The Perfume Library

Artisan Pure

7.8

John Varvatos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Varvatos Artisan Pure is a fresh, lightly floral men's scent led by citrus and green notes, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Citrus notes and petitgrain give it a lively, green start, iris adds a soft, slightly creamy floral touch, and woods hold it together on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, cool and far from heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead, with business use close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Notebook Citrus & Green Tea and Arval Ductor Fresh have a close profile.

Legend Spirit

7.5

Montblanc · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Legend Spirit is a fresh, lightly sweet and woody men's fragrance built around citrus and aquatic notes. It opens bright and airy with bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper. In the heart, aquatic notes meet cardamom and lavender, and it dries down on cedar, sandalwood and white musk into a soft woodiness. Fruity and sweet touches show in the accords, but the fresh side leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and leisure ahead of sport and business. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and earthy men's fragrance that opens on citrus and settles into a woody vetiver base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall a close third and winter chosen less often. It leans towards business and daily wear, and fewer pick it for evenings or nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. Grapefruit, sage and orange blossom lead the top, with woods alongside them. In the heart, pimento, nutmeg and iris add a spicy, slightly powdery softness. In the base, vetiver, amberwood and oakmoss dry down into a green, woody, earthy finish.

Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée)

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso (Eau de Parfum Poudrée) is a floral, powdery scent with a soft, creamy feel, made for women. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the top, with musk in the heart. White cedar, black cedar and vetiver form a woody base. The floral and sweet character is softened by powdery, creamy tones, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, while summer is the least chosen. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and gets votes for evening and night out too. It reads feminine. Dita von Teese Vaniteese and Kayali Musk Santal | 34 have a close profile.

Pi (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Givenchy · 1999

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Pi Eau de Toilette is a warm, powdery men's fragrance where sweet, gourmand tones sit on a woody, spicy base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure and daily use. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine. As a whole the scent stays warm and soft. Ironwood and pine needle form a woody, slightly resinous frame, while benzoin adds a creamy sweetness. Mandarin orange lends a brief lift to that density. The oriental and powdery accords round off the overall picture. Givenchy Pi Extreme and Goutal Vanille Exquise have a close profile.

Encre Noire à L'Extrême

7.9

Lalique · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême is a green, woody, smoky fragrance for men, built around vetiver, frankincense and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out, and also works for business and daily wear. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it classic. It opens with elemi resin, bergamot and cypress, fresh, green and slightly bitter. In the heart, frankincense, iris and two kinds of vetiver set an earthy, smoky woodiness. In the base, benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood soften that dry line with a resinous warmth. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique share a close profile.

Dior Homme Sport (2021)

8.1

Dior · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Dior Homme Sport is a clean masculine scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a spicy, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters mostly find it masculine, with a modern streak. The top is Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon and aldehydes, which gives a fresh opening. Elemi resin and pink pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart. The base of amber, woods and frankincense leaves a woody, resinous finish. Dior Dior Homme (2020) Eau de Toilette and Flair M115 have a close profile.

Eros Energy

7.5

Versace · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Versace Eros Energy is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a sweet, fruity edge, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, while winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions, with evening and night out further behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens on a bright citrus layer of Peruvian lime, blood orange, lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, pink pepper and blackcurrant add a light fruity sweetness and some spice. The base of oakmoss, musk and patchouli settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing.

1888

8.2

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Santal Royal Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with neroli and jasmine, then turns fruity, floral and spicy in the heart with peach, cinnamon and rose. The base settles into sandalwood, amber, musk, oud and leather, giving a resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It leans somewhat masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Montale Oud Edition and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

Bergamask

7.9

Orto Parisi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rich/Warm/Addictive (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Zara · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Uden Overdose

8.2

Xerjoff · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Xerjoff Uden Overdose is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot with a warm heart of ginger, coffee and tobacco flower. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. The opening is bright citrus, lemon and bergamot giving a fresh edge. In the heart, ginger's spice, the roasted note of coffee and tobacco flower bring a sweeter warmth. It dries down to amber and musk, creamy and woody.

Bergamotto di Calabria

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and lemon, which read bright, slightly green and watery. Cedarwood and red ginger in the heart add a dry, lightly spicy woody frame. Musk, benzoin and vetiver sit underneath and soften the citrus. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit fairly close, so it suits either.

Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits between the two. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright, citrus freshness. Orange blossom adds a soft floral note, while vanilla and amber carry a quiet sweetness and warmth underneath. Aquatic and green touches show in the accords too. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua and Zara Amalfi Sunray have a close profile.

Coromandel (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coromandel Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with very few choosing summer. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, while daily and office wear sit further back. Feminine tops the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with neroli, bitter orange and citrus fruits, a light brightness. In the heart, patchouli, orris root, jasmine and rose build a floral, powdery core. The base of white chocolate, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense sweetens it and leaves it creamy, earthy and warm.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Prada · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that carries a bright opening of pear and tangerine through orange blossom and jasmine into a sweet vanilla base. Pear, tangerine and Calabrian bergamot give it a juicy, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and neroli build a bright floral core. Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin soften the base with sweetness, while Ambrofix and Serenolide add a clean, synthetic finish in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Valentino Voce Viva Intensa and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Not a Perfume (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Juliette Has A Gun · 2010

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Tonka Cola

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Tonka Cola is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which cinnamon, black cherry and cola lean on the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. The top pairs cinnamon and nutmeg with the fruity tartness of black cherry and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, orange blossom, Indonesian patchouli and cola come forward, while benzoin, vanilla, Brazilian tonka bean and labdanum settle it onto a soft, resinous, sweet base. The overall impression is citrusy, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. Emir Cherry Cola and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle have a close profile.

Duro (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Nasomatto · 2007

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Extrait de Parfum

Dates Delight

8.4

The House of Oud · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The House of Oud Dates Delight is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of date to oud through a gourmand warmth of caramel and honey. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with date and peony, then tonka bean, caramel and cinnamon come forward. The base holds Indonesian oud, labdanum, honey and benzoin, with sugar powder keeping that sweetness creamy and soft. The overall impression is a fruity, spicy, woody sweetness. Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade have a close profile.

Wanted by Night

7.7

Azzaro · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Azzaro Wanted by Night is a spicy, sweet and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring trails behind and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear sits well back. Voters call it masculine and modern. It opens with cinnamon and mandarin orange, giving a spicy, fruity sweetness. The heart brings frankincense, cumin and Virginia cedar, and it dries down into cedarwood, cypress and tobacco absolute, settling into a warm, woody, oriental feel.

Nouveau Monde

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde is a dark, sweet and spicy fragrance for men, weighted down by woody, resinous and smoky tones. Saffron and cocoa bring a sweet, spicy warmth, while patchouli, Assam oud and frankincense settle it onto a woody, resinous, smoky base. Blackcurrant adds a fruity touch inside the dense blend. With leathery and animal facets alongside the oriental accord, the scent turns rich and rough-edged. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters mostly read it as masculine and classic.