The Perfume Library

Le 3ᵉ Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Caron · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a green, powdery fougère structure. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot, a fresh, sharp citrus layer. In the heart, clove, coriander and lavender bring a spicy, floral warmth. Vetiver and oakmoss close it out on a woody, green base with a touch of sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Harry Lehmann Eau de Berlin and Penhaligon's Eau de Verveine have a close profile.

Oyédo

6.8

Diptyque · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Diptyque Oyédo is a fresh, green unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing citrus with a light touch of sweet fruit and spice. In Oyédo, green mandarin orange and yuzu set up a bright, tart citrus feel. Raspberry sweetens it slightly, while thyme adds a green, spicy edge. The overall impression is clean and lively, balanced by a dry woody note. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is mainly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer without leaving a heavy trail. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits its unisex character. Olfactive Studio Still Life and Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja have a close profile.

Parfum d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Hermès · 1984

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Parfum d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a green, powdery, chypre-leaning floral for women, built on a rose, iris and jasmine heart over vetiver, sandalwood and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a clear third, and it leans towards night out and evening wear while also drawing votes for daytime and the office. It reads feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with aldehydes, bergamot, hyacinth and galbanum. The heart turns floral and powdery with rose, iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine. The base settles into a woody, spicy, resinous warmth of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, myrrh and amber. Halston Halston and Hermès Rouge Hermès have a close profile.

Rouge Hermès Eau Delicate

7.5

Hermès · 2002

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hermès Rouge Hermès Eau Delicate is a floral, woody women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It suits a night out or an evening best, though it also works for daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with aldehydes and ylang-ylang, and the heart holds maté, vanilla and rose. The base brings cedarwood, labdanum, frankincense and amber. It moves from a floral, green start to a sweet, powdery, resinous and slightly smoky finish.