The Perfume Library

Panthère de Cartier (Parfum)

8.5

Cartier · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cartier Panthère de Cartier (Parfum) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance with chypre and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, brightened by orange blossom, ginger and pepper. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine, gardenia and ylang-ylang build the floral body. The base settles into amber, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss, warm, sweet and resinous.

Al Ameed

8.1

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lattafa Pride Al Ameed is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets mandarin orange and clary sage against pineapple and pepper, then settles on leather and musk. It opens with mandarin orange and clary sage, a bright citrus start. At the heart, pineapple adds a fruity sweetness while pepper cuts through it with spice. The base of leather and musk gives it a woody, leathery footing, and the fougère structure holds the fresh and spicy sides together. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards business, daily and leisure wear, with evening and night out following close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Testament Collection Exotic Leather and Zara W/End till 8:00 PM.

Pegaso

7.0

Etro · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Pegaso is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear through the day and at the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with citron, bergamot and neroli for a bright start. Pepper, iris and basil bring a green, spicy heart. In the base, cedarwood, cistus and benzoin settle it into a soft, woody finish. Courrèges Colognes Imaginaires - 2060 Cedar Pulp and Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018) have a close profile.

Gold I

8.1

Widian · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Gold I opens with apple and pepper and moves into oud, sandalwood and vanilla, a sweet, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The top pairs apple with pepper: a fruity brightness met by a spicy edge. In the heart, oud and white blossoms add a floral, oriental depth. The base brings musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, and the accords lean sweet and woody, with a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Initio Blessed Baraka and Sedra Blanco have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Black Tier

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Black Tier is a dense, dark unisex scent, spicy, woody and resinous, that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. It is unisex, though more voters read it as masculine, and it also gets a classic label. Bergamot opens it, while May rose, violet, Grasse jasmine and raspberry give the heart a floral, fruity softness. The base is where it gets heavy: suede, oud, patchouli, myrrh and vanilla dominate, and birch and pepper add a leathery, smoky edge. Roja Parfums Qatar and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Musk for Men (Cologne)

7.0

Jōvan · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jōvan Musk for Men is a men's scent that leans towards daily wear and leisure, with fall as the favourite season, and a fresh, spicy, powdery musk character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn mostly during the day and in relaxed settings. Voters call it masculine and classic, and rate its value for money very high. It opens with lemon, lime, pepper and carnation. Towards the heart, lavender, mint, spices and amber bring a sweet, oriental warmth. Woody notes and musk form the base, and the powdery and animal accords are felt throughout.

To Be (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Police · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Police To Be Eau de Toilette is an everyday men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with an aquatic lightness. It opens with grapefruit and pepper, and violet leaf in the heart adds a green coolness. The base settles on amber, cedar and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Fruity and spicy touches show in the accords, but the fresh, citrus side leads. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first, with sport and business also getting votes. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Porsche Design Sport and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.

Contradiction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent led by citrus and green tones, deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, lime, lavender and clary sage, a bright, slightly fruity start. Nutmeg, pepper, coriander and cardamom add a spicy warmth in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, ebony and musk leave a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Half of voters call it masculine, so it reads as a men's fragrance. Roja Parfums Apex Eau Intense and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.

Eternity for Men Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Calvin Klein · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Aqua Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords lead. The top brings citrus fruits, lotus, green notes and cucumber for coolness. Cedar, pepper, lavender and plum sit in the heart, and gaiac wood, sandalwood, patchouli and musk give a woody base. Davidoff Cool Water and Hugo Boss Hugo XY have a close profile.

Y (Eau Fraîche)

5.6

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent Y is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and sport, with some business use too. It reads masculine and modern. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with a fruity, sweet touch and the woody side kept in the background. The top carries cedarwood and frankincense, while ginger, pepper and lemon sit in the heart. Lavender, geranium, peppermint and juniper berry in the base keep it cool. It has a close profile to Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Y Le Parfum.

Eau Suave

7.5

Parfum d'Empire · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfum d'Empire Eau Suave is a fresh, floral chypre: unisex, with fruity sweetness balanced by spice and a powdery feel. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it is also said to suit the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic. Peach, apricot and raspberry give it a fruity sweetness, which rose and tea rose steer towards the floral side. Saffron, coriander and pepper add spice, and white musk and Bourbon vanilla soften the whole. Oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame. Jean Patou Que Sais-Je? and Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse have a close profile.

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle

7.6

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - Vanille Charnelle is a sweet, creamy vanilla softened by a floral touch, suited to autumn and winter days and to evenings and nights out. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. Night out, evening and daily wear draw similar support. Most voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, gourmand base; ylang-ylang adds a soft floral note, while pepper brings a spicy edge. Powdery, woody and faintly smoky tones keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Amour Brut

8.6

LEN Fragrance · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LEN Fragrance Amour Brut is a unisex scent that opens fresh with neroli, bergamot and lime, then dries down into a base of oakmoss, vetiver and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It gets the most votes as masculine, with modern next. The opening is led by citrus and pepper, with blackcurrant softening it slightly. In the heart, lily of the valley, iris, magnolia and jasmine add a floral smoothness. The base leaves a green, dry trail of vetiver, leather and oakmoss. Overall it reads fresh, green and spicy. Its profile is close to Meo Fusciuni Isola and Fragonard Vrai.

Sotoor - Waaw

7.7

Rasasi · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rasasi Sotoor - Waaw is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on cardamom, pepper and cinnamon and settles into a woody, oriental, creamy base. The opening carries cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, saffron and mugwort together. In the heart, lavender and gurjum balsam soften that warmth. The base of vetiver, Amber Xtreme™, cedarwood, gaiac wood and sandalwood leaves it dry, woody and creamy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes lean masculine, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Armaf Radical Brown and The Dua Brand Dua's Amber have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Parfum pour Homme

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that most voters place in the evening and on nights out, leaning towards fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Some wear it by day or at the office, but evenings dominate. It opens with lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh citrus start. Plum and cistus in the heart add a sweet, resinous softness. In the base, pepper, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and oud build a woody, spicy and smoky floor. Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2007 and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Raman pour Homme have a close profile.

FM 335

7.7

Federico Mahora

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Federico Mahora FM 335 is a men's fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, earthy and smoky shades, keeping an oriental, mature character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet business and daily wear also find a place for it. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. It opens with pepper, cardamom and rosewood, a dry, spicy start. Vetiver and oud in the heart add an earthy, smoky depth. In the base, vanilla and ambergris sweeten it and close on a soft, powdery note. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud / Woody Oud have a close profile.

Original (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Denim · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Original Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy and green opening with a spicy, woody, leathery base, and it sits closest to everyday wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It is picked most for fall and spring, with summer chosen least. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top notes of bergamot, lemon and basil bring freshness. In the heart, patchouli, cedar and sage add a woody, slightly earthy feel. The base settles on tonka bean, cardamom, leather and oakmoss, ending spicy and smoky. Halston Z-14 (Cologne) and Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Agua Fresca

7.4

Adolfo Dominguez · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and petitgrain with the herbal green of rosemary and lavender. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, petitgrain, artemisia and marjoram. Rosemary, lavender, coriander and pepper form the heart, adding a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, which suits a light, clean scent rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine, with a good number also calling it classic. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Balmain Monsieur Balmain have a close profile.

Tabac Vert

7.9

Rogue

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Tabac Vert is a unisex scent that sets a green, earthy character against a smoky, woody tobacco base, and it suits relaxed days and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and reads more masculine and classic, though it is presented as unisex. Tobacco and oakmoss lead the scent: bergamot and pepper add freshness and a light spice, cedar and sandalwood build a woody frame, and amber with musk ketone softens it. Green, resinous and leathery tones sit quietly in the background. Aramis Havana and Ralph Lauren Polo have a close profile.

Monocle Scent Two: Laurel

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent Two: Laurel is a unisex fragrance where laurel, thyme and galbanum give a green, spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine. The scent is fresh and citrusy, with lemon and laurel keeping it light. Thyme, galbanum and cinnamon leaf shape the green, spicy side, while cedar and oak build a woody base. Patchouli adds an earthy, slightly smoky depth.

Apex Eau Intense

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Apex Eau Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening of mint, bergamot and mandarin orange with ambroxan and a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in fall. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top is bright with mint, clary sage, lemon and lavender, a crisp citrus freshness. Honey pomelo and rose oxide in the heart add a soft, fruity touch. The base of violet leaf, ambroxan, cedarwood and patchouli gives a woody, lightly spicy footing, and the overall feel stays clean and synthetic. Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men and The Dua Brand Predator Intense have a close profile.

Amour de Palazzo

7.9

Jul et Mad · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jul et Mad Amour de Palazzo is a warm unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy core with woody, leathery and smoky tones, suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions, while summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits between the two. It opens with nutmeg, ginger, pepper and clove in a spicy start. Indonesian patchouli, violet absolute, leather and labdanum come forward in the heart, and castoreum, oud and amber settle it into a sweet, resinous, earthy warmth. LM Parfums Black Oud and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah have a close profile.

Night pour Homme III

7.4

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Night pour Homme III is a men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out in autumn and winter, with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It suits dinners and nights out and also works for leisure wear, and it reads mostly masculine. Bergamot, pear and coriander give it a fresh start, while pepper adds spice. Osmanthus and iris bring a soft, powdery floral touch, and amber, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, oriental base. Leather and cashmere push that base towards a creamy, sweet feel.

Muschio Nobile (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Nobile 1942 · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Nobile 1942 Muschio Nobile Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral unisex scent softened by a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer wear is also common. It leans towards daily, leisure and office use, and the largest share of voters finds its character feminine. It opens with pepper, carrot seed, white tea and bergamot, fresh and lightly spicy. Jasmine, iris and white blossoms lead the heart, with white musk rounding them off. In the base, sandalwood, amber and benzoin sweeten it and leave a creamy, woody finish. Iris Poudre and Panthea have a close profile.