The Perfume Library

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, suited to spring and summer days and to casual or office wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; few choose winter. Leisure, daytime and business use lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli, which give a bright, fresh citrus start. In the heart, lavender, sage and pepper add a green, spicy fougère feel. In the base, tobacco, tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten it slightly and settle it onto a woody ground. Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme (1994) and Guerlain Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy have a close profile.

Spirito Fiorentino

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tiziana Terenzi Spirito Fiorentino is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy character balanced by leathery woods. It opens with orange, jasmine, purple lily and Italian saffron. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and ambergris carry the floral sweetness along. The base is led by Tuscan leather, sandalwood, amber and birch, and the accords also include smoky and oriental tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Lattafa Maahir and Montale Arabians.

Infusion Velours (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Ojar · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Infusion Velours Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody scent suited to fall and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, and the office sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards a masculine character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with cinnamon, blackberry and black pepper, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. Cedarwood, oud and raspberry form a woody core at the heart. Frankincense, oud and patchouli then settle into a smoky, leathery, oriental warmth.

Girl of Now

7.6

Elie Saab · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elie Saab Girl of Now is a sweet, gourmand floral that leans towards autumn and winter and reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, roasted pistachio and pear open it with a fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, almond and magnolia bring out the floral side. The base of almond milk, tonka bean and patchouli settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out, leisure time and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. Elie Saab Girl of Now Shine and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Sweetie Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters pair with fall and winter, and with evenings and nights out. It opens with a lift of bergamot and artemisia, then moves to cistus and May rose. The base is where it settles: oud, labdanum, frankincense, patchouli and cardamom lead. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a woody, resinous, smoky warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums with a close profile include The Dua Brand Scrumptious and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif.

Coffee Addict

7.9

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where coffee and cocoa are softened by caramel and vanilla. The notes read as one whole: coffee and cocoa form the backbone, while caramel and vanilla pull it towards something creamy and sweet. A spicy touch takes the edge off, so it suggests a coffee-and-cocoa dessert more than a bakery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Scents by MOST Morning Coffee and Paris Corner Eternal Coffee have a close profile.

Luna (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Luna Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that moves from bitter orange, lemon and bergamot through rose and jasmine to ambergris, musk and fir balsam. Citrus leads the opening, and juniper berry adds a green, slightly spicy edge to that brightness, while rose and jasmine soften it into a floral heart. In the base, ambergris, musk and fir balsam leave a clean, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Chanel · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and sandalwood. Grapefruit and mandarin orange bring citrus brightness, while blackcurrant adds a light fruity sweetness. Jasmine, orange blossom and Grasse tuberose form the floral core, and sandalwood and musk carry it into a creamy, soft woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Dior Grand Bal and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Parfum have a close profile.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

Polo (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1978

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette is a woody, chypre-leaning men's fragrance that opens green with coriander, basil and bergamot and settles into oakmoss, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and evenings, and business is also a common choice. Voters see it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, basil, bergamot and tarragon. Carnation, leather, pine and pepper stand out in the heart. The base of cedar, oakmoss, vetiver and tobacco makes it earthy, smoky and dry. Ralph Lauren Polo Crest and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral scent in which orchid, jasmine and honey meet a vanilla and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. The top has mandarin orange, honey, vanilla and bergamot, so the first spray is fruity and sweet. In the heart, jasmine absolute, Cattleya orchid, magnolia and orange blossom carry the floral side. The base of labdanum, myrrh and sandalwood closes it with a spicy, woody, powdery warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Colonia Intensa (Eau de Cologne)

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Eau de Cologne is a fresh, citrus-led cologne made for men, sharpened with spice, green notes and a woody, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it works as a light companion through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It is mostly described as masculine and classic. It opens bright and lightly spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, ginger and cardamom. Myrtle, artemisia and neroli bring a green, airy middle. In the base, cedarwood, leather and patchouli take over, while musk and benzoin soften that woody, leathery floor.

La Fille de Berlin (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Vanille West Indies

8.3

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women, carrying vanilla in both the top and the base, with orchid and caramel alongside. It opens with orchid and vanilla together, and in the heart vanilla blossom pushes it toward a floral, powdery side. The base settles into caramel and vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent. The powdery touch keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It leans toward leisure time and evenings, and most see it as feminine. Mazzolari Vaniglia and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Eros Parfum

8.1

Versace · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Versace Eros Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that pairs bright mandarin and lemon with warm pepper and vanilla. It opens with elemi resin, pepper, mandarin orange and lemon, a sparkling citrus start. In the heart, geranium, lavender and sage give it an herbal footing. Vanilla and benzoin soften the base into something creamy and sweet, while vetiver, patchouli and cashmeran add a light woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and many wear it in summer and winter too. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique and Cyrus Writer have a close profile.

Choco Musk / شوكو مسك (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Al Rehab

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Choco Musk / شوكو مسك Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, leisure time and evenings best. The scent is gourmand from start to finish: chocolate and vanilla lead, musk softens that sweetness and settles it onto a powdery base, while white blossoms stay in the background. The synthetic and oriental accents give it a warm, dense feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and summer is rarely chosen. Leisure and evening wear dominate, and it reads more feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Lace and El Nabil Musc Halima have a close profile.

Changing Constance

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets salted caramel, tobacco and vanilla beneath a spicy opening of cardamom and pimento. It opens with a warm, spicy touch from cardamom and pimento. Salted caramel takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole. In the base, cashmeran, tobacco and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Buongiorno

8.4

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around spearmint, petitgrain and lemon. It opens with spearmint, basil and rosemary, a green, lightly spicy freshness brightened by lemon and petitgrain. Lavender and mandarin orange leaf soften the greenery in the heart, and white musk, amber and cedar leaf settle into a clean, faintly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It tilts slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria and Xerjoff Torino21 have a close profile.

Invasion Barbare

8.1

Parfums MDCI · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare is a masculine fougère that is fresh and green, softened by spice and sweet vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It draws votes across a wide range of occasions, from a night out to business and daily wear. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic. The top notes of violet leaf, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh opening. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, ginger and white thyme add a spicy, herbal touch. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody finish. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers and Mauboussin Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.

Dulcis in Fundo

8.0

Profumum Roma · 2001

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Sun Bleached

7.5

Une Nuit Nomade · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached is a fresh, powdery women's scent that pairs bergamot, cardamom and linen with a soft base of white musk and vanilla. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, and most voters pick spring and summer. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings out. Most voters call it feminine, though a good number find it modern. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, a bright and lightly spicy start with ambrette seed alongside. In the heart, white blossoms and linen give a clean, laundered feel. The base of myrrh, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk settles it into a creamy, gently sweet finish.

Amethyst

7.6

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Amethyst is a unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and oud against the sweetness of amber and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and its value for money scores high. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it leans both ways. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper; the heart of Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and jasmine then adds a floral weight. In the base, oud, amber and vanilla turn it sweet, spicy and woody. Adamo Amatus / Numero IV and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Ristretto Intense Café

7.9

Montale · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Ristretto Intense Café is a unisex scent that pairs coffee and rose water with the sweetness of toffee and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with rose water and coffee, and the heart holds coffee bean and rose. As it dries, white musk, toffee, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand softness. The floral and spicy accords stay in the background. Les Perles D'Orient Cafè d'Orient and Mazzolari Black Coffee have a close profile.

Habdan

8.1

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Habdan is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around frankincense, saffron, oud and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with frankincense and saffron, giving a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, apple adds a fruity sweetness, which rose and oud settle onto a woody, smoky ground. The base of maltol, opoponax and amber closes it in a sweet, oriental warmth. Lattafa Opulent Oud and Swiss Arabian Kashkha (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.