The Perfume Library

Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent that suits fall and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Oud, sandalwood and rosewood form the woody frame, with vetiver adding an earthy edge. Cardamom and pink pepper carry the spice, while amber and tonka bean bring a resinous sweetness. The overall impression is smoky, warm and smooth. Oud Wood Parfum and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dior · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody warmth underneath that makes it easy to wear day to day. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, though it is also worn for nights out. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and modern. Calabrian bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a bright start. Sichuan pepper and pink pepper add spice, while geranium brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli, vetiver, elemi resin and Ambrox build a woody, slightly sweet base with a clean, synthetic sheen.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2009

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Bergamot and cardamom open it clean and lightly spiced. In the heart, cedarwood, black pepper and lavender come forward, with the woody and spicy side leading. In the base, vetiver and tonka bean pull it towards both dryness and sweetness, leaving a warm, powdery oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Its character is mostly described as masculine, modern and classic. Sober Bangkok and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hermès · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a woody, earthy side, made for men and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it wears comfortably in summer too; daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. As a whole, grapefruit and orange bring bright freshness, set against the green bite of geranium leaf. Pepper and pink pepper add spice, while vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody base. Flintstone gives it a dry, mineral earthiness, and benzoin softens that harder edge slightly.

Eros (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Versace · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits comfortably in spring too. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Season votes are spread fairly evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, and it is worn for leisure as well. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens cool with Italian lemon, green apple and mint. The heart brings ambroxan, Venezuelan tonka bean and geranium forward. Vetiver, cedar, Bourbon vanilla and oakmoss leave a sweet, woody, spicy trail in the base.

Y (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody men's scent that carries the brightness of bergamot, apple and ginger into an aromatic heart of lavender and sage. It is rated as lasting well and projecting well. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, elemi resin, apple, ginger and aldehydes, a clean, fruity start with a light spice. The heart of lavender, sage, geranium absolute and juniper berry adds an aromatic, green edge. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and Operanide® settles it into a woody, lightly sweet finish, with aquatic and synthetic touches running in the background.

Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent, with cherry and almond resting on a warm, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while the office comes last. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Cherry liqueur, bitter almond and black cherry give it a dark, syrupy opening. In the heart, griotte syrup, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar form a woody frame, while roasted tonka bean and Peru balsam sweeten the dry-down and finish it creamy and warm.

Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot against the warmth of cinnamon, clove and vetiver. The top holds lemon, bergamot, plum and apple, giving a fresh, citrusy, fruity first impression. In the heart, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth, and the base of vetiver, cedar and vanilla settles the scent into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, somewhere between modern and classic. La Rive Grey Point and La Rive New Ride have a close profile.

Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character it leans masculine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, cardamom and jasmine sambac. The heart turns to black leather, vetiver and patchouli, where the leathery, woody and smoky side comes forward. In the base, white moss and amber sweeten and soften it, with the floral and spicy touches sitting in the background.

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dior · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Dior Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that links a fresh, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky and earthy depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it is picked most for evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear also have a place. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while mace adds spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, violet leaf and cedar come forward. In the base, vetiver, leather and patchouli carry the weight, and tonka bean and amber soften that rugged character a little.

Red Tobacco

7.9

Mancera · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Red Tobacco is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent in which green apple and spice meet tobacco, vanilla and amber. It opens with green apple, white peach, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg, pairing fruity brightness with spice. Patchouli and jasmine soften the heart. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and amber lead, while vetiver and gaiac wood give it a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It leans masculine in character. Armaf Hunter Killer and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Chanel · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs orange, mandarin orange and seawater with a woody base of cedar and vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and few choose winter. It is placed mainly in leisure, daily, sport and business settings, with fewer votes for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. It opens bright and clean, with citrus and seawater lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, pepper and neroli add a light spice while cedar gives it a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber softens and sweetens it, and vetiver leaves a dry woodiness. La Rive Absolute Sport and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Delina (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, rhubarb and lychee, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, peony, Turkish rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side. The base settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmeran, which make it creamy and powdery, while vetiver, frankincense and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Monkoku Rose Allure and Armaf Club de Nuit Impériale have a close profile.

Ambassador for Men

7.5

Gisada · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and woody body, best suited to evenings and nights out, and to autumn and winter. It opens with green mandarin orange, apple and violet, a fresh and lightly fruity start, with cardamom adding spice. In the heart, black pepper, lavender and patchouli come forward, while mango and peony soften it. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody foundation, and gourmand and synthetic touches colour the overall feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring also well represented, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Stance and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Spicebomb

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Grapefruit, pink pepper and bergamot open cool and lively. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron and chili build a warm spice layer. Leather, vetiver and tobacco leave a woody, leathery base, while the fresh, gourmand and oriental sides of the accords stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Königstein Live by Night and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Dark have a close profile.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens on ginger, cardamom and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom bring spice at the start, lifted by the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, geranium and French lavender add a floral, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver and cedarwood settles it on a dry, woody footing. The fresh accord leads, while the sweet and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. It reads as masculine and modern. La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Infinity Silver have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Issey Miyake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add a light spice, while water lily brings out the floral and aquatic side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and amber settles it on a woody footing. Wolkenseifen Berlin and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Chanel · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-opening floral for women, sweet and powdery enough to feel soft from day into evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, nights out, evenings, leisure and business. Voters clearly read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom for a bright citrus start. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and mimosa, a soft floral centre. The base of vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and patchouli takes over, settling sweet, powdery and slightly spicy. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and One Avenue Pearl have a close profile.

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.

№ 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense)

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, built around cumin, cistus and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out; summer is the least picked season. It reads masculine to many, though it is also treated as unisex. It opens with cumin, coriander and petitgrain for a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and cistus add a resinous warmth. As it dries, cedarwood, vetiver and ambergris leave a woody, earthy, smoky base, with the sweetness sitting on top. Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain (Solid Perfume) and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.