The Perfume Library

Euphoria Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lanvin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, sport and leisure. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain for a citrus lift, with pepper adding a light spice. Lavender and sage bring a green freshness in the heart, and moss, musk and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear, and it can pass in an office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu and Armaf Aura Fresh have a close profile.

Weekend for Women

7.0

Burberry · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Weekend for Women opens with mandarin orange, sage and reseda, then softens into violet root, iris and nectarine, a fresh, floral scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It starts fresh and green with mandarin orange and sage. In the heart, violet root, iris and nectarine add a soft, powdery, lightly fruity floral feel. Musk, sandalwood and cedarwood give it a woody base, and sweet and synthetic tones run through the accords. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Aerin Iris Meadow have a close profile.

Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Calvin Klein · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Escape for Men Eau de Toilette opens on eucalyptus, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, and it also finds a place at the office. Most find it masculine, though many also call it modern. Melon and mango soften the citrus opening in a fruity, sweet direction. In the heart, fir, sage and marine notes add a green, aquatic freshness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood settle into a woody base. Aaron Terence Hughes Blue Fever and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.

Suits

7.4

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Nose Behind Suits is a fresh, citrusy, lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lemon, bergamot, pineapple and green apple, giving a fruity, aquatic freshness. In the heart, elemi resin, sage, white blossoms and jasmine add a green, spicy touch, while patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear. Many voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Otto Kern Signature Supreme and Jaguar Vision Sport have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Freeze

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Freeze is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent, with a sweet, gourmand base beneath its fruity brightness. It opens with lime, mandarin orange and apple, while ginger adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, sage, lavender, Bourbon geranium and cardamom come forward. The base turns sweeter with Bourbon vanilla and marron glacé, set on gaiac wood and other woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most describe it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y (Eau de Parfum) and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Corallium (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Carthusia · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Corallium Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daytime and office are the occasions it fits best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in the middle. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, bay leaf and myrrh, fresh and lightly green. At the heart, cedarwood, precious woods and patchouli build a woody base. In the base, sage, stonecrop and white musk soften the aquatic freshness and hold it in place. The perfumer is Laura Bosetti Tonatto.

Eau d'Arômes

7.4

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and spice, with a green, woody edge; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright, clean start. Cardamom, ginger and chili sharpen that with a warm spiciness, while sage adds a green note. Patchouli, vetiver and ambergris settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter chosen least. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it masculine. Sospiro Vibrato and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 have a close profile.

Oud Aquilaria

8.0

Omanluxury · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Omanluxury Oud Aquilaria is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, then moves into oud, rose and amber. The opening of rosemary, apple and pink pepper is fresh, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, clove and sage sit alongside Damask and Bulgarian rose, so the floral side stays checked by spice. The base of oud, amber, cistus and patchouli turns warm, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Pana Dora Swedish Wood and Rabanne Rose 1969 have a close profile.

Explorer Extreme

7.8

Montblanc · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montblanc Explorer Extreme is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with sage and bergamot and dries down to amber, vetiver and leather. The top notes, sage and bergamot, give a fresh, citrusy start. Patchouli and Ambrofix form the heart, while amber, vetiver and leather take over the base. The accords add a fruity, sweet side, spicy and smoky tones, a synthetic sheen and a leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, with fewer picking summer. It spreads across occasions from daily wear to evenings, and it reads mainly masculine and modern.

Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar

8.0

Rituals · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, lightly fruity and woody body, aimed at men. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily use and leisure, with business a close third. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and green leaves. In the heart, sage, geranium and raspberry take over, the raspberry softening the sweetness a little. The base of vetiver, patchouli and copaiba balsam adds a woody, spicy footing. Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy

7.9

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy is a fresh, green unisex fougère built around lemon, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. The top is a bright citrus opening of lemon, vervain, petitgrain and bergamot. In the heart, sage, neroli and lavender bring a green, lightly spicy fougère feel. The base of tonka bean, vetiver and ambergris adds a woody footing and softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it reads as unisex. Emir Ultra Citrus and Riiffs Freshly have a close profile.

Présence (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Montblanc · 2001

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Montblanc Présence Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, ginger and bergamot with a soft woody base of sandalwood and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Arrogance Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Snob Classic. It opens with cardamom, ginger, bergamot and cinnamon, fresh and spicy. In the heart, apple, heliotrope and sage add a fruity, green touch. As it dries, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean, teakwood and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base.

Oud

7.9

Armaf

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Armaf Oud is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent for men, with a smoky, leathery and resinous side that suits evenings in the cooler months. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The top opens spicy with caraway, bergamot and sage. The heart holds iris, cedar and black pepper, and the base of patchouli, leather, amber and vanilla sweetens and deepens it.

Miss Dior (Extrait de Parfum Original)

7.9

Dior · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, green and powdery chypre with a feminine character, leaning towards the cooler months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with bergamot, galbanum, sage and gardenia, a fresh and green start. The heart brings jasmine, neroli, narcissus, rose and carnation. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss and labdanum dries down woody, spicy and powdery. Givenchy III and Jil Sander Woman Pure have a close profile.

Le Beau Mâle

6.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often, while few choose it for nights out. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with mint and absinth, cool and green. Sage, lavender and orange blossom add a floral softness in the heart, and musk remains at the base. The overall feel is aquatic and spicy, with a little sweetness. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle Summer Fragrance 2014 and MAD Parfumeur Divine Tough have a close profile.

Ambre Doré

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Doré is a sweet, spicy amber for fall and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with styrax, geranium and sage, then moves to a heart of oud, amber, saffron and coriander. Sandalwood, myrrh and vetiver settle underneath as a woody, resinous base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, kept edgy by animal, smoky, leathery and earthy touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one gender. Lattafa Oud Mood Elixir and Montale Dark Aoud have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme III (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Emanuel Ungaro · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Toilette opens green and fresh with sage, lavender and coriander, then settles into a classic fougère-chypre on vetiver and oakmoss. The top is sage, coriander, lavender, orange and lemon, with vodka and mahogany keeping it dry and cool. Rose, jasmine, geranium and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss gives it an earthy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it is worn from daytime to evening and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Aramis Aramis and Estēe Lauder Lauder for Men have a close profile.

Waterlily Tea Dress (Eau de Parfum) / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress

7.6

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Zara Waterlily Tea Dress / N°02 Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green floral built on neroli and bergamot, with a light aquatic feel aimed at women. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters also call it modern. It opens with neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus note. In the heart, mint, sage and basil add a cool, herbal green edge. Ambroxan and musk soften the base into a clean, simple trail. Aquatic and synthetic tones shape the overall impression. Akro Breathe and Zara Popeline Blanche have a close profile.

Khamrah Waha / خمرة

6.7

Lattafa · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Khamrah Waha is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic character over a sweet, creamy base, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed settings. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn trailing behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and night-out use also get a fair share of votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine and modern in nearly equal measure, with a smaller group reading it as feminine. It opens with juniper, yuzu, ginger and bergamot, a citrusy and lightly spicy freshness. The heart turns aquatic with sea salt, sage, cucumber juice and iris. In the base, musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent into a creamy warmth, while Ambrofix and Akigalawood® add a clean, synthetic edge.

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

6.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for the office and daily use. Voters describe its character mostly as masculine and modern. Mandarin orange, apple and bergamot give a cool, fruity opening. The heart holds lavender, sage, geranium and orange blossom, while vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla settle underneath. As it develops it turns sweeter and rests on a warm, woody base.

CK One Gold

7.3

Calvin Klein · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK One Gold is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy core with a soft floral and fruity touch, and it leans towards easy daytime wear. The top holds fig, sage and bergamot, while violet, jasmine and neroli bring a soft floral heart. Patchouli, gaiac wood and vetiver anchor the base in woody tones. Overall it reads sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak. Most pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business close behind. The character votes tilt slightly feminine, with masculine not far off, so it sits in between.

Immortel / Immortal

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a citrus, aquatic and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Ginger, bergamot and grapefruit give it a crisp, fresh opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, geranium, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal freshness. The base of labdanum, ambroxan and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Immensity and Maison Alhambra Maître de Blue.

Coach Platinum

7.3

Coach · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Coach Platinum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, sweet opening to a spicy, woody and powdery base, suited to spring and autumn and to daily or office wear. Pineapple, black pepper and juniper berry lead, so the fruity freshness is sharpened by spice. The heart holds cashmeran, sage and geranium, and the base settles into sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and leather. It dries down creamy and slightly synthetic-woody, with the vanilla sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Assoluto and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.