The Perfume Library

VIP Club - Pure Woody

6.7

Mercedes-Benz · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mercedes-Benz VIP Club - Pure Woody opens with cardamom, apple and ginger, a fresh and spicy start for a men's scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters see it as a leisure, daytime and office perfume, while evening and night-out wear sit well behind. It reads masculine. The top notes of cardamom, apple and ginger give a citrusy, fruity and fresh first impression. Violet leaf, geranium and clary sage form the heart. In the base, ambergris and amber sweeten the scent and soften its spicy edge.

(Leather Fever)

7.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zara (Leather Fever) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus, violet leaf and pear and settles into vetiver, moss and sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with business use next. It reads as masculine. The opening is a fruity freshness of citrus and pear, with violet leaf adding a green edge. Cedarwood sits in the heart, and the base of vetiver, musk, moss and sandalwood builds a woody, creamy foundation. Spicy and leathery touches stay in the background. Vetiverich and Chez Bond have a close profile.

Queens & Monsters

7.4

Henry Rose · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Henry Rose Queens & Monsters is a unisex scent that pairs a green, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet and woody base, leaning gourmand. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. The number of votes is small, so this is more a hint than a firm verdict. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on either. Violet leaf, petitgrain and neroli give it a fresh green start. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and freesia add a soft floral touch. The base is carried by coconut, vanilla and musk for a creamy sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli bring a woody depth. Katy Perry Indi Visible and Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid have a close profile.

L'Homme Accompli

7.0

Divine · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Divine L'Homme Accompli is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against spicy, leathery and woody depths. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and it spreads across all four seasons, with most voters choosing autumn and spring. Business, leisure and evening use sit level in the votes. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share also call it classic. It opens with bergamot, Calabrian lemon and violet leaf, which give it a fresh, green lift. Cardamom and coriander bring spice to the heart. It dries down into a sweet, resinous, powdery woodiness built on amber, vetiver, leather, styrax, Atlas cedar and gaiac wood. Kiton Kiton Black and Dior Dior Homme Cologne have a close profile.

Bois Blanc

7.3

Frapin · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Frapin Bois Blanc is a unisex fragrance that suits autumn and spring days, its fresh, green side set against a woody base. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with a good share choosing winter too. It leans towards business and leisure wear, and gets votes for evenings as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Eucalyptus, ginger and rosemary open it fresh and spicy, while mandarin orange and bitter orange lighten that mood. In the heart, violet leaf, sage and Virginia cedar build a green, powdery woodiness. In the base, gaiac wood, ambroxan and cade juniper add a smoky, earthy, faintly leathery depth.

Malbec

7.7

O Boticário · 2004

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

O Boticário Malbec Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity men's fragrance where citrus and spice sit on a woody, earthy base. The opening is bright with bergamot, lemon, lime and mandarin orange, while blackcurrant adds fruit and pepper and cardamom bring spice. In the heart, patchouli, Virginia cedar and Malbec wine pull it toward wood and earth, and musk, benzoin and amber soften it into a sweeter finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to evening and night out, though it also fits leisure time and the office.

Loving Bouquet

8.1

Escada · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Escada Loving Bouquet is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with the brightness of mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, with peach adding a soft fruity touch and violet leaf a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, iris, rose and violet form a floral, powdery bouquet. Sandalwood, musk and cedar settle the scent into a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Cartier So Pretty and Cartier Must de Cartier II have a close profile.

Giallo Elicriso

7.1

Acca Kappa · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Giallo Elicriso is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with green and woody sides softened by aquatic notes, and it suits relaxed daytime wear. It opens with aquatic notes, citron and violet leaf, giving a clean, lightly green first impression. In the heart, everlasting flower, white pepper and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. Vetiver, benzoin and cedarwood set it on a woody, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a measured trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings next. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

Admirabilis

8.6

La Manufacture · 2017

Citrus · Green · Fruity

La Manufacture Admirabilis opens with violet leaf, bergamot and elemi resin, a fresh green start that settles onto a base of vetiver and patchouli in this unisex fragrance. Admirabilis wears with good longevity and good sillage. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with evening, night out and leisure the leading occasions. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. The top is bright and green, with violet leaf, bergamot, mandarin orange and green notes. Clove and cedarwood add a spicy, woody touch in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and amber dries down earthy, resinous and slightly smoky.

Premium Blend

7.4

Original Penguin · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Original Penguin Premium Blend is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with spearmint, lime zest and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business following; few choose it for evenings. It is made for men. The character is fresh and aquatic: mint and citrus bring coolness at first, then marine notes, violet leaf and rosemary add a green touch in the heart. In the base, musk, vetiver and driftwood dry it down on a lightly woody footing, while the fruity and sweet sides stay in the background.

Acqua Azzurra

6.8

Gianfranco Ferré · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gianfranco Ferré Acqua Azzurra is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lavender and orange blossom, while violet leaf, white rose and ginger form the heart. Marine notes, gaiac wood and patchouli sit in the base. The overall feel is fresh and green, with citrus and aquatic accords in front and a spicy, woody backdrop softening it. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and pick it for leisure, daily wear, sport and the office. Most see it as masculine and modern. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu and Cartier Roadster Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Verte Violette

6.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Verte Violette is a fresh, green and powdery floral built on iris, violet and violet leaf. It is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: the green crispness of violet leaf meets the floral side of violet and the powdery texture of iris. A woody undertone keeps this light structure dry and plain, with sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading. About half the votes call its character feminine. Santa Maria Novella Iris (Eau de Cologne) and Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Insouciance have a close profile.

Tabacco Smeraldo

8.0

Miguel Matos · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Miguel Matos Tabacco Smeraldo is a green, smoky tobacco scent with a strong leathery and earthy side, made for anyone regardless of gender. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small. Voters place it most often in the evening, at leisure and on nights out, and less for daytime or the office. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The notes work as one whole: tobacco, leather and oakmoss build a woody, earthy base, black pepper adds spice, and violet leaf and narcissus bring a green, floral lift. Vanilla and musk soften the edges a little. RPL Maison XVII Patchouli Secret and Maya Njie Tobak have a close profile.

Born Original for Him

6.1

Adidas · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Adidas Born Original for Him is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh side of lavender, rhubarb and orange against a woody base of cedarwood and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and voters lean towards leisure and sport, followed by daily wear and the office. Few pick it for evenings or nights out. It reads masculine. It opens with lavender, rhubarb and violet leaf, light and slightly green. In the heart, orange, black pepper and sage add a fruity sweetness with a little spice. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and cashmeran settles into a woody, powdery ground with a synthetic edge.

Royal Arms Diamond Edition

7.6

Floris · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition is a fresh, feminine chypre that sets bergamot, lemon and violet leaf against a floral heart of jasmine and rose. It opens green and citrusy with bergamot, lemon and violet leaf. The heart turns floral and powdery through jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang. Patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla settle underneath, sweetening the scent a little and giving it its chypre footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and their votes spread across daily wear, leisure, evenings and the office. Most call its character feminine, with many also calling it classic. It has been discontinued. Floris Chypress and Ex Nihilo Emphasize have a close profile.

Apollo (2012)

5.5

Axe · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Apollo is a fresh, woody men's scent that opens on mandarin orange, quince and clary sage and settles onto vetiver and sandalwood. The opening is citrusy and fruity, with quince softening the mandarin. At the heart, geranium, lavender, iris and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cashmere wood, moss and amber gives it a woody footing, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the overall feel clean and modern. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Franck Olivier Bamboo for Men and Cristiano Ronaldo Origins have a close profile.

Tux

7.8

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Tux is a men's perfume that sets a floral, sweet character against a spicy, woody base. It reads as a single blend: rose and lily of the valley form the floral side, vanilla adds sweetness, and black pepper and coriander draw a spicy edge. Patchouli, ambergris and the resinous accord give that softness a warm, woody weight underneath, while bergamot and violet leaf add a little freshness in the background. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters wear it for leisure and daily use, with night out and evening close behind, and business also gets votes. Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo and Maison Alhambra Winsome / The Tux have a close profile.

Sceptre

7.2

Riggs · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Riggs Sceptre is a green, spicy men's fragrance that opens with violet leaf, saffron and cardamom and settles on leather and vetiver. The opening pairs the green freshness of violet leaf with the spice of saffron and cardamom. Jasmine and iris add a soft floral heart. In the base, leather, ambroxan and vetiver take over; the scent keeps its fresh, green character while drying down earthy, smoky and leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

EAU/03 Positano Sunrise

7.7

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara EAU/03 Positano Sunrise is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, softened by a fruity sweetness. It opens with piña colada, grapefruit and violet leaf, where fruity sweetness is balanced by citrus brightness. In the heart, jasmine, frankincense and marine notes give it a creamy, water-like feel. The base of driftwood, white musk and ambrox dries down soft and clean, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about half of voters call each of them high. Value for money scores very high. Marketed as a men's scent, its fresh, sweet character suits warm days. It shares a close profile with Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Shine and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette).

No. 9

7.1

Eutopie · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eutopie No. 9 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening of nutmeg, sage and bergamot against jasmine and violet leaf, resting on a woody, smoky base. Bergamot and sage bring freshness while nutmeg adds spice. In the heart, jasmine and violet leaf give a floral, green touch. Cedarwood, vetiver, musk and moss settle it into a woody, faintly smoky base, with the aquatic side staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex.

Bois de Babylone

7.6

Welton · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Welton Bois de Babylone is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a floral and woody base. It opens with elemi resin, violet leaf and fig tree, which read green and fruity with a cool edge. In the heart, freesia and frankincense add a soft floral and resinous touch. Cedarwood, cashmere and suede then settle it into something powdery, creamy and faintly leathery, while sweet and spicy tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and name evening, daily wear and the office among the main occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine.

Argos pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Argos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Argos pour Femme Eau de Parfum pairs orange blossom, bergamot and lemon with rose and jasmine, then settles into sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh floral for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is made as a women's fragrance. The opening is fresh and citrusy, with orange blossom, bergamot, lemon and violet leaf, and ginger adds a little warmth. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley lead, with clove and pink pepper adding spice and lavender staying in the background. The base of sandalwood, white musk, amber, vanilla and tonka bean turns it sweeter and dries down powdery and woody.

L'Insoumis Ma Force

6.2

Lalique · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lalique L'Insoumis Ma Force is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, green apple and cardamom and settles onto a lavender and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it tends to stay close rather than leave a heavy trail. It is described as a men's fragrance. The ratings come from few votes, so treat them as a rough guide. It starts with the sharp freshness of lemon and green apple, spiced by cardamom. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and violet leaf add a floral, herbal touch. Cashmere wood and amberwood anchor it in a sweet, woody base. The overall impression is fresh, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its profile is close to Halloween Halloween Man Rock On and Paris Bleu Rich Man.

Cedar Violet

6.5

Aerin · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aerin Cedar Violet is a fresh, green floral for women, leaning towards the office, daytime and relaxed hours. Most voters pick business, daily and leisure wear, with far fewer choosing evening or night out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but quiet trail. It opens with lily of the valley and violet leaf, a fresh, green start. Yellow gardenia and jasmine soften the heart into a floral centre. The base of Virginia cedar, amber and Australian sandalwood adds a woody, creamy, lightly spicy foundation.