The Perfume Library

Boss Number One / Boss (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Number One / Boss Eau de Toilette is a floral and spicy men's fragrance that opens with caraway, juniper and bergamot and dries down to cedar, patchouli and amber. The opening is fresh but sharp: caraway, juniper, basil and green apple, brightened by lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine build the floral side, with honey adding sweetness. The base leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery floor of patchouli, cedar, tobacco and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.

Suma Oriental

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental is a unisex fragrance that sets cocoa, rum and patchouli on a woody base, sweet and spicy in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. The top opens with cocoa, rum and cypriol, gourmand and spicy. Patchouli in the heart brings the earthy, smoky side. In the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood, gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth.

The Dark Side (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent led by amber, sandalwood and spices. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tabac Blond by Caron and Daphne by Comme des Garçons have a close profile. Honey, vanilla and amber bring the sweetness, set against the woody depth of sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli. Frankincense and styrax add a resinous, smoky edge, while iris and violet soften it with a powdery, floral touch. The animal and oriental accords give the whole a dark, warm character.

Méharées

7.8

L'Erbolario

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Méharées is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance, with fruity, gourmand and woody accords settling into a warm, powdery oriental body. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet wears easily at leisure too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes on character are split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top holds orange, bergamot, rose and cinnamon, so citrus brightness and spice arrive together. In the heart, cedarwood, gaiac wood, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody footing. The base of amber, vanilla and musk sweetens and softens it.

Dusk

8.6

The Woods Collection · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Woods Collection Dusk is a unisex scent that pairs the fruity freshness of bergamot, mandarin orange and apple with jasmine, violet and geranium, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Overall it is sweet and fruity: bergamot, mandarin orange and apple set a bright fruit tone, while jasmine, violet and geranium add a soft floral side. Patchouli grounds the sweetness in a woody, spicy base, and a faint oriental warmth stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. It is favored for night outs and evenings, and it also works for daily wear. Voters lean toward calling it masculine or modern, though it wears as a true unisex.

Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre

7.5

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Etat Libre d'Orange Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre is a unisex scent that sets earthy and resinous touches on a fresh, green, aquatic base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine or modern, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with blackcurrant bud, black pepper and galbanum. The heart brings rose absolute, geosmin and frankincense, with an aquatic, earthy feel. Vetiver, ambroxan and patchouli settle underneath as a woody, slightly smoky base. Quarzgrau and Eau des Îles have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

Supremacy in Oud

8.1

Afnan Perfumes · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy in Oud is a unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, where sweet, spicy notes meet a smoky, woody texture. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, favouring evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with nutmeg, lavender and saffron in a spicy start. Sweet notes and oud take over in the heart, and musk and patchouli settle it onto an earthy, woody base. Initio Oud for Greatness and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.

Bracken Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Bracken Man is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green air of bergamot, cypress and Provençal lavender against the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is worn for everything from daily use and the office to evenings out. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness folded into lavender and cypress greens, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. In the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood, cinnamon and geranium come forward, and musk and patchouli give the base an earthy depth. The overall shape is fougère.

Bubble Bath

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Bubble Bath is a clean, powdery and creamy unisex scent that opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern or masculine. It opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot, which feel fresh and clean. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine absolute add a soft floral layer. The base of white musk, coconut and patchouli settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and powdery finish. Juliette Has A Gun Musc Invisible and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Berserker

7.2

Marc Gebauer · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Marc Gebauer Berserker is a fresh, green and smoky men's fragrance led by frankincense, patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It is chosen most for leisure and evenings, and voters call its character masculine. It opens fresh with pink pepper, eucalyptus and bergamot, and frankincense is present from the first moments. The heart brings patchouli, cedar and smoky notes, giving a green, earthy feel. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber settles into a woody, resinous ground. Le Labo Vetiver 46 and Pierre Guillaume Monsieur have a close profile.

Eau d'Ombré Leather

8.2

Tom Ford · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, marked by leathery and smoky facets. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The top notes of cardamom, coriander and ginger open spicy. The heart brings leathery notes, vanilla and saffron, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber settles into a warm, creamy, powdery woodiness.

L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

8.1

Guerlain · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is a sweet, spicy and masculine scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with cardamom, chili and almond. Bulgarian rose, leather and cistus form the heart. Vanilla, smoky notes, sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath. The result is floral, gourmand and woody, with the sweetness balanced by smoky and leathery tones.

Al Nashama - Caprice

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Lattafa Al Nashama - Caprice is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot, ginger and cardamom, moves through mint and lavender, and dries down on vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The opening is fresh, with lemon and bergamot citrus and a spicy edge from ginger and cardamom. Mint, lavender and geranium keep that coolness going in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and slightly powdery finish. Fragrance World Jack and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Decision

8.2

Amouage · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Amouage Decision is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that balances bright citrus with resin and spice. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and it works at the office too. Most voters find it masculine, and a modern character is also clear. Cardamom, pink pepper and bergamot give it a fresh, spicy opening. In the heart, frankincense, myrrh and juniper berry add a resinous, smoky air. In the base, vanilla brings a creamy sweetness while Atlas cedar and patchouli dry it down on a woody footing. Moresque Soul Batik and Experimental Perfume Club Velvet Incense have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gucci · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gucci pour Homme is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. In the heart, pimento, cedar and patchouli build a spicy, earthy woodiness. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, with smoky and leathery touches in the background.

Yatagan (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Caron · 1976

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Caron Yatagan Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and spicy men's fragrance led by galbanum, lavender and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and voters call its character masculine and classic. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and tarragon in a sharp, green start, with lavender and petitgrain carrying that mood on. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and pine needle dominate, while carnation and jasmine soften the spice. The base settles on oakmoss, leather, amber and labdanum, dry, earthy and smoky. Rochas Macassar and Nina Ricci Phileas have a close profile.

Cherry Punk (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Room 1015 · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Room 1015 Cherry Punk Eau de Parfum opens with cherry, saffron and Sichuan pepper, a fruity, sweet and spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often placed for nights out and evenings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though it is unisex. The cherry's sweetness is balanced at first by saffron and pepper. Toward the heart, mimosa, violet and jasmine absolute wrap it in a soft floral layer. In the base, black leather, patchouli and tonka bean add a smoky, leathery weight. Its profile is close to LM Parfums Red d'Amour and Fragrance World Notes Classics.

Series 3: Incense - Avignon

8.1

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Avignon is a woody, resinous unisex scent, smoky and earthy with a fresh edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions and business use trailing behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. The scent leans on frankincense, elemi resin and cistus for its resinous warmth. Patchouli and Brazilian rosewood build a woody, earthy base, vanilla sweetens it slightly, and Roman chamomile softens the spicy, smoky air.

Youth-Dew (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Estēe Lauder

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Youth-Dew Eau de Parfum opens with lavender, jonquil and rose and dries down to vetiver, patchouli and moss, a floral and spicy oriental. The top holds lavender, jonquil and rose, while spices, jasmine and lily of the valley sit in the heart. The base is vetiver, patchouli and moss. The accords point to a sweet, woody, powdery and resinous scent, with animal, earthy and smoky shades adding weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine or classic. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Secret de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amorist

7.8

Marc Gebauer · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marc Gebauer Amorist is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and magnolia, then moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily. Musk, patchouli and vanilla settle underneath, giving it a powdery, creamy, sweet base, with a fruity touch running through the softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, though night out and business get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. Initio Lift Me Up and Parfums de Marly Palatine have a close profile.

Classic Gold

7.5

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jaguar Classic Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a floral and sweet layer on top, easiest to wear in everyday settings and cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still get votes. Leisure and daytime are the most common occasions, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lime, bergamot and apple, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, teakwood and orange blossom add a floral, woody softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and musk sweetens it and settles on a spicy, woody ground. Dunhill Desire for a Man and Hugo Boss Boss Orange have a close profile.

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Ambre Khandjar

7.7

Une Nuit Nomade · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Ambre Khandjar is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that links an opening of black plum and mandarin orange to the resinous warmth of labdanum, vanilla and benzoin. The top holds black plum and mandarin orange; the heart brings labdanum absolute, ylang-ylang, orris absolute and vanilla. It settles onto patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody, with the fruity brightness fading back behind a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Red Tobacco have a close profile.