Provence · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Notre Flore - Myrte is a fresh, green unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though this rests on only a few votes. Nothing is known here about its sillage, seasons or occasions. It is made for any wearer, with no gender lean. The top pairs mandarin orange leaf with lingonberry for a green, fruity opening. In the heart, spindrift and myrtle bring a fresh, floral feel. Cistus and patchouli form a woody, earthy base, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background.

Rose Oud

8.4

Korloff · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Woody

Korloff Rose Oud is a woody floral unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against the warm, oriental side of rose and oud. It opens with citrus fruits and myrtle, and the heart brings pink pepper, oud, saffron and rose forward. In the base, castoreum, cashmere wood and gaiac wood settle it onto a deep, woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Bois 1920 Sacro e Profano and Ormonde Jayne Belle de Nuit have a close profile.

Oli

7.8

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ecuación Natur(a)l Oli is a unisex fragrance that pairs the brightness of citrus with a resinous, smoky depth. It opens with hyssop, citrus notes and black pepper, which read fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, green tea, myrtle and frankincense come forward while vetiver and patchouli lay a woody base. Myrrh, benzoin, labdanum and amber carry the base into a warm, resinous, oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. It suits men and women alike. Liquides Imaginaires Sancti and Byredo Encens Chembur have a close profile.

Skin Couture Metallica

8.1

Armaf

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Armaf Skin Couture Metallica is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that darkens a fresh lavender and bergamot opening with coffee, amber and leather. It opens aromatic and fresh with lavender, sage, myrtle and bergamot. The heart of amber, iris and coffee sweetens it, adding a powdery, gourmand softness. In the base, cedar, leather and vetiver set a woody, earthy, leathery ground, while spicy and resinous touches reinforce the smoky feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Dior Dior Homme (2005) and Armaf Futura La Homme have a close profile.

Stile (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Sergio Tacchini · 2003

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Sergio Tacchini Stile Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green fougère for men, deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with fir balsam, bergamot and fig leaf, which give it a cool, green, resinous start. In the heart, myrtle and jasmine add a soft floral touch to the greenery, while cinnamon and cardamom bring a spicy warmth. The base of tobacco, tonka bean, musk and patchouli settles the scent on a woody, lightly sweet footing; the fresh character never fully drops away, but the drydown turns warmer and drier.

Musk for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Avon · 1982

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Avon Musk for Men Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, sweet men's scent that sets musk and vanilla beneath jasmine, bergamot and lavender. It opens with jasmine, bergamot, lavender and orange blossom, a floral-citrus start. The heart adds leather, myrtle and cinnamon leaf for a spicy, leathery tone. In the base, patchouli, mugwort, vanilla and musk sweeten it and close on an animal warmth; the accords also lean synthetic and gourmand. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, though with few votes this is a rough guide. It is made for men and sits close to the skin rather than projecting. Jaguar Classic Gold and Bond No. 9 Sutton Place have a close profile.

G. Nejman - Le Professionnel

7.2

M. Micallef

Green · Fruity · Spicy

M. Micallef G. Nejman - Le Professionnel is a green, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens on myrtle, bergamot and juniper berry and dries down to vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong, though that view rests on only a few votes. Spicy, leathery and animal accords give it a firm, masculine feel. Myrtle, bergamot, juniper berry, galbanum and lemon lead the opening, while orange and geranium soften the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, leathery notes and moss lays down an earthy, woody floor. The green, fruity start gradually turns drier and more leathery. Molinard Teck and Jacques Bogart Witness have a close profile.

Paradiso

8.1

The Maker · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Maker Paradiso is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus on a green, floral base, with a faintly sweet and earthy edge. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present on skin for a long while without projecting far. These ratings rest on only a few votes, so they are a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, with no clear lean to either side. The top notes of Italian bergamot, mangosteen and blood orange open bright and fruity. In the heart, ambrette seed absolute, frangipani and myrtle add a soft, green-floral turn. Patchouli, oakmoss and Atlas cedar anchor the base in an earthy, woody finish.

Woods/Icelandic

6.7

Brand No More

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Brand No More Woods/Icelandic is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with myrtle, ginger and bergamot, then moves into a woody heart of gaiac wood, hazelnut and frankincense. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings only a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. The top notes are myrtle, ginger, blackcurrant and bergamot, giving a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy edge from the ginger. The heart of gaiac wood, hazelnut, frankincense and violet turns woody, lightly sweet and creamy. The base of ambergris, cedarwood and moss leaves a smoky, woody trail.

Two Face

7.4

Lost Tribe · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Lost Tribe Two Face is a unisex scent that opens with a green, citrusy freshness and settles into a woody, sweet and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. The opening is a fruity freshness built from myrtle, spearmint, apple, pink grapefruit and pineapple. In the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and orange blossom carry the floral side, while civet adds an animalic edge. The base settles into a warm, sweet and woody dry-down of Malayan oud, honey, tobacco and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters find the sillage high. It suits men and women alike, and lives up to its name: fresh and fruity first, then dark and warm. Miguel Matos Twisted Tuberose and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Hierà

7.5

Marcoccia · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marcoccia Hierà is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green citrus brightness against a gourmand sweetness. Voters lean towards fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer last. It suits evenings and leisure time best, and some also pick it for a night out. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't read as strictly one or the other. It opens with myrtle and bergamot, fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, chocolate and nuts bring in sweetness. Vetiver lays a woody base, while tonka bean and vanilla leave a soft, powdery sweetness. Spicy and synthetic touches also show among its accords.

La Chaise Vide

7.6

Naso di Raza · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Naso di Raza La Chaise Vide is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs tangerine, lemon and orange with oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Voters lean towards daily wear and the office, with leisure use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Being unisex, it does not lean towards men or women. The citrus notes give a fresh, fruity start, while ginger and thyme add a spicy, green edge. Lavender, magnolia and myrtle soften it in a floral, slightly sweet direction. Oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli set an earthy, woody base. Berdoues Tonique and Historiae Orangerie du Roy have a close profile.

Laos Gardenia

7.5

GRG · 2025

Floral · Animal · Powdery

GRG Laos Gardenia is a powdery, creamy floral with an animal edge, made as a unisex perfume. Longevity and sillage are both rated well, and most voters give each a high score, though the number of votes is small, so take it as a first impression. There is no season or occasion vote to lean on. The perfume is unisex and could sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. Gardenia absolute and jasmine form the floral heart, and champaca adds a creamy softness. Beneath them sit oakmoss, Bourbon vetiver, Laotian oud, Thai oud and Mysore sandalwood. Ambergris and hyraceum bring out the animal side. Florals and powder outweigh everything else, set on a woody base.

Sunrise for Men

6.9

Franck Olivier · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier Sunrise for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, lavender and myrtle. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the sample is small, so that is only a rough guide. It is made for men and its clean, light character suits everyday wear. Bergamot and lavender lead at the start, with myrtle adding a green edge. In the heart, violet leaf, jasmine and clary sage bring a soft, floral, powdery feel. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with spicy and faintly smoky touches in the background. Curve Curve Black and Chopard 1000 Miglia have a close profile.

Captain Molyneux (1975) (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Molyneux · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molyneux Captain Molyneux is a fresh, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, a fougère built from green and woody tones. It has been discontinued. Ceylonese cinnamon and Zanzibar clove give it a spicy warmth, while thyme, rosemary and Provençal lavender add an aromatic, green streak. Scots pine and Lebanon cedar bring a resinous woodiness, and Bourbon vetiver with Indian sandalwood settles it on a dry, smoky base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this view rests on few votes. With its classic fougère character and masculine bearing, it suits everyday wear. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Police Original have a close profile.

Resine Precieuse / Resine Precieux

8.4

Sultan Pasha Attars

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

Sultan Pasha Attars Resine Precieuse / Resine Precieux is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent built around frankincense, honey and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with asafoetida and myrtle, then moves into a heart of frankincense, cumin, beeswax, honey and blond tobacco. The base brings tolu balm, Iranian opoponax, Siam benzoin, black ambergris and castoreum. A sweet, oriental frame takes on animal and smoky shades, and the resin character runs from start to finish. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir and LM Parfums Black Oud Extreme Amber have a close profile.