The Perfume Library

L'Homme L'Eau

8.2

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada L'Homme L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daytime and office wear. Neroli and red ginger give it a bright, citrus-led feel, while iris and powdery notes soften it with a sweet, creamy touch. Sandalwood, cedar and amber form a warm, woody base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Prada L'Homme and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards everyday wear. It reads as feminine and classic. Aniseed and bergamot open it, then carnation and neroli set the floral heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, iris, benzoin and violet sweetens it into a powdery, woody, spicy warmth. Guerlain Samsara and Métalys have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme Oud Noir

7.8

Versace · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Versace pour Homme Oud Noir is a spicy, sweet and smoky masculine scent built around oud and patchouli, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with pepper, bitter orange and neroli, which give a light freshness. In the heart, saffron, cardamom and frankincense bring a spicy, resinous warmth. The base settles on oud, patchouli and leatherwood, an earthy, woody ground, with sweetness softening the scent throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads masculine and classic. Harry Lehmann Oud and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir have a close profile.

Kobe

7.7

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Kobe is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, citrusy florals of orange, neroli and orange blossom against the sweet warmth of tonka bean and amber. Orange, Florida bergamot and Spanish labdanum lead the top, while orange blossom, neroli and Paraguayan petigrain give the heart a green, floral freshness. In the base, musk, tonka bean, amber and Brazilian rosewood sweeten the scent and dry it down woody and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it classic. Thameen Patiala and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Pikovaya Dama

8.1

Xerjoff · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama is a women's perfume that opens with neroli, Bulgarian rose and Sicilian lemon and settles into a sweet, woody base, suited to evenings and cooler seasons. It starts with neroli, Bulgarian rose, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, a fresh, citrusy floral opening. In the heart, nutmeg, coriander, Turkish iris, Omani frankincense and Atlas cedar bring spice and wood. The base of musk, Ceylonese sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a creamy, sweet, powdery ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer, and evening and night out are the favored occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Xerjoff Ibitira and The Dua Brand Queen of Spades have a close profile.

Pure Poison

7.8

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Pure Poison is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords lead, softened by a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness from orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. In the heart, gardenia and neroli bring out the floral side, while white amber, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, creamy and slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is worn from daily use to evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Grey Flannel (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Geoffrey Beene · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets the fresh green of lemon, bergamot and galbanum on a powdery, woody base of violet, iris and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the top occasions. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, neroli, galbanum and petitgrain, a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, geranium, narcissus, violet, rose, iris, sage and mimosa add a floral, powdery softness. Vetiver, cedar, tonka bean, almond and oakmoss then dry it down to an earthy, woody chypre-fougère feel.

Journey Man

8.1

Amouage · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Journey Man is a spicy, sweet and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Sichuan pepper, cardamom and bergamot in a bright spiced wave, softened by neroli and bitter orange. The heart brings juniper berry, tobacco and frankincense resin, with geraniol staying in the background. The base of leather, cypriol and tonka bean is sweet, woody and leathery, thinned a little by ambrox. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit and Chopard Oud Malaki have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Cologne

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne is a fresh scent for men that softens bright citrus with almond and a creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus layer. Almond and neroli in the heart sweeten it, giving it a gourmand, creamy softness. White musk and Indian vetiver leave a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine, with a share calling it modern.

Mugler Cologne

7.7

Mugler · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mugler Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and flowers, and although it has been discontinued, it reads as an easy daytime fragrance for warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It is linked most often to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport getting votes too. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Petitgrain, neroli and bergamot give it a clean, green citrus feel. Orange blossom pulls it gently toward the floral side, while white musk softens everything into a smooth base. The accords also carry fruity and spicy touches, but the fresh citrus character stays in front.

Imperium (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Electimuss Imperium Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and coriander over a heart of tuberose, rose and jasmine, then closes on oud and Bourbon vanilla. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with bergamot and coriander. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, saffron and rose, while oud, Bourbon vanilla and amber sweeten the base and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It leans masculine, with many also calling it modern. Xerjoff Torino23 and Nusuk Al Mukhtalif have a close profile.

Lady Million (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Rabanne · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's scent built around raspberry, orange blossom and honey. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. More than half of voters find it feminine, and a fair number call it modern. It opens with raspberry, neroli and bitter orange, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac take over and the floral side dominates. Patchouli and honey close it with a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Rabanne Lady Million Absolutely Gold and C&A Dignity have a close profile.

Sartorial

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Sartorial is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, cardamom and violet leaf over a metallic, ozonic edge, then softens into leather, lavender and beeswax. The opening is peppery and bright: ginger and cardamom sit beside aldehydes and metallic notes. The heart turns green and powdery with lavender, leather and beeswax. The base adds sweetness through vanilla, honey and amber, while cedarwood, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall comes first, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Mancera Deep Forest have a close profile.

Guilty pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Gucci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian lemon and pink pepper, then moves into neroli, orange blossom and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it modern. The opening pairs bright lemon with a light peppery spice. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, neroli and French lavender give it a clean, floral face. It dries down onto cedarwood and patchouli, a woody, slightly sweet base. Gucci Guilty Love Edition MMXXI pour Homme and Michael Kors Sporty Citrus have a close profile.

1957

8.3

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel 1957 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a powdery, creamy softness, and it suits daily wear and warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright, citrusy freshness. Iris and powdery notes soften that freshness, and honey adds a light sweetness. Cedar provides a woody frame, while white musk gathers everything into a clean, creamy base.

Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune

7.8

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a green, fruity lightness that settles into a sweet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and the heart of petitgrain, blackcurrant and neroli adds a green, floral, fruity tone. In the base, patchouli and vanilla soften the freshness and add a gentle sweetness. Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Taklamakan

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Taklamakan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with neroli, osmanthus and Calabrian bergamot, and Indian patchouli and Chinese toon sit in the heart. The base leans on musk, cistus, vanilla and benzoin. A sweet, powdery, creamy body is dried down by resinous, earthy and smoky tones. Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Saint Honoré and Chanel Coromandel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, suited to spring and summer days and to casual or office wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; few choose winter. Leisure, daytime and business use lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli, which give a bright, fresh citrus start. In the heart, lavender, sage and pepper add a green, spicy fougère feel. In the base, tobacco, tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody ground. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (1994) and Guerlain Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy 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.

L'Heure Bleue (2026)

6.5

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (2026) is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built on neroli, pear and iris over vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and suits the office too. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern. It opens with neroli, pear and ozonic notes that give it a bright, slightly aquatic freshness. In the heart, orris butter and iris add a soft, powdery feel, with jasmine rounding out the floral side. In the base, vanilla sweetens it, and ambroxan and musk leave a creamy finish. Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Shiyaaka for Men / Shiyaaka Silver

8.1

Khadlaj · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Khadlaj Shiyaaka for Men / Shiyaaka Silver is a fresh, floral men's fragrance with sweet, spicy and powdery touches. It opens with petitgrain, pink pepper and rosemary, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, neroli and orris root add a soft, powdery, creamy floral layer. Cedar, vetiver and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Avapari Neroli Spice and Amouage Reflection Man have a close profile.

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.

Sultan Vetiver

7.9

Nishane · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Nishane Sultan Vetiver is a unisex scent that puts the earthy, smoky side of vetiver in a green, spicy frame. It opens with bergamot and Peruvian pepper tree for brightness, while absinth adds a green, bitter edge. In the heart, Java, Bourbon and Haitian vetivers meet tonka bean and neroli, which soften them. The base of Brazilian vetiver, leather and amberwood sets a woody, leathery floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. Its profile is close to Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Goutal Vétiver.