The Perfume Library

Althaïr

8.4

Parfums de Marly · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Althaïr is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot and orange blossom: the cinnamon brings the spice, while the bergamot lightens it a little. In the heart, elemi resin and Bourbon vanilla soften things into a creamy sweetness. The base of praliné, gaiac wood, musk and Ambrox dries down powdery, woody and warmly oriental. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it modern and others feminine. French Avenue Liquid Brun and Scentiments Altar have a close profile.

The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets bright bergamot and Tarocco orange against the warmth of sandalwood and amber. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, then moves into French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender. The base holds Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood. The fruity, sweet side leads, while spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with summer a distant last. About half of voters call it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Rugir 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.

Orange Flamingo

8.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it is most often matched with. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for masculine. The top opens with orange blossom, bergamot and orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, cedarwood and clove bring out the floral side. The base of woody notes and musk dries down sweet and creamy. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Joop! · 1989

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin orange into a warm heart of jasmine and cinnamon, then settles on a sweet base of vanilla and sandalwood. Lemon and orange blossom join the opening, and the heart turns floral and powdery with heliotrope and lily of the valley. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and tonka bean deepen the sweetness at the base. The overall impression is sweet, fruity, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern.

Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent with a sweet edge, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings, and sport gets votes too. Most voters call it masculine or modern, though a fair number find it feminine. As a whole it carries the bright citrus of bergamot and mandarin orange. Ginger adds a light sharpness, while blackcurrant brings a fruity sweetness. Orange blossom softens the mix, and tonka bean and amber lay a warm, sweet base underneath.

Black Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where coffee and vanilla meet jasmine and orange blossom in a sweet, gourmand style. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. Many read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves to coffee and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, cedar and vanilla gather in the base, leaving a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy touch.

9pm

7.9

Afnan Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes 9pm is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, creamy gourmand warmth, and it suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following and summer last. It is worn mostly on nights out and evenings, and few choose it for the office. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens with apple, bergamot and Provençal lavender alongside cinnamon, giving a fresh, lightly spicy and fruity start. Orange blossom and lily of the valley sit in the heart. In the base, amber, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy warmth.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sculpture Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Nikos · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nikos Sculpture Homme Eau de Toilette is a lightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral notes with an aquatic freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. It reads masculine, and voters find it more modern than classic. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot keep the opening cool and bright, with coriander adding a light spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a soft floral touch. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles on a woody footing. Nikos Sculpture Parfum and Joop! Nightflight have a close profile.

Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Chanel · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-opening floral for women, sweet and powdery enough to feel soft from day into evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, nights out, evenings, leisure and business. Voters clearly read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom for a bright citrus start. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and mimosa, a soft floral centre. The base of vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and patchouli takes over, settling sweet, powdery and slightly spicy. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and One Avenue Pearl have a close profile.

Individuel (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Montblanc · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Individuel Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around coriander, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with coriander, bergamot, lavender, mint and juniper berry, while cinnamon and rosemary add spice. Jasmine, violet, geranium and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and dark chocolate sweetens it and settles it on a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine but modern. Versace Blue Jeans and Pitralon Pure have a close profile.

For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum is a clean, soft women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. It runs fresh and floral: jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom sit over musk and cashmeran as one smooth whole. Sweetness, a powdery, creamy texture and a synthetic accord give it a tidy, polished finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business get the most votes. It reads clearly feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Jil Sander Softly have a close profile.

For Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Narciso Rodriguez · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and gently sweet scent with a powdery, creamy side, made for women. Osmanthus and orange blossom carry the floral side, while patchouli and amberwood give it a woody base. Musk softens everything, and a spicy touch keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. Daily, evening, business and leisure wear all get similar support. Most voters read it as feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc (Oil Parfum) and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Liquid Brun

8.5

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Liquid Brun is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Armaf Monarque have a close profile. It opens with cinnamon and cardamom giving a spicy warmth, lightened a little by bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, elemi resin and Bourbon vanilla settle the sweetness onto a creamy base. The base of praliné, gaiac wood, musk and ambroxan leaves a soft, woody warmth.

Mandarino di Amalfi (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Tom Ford · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-tinged citrus scent led by mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, and it suits men and women alike. It lasts a moderate time and projects at a moderate level, close enough to stay personal without vanishing. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, yet it sits comfortably on either. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, while tarragon, basil and spearmint add a green, herbal coolness. In the heart, jasmine and orange blossom bring a soft floral note, with black pepper and coriander seed adding light spice. Vetiver, amber and musk settle underneath as a calm base.

A Midsummer Dream

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a floral, green heart and dries down between sweet and woody. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with aldehydes sharpening the sparkle. In the heart, cyclamen, orange blossom and May rose lead while geranium adds a green edge. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business close behind. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and The Dua Brand Enchantment have a close profile.

Isola Blu (Parfum) / Oligarch (Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Blu / Oligarch is a unisex perfume that opens with fresh lemon, bergamot and lavender, softened by jasmine and orange blossom, and rests on vanilla and cedarwood. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, while orange blossom, jasmine and coconut in the heart take the edge off the citrus. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and amber stay in the background and settle the scent on a woody, green footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the leading occasions. Voters lean towards a masculine character. Roja Parfums Oligarch (Eau de Parfum) and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

The One for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet sweet and spicy men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also turns up at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, giving it a fresh, fruity lift. In the heart, French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender bring out the spicy side. The base of Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Sun (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and see it as a leisure and daytime perfume, though some also wear it to the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orris root, heliotrope, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, creamy oriental trail. Solo Tu and Background have a close profile.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Marzocco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roberto Ugolini Marzocco Eau de Parfum sets mandarin orange, lime and lemon over jasmine and orange blossom, giving a fresh, sweet unisex scent. The opening is bright with three citrus notes, while jasmine and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart. The base of musk, vanilla, cedarwood, precious woods and patchouli settles the scent on a creamy, lightly woody ground. Overall it reads fresh and fruity, with a sweet trace underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters see it mostly as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also sizeable. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz have a close profile.

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.