The Perfume Library

Layton

8.6

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

L'Homme

8.4

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Neroli and pepper give it a fresh, lightly spiced edge. Iris and violet build the powdery, floral side, and geranium nudges it slightly towards green. Amber, cedar and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base.

Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dior · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody warmth underneath that makes it easy to wear day to day. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, though it is also worn for nights out. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and modern. Calabrian bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a bright start. Sichuan pepper and pink pepper add spice, while geranium brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli, vetiver, elemi resin and Ambrox build a woody, slightly sweet base with a clean, synthetic sheen.

Reflection Man

8.6

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection Man is a powdery, creamy men's fragrance that balances a fresh, floral feel with spice, sweetness and a woody backdrop. It opens with bitter orange leaf, red pepper and rosemary, a cool, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and Haitian vetiver settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, followed by modern and classic. Amouage Reflection 45 and Scentiments Mirror Man have a close profile.

Herod

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Herod is a sweet, smoky and woody unisex scent that softens pepper and cinnamon with tobacco, vanilla and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with the spice of pepper and cinnamon. In the heart, cistus, incense, tobacco and osmanthus build a smoky, resinous base. In the base, vanilla and musk turn it creamy and gourmand, while patchouli and woody notes keep the sweetness dry. Maison Alhambra Hercules and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hermès · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a woody, earthy side, made for men and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it wears comfortably in summer too; daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. As a whole, grapefruit and orange bring bright freshness, set against the green bite of geranium leaf. Pepper and pink pepper add spice, while vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody base. Flintstone gives it a dry, mineral earthiness, and benzoin softens that harder edge slightly.

Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum)

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum) is a men's fragrance that lays spice and a smoky woodiness over a fresh, citrus-led aquatic core; it has been discontinued. Aquatic notes, spicy notes and bergamot open it fresh. In the heart, sage, geranium and rosemary add an herbal edge, while patchouli and frankincense settle the scent onto a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern close behind. Nike Hub Man and Ahmed Al Maghribi Aqua Oud have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Armaf · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a smoky, woody base. It opens with lemon, bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant, a fruity and bright start. The heart brings jasmine, rose and birch, and the birch adds a smoky edge. The base holds patchouli, musk, ambergris and vanilla; the woody side leads, with vanilla only softening it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen. Daily wear and leisure come first, though business and evening use also get votes. Half of the voters find it masculine. Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Addicted Intense and Ayat Black Amsterdam have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and fig leaf, giving a fresh, fruity start. Violet leaf, patchouli and black pepper add a spicy, lightly woody heart. In the base, saffron, frankincense, musk and tonka bean soften and sweeten it.

Sauvage Elixir

8.1

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Dior Sauvage Elixir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a woody, oriental backbone, opened up by a fresh start. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. Grapefruit, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon give it a bright, spicy opening, with Provençal lavender at the heart. In the base, patchouli, liquorice, Haitian vetiver and amber notes pull the scent towards a sweet, woody warmth.

Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character it leans masculine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, cardamom and jasmine sambac. The heart turns to black leather, vetiver and patchouli, where the leathery, woody and smoky side comes forward. In the base, white moss and amber sweeten and soften it, with the floral and spicy touches sitting in the background.

Ani (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Nishane · 2019

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Ani Extrait de Parfum is a woody, gourmand-leaning unisex scent in which pink pepper and cardamom spice are sweetened by Turkish rose, vanilla and patchouli. The top pairs pink pepper, blue ginger, bergamot and green notes for a fresh, spiced opening. Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant form the heart, and the base settles into a warm, creamy mix of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Benzoin and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as truly unisex.

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.

Le Mâle Elixir

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir is a sweet, spicy and gourmand men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Spearmint, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh starting point, while cinnamon, artemisia and benzoin pull it toward something warm, spicy and sweet. Patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum shape the body, where a powdery, creamy, oriental character takes over. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and recommend it for evenings and nights out; few choose it for the office. It reads as masculine and modern. Le Mâle Elixir Absolu and Rasasi Hawas Elixir have a close profile.

Turathi (Blue)

8.1

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and bergamot open with a bright, fruity-citrus feel. Amber and woody notes in the heart soften that freshness, and patchouli, musk and spices in the base carry it into a sweet, lightly spicy woodiness. An aquatic, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Zimaya Treasure and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Hacivat

8.2

Nishane · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat is a unisex fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot, then grounds itself in patchouli and oakmoss. The top notes of pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and cedarwood come forward, and the green and spicy sides gain weight. The base of oakmoss, Clearwood™ and dry woods settles into a woody, earthy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions mentioned most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Two perfumes with a close profile are Nishane Hacivat X and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Luna Rossa Black

8.3

Prada · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Prada Luna Rossa Black is a sweet, spicy scent for men, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Luna Rossa Black is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter; spring follows, while summer is the least chosen season. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily and business wear also get votes. It reads masculine, with a clearly modern side. It opens with bergamot and angelica, moves to patchouli and coumarin in the heart, and rests on amber. Sweet dominates the accords, balanced by spicy and woody tones, with a powdery, creamy softness added in. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Dior Dior Homme Parfum and Locherber Azad Kashmere have a close profile.

Oajan

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Oajan is a warm unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and deepens it with spice, resin and wood. It opens with osmanthus, honey and cinnamon, the honey sweetness sharpened by the cinnamon's spice. At the heart, labdanum, benzoin and amber build a resinous warmth. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness into the base, while patchouli and davana add a woody depth. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Nusuk Fawah Midnight and Scentiments Oakman have a close profile.

Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Initio · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Initio Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental, a dense unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The scent is built on oud, patchouli and saffron. Nutmeg adds to the spicy side, while lavender and musk soften the sharper edges and give the sweet, resinous body some depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, staying in the background for office or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale and Riiffs Goodness Oud.

Kirkè (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a sweet, fruity opening of passion fruit, pear and peach to a creamy base of heliotrope, vanilla and musk. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays make themselves known. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also leans towards night outs and leisure time. It gets the most votes as feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine or modern. The top is dominated by passion fruit, pear, peach, raspberry and blackcurrant, which gives a fresh, sweet fruit character. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral note in the heart. The base of heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and musk settles it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daytime to the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn and winter stay in the background. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lime, bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, with jasmine softening that brightness. In the heart, freesia, hyacinth, rose and marine notes give it a floral, watery feel. Musk, amber, cedar and patchouli ground the base in a woody dry-down.

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Dior · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dior Ambre Nuit Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery amber scent, worn by men and women alike and leaning towards the evenings of cooler seasons. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot for a brief lift, then Turkish rose and pink pepper settle into the heart. The rose carries the floral side while the pepper adds a slight bite. Patchouli, cedar, gaiac wood and amber form a woody, resinous and sweet base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though feminine also takes a sizeable share. LPDO Ambre Luxure and Elevate Rêve have a close profile.