The Perfume Library

French Riviera

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera French Riviera is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets bright tangerine, orange and lemon against white musk and sea salt. It opens with tangerine, orange and lemon, sharpened a little by ginger and pepper. The heart brings tiaré, mimosa and vetiver for a floral, green middle, while spindrift and iodine add a salty, sea-air freshness. White musk and amber give the base a sweet, creamy finish, and sea salt carries the aquatic mood to the end. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and sport also named. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine, yet it suits anyone, whatever their gender.

Lyric Man

7.8

Amouage · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Lyric Man is a fresh, green and lightly sweet masculine scent that sets bright citrus against spice, flowers and warm woods. It opens with a sparkling citrus lift of bergamot and lime. The heart brings orange blossom, rose, saffron, nutmeg and ginger, with angelica and galbanum adding a green edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, frankincense and musk softens everything into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Malabah and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Calvin Klein · 1986

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Obsession for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a classic masculine character, best suited to cooler-weather evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine, and some call it classic. The top opens with lime, bergamot and lavender, while cinnamon and coriander add spice. Clove, nutmeg and sage lead the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli settle into a sweet, resinous warmth at the base. It dries down powdery and oriental.

Manhattan (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Manhattan Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot and lavender, then gathers rose and jasmine in the heart and tobacco and vanilla in the base, making a floral, sweet unisex scent. In the top, bergamot, lavender and basil give a fresh start. The heart builds a floral body from May rose, heliotrope, violet and Grasse jasmine, while coconut pulls it toward a creamy, gourmand tone. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and musk lead, with cinnamon, clove and ginger adding spice and cedarwood and vetiver a woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Voters lean toward reading it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Casamorati Bouquet Ideale and Roja Parfums Ti Amo have a close profile.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

Royal Mayfair (2009) / Windsor

7.8

Creed · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Mayfair / Windsor is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a floral and woody body, made for men and now discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it classic. Lime, gin and pine give it a crisp, green, lightly spicy opening. In the heart, tuberose and rose add a soft floral layer. Cedar, eucalyptus and orange form the base: the woody side dominates, while the citrus stays in the background as a fresh trace.

Clean Suede / Tom of Finland

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Clean Suede / Tom of Finland is a masculine scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to the soft, leathery sweetness of suede and vanilla. It starts with lemon and aldehydes, which read clean and bright. In the heart, birch leaf, pepper and pine add a green, spicy woodiness. The base of ambergris, vanilla and suede brings a powdery, sweet leatheriness, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and voters mostly find it masculine.

Lapidus pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ted Lapidus · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with tarragon, basil and bergamot and dries down to cedar, tobacco and amber. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer lags behind. It is chosen for evening, a night out and leisure time. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top leads with tarragon, basil and bergamot, with lavender and pineapple softening the start. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose add a floral sweetness, and caraway brings spice. The base settles into a woody, resinous footing of cedar, tobacco and amber. Hugo Boss Boss Number One and Jil Sander Man have a close profile.

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent, with resinous and smoky touches that recall a pine forest. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favoured. It is seen as closest to leisure and daily wear, and also judged suitable for business and evenings. Voters read it as more masculine, though it keeps its unisex character. The notes read as a single whole: the sharp freshness of camphor and thyme joins the woody body of cedar, pine and pine resin. Frankincense and tree moss add a smoky, earthy depth, while cypress and vetiver keep the green tone going. Georgywood® gives a dry, clean woodiness. Borntostandout Hinoki Shower and Aēsop Hwyl have a similar profile.

Jaguar for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jaguar · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that sets the brightness of orange, bergamot and grapefruit against sandalwood, clove and leather. Orange, bergamot, grapefruit and tangerine lead with a citrus sparkle, softened by gardenia. The heart of sandalwood, nutmeg, clove, cedar, pine and patchouli builds a woody, spicy, green body. The base of tobacco, leather, amber and cedarwood leaves an earthy, resinous warmth, and the fougère structure runs throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Enrico Coveri pour Homme have a close profile.

Miami South Beach

7.0

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Nose Behind Miami South Beach is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with davana, rum, carrot and clary sage, with cedarwood and lily at the heart. The base is dominated by vanilla, honey, raspberry and coconut sweetness, while amber, oud and tobacco add an oriental, resinous and slightly animalic depth. The overall impression is fruity sweetness over spicy wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, with few votes for office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Gianni Campagna Vento Canale and Widian Gold I have a close profile.

Tsar (1989) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli and dries down on patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top is a fresh citrus and herbal opening of bergamot, lavender, rosemary and neroli. In the heart, tarragon, juniper, rose and pepper add a green, floral and spicy layer. The base settles into a woody, earthy fougère of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Just over half of voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Karma (Perfume)

7.2

Lush · 1995

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Lush Karma is a unisex scent where citrus and green sit over a sweet, spicy, resinous base, with a relaxed, leisure-leaning character. It opens with lemon grass, orange and lavender, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, pine, lemon and sweet acacia carry the green side on. The base of elemi resin, patchouli, fir resin and cinnamon turns it earthy, woody and warmly spiced. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, though winter and spring follow close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and is suggested less for the office. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, with a fair share on each side.

Acqua

7.2

Jeanne en Provence · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jeanne en Provence Acqua is a fresh, aquatic and green scent with a lavender-led, woody backbone, leaning masculine and suited to casual spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present through the day without being loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is rated mostly for leisure, daily wear and sport. Voters mostly find its character masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with rose and aquatic notes for a cool start. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cypress, pine, clary sage and nutmeg add a green, spicy and slightly resinous feel. The base of moss, sandalwood and white musk settles it into a clean, woody finish.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

Series 3: Incense - Zagorsk

7.6

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Zagorsk is a woody, smoky unisex scent whose fresh, green and resinous character suits the cooler months. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, though it also works at the office. Most see it as masculine, but a fair share read it as feminine. The scent runs as a single piece: cedar, pine, hinoki and birch wood give a cool, woody frame around the resin and smoke of Omani white frankincense. Pimento adds a touch of spice, while iris and violet soften the edges with an earthy powderiness.

Dubai - Oud

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper. It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Granville

7.8

Dior · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Granville is a fresh citrus scent where lemon and mandarin orange meet the green, herbal notes of thyme, rosemary and pine; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift from lemon and mandarin orange. The heart turns green and spicy with thyme, rosemary and pine. Sandalwood and black pepper in the base settle it onto a dry, woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Though filed as a women's perfume, voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. and Yves Rocher Temps Frais.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

Mistpouffer

8.0

Stora Skuggan · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Stora Skuggan Mistpouffer is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot and immortelle, then turns green and smoky through pine and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind, and the perfume leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads comfortably on either. Bergamot and immortelle come first, then pine, ozone and fig leaf give the heart a fresh, green feel. In the base, vetiver, smoke and cypriol set a woody, resinous footing, and malt sugar softens the smokiness with a little sweetness.

Rhinoceros (2014)

7.1

Zoologist · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear lag behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic bearing as well. It opens with bergamot, sage and lavender over coniferous woods, then pine, oud and tobacco take over in the heart. The base settles into vetiver, leather, smoke and amber. The overall feel is woody, earthy and spicy, with animal and resinous touches. Caron Yatagan and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Ecstasy

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2012

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Ecstasy is a green, smoky unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of spruce, pine and stone powder against rose, patchouli and frankincense. It opens with the resinous green of spruce and pine over the dry feel of stone powder. In the heart, rose, violet and patchouli soften that edge while frankincense adds a smoky layer. The base of amber, tonka bean and sandalwood brings a sweet, woody warmth, and bakhoor, cistus and weathered wood keep it earthy and spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair number see it as feminine.

Monocle Scent Three: Sugi

7.8

Comme des Garçons · 2013

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent Three: Sugi is a fresh, green unisex fragrance with a woody, earthy character, leaning towards spring and fall and easy daytime wear. It opens with Madagascar pepper and Mediterranean cypress, giving a spicy, green coolness. In the heart, Virginia cedar and Florentine iris build a woody frame, and the base settles into pine and Haitian vetiver, resinous and earthy. A faintly synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Miskeo Épices and Perfumer H Ink have a close profile.