The Perfume Library

Kristiansand New York

6.5

Kristiansand New York · 2009

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Kristiansand New York opens with black pepper, nutmeg and green mandarin, then moves into a woody, green heart: a fresh, spicy men's fragrance. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards office and daily wear. Half the character votes call it masculine. The pepper and nutmeg are softened by fruity green mandarin. Sage, cedarwood and white lavender give the heart a green, woody feel, while tonka bean and amber add sweetness over oakmoss and woods, leaving a powdery base.

Fosforo

7.9

Arpa

Green · Spicy · Woody

Arpa Fosforo is a green, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, with a woody, smoky and earthy character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and also works for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. It opens with petitgrain and saffron, a green, spicy start. In the heart, sage, iris and myrrh bring a powdery, resinous layer. The base of hiba wood and mugwort keeps it woody, smoky and earthy. Moresque Aurum and Aēsop Ouranon have a close profile.

401 - Lavender & Juniper

7.4

N.C.P. · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

N.C.P. 401 - Lavender & Juniper is a fresh, green and woody fougère that leans towards spring and summer and suits relaxed, everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither shouts nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick summer, spring and fall, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. It is labelled unisex, though voters most often read it as masculine. It opens with juniper, citrus notes and fresh notes. In the heart, sage, sandalwood and iris carry it from green towards woody and lightly floral. Hay and musk soften the base, with a spicy touch in the background. Parfums de Marly Galloway and Technique Indiscrète Lavandor share a close profile.

Herbs & Sea Salt

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Herbs & Sea Salt is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards a light, clean sea-air character. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it neither fades quietly nor dominates a room. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. Citrus and fresh accords come first, with green and woody tones in the background. Sea salt and sage carry the scent, while ambrette seed softens them and adds a smooth edge to the salty, herbal feel. Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt and Grace' Routine Saline have a close profile.

Aigner |man|² Evolution (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Aigner · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner |man|² Evolution Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, work and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, while few choose winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, and both longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, orange and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, sage, violet and nutmeg add a floral, spicy and green touch. The base of musk, Virginia cedar, leather, patchouli and amber dries down woody and sweet. Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes and Creed Asian Green Tea have a close profile.

Lavanda Imperiale

7.7

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Lavanda Imperiale is a fresh, green unisex scent with lavender at its heart, bergamot and ylang-ylang above it and sage underneath. Bergamot and ylang-ylang open with a citrusy, lightly floral brightness. Lavender takes over in the heart, and sage in the base pulls the scent towards a woody, spicy line. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Jardin du Nil and Majouri Noor Neroli have a close profile.

Legno di Guajaco e Pepe Nero

7.3

Tesori d'Oriente

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tesori d'Oriente Legno di Guajaco e Pepe Nero is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance with smoky and leathery touches, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with a bright citrus lift of bergamot, orange, neroli and mandarin orange. The heart turns spicy and herbal with black pepper, cardamom and sage, softened by lavender and tarragon. The base carries the smoky woody line through gaiac wood, tobacco and cedarwood, while tonka bean and coumarin add sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and it also works in the office. It reads masculine and classic. Tesori d'Oriente Legno di Guajaco and Amouage Journey Man have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Patchouly

7.9

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Patchouly is a woody, spicy fragrance for men that leans towards autumn and winter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and few choose it for summer. Voters mostly read it as masculine, then classic, though some find it feminine. Patchouli, sandalwood and palo santo build a woody, earthy, smoky base. Ginger and sage add a spicy, slightly herbal edge, while bergamot lightens the whole. Turkish rose softens it with a floral, sweet touch, and a resinous warmth runs alongside.

Thurible (2020)

7.1

Rook Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Rook Perfumes Thurible is a unisex scent that reads smoky, resinous and earthy, with a heavy spiced and leathery character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a measured presence. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer hardly features. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with sage, clove, black pepper and ash, a dry, spicy, smoky start. In the heart, frankincense, rose, patchouli and labdanum add a resinous warmth. The base settles on moss, ambergris and leather, an earthy, leathery floor. Rook Perfumes Thurible (2018) and Sigilli Electra have a close profile.

L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense

7.1

Lacoste · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a green, spicy and slightly leathery edge that suits everyday wear. Cardamom and mandarin orange open it cool and bright. In the heart, mugwort, lavender and sage bring a green, aromatic feel. Vetiver, leather and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base, while the sweet accord softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. Penhaligon's Endymion and Stefano Ricci Firenze have a close profile.

Red Eclipse

8.5

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Red Eclipse is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with leather and a touch of smoke running underneath. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It reads clearly masculine and suits both everyday wear and evenings out. The notes are bergamot, sage and leather. Bergamot and the citrus accord give a bright start, sage adds a herbal edge, and leather brings a smoky, woody depth. Fruity and sweet accords soften the spicy side. Montblanc Explorer Extreme and Zara Vibrant Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

2 - The Black Suit Eau de Performance

7.3

Gammon · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Gammon 2 - The Black Suit Eau de Performance is a sweet, woody men's scent that sets a fresh opening of sage, lavender and bergamot against the spice of cardamom and black pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It is placed most often in the evening and on nights out, then in leisure wear. Many call it masculine, with some seeing it as modern and others as classic. It opens with sage, lavender and bergamot, which read clean and citrusy. In the heart, nutmeg, cardamom, coumarin and black pepper bring the spice. In the base, vanilla and musk sweeten it into a creamy softness, while woody notes and Haitian vetiver give it a dry frame.

Mìneir

6.9

Miller Harris · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Miller Harris Mìneir is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex fragrance with a woody, lightly spicy edge, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. It opens cool with sage, eucalyptus, mint and grass, while Guatemala cardamom adds a touch of spice. The heart of cashmere wood, cedarwood and sea salt feels airy and lightly salty. In the base, myrrh, patchouli and moss settle it on an earthy ground.

Magnolys

6.7

Andrée Putman · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrée Putman Magnolys is a fresh, green-edged floral for women, built around peach blossom, magnolia and ylang-ylang, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach blossom and blackcurrant, a lightly fruity and sweet start. In the heart, magnolia and ylang-ylang carry the floral character while nutmeg adds a faint touch of spice. In the base, sage and a solar note dry the scent down to a simple, green and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Moschino Toy Boy and Miro Miro Femme have a close profile.

Cool Water Into the Ocean

7.6

Davidoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Into the Ocean is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around mandarin orange, marine notes and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes and marine notes lead at the start. In the heart, basil, peppermint and sage add a green, cooling feel, while juniper and ginger bring a spicy edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and musk softens everything onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. It reads masculine. With its fruity and green touches, it suits anyone after a clean, simple scent. Davidoff Cool Water Ice Fresh and Davidoff Cool Water Pure Pacific have a close profile.

Limonsitano

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Limonsitano is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, built around limoncello and herbal notes with a light, airy feel. Limoncello, citron, grapefruit and bergamot form the citrus side. Mint, basil, rosemary, thyme and sage add a green, spicy herbal edge. Kelp and driftwood bring an aquatic freshness, while neroli and rose add a soft floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and business settings, and it sits close to everyday wear too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Galimard 1 have a close profile.

212 Men Heroes

6.5

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carolina Herrera 212 Men Heroes opens with pear and ginger and settles into leather and musk, a fresh but slightly sweet fragrance for men. The opening is pear and ginger, fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, sage and geranium push it toward a floral, faintly herbal side, while leather and musk in the base soften it into a leathery, woody ground. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and a little gourmand, with a bright synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate: neither faint nor loud. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne Pure XS have a close profile.

Quatre pour Homme Absolu de Nuit

7.9

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Boucheron Quatre pour Homme Absolu de Nuit is a fresh, spicy woody fragrance for men with a sweet, creamy softness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with daytime and business wear close behind. It is made for men. The opening brings Italian lemon, lavender and sage for freshness. The heart turns warmly spicy with nutmeg, black pepper and patchouli. The base settles into vetiver, vanilla and cedarwood, woody and sweet. Montblanc Legend Night and Jil Sander Strictly Night have a close profile.

The Majestic Oud

6.7

Alexandre.J · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Alexandre.J The Majestic Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent led by oud, patchouli and amber. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, fruity brightness, softened by melon, apple and raspberry. In the heart, sage and patchouli pull the scent towards the earthy side. The base of oud, amber and musk leaves a resinous, smoky, leathery trail, with the animal facet staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though that rests on a small number of votes. It is most often suggested for evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, while some call it classic, feminine or modern. Lattafa Oud for Glory and Al Haramain Obsessive Oudh have a close profile.

Jungle Kinam (Pure Parfum)

8.1

Ensar Oud

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Jungle Kinam is a unisex perfume that sets a green, spicy streak over a woody, resinous and smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. Papua oud and Thai oud lead, while sage and lavender leaf add a green, herbal freshness to the dense woody texture. Tea and broom stay in the background. Oriental, creamy, earthy and leathery accords soften and deepen the whole. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Ensar Oud Jungle Kinam Attar and Ensar Oud Black Changho (Pure Parfum) have a close profile.

Sea Breeze

7.1

Arquinesia

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Arquinesia Sea Breeze is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy unisex scent built around ozone, bergamot and eucalyptus. The top notes are ozone, bergamot and eucalyptus, so it opens cool and airy. Sage, thyme and rosemary in the heart add a green, lightly spicy herbal edge. Musk, amber and patchouli in the base soften the freshness, and the whole keeps a clean, synthetic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts for both are small. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans slightly masculine, with a sizeable feminine vote as well.

Wood Noir

7.4

Zara · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Wood Noir is a men's fragrance where bergamot, lavender and sage sit on a fresh, green, spicy woody base. It reads as one whole: bergamot brings a citrus freshness that joins the lavender, sage adds a green, spicy edge, and woods form a dry base underneath. It has a floral, slightly sweet side too, with a resinous touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows closely, and very few choose summer. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business and night out also getting votes. Zara Zara Man Green Savage and Jack&Jones Wild Grass have a close profile.

Voyageur (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Jean Patou · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jean Patou Voyageur Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, green and aquatic men's fragrance, fresh with a woody, earthy depth underneath, and it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit and orange in a bright citrus start. Sage and lavender then take over in the heart, pulling the scent towards a green, lightly spicy side. The base of oakmoss, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and business, with some votes for evening and sport as well. It reads masculine. Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme and Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence have a close profile.

Team Five (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Adidas · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Team Five Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, sport and relaxed everyday wear. It smells fresh and citrusy, with lemon and green apple up front, while peppermint, basil, sage and lavender add a herbal, slightly spicy edge. Pine gives it a woody backdrop, and amber and benzoin sweeten it a little. There is an aquatic, synthetic side too. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name sport, leisure and daily wear as the occasions. It has been discontinued. Cyrus Writer and Route 66 From Coast to Coast have a close profile.