The Perfume Library

Calvin Klein Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and violet leaf over a woody base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and amberwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern or classic. Citrus and green accords come first, and rosemary and mint add coolness. Laurel, nutmeg and frankincense give the heart a lightly spicy, resinous depth. In the base, cypress and the woods dominate, softened by sweet and floral touches. Cerruti pour Homme and Calvin Klein CK Be have a close profile.

les bras de Morphée

8.0

Hellenist · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hellenist les bras de Morphée is a unisex scent that links the powdery floral side of heliotrope, violet and orris root to the creamy sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer the least chosen. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. Slightly more voters call it feminine, though a sizeable group finds it masculine. It opens with peach and violet leaf, which set a green freshness in front of the floral notes. In the heart, orris root, violet and hazelnut wood add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. The base of vetiver and cashmeran forms an earthy, woody ground, wrapped in the creamy sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla.

51 (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums 51 Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, woody backdrop and a distinctly feminine character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though it also suits business and daily wear. Most describe it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it, and the heart builds a white-floral bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, with raspberry adding a light fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settle it into a creamy, powdery warmth.

Red Roses

7.2

Jo Malone · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Red Roses is a fresh, feminine floral scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and work. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Red rose leads the scent, with lemon adding a citrus brightness. Violet leaf brings a green note, while honeycomb sweetens it softly. Overall it feels fresh, floral and gentle.

Absolute Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Bruno Banani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Bruno Banani Absolute Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards leisure and everyday wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and may need reapplying through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter the least chosen. About half of voters find it masculine, and most of the rest call it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and black pepper, a bright citrus start with a light spicy edge. The heart brings violet leaf, lily of the valley and energy drink, adding a fruity, synthetic freshness. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla and amberwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base.

Azure Lime

7.1

Tom Ford · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Azure Lime is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs green, aquatic lightness with a floral heart and a woody base. It opens cool with lemon, bergamot, mint and juniper berry, while lime water and black basil push the freshness toward green. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and jasmine soften the citrus. Oak wood, sandalwood and musk settle the scent into a calm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office use come up most. Voters lean slightly masculine, though it is unisex. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Magot

7.0

Etro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Magot is a powdery, woody women's fragrance that links a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and peach to a floral heart of tuberose and iris; it has been discontinued. In the top, bergamot, lemon, peach and lavender give a fresh, lightly fruity start. The heart leads with tuberose, iris and rose, while violet leaf nudges these flowers towards green. The base settles into vanilla sweetness, the woody warmth of cedarwood and sandalwood, and the powdery texture of patchouli and musk. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane and Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) have a close profile.

Crystal Bomb

8.0

LEN Fragrance · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Music Festival

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Margiela Music Festival is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that pairs red apple with patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with red apple, cannabis and violet leaf, so the fruity sweetness comes first. Patchouli, tobacco and frankincense then add a spicy, resinous depth in the heart. Cypress, cedarwood and leather settle into a woody, earthy, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out. Its character sits between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex label. Boss Bottled Absolu and Tobacco Mandarin share a close profile.

Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura is a unisex scent that sets leathery, woody and powdery sides over a floral, sweet base. Leather and cedarwood form the backbone; mandarin orange and violet leaf brighten that dry edge, while Bourbon vanilla adds a soft sweetness. Floral notes stay in the background and round the leather off with a powdery feel, with a light spicy touch alongside. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine readings get almost equal votes. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Fendi La Baguette have a close profile.

My Way Nectar

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani My Way Nectar is a fresh, floral scent that sets a bright opening of pear, Calabrian bergamot and orange blossom against a soft vanilla and musk base, and voters lean towards spring and summer for it. The top is pear, Calabrian bergamot, rhubarb and orange blossom, which reads fruity and airy at first spray. In the heart, jasminum grandiflorum, violet leaf and Indian tuberose absolute build a floral core, and the base of cedarwood, white musk and Bourbon vanilla sweetens and softens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mainly feminine, and some voters also call it modern. Sì Passione Éclat and Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ambassador for Women

6.3

Gisada · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Women is a clearly feminine scent that sets a fruity, floral sweetness against a powdery, creamy woodiness. It opens bright with pear, apricot and bergamot, while violet leaf and tagetes add a faint green, spicy edge. The heart builds a floral body of freesia, tuberose and rose, with plum and raspberry keeping the fruit going. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean leave a creamy warmth, softened by musk and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen most often for leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Aigner Début by Night and Amado Nuit de Rêve have a close profile.

Touch of Pink (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Lacoste · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Touch of Pink Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light sweetness and a powdery edge, a feminine scent that suits daytime wear. Blood orange, coriander and cardamom open with a bright, lightly spiced citrus. In the heart, violet leaf, carrot seed and jasmine give the floral side a green, powdery cast. Musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten the base and leave it soft and warm. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading and office use also common. Most see it as feminine and modern. Chloé SeeByChloé and Jennifer Lopez Glow have a close profile.

Uomo Casual Life (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Casual Life Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a lightly sweet, coffee-tinged turn, and it sits close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and the office, and gets fewer votes for evening or nights out. Voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with cardamom, lemon zest and violet leaf, a fresh and slightly spicy start. In the heart, iced coffee, geranium and ambrox sweeten it and add a gourmand, creamy touch. The base of musk, white cedarwood and cashmere wood dries down soft and woody.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Kenneth Cole · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and aquatic men's scent built around water mint, ginger and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Montblanc Starwalker and Azzaro Chrome have a close profile. The top opens cool and lightly spiced with water mint, ginger, basil and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, frankincense, cedar and lotus give it a woody backbone. The base of violet leaf, musk and amber softens it and leaves a clean, synthetic finish.

Balenciaga L'Essence

7.8

Balenciaga · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga L'Essence is a green, powdery and leathery women's fragrance built around violet leaf, violet and vetiver, suited to spring and summer days, daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens fresh with violet leaf and green notes. In the heart, resins, vetiver and violet give it a floral, woody balance. As it dries, moss, leather and woods set it on a leathery, powdery base. Chanel Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Chamade Homme have a close profile.

Dia 40

8.4

Amouage · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Powdery

Amouage Dia 40 opens with blackcurrant and violet leaf before settling on rose and iris, a fresh, powdery, creamy floral chypre. The top holds blackcurrant, violet leaf and musk. In the heart, rose, carnation, orange blossom and ylang-ylang form the floral core, with tarragon and bay leaf adding a green edge. The base of iris, sandalwood and gaiac wood leaves a soft, powdery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards daily, business and leisure wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has a close profile to The Dua Brand Floral Radiance 40 and Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana.

Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir

8.0

Hugo Boss · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a green, sweet core with woody, spicy and earthy tones, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with the cool, green freshness of violet leaf. Vetiver in the heart brings dryness and an earthy edge, and patchouli in the base softens it with a woody, resinous warmth. A touch of sweetness and powder keeps the green side balanced.

Emblem

6.5

Montblanc · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Emblem is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy blend of grapefruit, cardamom and clary sage, then sweetens into tonka bean and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and voters tend to call it masculine and modern. The opening is bright and slightly bitter, with grapefruit and cardamom softened by clary sage. The heart turns floral and spicy through cinnamon leaf and violet leaf. The base settles into a sweet, balanced finish of tonka bean and woody notes. Armaf Voyage and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Rare Carbon

7.5

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Rare Carbon is a men's fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy body with leather, oud and woody notes, with a sweet side showing through; it has been discontinued. It opens with violet leaf, cinnamon, leather and nutmeg, so spice and leather lead a firm start. In the heart, rose, violet, cedarwood and oud join the floral side to the wood. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber sweetens and softens the scent, while oriental and animal tones linger underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Most see a masculine character. Nishane Nefs and Lattafa Rouat Al Oud (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cuir Fauve

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri Cuir Fauve is a sweet, spicy leather scent that sits closest to autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with citrus notes, saffron and pink pepper, a bright kind of spice. In the heart, violet leaf and patchouli add a floral and earthy side. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, precious woods and amber sweeten and warm it; leathery, smoky and animal accords come forward over a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night out and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is strong too. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Ambrarem have a close profile.

Challenge (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Lacoste · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Challenge Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lemon, tangerine and bergamot. Lavender, ginger and violet leaf bring a spicy, slightly green touch in the heart, and teakwood and ebony settle into a woody base. Fruity and synthetic tones sit among the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and leaves a light trace. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to La Rive Concept and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice.

Rauque

8.8

Roberto Greco · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Roberto Greco Rauque is a unisex scent in which floral and green sit on an earthy, smoky, leathery ground; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. On character, masculine gets the most votes, with feminine not far behind. It opens with sweet acacia absolute, blackcurrant bud and violet leaf, a green, slightly fruity start. In the heart, narcissus, myrrh, mushrooms and osmanthus pull the floral side towards earth and resin. Pine tar, ambrarome and leather leave a smoky, animalic trail at the base. Its profile is close to Roberto Greco Œillères and Lubin Daïmo.

Scent 79 Man (2012)

7.8

Jil Sander · 2012

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is a masculine fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, with a green and spicy character; it has been discontinued. The top opens fresh and green with clary sage, bergamot and mugwort. In the heart, spices, frankincense and violet leaf add a resinous, earthy depth. The base of leather and woody notes leaves a smoky, leathery ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits daily wear, the office and evenings about equally. Half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it classic. Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers and Féraud Nuit des Sens have a close profile.