The Perfume Library

Bvlgari Man In Black

7.9

Bvlgari · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black is a masculine scent that opens on rum and tobacco, then sets leather and wood against a smoky sweetness, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and the office are chosen far less. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. Rum and tobacco lead, and the heart deepens with tuberose, leather and orris absolute. The base of benzoin, gaiac wood and tonka bean leaves a sweet, gourmand, smoky warmth, with spicy, woody and oriental accords carrying the weight.

Perseus

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Perseus is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green sparkle of bergamot and grapefruit against a woody base of vetiver and cashmere wood. Perseus leans towards easy daytime wear: most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and grapefruit, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, vetiver, green mandarin orange and geranium keep the green tone going and add a spicy touch. The base of ambergris, dry woods and cashmere wood leaves it calm and woody. Maison Alhambra Luminous Vivid and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Goddess (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Burberry · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent led by cocoa and vanilla, with ginger and lavender alongside; it is made for women and leans towards fall and winter. Cocoa and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, and vanilla absolute makes that texture softer and denser. Ginger adds a spicy warmth, while lavender brings a light, floral-aromatic freshness. The gourmand side dominates and the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; evening, daily and leisure wear get almost equal shares. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Câline Noblesse Royale and Armaf Lionheart Woman have a close profile.

The Most Wanted Parfum

8.3

Azzaro · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum is a men's scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character over a spicy, woody base. It opens with red ginger for a spicy bite, woody notes carry the heart, and bourbon vanilla sweetens the dry-down. Sweetness and the gourmand side lead, with spice and wood keeping it balanced; the accords also show a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. The majority sees it as masculine and modern. Azzaro The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense) has a close profile.

Boss Bottled Absolu

8.4

Hugo Boss · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around leather and frankincense, warmed by patchouli and myrrh absolute. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with leather and frankincense, smoky and resinous. At the heart, patchouli and myrrh absolute settle it onto a woody, oriental base, with the sweetness softening things in the background. Davana and cedarwood leave a warm, dry trail. Bentley for Men Intense and Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Parfum

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around marine notes, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. It opens with marine notes and bergamot on a bright base, while ginger adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, Provençal clary sage, Bourbon geranium and rosemary bring a green, herbal feel. Frankincense, Guatemala patchouly and woods anchor the base in a woody finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine and modern. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Hermès Épice Marine have a close profile.

Richwood

8.4

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Richwood is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into amber and vanilla. It starts with mandarin orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, with blackcurrant bud adding a fruity edge. Rose absolute and geranium leaf give the heart a soft floral touch, while amber, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli carry the base into a resinous, creamy, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for night outs and evenings. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Emir Fascination have a close profile.

Tilia

8.1

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Linden tree, jasmine sambac and heliotrope form a floral core, kept light by green and fresh accords. Broom and ambroxan add a soft, creamy texture, while vetiver and woody notes give it a quiet base. The sweetness is restrained and the overall feel is clean, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex too. Monkoku Velvet Leaf and Le Galion Tilleul have a close profile.

African Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Memo Paris · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris African Leather Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy leather-and-oud scent for autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone who likes it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. Its animal and resinous side suits people who like a dense fragrance. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper, Egyptian geranium and saffron, a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, cinnamon and rose add sweetness and an earthy depth. The base is led by oud, leather and amber, drying down woody, leathery and warm.

Torino22

8.2

Xerjoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Torino22 is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a green, spicy streak before settling into creamy woods. It opens with bergamot, saffron and eucalyptus, giving a bright, citrusy and slightly green start. In the heart, gaiac wood, maté and clary sage add a sweet, spicy softness, and dry woods with musk form a creamy, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, with night and evening also getting votes. It reads mostly masculine and modern, yet works as unisex. The Dua Brand Turin 22 and Montagne Parfums Torino 2022 have a close profile.

Cool Water Intense

7.4

Davidoff · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Davidoff Cool Water Intense is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance built around green mandarin orange and coconut water. Green mandarin orange opens with a bright citrus freshness, and the coconut water in the heart softens it with a fruity, slightly creamy sweetness. Amber in the base adds warmth and keeps the aquatic, synthetic edge in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often, and it reads masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Lacoste L.12.12 Rose have a close profile.

Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée

8.3

Hermès · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. As a whole it smells fresh and green: citron and juniper berry give a citrusy, lightly fruity brightness, while Nepalese sichuan pepper adds a spicy edge. A woody, earthy base stays in the background. Its juniper-and-citrus profile sits close to Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Pacifica Avalon Juniper.

Amber Aoud (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon, and its heart carries May rose, fig and jasmine. In the base, oud, ambergris, benzoin, cinnamon and saffron take over; the floral side turns woody and oriental, with an animal edge underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine votes are far from rare. Roja Parfums Aoud and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

Moonlight

8.4

Pana Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Moonlight is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy and woody feel, leaning towards winter and nights out. It opens with plum and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. The heart brings peach, chocolate and clove leaf, where the sweetness deepens and a little spice comes in. The base builds a creamy warmth from honey, vanilla and white chocolate, while amber, cedarwood, tobacco and musk set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as unisex.

Oud Save the King (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Atkinsons · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the King Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings and reads as masculine. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads mainly as masculine, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea and bergamot, which lighten the first impression. Iris and suede in the heart add a powdery, leathery softness. Sandalwood and oud take over in the base, leaving a sweet, smoky finish. Its profile is close to Atkinsons Oud Save the King Mystic Essence and Mancera Aoud Café.

Epic Man

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

Sunshine Man

8.0

Amouage · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Sunshine Man is a men's fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral, spicy backdrop, fresh yet leaning sweet, and suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn; few choose winter. It fits leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read its character as masculine. Everlasting flower, lavender and orange brandy lead the top, while bergamot, clary sage and juniper berry keep the heart fresh. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood soften it into a powdery, creamy, woody sweetness.

J'adore (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Dior · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built on Comorian ylang-ylang, Damask rose and jasmine, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, with Damask rose at the heart. Jasmine sambac and Grasse jasmine sit in the base. A soft, fruity sweetness lies over the floral core, while the powdery, creamy side rounds it off and the freshness never fades. Most voters find both longevity and sillage good. Spring is picked most often, with autumn and summer close behind and winter trailing. It is worn from daytime to evening, and over half of voters read it as feminine. Dior J'adore Parfum d'Eau and Guerlain Rose Chérie have a close profile.

Vibrato

8.8

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Vibrato is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with green and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though voters also call it modern. It opens with rosemary, grapefruit, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, magnolia and damask rose add a soft floral note, while blond woods give it a woody footing. The base turns sweeter with vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, and Indian sandalwood and crystal amber close it warmly.

Mefisto

7.9

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a floral heart and a woody base, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens bright and slightly green with Calabrian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender. Rose absolute and Florentine iris soften that sharpness and bring a floral touch in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, amber, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody ground, while the aquatic and spicy sides stay in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though many also see it as modern or classic. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Le Beau Paradise Garden

7.2

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Paradise Garden is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance built around mint, green fig and coconut water. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use getting fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters read it as masculine and modern. As a whole the scent is cool and watery: mint and ginger bring freshness, while green fig and coconut water add a fruity, slightly creamy softness. Sandalwood and tonka bean deepen the sweetness and round it off. Rasasi Hawas Tropical and The Dua Brand Error 429: Garden Tales have a close profile.

Blessed Baraka

8.2

Initio · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Blessed Baraka is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with a creamy, woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. White blossoms and vanilla build the sweet, gourmand side, while amber and musk soften it into something creamy and warm. Sandalwood adds a woody base, and spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. The overall impression is oriental and rich. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine than feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac have a close profile.

Tonka Impériale

8.5

Guerlain · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Impériale is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and almond, kept light. In the heart, tobacco, tonka bean and jasmine make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with a gourmand feel. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and stone pine wood leaves a smoky, spicy woodiness. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Tonkalicious have a close profile.

Isola Blu (Parfum) / Oligarch (Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Blu / Oligarch is a unisex perfume that opens with fresh lemon, bergamot and lavender, softened by jasmine and orange blossom, and rests on vanilla and cedarwood. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, while orange blossom, jasmine and coconut in the heart take the edge off the citrus. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and amber stay in the background and settle the scent on a woody, green footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the leading occasions. Voters lean towards a masculine character. Roja Parfums Oligarch (Eau de Parfum) and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.