The Perfume Library

Ispazon

6.8

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Ispazon is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens on lime, thyme and laurel; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards leisure, office and daily use; close to half of voters call it masculine, and most of the rest call it classic. It opens with lemon and orange citrus alongside thyme and laurel, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, lily of the valley and cedarwood build a green, woody base. Musk, amber and vanilla close it in the base with a soft, resinous sweetness.

XPEC Original

7.7

XPEC · 2002

Floral · Green · Spicy

XPEC Original opens with lemon, tuberose and thyme before settling into cedarwood and oakmoss, a green, spicy chypre made for men and now discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters point to fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. Lemon brings freshness up top, joined by tuberose and thyme. Pepper, fennel and ginger put the spice forward in the heart. The base of cedarwood and oakmoss is woody and earthy, with a leathery, animalic edge running through.

Supernova Cologne

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Supernova Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance, with aquatic and green tones over a sweet, smoky background. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and lime carry the citrus side, while galbanum and lavender add a green, airy touch. Cypriol, vetiver and cedarwood build a woody, smoky base, softened by benzoin and vanilla. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Man III (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Jil Sander · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Man III Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody fougère, where lavender and citrus brightness meet a spicy, powdery depth. It has been discontinued and is made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More than half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. It opens with lavender, rosemary and bergamot, fresh and green. The heart turns floral and spicy, with juniper, thyme and rose coming forward. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli and moss settle into an earthy, resinous ground. Casamorati Casafutura and Rania J. Lavande 44 share a close profile.

Colosseum

8.3

Christian Provenzano

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Christian Provenzano Colosseum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by citrus and green notes, and it suits spring and summer days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with few choosing winter. Office, leisure and evening wear draw similar support, and while most voters read it as masculine, it is unisex. It opens with grapefruit, orange and lime for a cool brightness, while lavender, juniper berry and pink pepper add spice. The heart brings violet leaf, jasmine and leather, with coriander and thyme adding a green edge. Vetiver, cypriol, amber and moss form a woody base. Niche 4 All Apple Musk and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

Ted Lapidus pour Homme (1978) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Ted Lapidus · 1978

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ted Lapidus pour Homme is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens with coriander, bergamot and aldehydes and moves into leather, patchouli and moss; it has been discontinued. The top is coriander, bergamot, aldehydes, thyme and lemon. Jasmine, leather, patchouli and spruce lead the heart, and the base settles on moss, frankincense, musk, castoreum and labdanum. The accords read spicy, oriental, resinous, earthy and smoky, with animal and leathery touches adding to a dark, dry feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of voters call it masculine, and many call it classic. Veejaga Hascish Men and Montale Oudrising have a close profile.

Léonard pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Léonard · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Léonard pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that sets a floral, green opening against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring behind them; evening and night-out wear lead, though daytime and business use also have a place. Most see it as masculine and classic. Fresh, herbal top notes of lavender, bergamot, basil and thyme give way to vetiver, jasmine and patchouli. Labdanum, leather and amber dominate the base, leaving a thick, animalic, smoky and earthy warmth. Trussardi Uomo and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.

Purple Label

8.3

Ralph Lauren · 2003

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Purple Label is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, fruity opening of coriander, blackberry and mandarin orange with the green, leathery depth of sage, thyme and suede. The top is coriander, blackberry and mandarin orange, bright and fruity from the first spray. In the heart, sage, thyme and tobacco flower add a green, spicy edge. The base of mahogany, suede, musk and oakmoss settles the scent into a woody, smoky, leathery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear, with evenings a smaller share. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Primal Waters - TDM: Torroella de Montgrí

7.7

Santi Burgas · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Santi Burgas Primal Waters - TDM: Torroella de Montgrí is a unisex scent that ties the herbal air of thyme, rosemary and sage to the resin of cistus and fir balsam. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer in almost equal measure, with winter well behind. It suits leisure, work and everyday wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The accords are fresh, green and spicy. Thyme, rosemary and lavender give a clean herbal freshness, while cedarwood and Mediterranean cypress build a woody frame. Fir balsam and labdanum absolute add a resinous, earthy warmth, and eucalyptus absolute cools that density.

Kham-Sin

6.5

Salle Privée · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Salle Privée Kham-Sin is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, spicy and resinous side, and it suits autumn and spring days best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further back. It is chosen mainly for leisure and nights out, and voters read it as masculine first, with some calling it modern or classic. Mandarin orange and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel, while peppermint and thyme cool it down and add a spicy edge. Tonka bean, chocolate and violet soften the sweetness, and amber, labdanum and patchouli bring a resinous, woody weight. The overall impression is fresh yet leaning sweet, with a noticeably synthetic tone.

Extrait Noir

8.2

Élisire · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Élisire Extrait Noir is a green, spicy unisex fragrance with a leathery, smoky and resinous character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as masculine. The top notes of thyme, camphor, eucalyptus and ginger give a cool, medicinal green opening. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron, lavender and patchouli add a spicy, earthy warmth. The base of castoreum, vanilla and benzoin settles it into a resinous, leathery, slightly sweet finish.

Invasion of the Barbers

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance that recalls a barbershop, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office and evenings. Voters mostly call its character masculine, with some finding it classic. It follows a fresh, green fougère line. Grasse lavender, bergamot and grapefruit set the bright side, while thyme, cardamom and ginger add spice. Violet leaf pushes the greenness forward, patchouli and musk give a woody, earthy base, and vanilla softens it with a creamy sweetness.

Nino Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Cerruti · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, galbanum and lemon in a fresh, green style, moves through carnation, jasmine and thyme, and settles on fir and cedarwood as a masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with evening and business use also voted. Most voters call it masculine or classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mint and juniper give a bright start, sharpened by galbanum and green notes. In the heart, floral carnation and jasmine join thyme and stone pine. The base of fir, benzoin, amber, moss and musk makes a woody, resinous finish.

Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs / Citrus Flower

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs / Citrus Flower is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light trace. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Most see it as feminine. Mandarin orange and orange open it, with neroli and thyme in the heart and sweet notes at the base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with green and fruity touches alongside, and the sweetness settles in gently underneath.

Just on Time

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Just on Time is a men's fragrance led by lemon, ginger and cinnamon, with a spicy, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with lemon, grapefruit, apple and thyme alongside the spice of ginger and cinnamon. In the heart, vanilla, teakwood and frankincense add a sweet, woody and slightly smoky feel. Musk, cedar and amber sit underneath. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Trimerous

7.8

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jorum Studio Trimerous is a unisex scent built around cloudberry, juniper and thyme, pairing a fruity sweetness with a spicy, woody frame. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between the two. As a whole it is floral and fruity in its sweetness, carried by nectarine and bergamot. Juniper, thyme and pink pepper add spice. Suede and oud lay down a leathery, woody base, which vanilla and musk soften into something creamy and powdery.

Metaphore / Metaphore WJ

7.8

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Calaj Metaphore / Metaphore WJ is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against spicy, leathery and earthy tones. It opens with bergamot and thyme, and the heart of carnation, jasmine, cedar, carrot seed and patchouli reads floral, spicy and earthy. The base is led by leather, suede, tobacco, honey and musk, where the sweetness meets an animal, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. Hugo Boss Boss Number One and MCM Success have a close profile.

Thé Vert & Bigarade

7.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Thé Vert & Bigarade is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that leans towards warm-weather, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, business and leisure use come up most often. Votes split between feminine and masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. Green tea and bitter orange open it fresh, then maté tea and thyme bring a green, lightly spicy character. Musk, hay and cedar soften it and settle it into a dry, woody base. L'Occitane Thé Vert au Jasmin and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Eau de Iceberg 74 Amber

7.8

Iceberg · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg 74 Amber is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rum, cinnamon and thyme and settles into ambergris and benzoin; it has been discontinued. It opens with rum, cinnamon and thyme, a spicy and slightly heavy start. In the heart, clary sage, frankincense and ebony build a woody, resinous and smoky body. Ambergris, benzoin and opoponax sweeten the base, and the overall impression is warm and oriental. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters tend to read it as masculine. Moresque White Duke and L'Erbolario Myrrhae have a close profile.

Niagara (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Courrèges · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Courrèges Niagara Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green, citrusy men's fragrance with a resinous, earthy depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind; it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure, with some votes for business and evenings. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens with blackcurrant, thyme and lime, fresh and lightly spicy at once. In the heart, cypress, pine and tree moss build a green, resinous feel. The base of cistus and vetiver leaves a woody, earthy ground. Its profile is close to Birkholz Royal Vetiver and Captain Fawcett's Rufus Hound's Triumphant.

Eau de Grey Flannel (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Geoffrey Beene · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Geoffrey Beene Eau de Grey Flannel Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh mandarin and lemon opening with a woody base of lavender, patchouli and sandalwood. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear leading and evening rarely chosen. Most see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with star anise, thyme, mandarin orange and lemon, with cypress and cedar leaf adding green. Clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender and patchouli form the heart, drying down to sandalwood, vetiver and musk. Overall it reads fresh, citrusy and green, with spice and wood in the background.

Vrai

7.4

Fragonard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Vrai is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of vervain, lime and bergamot with a green, spicy heart of cardamom, basil and thyme. It lasts a moderate length of time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. The opening is led by citrus and vervain, then cardamom, basil and thyme add a green, lightly spicy edge. Iris, moss and jasmine leave a calm floral base. Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin and Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert

5.6

Lacoste · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Vert is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that reads as an easy, casual everyday scent. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot, melon and ozone, with vervain adding a green edge to the coolness. The heart brings birch leaf, fig, thyme and cardamom, while iris and violet leaf soften the floral side. In the base, teakwood, sandalwood and white cedar dry down, and ambergris rounds off the aquatic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office use lead the occasions. Most find it masculine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Rio de Janeiro have a close profile.

Kythnos

6.8

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Le Couvent Kythnos is a fresh, green fougère with a spicy, earthy and slightly smoky side, leaning towards spring and autumn. Lavender comes first, and thyme in the heart adds a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver in the base strengthens the woody, earthy side, while the smoky note stays in the background. The overall impression is dry and airy rather than sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Though it is unisex, votes lean masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Roger & Gallet Open and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver.