The Perfume Library

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma

7.0

Valentino · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic character against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also gets chosen for nights out. Voters call it masculine and modern. The scent reads as one fresh, floral, aquatic whole. Sage and ginger add a spicy lift, while violet leaf absolute brings a green, floral touch. Salt keeps it airy, and vetiver with woody notes ties it together with a dry woodiness, while sweet and fruity tones soften the edges.

I Will

6.6

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani I Will is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and Calabrian bergamot and settles on lavender, sage and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it is also worn for leisure and daytime. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom and bergamot give a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, sage, lavender and violet leaf absolute add a green, aromatic turn. The base brings Indonesian and Guatemala patchouli, Woodleather® and Bourbon vanilla absolute; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy, leathery woodiness.

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir

7.2

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir is a floral, sweet feminine scent that pairs the brightness of raspberry and Calabrian bergamot with rose, cocoa butter absolute and leather. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall, spring and winter lead, with summer well behind; it is picked most for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Most voters call it feminine, and a fair number find it modern. It opens with a fruity freshness from bergamot and raspberry. Violet leaf absolute and rose absolute then bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, leather, cocoa butter absolute and Virginia cedar settle it onto a sweet, leathery, warm foundation. Nest Lychee Rose (Eau de Parfum) and Bella Bellissima Orris Florentina have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Elixir

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Elixir is a masculine aquatic fragrance that sets the freshness of nutmeg, bergamot and green mandarin orange against violet leaf and a firm leather base. It opens with nutmeg, bergamot and green mandarin orange, giving a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, violet leaf absolute and calone bring a green, watery air. The base of Guatemala patchouly and leather sets a woody, leathery ground that makes the scent deeper and more grown-up. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine and modern. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport and Memo Paris Ocean Leather have a close profile.

CK2

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK2 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around wasabi, violet leaf absolute and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with wasabi, violet leaf and mandarin, a lively and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, orris concrete and stone add a cool, floral touch. The base of vetiver, frankincense and sandalwood dries down into a calm, woody finish. Aquatic and sweet tones stay in the background.

Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance that opens on bergamot and marine notes and turns green with lavender and violet leaf. Bergamot's brightness meets the marine notes at the start. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, Provençal lavender and everlasting flower add a floral, green side. Cistus absolute and patchouli ground it in the base with a lightly spicy, woody feel, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evenings far behind. Half of the voters find it masculine. Adopt' L'Eau Virile and Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cèdre have a close profile.

Lilyphéa

8.2

Diptyque · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Diptyque Lilyphéa is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Cardamom and violet leaf absolute give it a spicy, green liveliness, while galbanum makes that greenness sharper and cooler. Bourbon vanilla absolute brings sweetness and a creamy texture that softens the fresh, aquatic character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than evening or night. Most voters read it as feminine, though a modern character is also strongly voted. Its profile is close to Korres Oceanic Amber and Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero.

Mercedes-Benz Intense

7.3

Mercedes-Benz · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mercedes-Benz Intense is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets floral, aquatic and spicy touches on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine, with voters split between classic and modern. Mercedes-Benz for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens with Italian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, softened by a green edge from violet leaf absolute. The heart pairs violet with Madagascar pepper. The base settles into Bourbon vetiver, American cedar and patchouli, with ambrox lending it a touch of sweetness.

Iris Trousseau

8.5

Danner & Flemming · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Riflesso

7.4

Trussardi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Trussardi Riflesso is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits fall and spring days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily wear and business lead the occasions, and evening is not far off. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and green apple, a fresh and fruity start. The heart of lavender, violet leaf absolute and geranium turns floral with a light spiciness. Vetiver, tonka bean and Italian leather settle into a woody, sweet and leathery base. Trussardi My Land and La Rive His Passion have a close profile.

Cuirtis

8.5

Areej Le Doré · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Cuirtis is a leathery, animalic unisex scent led by American beaver tail oil, castoreum and Russian leather, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads closer to masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with beaver tail oil, Russian castoreum, osmanthus, cumin and juniper berry. The heart brings vanilla, rose, birch tar and iris, with the floral side kept under smoky, leathery accords. The base is dominated by Russian leather, Manipur oud, tar and oakmoss, drying down earthy and resinous. Rania J. Cuir Andalou and Areej Le Doré Royal Barn have a close profile.

Salt

6.8

Ellis Brooklyn · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ellis Brooklyn Salt is a fresh, floral and aquatic women's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness that suits the warmer months. Most voters recommend Salt for summer and spring, while autumn and winter trail well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets picked for sport and the office. Longevity and sillage sit at a moderate level, and it reads as feminine and modern. Violet leaf absolute and ylang-ylang open with a bright, slightly green floral feel. In the heart, tiaré and Chinese magnolia soften that freshness. The base of ambergris, musk and sandalwood settles into a creamy, lightly sweet finish.

Splendida - Iris d'Or

7.6

Bvlgari · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Splendida - Iris d'Or is a fresh, powdery floral built around violet leaf absolute, heliotrope and orris absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens green, fruity and sweet, with violet leaf absolute, heliotrope and raspberry. In the heart, mimosa and orris absolute add a creamy, powdery floral softness. Sandalwood, tonka bean absolute and vetiver leave a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Ineke After My Own Heart and Bvlgari Splendida - Rose Rose have a close profile.

Grain de Poudre

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy opening of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper into a powdery floral heart of violet leaf and osmanthus. The top notes of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper start fresh and spicy. In the heart, clary sage, osmanthus absolute and violet leaf absolute add a floral, green and powdery character. The base of musk, labdanum and suede settles into a leathery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

Bentley Infinite Intense

7.8

Bentley · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bentley Infinite Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs violet leaf, black pepper and lavender in a green, spicy line; it suits spring and autumn, daytime and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, winter comes next and summer is the least chosen. Business, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with violet leaf, black pepper, lavender and Bourbon geranium, fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, nutmeg, elemi resin, Siam benzoin and ambergris add a resinous warmth. The base of moss, Atlas cedar, Haitian vetiver and patchouli settles into a woody, earthy footing.

Bentley for Men Silverlake

8.2

Bentley · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bentley for Men Silverlake is a fresh men's fragrance that sets the coolness of peppermint and lemon against a spicy, aromatic heart of pink pepper and lavender. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it also wears in fall. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine, though many also find it modern. It opens with a cool burst of peppermint and lemon. In the heart, pink pepper, violet leaf absolute and lavender pull this toward a spicy, green tone. White musk and amberwood settle the base into a soft woody finish. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. M. Micallef Gntonic and Aura Perfume Menthe Froide have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum

8.1

Mercedes-Benz · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum is a fresh yet woody, spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favourite occasions, and some room left for business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, Italian bergamot and Cascalone®, then moves into violet leaf absolute, galbanum and saffron for a green, spicy heart. Vetiver, patchouli and oud weigh heaviest at the base, and the sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery accords add depth.

French Affair

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo French Affair is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance built on a chypre frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, violet leaf absolute and lychee, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, rose absolute, angelica and Atlas cedar bring a floral, woody balance. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss give the dry-down an earthy, dry base. Nicolaï Vie de Chateau and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

My Shadow on the Wall

6.8

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floraïku My Shadow on the Wall is a fresh, green floral that picks up a little spice and settles into a sweet, creamy base, and it wears most easily in spring and fall. It opens with bergamot, Madagascan ginger and black pepper, light and lightly spiced. The heart of frankincense, violet leaf absolute and mimosa absolute brings a green, powdery floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften everything into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Etro Jacquard and Gucci Tears of Iris.

Ambre Noir

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Yves Rocher Ambre Noir is a spicy, woody and sweet men's fragrance led by cinnamon, cardamom and patchouli. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh edge, while cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward. Cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, and tonka bean absolute and elemi resin sweeten it with a resinous warmth. The accords also carry a synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want something measured rather than loud. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter next. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the votes, and most voters find it masculine. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne 1 Million Royal.

Cuir (2023)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Yves Saint Laurent Cuir is a spicy, smoky leather scent with a woody, oriental base, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom, violet leaf absolute and mandarin orange, a spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, clove, suede and oud bring out the leathery, animal and smoky side. The base of patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine and classic. Godet Cuir de Russie and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Accordo Viola

7.6

L'Erbolario · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Accordo Viola is a women's fragrance that sets powdery, green violet in a fresh, floral frame, leaning towards daily wear and spring. Most voters pick it for spring, with summer and fall trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, daytime and office wear, and less for evenings or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, nectarine and lemon for a fresh start. The heart is led by violet and violet leaf absolute, with jasmine sambac absolute, heliotrope and Damask rose filling out the floral core. In the base, musk, Bourbon vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and dry down woody and powdery. Penhaligon's Violetta and Floraïku My Shadow on the Wall have a close profile.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.