The Perfume Library

Reflection Man

8.6

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection Man is a powdery, creamy men's fragrance that balances a fresh, floral feel with spice, sweetness and a woody backdrop. It opens with bitter orange leaf, red pepper and rosemary, a cool, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and Haitian vetiver settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, followed by modern and classic. Amouage Reflection 45 and Scentiments Mirror Man have 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.

Esencia (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Loewe · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Loewe Esencia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, green opening of lavender, juniper and peppers to a dry, earthy base of vetiver and cedar. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. It reads as masculine, sitting somewhere between modern and classic. The top of lavender, juniper, and red and green pepper gives a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, tarragon, basil and cedar carry the green into a woody line. The base of patchouli, moss, vetiver and sandalwood sets a earthy, slightly smoky floor, which tonka bean softens. Citrus and fruity touches stay in the background.

1A-33 (2012)

7.7

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 1A-33 (2012) is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet over a green, lightly spicy backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine gets somewhat more votes, though a fair number of voters read it as masculine. Red pepper and mandarin orange give a bright, slightly spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, linden blossom and magnolia bring a sweet floral note. Iris and cedarwood leave a dry, woody base. Kenzo Le Monde est Beau and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Rausch

7.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rausch is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against a smoky, resinous woodiness, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with red pepper and sandalwood; in the heart, vanilla, patchouli and cypriol pull the sweetness towards something earthy and faintly animalic. Amber and oud dominate the base, and the scent dries down warm, dense and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer days and the office are less likely settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it has a following among women too. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Figuier Eden

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Figuier Eden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business as the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. Bergamot, mandarin orange and red pepper open with a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns green and fruity with green fig, grass and tea. Iris tingitana and amber leave a woody, sweet base. Daniel Josier Under the Figtree and Fragonard Concerto (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

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.

Xeryus Rouge (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Givenchy · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Xeryus Rouge Eau de Toilette leans towards autumn and winter and reads as a masculine scent, spicy, sweet and woody in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn, then winter and spring, with summer picked less often. It suits evenings and nights out best, though leisure, daytime and office wear get votes too. Around half of voters find it masculine. It opens with green cactus and kumquat, a fresh, fruity start. Red pepper adds spice and warmth in the heart, and cedarwood lays a woody base underneath. Fresh and floral sides sit alongside a sweet, oriental tone, with a clearly synthetic feel.

Mon Numéro 10

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 10 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built on cinnamon, red pepper, cedar and frankincense, and it has been discontinued. Cinnamon and red pepper give it a warm, sharp spice, while cedar and frankincense settle that into a woody, resinous base. It stays sweet and oriental throughout, with powdery and smoky touches sitting in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes on masculine versus feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Diptyque Eau Lente and Dior Mitzah have a close profile.

Angel (2011) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Mugler · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with the lightly spicy freshness of bergamot and red pepper. Red fruits and praliné sweeten the heart. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, cedar and white musk settle into a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer trails far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, and most voters call it feminine. Montale Candy Rose and Diesel Spirit of the Brave Intense have a close profile.

Finale (2025)

8.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Finale pairs red pepper, nectarine liqueur, tobacco and benzoin in a fruity, sweet unisex scent that spice and resin keep from turning syrupy. Finale's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. Nights out and evenings lead the occasions, while leisure and daily wear follow. Though unisex, voters read it as somewhat more masculine. It opens with red pepper's spice against the fruity sweetness of nectarine liqueur, with davana adding a light side note. In the heart, datura, benzoin and tobacco carry the scent into a gourmand, resinous warmth. In the base, balsam fir, gaiac wood and vetiver lay a woody foundation. Véronique Nyberg composed it.

The Woods (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Brooklyn Soap Company The Woods Eau de Parfum is a woody, smoky masculine scent that links a bright opening of mandarin orange, ginger and bergamot to the resinous warmth of myrrh, frankincense and amber. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Most see it as masculine, while some call it classic or modern. rag & bone Encens and Strellson Loaded have a close profile. It opens fresh, citrusy and slightly green with mandarin orange, ginger, bergamot, thyme and black pepper. The heart turns powdery and spicy through Iris pallida, nutmeg, absinth and red pepper. In the base, myrrh, cashmere wood, frankincense, musk, Siam benzoin and amber settle into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth.

7 Anónimo

7.9

Loewe · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Loewe 7 Anónimo is a spicy, smoky and woody men's fragrance built around red pepper, leather and vetiver, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it suits evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and for daily wear. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic leaning. Red pepper and frankincense open on a spicy, resinous note. In the heart, leather, vetiver and benzoin come forward, with benzoin softening the edge with sweetness. Sandalwood and labdanum leave a woody, oriental warmth at the base. Fresh and synthetic touches lift the heavier structure slightly. Its profile is close to Bentley for Men Intense and Terrible Teddy.

mb03

7.6

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke mb03 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy start against a resinous, smoky and woody body. Elemi resin, red pepper and Roman chamomile sit in the heart, while ambergris, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense carry the base. Musk and styrax soften the depth, and the woody, oriental accords keep the spice in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a good share read it as feminine. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Avignon and Ojar Encens Cuivre have a close profile.

Live in Colours

7.7

The House of Oud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The House of Oud Live in Colours is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens bright and lightly sweet, with grapefruit, lemon and red fruits. Ginger and red pepper bring spice through the heart, and hinoki cypress, musk and amber settle into a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Atkinsons 44 Gerrard Street and Narcotica Limonata have a close profile.

Air di Gioia

6.8

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Air di Gioia is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a light feel that suits summer and spring. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. The top opens with mandarin orange, neroli and red pepper, with citrus freshness up front. In the heart, orange blossom, peony and ylang-ylang bring a soft, sweet floral note. The base of moss, patchouli and musk settles the scent on a green, aquatic footing. Tom Ford Sole di Positano (Eau de Parfum) and Chabaud Chic et Bohème have a close profile.

A*Men - Le Goût du Parfum

7.5

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men - Le Goût du Parfum is a sweet, spicy and clearly masculine scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is coriander, peppermint, lavender and bergamot, a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, red pepper, patchouli and cedarwood set the spice on a woody base. The base of styrax, coffee, tonka bean and musk pushes it towards the gourmand side, sweet and oriental, with fruity and sweet accords up front. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem and Morph Cruda have a close profile.

Mogadess

7.3

MariaL · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MariaL Mogadess is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, resinous core against sweet, fruity, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and leisure time. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Cinnamon, cardamom and red pepper give it a spicy warmth. Cocoa and vanilla push the sweetness forward, while strawberry and bitter orange add a fruity lift. Amber, benzoin, frankincense and sandalwood form a woody, resinous base.

Hattaï

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Le Couvent Hattaï is a sweet, spicy and gourmand unisex fragrance built around red pepper, cocoa, cade juniper and cinnamon. It opens with the sharp warmth of red pepper; cocoa in the heart softens it and brings the gourmand side forward. The base of cade juniper and cinnamon settles into a woody, resinous, oriental spice warmth laid over the sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Its profile is close to M2J Fragranza Pura Eleganza and Parfums de Marly Oajan.

Simply Elixir

7.7

Jil Sander · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jil Sander Simply Elixir is a spicy, sweet floral with a powdery, creamy and leathery side that leans towards autumn and winter days. It has been discontinued. It opens with red pepper, red ginger and blood orange, which give it a spicy brightness. In the heart, iris, rose and violet form a powdery floral face, with cedarwood adding a dry woodiness. In the base, patchouli, leather and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, leathery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. Votes spread from daily wear to evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Opera and Vivienne Westwood Anglomania have a close profile.

Vanilla & Leather

8.3

S.T. Dupont · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

S.T. Dupont Vanilla & Leather is a sweet, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, while leisure and daytime use sit further back. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and Houbigant Tabac Nomade have a close profile. It opens with the spice of red pepper. The heart holds jasmine, maté and tobacco, and leather and vanilla dominate the base. The accords run sweet, gourmand and spicy, while woody, powdery and smoky tones soften the creamy vanilla.

Kate

6.7

Kate Moss · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kate Moss Kate is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a light fruity edge, leaning towards daily wear and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick spring, summer and fall. It sits most comfortably in daily, leisure and office settings, and is chosen less for nights out. About half of voters call it feminine, and a third find it modern. The top opens with orange blossom, pineapple and red pepper, the fruity sweetness checked by the pepper's spice. Jasmine, violet leaf and peony in the heart add a floral, green freshness. Patchouli, musk and cedarwood in the base dry it down to a woody, powdery finish.

Durra Ambre

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Spirit of Dubai Durra Ambre is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet frame against floral, spicy and creamy tones, and it suits evenings and nights out. The top is bright with aquatic notes, Italian bergamot, grapefruit and peach, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, honey, rose, jasmine sambac and caramel bring a floral sweetness. The base settles into a soft, creamy ground of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, yet its floral sweetness keeps it somewhere in between. Boadicea the Victorious Empire and The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi have a close profile.

Castaña

8.1

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Cloon Keen Atelier Castaña is a female-leaning scent that suits fall and winter best, setting sweetness and spice over an earthy base. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure, business and evening wear leading the occasions. Though it is sold as a women's perfume, voters read it as both masculine and feminine. It opens with caramel, cardamom, red pepper and roasted chestnut, a warm mix of gourmand and spice. Cassia absolute and jasmine then bring a soft floral heart. Haitian vetiver settles underneath as an earthy, woody, slightly smoky base, while green and powdery touches stay in the background.