The Perfume Library

Bois du Portugal

8.0

Creed · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Bois du Portugal is a fresh, green and earthy fougère that balances citrus brightness with spice and wood, and it reads as a classic scent for men. It opens with lime, bergamot and lemon, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, coriander, nutmeg, clove and lavender bring a spicy warmth. Vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood then dry down onto a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It suits business, leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Over half of voters call it masculine, and many find it classic. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir have a close profile.

City of Stars

7.9

Louis Vuitton · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton City of Stars is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Bergamot, lemon, lime, red mandarin orange and blood orange build its bright, fruity side. Tiaré adds a soft floral touch, while sandalwood and musk settle it onto a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet base. The notes blend into one smooth whole rather than separate layers. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Alexandria Fragrances City of Angels and Elevate Doux Chemin have a close profile.

Aqua de Dora

8.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pana Dora Aqua de Dora is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a fruity, sweet side that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it modern. It opens bright with grapefruit, lemon zest and ambroxan. Toward the heart, chestnut and fig soften it and add sweetness. Pine resin, sandalwood and cashmeran leave a woody base underneath.

Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Chanel · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral-oriental, written for women. Bergamot, orange and grapefruit set a sparkling citrus opening. At the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium build a floral core, with patchouli adding an earthy depth. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten and soften the scent, while frankincense and white musk leave a warm, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Half of voters read it as feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum and Chanel Allure Sensuelle Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Ambre Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Daniel Josier · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with African frankincense and bergamot, a resinous freshness. Patchouli and sandalwood build a woody heart, and the base of tobacco, vanilla and amber settles into a warm, spicy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear after that. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex fragrance. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent have a close profile.

Lyric Man

7.8

Amouage · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Lyric Man is a fresh, green and lightly sweet masculine scent that sets bright citrus against spice, flowers and warm woods. It opens with a sparkling citrus lift of bergamot and lime. The heart brings orange blossom, rose, saffron, nutmeg and ginger, with angelica and galbanum adding a green edge. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, frankincense and musk softens everything into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring; it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Malabah and Lubin Black Jade have a close profile.

Il Padrino

8.6

Sospiro · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Sospiro Il Padrino is a gourmand, spicy unisex scent that sets the sweetness of amaretto, rum and blackcurrant against vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and French Avenue Amber Empire have a close profile. It opens with bergamot alongside amaretto and rum, with blackcurrant adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and patchouli blossom give it a woody body. The base settles into a creamy, warm, oriental sweetness of labdanum, Siam benzoin and vanilla.

Vintage Radio

8.1

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Vintage Radio is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, setting a fresh, spicy opening on a woody base. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer chosen far less. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with sage, lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, black pepper, plum and Palo Santo bring spice and fruit. The base of amberwood and sandalwood settles into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Initio Paragon and Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli have a close profile.

Vanilla Diorama

8.1

Dior · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Vanilla Diorama is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, cocoa and rum, set on a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli. Cardamom and pink pepper give the vanilla a spicy edge, while lemon and orange lighten the dense gourmand structure a little. The creamy texture makes it read warm and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. D'Qar Vanilla Kisses and The Dua Brand First Love have a close profile.

Cašmir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chopard · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Cašmir Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings: a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards evening dinners and nights out, with a feminine, classic character. It opens with peach, coconut and mango for a fruity sweetness, brightened a little by bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody, warm sweetness. Rochas Man Intense and Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Ouverture

8.1

Xerjoff · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Ouverture is a unisex scent that is floral, fruity and sweet, with gourmand and spicy touches, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens bright and fruity with orange, fig leaf and magnolia. At the heart, cinnamon, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and Jasminum auriculatum add spice to the floral picture. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood, frankincense and cashmere settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Ylang in Gold and Initio Blessed Baraka.

Diaghilev (Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2010

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Roja Parfums Diaghilev opens with citrus and tarragon, then sets may rose, tuberose and jasmine over a base of patchouli, leather and oakmoss, making a floral chypre. Bergamot, lemon and orange give a fresh start, with tarragon adding a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, may rose, ylang-ylang, tuberose, violet and peach form a full floral core. The base is led by patchouli, labdanum, leather and vanilla, and the accords read spicy, resinous, powdery and animalic. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though many also call it classic; it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Impresario and Scentiments Diaglow have a close profile.

Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Rochas · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is a male fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet character leading the way. It opens with green leaves, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. The heart brings musk, jasmine, lily of the valley and raspberry, a soft, lightly fruity floral note. In the base, coffee and vanilla push the sweetness towards gourmand, while sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody floor. Powdery and spicy touches run alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. Rochas Man Intense and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Raghba / رغبة (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Raghba / رغبة Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent built around sugar, frankincense and oud. It opens with a sugary sweetness, and frankincense brings a resinous note to the heart. The base holds sandalwood, musk, oud and vanilla; vanilla keeps the sweetness going while oud and sandalwood add a woody, spicy, smoky depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Lattafa Raghba Classic and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

Roma Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Laura Biagiotti · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens bright with grapefruit, mandarin orange and laurel, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, oakmoss, amber, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and massoia wood leaves a powdery, creamy woodiness.

Armani Code pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Armani Code pour Femme Eau de Parfum is a distinctly feminine scent in which citrus and orange blossom settle into a sweet, spicy, powdery base. It opens fresh with Italian bitter orange and African orange blossom. In the heart, ginger adds spice while Tunisian orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac carry the floral side. Vanilla, honey and sandalwood sweeten the base and turn it woody and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, though daytime wear is common too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dior Dior Addict and Etro Magot have a close profile.

Tobacco Honey

7.9

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tobacco Honey is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around honey, tobacco and vanilla. Honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, while tobacco and oud give it a smoky depth. Aniseed and clove add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, tonka bean and sesame pull it towards a woody, gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Volaré Honey Tobacco and Ucca Vanille de Agar have a close profile.

Wonderwood

7.6

Comme des Garçons · 2010

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Wonderwood is a fresh, green scent with a spicy, woody and resinous core, and it reads clearly masculine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening, daily and business wear all draw similar support. It opens with nutmeg, Somalian frankincense, Madagascan pepper and bergamot, a spicy and fresh start. In the heart, cashmeran, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody body, with caraway keeping the spice going. The base of sandalwood, oud and vetiver turns earthy and smoky. L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Vetyver and Jul et Mad Vetiver Cuir have a close profile.

Pure Poison

7.8

Dior · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Pure Poison is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance where citrus and floral accords lead, softened by a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness from orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and jasmine. In the heart, gardenia and neroli bring out the floral side, while white amber, sandalwood and cedar settle it onto a woody, creamy and slightly oriental base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It is worn from daily use to evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Imperial Wood

8.4

Pana Dora · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Imperial Wood is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, built on spice, sweetness and oud. It opens with spicy notes, damask rose, thyme and tobacco. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa sweeten the scent while cinnamon, clove and cardamom keep the spice going. The base of frankincense, amberwood, Indonesian oud and leather leaves a warm, resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though the gourmand sweetness softens that. Chanel Égoïste and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Oxford

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roberto Ugolini Oxford is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, spicy thread on a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards office and daily wear and sits easily in leisure hours too. Half of those who voted call it masculine, and a good number find it classic. It opens with grapefruit and orange, and the heart holds geranium leaf with pepper and pink pepper. In the base, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody, earthy floor, while styrax and vanilla soften it with a resinous sweetness and cedarwood adds dryness. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and New Brand Volcano have a close profile.

Carved Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Thameen · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen Carved Oud Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody unisex scent that opens with cardamom and cypress and deepens into South Indian oud, patchouli and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The top notes of cardamom, cypress and cypriol give a spicy, slightly resinous start. In the heart, South Indian oud, cedarwood and patchouli build an earthy, woody body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum, musk and amber sweetens it and carries it into an oriental warmth. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood have a close profile.

Pegasus Exclusif

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance, with spice, oriental warmth and a smoky woody depth. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper, while heliotrope adds a soft sweetness. The heart brings jasmine, bitter almond, geranium and lavender. The base of vanilla, amber, oud, sandalwood and gaiac wood settles into a creamy, resinous, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters find it masculine. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia II and Maison Alhambra Perseus Exclusif have a close profile.

Le Lion de Chanel

8.2

Chanel · 2020

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Chanel Le Lion de Chanel is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and bergamot against the warm, resinous depth of labdanum, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is rarely chosen. A few more voters call it masculine than feminine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two. It opens with citrus freshness from lemon and bergamot. The heart turns sweet, spicy and powdery through labdanum and Bourbon vanilla. In the dry-down, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy and slightly smoky base, while leathery and animal tones stay in the background. Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique and Bud Parfums If have a close profile.