The Perfume Library

L'Homme Idéal Extrême

8.3

Guerlain · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads as masculine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile. It opens with almond, bergamot and pink pepper; the almond brings sweetness while the bergamot and pepper lighten it. Heliotrope, cinnamon and plum then add a fruity, creamy warmth. The base of tobacco, patchouli, cedar and leather settles into a woody, leathery ground.

Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guy Laroche · 1982

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender on a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and leather. Lemon, bergamot, lavender and basil lead at the top, while coriander, cinnamon and juniper add a spicy touch in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, leather and oakmoss dominate the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and woody, with a clear fougère structure. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are picked most often, with summer and winter a little behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Omerta Pure E-motion and Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Daarej pour Homme

7.5

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rasasi Daarej pour Homme is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that opens with mugwort, cardamom and cumin, then softens into a powdery floral heart of iris and rose. The opening is spicy and fresh, led by mugwort, cardamom and cumin. In the heart, iris and rose bring a powdery, floral touch. The base settles into a sweet, creamy, woody foundation of amber, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood, with patchouli and musk alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen least. Votes spread evenly across evening, leisure, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Rasasi Tasmeem Men and Instituto Español Poseidon God 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.

Light Blue pour Homme Forever

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Forever is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most call it masculine, and a good number find it modern. It opens with Italian bergamot and grapefruit zest, a bright citrus note. In the heart, ozonic notes and violet leaf bring an aquatic, green freshness. Java vetiver, white musk and patchouli settle in the base, with a fruity, lightly sweet edge. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love and Benetton Cold have a close profile.

M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 / M7 Oud Absolu is a woody, sweet and spicy men's fragrance built on oud, patchouli and vetiver, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright, with mineral notes, bergamot, orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli and oud take over, and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, myrrh and amber leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine and classic. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Messe de Minuit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

DesirToxic

8.0

M. Micallef · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

M. Micallef DesirToxic is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with sweet spice and a woody warmth. Cardamom and bergamot give the top a bright, slightly green opening. In the heart, cinnamon and tonka bean add a sweet, spicy tone, while hemp and blackcurrant keep the fruity and green sides going. The base of benzoin, patchouli, moss and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and also finds a place in daily and office use. It reads mostly masculine. Close in profile are M. Micallef DesirToxic L'Intense and Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême.

Insurrection II Wild

8.2

Reyane Tradition · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance built around honey, vanilla and cocoa, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with honey and tobacco; patchouli, vanilla and cocoa in the heart turn it soft, creamy and sweet. In the base, French labdanum, styrax and amber leave a woody, oriental warmth, while a fruity tone sits lightly over the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out, and it reads masculine. Maison Alhambra Galactic Men Elixir and Mugler A*Men Pure Havane have a close profile.

Ombré Leather Parfum

8.3

Tom Ford · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather Parfum is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that sets black leather, patchouli and cedarwood against green tobacco and cardamom. The scent reads as a single piece: black leather sits beside patchouli and cedarwood on a woody base, while cardamom adds spice. Indian jasmine sambac absolute and violet leaf absolute bring a soft floral touch, and amber carries the sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out than for summer days. It leans masculine. Tom Ford Ombré Leather (2018) and Ombré Leather 16 have a close profile.

Sauvage Parfum

7.8

Dior · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that pairs mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot with lavender and Sichuan pepper. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, giving a bright, fruity citrus start. Lavender, Sichuan pepper and nutmeg add a spicy depth in the heart. In the base, patchouli, vanilla absolute, tonka bean and ambroxan sweeten the scent and settle it onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings out lead the occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine. It has a close profile to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood and Versace Eros Flame.

Sugar Leather

8.4

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cinnamon, plum and caramel meet leather. Most voters choose autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cinnamon and plum lead the top. In the heart, patchouli, amyris and tonka bean build a woody base, while labdanum, caramel and leather in the base add a resinous, leathery warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and oriental. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Bois du Portugal

8.0

Creed · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Bois du Portugal is a fresh, green and earthy fougère that balances citrus brightness with spice and wood, and it reads as a classic scent for men. It opens with lime, bergamot and lemon, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, coriander, nutmeg, clove and lavender bring a spicy warmth. Vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood then dry down onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It suits business, leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Over half of voters call it masculine, and many find it classic. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Kenzo · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring days and everyday wear. Ginger, violet, mandarin orange and lychee open it with a fresh, lightly fruity first impression. In the heart, mimosa, rose and camellia set the floral character. The base of white musk, vanilla and amber softens it into a sweet, creamy, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters find it feminine. Téo Cabanel Rendez-Vous and Birkholz Lovely Memories have a close profile.

Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Chanel · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral-oriental, written for women. Bergamot, orange and grapefruit set a sparkling citrus opening. At the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium build a floral core, with patchouli adding an earthy depth. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten and soften the scent, while frankincense and white musk leave a warm, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Half of voters read it as feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum and Chanel Allure Sensuelle Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ambre Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Daniel Josier · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with African frankincense and bergamot, a resinous freshness. Patchouli and sandalwood build a woody heart, and the base of tobacco, vanilla and amber settles into a warm, spicy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear after that. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex fragrance. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Elixir

7.9

Hugo Boss · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir is a sweet, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with cardamom and frankincense; patchouli and vetiver in the heart build an earthy footing. In the base, labdanum absolute and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a smoky, woody warmth. Its profile is close to D'Qar Gentleman and Le Couvent Valparaiso.

400

8.2

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff 400 is a floral, sweet and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and spring evenings and nights out best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer stays in the background. Night out and evening wear lead, and office use is among the least chosen. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and honey; the heart holds ylang-ylang, blond tobacco, rose and orange blossom. The base brings cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla. A fruity brightness gives way to a spicy, creamy, woody sweetness. The Dua Brand Xhilaration and Aigner Début by Night have a close profile.

Vanilla Diorama

8.1

Dior · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Vanilla Diorama is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, cocoa and rum, set on a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli. Cardamom and pink pepper give the vanilla a spicy edge, while lemon and orange lighten the dense gourmand structure a little. The creamy texture makes it read warm and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. D'Qar Vanilla Kisses and The Dua Brand First Love have a close profile.

Cašmir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chopard · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Cašmir Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings: a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards evening dinners and nights out, with a feminine, classic character. It opens with peach, coconut and mango for a fruity sweetness, brightened a little by bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody, warm sweetness. Rochas Man Intense and Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Diaghilev (Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Roja Parfums Diaghilev opens with citrus and tarragon, then sets may rose, tuberose and jasmine over a base of patchouli, leather and oakmoss, making a floral chypre. Bergamot, lemon and orange give a fresh start, with tarragon adding a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, may rose, ylang-ylang, tuberose, violet and peach form a full floral core. The base is led by patchouli, labdanum, leather and vanilla, and the accords read spicy, resinous, powdery and animalic. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though many also call it classic; it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Impresario and Scentiments Diaglow have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Malt

8.2

Mugler · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent reads as a whole: whisky, malt and coffee absolute give it a sweet, gourmand start, while peat and patchouli pull it towards an earthy, smoky tone. Cedarwood and woods lay down a dry, woody base, and musk softens the edges. The fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and business wear chosen least. It reads clearly masculine. Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense and Slumberhouse Kiste have a close profile.

Orage

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Louis Vuitton Orage is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. The citrus brightness of bergamot meets the soft, powdery feel of iris and ambrette, while patchouli and vetiver give the scent a woody, earthy footing. The fresh and green side dominates, with the spice staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall also fits, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver and Ermenegildo Zegna Haitian Vetiver have a close profile.

Outlands

8.5

Amouage · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Outlands is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, Sichuan pepper and cardamom against a warm, smoky base of oud, vanilla and amber. It opens fresh and spicy with lemon, bergamot and cardamom, while frankincense and elemi resin add a light resinous weight. In the heart, saffron, rose and patchouli come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, benzoin and labdanum settles into something sweet, creamy and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Rayhaan Terra and Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Oriental share a close profile.

L'Aventure

7.8

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Al Haramain L'Aventure is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh bergamot, elemi resin and lemon, then moves into woody notes, jasmine and lily of the valley; it leans towards daily and leisure wear. The top is bright and citrusy, with bergamot, elemi resin and lemon. In the heart, woody notes, jasmine and lily of the valley soften that freshness. The base of musk, patchouli and amber settles it on a warm, earthy footing, while the fruity, spicy and lightly smoky accords add depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Al Haramain L'Aventure Intense and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.