The Perfume Library

Cretan Vagabond

6.3

Lost Academy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lost Academy Cretan Vagabond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody depth settling underneath. It opens with grapefruit, lime and bergamot for a bright citrus start, while aquatic notes and grass pull that freshness in a green, watery direction. The heart brings neroli, fennel, black pepper and star anise for a spicy line, with thyme adding an herbal touch. In the base, leather, woods and tobacco give it a dry, woody footing, and musk and ambergris soften the finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. Pernoire Vitias and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum) have a close profile.

Absolut Clean

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Absolut Clean is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on lemon, bergamot and neroli, suited to anyone who wants a clean, bright impression. Citrus leads: lemon, bergamot, orange and neroli give the scent a bright frame. Lilac, lily of the valley and rose soften it with a floral touch, while thyme and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy edge. White musk lends a creamy, slightly sweet cleanness. The notes are not split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without leaving a heavy trail. It reads as unisex. It has been discontinued, which may make it harder to find. Xerjoff Nero70 and Nishane Colognisé have a close profile.

Oregano Hooligano

7.6

Negligé Perfume Lab · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Negligé Perfume Lab Oregano Hooligano is a unisex scent built around oregano, bergamot and sage, reading fresh, green and spicy. Its sillage is rated moderate, though few votes back this up. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone who likes herbal freshness. The top opens with bergamot, ylang-ylang and sage, a citrus brightness over a floral, herbal tone. In the heart, coriander, oregano and oregano blossom carry the spicy green character, while tonka bean adds a creamy softness. The base of frankincense, mint and thyme settles toward a faintly smoky finish, with the fresh and green accords present throughout.

Taif T07

7.8

Taif Al-Emarat · 2016

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T07 is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that sets leather, wood and spice in a green frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong to strong, with longevity getting top marks from nearly every voter. The sample is small, so treat those ratings as a loose guide. It tends to stay put on skin for a long time and carries well around you. It opens with leather and rosemary, and sandalwood forms a woody heart. The base holds thyme, patchouli and bergamot, so a citrus brightness meets green and spicy tones, with a chypre character sitting behind them.

Urban Homme

6.6

David Beckham · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

David Beckham Urban Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent with a sweet, fruity edge, and it has been discontinued. It opens with thyme, mandarin orange and green apple, where citrus and greenery give a cool, lively first impression. In the heart, pineapple adds fruity sweetness while lavender and violet leaf keep it green and aromatic. The base of ambergris, cedar and suede settles it onto a soft, woody footing, with a spicy and slightly synthetic side in the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It reads masculine and suits easy everyday wear. Its profile is close to Perry Ellis Platinum Label and Mexx Mexx Man (Eau de Toilette).

Vert Supernova

8.4

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand Vert Supernova is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance aimed at men. Grapefruit, lemon, lime and bergamot make up its bright side, while galbanum and juniper deepen the green tone. Apple adds a soft fruity touch, and vetiver and cedarwood give it a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters see it suiting a range of settings: daily wear, work and leisure lead, with evening and nights out also getting votes. Its profile is close to Supernova and Supernova Rebirth.

Captain Molyneux (1975) (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Molyneux · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molyneux Captain Molyneux is a fresh, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, a fougère built from green and woody tones. It has been discontinued. Ceylonese cinnamon and Zanzibar clove give it a spicy warmth, while thyme, rosemary and Provençal lavender add an aromatic, green streak. Scots pine and Lebanon cedar bring a resinous woodiness, and Bourbon vetiver with Indian sandalwood settles it on a dry, smoky base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this view rests on few votes. With its classic fougère character and masculine bearing, it suits everyday wear. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Police Original have a close profile.

Sergio Soldano for Men (Brown) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Sergio Soldano · 1991

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sergio Soldano for Men is a herbal, woody men's fragrance where citrus and green accords sit on a fougère frame. Longevity and projection are both moderate, so it leaves a soft trail through the day rather than a heavy cloud. It is positioned as a men's perfume. It opens with bergamot and lemon freshness joined by the herbal edge of rosemary and aniseed. The heart brings lavender, juniper, basil and nutmeg, adding a spicy, earthy side. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and musk form a woody foundation, while thyme keeps the herbal texture going.

Fresco (Eau de Cologne)

7.8

Victor · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Victor Fresco Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green men's cologne led by citrus and herbal notes; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are only a rough guide. Light and clean, it is described as masculine. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Luciano Soprani 2 have a close profile. Neroli, grapefruit, mandarin orange, lemon and orange make a bright citrus opening. In the heart, lavender, mint, thyme and basil build the fougère character, while rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. Moss, sandalwood and cedar lay a woody base, and vanilla sweetens it slightly.

XX Brise Vénitienne

7.6

RPL Maison · 2018

Citrus · Green · Fruity

RPL Maison XX Brise Vénitienne is a unisex scent that ties a lively opening of lavender, bergamot and thyme to a woody base of cedarwood and vetiver, and it sits close to everyday wear. The opening of lavender, bergamot, thyme and grapefruit feels citrusy, green and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedarwood, sage and nutmeg pull it towards a dry, woody line. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean, musk and moss close it with an earthy, softly sweet finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business and evening settings. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits between the two. Miro Homme Sport and Nishane Hacivat share a close profile.

Sexy Leather

5.9

Victor de Manoz · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Victor de Manoz Sexy Leather is a unisex leather scent built around raspberry, saffron and black suede, where sweetness meets a smoky edge. Sillage is moderate, though few votes back that figure, so treat it loosely. It is presented as unisex and reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. With no season or occasion votes, nothing more can be said there. It opens with raspberry, thyme and saffron, fruity and spicy. Frankincense and jasmine form the heart, then black suede, woods and leather settle the sweetness onto a smoky, woody base. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Nabeel Macho Man have a close profile.

Iris Noir: Maroke

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Iris Noir: Maroke pairs Papua and Cambodian oud with jasmine, Japanese rose otto and orris butter in a floral, woody unisex scent. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. The floral side comes through with jasmine, honeysuckle and orange blossom, while thyme and rosemary add a green, spicy edge. Sandalwood and oud settle it onto a creamy, powdery, resinous ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with nearly all voters giving longevity a high mark. Its oriental, earthy character suits men and women alike. Ensar Oud Pink Papua: Jayapula and Ensar Oud White Nights: Shuyukhi have a close profile.

AM

6.8

Fragrance Du Bois · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois AM is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and spice and moves toward a resinous, smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning to one side. Italian orange, thyme and saffron lead the top. In the heart, elemi resin, labdanum, cedarwood and damask rose absolute take over. The base of vanilla, oud and patchouli softens and deepens it. The green, floral freshness of the opening gives way to a warm, smoky wood. Its profile is close to Chapel Factory Heresy and Santa Eulalia 175.

Burberry Summer for Men 2011

8.0

Burberry · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Burberry Summer for Men 2011 is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that opens on mint, thyme and juniper; it has been discontinued. Mint, thyme and juniper lead the top, backed by citrus and green accords with a light spicy edge. In the heart, driftwood and ajowan move the scent towards a woody footing. The base settles into cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and amber, which add some warmth as it dries without losing the fresh character. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background. Otto Kern Change Man and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile.

In Contrast

6.1

inme

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

inme In Contrast is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet character with a spicy, woody and slightly leathery edge. Its strength and longevity are rated moderate, though few votes have been cast, so that picture is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it can only be placed as a masculine scent. Bergamot and pink grapefruit give it a bright citrus base. Thyme, Guatemala cardamom and geranium add a spicy, green sharpness, while sandalwood and Haitian vetiver bring woody depth. Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré and Costume National I have a close profile.

Eau de Cologne 1920: Ame de Thé vert

6.5

Jardin de France

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin de France Eau de Cologne 1920: Ame de Thé vert is a fresh unisex cologne that sets orange, litsea cubeba and bergamot beside green tea. It opens with a bright citrus layer of orange, litsea cubeba and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine and green tea bring a floral, green quality, while thyme and cardamom add a cool, spicy edge. The base of Virginia cedar and musk leaves a woody, lightly powdery floor. Freshness leads from start to finish, and sweetness stays in the background. Its profile is close to Boadicea the Victorious Hyde Park and Floris Cefiro.

Odyssey

7.5

Ponsà · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Whisky Silver

5.9

Evaflor

Evaflor Whisky Silver is a men's fragrance that carries the freshness of mandarin orange and thyme into a floral heart of violet and rose. Whisky Silver's longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly quickly. The number of votes is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It is positioned as a fragrance for men. It opens with vervain, thyme and mandarin orange, a fresh, citrusy and slightly herbal start. Violet, hyacinth and rose add a soft floral heart. Patchouli, marine notes and moss settle it onto an earthy, damp base.

Nouveau Bowery

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Nouveau Bowery is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around citrus; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings among the leading choices. It reads as a daytime scent that suits anyone. The top opens with Italian mandarin orange, lime and bergamot, joined by thyme and basil. The heart holds lily and kingwood. In the base, vetiver, Indonesian patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy footing.

Joseph Abboud (1992) (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Joseph Abboud · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Joseph Abboud (1992) Eau de Toilette by Joseph Abboud is a fresh, woody men's scent where citrus and green notes lead, with a light spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and orange forming a bright citrus layer, while basil adds a green tone. In the heart, thyme, black pepper and ginger carry the spice, and jasmine, chamomile and violet soften it with a faintly powdery side. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood sets an earthy, woody ground, rounded off by musk and ambergris into a sweet, warm finish. The scent starts in citrus and settles into a dry, earthy woodiness. Courrèges Homme and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia II have a close profile.

Perception (Parfum)

6.9

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Spirit of Kings Perception (Parfum) is a unisex oriental with a leathery, woody backbone and floral and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes makes this a hint rather than a firm verdict. It stays on skin for a long time and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Leather, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver form a woody, leathery base. Cognac, amber and vanilla pull it towards a warm, sweet tone, while jasmine and ylang-ylang add the floral side. Thyme and rosemary bring a spicy, slightly herbal edge.

Wild

7.1

Aromaflage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aromaflage Wild is a fresh, citrusy and green woody scent, unisex and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, fall and spring, while winter trails behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it can also work in an office. Thyme, cardamom and lemon grass give it a spicy, herbal liveliness. Provençal lavender and geranium add a floral greenness, while rosewood, cedar leaf, cedarwood and spruce build the woody frame. Patchouli and balsam pull that base towards something resinous and a little darker. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Bois Royal and Le Galion Cologne Nocturne have a close profile.

Cuir Elite

7.3

Christian Provenzano · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Christian Provenzano Cuir Elite is a unisex scent with a spicy, woody and leathery character, its animal and resinous tones giving it a warm, dark impression. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with cardamom, saffron and cognac for a spiced warmth. In the heart, rose, violet and iris add a powdery floral side, while plum brings a sweet fruity touch. The base is led by leather, vetiver and sandalwood, with vanilla and amber softening the rough edges into a resinous warmth.

Adiere

7.0

Adi ale Van · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Adi ale Van Adiere is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with leather, tobacco and smoke, with a sweet, spicy side running through it. The top is built on lime, bitter orange, black pepper and cola, with thyme and Cuba Libre keeping the opening fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, ink, tobacco absolute, leather, pine and whisky pull the scent towards something darker and more leathery. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, oud, amber, cocoa and tonka bean settles into a warm, sweet finish with smoke running through it.