The Perfume Library

Bois de Vétiver

7.2

Karl Lagerfeld · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver is a fresh, citrusy men's scent whose green, woody side deepens with vetiver, and it sits close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most. It reads masculine to most voters, with modern and classic sides too. It opens cool and tart with mint and blood orange. In the heart, geranium and ambrox add a floral, slightly synthetic softness. The base of patchouli and vetiver lays down a woody, green foundation, while fruity and sweet touches are balanced by spice. Hugo Boss Boss Orange Made for Summer and Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui Magnetic have a close profile.

Leather Blend

7.6

Davidoff · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Leather Blend is a unisex scent where leather is softened by spice and amber, sweet, woody and smoky in character and suited to evenings in the cooler months. It has been discontinued. It opens with a warm, spicy touch of saffron and pepper. In the heart, amber and rose sweeten and round it out, and as it dries, leather and papyrus come forward. Oriental, resinous, earthy and leathery sides run through the accords as well. Voters mostly place it in fall and winter and in evening or night-out wear; few pick it for summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic, though it is classed as unisex. Fragrance Du Bois Rude Oud and Kajal Warek have a close profile.

Million Gold

6.8

Rabanne · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rabanne Million Gold is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom against amber and sandalwood. Spice leads: pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom give the scent a warm start. Mandarin orange and bergamot lighten it with a fresh touch, while rose absolute adds a soft floral note. Amber, sandalwood and leather build a woody, sweet and creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and evenings out, and reads masculine and modern.

Roberto Cavalli Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Roberto Cavalli · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with saffron and black violet, turns sweeter with honey and lavender, and rests on cedar, patchouli and tonka bean. Saffron and black violet lead at the top, giving a spicy, floral start. In the heart, the sweetness of honey is softened by the fresher side of lavender, and the dry-down settles on a woody, powdery, gourmand base of cedar, patchouli and tonka bean. The overall feel is sweet and oriental, with a fresh streak running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. Half call it masculine, and most of the rest find it modern. Lancôme Hypnôse Homme and Ted Lapidus TL Intenso have a close profile.

Chrome Legend

6.8

Azzaro · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Azzaro Chrome Legend is a fresh men's scent that pairs bitter orange and green apple with tea and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and sport wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. The character is fresh, citrusy and aquatic. It opens with bitter orange and green apple, bright and fruity with a green edge, and tea and vetiver soften this in the heart. The base of musk, cedar, tonka bean and amber adds light sweetness over a woody floor. Nikos Sculpture Fresh Blue and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sexual Healing

7.8

Art Meets Art · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Art Meets Art Sexual Healing is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens with honey and ginger, deepens into tobacco absolute and dries down on vanilla and ambroxan. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split almost evenly. Honey and ginger give the top a sweetness edged with spice. In the heart, tobacco absolute adds a smoky depth, while vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth in the base and ambroxan softens it. The result is a sweet, oriental scent with its spice and smoke kept in balance. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa share a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Or Encens

8.1

Issey Miyake · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Or Encens is a spicy, smoky and leathery men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and the colder months; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than office or daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, while some call it classic. It opens with rose, labdanum and cistus, then moves into cumin, pink pepper and spices. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, leather and dark woods, with floral and resinous touches softening a woody, smoky core. Amouage Myths Man and Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante have a close profile.

1 Million Golden Oud

8.1

Rabanne · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron, black pepper and nutmeg over oud, leather and cedarwood. It opens with bergamot and spices, then gurjum balsam, patchouli and sandalwood soften the middle. Leather, cistus, cedarwood and oud form the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read its character as masculine. Fragrance World Million Golden Oud and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Ambre Noir

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Yves Rocher Ambre Noir is a spicy, woody and sweet men's fragrance led by cinnamon, cardamom and patchouli. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh edge, while cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward. Cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, and tonka bean absolute and elemi resin sweeten it with a resinous warmth. The accords also carry a synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want something measured rather than loud. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter next. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the votes, and most voters find it masculine. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne 1 Million Royal.

Constantinople

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Constantinople is a powdery, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, wrapping a sweet floral heart in woody, oriental tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it leans neither way. Iris and lavender build a powdery floral base, while pink pepper and geranium add a spicy, slightly green edge. Pine and moss bring a cool, woody note, and patchouli and vanilla carry the sweetness and oriental warmth. Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Annayake · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a clean, green-leaning men's fragrance built around bergamot, Chinese black tea and bamboo. It opens on bergamot and Asian mandarin orange, softened by apple blossom and Chinese black tea. The heart of lotus, bamboo and cotton flower is light, floral and green. Patchouli, oakmoss, teakwood and sandalwood make a woody base, with a slightly sweet, synthetic edge running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Jaguar Classic Gold have a close profile.

Velvet Amber Skin

8.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Skin is a sweet, resinous scent in which labdanum, honey and vanilla gather around amber, framed by floral and spicy touches. It opens lightly with lavender, bergamot and lemon blossom. In the heart, labdanum, leather, jasmine and iris come forward, giving it a powdery, creamy face. The base keeps the sweetness going with tolu balm, honey and vanilla, while myrrh and amber leave a warm resinous trail. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It is unisex, and voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.

Simply Elixir

7.7

Jil Sander · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jil Sander Simply Elixir is a spicy, sweet floral with a powdery, creamy and leathery side that leans towards autumn and winter days. It has been discontinued. It opens with red pepper, red ginger and blood orange, which give it a spicy brightness. In the heart, iris, rose and violet form a powdery floral face, with cedarwood adding a dry woodiness. In the base, patchouli, leather and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, leathery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. Votes spread from daily wear to evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Opera and Vivienne Westwood Anglomania have a close profile.

Dolce Peony

7.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Peony is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with cyclamen, pink pepper, nashi pear and white bergamot, light and fruity. In the heart, peony, freesia and Bulgarian rose bring out the floral side. In the base, yellow plum, amber and patchouli sweeten and soften it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads feminine and modern. Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and Rabanne Olympēa Flora have a close profile.

Beso Negro

7.9

Beso Beach · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Mâle Aviator

7.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Aviator is a fresh, green and fruity men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, at work or at leisure; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, while winter lags behind. Business and leisure are the top occasions. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Bergamot and violet leaf give it a fresh, green feel. Geranium carries that greenness on, tonka bean adds sweetness and sandalwood lays a woody base. The accords lean spicy and fougère, with a slightly synthetic shine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board and Bentley Momentum Intense 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.

Karleidoscope

6.8

Karl Lagerfeld · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Karl Lagerfeld Karleidoscope is a fresh, floral and green women's scent built around violet leaf, violet and neroli; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear and the office, while evening and night out matter less. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with violet leaf, angelica and neroli, fresh and green. In the heart, violet, freesia and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral feel. Patchouli, tonka bean and benzoin dry down woody and sweet. Dsquared² She Wood and Balmain Ivoire (2012) share a close profile.

The Ingénue Cousin Flora

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Penhaligon's The Ingénue Cousin Flora is a fresh, green women's scent that softens bright citrus fruits with musk and ambroxan; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear. Most call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. It opens on citrus fruits, fresh and green in feel. Musk sits in the heart and ambroxan in the base. Spicy, woody and powdery accords stay in the background, with a clean, synthetic touch alongside.

L'Instant Magic Elixir

8.2

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral gourmand for women; it has been discontinued. Orchid sits at the centre, with vanilla and almond beside it and musk softening the whole. The floral side rests on a powdery, creamy base, sweetness leads, and the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Kaloo Dragée and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Decibel

6.5

Azzaro · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Azzaro Decibel is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral and woody character with spicy and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It suits daily wear and evenings out, and most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with aldehydes and green mandarin orange. In the heart, frankincense, liquorice and violet come forward. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody ground. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Hypnotic Poison (2014) (Eau de Parfum).

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Silver Essence

7.7

Roberto Cavalli · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Silver Essence is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that opens with violet leaf, cardamom and ginger and settles into vetiver and patchouli. The opening of violet leaf, cardamom and ginger is cool and lightly spicy. In the heart, orris root, lavender and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and oakmoss leaves it woody, slightly sweet and oriental. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. It leans towards fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Evening is the most-voted occasion, with daytime and business also getting votes. Most voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Jacques Bogart Silver Scent have a close profile.

La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Parfum Caresse

7.7

Lancôme · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Mâle On Board

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a fruity, sweet side and a synthetic sheen; it has been discontinued. Bergamot brings the brightness, geranium adds a green, lightly spicy touch, and tonka bean softens the sweetness and rounds the scent off. The overall feel is fresh and fruity, with a spicy trace underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Rocher Hoggar and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Aviator have a close profile.