The Perfume Library

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2005

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent built around citrus, star anise and patchouli. It opens with citrus notes, star anise and elemi resin, fresh but spiced. Neroli and jasmine meet patchouli blossom in the heart. The base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli softens with cocoa and tea, leaning powdery, earthy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine and classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Solinotes Patchouli share a close profile.

Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code / Black Code is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against a sweet, spicy and leathery depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet fits daily and office wear too. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Bergamot and lemon give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, olive blossom and star anise add a spicy touch. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, while tobacco, leather and gaiac wood settle it onto a woody, leathery ground.

Mandorlo di Sicilia

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built on green almond, orange and bergamot, softened by star anise and ylang-ylang. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it suits leisure and daytime wear best. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens with citrus, orange and bergamot for freshness, while star anise adds a light spice. The heart turns to green almond and ylang-ylang, and the scent settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Tolu balm, musk, cedar and vanilla carry that soft gourmand line through the base. Its profile is close to Prada Infusion d'Amande and Sarawen Chocolat à l'Orange.

Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

8.2

Al Haramain · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla, suited to the evenings of colder months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Votes lean masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper, ginger, tobacco and cinnamon, a sharp, spicy start. Towards the heart, star anise, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla add sweetness, while frankincense and clove bring a smoky shadow. In the base, black tobacco, dried fruits and woody notes settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Lou de Pre Amber Flame have a close profile.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017)

8.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a spicy, resinous warmth underneath, made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind, and place it mostly at the office, in daily wear and for leisure, with evenings a fair match too. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens on orange and Calabrian bergamot. The heart brings Hedione, wild flowers and lavender absolute, and the base of vetiver, star anise, cinnamon, labdanum and Philippine elemi adds woody, spicy, resinous depth.

Hawas Ice

7.8

Rasasi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rasasi Hawas Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and frosted apple, while star anise adds a faint sharpness to the cool start. In the heart, Ceylonese cardamom, ice accord and marine notes dominate, with orange blossom and plum bringing a fruity sweetness. The base of driftwood, amber and musk softens the aquatic feel as it dries. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with sport close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Guess Seductive Blue have a close profile.

Opium pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 1995

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with blackcurrant and star anise, a fruity sweetness that meets spice right away. Pepper and galangal bring a sharp warmth to the heart, while Atlas cedar, Bourbon vanilla and Tolu balm settle it into a woody, powdery, resinous oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and summer is rarely chosen. It reads masculine and classic. Rochas Absolu and Escada Magnetism for Men have a close profile.

Bruno Banani Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Bruno Banani · 2000

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Man Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's scent that opens with basil, star anise and lavender. Basil and lavender in the top notes keep it fresh, while star anise adds a light spiciness. In the heart, clove, coffee and caraway take the lead; at the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it on a woody footing. A synthetic touch and oriental tones round out the fresh, sweet accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most voters find it masculine and modern.

A Drop d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake A Drop d'Issey Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery and creamy floral with a light sweetness, closest to spring and summer days and everyday wear. It opens with almond milk, damask rose and orange blossom, forming a soft, milky floral. In the heart, jasmine, star anise and lilac come forward, the anise adding a touch of warmth to the sweetness. The base of musk, ambrox, Atlas cedar and vanillin settles the scent into a smooth, powdery finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters find it feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Trussardi My Name have a close profile.

Cipresso di Toscana

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana is a unisex fragrance built on cypress, pine needle and balsam fir, a green, resinous forest feel brightened by orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and almost none choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. It opens with star anise, orange and elemi resin, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Provençal lavender, clary sage and petitgrain add a clean, herbal lift. The base of pine needle, cypress and balsam fir dries down woody and resinous. Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu and Molton Brown Bushukan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Infusion d'Amande

8.2

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Infusion d'Amande is a unisex scent that reads fresh and sweet, with a powdery, creamy almond character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters see it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It suits all four seasons, leaning towards fall and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office use, less so in the evening or for a night out. Bitter almond and heliotrope carry the scent, softened by tonka bean absolute and musk. Bergamot and citrus fruits add freshness, star anise leaves a light spicy trace, and sandalwood anchors it. Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

Lumière Blanche

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Olfactive Studio Lumière Blanche is a unisex scent with a fresh, sweet, gourmand character, where spice, powder and wood come together on a soft, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage light, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, with evening getting fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with the warm spice of cinnamon, star anise and cardamom. In the heart, cashmeran, iris and almond milk turn it powdery and creamy. The base of white musk, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedarwood balances the sweetness with a calm, woody finish. Aaron Terence Hughes Homme and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Loverdose

6.7

Diesel · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Diesel Loverdose is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's scent built around liquorice, gardenia and vanilla, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. It opens with star anise and mandarin orange, which add a spicy brightness. In the heart, liquorice, gardenia and jasmine sambac bring a floral, slightly powdery sweetness. In the base, vanilla, woods, ambroxan and licorice liqueur soften everything into a warm, woody, gourmand trail. Omerta Funky Heart and Police Rose Blossom have a close profile.

Tea for Two

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2000

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Tea for Two pairs Lapsang Souchong tea with ginger and cinnamon, wrapping the sweetness of vanilla and honey in smoke; this unisex scent has been discontinued. It opens with star anise, bergamot and orange blossom, then tea, ginger and cinnamon lead the heart. Vanilla, honey, tobacco and gaiac wood settle in the base. Sweet and gourmand tones dominate, with spicy and woody notes balancing them and a smoky edge behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans toward evening and leisure wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads truly unisex. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Zara TOB/03 Tabac-Treasure have a similar profile.

Lillipur

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Lillipur is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with lemon and star anise over Omani frankincense and Roman wormwood, a spicy, resinous start. The heart brings Ceylonese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, thyme and galbanum forward. It dries down to patchouli, benzoin and amber on a sweet, earthy, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

No Limit$

6.8

Philipp Plein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Philipp Plein No Limit$ is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. In the character votes it reads masculine first, then modern. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and ginger. In the heart, cardamom, clove, star anise, cinnamon and black pepper bring a spicy warmth. The base of black amber, bourbon vanilla, oud, leather and dark chocolate pulls it towards a sweet, resinous and smoky finish.

Iris Nazarena

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena is a unisex scent that opens on iris and star anise, deepens with oud and clove, and settles into an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure are its leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way. The top notes are star anise, iris, ambrette and juniper berry, which read fresh, green and powdery. In the heart, oud, rose and clove add a floral, spicy depth. Patchouli, vetiver and frankincense anchor the base in earthy, woody, smoky tones.

Naomi Campbell

7.1

Naomi Campbell · 1999

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, yet works for both daytime and evening. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Wear is spread across daily use, leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, bergamot, peach, coconut and pink pepper. Rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy gourmand finish. Joop! Le Bain and Lancôme Poême have a close profile.

Sauvage Eau Forte

5.8

Dior · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a spicy, woody and sweet side, and it reads as masculine and suited to daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind and winter further back. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and it is seen as masculine and modern. The scent is fresh and spicy overall. Star anise, cardamom and pepper add a warm bite, white lavender and elemi resin keep it bright, and musky and woody notes soften it. There is a sweet streak and a slightly synthetic sheen too. Marc Jacobs Bang Bang and Rituals L'Essentiel have a close profile.

Still Life

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olfactive Studio Still Life is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on yuzu, elemi resin and three kinds of pepper. Yuzu and elemi resin give the top a bright citrus lift, while Sichuan, black and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, star anise and galbanum bring a green, lightly sweet note. Rum, cedarwood and Ambrox set it on a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Daniel Josier Under the Figtree have a close profile.

Blockade

8.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Blockade is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and ginger, turns fruity-green with mango and tomato leaf, and settles on suede and oud. The top is Calabrian bergamot, ginger and Madagascan pink pepper, with mango skin and tomato leaf adding a fruity, green edge. In the heart, star anise and lavender bring a spicy coolness, softened by mango blossom and cyclamen. The base of suede, oud, Ambrostar and patchouli is woody and slightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, with winter the least chosen, and suits daily wear and leisure, with business close behind. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

1725

7.6

Histoires de Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums 1725 is a fresh, woody fougère for men that links the brightness of lemon, bergamot and grapefruit to the spicy coolness of lavender and star anise. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and suits evenings and the office too. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus notes give it a lively, fresh start. In the heart, lavender and star anise pull it in a floral, spicy direction. As it dries, a base of cedar and sandalwood is softened by the sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla, almond and amber. Deco Ernest and Canali Winter Tale have a close profile.

Musk Oil

7.2

Jōvan · 1972

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Jōvan Musk Oil is a powdery, creamy musk scent on a sweet floral line, made for women and leaning towards fall and winter. It opens with peach, star anise and bergamot: the peach brings sweetness, the star anise a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, cocoa butter and lavender add a soft, creamy floral note. Vanilla, patchouli, vetiver and musk dry down to a warm, woody base with a faintly animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, with daily wear and leisure ahead of business and evening. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Avon Soft Musk and The Body Shop White Musk.