The Perfume Library

CH Men Privé

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carolina Herrera CH Men Privé is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, favouring evenings and nights out, while summer is rarely chosen. Its character is mostly described as masculine. The top has lavender, cardamom, sage, grapefruit and red thyme, with whisky in the heart. The base is led by leather, tonka bean and benzoin. The spicy, smoky side rests on a sweet, leathery foundation. Alexandria Fragrances A Private Man and Bvlgari Man In Black have a close profile.

Colonia Leather (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

8.1

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather is a masculine scent for autumn and winter evenings, moving from bright citrus into leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and for daily wear. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Homme have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Brazilian orange and raspberry, a bright citrus-fruit start. The heart brings rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, with a spicy tone taking over. In the base, Paraguayan gaiac wood, Atlas cedar and leather settle into a woody, smoky, resinous finish.

1681

7.8

Carthusia · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carthusia 1681 is a fresh, green and floral men's scent, built on mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or classic. The opening brings mandarin orange, coriander, bergamot, rosemary and red thyme. In the heart, lavender, iris and neroli add a floral, powdery softness, while black pepper adds spice. The base turns sweet with vanilla, alongside cedarwood and sandalwood, and frankincense and white musk close it in a resinous, slightly smoky calm.

Mediterraneo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Carthusia · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Mediterraneo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, litsea cubeba, eucalyptus and corn mint, a cool, sharp and airy start. In the heart, green tea, cardamom, mandarin orange and jasmine make it a little fruity, lightly sweet and spicy. White musk in the base softens it all.

Arabians

7.7

Montale · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Arabians is a unisex scent that sets a smoky, leathery and spicy character on a sweet oriental base. Cardamom and red thyme carry the spice, while leather and Malayan oud give the smoky, woody side. Rose and lavender soften that hard texture with a floral touch, and patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth. Musk and ambergris keep the sweetness in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Montale Pure Love and Lattafa Maahir have a close profile.

One Man Show Oud Edition

7.4

Jacques Bogart · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Jacques Bogart One Man Show Oud Edition is a smoky, spicy masculine scent built around oud, leather and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come up most often. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and red thyme, a slightly green, sharp start. In the heart, geranium, spices and oud take over; papyrus, patchouli and leather then settle it onto a woody, earthy, leathery base. The overall impression is synthetic, resinous and animalic. Floris Leather Oud and Sentifique Testostérone have a close profile.

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.

Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Leather Eau de Parfum is a leathery, masculine-leaning scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Sicilian lemon, raspberry and Brazilian orange give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. The heart holds rose, honeysuckle, Paraguayan petigrain and red thyme, where the floral side is balanced by spice. The base of leather, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Atlas cedar settles into a woody, smoky footing.

Istanbul (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gallivant · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Istanbul Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with the spicy trio of bergamot, red thyme and cardamom, moves through opoponax, lavender absolute and patchouli, and settles on a sweet base of vanilla and amber. Bergamot, red thyme and cardamom come first; opoponax, lavender absolute, patchouli and Egyptian geranium then add a resinous, floral depth. In the base, musk, sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and vanilla leave it powdery, creamy and sweetly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it suits either. Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable and Hayari FeHom have a close profile.

Eucalyptus 20

7.5

Le Labo · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 is a unisex scent that sets the cool edge of eucalyptus and hyssop against the resinous woodiness of frankincense and cedarwood. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. It smells fresh and green, with a spicy, smoky woodiness behind. Red thyme and hyssop give it a sharp, herbal bite. Frankincense, labdanum and gurjum balsam add resinous depth, and musk softens them. Oakcha Titan and Commodity Book+ have a close profile.

Le Petit Grain

7.7

Miller Harris · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Le Petit Grain is a fresh unisex scent built on citrus and green notes that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top opens with Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Valencia orange for a bright citrus start. In the heart, Tunisian neroli, petitgrain absolute, tarragon and lavender bring together the floral and green sides, while red thyme and rosemary add a spicy touch. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver dries the scent down on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but it stays open to anyone. Perfumer H Neroli and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Craquelé

7.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Craquelé is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around red thyme, saffron and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red thyme, cypress and violet leaf, a cool, green and spicy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while saffron and cedarwood build a spicy, woody body. The base of leather, frankincense and white musk settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.

Akragas

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Akragas is a fresh, salty unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though many also see it as modern. It opens with Italian myrtle, grapefruit, kelp and Sicilian neroli, which read citrusy, fresh and aquatic. In the heart, Bulgarian geranium, Atlas cedar, red thyme and salt add green, spicy and woody touches. The base of benzoin, Singapore patchouli, musk and Bourbon vanilla turns creamy and soft. Roja Parfums Oceania and Carner Salado have a close profile.

Ballets Rouges

7.3

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Ballets Rouges is a unisex chypre where rose meets patchouli and oakmoss, with a green, spicy edge. It opens with red mandarin orange, bergamot, red thyme and aldehydes, a fresh and lightly spicy brightness. The heart brings a floral, powdery sweetness from rose, ylang-ylang and May rose absolute. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and musk settle it onto an earthy, resinous, woody ground. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though it works as unisex. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Histoires de Parfums 1831 have a close profile.

Folie Rouge

7.0

ID Parfums · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ID Parfums Folie Rouge pairs lipstick and rice powder with orange blossom for a powdery, sweet, floral scent with a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and red thyme, then settles into a creamy, powdery floral heart of lipstick, orange blossom and rice powder. White musk, tonka bean and patchouli sweeten it into a warm, gourmand base, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Zadig & Voltaire Tome 1 - La Pureté for Him and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Panama 1924 (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Panama 1924

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose spicy, woody and powdery side gives it an easy, everyday character. It opens bright with lavender, mint, mandarin orange and lemon. The heart of cumin, Russian coriander, Ceylonese cinnamon, red thyme and rose adds a spicy, slightly sweet depth, and sandalwood closes it in the base with a woody, powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean about equally towards spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic.

Hugo Intense

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Hugo Intense is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that pairs citrus and apple brightness with cinnamon, leather and a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name spring and fall, then summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits a night out. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. The top is red apple, red grapefruit and lime, warmed by cinnamon. In the heart, red thyme and geranium push that freshness in a greener direction. The base of red leather, cedarwood and patchouli sets a woody, slightly sweet floor. The fresh, aquatic and fruity character stays clear from start to finish.

Grasse - Fleur de Provence

7.6

Birkholz · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Birkholz Grasse - Fleur de Provence is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring leads the season votes, with fall and summer close behind and winter trailing. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also gets picked for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with elemi resin, liquorice, blackberry and violet. Rose, red thyme and patchouli form the heart. Vetiver, leather, musk and amber carry the base, settling into a woody, spicy and slightly leathery finish.

Urban Motion Man (Eau de Toilette)

4.0

Puma · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Puma Urban Motion Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of mandarin orange, mint and melon with green apple and red thyme; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, sport and daily wear lead, with business use not far behind. It opens with mandarin orange, mint and melon, fresh and fruity. In the heart, birch leaf, rosemary, red thyme and green apple add a herbal, lightly spicy note. Amber, cistus and woods close it on a woody, slightly sweet warmth.

Kaleidoscope

7.5

Daniel Josier · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Daniel Josier Kaleidoscope is a unisex scent that opens cool and herbal, then settles onto a woody, resinous base. The top notes of mint, green tea, red thyme and eucalyptus give a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, lavender, pine and rosemary carry the green thread on, while patchouli, oud and cedar pull the base in an earthy, woody direction. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with fewer picking winter. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine.

Bad Guy

6.5

Police · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Police Bad Guy is a men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and fall, suiting evenings and leisure time. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, while summer comes last. Evening and leisure wear lead, with daily, business and night out close behind. It reads as masculine. The scent is fresh, green and fruity, with a sweet, gourmand side. Peppermint, red thyme, nutmeg and blood orange open it with a spicy brightness. Geranium, green apple sorbet and white blossoms form the heart. Vetiver, tonka bean, caramel, musk and vanilla settle it into a soft, sweet base. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black (Eau de Parfum) and Lacoste Elegance (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bohemia 265

6.6

Maison Noir · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Bohemia 265 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy and spicy character on a woody base. It opens with cardamom, red thyme and bergamot, giving the top a green, bright feel. In the heart, oregano, white cedarwood and cashmere wood bring the woody side forward. In the base, amberwood and vetiver keep it dry while praliné and tonka bean sweeten it slightly. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and pick leisure and daily wear, with office use also present. In the character votes, the masculine side outweighs the rest. Room 1015 Yesterday and Cartier Roadster have a close profile.

Gula

7.8

Memoize · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Memoize Gula is a unisex scent that softens a floral and green backbone with spice, vanilla and smoky woods, leaning sweet and oriental. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long while without leaving a heavy trail. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. The top opens green and fresh with galbanum, lavender and orange. The heart turns floral and spicy with jasmine, red thyme and clove. The base of black musk, sandalwood, vanilla and vetiver dries down sweet, powdery and slightly smoky. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Gaïac and Guerlain Mahora.

P.D.F.

7.0

V Canto · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto P.D.F. is a unisex scent that opens on Arabian coffee, Italian myrtle and Bourbon vanilla, then turns fresh with seagrass and salt. At first, coffee and vanilla build a sweet, gourmand base, while myrtle and seagrass cut it with a green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, salt, Bulgarian rose, Indian jasmine sambac and red thyme bring a floral side with a spicy edge. Atlas cedar, caramel, coumarin and musk leave a soft, powdery sweetness at the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the votes are few, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear, and it reads equally masculine or feminine. Casamorati La Tosca and Tiziana Terenzi Akragas have a close profile.