The Perfume Library

Eros (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Versace · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits comfortably in spring too. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Season votes are spread fairly evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, and it is worn for leisure as well. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens cool with Italian lemon, green apple and mint. The heart brings ambroxan, Venezuelan tonka bean and geranium forward. Vetiver, cedar, Bourbon vanilla and oakmoss leave a sweet, woody, spicy trail in the base.

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.

Falcon Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Matière Première · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Intense Oud

8.3

Gucci · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Gucci Intense Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of saffron, pear and raspberry against a smoky, spicy heart and base of Bulgarian rose and oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, and less to the office or daily wear. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, followed by classic. It opens with saffron, pear and raspberry, a fruity, spiced sweetness. Bulgarian rose and orange blossom soften it in the heart. In the base, patchouli and oud bring a woody, resinous, slightly smoky and leathery depth. Gucci Gucci Oud and bdk Parfums Nectar Oud have a close profile.

Vanilla Powder (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Matière Première · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand that suits evenings and cooler weather, and it works on both men and women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure leading the occasions and business trailing behind. Feminine is the most common character vote, though modern and masculine both draw a fair share, so it reads as unisex. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: Bourbon vanilla absolute and coconut build a sweet, creamy base. Ecuadorian palo santo adds a woody, spicy edge, while white musk softens everything into a smooth, powdery finish. With its synthetic accord, the result feels dense and polished.

Encens Suave (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Matière Première · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Encens Suave Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent, warm and dense, suited to the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear are chosen less. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Spanish labdanum absolute, Bourbon vanilla absolute and Siam benzoin absolute build a sweet, soft base. Somalian frankincense carries the resinous, smoky side, and Venezuelan coffee adds a spicy, woody warmth. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish.

Radical Rose (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Matière Première · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Radical Rose Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy character with a resinous, woody base, and it suits evenings and the cooler seasons best. Radical Rose has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use as well. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. The scent is built on Rosa centifolia absolute and saffron, giving a warm, slightly sweet floral texture. Jamaican pepper sharpens the spice, Spanish labdanum adds a resinous softness, and Indonesian patchouli brings an earthy, woody depth. The fresh accord stays in the background of all this richness. Bvlgari Le Gemme Gyan and Paglieri Venetiae have a close profile.

Parisian Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Matière Première · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. The scent reads fresh and green throughout, with fig leaf carrying that mood, while Peruvian ambrette seed and ambrettolide add a powdery, creamy softness. Virginia cedar and ambroxan form a woody base, and a fruity sweetness and a little spice stay in the background. Courrèges Hyper Musc and Pantomime Act 1 have a close profile.

My Name

7.9

Trussardi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Trussardi My Name opens with white violet and heliotrope, a fresh, powdery floral for women that leans towards daytime wear and spring. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear dominate, while evening and night out are chosen far less. It reads feminine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. It has been discontinued. White violet and heliotrope lead, and arum blossom and lilac keep the floral heart going. Musk, vanilla and ambroxan settle underneath, making it creamy and lightly sweet. The overall feel is fresh and soft. Durance en Provence Coton Musc and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Hero (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum is a woody, fresh men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, while summer gets only a small share. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes spread almost evenly across leisure, evening, daily wear, nights out and business. About half of voters read it as masculine, followed by modern. The scent has a flat structure and carries three cedars together: Virginia cedar, Himalayan cedar and Atlas cedar. Pine needle adds freshness, benzoin a touch of sweetness, and frankincense a resinous depth. Fresh and sweet accords meet spicy, woody and resinous ones. Olive Spa Pluto and Tom Ford Bois Pacifique have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and faintly smoky touches. It opens with salty notes, frankincense and black pepper, and the heart gathers Jasminum auriculatum absolute, cypriol and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also fitting nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Le Couvent Aqua Mahana have a close profile.

Crystal Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Matière Première · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Crystal Saffron Eau de Parfum pairs Greek saffron with ambroxan and Somalian frankincense in a sweet, spicy and woody scent. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; night outs and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure time. More voters read it as masculine than anything else, yet it is made as a unisex perfume. It opens with Habanolide®, and at the heart Greek saffron carries the spicy, sweet side. In the base, ambroxan and Somalian frankincense settle it onto a resinous, smoky, woody ground, with synthetic and leathery touches in the background. Penhaligon's Terrible Teddy and Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 have a close profile.

Guilty (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Gucci · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette opens on mandarin orange and pink pepper before raspberry, peach and lilac sweeten it into a fresh, fruity women's scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. The mandarin and pink pepper give a bright, spicy start. Raspberry, peach and lilac then bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Patchouli and amber leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Gucci Guilty Intense and Gucci Guilty Black have a close profile.

Santal Austral (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Matière Première · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Santal Austral Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind; summer trails. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear, and works at the office too. Masculine and feminine votes are almost evenly split, so it sits comfortably in between. The sweet, powdery and creamy accords sit over a woody, resinous frame. Australian sandalwood and almond milk build a soft, milky base. Venezuelan tonka bean absolute and Siam benzoin absolute sweeten it, while Florentine iris absolute adds a powdery touch. Spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Chinatown (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Chinatown Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sweetens a creamy floral core of tuberose and gardenia with cardamom and spicy notes. Tuberose and gardenia lead, while peach blossom and peony add a soft, fruity edge to the florals. Cardamom and spicy notes bring warmth, and woods with patchouli ground it in a woody, powdery base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer chosen less often. Night outs and evenings come first, with leisure close behind. Half of the voters find it feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Godet Divinité and Balenciaga Cristobal have a close profile.

Bois d'Ébène

7.8

Matière Première · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Matière Première Bois d'Ébène is a woody, smoky and sweet unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, with room for office and daily wear too. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Nagarmotha, Brazilian cabreuva, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli build a woody body. A spicy, resinous warmth sits on top, while sweet and creamy accords soften the edges. The earthy, smoky side gives the scent its dark tone. Yves Rocher Nouveau Genre and Diptyque Oud Palao have a close profile.

Champion (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Davidoff · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Champion Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent where citrus and spice sit on a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright, clean citrus of lemon and bergamot. Clary sage and galbanum then bring a green, lightly spicy heart. Oakmoss and cedar settle into a dry, woody base, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure, sport, daily wear and the office. Many see it as masculine and modern. Cartier Déclaration and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Metal Lavender

6.4

Matière Première · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Matière Première Metal Lavender sets Provençal and French lavender over cashmeran and musk, giving a fresh, green unisex scent. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. The two lavenders bring a floral, green freshness, cashmeran adds a woody, slightly spicy depth, and musk softens the edges. The overall impression is fresh, though a synthetic accord is clearly part of it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter chosen least. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most voted occasions. On character, masculine and modern lead, with feminine also well represented. Byredo Super Cedar and Comme des Garçons Zero have a close profile.

Casbah

8.1

Robert Piguet · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Casbah is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and smoky character, leaning woody and earthy; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica root, black pepper and nutmeg, giving a dry, spiced start. In the heart, iris, tobacco and frankincense build a resinous, lightly smoky core. Cedarwood and vetiver keep the base woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair share finds it feminine. Armani Privé Bois d'Encens and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Bois Noir

7.9

Robert Piguet · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Bois Noir is a woody unisex fragrance that runs from cedarwood and gaiac wood to sandalwood and patchouli, with a sweet, spicy side. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it is offered as unisex. Cedarwood and gaiac wood open dry and smoky. In the heart, sandalwood and patchouli add an earthy depth. The base of labdanum absolute and balsam leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Those after a close profile could look at Profumum Roma Patchouly and Theodoros Kalotinis Santal Wood.

Néroli Oranger

7.7

Matière Première · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Matière Première Néroli Oranger is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around orange blossom absolute, bergamot and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly feminine on character, though it wears comfortably as unisex. Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Lebanese neroli form a floral core, brightened by Italian bergamot. Comorian ylang-ylang and musk add a creamy softness to the green freshness.

Hero Parfum

7.5

Burberry · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Burberry Hero Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for men that leans towards fall and winter. The scent reads as a sweet woodiness. Cypriol, amyris and cedarwood build the dry, woody frame, while spicy and creamy accents soften it and a synthetic sheen runs behind. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall and winter come out ahead, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also suits the office and daily wear. Voters see it as masculine and modern. Burberry Hero Parfum Intense and Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre have a close profile.

Oud

7.5

Robert Piguet · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though some voters call it classic. Saffron opens with a spicy note. In the heart, styrax, fir balsam and myrrh build a resinous weight, while oud, patchouli and gaiac wood carry the woody, earthy and smoky base. Green and animal touches stay in the background. Moresque Aurum and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

French Flower

7.2

Matière Première · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Matière Première French Flower is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that pairs Grasse tuberose with green pear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits nights out and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, yet it is released as unisex. Tuberose gives it a floral, creamy core, while green pear adds a fruity freshness. Nigerian ginger brings a spicy warmth and Chinese tea a light green touch. The overall feel is sweet and fresh, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Roberto Cavalli Gemma di Paradiso and Giorgio Armani Sky di Gioia have a close profile.