The Perfume Library

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand, woody and smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, very few summer, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads mainly masculine and modern. It opens with sage, cardamom and black pepper in a spicy start. In the heart, tobacco absolute, chestnut and cinnamon leaf bring warmth and smoke. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and amber add sweetness, while elemi resin gives a resinous depth. Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer is a unisex spicy, resinous scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as open to either. Frankincense, benzoin and amber give it a resinous warmth, while cinnamon, cardamom and pimento sharpen it with spice. Ebony and gaiac wood lay down a dry, smoky woody base, and berries soften that dryness slightly. The accords draw a spicy, woody, oriental and earthy whole.

Heaven Can Wait

7.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Heaven Can Wait is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against spice, fruit and a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Opinion is split between feminine and masculine, which suits a scent that sits somewhere in between. It opens with pimento, clove, ambrette and carrot seed, a spicy, slightly earthy start. Iris and vetiver in the heart give it a dry, powdery backbone. The base of vanilla, musk, plum and peach leaves a creamy sweetness and a soft fruitiness.

41 Burlington Arcade

7.8

Atkinsons · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atkinsons 41 Burlington Arcade is a fresh, lightly smoky unisex scent that balances citrus brightness with spice and wood. It opens with lemon, grapefruit and white pepper, while the heart of pimento, liquorice, nutmeg and cardamom adds a spicy sweetness. In the base, vetiver, musk, Indonesian patchouli and amber build a woody, faintly smoky footing. Green and floral touches soften the citrus. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it suits leisure and business settings. It leans masculine but reads as unisex. Parfümerie Brückner Hirmer III and Gallivant Tokyo have a close profile.

Spellbound (1991) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Estēe Lauder · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Spellbound is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom, rosewood, coriander and pimento, a spicy floral start. Heliotrope, rose, tuberose and jasmine lead the heart, and a base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and cedar settles it into a resinous, woody, slightly animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; they call it feminine and classic. Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Horizon (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Guy Laroche · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guy Laroche Horizon Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes, sea salt and grapefruit, a fresh, green and aquatic fragrance for men that has been discontinued. The top notes bring coolness through aldehydes, sea salt, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, pimento, black pepper and galbanum push it toward a spicy, green side. Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form a woody base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. A little over half of voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic.

Caravelle Épicée

7.7

Frapin · 2007

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Frapin Caravelle Épicée is a warm unisex scent where spice, sweetness and smoky wood meet, leaning clearly towards the spicy and gourmand side. It opens with coriander and nutmeg for a spiced start. In the heart, gaiac wood, pimento, pepper and thyme add a woody, earthy warmth. The base of sandalwood, tobacco, patchouli and ambergris settles into something sweet, resinous and smoky. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

Mortel

8.0

Trudon · 2017

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Trudon Mortel is a spicy, resinous unisex scent with a smoky, woody character, leaning towards fall and winter days. It opens with the sharp warmth of black pepper and pimento; in the heart, Mystikal® and Somalian frankincense add a resinous depth. In the base, cistus absolute, myrrh and benzoin soften and sweeten it, while the fresh accord lightens the weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and voters read it as more masculine. Arte Profumi Samharam and Lorenzo Villoresi Incensi have a close profile.

Psychotrope

7.8

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Psychotrope is a woody, resinous unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and smoky warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading, while office and daily wear stay in the background. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it reads as open to both. Sandalwood, cedarwood and cashmeran build the woody core, while frankincense and styrax add a resinous weight. Saffron and pimento carry the spice, and ambergris softens the sweetness. An earthy, smoky undertone runs through the whole scent.

Spicebomb Eau Fraiche

7.7

Viktor & Rolf · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Eau Fraiche is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens fresh and spicy with pimento, pink pepper and grapefruit. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, and suits the office too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. About half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. The scent is fresh and citrusy, led by spice and grapefruit. Lavender and fleur de sel in the heart add a floral, salty touch. Tobacco and moss at the base finish it on a sweet, gourmand warmth.

Grapefruit

6.9

Jo Malone · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Grapefruit is a fresh, citrus unisex scent built around grapefruit, rosemary and peppermint. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, rarely for evenings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost evenly split. Grapefruit sets the tone, while rosemary and peppermint add a green, cooling edge. Pimento brings a light touch of spice and moss gives a woody, earthy base. The overall impression is clean, fruity and lively.

Derby

6.8

Roberto Ugolini · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Roberto Ugolini Derby is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with spice, resin and smoky wood. The top notes of artemisia, basil and cardamom give it a bright, herbal start. In the heart, pimento, cinnamon and myrrh add a warm, resinous spiciness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, birch and cedarwood leaves an earthy, smoky, leathery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Aramis Havana (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cuir

7.5

Molinard · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Molinard Cuir is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which leather, oud, patchouli and saffron take the lead. It reads as one piece: a leathery, woody core with the warm spice of saffron, pimento and nutmeg on top, while patchouli and oud add an earthy, resinous depth. Jasmine, rose and iris soften the floral side, and bergamot and lavender lighten the weight a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Citrus Batikanga

6.9

Maison Crivelli · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Crivelli Citrus Batikanga is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of bitter orange and bergamot against a woody base of cedar and vetiver. Citrus leads: bitter orange and bergamot bring brightness and a slight bitterness. Pimento adds a spicy warmth, while myrrh absolute softens the sharpness. Cedar and vetiver pull the whole toward a green, dry, woody line. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticed by those close to you without filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Though more voters read it as masculine, it stays unisex in character. Cartier Déclaration (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta have a close profile.

Vele

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tiziana Terenzi Vele is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that sets the juicy sweetness of fig, mango and passion fruit against rose and jasmine. The top is built from fig, mango, passion fruit, red currant and green leaves, so it opens fruity and leafy at once. In the heart, hyacinth, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral body, with heliotrope adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, musk and amber sweetens it into a creamy finish, while pimento leaves a faint spicy trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Double Attack

7.0

Mind Games · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mind Games Double Attack is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex fragrance with a clear gourmand side, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, orange bitters and pimento for a spicy start. In the heart, Madagascan cinnamon, agave and geranium bring the sweetness forward. The base is dominated by Bourbon vanilla and dark chocolate, while Bourbon vetiver and Indian sandalwood settle it onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as clearly one or the other. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme and Dior Vanilla Diorama have a close profile.

Perseveranza

6.3

Xerjoff · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Perseveranza is a unisex scent that pairs a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy, woody backbone. It opens with pimento, citron and ginger, a bright, lively start with a faint fruity edge. In the heart, vetiver, elemi resin and clove pull that freshness towards something earthier and spicier. At the base, cistus, styrax and tonka bean soften everything and add a resinous warmth. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern. Those after a close profile could also look at The Dua Brand Spirit of Perseverance and Sospiro Mezzo.

Ma Nishtana

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ma Nishtana is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance whose warm, smoky and animalic side dominates. Amber, sandalwood, saffron and cardamom form its backbone. Leather, cumin and black pepper sharpen the spicy, leathery feel, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy depth. Rose stays in the background, softening the rough edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; summer is a rare pick. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Amouage Epic Man and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Patou pour Homme (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Jean Patou · 1980

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jean Patou Patou pour Homme is a green, spicy and woody men's fragrance with smoky, leathery edges and a classic feel; it has been discontinued. Virginia cedar, Malabar pepper and Bourbon vetiver lead, while clary sage and pimento keep it spicy and green and Mysore sandalwood softens the woody base. Alongside its chypre and fougère character there is a resinous, animal roughness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Aramis Aramis Special Blend and Arquiste Nanban.

Potion Royal Black

7.8

Dsquared² · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dsquared² Potion Royal Black is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, oriental and resinous in build, suited to the evenings of cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading and leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with pimento, bergamot and frankincense: the pimento brings spice, the frankincense a resinous warmth. At the heart, Atlas cedar, tobacco absolute, rose and oud form a woody, earthy, smoky body. The base of musk, cashmere, leather and gaiac wood softens it and closes on a leathery sweetness.

Seven Veils

6.9

Byredo · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Seven Veils is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a spicy edge; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leaning strongest. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Just over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. It opens with pimento and carrot, and wisteria and oleander give the heart its floral tone. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and settle it into a warm, woody, powdery finish. Slava Zaïtsev Nikita and Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Escada pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Escada · 1993

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Escada pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine, classic scent in which lavender, orange and bergamot give way to a spicy, sweet base of sandalwood and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, orange, bergamot and Italian lemon in a bright citrus layer. Toward the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, kept dry by juniper and bay leaf. In the base, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten, while patchouli adds a woody, slightly smoky depth. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Escape for Him and Boucheron Jaïpur Homme (Eau de Parfum).

Wildfire

7.9

Malbrum · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Malbrum Wildfire is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around patchouli, frankincense and black pepper. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best at leisure, in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent moves as a single block. Black pepper, nutmeg and clove leaf carry the spice, while patchouli and frankincense lay a resinous, earthy base. Amber and vanilla sweeten that dryness, and the animal and smoky accords add depth.

Hoja de Cuba

7.6

Berdoues · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Berdoues Hoja de Cuba is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around Turkish tobacco, Haitian vetiver and pimento; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings. Masculine leads the character votes, though a sizeable share also read it as feminine. The scent reads as a sweet tobacco overall. Turkish tobacco carries a gourmand, oriental warmth, pimento adds the spice, and Haitian vetiver sets a woody, earthy, smoky base. The resinous side softens the sweetness a little. Frapin Caravelle Épicée and Montale Boisé Vanillé have a close profile.