The Perfume Library

1 Million (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Rabanne · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Red mandarin orange and peppermint give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, cinnamon and rose absolute bring spice and sweetness, and the base settles into a warm, woody-oriental mix of leather and amberketal. The overall impression is gourmand, synthetic and clearly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear; summer and the office are chosen less. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million Intense have a close profile.

City of Stars

7.9

Louis Vuitton · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton City of Stars is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, lemon, lime, red mandarin orange and blood orange build its bright, fruity side. Tiaré adds a soft floral touch, while sandalwood and musk settle it onto a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet base. The notes blend into one smooth whole rather than separate layers. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Alexandria Fragrances City of Angels and Elevate Doux Chemin have a close profile.

Orange Sanguine

7.8

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is a fresh, floral-tinged unisex citrus scent led by blood orange, red mandarin and bitter orange. Orange Sanguine wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The top is blood orange, red mandarin and Spanish bitter orange, giving a fresh, fruity, slightly sweet opening. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Madagascan pepper and geranium add a soft floral touch to the citrus. The base of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean dries it down onto a woody, sweet footing.

1 Million Privé

8.0

Rabanne · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne 1 Million Privé is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets cinnamon and red mandarin orange against shisha tobacco, myrrh, patchouli and tonka bean absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Legend Night have a close profile. It opens with cinnamon and red mandarin orange, spicy and fruity-sweet. In the heart, shisha tobacco and myrrh push it towards gourmand and oriental territory. Patchouli and tonka bean absolute leave a woody, creamy, warm base, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it.

Tales from Zanzibar

8.6

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Tales from Zanzibar is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy fruitiness with a creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. It opens bright and cooling with mint, red mandarin orange, lime and pink pepper. In the heart, coconut, blackcurrant and guava build a sweet, creamy fruit accord. The base of candied fruits, ambergris, musk and oud settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can carry into the evening. Masculine and modern votes run close, with a fair share calling it feminine. Mes Bisous Passion Island and Molinard Figue have a close profile.

Tinharé

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Couvent Tinharé is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More voters call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine, so it works for both. It opens with red mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and blond woods set a floral, woody base. Vanilla absolute takes over at the bottom and settles the scent into a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Cash for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

La Rive

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Cash for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a spicy, sweet and woody structure. Mint, grapefruit and red mandarin orange give the top a cool, fruity lift. In the heart, cinnamon, spices and rose add a sweet, slightly powdery warmth. The base of woody notes, blond leather, patchouli and amber leaves an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads clearly masculine. One Avenue Onyx and Zync Audacity have a close profile.

Chipmunk

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zoologist Chipmunk is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around hazelnut, quince and fir balsam absolute. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex. It opens with quince, cardamom, nutmeg and pink pepper, a spicy, fruity start. Hazelnut and chamomile then soften the sweetness, while fir balsam and oak absolute add a forest feel. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli settles into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic woodiness.

1 Million Intense

6.9

Rabanne · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, red mandarin orange and black pepper and settles on patchouli and white leather. The opening pairs saffron, black pepper and cardamom with the fruity sweetness of mandarin. In the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and neroli add a floral warmth. The base of patchouli, white leather, orris root and sandalwood leaves it woody, leathery and gourmand-sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Steamed Rainbow

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Steamed Rainbow is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, red mandarin orange and elemi resin, giving a bright citrus feel. In the heart, almond blossom, grass and green cedar turn it green and floral, with aquatic and earthy touches sitting in the background. Vetiver, violet and a mist note hold that freshness on a calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters see it as modern, with feminine and masculine votes close to each other. It has a close profile to CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Loewe Earth.

Eau Lente

7.2

Diptyque · 1986

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Diptyque Eau Lente is a sweet, spicy unisex scent led by opoponax and cinnamon, rounded out with cedar and red mandarin orange. Resinous opoponax and cinnamon give it a warm, soft sweetness. Cedar lays a woody base under that sweetness, while red mandarin orange lightens the weight a little. The accords read gourmand, oriental and powdery. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara and L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 10 have a close profile.

1 Million Absolutely Gold

7.5

Rabanne · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold, a discontinued men's fragrance, pairs red mandarin orange, cinnamon and oud in a sweet, spicy build. Red mandarin orange and peppermint open it, with cinnamon and rose absolute at the heart and iris and oud underneath. Floral and fruity accords sit on a sweet, gourmand base, while spicy, woody and leathery touches push it in an oriental direction, with a synthetic sheen running through. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Intense and Milton-Lloyd Pure Gold have a close profile.

Greyfruit

8.1

Grauton Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Grauton Parfums Greyfruit is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic unisex scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, while winter is barely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. In character it leans slightly masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with neroli, blood orange and bergamot carrying the citrus, while pink pepper, ginger and nutmeg add a light spice. In the heart, grapefruit, clary sage and mineral water give a juicy, cool feel. Musk and ambergris in the base soften the sweet, fruity line. The overall impression is clean, with a synthetic edge. Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim and Davidoff Cool Water Grapefruit & Sage have a close profile.

Macaque

7.1

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Macaque is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with a fruity lift and an earthy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with red mandarin orange and green apple for freshness, while cedar lays down a woody base. In the heart, jasmine tea, ylang-ylang and honey add a soft floral note, and galbanum sharpens the green side. The base of musk, tree moss, green tea and white oud leaves a clean, earthy finish.

Love & Crime

8.4

Ex Idolo · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ex Idolo Love & Crime is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter, with citrus and spice resting on a creamy base. It opens with red mandarin orange and pink pepper, then softens in the heart into floral notes, star anise and sugar. Vanilla cake and cocoa dominate the base, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly spiced gourmand impression. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night out. Though unisex, more voters read it as feminine than masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Heart & Havoc and MAD Parfumeur Love Me.

Carios

5.8

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Carios opens on saffron, red mandarin orange and pink pepper, then settles onto cedarwood and vetiver, giving a fresh, spicy fragrance aimed at men. Most voters pick it for autumn, with spring and winter next and summer trailing. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily wear sits close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters call it masculine and modern. The top notes of saffron, red mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot give a bright, fruity and peppery start. Red thyme, black pepper and geranium carry the spice into the heart. In the dry-down, roasted tonka bean sweetens things while cedarwood and vetiver give a woody base. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Maison Margiela On a Date have a close profile.

Papavero Soave

7.4

L'Erbolario · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Erbolario Papavero Soave is a floral, fruity fragrance with a sweet, powdery and creamy feel, made for women. It opens fruity with red mandarin orange, peach and plum. The heart is a floral bouquet of neroli, rose, jasmine and poppy. Moss, sandalwood, vanilla and amber close it with a woody, gourmand sweetness, while a spicy, oriental touch stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Over half of voters find it feminine. Laura Biagiotti Venezia and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Anonimo Veneziano (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2006

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Anonimo Veneziano Eau de Parfum is a citrus-opening, floral and sweet scent with a powdery, resinous and woody feel, made for women and best suited to fall evenings. The top notes of orange, bergamot and red mandarin orange give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, ylang-ylang, damask rose and water lily build a floral core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla carries it into a warm, sweet, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Hermès 24, Faubourg (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cuir Fétiche

7.6

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche is a floral, sweet and leathery women's fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge. It opens with red mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon, with geranium alongside. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine form a floral base, while leather and iris add a powdery, leathery tone. The base of patchouli, musk, ambergris and sandalwood closes it with a woody, animalic warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, but a fair number call it masculine. Knize Ten Golden Edition and Dior Cuir Cannage have a close profile.

Iris Ebène / Cuir d'Iris

7.3

Atelier Materi · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Atelier Materi Iris Ebène / Cuir d'Iris is a powdery, spicy unisex fragrance that pairs floral and leathery sides, and it suits autumn and spring days best. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and office wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine. It opens with mandarin petitgrain, pimento and red mandarin orange, a bright citrus-and-spice start. In the heart, pink pepper, iris and suede bring a powdery, leathery character. The base of Peru balsam, sandalwood and musk settles into a creamy, woody warmth.

Slut Élixir

8.8

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Slut Élixir is a unisex scent with a woody base that pairs bright citrus freshness with a fruity, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with Bulgarian lavender, red mandarin orange, peppermint and lemon. The heart turns fruity and sweet with rhubarb, plum, apple and peach, while tonka bean, vanilla and amber make it creamy and gourmand. White musk, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind, and it suits night outs and evenings best. It leans masculine and modern, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Maverick and Slut, both by Aaron Terence Hughes, have a close profile.

Mandarine Sanguine / Ruby Tangerine

7.2

Comptoir Cologne

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Comptoir Cologne Mandarine Sanguine / Ruby Tangerine softens bright red mandarin with musk and woody notes, a fresh, sweet citrus that suits spring and summer days. Red mandarin leads, juicy and fruity, with a faint touch of spice behind it. In the heart, aromatic notes keep the scent green and airy, while musk and woody notes in the base settle it into a calm, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without pushing itself on a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Filed as a men's perfume, it is split between masculine and feminine in the votes. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Caron Eau de Cologne and El Nabil Musc Khalifa.

Slut (2023)

8.8

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Slut is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a sweet, creamy, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and lively with lemon, red mandarin orange and peppermint. In the heart, toffee, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it into something creamy and powdery, while white musk and patchouli in the base keep that sweetness in check. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions. Modern and masculine are the top character votes, yet a good share also reads it as feminine, so it doesn't sit neatly on one side.

Cologne du Maghreb (2021)

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Cologne du Maghreb is a unisex cologne that joins a fresh opening of bergamot, grapefruit and lavender to a floral heart of rose and orange blossom. Citrus leads at first: bergamot, grapefruit, clementine and lemon, with rosemary and clary sage adding a green, herbal edge. The heart brings Moroccan rose, neroli and orange blossom forward, and the base settles into a sweet, woody floor of labdanum, Java vetiver and Atlas cedar. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is best enjoyed close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share also call it feminine.