The Perfume Library

Kindlooks Man

7.1

Real Time · 2004

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Real Time Kindlooks Man is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, where cardamom, bergamot and mint sit over a sweet, woody base, and it suits daily wear. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, mint, lavender and tarragon, a cool, herbal brightness. At the heart, orange blossom, cinnamon and caraway add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, cedar, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean sweetens it and leaves a powdery, woody softness, with fruity and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and about half of voters read it as masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Impresario

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand Impresario is a green, powdery unisex chypre that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, while summer trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards masculine, though classic and feminine votes are also well represented. Citrus and floral notes open onto green, spicy and woody layers. Tarragon, oakmoss, tuberose and patchouli stand out, while leather, labdanum and benzoin add a resinous, animalic depth. The powdery side comes through in heliotrope and orris root. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and The Dua Brand Chypré X have a close profile.

B

6.5

Blood Concept · 2011

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Blood Concept B is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, pairing a fresh, green character with a fruity sweetness. Most voters wear it for leisure, daily life and business; evening and night-out use sit further behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Voters read it most often as masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. It opens with apple and sour cherry for a fruity freshness. Pepper, tea, tarragon and pomegranate form a spicy, green heart. Patchouli and teakwood lay a woody, earthy base underneath, and the overall impression is fresh, slightly synthetic and lightly sweet.

Aigner |man|² (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Aigner · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Aigner |man|² Eau de Toilette leans towards fall and winter, a masculine scent that sits easily in daily and office wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure, business and daily wear, and voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with sage and Sicilian lemon, fresh and citrusy. Cinnamon, aniseed and tarragon add a spicy, green heart. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and amber turn it sweet, while cedar and patchouli give it a woody footing.

Néroli Intense

8.1

Nicolaï · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Néroli Intense is a fresh, citrusy floral for men and women, with neroli and orange blossom set against a green edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter sit further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits nights out and the office. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably both ways. The top opens with tarragon, neroli, mandarin orange and orange, giving a fresh, lightly spicy citrus start. In the heart, pittosporum blossom, petitgrain and orange blossom absolute deepen the floral side. The base of patchouli, white musk and beeswax absolute settles it onto a woody, creamy ground.

G Gigli

7.2

Romeo Gigli · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Romeo Gigli G Gigli is a green, floral chypre: a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's scent that seems most at home in spring and summer, for daily and leisure wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; leisure, daily and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Cartier Must de Cartier II and Cartier So Pretty have a close profile. It opens with green notes, hyacinth, pineapple, lemon and bergamot, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart builds a floral body of cyclamen, jasmine, violet root and rose, with tarragon keeping the green thread. The base of cedar, oakmoss, sandalwood and musk settles it into a woody, powdery chypre.

Ricci-Club (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Nina Ricci · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nina Ricci Ricci-Club Eau de Toilette is a fresh fougère for men built on citrus and green notes over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with tarragon, lemon, bergamot and lavender. In the heart, cypress, rose, jasmine and peach add a soft floral and fruity touch. Sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine. Joop! Berlin and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Acqua di Portofino (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Acqua di Portofino

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Acqua di Portofino Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody unisex scent where citrus meets green and spicy notes, suited to spring and summer and relaxed, casual days. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads open to both. It has been discontinued. Tarragon, mandarin orange and citron give a clean, slightly green citrus opening. In the heart, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg and lavender add a spicy middle layer. Patchouli, vetiver and musk settle the scent onto a soft, woody base. Puig Quorum Silver and Halston Halston Man have a close profile.

Nautica (Cologne)

6.4

Nautica · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nautica (Cologne) by Nautica is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear best. Lemon, lime, bergamot and tarragon lead the opening, with neroli and coriander adding a light spice to that crisp start. Toward the middle, geranium and jasmine bring a soft floral touch. In the base, musk, amber and cedar stay in the background. The overall impression is aquatic, green and slightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime, with sport and business next. It reads masculine. Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Nikos Sculpture Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eau des Îles

7.8

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Floral · Green · Spicy

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Eau des Îles is a green, earthy and smoky men's fragrance, and it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon and myrtle, then moves into a heart of frankincense, coffee, ylang-ylang and labdanum, where a floral, resinous warmth settles beside the greenness. Vetiver, patchouli and galbanum form a woody, earthy base, with spicy and smoky tones running through it. Its longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out, business and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Vala's Enchanted Perfumery Urð and Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hindu Gras have a close profile.

Menthe Fraîche / Fresh Mint

6.5

Durance en Provence

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Durance en Provence Menthe Fraîche / Fresh Mint is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around green lemon, peppermint and curly mint. It opens with green lemon and the two mints, a cool, green start. In the heart, tarragon, cardamom and clary sage add a lightly spicy, herbal depth, while the sweet and floral touches stay in the background. Cedarwood, musk and vetiver settle it into a dry, soft woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Though it is sold as a men's fragrance, a share of voters also find it feminine.

40 Rogue

7.2

Rogue · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue 40 Rogue is a unisex green floral chypre that pairs a fresh, herbal side with a powdery one; it has been discontinued. Tarragon, basil and citrus notes give it a green, fresh frame. Rose, narcissus and carnation shape the floral side, while aldehydes add brightness. Oakmoss and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery base, and the fruity notes and an animal touch soften the sharper greenery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and it reads as classic. Krizia Moods and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche have a close profile.

Route 66 (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Coty · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Coty Route 66 Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, green and woody fougère that opens fresh and settles into a spicy, resinous depth; it reads masculine and has been discontinued. The top notes of pineapple, bergamot and lemon give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, tarragon, lavender and oakmoss add a green, chypre-like edge. The base of labdanum, sandalwood and patchouli grounds it in a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and also works in the office. The character is clearly masculine. Roja Parfums Apex and Grès Cabaret Homme have a close profile.

Pure Black

7.5

Sergio Tacchini · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Sergio Tacchini Pure Black is a fresh, green and powdery fougère for men, at home in spring and autumn and in daily, office or leisure wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Votes gather around spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing slightly. It is picked more for daytime and the office than for nights out. It opens with tarragon, rosemary, lavender, vermouth and absinth, an herbal, spicy freshness. In the heart, wisteria, vetiver and sandalwood build a soft woody base. The dry-down of lichen, oak, tonka bean, ambergris and white musk sweetens it slightly and ends on a powdery warmth.

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.

Triomphe (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Rancé 1795 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Rancé 1795 Triomphe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, spicy masculine scent that opens on bitter orange, bergamot and cardamom and settles into leather, frankincense and black amber. It lasts a moderate length of time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with evening and night out further behind. Most voters read it as masculine. The opening is led by citrus and cardamom, with green mandarin orange and bitter orange keeping it bright. In the heart, tarragon, cinnamon and myrtle add a spicy, lightly floral turn. The base brings leather, frankincense and vanilla, giving a resinous, powdery and smoky warmth. Amouage Dia Man and Etro ManRose have a close profile.

Halston Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Halston · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Halston Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and lightly sweet men's fragrance built around tarragon, citrus fruits and passion fruit; it has been discontinued. It opens with tarragon and citrus fruits giving a green, crisp start, while passion fruit adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lavender, mint and cardamom bring a spicy coolness. Patchouli, labdanum and musk settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it suits work, leisure and daily wear. It reads as a men's fragrance. Caron L'Anarchiste and Acqua di Portofino have a close profile.

Mankind (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Kenneth Cole · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Mankind Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards daily wear and leisure. The top notes are cardamom, ginger, pineapple and tarragon, with the fresh and fruity accords leading. The heart of vetiver, cinnamon and cedar adds a spicy, woody backbone. The base of cashmere wood, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and oakmoss softens and rounds it off. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, followed by the office. Dior Higher Energy and Hugo Boss Boss in Motion have a close profile.

Peace

7.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Peace is a unisex scent with a resinous, woody character softened by green, spicy and lightly smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Tarragon and Oregon lavender give it a green, aromatic freshness, while frankincense, benzoin and vanilla add a creamy, resinous warmth. Cedar, patchouli and vetiver set an earthy, woody base, and citrusy and fruity touches lighten it without making it heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, though it also works at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it pulls neither way. Krigler Cosy Cedar Wood 72 and El Nabil Oud Black have a close profile.

Labyrinthe Libertin

7.6

Le Prince Jardinier

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Prince Jardinier Labyrinthe Libertin is a unisex scent that sets the green freshness of thyme, bergamot and tarragon against powdery florals like lily of the valley and violet; it has been discontinued. It opens with thyme, bergamot, tarragon, basil and mint, which read herbal, citrusy and fresh. In the heart, lily of the valley, violet, jasmine and iris add a soft, lightly sweet, powdery floral note. Vetiver, cedarwood and musk dry it down onto a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close. Chloé Innocence and Dsquared² She Wood have a similar profile.

Casual Friday (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Escada · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Escada Casual Friday Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with spicy, woody and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters link it most with fall and spring, though summer is not ruled out. Daily wear, leisure and office use share the lead, while evening and night-out wear sit further back. It opens with tarragon, coriander, aniseed, bergamot and lavender, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. The heart adds a warm floral-spicy note through cardamom, carnation, jasmine and cinnamon. In the base, vanilla, cedar, amber and tonka bean sweeten and soften the scent, while oakmoss and patchouli leave a woody ground.

Nu Green

5.4

Honoré des Prés · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Honoré des Prés Nu Green is a fresh, green scent led by tarragon, spearmint and grass, classified as a women's perfume. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak; the sample is small, but the picture is consistent. It stays light on the skin and is noticed mostly up close. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The notes aren't split into top and base, so the scent reads as a whole. Tarragon and spearmint give a spicy freshness, while grass widens the green side. Cedar sets a woody ground and musk leaves a soft, powdery trace. Citrus and synthetic accords round out the clean impression. Penhaligon's The Ingénue Cousin Flora and Perroy BlueForest have a close profile.

Fashion (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Léonard · 1970

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Léonard Fashion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral chypre that sets rose, lilac and jasmine over tarragon and green notes; it has been discontinued and is made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Spring, summer and autumn draw similar support, while winter trails behind. It leans towards daytime and evening wear, with office and leisure use also chosen. Most voters find it feminine and classic. It opens with tarragon, green notes, lemon and bergamot, with plum, peach and raspberry adding a fruity sweetness. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose, while iris adds a soft, powdery touch. The base of cedar, patchouli, vanilla and amber leaves a woody, sweet trail.

Signature for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

S.T. Dupont · 2000

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

S.T. Dupont Signature for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that opens citrusy and green, moves through a spicy, powdery heart and settles into a sweet, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Tarragon, basil, lemon and grapefruit give a cool, green start, with pepper and lavender adding a dry edge. In the heart, cinnamon, carnation and heliotrope push the scent toward spicy and powdery. The base grows sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and benzoin, while cedar and patchouli keep a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter; it leans toward evenings and nights out, but also finds a place for daily and business wear. Carven Carven Homme and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.