The Perfume Library

Vert Bohème

7.7

Tom Ford · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Vert Bohème is a fresh, green-leaning women's fragrance that sits closest to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then summer, while winter comes last. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it can also be worn in the evening. Voters call it feminine more often than not, though a fair number find it masculine. Citrus leads: bergamot, Sicilian mandarin orange and Italian lemon. Galbanum and violet leaf add a green edge. Magnolia, honeysuckle, hyacinth and narcissus bring a floral softness, while oakmoss, oak wood and vetiver ground it in woods. The overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and a little spicy.

Agua Fresca

7.4

Adolfo Dominguez · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and petitgrain with the herbal green of rosemary and lavender. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, petitgrain, artemisia and marjoram. Rosemary, lavender, coriander and pepper form the heart, adding a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, which suits a light, clean scent rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine, with a good number also calling it classic. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Balmain Monsieur Balmain have a close profile.

Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver

6.9

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lattafa Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver is a masculine scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening of apple, pineapple and bergamot against a dry base of leather and oakmoss. It opens with apple, pineapple and bergamot, citrusy and lightly sweet. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and birch pull that freshness toward an earthy, smoky tone. The base of leather, musk, amber and oakmoss settles into a woody, slightly spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans toward daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine and classic.

Arrogance Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Arrogance · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Arrogance Uomo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's fougère that sets a fresh opening of sage, lavender and bergamot against oakmoss, vetiver and leather. The top is sage, aldehydes, bergamot and lavender, with mace and artemisia adding a green, slightly bitter edge. Geranium, rose and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. The base rests on vetiver, leather, cedar and oakmoss, an earthy, woody floor that coconut sweetens a little. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Fall and spring get the most votes, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Half of voters call it masculine and a third call it classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Yuki / ゆき

8.2

Miya Shinma · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miya Shinma Yuki / ゆき is a unisex fragrance that softens a fresh, green character with floral, woody and gently sweet tones, and it suits spring and daytime wear best. It opens with Japanese and French lavender in front. In the heart, Hinoki cypress, jasmine and cedarwood give it a woody, green body. The base brings vanilla, musk and amber for a creamy, powdery softness, with oakmoss adding an earthy balance underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, with fall and winter not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which places it between the two.

Moroccan Medjool

7.3

Electimuss · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Electimuss Moroccan Medjool is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits fall and spring evenings and nights out best. It opens with a citrus brightness of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, while cardamom and date add spice and sweetness. In the heart, carnation, jasmine and rose build a floral layer. The base turns gourmand with vanilla and caramel, softened by ambergris and oakmoss into a creamy, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. M8 Moods Lana and Sphinx Cairo Nights have a close profile.

Tabac Vert

7.9

Rogue

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Tabac Vert is a unisex scent that sets a green, earthy character against a smoky, woody tobacco base, and it suits relaxed days and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and reads more masculine and classic, though it is presented as unisex. Tobacco and oakmoss lead the scent: bergamot and pepper add freshness and a light spice, cedar and sandalwood build a woody frame, and amber with musk ketone softens it. Green, resinous and leathery tones sit quietly in the background. Aramis Havana and Ralph Lauren Polo have a close profile.

Mūsīqá Oud

7.9

Nishane · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nishane Mūsīqá Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with grapefruit, cypriol and amyris, and oud, amber and saffron form the heart. A base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, earthy, leathery trail. Spicy and sweet sides are softened by a floral touch. Kilian Pure Oud and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Majda Bekkali Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur is a spicy, woody and animalic scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it is marketed for women, yet voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Summer and the office are far less common. The top holds cabreuva, ambrette, Corsican immortelle and carrot, and the heart adds benzoin, davana and Sichuan pepper for a warm, resinous spiciness. The base is dominated by labdanum, frankincense, leather, civet and castoreum, while patchouli and oakmoss deepen the smoky, earthy, leathery character.

102 Thé Cardamome Mimosa

7.4

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bon Parfumeur 102 Thé Cardamome Mimosa is a fresh, green and lightly spiced unisex scent built around cardamom, green tea and mimosa. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often as occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with coriander, bergamot and cardamom, which give a citrusy, spicy freshness. In the heart, green tea, jasmine and Grasse mimosa add a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, violet leaf and musk settles into a powdery, creamy finish.

On the Road

7.6

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes · 2015

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes On the Road is a woody, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter best, whether for leisure time or an evening out. It opens fresh and green with lemon, bergamot, galbanum and Provençal lavender. The heart holds cedarwood, amyris and patchouli, while oakmoss, gaiac wood, birch, benzoin and vanilla weigh in at the base. Citrus, spicy, resinous, earthy and leathery accords settle into a dry, smoky, faintly sweet woodiness. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed unisex. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

Sahara Blue

8.1

Moresque · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moresque Sahara Blue is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lemon and Granny Smith apple with lavender, jasmine sambac and algae for a seaside feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead, and it works for the office too. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. The top is lemon, Granny Smith apple, pink pepper and ginger: fresh, fruity and lightly spiced. Lavender, jasmine sambac and coriander add a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, algae, amber and oakmoss settle the aquatic feel onto a woody, resinous footing.

Café Tabac

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent built around tobacco absolute, dried fig and cocoa, suited to cold-weather evenings. Tobacco absolute and beeswax absolute form the backbone, with dried fig, cocoa and caramel adding a gourmand sweetness. Cardamom and clove bring spice, while tar casts a smoky, slightly burnt shadow. Oakmoss and amber gather it all onto a woody, resinous base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. The largest share reads it as masculine, though some find it feminine, which fits its unisex label. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

Santal Noble

7.5

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Santal Noble is a sweet, spicy and warm woody scent for men, with smoky, resinous and slightly animalic tones that give it a dark character. It opens with frankincense, spices and coffee. In the heart, vanilla, patchouli, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver soften it into an earthy sweetness. As it dries, castoreum, oakmoss and ambergris leave a powdery, leathery depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and business wear also get votes. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Goutal Ambre Fétiche and Molinard Habanita.

51 pour Homme (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums 51 pour Homme is a men's perfume that sets lavender, violet and oud inside a floral, spicy and woody blend; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so the scent stays on the skin and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is described as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, lavender and lemon, fresh and aromatic. The heart turns floral with violet, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang. The base settles into oud, patchouli, leather and vanilla, spicy, smoky and sweet, with resinous and animal tones deepening it.

Dubai - Fakhama

7.9

The Spirit of Dubai · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, resin and leather. It opens with coffee, orange and bergamot for a fruity lift, while cardamom and rose add a floral, spiced edge. The heart leans on saffron, sandalwood and vanilla; in the base, amber, caramel, leather and frankincense settle it into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine draws a fair share. The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

Private Number for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Aigner · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Private Number for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine fougère that pairs a fresh, citrusy and green character with a sweet edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, bergamot, basil and lavender, while galbanum adds a sharp green note and fruity notes a light sweetness. The heart turns floral and spicy through clary sage, rose, jasmine and carnation. In the base, tonka bean, Virginia cedar and oakmoss settle into a soft, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More than half of voters call it masculine, with many also finding it classic. Iceberg Iceberg Homme and Lacoste Original have a close profile.

Special for Gentlemen (2014)

8.0

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Special for Gentlemen opens with citrus and lavender and settles into a sweet, resinous, slightly animalic fougère, and it reads clearly masculine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear get votes too. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Lemon, bergamot and lavender give a fresh start, with galbanum adding a green edge. In the heart, labdanum, amber, cinnamon and patchouli bring a spicy, woody warmth. In the base, vanilla's sweetness is balanced by castoreum, oakmoss and opoponax, leaving a powdery, resinous finish.

Charlie Blue (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Revlon

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Revlon Charlie Blue Eau de Toilette is a feminine chypre floral that opens with a green, fresh mix of chamomile, galbanum and geranium before moving into rose and jasmine. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daytime and leisure wear and also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of voters call it feminine, with a good share finding it classic. It opens green and bright with chamomile, galbanum, geranium and bergamot. The heart turns floral with rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily of the valley. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss and musk leaves it woody, lightly powdery and slightly animalic.

Hepster

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Hepster opens with juniper berry, rosemary and bergamot, a fresh, green, spicy start that settles onto a woody, earthy base of vetiver and cedarwood, made with men in mind. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. It reads mainly masculine and classic. The top is led by juniper berry, rosemary, mint and black pepper; in the heart, lavender, geranium and silver fir add a soft floral and green touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, mastic and oakmoss dries down resinous, smoky and earthy.

Shangri La (2014)

8.0

Hiram Green · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Hiram Green Shangri La is a floral, fruity chypre that softens bright citrus with peach and spice, sweet yet balanced; it has been discontinued. It opens on citrus notes, and the heart brings peach, jasmine, iris, rose and spices together. The sweet, fruity side melts into the florals, while vetiver and oakmoss underneath give it a classic chypre backbone and a faint animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is most often matched to nights out and evenings. Though unisex, the largest share of votes calls it feminine. Guerlain Royal Extract and Esteban Classic Chypre have a close profile.

Mojito Chypre

6.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Mojito Chypre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on mint, lime and rum absolute and rests on vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily wear. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. The top notes of mint, lime, strawberry aldehyde and rum absolute give a bright, lightly fruity and sweet start. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and labdanum add a green, earthy depth. At the base, vanilla softens the scent while oakmoss keeps the green tone going.

Vert de Fleur

7.7

Tom Ford · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Vert de Fleur is a unisex scent that sets the green freshness of galbanum and bergamot against the sweet florals of orange blossom and jasmine sambac; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions chosen most. Slightly more voters call it feminine, but a good number say masculine, so it sits close to the middle. It opens with bergamot, neroli, basil, hyacinth and galbanum, fresh and green. Orris butter, orange blossom, rose and jasmine sambac bring a soft, sweet floral heart. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lay down a woody, earthy, chypre-leaning base.

Japon Noir

8.3

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Japon Noir is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity body with spice, leather and smoke, and suits autumn and winter evenings best. Port wine and amber carry the sweetness, while thyme and coriander add a spicy edge. Leather, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss pull the scent toward earthy, woody and smoky ground, and night-blooming jasmine softens that dark texture a little. The overall feel is oriental and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Many read it as masculine. It has been discontinued.