The Perfume Library

Chance Eau Fraîche (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with green and aquatic touches, made for women and leaning towards warm days and daytime wear. Most voters recommend summer and spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most common settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and nearly half of voters find it feminine. It opens with citrus fruits and cedar. In the heart, pink pepper, water hyacinth and jasmine add a floral freshness. As it dries down, amber, vetiver and musk come forward, with patchouli and teakwood firming up the woody base. Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Crayon de Parfum and Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Black Gemstone

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Black Gemstone is a woody oriental for men, where myrrh, frankincense and teakwood give a resinous, smoky feel softened by the sweetness of tonka bean. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office or daytime. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with Sicilian lemon and cedarwood, the lemon giving a brief freshness before myrrh moves forward. In the base, tonka bean, frankincense and teakwood take over, and the scent settles into a sweet, spicy, earthy and leathery line.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

Classic Gold

7.5

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jaguar Classic Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a floral and sweet layer on top, easiest to wear in everyday settings and cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still get votes. Leisure and daytime are the most common occasions, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lime, bergamot and apple, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, teakwood and orange blossom add a floral, woody softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and musk sweetens it and settles on a spicy, woody ground. Dunhill Desire for a Man and Hugo Boss Boss Orange have a close profile.

Altamir (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Ted Lapidus · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus Altamir Eau de Toilette is a men's scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing a sweet floral side with spicy woods. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, pineapple leaf and neroli, and the heart of cyclamen, jasmine and orange blossom adds a soft floral note. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, amber and musk turn it sweet, powdery and gourmand, while teakwood and vetiver give it a woody frame. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, most voters read it as masculine, and it scores highly for value.

Bois Oudh

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Bois Oudh is a unisex scent that builds a woody core from oud, sandalwood and teakwood, sweetened by amber and tonka bean. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Oud and sandalwood set a woody, smoky ground, cardamom adds a spicy lift, and amber with tonka bean brings a resinous, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for business and daily wear. Its character reads masculine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Niche 4 All Agar Oud have a close profile.

Rain

7.2

Marc Jacobs · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Marc Jacobs Rain is a fresh, green, aquatic women's fragrance that pairs clementine, woodland strawberry and grass with a rain accord; it has been discontinued. The top is clementine, woodland strawberry, grass and cypress, with fruity sweetness kept in check by a green coolness. The heart brings rain accord, sunflower, orchid and passion fruit, tilting the scent toward floral and aquatic. Tree moss, musk, amber and teakwood settle underneath as a soft base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads mostly feminine and modern. Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) and Clean Rain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dark Aoud

7.4

Montale · 2011

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Montale Dark Aoud is a spicy, smoky and woody unisex fragrance built around oud, leather and saffron. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Oud and leather dominate, saffron and black pepper add spice, sandalwood, teakwood and vetiver lay a woody foundation, and amber brings a resinous warmth. Animal and earthy tones deepen the dark character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More than half of voters find it masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Montale Black Musk and Lattafa Oud Mood Elixir 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.

Covet

7.2

Sarah Jessica Parker · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sarah Jessica Parker Covet is a discontinued women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Most voters find it feminine, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Autumn and spring are the most recommended seasons; longevity is good and sillage moderate. Lavender, Sicilian lemon and pelargonium leaf give a crisp green start, while dark chocolate adds a gourmand sweetness to that freshness. In the heart, honeysuckle, magnolia and lily of the valley bring a soft floral touch; the base of vetiver, cashmere wood, musk, teakwood and amber closes it with a woody, earthy warmth.

Desire for a Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire for a Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men that pairs neroli, apple and green lemon with a woody warmth of teakwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with neroli, apple, green lemon and bergamot, with a light fruity edge. Teakwood, rose and patchouli form a floral, woody heart, and labdanum, musk and vanilla sweeten the base into an oriental warmth. There is a spicy, slightly synthetic texture throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and business also suiting it. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Classic Gold and Alexandre.J Black Muscs have a close profile.

Bat (2020)

7.2

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Zoologist Bat is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, pairing fruity sweetness with an earthy, leathery base, and suits leisure hours and evenings. It opens with fig, pink guava and passion fruit for a sweet, juicy fruit layer, which soil quickly grounds. In the heart, frankincense, night-blooming jasmine and hay give it a floral, green frame. The base of teakwood, vetiver, leather and animalic notes pulls it in a woody, leathery direction. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and evening are the occasions that lead. It reads masculine to most voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine, so it sits in the middle on gender. Zoologist Bat (2015) and Pekji Zeybek have a close profile.

Inside

7.5

Trussardi · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Trussardi Inside is a floral, sweet gourmand scent, powdery and creamy with a light spice, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with laurel, Sicilian bergamot and hazelnut leaf, a green and fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope and freesia bring a soft floral note, while coffee adds a gourmand depth. The base of teakwood, cedar, musk and amber settles into a warm, woody and powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine. Aubade Le Parfum and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Les Impératrices Japonaises / The Great Empresses of Japan

7.6

Roméa d'Améor · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roméa d'Améor Les Impératrices Japonaises / The Great Empresses of Japan is a powdery, fresh floral built around rose, violet and iris, made for women. Freesia, melon and ylang-ylang open with a sweet freshness. At the heart, rose, violet, iris and heliotrope form a powdery floral bouquet. Sandalwood, tonka bean and vetiver close it in the base with a soft, woody sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. Yves Rocher Vie privée and Grossmith Diamond Jubilee Bouquet have a close profile.

Blv pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Bvlgari · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Blv pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with cardamom and sandalwood, moves into juniper berry, ginger and galangal, and comes across as a fresh, woody, lightly spicy men's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and just over half of voters read it as masculine. The scent is fresh and citrusy, softened by aquatic and floral touches. Ginger and galangal supply the spice, while juniper berry adds a dry, crisp edge. In the base, teakwood, gingko and tobacco flower form a woody, slightly sweet, powdery floor.

Challenge (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Lacoste · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Challenge Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lemon, tangerine and bergamot. Lavender, ginger and violet leaf bring a spicy, slightly green touch in the heart, and teakwood and ebony settle into a woody base. Fruity and synthetic tones sit among the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and leaves a light trace. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to La Rive Concept and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice.

Envy Me

6.9

Gucci · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Envy Me is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, from daytime to the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink peony, pineapple and lychee in a fruity, bright mix, while pink pepper and pomegranate add a lively edge. The heart turns softly floral with white tea and pink musk, and the base of teakwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Half of the voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern.

Hugo Energise (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Hugo Boss · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Energise Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens cool with lemon, mint and pineapple leaf, while pink pepper and cardamom add a light spice. In the heart, juniper, jasmine and nutmeg come forward, and in the base vanilla, teakwood and leather soften it onto a woody footing. Hugo Boss Hugo Energise Limited Spray Edition and Adidas Originals pour Homme have a close profile.

Sandalo e Mirra

7.9

Giardino Benessere · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Sandalo e Mirra is a unisex scent built around sandalwood, teakwood and cardamom, its woody, spicy side softened by a powdery, creamy feel. It opens with cardamom, geranium and bergamot, fresh and lightly floral. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice forward, while teakwood, sandalwood and oakmoss in the base settle it onto a woody, creamy ground. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Profumum Roma Eccelso and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Golden Delicious (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

DKNY · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

DKNY Golden Delicious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with orange blossom, mirabelle plum and Golden Delicious apple, fresh and fruity. The heart of white rose, vanilla orchid, lily of the valley and Casablanca lily turns floral and lightly sweet. Teakwood, musk and sandalwood leave a woody base.

UDV Night

6.8

Ulric de Varens · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ulric de Varens UDV Night is a fresh, gourmand fragrance for men that pairs citrus and fruit with sweet spice. It opens with a bright, fruity freshness of apple, pineapple, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, cinnamon and cedarwood come forward while orange blossom softens the sweetness. The base of teakwood, amberwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, sweet finish, with a synthetic edge running through the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread the four seasons almost evenly, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and can also work for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with a clear modern side. Tonino Lamborghini Prestigio and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

High Line

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 High Line is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, led by bergamot, tulip and redleaf rose. It opens cool and green with bergamot, purple lovegrass and Indian rhubarb. The heart carries the floral side through tulip, muscari, redleaf rose and orange blossom water, while the citrus and sweet accords soften the clean feel. The base of Irish moss, musk, teakwood and bur oak adds a light woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. More voters call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Bond No. 9 Madison Square Park and Kilian Imperial Tea have a close profile.

Black Musk

6.8

Montale · 2010

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Montale Black Musk is a smoky, spicy unisex scent built on musk, patchouli and sandalwood, leaning towards winter and evening wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions named most. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. As a whole it reads woody, leathery and resinous. Sandalwood, teakwood and patchouli lay an earthy base, while leather and ambergris add an animal warmth. Black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice, and musk softens the edges. Montale Dark Aoud and Lattafa Maahir Black Edition have a close profile.

Silver Scent

7.0

Jacques Bogart · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Bogart Silver Scent is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy and woody backbone behind the bright start. The top holds orange blossom and lemon, and the heart brings cardamom, lavender, nutmeg and rosemary. In the base, teakwood, vetiver and tonka bean give it a woody footing, while lychee softens it with a fruity, sweet touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out, and it reads mainly masculine and modern. Cuba Silver and La Rive Steel Essence have a close profile.