The Perfume Library

Herrera for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carolina Herrera · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Herrera for Men Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, rosemary and neroli and settles into tobacco, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, spicy fragrance for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Over half of voters call it masculine, and many also read it as classic. The top notes of rosemary, lavender, citrus leaf and neroli give a fresh, green start. In the heart, pepper leaf, clove and geranium add a spicy, slightly floral turn. As it dries, tobacco, sandalwood and amber leave a warm, woody base. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile.

Seahorse

7.1

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Seahorse is a fresh, aquatic and floral unisex scent that sets fennel, cardamom and tuberose against algae absolute and ambergris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. The top pairs fennel, ambrette seed absolute and Guatemala cardamom for a sweetish, spicy freshness. In the heart, tuberose, neroli and clary sage add a floral, green softness. The base of algae absolute, ambergris and vetiver rounds off the sea-like feel with an animal warmth. Ego Facto Me Myself And I and Calaj Lilyn have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

7.4

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Neroli and fig run together through the whole scent, a fresh, green floral note softened by something fruity. Vetiver lays a woody, lightly spicy base, while tonka bean pulls it towards a creamy, sweet tone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter barely gets a mention. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It sits between masculine and feminine, with feminine getting slightly more votes. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver and Ermenegildo Zegna Italian Bergamot have a close profile.

Trench

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Trench is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones soften into a powdery, creamy base, leaning towards spring and summer days, work and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays well behind. Daytime, office and leisure wear dominate, with evening chosen less often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it settles comfortably on either. Celine Cologne Française and Floris Jermyn Street have a close profile. It opens with fig, mandarin orange and bergamot for freshness. In the heart, orris butter adds a powdery softness and neroli a floral brightness. The base of ambrette, musk and cedar dries down creamy and lightly woody.

Bois Mystique (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Houbigant · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Bois Mystique Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh opening of pink pepper and bergamot to the warm, smoky woods of cinnamon, frankincense and cedarwood. The top notes of pink pepper, bergamot, cardamom and ginger set up a sharp, fresh spice. In the heart, cinnamon and frankincense add a resinous warmth, while myrrh, cedarwood and amber build a woody, earthy base. The overall impression is green and spicy, slightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring, and leisure and office wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Andrea Maack Birch and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Dress Code

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Habit Rouge Dress Code is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rose, neroli and bergamot and settles into praliné, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of rose, neroli and bergamot give a citrusy, floral start, with spicy notes in the heart. In the base, praliné, tonka bean and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand, powdery sweetness, while woody notes and leather balance it with a leathery, oriental tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with business and daily use further back. Most read it as masculine, with a classic character. Shalimar Parfum Initial and Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Mandarin Carnival

7.3

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Merchant Of Venice Mandarin Carnival is a unisex scent that softens fresh, green citrus with a sweet floral touch, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bergamot and petitgrain, with green notes sharpening the freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and freesia turn it floral and lightly sweet. The base of musk, blond woods and amber is calm and soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, business and daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though modern and masculine both get a fair share. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Molinard Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Lanvin L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Lanvin · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, softened by floral and spicy touches and resting on a powdery, woody base. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, while neroli and orange blossom add a gentle floral note to the citrus. In the heart, sage, mint, cardamom and pepper bring a spicy, cooling edge. The base of sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Lanvin for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vixere

7.8

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Electimuss Vixere is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, pairing fresh citrus with powdery florals over a sweet base. Vixere is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure, nights out and evenings lead the occasions, though daily and office wear also get votes. It reads mostly feminine to voters, while staying unisex. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit as a bright citrus layer, softened by neroli and ylang-ylang. The heart brings violet, jasmine sambac and iris, adding a powdery, floral feel. Vanilla, tonka bean and musk then settle it into a creamy, sweet base.

Perdizione

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Perdizione is an openly feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with sweet, creamy and powdery florals. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, though summer and winter are not ruled out. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also works for evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lavender, grapefruit and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of rose, orange blossom, neroli, petitgrain and ylang-ylang. Vanilla, musk and cedarwood soften the base, and the fruity, gourmand sweetness is kept in check by a touch of spice.

Purple Rain

8.0

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Purple Rain is a fresh, floral and green unisex fragrance, softened by a powdery, creamy side that keeps it easy for everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daytime, office and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Neroli opens with a bright, fresh floral touch. In the heart, iris and orange blossom build a powdery, creamy softness, with green and lightly spicy tones balancing the sweetness. Vetiver leaves a woody, earthy base underneath. Prada Un Chant d'Amour and Racyne Verdeur have a close profile.

1681

7.8

Carthusia · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carthusia 1681 is a fresh, green and floral men's scent, built on mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or classic. The opening brings mandarin orange, coriander, bergamot, rosemary and red thyme. In the heart, lavender, iris and neroli add a floral, powdery softness, while black pepper adds spice. The base turns sweet with vanilla, alongside cedarwood and sandalwood, and frankincense and white musk close it in a resinous, slightly smoky calm.

White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Elizabeth Taylor · 1991

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Eau de Toilette opens with neroli, aldehydes and Amazon lily, then moves into jasmine and Turkish rose in a floral, powdery scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads as feminine, with a classic character. The top has neroli, Amazon lily and aldehydes. In the heart, iris, jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose build the floral body, while carnation and narcissus add a spicy edge. Patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood ground it in a chypre, woody base, and amber adds a sweet, oriental warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Decision 42

8.6

Amouage · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Decision 42 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a resinous, smoky edge, suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and cardamom forming a warm spice layer, lightened a little by neroli and bergamot. The heart brings myrrh, frankincense and pine tar for a resinous, smoky feel, while juniper berry and sandalwood keep it woody. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla settles into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays may be enough. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Amouage Decision and Rayhaan Vantage have a close profile.

Century

7.6

Dunhill · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Century is a fresh, woody men's fragrance led by citrus and spice, suited to daily wear and the office. Bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a bright citrus freshness. Cardamom and neroli pull that freshness towards spicy and floral tones, while sandalwood and cypriol lay a woody base. Frankincense and musk soften it, and the green, fresh accords shape the overall feel. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, business and daily use score almost equally. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Paul Smith Extreme Men and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Iris Crush

7.9

Jimmy Choo · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jimmy Choo Iris Crush is a sweet floral with a powdery, creamy, lightly spicy character, made for women and most at home on evenings and nights out. It opens with neroli, freesia and pink pepper, bright with a faint bite. The heart of lipstick, heliotrope and iris turns soft and powdery, and a base of musk, tonka bean and patchouli settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Fall and spring lead, with winter close behind, and the perfume is worn for evenings and nights out as well as leisure time. Most voters find it feminine.

L'Eau de Liesse

8.0

Courrèges · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Courrèges L'Eau de Liesse is a fresh, floral unisex scent, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones for a clean, gentle feel. It opens with neroli, macadamia and Cristalfizz®, light and slightly sweet. In the heart, jasmine sambac, heliotrope and iris add a powdery floral softness. Ambroxan and white musk dry it down to a clean, creamy finish, with the synthetic side staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin have a close profile.

1 Million Intense

6.9

Rabanne · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, red mandarin orange and black pepper and settles on patchouli and white leather. The opening pairs saffron, black pepper and cardamom with the fruity sweetness of mandarin. In the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and neroli add a floral warmth. The base of patchouli, white leather, orris root and sandalwood leaves it woody, leathery and gourmand-sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cologne Française

7.6

Celine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Celine Cologne Française is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, sitting close to both. Neroli and fig tree lead, giving a clean, green feel. Orris butter adds a powdery, creamy softness, while musk and tree moss provide a woody, lightly spicy base. Celine Rimbaud and Yves Saint Laurent Trench have a close profile.

L’Été du Baron

8.4

Baron Filou · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baron Filou L’Été du Baron is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with lavender, bergamot and lemon, while black pepper, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy edge to that brightness. The heart keeps tea, geranium and neroli in play, with cinnamon sweetening it slightly. Gaiac wood, frankincense, musk and amber settle underneath, and the aquatic and fruity accords wrap it in a creamy softness without weighing it down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads a little more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel. Armaf Odyssey Limoni Fresh Edition and Rayhaan Aquatica have a close profile.

Zest di Sorrento

7.7

Simone Andreoli · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Simone Andreoli Zest di Sorrento is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent with lemon and citrus at the front. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage both rate as good; most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Lemon and lemon blossom give it a bright lift, which neroli softens. Woods lay a dry base, and the creamy and sweet accords take the edge off. The overall feel is a slightly synthetic cleanness.

Le Sillage Blanc

7.4

Dusita · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dusita Le Sillage Blanc is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, leather and neroli, with a fresh, green chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Neroli and orange blossom give it a floral freshness, while galbanum and artemisia push the green side forward. Oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base, and leather with tobacco adds a smoky, leathery edge. Ambrette softens these darker notes.

Arpège pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Lanvin · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin Arpège pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with citrus and carries a floral, powdery side. It has been discontinued. It starts fresh with bitter orange, mandarin orange and neroli, while pink pepper adds a spicy edge. In the heart, nutmeg, iris and jasmine come forward; the base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles it into a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out get the most votes, followed by leisure and daily wear. Most read it as masculine, though some call it modern or classic. Givenchy Dahlia Noir and Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Gentlewoman

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman is a fresh, citrusy floral whose green and powdery side melts into a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits easygoing daily wear. The top notes are neroli and bergamot, so the citrus freshness leads. In the heart, almond, coumarin and orange blossom build a sweet, powdery, creamy floral texture. Ambroxan and musk at the base keep this spicy, slightly synthetic-edged scent on a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters read it as feminine than any other character, though a fair share call it masculine. Evody Fleur d'Oranger and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.