The Perfume Library

Quasar (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Jesus del Pozo · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jesus del Pozo Quasar Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on banana leaf, sage, lavender and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with banana leaf and fruity notes that give a slightly sweet freshness. In the heart, sage, lavender, rosemary and geranium add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss leaves a woody footing, while citrus and aquatic accords keep the overall feel airy.

Vent Vert (1990)

7.4

Balmain · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Balmain Vent Vert is a green chypre built around basil, green notes and lemon, softened by florals; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and sharp with basil, green notes, lemon and lime, while peach and orange blossom ease the edge. The heart is mostly floral, with jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and hyacinth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood give it a dry, woody footing. Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Virgile

7.7

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Virgile is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets bergamot and mandarin orange against rose, leather and Virginia cedar; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: citrus and green tones come forward, sage, rosemary and French pine needle absolute add a cool herbal edge, and pink pepper brings a light spice. Rose and Egyptian geranium lend a soft floral touch, leather and cedar form a woody base, and Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens it into something powdery and creamy. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Palais Jamais

7.6

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Palais Jamais is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, spicy opening of lemon, coriander and cardamom against an earthy, woody base of vetiver and oakmoss. Citrus leads at first: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, carrying the spice of coriander and cardamom. In the heart, jasmine sambac, pepper, sage and maté absolute build a green, lightly smoky line, and birch wood deepens that smoke. The base dries down to vetiver and oakmoss, with an earthy chypre feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and fewer choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between.

Lauder for Men (Cologne)

8.0

Estēe Lauder · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Lauder for Men (Cologne) is a classic masculine scent that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, lemon and sage with an earthy, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Lauder for Men reads as masculine and classic. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards daytime, business and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It opens with citrusy mandarin orange and lemon, while sage, cardamom and coriander add a green, spicy edge. Towards the heart, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. Amber and oakmoss settle underneath, and the chypre and fougère structure stays clear. Ungaro pour L'Homme III and Loewe pour Homme have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand, woody and smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, very few summer, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads mainly masculine and modern. It opens with sage, cardamom and black pepper in a spicy start. In the heart, tobacco absolute, chestnut and cinnamon leaf bring warmth and smoke. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and amber add sweetness, while elemi resin gives a resinous depth. Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Lanvin L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Lanvin · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, softened by floral and spicy touches and resting on a powdery, woody base. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, while neroli and orange blossom add a gentle floral note to the citrus. In the heart, sage, mint, cardamom and pepper bring a spicy, cooling edge. The base of sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Lanvin for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bad

5.7

Diesel · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Bad is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet opening with a spicy, woody body and a synthetic edge. The top holds cardamom, violet leaf, lavender and bergamot, while the heart brings caviar, sage, orris root and salty notes. The base of patchouli, tonka bean, tobacco and ambroxan dries down sweeter and woodier. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear, and most call it masculine and modern. Jil Sander Strictly Night and Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 have a close profile.

Endymion Concentré

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré is a fresh yet spicy, leathery men's scent that suits fall and spring best. Sage, bergamot and lavender open it with a clean, herbal feel. Geranium and suede sit in the heart, and frankincense, leather and nutmeg ground it in a woody, lightly sweet, spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring. Leisure, business and evening wear get similar support. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Penhaligon's Endymion and Ulric de Varens UDV Star.

Rhinoceros (2014)

7.1

Zoologist · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear lag behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic bearing as well. It opens with bergamot, sage and lavender over coniferous woods, then pine, oud and tobacco take over in the heart. The base settles into vetiver, leather, smoke and amber. The overall feel is woody, earthy and spicy, with animal and resinous touches. Caron Yatagan and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Esprit de Contradiction

7.7

Maison Matine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Matine Esprit de Contradiction is a fresh, floral unisex scent where citrus and green notes meet spice and a woody backbone. Coriander, mandarin orange, lemon and black pepper open bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, ylang-ylang, ginger, orris root and clove balance floral softness with spice. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedarwood, musk, sage and vetiver, while an aquatic, green air hangs over the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Majouri 1982 and Eisenberg Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Sung Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Alfred Sung · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Sung Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy fougère with a woody, somewhat classic character, aimed at men. The top is bright with bergamot, lemon, juniper berry and sage, while caraway and pepper add spice. In the heart, stone pine needle, rose and jasmine bring a floral layer, and the base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works for business. About half of voters find it masculine. Krizia Krizia Uomo and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

Cabochard (2019) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Grès · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Grès Cabochard is a green, earthy and faintly smoky chypre for women, with a floral heart resting on a leathery, woody base. It opens with aldehydes, galbanum and sage, a cool green start. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine soften the floral side. As it dries down, patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood pull it towards a dry, earthy, spicy balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and votes for leisure, evening and daily wear sit close together. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Robert Piguet Bandit and Bandit Suprême have a close profile.

Complex (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Complex Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a green, smoky and leathery character. It opens with sage and basil, moves into frankincense and violet at the heart, and settles on musk, oud and leather. The body is spicy, woody and earthy, while resinous and animalic tones deepen its rugged feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Nearly half of voters find it masculine. Borouj Perlador and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Épices Volées / Arsène Lupin Voyou

7.3

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Épices Volées / Arsène Lupin Voyou is a spicy, citrusy men's fragrance built around coriander, lemon and clove. It opens fresh and green with coriander, lemon, bergamot and mugwort. In the heart, clove, cardamom, sage and Bulgarian rose set a floral softness against the spice. The base of sandalwood, cistus, benzoin and patchouli leaves it woody, resinous and slightly powdery-sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters find it masculine.

Jil Sander Man (2007) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Jil Sander · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jil Sander Man is a discontinued men's fragrance, fresh and woody in character, suited to fall and spring days and to work or leisure settings. Jil Sander Man opens with bergamot, violet and lavender, a fresh, floral start. Vetiver and sage take over in the heart, while cedar and myrrh build a woody, faintly smoky base. Sweet and powdery touches run through the accords, with spice staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and summer is the least chosen. Daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. Montblanc Legend Night and Dsquared² He Wood Silver Wind Wood have a close profile.

Habik Men

7.9

Lattafa · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Habik Men is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy mix of pepper, cardamom and lavender, then settles into a warm woody base of cinnamon and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and its value for money scores high. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern. The opening of pepper, bergamot, cardamom and artemisia is fresh and spicy. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and sage take over, with the cinnamon adding warmth. The base of musk, amberwood, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a sweet, creamy, woody trail, with floral and leathery touches in the accords. Mauboussin Homme and Zara Y Collection have a close profile.

Pacific Drive

7.7

Birkholz · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Birkholz Pacific Drive is a unisex fragrance where citrus and green leaves meet a fresh, aquatic feel, with a floral and woody side. It opens with sage, lemon and green leaves, a cool, sharp start. In the heart, orange blossom and magnolia soften things while cedarwood adds a dry, woody frame. The base of musk, amber and patchouli stays in the background and leaves a light warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. It leans masculine in how it reads but works as unisex. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Eau de Magnolia and Lattafa Suqraat have a close profile.

Alexandria Imperiale

8.8

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria Imperiale opens with rose, cardamom and lavender and settles on Indian, Laotian, Bangladeshi and Cambodian oud, a dense unisex oriental scent. The opening is floral and spicy, with rose, cardamom and lavender. In the heart, leather, cypriol, cedar and iris make it leathery, woody and slightly powdery. The base turns sweet and resinous, as the ouds meet amber, vanilla and musk. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine.

Sel_Vanille

7.6

Maison Tahité · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Tahité Sel_Vanille is a fresh, soft unisex scent that pairs sweet vanilla with a marine, watery coolness, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure and daily use lead the occasions, with evening and office also getting votes. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. Sage opens it with a lightly spicy touch. In the heart, aquatic and marine notes sit alongside jasmine, joining coolness to a soft floral note. Vanilla dominates the base, balanced by dry cedarwood, leaving a creamy, slightly gourmand sweetness with a salty-breeze feel.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

7.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is a gourmand citrus fragrance for men, pairing a fresh mandarin and orange opening with the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Mandarin orange and orange lead at the start, while sage and saffron add a light spiced edge to the bright citrus. In the heart, caramel and tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. The base settles into vetiver, cedar and ambroxan, with fruity and synthetic tones running throughout. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, with night out use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fougère that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender over a dry, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter votes few. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The citrus and lavender top starts green and bright, while neroli, pepper, clove and juniper in the heart add a cool spiciness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss carry it into a dry, earthy woodiness. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Hugo Extreme

7.6

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Hugo Extreme is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around green apple, lavender and cedarwood, suited to daily wear and the warmer months. It opens with green apple, fruity and crisp. In the heart, sage, geranium and lavender add an herbal green tone, while the citrus and aquatic accords keep it cool. The base settles into fir balsam and cedarwood, a woody, slightly spicy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure, business and sport wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu and Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.