The Perfume Library

La Martina Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

La Martina · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Hombre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy green fragrance for men that deepens into spice, earth and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, bergamot and basil, which give a bright, green first impression. Thyme, cardamom, pepper and clove add a spicy edge in the heart, while cedar, vetiver, patchouli and musk settle it onto a woody, earthy, faintly leathery base. A sweet touch softens the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most see it as clearly masculine. Nanadebary Green and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

I

7.7

Costume National · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Costume National I is a unisex scent that opens with saffron, thyme and bergamot and settles on ambroxan, cedarwood and leather, with a fresh, spicy and leathery character. Saffron and thyme add spice to the brightness of the bergamot at the top. Lavender, labdanum and geranium form the heart, while ambroxan, cedarwood and leather build a woody, leathery base. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords are there too, but a synthetic sheen outweighs them. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter, autumn and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Powerful Black have a close profile.

Mystic Aromatic

7.6

Mugler · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Mugler Mystic Aromatic is a fresh, green unisex scent in which thyme, basil and oregano are softened by the sweetness of Peru balsam. Mystic Aromatic sits at a moderate level of sillage, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters see it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. Thyme, basil and oregano lead the scent, giving a fresh, green impression. Clary sage adds a spicy edge to that aromatic character, while Peru balsam brings a resinous, woody and sweet softness. Penhaligon's The Cut and Montblanc Explorer Platinum have a close profile.

Black Gris

8.3

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Ensar Oud Black Gris is a unisex scent that pairs Papua, Sri Lankan and Sumatran oud with thyme, rose and black ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a minority choice. It is mentioned most for leisure and evening wear. Voters lean masculine on character, with some calling it classic or feminine. The ouds build a woody, resinous, smoky core, and black ambergris adds an animal depth. Thyme, pepper, clove and nutmeg bring a spicy edge, while rose and orange blossom soften it with a floral note. Aquatic and green facets, along with yuzu and mandarin orange, lighten the dense structure.

Hinoki Shower

7.1

Borntostandout · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Borntostandout Hinoki Shower is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that suits spring through autumn and fits easily into daily and office wear. Most voters recommend it for spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with turpentine, camphor, cypress and pine, which give a cool, resinous greenery. In the heart, Georgywood®, thyme and cedar build a woody, spicy frame. The base leaves a smoky, earthy trail of tree moss, tobacco and vetiver. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the clean, just-showered feel up front.

Supernova in the Casino

8.6

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Supernova in the Casino is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy brightness against spicy, woody and oriental sweetness. Bergamot, grapefruit and lemon give it a bright citrus lift, while lavender, thyme and pink pepper add a spicy edge. Saffron, leather, vanilla and benzoin pull it towards something warm, resinous and sweet. Fruity and floral touches sit in between, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Votes for spring, summer and autumn are almost level, so it isn't tied to one season. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and voters tend to call it masculine and modern. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Dirty Hinoki

7.5

Heretic · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Dirty Hinoki is a unisex scent that reads like a fresh, green forest, with woody and resinous tones softened by a touch of smoke. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters tend to find it masculine and modern, though it stays unisex. It opens with nutmeg, thyme, pine, lemon and cedar, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, cypress and hinoki wood carry the woody greenness. The base of elemi resin, frankincense, fir absolute and balsam adds a warm, lightly smoky resin, while absinthe wormwood lends a dry bitterness.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.10 - Onsen

7.1

MiN New York · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.10 - Onsen is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on tarragon, thyme and rosemary and moves into marine notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. The top of tarragon, thyme, rosemary and bergamot is herbal and spicy. Towards the heart, marine notes, cypress and pine needle bring an aquatic, green feel. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and ambergris settle it into a dry, woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and La Rive Distant Wave have a close profile.

Arrakis (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which thyme, rosemary and citrus meet smoky oud, patchouli and tobacco. It opens with thyme, rosemary, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon, a fresh, herbal brightness softened by saffron and osmanthus. At the heart, patchouli, vetiver, gaiac wood and Virginia tobacco build a woody, smoky character. Oud, musk, ambergris and tonka bean in the base sweeten it into a warm, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Solo Esencial

7.3

Loewe · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe Solo Esencial is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance built around tangerine, mint and thyme, easy to wear through the day in spring and autumn. Tangerine and lime give it a bright citrus feel, while mint, thyme and rosemary add a green, herbal edge. Cardamom and nutmeg bring a touch of spice, and tonka bean and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base. Frankincense and gaiac wood deepen that base with a smoky, resinous note. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. The majority read it as masculine, and some as modern. Proraso Azur Lime and Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey have a close profile.

Golden Boy

7.4

Dueto Parfums · 2011

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dueto Parfums Golden Boy is a spicy, leathery men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with saffron and violet leaf, then moves into cedar, thyme, leather and lavender at the heart. The base settles on musk, vanilla, suede and frankincense. The spicy, woody character carries powdery, resinous and smoky shades, with vanilla softening the edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Monsieur. and Lattafa Pride Al Areeq Gold have a close profile.

Michael Kors for Men (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Michael Kors · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Michael Kors for Men opens with star anise, thyme and black pepper over a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli, a masculine scent with a spicy, slightly sweet character. The opening brings star anise, thyme, coriander, black pepper and bergamot, with elemi resin adding a resinous edge. The heart holds suede, frankincense and sage, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood and musk dries down woody and gently sweet. The accords also carry fruity, smoky and leathery shades. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring works too, and it suits daytime, evening and the office about equally. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Michael Kors Michael for Men and David Beckham Intimately Men.

Solo Vulcan

7.3

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Loewe Solo Vulcan is a fresh, green scent that adds smoke, resin and leather, and is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Seasonal votes spread across all four seasons, with autumn and spring a little ahead, so it suits cool and mild days without being tied to one season. Thyme and lavender give it a spicy, green liveliness. Orange blossom adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while vetiver lays a woody base. The resinous and leather notes bring a dark, smoky, leathery edge, and the synthetic accord gives the whole a clean, modern feel.

Amber Gold Euphoria Men

8.4

Calvin Klein · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets amber, honey and leather on a base of vetiver and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. Voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, cypress and thyme, then moves through sage, oregano, jasmine absolute and honey in the heart. Vetiver, leather, frankincense and amber dominate the base. The sweetness rests on a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal tones in the background. Amouage Interlude Man and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah have a close profile.

Poetry in Palermo

6.5

Birkholz · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Birkholz Poetry in Palermo is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with thyme, cardamom and bergamot and settles into patchouli, musk and sandalwood. At the start, thyme and cardamom sit alongside the freshness of bergamot. In the heart, cistus, geranium and violet pull the scent towards a resinous, earthy side. The base of patchouli, musk and sandalwood leaves a woody, oriental warmth, with a sweetness that stays in the background throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest it for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear chosen less often. It reads closer to masculine in character, though it is a unisex scent. Thameen Carved Oud and Santa Maria Novella Patchouli have a close profile.

Aurelia

7.8

Giardino Benessere · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Giardino Benessere Aurelia is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy and woody body beneath a fresh opening. Cardamom, nutmeg and thyme meet Calabrian bergamot for a spicy, bright start. In the heart, gaiac wood, cedar and tonka bean come forward, and vanilla, patchouli and amber carry the base into a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; leisure and daytime lead the occasions, with office and evening also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Amberwood and Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum have a close profile.

Point du jour

7.3

Serge Lutens · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Serge Lutens Point du jour is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards leisure and daytime wear from spring through autumn. Built from thyme, clary sage absolute and eucalyptus absolute, it has no top-heart-base split and reads as a single piece. The fresh, green side leads, framed by a spicy edge and a woody, earthy, lightly smoky background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure and daily wear come first, with office use close behind. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine.

Emerald Thyme

7.6

Jo Malone · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Emerald Thyme is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: neither close to the skin nor assertive. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with petitgrain and lemon, a bright citrus start. Thyme and rosemary lead the heart, bringing out the green and spicy side. Geranium and moss set a floral, damp base underneath. Harry Lehmann Reines Kölnisch Wasser and Ramón Monegal Heritage Drops have a close profile.

Solo Platinum

6.9

Loewe · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Solo Platinum is a fresh, woody men's scent that sits best on spring and autumn days, especially at work or in daily wear. Thyme, lavender absolute and black pepper set a fresh, spicy tone, softened by black tea and nutmeg. Frankincense, Siam benzoin and Atlas cedar lay a woody, resinous base, while black leather and ambergris add a leathery, earthy edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads mainly masculine, with classic and modern close behind. Bentley Bentley Infinite Intense and Comme des Garçons Play Black have a close profile.

King Solomon

6.8

Kings & Queens · 2007

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kings & Queens King Solomon is a fresh, green fougère with a spicy, earthy edge, made for men. Lavender, rosemary and basil lead the top, while eucalyptus and tarragon pull it further into green territory. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, thyme and ginger add a spicy, earthy depth. Vetiver, Texas cedar and moss form a woody, mossy base, and a touch of sweetness softens the dryness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters also read it as masculine and classic. Lalique L'Insoumis and Le Couvent Kythnos have a close profile.

Yellow

6.3

Perfume.Sucks · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Perfume.Sucks Yellow is a unisex scent that sets a green, sweet streak over a spicy, resinous and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Masculine gets the most votes for character, with classic and feminine also represented. It opens with fir balsam, cinnamon and rum, a sweet and spicy start. The heart of cypriol, patchouli, thyme and cistus adds a woody, resinous depth. Ambrox, limbwood and patchouli settle in the base. Jusbox Green Bubble and Gucci Fading Autumn have a close profile.

Silver Essence

7.5

Ferrari · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Ferrari Silver Essence is a fresh, woody men's scent that opens with cinnamon, grey pepper and nutmeg beside silver sage and lavender; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead, and both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it masculine or classic. Cinnamon, grey pepper and nutmeg give a spicy start. Coconut adds sweetness in the heart, while patchouli and lavender steady it. Atlas cedar and frankincense in the base, with gaiac wood and musk, leave an earthy, slightly smoky trail.

0

6.3

Blood Concept · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Blood Concept 0 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a smoky, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Caraway and raspberry give the opening a spicy, lightly sweet fruit feel. Rose and thyme sit in the heart, while leather, metallic notes, birch and cedarwood make the base woody, smoky and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to winter and fall, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with masculine slightly ahead. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Seducteur

7.2

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

M. Micallef Seducteur is a green, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, a night out, evenings and business all draw similar shares. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Geoffrey and Basile Basile Uomo. The top notes of mugwort, bergamot, mint and rosemary open cool and herbal. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg, thyme and cinnamon add a spicy, earthy warmth. The base of pine tree cone, leather and oakmoss dries down woody and leathery, in a fougère manner.