The Perfume Library

Bold Instinct (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

David Beckham · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Bold Instinct Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance set on a spicy, woody base. It opens with peaty whisky, pineapple and bay leaf, so sweet fruit sits beside a sharp, smoky edge. Nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon bring the spice in the heart, and the base of musk, amberwood and patchouli settles into a sweet, woody warmth. A synthetic touch runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine. Dior Sauvage Elixir and Tonino Lamborghini Feroce have a close profile.

Colors de Benetton (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Benetton · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Benetton Colors de Benetton Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with French hyacinth, neroli and basil. The opening is fresh and green: hyacinth, neroli, basil and Egyptian sage. In the heart, passion fruit, pineapple and peach add a fruity sweetness, while jasmine, tuberose and Bulgarian rose carry the floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedar, opoponax and Bourbon vanilla settles it into a woody, resinous, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions. Most voters see it as feminine. Simone Cosac Trama and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

Dark Cedrus

7.5

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lou de Pre Dark Cedrus is a fresh, masculine scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant over a woody base of cedarwood and ambroxan. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes, with modern next. The top pairs lemon, bergamot, blackcurrant, pineapple and apple for a citrusy, fruity, lightly sweet start. Moroccan rose, juniper and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base of cedarwood, ambroxan, musk, oakmoss and leather dries down woody and smoky. Creed Aventus and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Ô Oui!

7.1

Lancôme · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lancôme Ô Oui! is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with aquatic and green touches and a light fruity sweetness, written for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with pineapple, apple, clementine and pear, a bright, juicy fruit start. In the heart, water lily, freesia, rose and lily of the valley turn this into a soft, watery bouquet. The base of musk, cedarwood and amber leaves a calm woody warmth. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Thomas Sabo Eau de Karma have a close profile.

Yuzuyakuza

7.8

Spiritica · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Spiritica Yuzuyakuza is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of yuzu, gun powder and grapefruit against asphalt, suede and Japanese incense. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads modern and masculine. It opens with yuzu, gun powder and grapefruit, a sharp, bright citrus that pineapple softens a little. In the heart, asphalt, petrichor and ink bring a wet, urban feel, while cherry blossom stays in the background. The base of suede, cedarwood and Japanese incense leaves a woody, smoky, leathery trail.

Quantum Molécule

7.2

Zarkoperfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume Quantum Molécule is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent led by citrus and fruit, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with a bright, juicy fruit note built from pineapple, apple, blackcurrant and mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine and Turkish rose absolute add a soft floral touch, while patchouli and white woods bring a woody depth. The base of vanilla, chocolate and white musk sweetens and smooths it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. Hoermanseder Berlin Mornings and Vera Wang Look have a close profile.

Maduro

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fort & Manlé Maduro is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, pineapple, red apple and cinnamon leaf, fresh and fruity at once. In the heart, honey, Bourbon vanilla, beeswax and Damask rose sweeten and soften it. The base is led by tobacco, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and amber, drying down woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Fort & Manlé Amber Absolutely and Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High have a close profile.

Al Dana / الدانة

8.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lattafa Al Dana / الدانة is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh citrus and green brightness and settles onto a smoky, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, while winter gets far fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, and a fair share find it modern. It begins with lime, bergamot and lemon, with pineapple adding a fruity sweetness and pepper a light spice. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine and frankincense for a soft floral-resinous turn. In the base, patchouli, amber and musk join woody and smoky notes for an earthy depth. Al Haramain L'Aventure and Rasasi Hawas Black / هوس have a close profile.

Colony (2015)

7.8

Jean Patou · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jean Patou Colony is a floral, green chypre for women that balances a fruity brightness with spice and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with pineapple, orange and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and rose set a floral base, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy warmth. It settles into vetiver, patchouli, amber and leathery notes, woody, powdery and faintly leathery, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) and Oscar de la Renta Oscar Celebration have a close profile.

Mile High/38

7.0

Parle Moi de Parfum · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Parle Moi de Parfum Mile High/38 is a fresh, fruity unisex scent built around pineapple and Corsican immortelle absolute. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, mainly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Opinion is split on whether it reads feminine or masculine. Pineapple brings a fresh, fruity sweetness, and the immortelle adds a spicy edge to it. Venezuelan tonka bean softens and sweetens the blend, while Indonesian patchouli lays a woody base underneath. A synthetic note runs through the accords. Hollister SoCal (Cologne) and Tom Tailor Cool Mind have a close profile.

Fleur de Canne à Sucre

7.2

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ligne St Barth Fleur de Canne à Sucre is a sweet, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around sugar cane, violet and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with sugar cane, açaí and green leaves, then turns floral at the heart with violet, jasmine and Caribbean rose. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, pineapple and cane sugar sweetens it further, leaving a gourmand, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across fall, summer and spring, and place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Most call it feminine and modern. Guerlain My Insolence and Accessorize Enchanted have a close profile.

Floro

6.6

Jeroboam · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jeroboam Floro is a fresh, fruity unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn in third place and winter well behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, work and everyday use. Voters lean feminine on character, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with pineapple, red apple and green apple, giving a fresh, sweet fruit impression. In the heart, jasmine, sandalwood and floral notes build the floral side. The base of dry woods, cedarwood and white musk leaves a soft, woody ground. La Rive I Am Ideal and Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs have a close profile.

Unue

7.4

Jeroboam · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jeroboam Unue is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity with pineapple, aniseed and bergamot, moves into plum and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and musk. The top notes are pineapple, aniseed, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, plum, ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine add a floral, sweet softness. The base of Australian sandalwood, patchouli and musk leaves a creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine and modern. Its profile is close to ArteOlfatto Wild Orchid and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Pink Boa.

Eternity for Men Flame

7.1

Calvin Klein · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Flame is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter days. It opens with pineapple in front, backed by citrus and sweet accents that keep the fruit bright. In the heart, rosemary adds a spicy, slightly herbal edge. The base rests on labdanum, giving a warm, woody, oriental ground, with a synthetic touch that suits its modern character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. It reads clearly masculine. Hollister SoCal and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan have a close profile.

Whipped Cherry

7.4

Clean · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clean Whipped Cherry is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity structure with a sweet, creamy gourmand warmth. It opens with orange zest, pineapple, wild cherry and coconut water, a fresh, juicy fruit layer. In the heart, praliné, osmanthus, mimosa and almond blossom soften the floral sweetness, and in the base vanilla cream settles over sandalwood and cedarwood, smoothed by musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with winter and autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Decimo

8.0

Gritti · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gritti Decimo opens with bergamot, pineapple and red currant, a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance. Decimo is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters wear it in spring, fall and summer, with winter a smaller choice. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, and it mostly reads as masculine. Among the top notes, bergamot and pineapple give a bright, fruity start, while red currant adds liveliness. In the heart, birch, rose and patchouli bring a green, floral and woody turn. The base of ambergris, vanilla, leathery notes and musk softens it and closes warm and spicy.

Vibrant Leather Bogoss

7.5

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Bogoss is a fresh, fruity and lightly sweet men's fragrance built around pineapple and lemon. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. Daily wear and leisure are the occasions mentioned most, with sport next. It reads masculine, with a modern feel. Lemon's citrus brightness meets the fruity sweetness of pineapple, while cedarwood lays a dry, woody base beneath them. The overall impression is fresh and upbeat, with a somewhat synthetic edge. Route 66 From Coast to Coast and Majouri Jour 5 have a close profile.

Heroïque

7.8

Rancé 1795 · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Heroïque is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, moving from a fruity start to a woody base. The top is apple, bergamot, blackcurrant and pineapple, so it opens fruity and bright. In the heart, Moroccan jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch, while patchouli and birch bring a green, slightly smoky edge. The base of musk, amber, teakwood and Bourbon vanilla sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing. Most voters read it as masculine and pick summer and spring above all, for leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Mazzolari Nero and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure have a close profile.

Syn.ergy.

7.9

Scentologia · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Scentologia Syn.ergy. is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs fruit notes like orange, pear and mango with a floral heart of almond, jasmine and rose. It opens on a bright mix of orange, pear, mango, pineapple and peach, with blackcurrant and apple rounding out the fruit. The heart brings almond, jasmine, rose and saffron, adding floral and spicy softness. The base of cedarwood, musk, moss and amber settles it into a woody, creamy finish. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall and winter have their share. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear, and its character is split between feminine and masculine. Anfas Dhai and Babylon Berlin Liebe have a close profile.

Cigar

7.9

Rémy Latour · 1996

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Rémy Latour Cigar is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, spicy, smoky tobacco base. It begins bright and juicy with bergamot, lemon, pear, pineapple and plum. In the heart, basil, nutmeg and jasmine bring spice and a floral touch. The base of tobacco, patchouli and sandalwood leaves an earthy, resinous, woody warmth. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with office and evening use also suggested. Most voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic.

Thallium

6.9

Yves de Sistelle

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves de Sistelle Thallium is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness and a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it can also work in the evening. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Bergamot and pineapple open it with a bright fruity freshness. Apple, lavender and jasmine form the heart, where the floral side comes through. In the base, musk, cedarwood, patchouli and amber sweeten and soften it. Jeanne Arthes Extreme Limite Energy and Dumont Nitro Black have a close profile.

G

6.6

Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Beverly Hills G is a women's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of grapefruit, pineapple and melon against a woody vetiver and sandalwood base; it has been discontinued. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. The top of grapefruit, pineapple and melon is cool and sweet. In the heart, ginger, peach, orchid and peony add a soft, powdery floral touch. Vetiver and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base, with a synthetic texture running through.

Alaska

6.1

Axe · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Alaska is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Grapefruit and bergamot build the citrus side, while pineapple and melon add a fruity sweetness on top. Aquatic and green accords keep it airy, and lavender, jasmine, sandalwood and amber leave a light woody, spicy base underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and sport lead, and evening is rarely chosen. It reads masculine and modern. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Adidas Team Force have a close profile.

Sharaf the Club

7.4

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zimaya Sharaf the Club is a unisex scent that opens with a fresh, citrusy and fruity brightness and settles into a sweet, lightly spicy and woody line. It starts with apple, bergamot, pineapple and white blossoms, giving a crisp, sugary fruit feel. Birch, orange blossom and amber soften it in the heart, and musk, oakmoss and ambergris stay at the base. The overall impression is clean, sweet and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and voters also find it good value for money. Creed Aventus and Somens Capriccio have a close profile.