The Perfume Library

Aventus

8.4

Creed · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Aventus opens fresh and fruity and settles onto a woody, smoky base, with a clearly masculine character. Aventus has good longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall also fits, and winter plays a smaller part. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, while modern and classic readings also appear. It opens with bergamot, lemon, apple and blackcurrant, a bright fruity start with a thread of spice from pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and pineapple soften the sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, birch and oakmoss leave a woody, smoky trail. Monkoku Royal Vento and Mazzolari Nero have a close profile.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Armaf · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a smoky, woody base. It opens with lemon, bergamot, pineapple, apple and blackcurrant, a fruity and bright start. The heart brings jasmine, rose and birch, and the birch adds a smoky edge. The base holds patchouli, musk, ambergris and vanilla; the woody side leads, with vanilla only softening it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen. Daily wear and leisure come first, though business and evening use also get votes. Half of the voters find it masculine. Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Addicted Intense and Ayat Black Amsterdam have a close profile.

Hacivat

8.2

Nishane · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat is a unisex fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot, then grounds itself in patchouli and oakmoss. The top notes of pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and cedarwood come forward, and the green and spicy sides gain weight. The base of oakmoss, Clearwood™ and dry woods settles into a woody, earthy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions mentioned most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Two perfumes with a close profile are Nishane Hacivat X and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Le Beau Le Parfum

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails well behind. Leisure, a night out and evenings are the occasions mentioned most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and fruity overall: pineapple and coconut bring a sweet, creamy note, with ginger and cypress keeping it lively. Sandalwood, tonka bean and ambergris build a creamy, woody base, while iris and patchouli stay in the background. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Aventus Cologne

8.4

Creed · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Aventus Cologne is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and fruity character, softened by sweet and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions; it reads mostly masculine, with a clearly modern side. The top opens bright with bergamot, ginger, pink pepper and mandarin orange. In the heart, vetiver, pineapple, patchouli and sandalwood pull it in a fruity, woody direction. Birch, musk, tonka bean and styrax in the base round off the sweetness. The Dua Brand Poseidon's Cologne and Montagne Parfums Pineapple Frais have a close profile.

Maahir Legacy

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Maahir Legacy is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and fits daily wear, leisure and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and office settings lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Dior Higher Energy and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit, lime, lavender and spearmint, a fresh, fruity and green start. The heart brings black pepper, juniper berry and rosemary for a spicy, herbal edge. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and tonka bean settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition

8.2

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition is a fresh, citrusy and smoky men's fragrance led by bergamot, pineapple and black pepper. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, lemon and pineapple, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice. Jasmine, rose and freesia soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into cedarwood, leather, patchouli and ambroxan, woody, smoky and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits office and nights out too. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 pour Lui and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Shiseido · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen is a feminine fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a floral heart and settles into a warm, woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly as feminine. It opens with pineapple, peach, bergamot and grapefruit, bright and fruity. The heart is floral, with violet, gardenia and hyacinth, while red apple adds a touch of sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, frankincense and musk leave a soft, warm woodiness.

Leisure in Paradise

8.0

Simone Andreoli · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Simone Andreoli Leisure in Paradise is a fresh, sweet fruity-gourmand scent for summer and spring days, described as unisex. It opens with pineapple and papaya, a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, vanilla and coconut milk turn it creamy and gourmand, while Caribbean woods lay a light woody base under the sweetness. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out are not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes read it as feminine, though some see it as unisex. The Dua Brand Paradise Leisure and Maison Anthony Marmin Mexico have a close profile.

Absolu Aventus

8.5

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Absolu Aventus is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit, ginger and blackcurrant, then moves into a fruity, spicy heart of pineapple and cinnamon. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead slightly, but the seasons are close, and votes spread across leisure, evening, daily and business wear rather than settling on one setting. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, with modern the next most common character. It opens with the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, sharpened by ginger. In the heart, pineapple and cinnamon add sweetness while pink pepper and cardamom deepen the spice. The base of cashmere wood, oakmoss and vetiver gives a woody, slightly smoky footing, softened by musk and ambroxan. Creed Aventus has a close profile.

Qaed Al Fursan

7.6

Lattafa · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan is a men's fragrance that opens with saffron and pineapple and deepens into fir balsam, amber and oud, sitting between fresh and sweet. The top notes of saffron and pineapple give a citrusy, fruity and spicy first impression. In the heart, fir balsam and jasmine pull that freshness towards green and floral. The base of amber, oud and cedarwood settles into a sweet, woody, oriental ground with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next and winter well behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though business and night-out use also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

Cruz del Sur II

8.0

Xerjoff · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a creamy, sweet base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Mango, apple blossom and pineapple give the top a bright, juicy start. In the heart, green leaves and floral notes soften the fruit, while musk, cedarwood and vetiver in the base settle it into a dry, creamy sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Desire II and Rirana Coconut Nanas have a close profile.

Crème de Cuir (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

bdk Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Crème de Cuir Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bergamot, pineapple and mandarin orange against suede and vanilla, giving fresh fruit a creamy leather finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Opinion on whether it reads feminine or masculine is split, with a slight edge to feminine. The top is bergamot, pineapple and mandarin orange: citrusy, lightly sweet and bright. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, sandalwood a woody warmth and suede a soft, leathery touch. The base of musk, vanilla absolute and birch keeps it creamy, sweet and leathery.

Honor & Glory

7.5

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Honor & Glory is a unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet and gourmand character, its creamy, spicy side suiting fall and winter evenings best. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Fall, winter and spring lead the season votes, with summer trailing behind. It is picked mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. The top pairs crème brûlée with pineapple for a sweet, fruity start. In the heart, black pepper, cinnamon, benzoin and turmeric add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, moss and cashmeran settles into a creamy, soft finish. Lattafa Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends and Paris Corner Date Caramel have a close profile.

Nightflight (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Joop! · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Nightflight Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a sweet, floral warmth; it has been discontinued. The top opens with juniper, bergamot, lavender and lemon, with pineapple adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral touch, and almond supports the sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and musk settle into the base. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn behind; daily and leisure wear dominate, while business and evening also get votes. Nikos Sculpture Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Dubai - Turath

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Turath is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, oud and rose, and it leans towards evenings and cooler weather. It opens with peach, cinnamon and cardamom, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. In the heart, saffron, oud and rose form a floral and woody core. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweetens as it settles into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. It reads most often as masculine, though it remains unisex. Nabeel Irth and The Dua Brand Heritage have a close profile.

Orion (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Orion Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a green, spicy and smoky texture. Red currant, bergamot, apple and pineapple give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, patchouli, oregano and thyme add a green, spicy air, while birch strengthens the smoky side. The base of frankincense, cedar, amber and oud sets a woody, warm ground. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Afnan Supremacy (Silver) and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. The top is green notes and bergamot, while the heart brings melon, pineapple, amber and gourmand notes. Woody notes, musk and vanilla soften the base. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords, and the woody side stays in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Orientica Royal Amber and Orientica Classic have a close profile.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around apple, rum and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Apple and pineapple give it a bright, juicy feel, while bergamot and cardamom add a light touch of spice. Rum and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, and cedarwood, moss and ambroxan give it a woody base.

Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男...

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女...

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lei/elle/she/ella/女... is a powdery scent for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lime, brightened by the fruitiness of pear and pineapple, with tuberose adding a floral touch. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope and orris root into a soft, powdery bouquet. As it dries, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, warm woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Purple Accento and Anfas Salam have a close profile.