The Perfume Library

Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and nights out. The scent reads as a whole, warm and creamy. Vanilla, Siam benzoin and two kinds of tonka bean give it a gourmand softness, while Spanish labdanum adds resinous depth. Ceylonese cinnamon leaf brings a spicy warmth, and Provençal lavender lightly balances the sweetness. Oriental and woody tones run quietly underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is read as more masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine.

Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dior · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody warmth underneath that makes it easy to wear day to day. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, though it is also worn for nights out. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and modern. Calabrian bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a bright start. Sichuan pepper and pink pepper add spice, while geranium brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli, vetiver, elemi resin and Ambrox build a woody, slightly sweet base with a clean, synthetic sheen.

Sauvage Elixir

8.1

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Dior Sauvage Elixir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a woody, oriental backbone, opened up by a fresh start. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, with many calling it classic. Grapefruit, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon give it a bright, spicy opening, with Provençal lavender at the heart. In the base, patchouli, liquorice, Haitian vetiver and amber notes pull the scent towards a sweet, woody warmth.

9pm

7.9

Afnan Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes 9pm is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, creamy gourmand warmth, and it suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following and summer last. It is worn mostly on nights out and evenings, and few choose it for the office. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens with apple, bergamot and Provençal lavender alongside cinnamon, giving a fresh, lightly spicy and fruity start. Orange blossom and lily of the valley sit in the heart. In the base, amber, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy warmth.

Beau de Jour (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum is a green, fougère-style men's scent led by lavender and Provençal lavender. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, while winter trails behind. It leans towards daily wear and the office, with evening and night out chosen less. Half of the voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. The top is lavender and Provençal lavender. In the heart, basil, geranium, Cape snow bush and oakmoss give it a fresh, green, earthy feel. In the base, amber and patchouli sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing.

Oceania (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oceania Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around rosemary, mandarin orange and thyme. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine on character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, which give a green, spicy freshness. Violet and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base.

Encre Noire Sport

7.7

Lalique · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lalique Encre Noire Sport is a men's fragrance that balances the earthy, smoky side of vetiver with the freshness of citrus and aquatic notes. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, Provençal lavender and cypress, a clean, citrusy first impression. In the heart, nutmeg adds spice, aquatic notes keep it cool, and two vetivers give it a green, woody, earthy spine. Musk and cashmere wood soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and mostly reads as masculine. Lalique Encre Noire (Eau de Toilette) and Carven Vétiver (2008) have a close profile.

Icon

7.9

Dunhill · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Icon is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, its green and spicy side resting on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Most call its character masculine, with a strong classic streak. It opens with Italian bergamot, petitgrain, black pepper and neroli absolute. Juniper berry, cardamom, Provençal lavender and sage in the heart keep it airy, herbal and lightly spiced. Vetiver, leather, iris, oud and oakmoss in the base settle it into a calm, woody finish. Stefano Ricci Firenze and Penhaligon's Juniper Sling have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense

7.9

Valentino · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the warm sweetness of vanilla and ginger on a fresh, woody base of lavender and vetiver. It opens with vanilla and ginger, sweet and spicy from the start. In the heart, Provençal lavender and nutmeg bring freshness along with a soft, floral and powdery edge. Haitian vetiver forms a woody base, while fruity and creamy touches keep the sweetness rounded. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and reads as masculine and modern.

Halloween Man X

7.3

Halloween · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Halloween Man X is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Cardamom, Provençal lavender and lemon give it a fresh, aromatic start. Coffee, whisky, cinnamon and leather come forward in the heart, while frankincense, amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and close it creamy, woody and oriental. Gourmand and leathery touches stay present beneath the fresh opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Spicebomb and Armani Code Profumo share a close profile.

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.

Petit Matin

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose green and floral side is softened by a light sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days. Calabrian lemon and Provençal lavender bring coolness and a clean feel. Orange blossom and hawthorn carry the floral side, while litsea cubeba keeps the citrus lively. Musk and ambroxan leave a soft, creamy base underneath, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a bright, smooth finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the leading occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it sits comfortably on either side. Alexandria Fragrances Sunday Morning and The Dua Brand A Dua Sunrise have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy

7.9

Valentino · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with red apple, bergamot and cardamom. The apple and bergamot brightness meets the spice of cardamom at the start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Provençal lavender and clary sage add a floral, lightly aromatic feel. Tobacco and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with night out, leisure and evening the favored occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Santana Bay and Joop! Joop! Homme Ice have a close profile.

Libre Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with saffron, ginger, mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot for a bright, spicy start. Lavender and orange blossom lead the heart. In the base, honey, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand warmth, while vetiver steadies the sweetness. Rabanne Olympēa Legend and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

K (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana K Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with juniper berry, Sicilian lemon and blood orange. In the heart, Provençal lavender and geranium keep it cool while chili adds a touch of spice. Cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver set it on a woody base, with fresh, aquatic and sweet sides running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream

7.3

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of Italian mandarin orange, pineapple and key lime with a sweet, spiced body. Citrus and pineapple give a bright first impression. In the heart, Provençal lavender, Madagascan geranium, cinnamon and gingerbread turn it sweeter and spicier. Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle that sweetness onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Sauvage Parfum have a close profile.

Bracken Man

8.0

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Bracken Man is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green air of bergamot, cypress and Provençal lavender against the woody warmth of sandalwood and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is worn for everything from daily use and the office to evenings out. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness folded into lavender and cypress greens, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. In the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood, cinnamon and geranium come forward, and musk and patchouli give the base an earthy depth. The overall shape is fougère.

Sauvage Extrait

7.4

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Dior Sauvage Extrait opens with Provençal lavender, Ambroxan and Calabrian bergamot, then turns darker around Vietnamese oud and patchouli: a distinctly masculine scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it is chosen for most. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most see it as masculine and modern. It is rarely chosen for daytime or the office. The top notes of lavender, bergamot and Ambroxan give a fresh, clean start. Vietnamese oud in the heart adds a resinous, smoky weight. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar wood, Atlas cedar and Madagascan vetiver build a woody, earthy foundation, with spicy and animal tones running through it. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud and Frapin Nevermore have a close profile.

Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

John Varvatos · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Voters mostly call it masculine, with a good share also calling it modern. The top is Sicilian clementine, mandarin orange, thyme and Provençal lavender, pairing citrus with a herbal freshness. The heart adds Indian orange jessamine, African orange blossom and ginger for a soft floral and spicy touch. Woody base notes such as Georgywood® and Kephalis close it on a clean, even footing.

The Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Essential Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Essential Parfums The Musc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen least. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. It is sold as unisex, though most voters find its character feminine. The scent reads as a single whole: red ginger and Provençal lavender give a clean, lightly spicy freshness, while Australian sandalwood and beeswax settle it on a woody, creamy base. Serenolide and Nirvanolide® bring out the sweet, powdery and synthetic side. A floral tone stays in the background.

Pour Homme

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grauton Parfums Pour Homme is a fresh chypre-fougère for men, now discontinued, that sets a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and lime against a dry, green base of lavender, cedarwood and vetiver. Citrus comes first, then the spicy edge of nutmeg, clove and coriander seed. In the heart, Provençal lavender, cedarwood and jasmine lead; the base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss absolute dries down into a woody, earthy chypre. The overall impression is fresh, green and classic. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Ralph's Club (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ralph Lauren · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, spicy and woody base, a masculine scent that suits daily wear from spring through autumn. It opens bright with grapefruit, Provençal lavender and apple. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, clary sage and geranium absolute soften that freshness. The base builds a woody frame from Haitian vetiver, Virginia cedar and patchouli, while cashmeran carries the sweet, synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Ralph's Club Parfum and Montblanc Explorer Platinum have a close profile.

Russian Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Memo Paris · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Russian Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with warm leather, and it leans towards fall and spring days. It opens with white thyme, cypriol and lily of the valley; in the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and rosemary build a herbal fougère line. The base holds vetiver, leather, patchouli and vanilla, where the leathery, woody side gradually takes over and the vanilla softens its edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure, evening and daily wear, with business settings close behind. It reads mostly masculine, and many voters call it classic. Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense and Cartier Roadster (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.