The Perfume Library

Jubilation XXV Man

8.4

Amouage · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man is a resinous, smoky fragrance in which orange, clove and cinnamon meet honey, setting a fruity sweetness over a spicy, woody base. It opens with orange, blackberry and coriander giving a fruity brightness, while frankincense and labdanum slip resin underneath. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and honey build a sweet spiciness; the base of oud, myrrh and patchouli leaves a smoky, woody depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, with a classic side as well. Killer Oud Jubilant and Amouage Jubilation 40 have a close profile.

Carlisle

8.4

Parfums de Marly · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Carlisle is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with nutmeg, green apple and saffron; rose, osmanthus, davana and tonka bean then add a sweet, creamy heart. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, opoponax and vanilla leaves a woody, smoky, gourmand warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The Dua Brand Cumbria and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Eros Flame

7.7

Versace · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Versace Eros Flame is a men's fragrance that pairs the brightness of lemon and mandarin orange with rosemary and Madagascar pepper, then turns sweeter with vanilla and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, with fewer votes for the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with lemon, mandarin orange and chinotto, while rosemary and pepper add a spicy edge. Geranium and rose stay in the background of the heart. The base settles into a sweet, woody ground of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood, and patchouli and oakmoss keep it dry and earthy. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum is a dark, dense unisex scent that deepens a floral and fruity core with sweet, gourmand and smoky tones. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and ylang-ylang for a bright start, while black truffle adds an earthy weight. In the heart, black plum, rum and black orchid sweeten the floral and fruity side. Vanilla and patchouli dry down warm, spicy, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters most often call it feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum and Tom Ford Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Layton Exclusif

8.3

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of apple and bergamot to a warm, spicy core of cinnamon, oud and vanilla. It opens fruity and bright with apple, bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, cinnamon, geranium, oud and lavender bring in the spicy, smoky side. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, vanilla and cypriol settles into a woody, sweet, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out; half of voters call it masculine and a quarter call it classic. Layton and Niche 4 All Vanilla Oud have a close profile.

Musc Ravageur (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while business wear sits well behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, lavender, cinnamon and bergamot, a spicy brightness at first. Musk, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli then take over through the heart and base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand, woody, powdery and creamy, with animal and resinous sides showing as it settles. FOMO Illusion d'Un Soir and Nu Parfums Black is Black Modern Oud have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Intense

7.6

Bentley · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bentley for Men Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around black pepper, leather and labdanum. It opens with black pepper, African geranium and frankincense, so spice and resin show up straight away. In the heart, clary sage, leather and labdanum turn it leathery and smoky. Cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, and the sweetness keeps an oriental warmth running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine and classic. Bentley for Men and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Détour Noir

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Détour Noir is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, fruity opening into a sweet, spicy and woody body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, then spring, and few pick summer. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure and daytime. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. The top holds violet, lavender, jasmine and apple, while the heart brings patchouli, bergamot, mandarin orange and vanilla. The base is gaiac wood, sandalwood, cardamom, geranium and pepper. Gourmand and creamy accents soften the vanilla, and the spice and wood keep the sweetness in check. MAD Parfumeur Trono and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Oud for Glory

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Oud for Glory is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental for men, where the resinous, earthy oud is softened by caramel. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, a spicy, slightly tart start. In the heart, peony, caramel and oud lead, with the caramel's sweetness balancing the smoky side of the oud. The base of raspberry, patchouli and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It gets its votes mainly in winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Lattafa Ramaad al Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Renaissance

8.1

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Renaissance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with mint and Bulgarian rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, daytime and leisure wear lead, and it also gets chosen for the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. The top is fresh and lightly fruity, built from mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and petitgrain. Mint, lily of the valley and rose add a floral, green coolness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, softly sweet finish. Bois 1920 Scorzaforza and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Red Tobacco

7.9

Mancera · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Red Tobacco is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent in which green apple and spice meet tobacco, vanilla and amber. It opens with green apple, white peach, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg, pairing fruity brightness with spice. Patchouli and jasmine soften the heart. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and amber lead, while vetiver and gaiac wood give it a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It leans masculine in character. Armaf Hunter Killer and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

L'Homme Intense

8.4

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme Intense is a woody, powdery masculine scent built around amber, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. It is thought of mainly for evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also have a place. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Overall it carries a sweet, creamy warmth: amber and roasted tonka bean bring the sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base. Iris adds a powdery softness, and the accords also include fresh, spicy and leathery touches.

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.

Cedrat Boise

7.7

Mancera · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mancera Cedrat Boise is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon and blackcurrant against spice, leather and a smoky, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as an easy fit for daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans masculine in character, though many also call it modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, blackcurrant and spices, fresh and fruity. Patchouli and water jasmine sit in the heart, while woody notes, leather, musk, vanilla and oakmoss settle underneath. The citrus sparkle gradually gives way to a sweeter, leathery, smoky depth. Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure have a close profile.

Ambassador for Men

7.5

Gisada · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and woody body, best suited to evenings and nights out, and to autumn and winter. It opens with green mandarin orange, apple and violet, a fresh and lightly fruity start, with cardamom adding spice. In the heart, black pepper, lavender and patchouli come forward, while mango and peony soften it. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody foundation, and gourmand and synthetic touches colour the overall feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring also well represented, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Stance and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

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

Khaltat Night (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Attar Collection · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Attar Collection Khaltat Night Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a spicy, oriental warmth, best suited to winter evenings. It opens with red apple and cherry, a sweet, juicy start. In the heart, jasmine and vanilla soften that sweetness. The base of musk, clover, amber, cinnamon and patchouli dries down warm: cinnamon adds the spice, while amber and patchouli give an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is unisex, though voters read it as slightly more masculine. Arabian Oud Arabian Nights (Black) and Moresque Perpetual have a close profile.

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Invictus (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Rabanne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with marine notes and grapefruit, giving an aquatic, fruity, slightly sweet freshness. Bay leaf and jasmine sit in the heart, while patchouli, oakmoss, ambergris and gaiac wood give the base a woody footing. Sober Mercury No̱ 80 and La Rive Brave have a close profile.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

Interlude Man

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Interlude Man opens with bergamot, pimento and oregano and settles into oud, patchouli and leather, a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance for men. The top notes of bergamot, pimento and oregano give a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus add a resinous warmth. The base of oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood makes it woody, earthy and smoky, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude 53 and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense have a close profile.