The Perfume Library

L'Homme

8.4

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Neroli and pepper give it a fresh, lightly spiced edge. Iris and violet build the powdery, floral side, and geranium nudges it slightly towards green. Amber, cedar and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base.

Reflection Man

8.6

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection Man is a powdery, creamy men's fragrance that balances a fresh, floral feel with spice, sweetness and a woody backdrop. It opens with bitter orange leaf, red pepper and rosemary, a cool, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and Haitian vetiver settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, followed by modern and classic. Amouage Reflection 45 and Scentiments Mirror Man have a close profile.

Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet character on a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and it also suits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and slightly herbal with cardamom, mint, bergamot, lavender and tarragon. In the heart, caraway, cinnamon and neroli balance the spice with a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber sweetens it and closes powdery and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Armure Collector and Le Mâle Cologne Tonique 1999 have a close profile.

Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cardamom, neroli and nutmeg open with a spicy, lightly citrusy start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and amber settles into a creamy, woody, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some voters find a feminine side. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Armaf Odyssey Homme have a close profile.

Cool Water (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Davidoff · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens with lavender, mint, green notes, rosemary and coriander, a cool and herbal start. Neroli, jasmine, geranium and sandalwood soften the heart, while oakmoss, amber, musk and cedarwood form a woody base. Aquatic and citrus accords set the overall mood. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Câline Absolute Blue and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Jazz Club

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Jazz Club is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with Primofiore lemon, neroli and pink pepper, a fresh and lightly spicy start. In the heart, Java vetiver, rum absolute and clary sage lay a woody ground. The base of styrax, tobacco absolute and vanilla brings a sweet, gourmand and leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and less for the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Jazz by the Fire and By the Fireplace have a close profile.

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Chanel · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs orange, mandarin orange and seawater with a woody base of cedar and vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and few choose winter. It is placed mainly in leisure, daily, sport and business settings, with fewer votes for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. It opens bright and clean, with citrus and seawater lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, pepper and neroli add a light spice while cedar gives it a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber softens and sweetens it, and vetiver leaves a dry woodiness. La Rive Absolute Sport and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Versace · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with neroli, bergamot, lemon and bitter orange leaf, which give it a bright, clean start. The heart of hyacinth, geranium, clary sage and cedarwood is floral and woody, with aquatic and spicy touches alongside. Musk, tonka bean, mineral amber and oud soften and settle the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, office and sport. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Aqualis Brenton and Rasasi Hatem.

Libre (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with floral and sweet tones, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange and neroli. The heart builds a floral body from French lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris softens it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits close to daily and office wear as well. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Reflection 45

8.8

Amouage · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection 45 pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and lavender with the soft sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and iris, then settles on dry vetiver and sandalwood; it is made for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though it is also worn in summer and winter. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and classic. It opens fresh and spicy, with pink pepper, cardamom and lavender alongside juniper berry. In the heart, neroli, jasmine and iris add a floral, powdery side, while vanilla and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense, woody and resinous.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2005

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent built around citrus, star anise and patchouli. It opens with citrus notes, star anise and elemi resin, fresh but spiced. Neroli and jasmine meet patchouli blossom in the heart. The base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli softens with cocoa and tea, leaning powdery, earthy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine and classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Solinotes Patchouli share a close profile.

Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Platinum Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, fougère-style fragrance for men, easy to wear through the day and at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, business and leisure lead, while evening and night out come lower. It reads masculine and classic. The top opens with lavender, petitgrain, neroli and rosemary, bright and citrusy. The heart adds jasmine, clary sage, galbanum and geranium, a green, floral softness. The base settles on vetiver, amber, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss for a woody foundation. Papillon Upton and Al Rehab Platinum have a close profile.

Love Don't Be Shy (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and gourmand feel, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose, neroli, honeysuckle and orange blossom absolute form a floral frame, with a fruity touch alongside. Marshmallow and amber pull that frame towards a sugary, soft, creamy warmth. The notes read as one whole from start to finish; Avapari Rose Marshmallow and Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse have a close profile.

Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic

8.9

Clive Christian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic is a dark, sweet-leaning men's fragrance that sets floral and fruity notes against spice, wood and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings, while office and daily wear come well behind. On character, masculine leads, followed by modern and classic. It opens on black cherry, grapefruit and bergamot, with neroli and clary sage softening the fruit. The heart brings tobacco, jasmine, iris and opium forward. In the base, amber, leather, labdanum, tonka bean and vanilla settle the scent into a warm, sweet depth. Byredo Bibliothèque and Xerjoff Muse have a close profile.

Eau de Soleil Blanc

8.1

Tom Ford · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Forever Love

8.5

Pana Dora · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Forever Love is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose floral and fruity sides are balanced by a soft sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though many also see it as modern. Bergamot, tangerine and grapefruit give a bright citrus opening. The heart brings neroli, mango, melon and lavender, where the fruit sweetness is softened by floral notes. Vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber leave a sweet, woody base as it dries.

Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Santal Royal Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with neroli and jasmine, then turns fruity, floral and spicy in the heart with peach, cinnamon and rose. The base settles into sandalwood, amber, musk, oud and leather, giving a resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It leans somewhat masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Montale Oud Edition and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

Coromandel (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coromandel Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with very few choosing summer. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, while daily and office wear sit further back. Feminine tops the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with neroli, bitter orange and citrus fruits, a light brightness. In the heart, patchouli, orris root, jasmine and rose build a floral, powdery core. The base of white chocolate, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense sweetens it and leaves it creamy, earthy and warm.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Prada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Prada Amber pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange against a warm, sweet base of labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange, neroli and cardamom. The heart brings vetiver, orange blossom and myrrh forward. In the base, labdanum, leather, tonka bean and vanilla add a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth, while sandalwood gives it a woody footing. Amouage Reflection 45 and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

Enigma pour Homme / Creation-E pour Homme (Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Roja Parfums Enigma pour Homme / Creation-E pour Homme is a masculine oriental that sets a floral heart over a sweet, spicy, smoky base, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and summer is rarely chosen. Many see it as masculine and classic. Bergamot opens lightly, then jasmine, neroli, May rose and heliotrope form a floral heart. The base turns sweet and gourmand with patchouli, tobacco, cognac and vanilla, while pepper, ginger and cardamom add spice, and sandalwood and benzoin bring a woody, resinous depth. Roja Parfums Enigma Parfum Cologne and Monkoku Sultans Ritual have a close profile.

Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza Eau de Cologne opens with bergamot, orange and neroli, a fresh citrus cologne with green, floral and lightly spicy sides. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and classic. The opening keeps lemon, mandarin orange and grapefruit bright, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, clove, rosemary, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley give a floral, spicy turn. The base of vetiver, patchouli, white musk and amber leaves a soft, woody ground.