The Perfume Library

Safari for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Safari for Men Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine scent that sets a green, citrus freshness against a leathery, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and its use spreads across daytime, leisure and evening. It reads as masculine and classic. Bergamot, lemon, lavender and neroli give it a bright opening. Jasmine, rose and cinnamon add a floral, spicy heart. Cedar, leather and oakmoss settle into an earthy, woody base.

2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a spicy, resinous and woody oud base. The top pairs cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute with green notes for a crisp start. In the heart, magnolia, rose, cinnamon and pimento add floral and spicy warmth. Oud, labdanum and vetiver lead the base, while musk and ambergris soften its sweet, resinous texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are fairly close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo and Ormonde Jayne Black Gold have a close profile.

Pour Homme (1978) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is a classic-leaning masculine chypre that sets a fresh, green opening over woody, leathery and animalic depths; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Juniper, lavender, sage and bergamot open it fresh and green, with nutmeg adding spice. In the heart, vetiver, rose and patchouli lead, joined by clove and cedarwood. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, leather and musk settles into a smoky, resinous, earthy ground. Trussardi Uomo and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Woman in Gold (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Oriental

Kilian Woman in Gold is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance led by rose, vanilla absolute and tonka bean. Bergamot adds a light freshness at the start, but floral rose and creamy vanilla quickly take over. Patchouli and Akigalawood® give the sweetness a woody depth, so the overall impression is oriental, soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most see it as a feminine scent. Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Limitless Shopping Via della Spiga

8.0

Trussardi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Trussardi Limitless Shopping Via della Spiga is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, creamy base, and sits close to everyday wear. It opens with honeycomb absolute, Italian bergamot and apple, a fruity and bright first impression. At the heart, rose and jasmine join honey and sweeten the blend. As it settles, hawthorn, tonka bean and musk come forward, and the gourmand, powdery side turns into a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use not far behind. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. Sabé Masson Parisian Rhapsody and Laura Biagiotti Forever have a close profile.

Mansa

8.1

pernoire · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pernoire Mansa is a unisex scent that opens with blackberry, orris root and pink pepper, then deepens its floral-fruity sweetness with spice and oud. Up top, the fruity sweetness of blackberry meets the powdery coolness of orris root and the bite of pink pepper. In the heart, rose, saffron and amber take over, while oud and blackcurrant add a darker depth. The base of patchouli, moss, musk and heliotrope settles it into a woody, slightly leathery, oriental ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, while summer is the weakest fit. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Prodigieux - Le Parfum

7.5

Nuxe · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum is a floral, sweet and lightly creamy women's fragrance that opens with citrus and suits warm days and relaxed, everyday wear. Bergamot, mandarin orange and orange blossom give it a bright citrus start. At the heart, magnolia, gardenia and rose form a soft floral bouquet. The base of coconut milk and vanilla turns it powdery and gourmand, while mineral notes keep the sweetness from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Nuxe Prodigieux - Le Parfum Gold and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Rosa Moceniga

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Merchant Of Venice Rosa Moceniga is a fresh floral for women that sets rose against blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian lemon. It opens green and bright with rose, blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, rose absolute, magnolia and lotus deepen the floral side. The base of musk, crystal amber, white cedarwood and vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evenings and nights out draw fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Robert Piguet Rose Perfection and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Sensuous Noir

7.6

Estēe Lauder · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Sensuous Noir opens on rose, black pepper and queen-of-the-night and settles into benzoin, amber and vanilla, a sweet, spicy floral-oriental that has been discontinued. At the start, rose and black pepper sit side by side while queen-of-the-night softens the floral side. In the heart, lily, patchouli and crème noir come forward, and the scent turns woody and powdery. The base of benzoin, amber, vanilla and honey sweetens it and leaves a slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; daytime and office wear are chosen far less. Most voters read it as feminine.

Etra

7.3

Etro · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Etro Etra is a unisex scent that sets a spicy floral opening of pimento, Ceylonese cinnamon and rose over a soft, creamy base of sandalwood, milk and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes are pimento, Bourbon geranium, Ceylonese cinnamon and rose, with the spice up front and the flowers close behind. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood and milk pull it towards a woody, creamy feel. Vanilla, musk and amber in the base keep the sweetness and powdery warmth going, while the fresh accord leaves a light brightness on top. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Etro Raving and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Prada L'Eau Ambrée

7.5

Prada · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada L'Eau Ambrée opens with lemon and citrus fruits and settles through patchouli and rose into opoponax, ambergris and vanilla; it is a feminine fragrance that has been discontinued. It starts fresh and citrusy, then patchouli and rose take over the heart. In the base, opoponax, ambergris and vanilla sweeten it and add a resinous, powdery warmth. Woody and spicy tones stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening wear leads the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and Coty Emeraude (Eau de Cologne) have a close profile.

Tendre Poison (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dior Tendre Poison Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, tangerine and galbanum for a fresh, green start. The heart carries rose, tuberose, neroli and honey in a sweet floral mix. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Turathi (Brown)

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around amber, patchouli and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least suggested season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with woody notes, amber, patchouli and ozonic notes. Towards the heart, vanilla and spicy notes add a warm, gourmand sweetness. The base holds aquatic notes, balsamic notes and rose, so the resinous, oriental feel ends on a soft floral touch. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Obelisk (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

MCM · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MCM Obelisk Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose over sandalwood, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Obelisk wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, and most describe its character as feminine and classic. The top opens with bergamot, peach, citrus fruits and the green edge of galbanum. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while thyme adds a spicy note. In the base, sandalwood, moss, ambergris and vanilla carry it into a woody, smoky, sweet warmth, with animal and resinous accords in the background. Its profile is close to DKNY Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum).

Original Musk Blend No. 1

7.3

Kiehl's · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kiehl's Original Musk Blend No. 1 is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet character on a powdery, woody musk base. It opens with bergamot and orange blossom, while rose, ylang-ylang, neroli and lily fill the heart with flowers. Tonka bean, patchouli and musk in the base sweeten it and add a spicy, faintly animal warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season, which fits its warm build. It suits leisure time and evenings; voters call it more masculine and classic than not, yet it wears comfortably on men and women alike. Carrement Belle Also / So and Joop! Joop! Femme have a close profile.

Aoud Blue Notes

7.5

Mancera · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Aoud Blue Notes is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed daily wear and leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, green notes and Italian citrus fruits for a bright start. In the heart, violet, orris root, ylang-ylang, rose and patchouli add a soft floral layer. The base of woody notes, leather, vanilla and amber turns warmer and sweeter as it dries, while the fresh, aquatic, fruity feel keeps running underneath.

Ma Dame (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that moves into a floral, fruity and sweet heart; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with orange zest, bright and clean. Rose and grenadine carry the heart, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. Musk and cedarwood in the base soften that sweetness and settle it onto a light woody ground, with a faintly synthetic sheen running underneath. Majouri Jour 5 and Lacoste L.12.12 Rose have a close profile.

Izia

7.6

Sisley · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Izia is a fresh floral with citrus and green touches, a feminine scent that sits easily in daytime wear. It opens bright and lightly spicy with aldehydes, pink pepper and Calabrian white bergamot. The heart gathers rose, jasmine, peony, lily of the valley and angelica into a floral bouquet, softened by fruity and sweet accords. In the base, musk, cedar and amber settle it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, unobtrusive trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Kelly Calèche (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Hermès · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Kelly Calèche Eau de Toilette opens with narcissus, grapefruit and lily of the valley and settles on iris and leather; it is a fresh, floral scent aimed at women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen least. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Le Couvent Eau du Cloître share a close profile. The top is fresh, green and citrusy, with narcissus, grapefruit and lily of the valley. In the heart, mimosa, rose and tuberose soften the floral side. In the base, iris and leather bring a powdery, woody, lightly leathery finish.

Passage d'Enfer

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It is chosen most for leisure and daytime, and it also gets votes for work and evenings. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine, with no clear split between the two. Rose and ginger give it a fresh, lightly spicy opening. In the heart, lily, frankincense and oud come forward, and the floral side takes on a resinous, smoky edge. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin, cedar and white musk soften it and settle it onto a woody ground.

Breath of God (Perfume)

7.0

Lush · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lush Breath of God is a unisex perfume that most voters place in autumn and winter, and that suits leisure hours and evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards autumn, then winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It reads fresh, floral and green: lemon and neroli bring brightness, jasmine and rose build the floral side, and melon adds a light fruity touch. Beneath that, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver give a woody, earthy, slightly smoky base, softened by amber and musk with a resinous warmth.

Exit the King

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Exit the King is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and floral chypre character, suited to relaxed daytime and office wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, pink pepper and aldehydes, a bright, spicy start softened by musk. The heart brings jasmine, rose and lily of the valley, adding a green floral note. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and moss absolute sets a woody chypre foundation, joined by Orcanox.

Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante

7.7

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante is a fresh, citrusy and spicy scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, crisp start, while ginger and pepper add a sharp, spicy edge. Rose softens the floral side, and cedar with white musk leaves a green, clean base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It is seen as feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Guerlain Rouge Bonheur and Origins Ginger Essence have a close profile.

Zafferano

8.2

Acqua di Parma · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Zafferano is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a floral, sweet body and a touch of spice. The opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange is bright and clean, with coriander seed adding a light spicy edge. At the heart, orange blossom, saffron, rose and jasmine sambac lead, before tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla settle it into a creamy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and nights out lead the occasions; voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, though a fair share call it feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (2023) (Parfum Cheveux) and Nishane Tempfluo have a close profile.