The Perfume Library

Horizon

6.7

Davidoff · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Davidoff Horizon is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of grapefruit, mandarin orange and rosemary against a dry, spicy heart of pepper, nutmeg and cedarwood. Citrus and rosemary lead at first, with ginger adding a little warmth. In the heart, pepper and nutmeg bring the spice, while sesame and patchouli pull it toward an earthy tone. Vetiver and cocoa absolute soften the base. Overall it reads fresh, green and woody, with fruity and sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans toward leisure, business and daily use, and half of the voters call it masculine, with many also finding it classic. Camp David Blue and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Legend Intense

7.4

Montblanc · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Legend Intense is a fresh, fruity scent for men that opens on bergamot and pineapple and settles into a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and pineapple give a bright citrus start. The heart brings red apple, cardamom and jasmine, so the fruity sweetness meets a floral, spicy touch. Tonka bean, oakmoss and white cedar ground it in a woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Maison Alhambra Expose Intense and Armaf Derby Club House Gold have a close profile.

Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Rocher · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir Eau de Parfum is a powdery, earthy women's fragrance that opens with coriander and bergamot and settles into patchouli, tonka bean and orris butter; it has been discontinued. The top notes of coriander and bergamot give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, patchouli and tonka bean come forward, turning the scent sweeter, woody and oriental. The base of ambrette seed and orris butter lays down a powdery, earthy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evening and nights out, though daily and office wear are possible. Around half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Héritage and Tom Ford White Patchouli have a close profile.

Midnight Special

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Midnight Special is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, a floral heart and a woody base that suits evenings best. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and black pepper, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, grapefruit and rose jam add a floral, fruity sweetness. The dry-down settles on patchouli, oud and vanilla, a woody, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique and Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif have a close profile.

L'Eau de Neroli

7.4

Diptyque · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque L'Eau de Neroli is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around neroli and bergamot. The notes read as a single piece: neroli and orange blossom give a floral brightness, bergamot carries the citrus side, and beeswax sweetens it slightly with a creamy softness. Green and spicy touches stay in the background, and a woody undertone steadies it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Berdoues Fleur d'Oranger & Bergamote and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Ultrasense (Eau de Toilette)

5.7

Jil Sander · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Ultrasense Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daytime wear in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper and bergamot, the citrus brightness cut by a spicy edge. In the heart, fir balsam and sage add a green, lightly woody feel, and white musk in the base softens everything into a powdery finish. Aquatic and synthetic touches round out a clean, slightly sweet character. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Victorinox Swiss Army Mountain Water and Aramis Adventurer have a close profile.

Artek - Standard

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comme des Garçons Artek - Standard is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets lemon's brightness against saffron and ginger spice. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither projects far nor fades quickly. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it carries comfortably in summer too. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Lemon and fennel give it a fresh, green start. Saffron and ginger add spice, while cedarwood and musk build a woody, faintly smoky base. The synthetic and resinous accords give it a crisp, dry edge. Le Labo Citron 28 and Comme des Garçons Chalayan Airborne have a close profile.

Balmain Homme

7.4

Balmain · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Balmain Balmain Homme is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with spice, leather and wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, nutmeg and saffron give it a fresh, spicy opening. Violet leaf and leather sit at the heart, so the floral side is firmed up by a leathery edge. Moss, cedarwood and tonka bean then settle it into a woody, sweet and creamy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include La Rive LЯ Password and Atelier Rebul Tugra.

L'Eau de Tarocco

7.5

Diptyque · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque L'Eau de Tarocco is a unisex scent that softens fresh, floral citrus with spice, and it leans towards daily wear in warm months. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear come first. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, giving it a balanced character. Orange, blood orange and grapefruit bring the freshness. In the heart, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron and ginger add a warm spiciness, while rose and orange blossom carry the floral side. In the base, cedar, musk and frankincense leave a soft, woody footing. A fruity facet runs through it as well.

L'Eau de L'Eau

7.1

Diptyque · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque L'Eau de L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mandarin orange, grapefruit and petitgrain against clove and cinnamon. It opens on mandarin orange, grapefruit, petitgrain and lemon. Clove, lavender and orange blossom pull the citrus toward spicy, floral ground. Tonka bean, patchouli and benzoin leave a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even. It has been discontinued.

Oud Vendôme

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Oud Vendôme is a unisex fragrance that links an opening of ginger, saffron and cinnamon to a resinous, smoky base of oud, frankincense and musk. It opens spicy and sweet with ginger, saffron and cinnamon. Cedarwood and galbanum add a woody, slightly green heart. In the base, oud, frankincense and musk take over, and the scent settles into a resinous, creamy, smoky oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Lattafa Opulent Oud and Widian Black I have a close profile.

Amber Blend

8.0

Davidoff · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Amber Blend is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that ties the spice of cinnamon and nutmeg to the warmth of amber and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. The character reads clearly masculine. The top notes open with spicy cinnamon and nutmeg. In the heart, amber and rum absolute sweeten it. The base of sandalwood and Peru balsam leaves a creamy, resinous, oriental warmth. Swiss Arabian Amber Blended Mix and Dolce & Gabbana The One Royal Night have a close profile.

Strictly Night

7.7

Jil Sander · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jil Sander Strictly Night is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around bergamot, black pepper and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with Pepperwood™, bergamot and black pepper, both bright and sharp. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg and lavender soften the spice, while patchouli, tonka bean and vetiver settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet and smoky base. The balance between fresh and synthetic accords gives it a modern feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen about equally for office, evening and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

02

7.1

Fo'ah · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Fo'ah 02 is a fresh, green, woody unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. It opens with bergamot's citrus alongside juniper, with palm tree softening that freshness. In the heart, stone pine and Georgian cedar bring a resinous, woody greenness. Frankincense and musk leave a spicy warmth underneath. Its profile is close to Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Pierre Guillaume 11.2 Spicematic.

Ultrasense White

7.0

Jil Sander · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Ultrasense White is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a lightly sweet, powdery and woody side, suited to spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, and the scent reads masculine and modern. It opens with saffron, bergamot and violet leaf for a light, spicy freshness. In the heart, sage, cedar and tonka bean build a woody base while the sweetness stays in the background. Musk, labdanum and amber soften the base. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and La Perla Touch Grigioperla have a close profile.

Sun Men Sport

6.6

Jil Sander · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Men Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's scent opened by ginger, bergamot and cardamom, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. It starts with ginger, bergamot and cardamom, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, cyclamen and violet add a soft, lightly sweet floral touch, while cashmere, musk and Akigalawood® settle the scent onto a clean, woody base. Aquatic and fruity shades keep the overall feel airy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Gingembre and Jil Sander Sun Men have a close profile.

Pink Bouquet

5.6

Moschino · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Pink Bouquet is a fresh, citrusy and fruity floral with a light, sweet feel that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily and leisure wear lead, with office use not far behind. It reads feminine, with a modern touch as well. It opens with pineapple, raspberry and bergamot, which give a fresh, juicy fruit tone. In the heart, peony, pink lily-of-the-valley, violet and jasmine bring a soft floral side. In the base, musk, gingerbread and peach sweeten it. A synthetic edge is noticeable too.

Rose Hubris

7.2

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Rose Hubris is a fresh, green-tinged floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Lychee and fenugreek open it: the lychee adds a fruity freshness, the fenugreek a lightly spicy warmth. In the heart, May rose meets labdanum for a sweet floral note. Patchouli, oakmoss and musk settle underneath, leaving a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. The largest share of voters still reads it as feminine.

Horizon Extreme

6.0

Davidoff · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Davidoff Horizon Extreme is a men's fragrance for autumn and spring days, pairing citrus and spice over a woody base. Rosemary, grapefruit and ginger give a fresh, sharp opening. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood, cypriol and leather bring a spicy, smoky and slightly earthy feel. Sandalwood and amber soften the base, while sweet and fruity tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it suits leisure, business and daily wear best. Its masculine character dominates, though some find it classic or modern. Davidoff Horizon and Aigner In Leather Man have a close profile.

Makassar Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

H&M · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

H&M Makassar Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs Indonesian patchouli with vanilla and amber, leaning floral and sweet. It opens with violet leaf, lavender and citrus notes, then moves into woods, violet and jasmine at the heart. The base holds Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and amber. The overall feel is floral, sweet and powdery, with spicy, woody and earthy touches adding a resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring has a fair share too. Votes are spread across evening, daily and business wear, and its character splits between feminine and masculine.

Sunset

7.4

Naomi Campbell · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Naomi Campbell Sunset is a feminine floral that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a powdery, creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, green leaves, pepper, melon and watermelon, which makes for a bright start. In the heart, raspberry, rose, freesia and milk soften the florals and add a creamy fruit sweetness. The base leans on vanilla, sandalwood and musk, where the oriental and powdery side takes over. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar and Xerjoff Jebel have a close profile.

Exotic Jungle for Man

7.1

Police · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Police Exotic Jungle for Man is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated strong while sillage is weak, so it stays on the skin for hours without announcing itself from a distance. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Vetiver, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood set a woody base throughout. Bergamot and mandarin orange brighten it, while green notes and pepper add a crisp edge. Apple and rose lean the accord fruity and sweet, with a slightly synthetic feel.

City Love

6.2

Dueto Parfums · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dueto Parfums City Love is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent built on violet, rose and oud, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Woman and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile. It opens with violet, cinnamon and lemon grass, a floral freshness warmed by spice. Geranium and rose carry the floral side through the heart. In the base, oud, nagarmotha and patchouli settle it onto a woody, resinous and earthy ground, with a sweet, oriental feel overall.

14

7.1

Fo'ah · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Fo'ah 14 is a spicy, floral and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron and Siberian stone pine, then moves into palm leaf, Damask rose and oud at the heart. Sandalwood and musk soften the base. The overall impression is floral and green, with a sweet, creamy, resinous oriental warmth underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure. Its character splits between feminine and masculine. Its profile is close to Al Haramain Oudh 36 Nuit and The Harmonist Sun Force.