The Perfume Library

Valentino Uomo (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Valentino · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Valentino Uomo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that pairs myrtle and bergamot with a heart of gianduja cream and coffee. It opens with a brief freshness from myrtle and bergamot; gianduja cream and coffee then take over the heart and turn it distinctly sweet. Cedar and white leather close it out, setting a powdery, creamy base of wood and leather. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while few pick summer. It is most often matched to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though some also notice a feminine side. It has been discontinued. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Comin Tuo have a close profile.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

Still Life in Rio

7.4

Olfactive Studio · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, mint and ginger and moves into a sweet, peppery heart of pink pepper and coconut water. The top notes of mandarin orange, mint, ginger, lemon and yuzu give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, pink pepper, black pepper, coconut water and Jamaican chili bring spice while keeping a fruity sweetness. The base of white leather, rum and Brazilian copaiba balsam settles the scent onto a soft, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most picked settings. Masculine and feminine votes are tied, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Zest and Versace Eros Parfum have a close profile.

Sicilian Leather

7.8

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Memo Paris Sicilian Leather is a woody, leathery unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, citron and bergamot over gaiac wood and white leather. It opens with cardamom, citron, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and coriander seed, a fresh, spicy citrus start. Violet leaf and fir balsam bring a green note to the heart. The base is led by gaiac wood, Atlas cedar, patchouli and white leather, and it dries down woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It is chosen for leisure, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as somewhat masculine. Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

1 Million Intense

6.9

Rabanne · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, red mandarin orange and black pepper and settles on patchouli and white leather. The opening pairs saffron, black pepper and cardamom with the fruity sweetness of mandarin. In the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and neroli add a floral warmth. The base of patchouli, white leather, orris root and sandalwood leaves it woody, leathery and gourmand-sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Acqua

7.5

Valentino · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Uomo Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with citron, green tomato and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh, aquatic and green. In the heart, neroli, clary sage and orris absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, vetiver, white leather and musk sweetens it slightly and keeps it steady. Sober Okinawa and Prada Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Eve Goes Eden

7.1

Philly & Phill · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Philly & Phill Eve Goes Eden is a fruity, sweet floral with a woody, leathery shadow, and it reads soft and feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards night out, evening and leisure wear. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with cherry and bergamot for a bright, fruity start. In the heart, violet and white leather bring a floral side with a leathery texture. Patchouli and birch wood form the base, settling the sweetness onto a woody footing.

Lady White Snake

7.1

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Lady White Snake is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as feminine rather than masculine. It is chosen most in spring and fall, leans towards evenings and nights out, and still finds a place in daily wear. It opens with orange blossom, honeysuckle and mandarin orange, fresh and sweet. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and tuberose deepen the floral side. White musk, amber and white leather set it on a powdery, creamy, slightly leathery base.

Mimosa Indigo

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Mimosa Indigo is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet floral heart with powdery, creamy and faintly leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third and summer well behind. Daily, business and evening wear are about evenly split, and most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with turmeric, Italian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot. Indian mimosa, lilac and white leather form the heart, where spice and flowers sit together. Musk, Papua New Guinean vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood soften the base into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Jil Sander Simply - The Art of Layering: Touch of Violet and Caron Santal Précieux have a close profile.

Signorina Eleganza (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Eleganza Eau de Parfum pairs pear and grapefruit with osmanthus, almond, patchouli and white leather, for a fresh, floral and fruity scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a soft trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daytime, office and leisure wear lead. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens fresh and fruity with pear and grapefruit. Osmanthus and almond then add sweetness and a powdery softness. Patchouli and white leather settle the base into something woody and leathery. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished finish. Jil Sander Everose and Gucci Flora by Gucci (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Musc et Freesia

7.2

E. Coudray · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

E. Coudray Musc et Freesia is a fresh, powdery bouquet of freesia, peony and lily, a feminine scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most common settings. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with aldehydes and raspberry leaf, which give it a bright, fruity freshness. The heart of cyclamen, peony, lily and freesia forms a rounded floral. In the base, white leather, musk and teakwood carry the sweet, powdery feel into a soft woodiness. Chloé Chloé Eau de Parfum and Burberry London for Women have a close profile.

Sous Le Toit de Paris

6.9

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Sous Le Toit de Paris is a fresh, green and lightly powdery blend of citrus and floral accords, a unisex scent that suits everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, while evening and night out get fewer votes. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable. The top notes of Moroccan neroli, African bitter orange and Sicilian bergamot open as bright citrus. In the heart, South African geranium, Haitian vetiver and French violet leaf add a green, woody side. The base of musk, Brazilian tonka bean and white leather softens it into a powdery warmth. Prada Infusion de Vétiver and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Umbra Oud

7.4

Anomalia · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Anomalia Umbra Oud is a unisex scent built around cardamom, Laotian oud and frankincense, reading spicy, woody and smoky. It lasts strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with cardamom, elemi resin and Rosa centifolia, a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, ambergris, Laotian oud, white leather and spices form a leathery, smoky body. Vetiver, frankincense and Virginia cedar wood leave a woody, resinous warmth at the base. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Noir Kogane and Ramón Molvizar Black Cube have a close profile.

Onyx Pearl

6.8

Agonist · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Agonist Onyx Pearl opens with white leather, Arabian oud and oriental blossoms, a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across the seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and tie it to leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning a little masculine. It starts with oriental blossoms, white leather and Arabian oud. The heart brings heliotrope, Indian amber and Indonesian patchouli, and the base settles into white musk, Virginia cedar and Australian sandalwood. The accords read fresh, floral, sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones around a leathery core.

Sienne d'Orange

6.7

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sienne d'Orange is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Italian orange and green cardamom, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions chosen most often are leisure, daily wear and business. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split across both. Orange and cardamom lead, then iris and carrot in the heart turn it floral, green and lightly powdery. Apricot wood and white leather in the base settle it onto a soft, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and gently spicy. Jo Malone Carrot Blossom & Fennel and Altaia Yu Sōn have a close profile.

Jasmine White Leather

7.1

Bohoboco · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Bohoboco Jasmine White Leather is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that sets jasmine, rose and white blossoms against white leather and vanilla. The top is Italian bergamot, lemon and clove, a citrus freshness with a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine, rose, violet, lavender and white blossoms form a full floral bouquet. The base is led by white leather, vanilla, tonka bean, musk and cedar; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy, woody ground. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters favour spring and fall most, then winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. Voters are split between feminine and masculine for its character. Its profile is close to Phlur Somebody Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Police Pure DNA Femme.

White Heaven Beach Men

5.7

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Glamfume White Heaven Beach Men is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that leans towards summer and spring. It opens with bergamot blossom, grapefruit and geranium, with dry woods adding a light woody edge. The heart brings aldehydes, ozonic notes, lavender and patchouli, while the aquatic and green accords keep it airy. The base of labdanum, vetiver, white leather and ambergris softens and sweetens the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it is picked for. Most find it masculine, though some read it as feminine.

Blu di Roma Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Laura Biagiotti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Blu di Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and aquatic men's fragrance built on Italian grapefruit and lemon; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure, the office and sport. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with Italian grapefruit, Italian lemon and the cool bite of artemisia. In the heart, aquatic notes, cardamom and birch add a spicy, green edge. White leather, gaiac wood and musk settle the base into a soft, woody finish.

Bohemian Absinthe

6.9

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Les Sœurs de Noé Bohemian Absinthe is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring, autumn and summer, an easy fit for leisure time and workdays. It opens fresh and citrusy with eucalyptus and kumquat, and apple blossom adds a soft fruity note in the heart. The base of sandalwood, white leather and vetiver turns green, woody and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Björk & Berries September (Eau de Parfum) and Loewe 7 Cobalt have a close profile.

Camélia Intrépide

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atelier Cologne Camélia Intrépide is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly spiced and creamy softness, presented as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and evening lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and Java nutmeg give a bright, spicy opening. In the heart, Iris tingitana, Chinese camellia leaf and violet leaf bring a green, powdery floral note. The base of amber, Turkish rose absolute and white leather closes it with a creamy, slightly leathery warmth. The Nose Behind Avenue Montaigne and Amouage Honour Woman have a close profile.

Loukoum Delight

7.5

Emeshel · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Emeshel Loukoum Delight is a fresh, floral and sweet perfume with a soft, powdery, creamy feel, made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings, and it also suits evenings. It opens with lipstick. The heart of jasmine, iris and rose builds a floral frame, with the iris adding the powdery side. In the base, tonka bean and white leather sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy warmth, while the fruity touch stays in the background.

Volantis 685 / Elysian 685

6.8

Maison Noir · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Noir Volantis 685 / Elysian 685 is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against a leathery, woody body. Saffron opens with a spicy note. The heart holds white leather, iris and jasmine, where the leather firms up the powdery side of the flowers. The base of ambrox, cedarwood and praliné adds a sweet, oriental warmth over a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place and summer barely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as neither strictly. Niche 4 All Amber Saffron and Asabi № 2 Intense have a close profile.

Now Men

6.2

Azzaro · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Azzaro Now Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, business and daily wear lead, while night and evening get few votes. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It reads as a masculine scent. The character is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, softened by floral and green touches. It opens with driftwood and rose oxide, moves to violet and cardamom in the heart, and settles on white leather, lichen and ambergris over a woody, lightly spicy base. Armaf Tres Nuit and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Cuir Blanc

7.5

Givenchy · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Givenchy Cuir Blanc is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, powdery air with a leathery, lightly spiced character; it has been discontinued. The scent is built on white leather, white musk and white pepper. A fresh, floral base lets the leathery side come forward, the pepper keeps the spice light, and the musk gathers the sweet and powdery tones into a soft finish. Woody and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, though some wear it to the office or for a night out. It has an easygoing, unisex character. Evody Cuir Blanc and Pills Parfums Supermusk have a close profile.