The Perfume Library

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and fig leaf, giving a fresh, fruity start. Violet leaf, patchouli and black pepper add a spicy, lightly woody heart. In the base, saffron, frankincense, musk and tonka bean soften and sweeten it.

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.

Green Irish Tweed

8.1

Creed · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Green Irish Tweed pairs lemon, galbanum and lavender in a green, fresh and woody style, a masculine scent for spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens with vervain, lemon, bergamot and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, violet leaf and violet bring a soft floral touch. Oakmoss, Indian sandalwood and cedarwood leave it on a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, business and leisure wear leading. Most see it as masculine and classic. Issey Miyake A Scent and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens spicy with cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf. Sage sits in the heart, and vanilla and marron glacé carry the base into a creamy, sweet finish. The overall impression is synthetic-tinged, woody and oriental. Prouvé Spicy Wild and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Millésime Impérial

7.9

Creed · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Creed Millésime Impérial is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy with blackcurrant, violet leaf and bergamot, then moves into marine notes and iris. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters tend to find it more masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is fruity and bright, with blackcurrant and bergamot in front and violet leaf adding a green coolness. In the heart, marine notes and iris give it an aquatic feel. The base of cedarwood, musk and sandalwood settles it into a soft, woody finish, with a faint spicy touch in the background.

Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Most voters wear it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans masculine in character, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens clean and fresh with violet leaf, bergamot and coriander seed. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral touch. Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweeten the base and carry it into an oriental warmth.

Interlude Black Iris

8.2

Amouage · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Interlude Black Iris is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that sets the powdery softness of iris against smoked leather, oud and resin. It opens with rosemary, violet leaf and bergamot, a light green and fresh start. In the heart, Florentine iris absolute and orris butter lay a powdery base, while amber, frankincense, myrrh and vanilla fill it with sweet, resinous warmth. The base of smoked leather, oud, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood leaves a smoky, woody weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude Man and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Armaf · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by green and floral touches. It sits close to daily wear: most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office settings come up most. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and many voters read it as masculine or modern. It opens with the brightness of lime, bergamot, lemon and ginger, while violet leaf and blackcurrant add a green, fruity edge. The heart of jasmine, iris and rose brings a floral softness, and the base of ambroxan, musk, cedar and sandalwood dries down to a woody footing.

Light Blue pour Homme Forever

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Forever is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most call it masculine, and a good number find it modern. It opens with Italian bergamot and grapefruit zest, a bright citrus note. In the heart, ozonic notes and violet leaf bring an aquatic, green freshness. Java vetiver, white musk and patchouli settle in the base, with a fruity, lightly sweet edge. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Italian Love and Benetton Cold have a close profile.

Only the Brave (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Diesel · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Only the Brave Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that opens with Primofiore lemon, mandarin orange and coriander, then carries that fresh, spicy start into amber, cedarwood and leather. The opening is bright with lemon and mandarin, while coriander adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, violet leaf, labdanum and rosemary take over, and the scent keeps its citrus and aquatic freshness as it settles onto a woody base. Amber, cedarwood and leather anchor the dry-down, with sweet and synthetic tones sitting behind them. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some use at the office. It reads masculine and modern. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Diesel Only The Brave Silver have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Parfum

8.1

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dior Fahrenheit Parfum is a leathery, smoky fragrance for men, with sweet, spicy and resinous layers, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens fresh with Sicilian mandarin orange, lemon and lavender, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, violet leaf and leather come forward. The base builds a woody, smoky foundation of gaiac wood, birch, vetiver and cedarwood, which amber, benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and summer rarely chosen. Most see it as masculine and classic. Nerosa and Esteban Cuir have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Gucci · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci pour Homme II Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of violet leaf and bergamot through a spiced heart of black tea to a base of myrrh and tobacco. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Violet leaf and bergamot give it a green, fresh start. In the heart, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring a sweet spice, with a floral and powdery side coming through. In the base, myrrh, tobacco, white musk and olive wood settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Bleecker Street

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear, with fresh, green and sweet sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. In character votes the masculine reading leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. It opens with thyme, violet leaf and blackcurrant, a fresh, green and slightly tart start. Towards the heart, cinnamon adds spice, jasmine a soft floral note and cedarwood a woody frame. In the base, patchouli, amber and suede settle in; vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while oakmoss brings an earthy weight.

Dia Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Dia Woman Eau de Parfum opens with tarragon, fig and bergamot and settles into a floral heart of peach blossom, peony and iris; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits daily and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Tarragon, fig and sage give a green freshness at first. The heart turns powdery and floral with iris, rose and orange blossom absolute. Sandalwood, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base into a creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Sartorial

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Sartorial is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, cardamom and violet leaf over a metallic, ozonic edge, then softens into leather, lavender and beeswax. The opening is peppery and bright: ginger and cardamom sit beside aldehydes and metallic notes. The heart turns green and powdery with lavender, leather and beeswax. The base adds sweetness through vanilla, honey and amber, while cedarwood, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall comes first, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Mancera Deep Forest have a close profile.

Invasion Barbare

8.1

Parfums MDCI · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare is a masculine fougère that is fresh and green, softened by spice and sweet vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It draws votes across a wide range of occasions, from a night out to business and daily wear. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic. The top notes of violet leaf, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh opening. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, ginger and white thyme add a spicy, herbal touch. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody finish. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers and Mauboussin Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.

Ébène Fumé (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Eau de Parfum is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. Leather, cade juniper wood and gaiac wood stand out. Black pepper absolute and Palo Santo add a spicy, smoky edge, while resins, cistus absolute and ebony give a sweet, earthy depth. Rose and violet leaf soften the heavy texture slightly.

Daisy (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral, lightly sweet women's scent built around woodland strawberry, violet and gardenia, and it suits daily wear in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily and leisure use, with office wear close behind. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern. The top opens with woodland strawberry, violet leaf and red grapefruit, a fruity and green freshness. In the heart, gardenia, violet and jasmine form a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods finishes it soft, powdery and gently sweet. Taylor of London Panache Mademoiselle and Linn Young Flight have a close profile.

Tempo

7.9

Diptyque · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Diptyque Tempo is a green, spicy unisex scent built around maté absolute, pink pepper and clary sage. Bergamot and violet leaf give it a fresh, green lift, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Indonesian patchouli carries the woody, earthy side, and there is a resinous streak in the mix. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though as a unisex scent a fair number call it feminine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

Ege / Αιγαίο

7.5

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

French Defense

8.1

Mind Games · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mind Games French Defense is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent that leads with black cherry, cognac and saffron. Black cherry and cognac give it a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Saffron and patchouli add a spicy warmth, while rose absolute, mimosa and chamomile build the floral side. Amber settles everything onto a resinous, creamy base, and cedarwood and blond woods give it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Memoize Caritas and Jeroboam Gozo have a close profile.

Aswan

8.4

Widian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Kiwano and gin tonic open it, giving a cool, fruity first impression. Citrus notes, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf follow in the heart, the pepper adding a slight edge without breaking the freshness. Amber and suede soften the base, leaving a sweet, somewhat synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.

Portrayal Man

7.9

Amouage · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Portrayal Man is a green, earthy men's fragrance built on violet leaf, Java vetiver and cade juniper. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often as settings. It reads masculine and classic. Diptyque Vetyverio (Eau de Toilette) and ICONOfly Personne have a close profile. It opens with violet leaf, fresh, green and faintly floral. Java vetiver in the heart gives it an earthy, woody backbone, and cade juniper in the base finishes on a dry, spicy note.