The Perfume Library

Touch for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Burberry · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

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.

Pleasures (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Estēe Lauder · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green-toned floral built around white lily, jasmine and pink rose, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a clear but unobtrusive trail. Most voters find it feminine. Green notes, white lily and violet leaf open it on a crisp, airy note. In the heart, black lilac, jasmine, pink rose and white peony carry the floral side, with pink pepper adding a light lift. Patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody, powdery base. Jeanne en Provence Jasmin Secret and Dior Miss Dior Rose Essence have a close profile.

B683 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2016

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear have their place too. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with nutmeg, chili, black pepper and saffron, a warm, spicy start. The heart brings cistus absolute, amber and musk, adding a resinous softness. Patchouli, sandalwood, ambroxan and oakmoss form a woody, earthy base. Fresh and leathery accords round out the character.

L'Homme L'Intense

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme L'Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Many read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with bergamot, Italian citron and davana for freshness, while white pepper adds spice. In the heart, orange blossom and violet leaf bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, Siam benzoin and suede finishes woody, sweet and leathery.

Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and its longevity and sillage are rated good. Leisure, daily wear and sport are the most-named settings, and it can also work for the office. Voters see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot. In the heart, violet leaf, green notes and ozonic notes keep it light and watery. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and gaiac wood adds a woody footing. Light Blue pour Homme Forever and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Ciel Woman

7.7

Amouage · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Ciel Woman is a fresh, floral scent with a powdery, creamy feel, reading as an easy daytime fragrance for women. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Voters mostly read its character as feminine. Cyclamen, gardenia and violet leaf open green and airy, while water lily, peach aldehyde, jasmine and rose soften the heart into something floral. The base of amber, sandalwood, frankincense, musk and cedarwood settles it into a woody, sweet, creamy finish. Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana and Fragonard Soleil have a close profile.

Heroic Man

7.6

La Rive

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Heroic Man is a fruity, sweet and gourmand men's fragrance, with spicy and woody touches on top of its warm oriental base. It opens with mint, cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, lavender and sage meet cinnamon, while melon and pineapple push the scent towards fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, amberwood, vanilla and chestnut leaves a warm, soft woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Kappa Black and Swiss Arabian Primal Code have a close profile.

Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery floral chypre built on petitgrain, violet leaf and jasmine absolute, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with petitgrain, violet leaf and bergamot, giving a green, airy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and damask rose absolute soften the floral side. Patchouli and moss in the base complete the chypre structure, and a powdery feel comes forward as it dries. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads feminine, with a classic streak. Yves Rocher Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Toilette and Comme une Evidence Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Unlimited

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Unlimited is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays light but noticeable through the day. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens with mint, grapefruit and violet leaf, which bring coolness and a green edge. In the heart, rose, pineapple and cinnamon turn it floral, fruity and slightly sweet. Cistus, musk and sandalwood form a woody base underneath. The aquatic and synthetic tones keep the overall feel clean and lively.

Mixed Emotions

7.1

Byredo · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Byredo Mixed Emotions is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with maté and blackcurrant, a fruity freshness that quickly turns green. In the heart, Ceylon tea and violet leaf keep it dry and leafy. The base of papyrus and birch wood adds a woody, slightly smoky footing, while the sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It sits easily in daytime and office settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bibbi Ghost of Tom and Olibanum. Maté have a close profile.

Eau de Cèdre

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Eau de Cèdre is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that opens with lemon, bergamot and violet leaf and dries down to cedar and suede. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus lift, with violet leaf adding a green edge. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and sage bring a spicy turn. The base of black tea, cedar and suede settles it into a woody, faintly leathery finish, while a sweet accord softens the sharper edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and favour spring and fall, mainly for daily wear, work and leisure. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Yohji Yamamoto Homme and Baldessarini Secret Mission.

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42

7.5

Kayali · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent from head to toe, with floral and fruity touches softening the sugar; it is presented as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and is rarely picked for the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is led by vanilla cream, candied pear and marshmallow, with ylang-ylang and violet leaf adding a floral edge. The heart brings chewing gum, jelly bean, white caramel and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, praliné and tonka bean keep the sweetness going, while sandalwood and musk give it a soft footing.

Hommage à l'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Lalique · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that opens with violet leaf, saffron and bergamot, its green, floral side firmed up by spice. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and fall, and business and daily wear get the most votes, though some choose it for evenings and nights out. Saffron, violet leaf and bergamot give a fresh, green opening. In the heart, pimento leaf, violet and black pepper add spice to the floral note. The base of oud, cistus and musk settles into something woody, powdery and faintly smoky. Penhaligon's Violetta and Etro Jacquard share a close profile.

Hummingbird

7.6

Zoologist · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Hummingbird is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, its fruity sweetness softened by a creamy base. Lilac, violet leaf, apple and pear lead the opening, with citrus notes and cherry adding brightness. In the heart, peony, honey and honeysuckle carry a sweet floral character. Musk, blond woods and cream leave the base soft and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. About half of voters read it as feminine. Zara Number 3: Lilas Japonika and Suddenly Fragrances Lovely share a close profile.

The Original / Eight & Bob

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob The Original / Eight & Bob opens with pink pepper, cardamom and lemon and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it classic or modern. The opening pairs lemon, cardamom and pink pepper for a citrus-spice start. In the heart, violet leaf adds a green, floral touch, while labdanum and dry woods warm the body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber turns woody, powdery and creamy with a gentle sweetness. Dior Escale à Pondichéry and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

1 Million Royal

7.7

Rabanne · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne 1 Million Royal opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot, and settles into a sweet, spicy scent for men. Lavender, sage and violet leaf in the heart cool the citrus with a green, herbal edge. The base of benzoin, patchouli and cedarwood dries down warm and resinous, with a fruity, gourmand sweetness running through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and half of the voters read it as masculine. Montblanc Legend Night and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

Tabac Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender with a woody heart of vetiver, oakmoss and sandalwood; it is a citrusy, green-edged scent made for men. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, green leaves and peppermint give it a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oakmoss lead, while cardamom and patchouli add a spicy edge. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it slightly, with the smoky, woody side lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic. Parfums de Marly Percival and Penhaligon's No. 33 have a close profile.

Lalique pour Homme Equus (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Lalique · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Equus Eau de Parfum is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, juniper berry and citrus zest. The opening is a spicy freshness from cardamom and juniper berry, brightened by citrus zest. In the heart, sequoia wood, mace and violet leaf turn it dry and green. Siam benzoin, vetiver and amyris dominate the base, leaving a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear during the day. It reads masculine and classic. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.

Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte

7.9

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kilian Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte is a unisex scent built around absinth, violet leaf and liquorice absolute, with a green, fresh character softened by sweetness. Absinth opens it, and at the heart violet leaf and liquorice absolute add a soft sweetness to the green. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and woods gives it a woody, earthy floor, with a spicy edge running alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir and WienerBlut Panasch have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Bvlgari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, white pear and sandalwood. Citrus and green accords set the overall mood, with white pear and violet leaf softening the freshness. Tonka bean, white honey and Siam benzoin add a light sweetness, while blond woods and sandalwood give it a dry, woody base. There is a spicy touch too, and the accords include a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most call it masculine. It has been discontinued. Dsquared² Wood for Him and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Scherrer 2 (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1986

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 Eau de Toilette is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets florals over a resinous, woody base of myrrh, cedar and patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with angelica, jasmine, rose, tuberose and Portuguese mandarin, floral with a fruity edge. Myrrh, cinnamon and cedar bring a spicy, woody warmth in the heart. It dries down on patchouli, benzoin and oakmoss, sweet, powdery and faintly animal.

Simply (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Jil Sander · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Jil Sander Simply Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, set on a sweet, spicy and slightly leathery base. It opens bright and a little green with mandarin orange, bergamot and violet leaf. In the heart, violet, cedar, musk and nutmeg bring out the powdery and woody side. Patchouli, leather and vanilla in the base soften it and add sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as feminine. Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Mandarin and Touch of Violet have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense is a sweet, powdery and spicy men's fragrance built on violet leaf, orris concrete, and a base of patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes second, and summer gets very few votes. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though it also finds a place at work and for daily use. It reads masculine, and many voters also call it modern. It opens with violet leaf and orris concrete, giving a floral, powdery feel. Patchouli then lays a woody base, while tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it into a gourmand, oriental warmth. A spicy edge keeps the sweetness in check.