The Perfume Library

Elysium Eau Intense

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in leisure, daytime and business settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, while thyme and rhubarb add a green edge to that freshness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and apple bring a soft floral and fruity touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Dsquared² · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dsquared² Potion Eau de Parfum opens with mint, thyme and angelica before cinnamon, pepper and patchouli deepen it into a sweet, spicy fragrance for men; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely named. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of those who voted call its character masculine. The top notes of mint, angelica and thyme give a cool, herbal start. In the heart, cinnamon, pepper and rose add spicy warmth, with gentian staying in the background. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and cashmere wood settles it onto a sweet, woody, slightly smoky ground.

Artisan (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

John Varvatos · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays lightly present through the day without filling a room. Voters mostly call it masculine, with a good share also calling it modern. The top is Sicilian clementine, mandarin orange, thyme and Provençal lavender, pairing citrus with a herbal freshness. The heart adds Indian orange jessamine, African orange blossom and ginger for a soft floral and spicy touch. Woody base notes such as Georgywood® and Kephalis close it on a clean, even footing.

Herbes Troublantes

8.2

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Herbes Troublantes is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft trail. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. Mint, thyme and rosemary give it a green, spicy start, while Calabrian bergamot adds a citrus lift. Orange blossom brings a gentle floral softness, and musk settles everything onto a calm base.

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.

Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Pino Silvestre · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Pino Silvestre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring, fall and summer, for daytime and leisure wear. It opens with the fresh citrus of bergamot, lemon and bitter orange. In the heart, juniper berry, thyme, clary sage, French lavender, lavender and clove build a green, spicy fougère feel. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and wear centres on leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Parfums de Marly Ispazon have a close profile.

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent, with resinous and smoky touches that recall a pine forest. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favoured. It is seen as closest to leisure and daily wear, and also judged suitable for business and evenings. Voters read it as more masculine, though it keeps its unisex character. The notes read as a single whole: the sharp freshness of camphor and thyme joins the woody body of cedar, pine and pine resin. Frankincense and tree moss add a smoky, earthy depth, while cypress and vetiver keep the green tone going. Georgywood® gives a dry, clean woodiness. Borntostandout Hinoki Shower and Aēsop Hwyl have a similar profile.

Hwyl

7.9

Aēsop · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Hwyl is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky forest feel. It opens with elemi resin, thyme and pink pepper, which give a green, dry spice. In the heart, cypress, geranium and suede soften the scent while keeping it green. The base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though the lean is not strict. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Spice D'Arno

7.9

Electimuss · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Electimuss Spice D'Arno is a unisex scent that keeps a sweet, gourmand character warm with spice and resin, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while vanilla and orange blossom turn that warmth creamy and sweet. Frankincense, myrrh and leather add a resinous, woody depth, and lemon and bergamot lighten it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly equal, so it has no fixed gender. Close in profile are The House of Oud Just Before and Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold.

Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Burberry · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Burberry for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent built around lavender, thyme and bergamot, suited to spring and daytime wear. It opens with lavender, thyme, bergamot and mint, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, geranium, sandalwood and moss carry the floral and green side, while cedarwood and amber settle the base into something woody and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. About half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it classic. Zara Zara Man and Mazzolari Augusto have a close profile.

Foconero (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Foconero Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets citrus, green notes and a sea-breeze feel over a woody base, suited to warm days outdoors. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and lime alongside thyme, juniper and lavender, giving a bright, green first impression. In the heart, hyacinth, cardamom, sea salt and ozone add an aquatic edge. It settles into Indian patchouli, sandalwood, Cuban cedar and oakmoss, which bring a woody, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Aswad

7.6

Swiss Arabian

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a spicy, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings; it is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, rose, thyme and woody notes. The heart builds a spicy, floral core of cumin, jasmine, patchouli, coriander and oud. In the base, vanilla, musk, leather and amber sweeten it and carry it into a resinous, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Summer is rarely chosen. Many call it masculine, but some find it feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Ambre Orient

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Ambre Orient is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent led by frankincense, oud, vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. It leans towards autumn and winter, with most voters choosing those seasons and summer barely mentioned. Evenings and nights out suit it best. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. It reads slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. It opens with frankincense and thyme, resinous and a little herbal. At the heart, pink pepper, oud, patchouli and sandalwood build a woody, earthy body. The base of vanilla, cinnamon, labdanum and amber sweetens it into a gourmand, faintly smoky and animalic warmth. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.

Homme

7.9

Costume National · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Costume National Homme is a men's fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet opening with a spicy, resinous woodiness, with gourmand tones leading the mix. Cardamom, grapefruit and bergamot give the opening a bright, fruity lift. Thyme, cinnamon and clove then add a warm, spicy character. Patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum close it with a woody, resinous sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out, while summer lags behind. Many find it masculine. Costume National Homme Parfum and Morph Cruda have a close profile.

Lancaster (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)

8.3

Lancaster · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lancaster Lancaster opens with lavender and bergamot and settles into sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla, a floral, spicy women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, coriander and thyme give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and mimosa bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss lays down a woody, sweet, chypre foundation, with powdery and animal tones in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and daily wear close behind. Most describe the character as feminine and classic. Givenchy Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva have a close profile.

Dolce di Giorno

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Dolce di Giorno is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on pepper, bergamot and cinnamon and settles onto vanilla and labdanum. The opening pairs pepper, bergamot and grapefruit with a bright edge, while cinnamon adds warmth from the first moment. In the heart, thyme, cardamom and prune balance fruity sweetness against the spices. The base of labdanum, vanilla, gaiac wood and patchouli is resinous, smoky and woody, and the overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.

New-York

8.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New-York is a fresh, chypre-style men's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and business, daily and leisure wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and lemon petitgrain, while thyme and mugwort add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and lavender bring a spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, frankincense and musk, dry and powdery. Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme and Penhaligon's Racquets Formula have a close profile.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

Pasha de Cartier (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cartier · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Pasha de Cartier Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy, green character against a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind, and the votes spread almost evenly across leisure, daily wear and business. Most voters call it masculine, and some also read it as classic. It opens with the coolness of lavender, mint, thyme and mandarin orange. Coriander, Brazilian rosewood and alyssum sit in the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, labdanum, oakmoss and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth. Cartier Pasha Fraîcheur Menthe and Cartier Roadster have a close profile.

Obelisk (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

MCM · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MCM Obelisk Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose over sandalwood, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Obelisk wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, and most describe its character as feminine and classic. The top opens with bergamot, peach, citrus fruits and the green edge of galbanum. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while thyme adds a spicy note. In the base, sandalwood, moss, ambergris and vanilla carry it into a woody, smoky, sweet warmth, with animal and resinous accords in the background. Its profile is close to DKNY Donna Karan (Eau de Parfum) and Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum).

Oyédo

6.8

Diptyque · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque Oyédo is a fresh, green unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing citrus with a light touch of sweet fruit and spice. In Oyédo, green mandarin orange and yuzu set up a bright, tart citrus feel. Raspberry sweetens it slightly, while thyme adds a green, spicy edge. The overall impression is clean and lively, balanced by a dry woody note. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mainly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer without leaving a heavy trail. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits its unisex character. Olfactive Studio Still Life and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Harrods pour Homme

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme is a masculine fougère in which thyme, lime and bergamot set a fresh, green and spicy tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is worn from nights out to the working day, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with citrus, thyme and lavender. Violet, jasmine and May rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli build a woody floor, softened by vanilla and musk. Roja Parfums Oceania and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Solo (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Loewe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Loewe Solo Eau de Toilette pairs the fresh sweep of lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange with thyme, cinnamon and nutmeg, making a masculine scent that suits easygoing daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while classic and modern draw almost equal shares. The scent leans citrusy and fresh: lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot sit alongside lavender. Thyme, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth, and patchouli gives a woody base. Guava and boldo bring a sweet, fruity touch, with floral and synthetic tones rounding out the character.