The Perfume Library

Epic Man

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Valentino · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Valentino Uomo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that pairs myrtle and bergamot with a heart of gianduja cream and coffee. It opens with a brief freshness from myrtle and bergamot; gianduja cream and coffee then take over the heart and turn it distinctly sweet. Cedar and white leather close it out, setting a powdery, creamy base of wood and leather. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while few pick summer. It is most often matched to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though some also notice a feminine side. It has been discontinued. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Comin Tuo have a close profile.

Acqua di Sale

7.7

Profumum Roma · 1996

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Profumum Roma Acqua di Sale is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, green freshness with a sweet, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters recommend summer and spring, with very few choosing winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place in the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Kelp carries the aquatic, green side of the scent. Myrtle adds a spicy edge to that freshness, while cedarwood sets a woody base and softens it. The sweet accord stays in the background and balances the coolness without dulling it. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent moves as a single piece. Les Perles D'Orient Sale Blu and Rephase Ocean Wave have a close profile.

Mirto di Panarea

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a salty, aquatic feel, suited to summer and spring days. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon, myrtle and basil. In the heart, Damask rose absolute and jasmine absolute add a soft floral note while the sea breeze keeps the aquatic mood. Virginia cedar, juniper and amber form a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either.

Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Diptyque · 2003

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green woody scent with a powdery, slightly creamy sandalwood thread, worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a calm presence. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings it suits best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent is built from cedar, myrtle, cypress and Mysore sandalwood. A fresh, green woodiness leads, softened by a spicy touch and some sweetness, while the sandalwood adds a powdery, creamy finish. Celine Bois Dormant and Le Couvent Mimosa have a close profile.

Colonia Intensa (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led cologne made for men, sharpened with spice, green notes and a woody, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it works as a light companion through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is mostly described as masculine and classic. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, ginger and cardamom. Myrtle, artemisia and neroli bring a green, airy middle. In the base, cedarwood, leather and patchouli take over, while musk and benzoin soften that woody, leathery floor.

Yaringa

8.0

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Parfums d'Elmar Yaringa is a fresh, watery unisex scent suited to spring and summer days, pairing kelp with the sweet creaminess of coconut. The top holds kelp, myrtle, vanilla and coconut, which bring out its aquatic and green side. In the heart, white thyme, cedar, salt and passion fruit add a spicy, fruity touch. The base of woody notes, musk and sweet notes softens everything and closes on a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mainly for leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero and Jovoy Gardez-Moi.

Laudano Nero

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Laudano Nero is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cognac, absinth, Latakia tobacco and rosemary lead the opening, while cedarwood, frankincense, vanilla and oud build a warm, resinous base. The sweetness never turns light: spice and earth weigh it down, and smoke and resin give it a dark edge. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out rather than the office. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Tom Ford Oud Wood and Amouage Fate Man have a close profile.

Ichnusa

8.0

Profumum Roma · 2000

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Profumum Roma Ichnusa is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant last. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't belong clearly to either side. The scent is built as a whole from fig wood, fig leaf, myrtle and grass. Fresh and green accords lead, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside them. Spicy, woody and creamy tones stay in the background. Diptyque Philosykos and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier have a close profile.

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.

Salaria

7.7

Giardino Benessere

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Giardino Benessere Salaria is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, with a green, woody side that keeps the sea note cool and grounded. It opens with sea breeze, myrtle, kelp and blackcurrant, salty and green. The heart brings sea salt, Italian lavender, coumarin and Calabrian bergamot, and the base settles on birch wood, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and Cuban cedar, woody and a little spicy. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it is unisex.

ennui_noir

8.1

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Filippo Sorcinelli ennui_noir is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex scent that sets lavender and myrtle over a base of vanilla, patchouli and vetiver. It opens on lavender and myrtle, and at the heart cedarwood and heliotrope add a floral, powdery softness. In the base, vanilla sweetens the whole while patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, resinous depth. A spicy, oriental feel runs through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with summer far less favoured. It leans toward evenings, leisure time and nights out; voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though many call it feminine. Réminiscence Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) and Teufelsküche Scent of Orient have a close profile.

Ambre Précieux

8.0

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Précieux is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent in which vanilla, labdanum and ambergris stand out. It opens with lavender and myrtle, then softens into a heart of vanilla, nutmeg, labdanum and coumarin. Tolu balm, Peru balsam and ambergris form the base. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, with a woody, powdery and slightly smoky warmth behind it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer rarely gets a vote. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it reads comfortably on either. Autour du Parfum Ambre Mystère and Omnia Profumi Ambra have a close profile.

Pour Homme (1978) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is a classic-leaning masculine chypre that sets a fresh, green opening over woody, leathery and animalic depths; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Juniper, lavender, sage and bergamot open it fresh and green, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart, vetiver, rose and patchouli lead, joined by clove and cedarwood. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, leather and musk settles into a smoky, resinous, earthy ground. Trussardi Uomo and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Invictus Parfum

7.0

Rabanne · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Rabanne Invictus Parfum is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on marine notes, pink pepper and lavender. The top is marine notes, pink pepper and lavender; at the heart black soap, violet leaf and myrtle turn the freshness greener. The base of musk, cashmeran and sandalwood softens it into a woody foundation. Fruity and sweet facets stay in the background, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Aura Fragrances Royal Black and bugatti Fashion Performance Deep Blue have a close profile.

Costa Azzurra Acqua

7.6

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua is a fresh, citrusy and green scent with an aquatic side, balanced by woody and spicy tones; it has been discontinued and suits both men and women. It opens with juniper, sea breeze, myrtle and cypress, then moves into pine tree cone, lemon and pine needle for a cool, resinous feel. The base of mastic and cistus absolute settles it onto a woody, lightly spicy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the most named occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra (Eau de Parfum) and Masque I-I Terralba have a close profile.

Salina

6.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Laboratorio Olfattivo Salina is a unisex scent that sets a salty, fresh, citrusy sea-air feel over a green, lightly sweet base, and it suits spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with sea salt, pine needle and lemon zest, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, lavender, vermouth, sand, spindrift and myrtle keep the aquatic mood going. In the base, cedar draws a woody frame while vanilla and white musk soften it and add a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use also possible. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Azzaro Sport.

Osaïto

7.6

M. Micallef · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

M. Micallef Osaïto is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, setting citrus and green coolness over a woody base. It opens with rock samphire, grapefruit and citrus notes. The heart brings marine notes and myrtle, giving a cool, green, lightly floral feel. In the base, musk, sandalwood and precious woods add a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the scent is unisex. Rasasi Egra for Men and Azzaro Chrome (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Esquel

8.0

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Esquel is a discontinued women's perfume that wraps fresh citrus in spice and resin, settling into a sweet, woody floral. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though plenty pick winter too. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Voters mostly call it feminine, though some read it as masculine. It opens with lavender, bergamot, lemon and myrtle for a fresh start. The heart brings rose, cinnamon, iris and orange blossom, with pink pepper adding spice. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten while vetiver, patchouli and musk form a woody foundation.

I-I Terralba

7.4

Masque · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masque I-I Terralba is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes lead, cooled by aquatic and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. The top opens fresh with green tangerine, lemon and clary sage. In the heart, curry leaf, thyme, myrtle and everlasting flower bring a spicy, herbal feel. The base settles on juniper, cedarwood, mastic and cypress, woody and resinous. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Atelier des Ors Riviera Lazuli have a close profile.

Cala Rossa

7.9

Santa Maria Novella · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Cala Rossa opens with mint, wild lavender and eucalyptus, a green, herbal unisex scent. Cala Rossa wears at a moderate strength and lasts a moderate time. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall comes next, and winter is rarely chosen. It is worn mostly for leisure, work and everyday use. Votes split evenly between feminine and masculine, so it reads as neither. The top notes of mint, wild lavender and eucalyptus give a cool, fresh start. At the heart, rosemary, myrtle, everlasting flower, cistus and wild fennel add a green, spicy, faintly sweet herbal warmth. Oakmoss at the base settles it into a woody ground. Heretic Amulet and Houbigant Ambre des Abysses have a close profile.

Eau de Gloire (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Parfum d'Empire · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Parfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex chypre that sets bright citrus against a dry, woody, slightly smoky ground. Bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli give the scent its sunny citrus lift. Rosemary and myrtle add a green, herbal edge, while oakmoss, cistus, mastic and frankincense bring a dry, woody, faintly smoky depth. Immortelle adds a resinous warmth to the blend. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority pick. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine.

Je Suis un Homme

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme is a leathery, animalic men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of myrtle, bitter orange and bergamot with cognac, cinnamon and clove; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens green and fresh with myrtle, bitter orange, bergamot and lemon. Cognac, cinnamon and clove then add a spicy warmth. At the base, animalic notes, leather and patchouli build a heavy, woody footing. Woods of Windsor For Men / For Gentlemen and Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa have a close profile.

Olympic Rainforest

7.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Rainforest by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a unisex scent that carries the damp, green, earthy air of a rainforest. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine readings sit side by side, so it has no clear gender lean. Oakmoss, mushrooms and earthy notes build a moist, mossy ground. Balsam fir, black spruce, Lawson cypress and cedar leaf add a cool, resinous, woody edge. Fresh, green and floral accords, helped by wild flowers and rhododendron, lighten that weight.