The Perfume Library

Spicebomb Extreme

8.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme is a spicy, sweet fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine. Black pepper, grapefruit and pimento open with a sharp spice, and cinnamon, cumin and saffron deepen that warmth in the heart. The base turns sweeter with tobacco, cistus, amber and vanilla, settling into a gourmand, woody character. Sweet and spicy lead the accords. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets a gourmand, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Most see it as feminine. The top is plum, apricot, coconut, pimento and bitter almond, so it opens with fruit and almond sweetness softened by spice. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, rose and jasmine sambac. It closes on vanilla and sandalwood, creamy, powdery and woody. Dior Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge and La Rive Sweet Hope 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.

Viking

7.8

Creed · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Viking is a fresh, green and woody men's scent led by citrus and spice, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens bright with orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, cooled by pink pepper and peppermint. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and lavender add a soft floral layer while clove and pimento keep the spice present. White musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood dry it down into a woody, dry base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and business settings, and reads as masculine and classic. Gutteridge Vasame and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and earthy men's fragrance that opens on citrus and settles into a woody vetiver base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter chosen less often. It leans towards business and daily wear, and fewer pick it for evenings or nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. Grapefruit, sage and orange blossom lead the top, with woods alongside them. In the heart, pimento, nutmeg and iris add a spicy, slightly powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, amberwood and oakmoss dry down into a green, woody, earthy finish.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

8.2

Gucci · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral start on a sweet, powdery and woody base. Nutmeg, pimento and orange blossom absolute open with a fresh, spicy lift. In the heart, osmanthus and orris butter add a soft, floral and powdery touch. The base of vanillin, patchouli and Siam benzoin sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, yet also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

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.

Pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lacoste · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste Pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pimento and purple freesia, moves through rose and jasmine, and settles into sandalwood and cedar: a fresh, floral, lightly spicy fragrance for women. The top pairs pimento with purple freesia. In the heart, heliotrope, hibiscus, Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine form a floral core. The base of frankincense, Himalayan cedar and Mysore sandalwood turns woody and powdery, while the sensual skin accord adds a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic.

French Lover / Bois d'Orage

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2007

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle French Lover / Bois d'Orage is a green, spicy and smoky masculine scent built around Florentine iris, galbanum and pimento. It opens fresh and green with iris, galbanum and pimento. The heart of angelica, cedar and vetiver sets a woody, earthy base. It finishes in a resinous, smoky warmth from frankincense, patchouli and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Pierre Guillaume Monsieur and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures.

Spicebomb Infrared (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Toilette is a masculine-leaning scent that sets spicy heat against a fruity, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear in third. Most voters call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pimento, grapefruit, red apple and red pepper, so fruit freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, habanero chili, lavender and cinnamon leaf keep the spice going. The base of benzoin, cedarwood, amberwood and tobacco settles it into something sweet, woody and warm.

Coco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Chanel · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a clearly feminine character, best suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and pimento, a bright spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon lead, with ylang-ylang and iris softening the floral part. The base builds a sweet, resinous warmth from benzoin, honey, amber and tonka bean, while civet and musk add an animal depth and a powdery, woody trace remains. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and choose it for evenings and nights out; few wear it in summer. Voters mostly describe its character as feminine and classic.

Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Gucci · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci pour Homme II Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of violet leaf and bergamot through a spiced heart of black tea to a base of myrrh and tobacco. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Violet leaf and bergamot give it a green, fresh start. In the heart, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring a sweet spice, with a floral and powdery side coming through. In the base, myrrh, tobacco, white musk and olive wood settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Interlude 53

8.4

Amouage · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Interlude 53 opens with pimento and oregano and moves into frankincense, oud and leather, a spicy, smoky, resinous fragrance for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Around half of voters call it masculine, and very few call it feminine. Bergamot gives a brief freshness at the top before pimento and oregano turn it spicy. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus build a resinous, smoky warmth, while oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a woody, leathery weight underneath. Amouage Interlude Man and Monkoku Amber Incense have a close profile.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Changing Constance

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets salted caramel, tobacco and vanilla beneath a spicy opening of cardamom and pimento. It opens with a warm, spicy touch from cardamom and pimento. Salted caramel takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole. In the base, cashmeran, tobacco and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Essence Aromatique have a close profile.

Joop! Go

6.9

Joop! · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Go is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, floral side, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use and leisure, with some wearing it at the office. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top opens with rhubarb, pimento and bitter orange, tart, spicy and a little fruity. In the heart, violet, geranium and cypress add a green, floral tone. The base of balsam fir and musk softens it, leaving a sweet, slightly synthetic finish.

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

7.9

Dior · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic. It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme (2003) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Gucci · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gucci pour Homme is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. In the heart, pimento, cedar and patchouli build a spicy, earthy woodiness. Amber, vanilla and tonka bean leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, with smoky and leathery touches in the background.

Versace L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

The Scent Elixir for Him

7.7

Hugo Boss · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Hugo Boss The Scent Elixir for Him is a masculine fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening against spice and wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Pimento gives the opening a warm, spicy edge, and Provençal lavender absolute softens it at the heart. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood settles in, adding a creamy, powdery woodiness. The overall feel is sweet and oriental, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Purpose 50

8.4

Amouage · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Purpose 50 is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, pimento and frankincense and settles into vanilla and suede. Bergamot and pink pepper give the opening some light, while pimento and frankincense add a resinous warmth. In the heart, vetiver, papyrus and sandalwood build a woody frame softened by rose. The base brings vanilla and saffron sweetness, with suede leaving a leathery, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer a distant last, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Amouage Purpose and Monkoku Crimson Spell have a close profile.

Giorgio for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio for Men Eau de Toilette is a woody, powdery men's fragrance that joins a fresh citrus opening to spice, flowers and resinous sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes, orange, bergamot and pimento, while fruity notes add a sweet fullness to that freshness. In the heart, patchouli, carnation, cinnamon and sandalwood build a spicy, earthy line. The base of vanilla, honey, amber and oakmoss leaves it warm, sweet and resinous. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it classic.

Hot Water (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Hot Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, with a fruity, lightly sweet and woody streak that suits casual and daily wear. It opens on basil and absinth, and patchouli, bell pepper and pimento lead the heart. Styrax and benzoin sweeten the base and pull it toward an oriental warmth; overall it sits between fresh and spicy, with a slightly synthetic shine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and business not far behind. Half of voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Diesel Only the Brave Tattoo and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.