The Perfume Library

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Uden

8.6

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Xerjoff Uden is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, opening with fresh citrus and settling into a sweet, creamy, woody character. Grapefruit and lemon give it a bright start; rose, sandalwood and gaiac wood then ground the heart in wood, while rum absolute adds a spicy warmth. In the base, musk, vanilla absolute and coffee absolute turn the sweetness soft and creamy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that come up most, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Xerjoff P.33 and Memo Paris Winter Palace have a close profile.

Gentle Fluidity (Silver)

8.1

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the freshness of lemon and bergamot, then softens into tonka and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter trails well behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and black pepper giving a spicy edge. In the heart, lemon and bergamot keep it bright while leather and New Caledonian sandalwood lay a woody base. In the base, tonka bean, amber and Bourbon vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with Haitian vetiver and cedarwood holding the woody character. Xerjoff P.33 and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.

Pacific Rock Moss

8.2

Goldfield & Banks · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that leans towards summer and spring, and suits leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Half of the voters pick summer and a good share pick spring; leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords sit over a green, lightly sweet base. Italian lemon and French sage give a bright start, while Australian seaside moss adds the aquatic feel. Virginia cedar and Egyptian geranium round it out with a woody, green edge. Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi and Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri have a close profile.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum

8.4

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Percival

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Percival is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with lavender and spice running through it. Citrus and aromatic notes start it off bright; in the heart lavender, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into tonka bean, musk and balsam fir, sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer lead the votes, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Dua Brand Legendary Knight and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Molecule 01

7.6

Escentric Molecules · 2006

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

CK One (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Calvin Klein · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leaves a light, clean impression with its green, aquatic and floral sides. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, while papaya adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine form a floral base, softened by green tea and nutmeg. Musk and amber close it with a plain, gentle warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with sport and business close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine sit near each other, so it reads comfortably on either. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Création Lamis Everyone have a close profile.

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.

Musk Therapy (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Initio Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent where white and pink musk sit alongside magnolia and mandarin orange. The citrus side comes from mandarin orange and bergamot, while blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness. Magnolia brings a soft floral touch, and Indian sandalwood with the musks settles the scent on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Al Ambra Dubai Musk and Scentiments Musk Treatment have a close profile.

Fico di Amalfi

8.2

Acqua di Parma · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, setting the green, lightly sweet side of fig against an aquatic freshness. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, jasmine, fig nectar and pink pepper come forward, with the fruity sweetness balanced by green and aquatic tones. The base of cedarwood, benzoin and fig wood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer, then spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. It draws votes as both masculine and feminine, sitting between the two. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Widian Granada have a close profile.

Renaissance

8.1

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Renaissance is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with mint and Bulgarian rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, daytime and leisure wear lead, and it also gets chosen for the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. The top is fresh and lightly fruity, built from mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and petitgrain. Mint, lily of the valley and rose add a floral, green coolness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a woody, softly sweet finish. Bois 1920 Scorzaforza and Al Haramain Neroli Canvas have a close profile.

Sedley

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Parfums de Marly Sedley is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading, followed by business and sport. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share call it modern. Creed Himalaya and Montblanc Legend Blue have a close profile. Fresh, citrus, aquatic and green accords lead, with a spicy and woody line behind them. Aquatic notes, bergamot and spearmint give the opening its coolness. Lavender and Bourbon geranium take the heart. White musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody base.

L'Homme Intense

8.4

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme Intense is a woody, powdery masculine scent built around amber, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. It is thought of mainly for evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also have a place. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Overall it carries a sweet, creamy warmth: amber and roasted tonka bean bring the sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base. Iris adds a powdery softness, and the accords also include fresh, spicy and leathery touches.

Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Chanel · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs orange, mandarin orange and seawater with a woody base of cedar and vetiver. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and few choose winter. It is placed mainly in leisure, daily, sport and business settings, with fewer votes for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. It opens bright and clean, with citrus and seawater lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, pepper and neroli add a light spice while cedar gives it a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber softens and sweetens it, and vetiver leaves a dry woodiness. La Rive Absolute Sport and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Cedrat Boise

7.7

Mancera · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mancera Cedrat Boise is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon and blackcurrant against spice, leather and a smoky, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as an easy fit for daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans masculine in character, though many also call it modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, blackcurrant and spices, fresh and fruity. Patchouli and water jasmine sit in the heart, while woody notes, leather, musk, vanilla and oakmoss settle underneath. The citrus sparkle gradually gives way to a sweeter, leathery, smoky depth. Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure have a close profile.

Myslf

7.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot leaf and Calabrian bergamot with Tunisian orange blossom absolute, settling on patchouli and woods. Citrus and fresh accords lead: the two bergamot notes give a bright start, then the orange blossom adds a soft, sweet floral touch. The base of Indonesian patchouli, woods and Ambrofix dries down spicy and woody, with a clean, synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Many describe it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum and Prada Paradigme.

The Dreamer (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace The Dreamer Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that opens with tarragon and juniper and softens into iris and lily at the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Most voters read it as masculine, and a smaller group as classic. The top notes of tarragon, juniper and artemisia give a crisp, lightly spicy, green start. In the heart, iris, lily and flax add a powdery, floral softness. The base of tobacco flower and amber turns it sweeter and dries it down warm and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

Versace pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Versace · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Versace pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with neroli, bergamot, lemon and bitter orange leaf, which give it a bright, clean start. The heart of hyacinth, geranium, clary sage and cedarwood is floral and woody, with aquatic and spicy touches alongside. Musk, tonka bean, mineral amber and oud soften and settle the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure, office and sport. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Aqualis Brenton and Rasasi Hatem.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Issey Miyake · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, easy daytime wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. It is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and business. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon and nutmeg add a light spice, while water lily brings out the floral and aquatic side. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco and amber settles it on a woody footing. Wolkenseifen Berlin and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Libre (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with floral and sweet tones, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange and neroli. The heart builds a floral body from French lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris softens it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits close to daily and office wear as well. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Sculpture Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Nikos · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nikos Sculpture Homme Eau de Toilette is a lightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral notes with an aquatic freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. It reads masculine, and voters find it more modern than classic. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot keep the opening cool and bright, with coriander adding a light spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a soft floral touch. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles on a woody footing. Nikos Sculpture Parfum and Joop! Nightflight have a close profile.