The Perfume Library

L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a light spicy, woody base that suits daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and modern and classic are also common picks. It opens with lemon, bergamot and ginger for a bright start. The heart brings spices, basil, violet and white pepper, with the violet adding a soft floral, slightly fruity touch. In the base, tonka bean sweetens things while vetiver and cedarwood build a woody foundation. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre and Chanel Allure Homme Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Original Vetiver

8.0

Creed · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Original Vetiver is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither clings to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, and most voters read it as masculine, with classic next. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus edge, while vetiver leaf lays a green ground. Coriander, white pepper and pink pepper add spice in the heart. In the base, vetiver forms an earthy, woody backbone, softened by musk, ambergris and sandalwood.

Lalique White (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lalique · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lalique White Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that pairs the zest of lemon leaf and bergamot with the dry spice of nutmeg, cardamom and white pepper. Longevity and sillage are moderate: noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and reads masculine. It opens with lemon leaf, bergamot and tamarind for a citrusy freshness. The heart turns dry, spicy and slightly powdery with nutmeg, violet, cardamom and white pepper. Musk, cedar and amber leave a soft, woody base.

Roi d'Orient

7.9

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Roi d'Orient is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built on Arabian amber, white pepper and musk. Arabian amber leads at the top, white pepper adds spice in the heart, and musk softens everything at the base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with powdery, creamy and resinous touches that give it a warm, dense texture. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. It reads masculine. Narciso Rodriguez Santal Musc and Rituals Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre have a close profile.

Jasmin Rouge

7.8

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental where jasmine is warmed by spice; it is sold as unisex but sits most comfortably in the evening and at night. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though plenty pick winter as well. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and about half of voters read it as feminine, with classic and modern coming next. Jasmine sambac absolute sits at the centre and wears creamy and powdery. Black pepper, white pepper and spices add dryness without sharpening the flower, while clary sage and amber leave a woody, oriental warmth. Initio Rehab and Maison Anthony Marmin Hind have a close profile to Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge.

Bad Boy (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper, Italian bergamot and grapefruit against the sweetness of cocoa absolute and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and is chosen less for the office or daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with citrus and peppers: pink, black and white pepper add spice over bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, vetiver and clary sage give a dry, woody footing. The base brings a gourmand sweetness from cocoa absolute and tonka bean. The overall impression is fresh, spicy and sweet. Bad Boy Power Up Spray and Invictus Victory have a close profile.

Touch for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Burberry · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

L'Homme L'Intense

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme L'Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Many read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with bergamot, Italian citron and davana for freshness, while white pepper adds spice. In the heart, orange blossom and violet leaf bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, Siam benzoin and suede finishes woody, sweet and leathery.

He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood

7.6

Dsquared² · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dsquared² He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood is a woody, green and resinous men's fragrance built around cedarwood, vetiver and frankincense. White pepper adds a spicy edge, while violet and Canada lily bring a soft floral touch. Musk and mineral amber round it off underneath. The overall impression is fresh, earthy and slightly smoky rather than heavy or sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office, and it reads clearly masculine. It has been discontinued.

Musc K

8.1

Ella K Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ella K Parfums Musc K is a fresh, powdery musk with a soft floral and woody side and only light sweetness, worn as a unisex scent. It opens with pink pepper, white pepper and sea daffodil, a spicy and fresh start. Cedarwood, mangrove wood and orris butter in the heart set it on a woody, powdery footing. The base of white musk, Haitian vetiver and Ambrofix finishes soft and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc (Eau de Cologne)

7.6

Bvlgari · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc (Eau de Cologne) is a unisex cologne with a fresh, green and powdery character. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trace. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. The scent is built from Himalayan white tea, artemisia and white pepper, with amber and musk forming a soft base underneath. Citrus and green tones bring the freshness, the white pepper adds a light touch of spice, and the powdery side keeps everything gentle.

Belle d'Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum is a sweet, oriental women's scent in which resinous and smoky tones deepen a floral and spicy base; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, white pepper and peach open fruity and spicy. In the heart, lily, gardenia and jasmine carry the floral side, while frankincense adds a resinous depth. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli and resins settle the scent into a powdery, woody, smoky sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine. Rasasi Roohy Tehebak and Nicolaï Sacrebleu have a close profile.

Reveal

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Calvin Klein Reveal is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black, white and pink pepper meet a salty coolness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick autumn, summer and spring in almost equal measure, with winter trailing. Daily wear, leisure and the office come first, and fewer choose it for evenings. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with peppers and salt, a spicy freshness. The heart holds ambergris, a solar note and Florentine iris, adding an aquatic, powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmeran lay down a woody, lightly sweet floor. A synthetic sheen runs through it.

Olympēa Intense

7.7

Rabanne · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Intense is a sweet, gourmand and powdery floral, presented as a women's perfume and best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most see its character as feminine. In the scent, salted vanilla and white amber build a sweet, creamy base. Orange blossom and grapefruit blossom add a fruity, floral lift, white pepper brings a light spice, and cedarwood gives it a woody frame.

A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy

7.3

Mugler · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of mint and juniper berry. In the heart, cardamom and white pepper add a spicy edge, while patchouli and sequoia lay a woody base. Aquatic and fruity touches mix with sweetness and give the scent a synthetic, energetic feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. The Dua Brand Shot of Purity and Proraso Azur Lime have a close profile.

Bang

7.1

Marc Jacobs · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marc Jacobs Bang is a spicy, woody and earthy men's fragrance led by pink, black and white pepper; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while fewer choose summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most-voted settings, and sport trails far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern. The sharp, spicy peppers open alongside a fresh, green citrus lift. In the heart, benzoin, woods and elemi resin pull it toward a resinous, woody side. The base of vetiver, white moss and patchouli sets an earthy ground, and a synthetic edge runs throughout. Its profile is close to Terre d'Hermès and Dior Homme.

Black Cashmere

8.1

DKNY · 2002

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

DKNY Black Cashmere is a sweet, spicy, woody-resinous women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, while spring and summer trail far behind. Evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with frankincense, saffron and nutmeg, giving a spicy, resinous start. White pepper, clove and rose form the heart, with the rose softening the spice. In the base, Africa wenge wood, patchouli, amber and vanilla take over, drying down into an earthy, smoky, animalic sweetness.

L'Homme Libre (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Libre Eau de Toilette opens with lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, a fresh citrus scent for men that suits daytime wear; it has been discontinued. The top notes are lemon zest, Chinese ginger and bergamot, while basil and violet leaf in the heart add a green, floral touch. White pepper in the base leaves a dry, spicy edge. The overall impression is fresh and aquatic, with a faintly fruity, lightly sweet side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern streak. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau d'Été 2007 and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre have a close profile.

Evergreen

6.6

Jil Sander · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Evergreen is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with grapefruit blossom, white pepper and pear. Evergreen's longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, office and leisure lead, while evening and night out come well behind. Most voters call it feminine, followed by modern. The opening is dominated by citrus and fruit freshness, with white pepper adding a slight edge. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and rosebud give it a floral, green feel. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla soften it and add a gentle sweetness.

Strictly

7.6

Jil Sander · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jil Sander Strictly is a fresh, green men's fragrance whose spice and woody-earthy base keep it composed and tidy. It opens with bay rum and white pepper, a cool freshness against a sharp spice. Nutmeg and cardamom in the heart soften the pepper. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean sets a woody, earthy ground, with the tonka easing its dryness a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed nearby without announcing itself. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards work and daily wear. Most votes call it masculine. Korres Vetiver Root and Diptyque Virgilio have a close profile.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

La Mia Perla

8.0

La Perla · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Perla La Mia Perla is a sweet, powdery floral for women, built around jasmine sambac, white peony and Florentine iris; it has been discontinued. Strength and longevity are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with white pepper and mandarin orange. The heart brings jasmine sambac, suede, white peony, ambergris and Florentine iris, with gourmand and creamy accords softening it and the suede adding a faint leathery edge. Musk and sandalwood leave a soft, powdery trail.

G I R L by Pharrell Williams

6.9

Comme des Garçons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Comme des Garçons G I R L by Pharrell Williams is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character against spice, powder and wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business use close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with lavender, white pepper and neroli, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, styrax, iris and violet add a soft, powdery floral note. Vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody base.

Œillet Bengale

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aedes de Venustas Œillet Bengale is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a spicy, resinous, faintly smoky sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and white pepper, then the heart brings forward cardamom, rose, saffron and cinnamon. In the base, tolu balm, benzoin, labdanum and vanilla carry it into a powdery, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with evening and night wear leaning slightly ahead. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Amouage Dia Man have a close profile.