The Perfume Library

Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Lacoste · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy and fruity brightness with spice, settling between sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter not far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and it sits comfortably in an office too. Voters call its character masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, plum and apple, light and fruity. Juniper, cinnamon, cardamom and pink pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart. In the base, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and musk dry it down into a soft, sweetened woodiness.

Dirty English (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Juicy Couture Dirty English Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy woody scent with a leathery, smoky edge and a clearly masculine character. Dirty English has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cardamom, mandarin orange, caraway and bergamot. The heart is led by sandalwood, vetiver and black leather. In the base, oud, musk and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into an earthy, resinous tone, with moss and ebony alongside. Yves Saint Laurent M7 and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Heat (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Beyoncé · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Beyoncé Heat Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet women's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with peach, magnolia, neroli and orchid, then turns gourmand in the heart with musk, almond macaroon and honeysuckle nectar. The base of tonka bean, sequoia wood and amber closes it on a woody, spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions and leisure close behind. Most call it feminine and modern. Roberto Cavalli Florence and Al Haramain Desert Rose have a close profile.

Pure Honey

7.1

KKW Fragrance · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Signature pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Zaharoff · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Zaharoff Signature pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody fougère for men, with spicy and floral touches running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine and classic, and it leans towards autumn and spring without ruling out summer or winter. It sees most use at the office and in daily wear, and it also carries into evenings and nights out. The top opens with Zanzibar black pepper, pear, French lavender and cardamom, where the pear and lavender give a fresh start. The heart brings Florentine iris, Kahili ginger and Indonesian oud, settling into a woody, slightly sweet base of black amber, myrrh, sandalwood and patchouli. It shares a close profile with Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! Vibes of Freedom and Zaharoff Signature Tabac.

Curious (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Britney Spears · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Britney Spears Curious Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days and everyday or leisure wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lotus, pear and magnolia, which give it an aquatic, fresh feel. Towards the heart, pink cyclamen, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side. Sandalwood, vanilla and blond woods soften the sweetness at the base and leave a light warmth. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most for daytime and leisure. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. Britney Spears Fantasy In Bloom and Sugababes Tease have a close profile.

Sueded Oud

7.6

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clean Sueded Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that blends oud, suede and frankincense. It opens with honeysuckle, birch wood and chili alongside frankincense, a floral freshness carrying a little spice and smoke. In the heart, magnolia, night-blooming jasmine and fir balsam sit beside the oud. The base of suede, patchouli, black amber and praliné turns it leathery, sweet and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so many read it as sitting between the two. Nejma One and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos have a close profile.

Hugo Energise (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Hugo Boss · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Hugo Energise Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens cool with lemon, mint and pineapple leaf, while pink pepper and cardamom add a light spice. In the heart, juniper, jasmine and nutmeg come forward, and in the base vanilla, teakwood and leather soften it onto a woody footing. Hugo Boss Hugo Energise Limited Spray Edition and Adidas Originals pour Homme have a close profile.

Dark Cherry & Amber

7.2

Banana Republic · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with black cherry and pink freesia; in the heart, cherry blossom and praliné sweeten it toward a gourmand feel. Red amber and cedarwood settle underneath as a warm, woody base. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Vera Wang Be Jeweled Rouge and Victor de Manoz Picota Roja have a close profile.

Signature CoCoLoCo

8.3

Zaharoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Signature CoCoLoCo is a unisex scent for summer and spring days, its fruity, sweet side kept bright by fresh citrus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most. Votes for feminine, modern and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. It opens fresh and fruity with pineapple, pear, red clementine and Guatemala cardamom. In the heart, coconut, jasmine and American white cedar come forward. The base settles into a creamy, sweet softness of Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and white musk.

Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York is a sweet, spicy floral with a powdery, gourmand body, offered as a unisex scent. Jasmine, tuberose and May rose give it a floral backbone. Plum and mandarin orange add a fruity freshness, while cardamom and nutmeg bring a spicy warmth. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it into a soft oriental feel, with the powdery side staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine in the votes, though many see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Burberry Brit Red and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Signature Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Zaharoff · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Zaharoff Signature Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, where tobacco and resinous woods build a warm, dense character. The top opens with French lavender, rum, star anise and cognac, giving it a spicy, boozy start. In the heart, honey, tobacco and oud come forward, with fir balsam and cedar laying a woody base. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and black amber sweeten it and settle into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings the most chosen moments, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

17 Oud Mosaic

7.2

Banana Republic · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that pairs oud and saffron with Turkish rose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Oud and amber carry the scent, with saffron, cardamom and white pepper adding a spicy warmth. Plum brings a sweet, fruity edge, while Turkish rose supplies the floral side. Labdanum and musk give it a resinous, leathery, slightly animal depth.

Silver Rain (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

La Prairie · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, apple and blackberry, moves through magnolia and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh, fruity and sweet-woody scent for women. The top is bright with bergamot, apple and blackberry, while coriander and aniseed add a light spice. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and rose give a soft floral core, and sugar and plum deepen the sweetness. The base leans on sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, with patchouli and oud adding a woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Prairie Silver Rain (Sheer Mist) and Harry Lehmann Sucre.

Beach

7.0

Bobbi Brown · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bobbi Brown Beach is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. In Beach, spindrift, jasmine and mandarin orange sit side by side. The scent stays fresh and aquatic from start to finish: the mandarin brings a bright citrus note, and the jasmine softens it towards the floral side. Green and woody tones stay in the background, and a synthetic touch gives it a clean feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without drawing attention. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it is picked most often for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it feminine and modern.

Signature Rose Anthonite / Signature Rosé

8.2

Zaharoff · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zaharoff Signature Rose Anthonite / Signature Rosé is a fresh, floral rose that deepens into sweet, spicy and smoky tones, with a unisex character. It opens on Bulgarian rose otto and Turkish rose absolute. In the heart, Indian amber, French jasmine and Chinese peony soften the rose. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and Ethiopian frankincense carries it into a sweet, smoky warmth, with a green freshness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters spread almost evenly across spring, fall and winter, and favor night out and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so this rose reads across genders. Maison Alhambra Infini Rose and Rancé 1795 Sur Mon Cœur have a close profile.

Smoked Vetiver

7.1

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clean Smoked Vetiver is a discontinued unisex scent that opens with quince and bergamot and settles into vetiver, cedarwood and amber, with a fresh, green and smoky character. The top is quince, bergamot, bamboo leaf and vervain, giving a citrusy, green freshness at first. Cedarwood, moss and peony form the heart, and vetiver, amber and musk build a woody, slightly creamy base. The smoky accord stays alongside the freshness without taking over. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Victor Victor Original (Eau de Toilette) and Borsari 1870 Mirra e Anice Stellato have a close profile.

Signature Aurum

7.9

Zaharoff · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zaharoff Signature Aurum is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with honeycomb absolute, clove and Ceylonese cinnamon, a sweetness with spice running through it. In the heart, almond, walnut, hazelnut and coconut milk turn it creamy and nutty. The base of vanilla, Brazilian tonka bean, amber and praliné keeps the sweetness going, with a woody, oriental warmth in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as a genuinely unisex scent. Kilian Angels' Share and Lattafa Khamrah have a close profile.

Signature Royale X

8.2

Zaharoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Signature Royale X is a fougère-leaning men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of citrus and lavender with a woody, spicy base. It opens with bergamot, citrus notes, Guatemala cardamom and lavender, fresh and aromatic. Himalayan juniper, Virginia cedar leaf and pimento lead the heart, and the dry-down adds woody depth from vetiver, Chinese oud, patchouli and Australian sandalwood, an animal warmth from cistus and musk, and a light sweetness from benzoin. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is worn from daytime through to evening. It reads masculine and classic. Zaharoff Signature Royale XXX and Ajmal Amir One have a close profile.

Kim Kardashian

6.9

KKW Fragrance · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

KKW Fragrance Kim Kardashian is a fresh, sweet floral with a powdery, creamy and lightly spicy side, reading feminine, and it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom, honeysuckle and mandarin orange, which give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia build the floral core while spices add some warmth. The base of musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a sweet, woody and creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it sits close to daily wear as well. More than half of voters call it feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi and Câline Très Jolie.

Manhattan

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Manhattan is a spicy, sweet and woody unisex fragrance with a warm, gourmand character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as flexible rather than gendered. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, coriander and Italian bergamot, a spicy and fresh start. The heart turns sweet and fruity through honey, gingerbread, red plum and jasmine. The base settles into oud, sandalwood, suede and musk, soft and woody.

Lexington Avenue

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Lexington Avenue is a sweet, gourmand scent built on roasted almond, crème brûlée and pink peony; it has been discontinued. It opens with fennel, roasted almond and blue cypress, then the crème brûlée sweetness of the heart is softened by pink peony and pimento. Sandalwood and patchouli leave a woody, slightly powdery base. Floral, fruity and spicy accords sit around that gourmand core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is marketed as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Seven Veils and Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

Dulce Diablo

8.2

Narcotica · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Narcotica Dulce Diablo is a unisex gourmand-fruity scent built around cognac, rum absolute and cocoa, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with cognac, rum absolute and apricot giving a sweet warmth, with chocolate deepening it. In the heart, honey, cocoa and dried apricot dominate, while sugar cane pushes the sweetness further. The base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean absolute settles it into something creamy and soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night-out and evening wear leading and leisure close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Happy Dust

8.1

Narcotica · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Narcotica Happy Dust is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits daily wear and relaxed leisure time; voters lean towards autumn, winter and spring. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters choose it for daytime and casual moments, with evening and office wear getting smaller shares. Summer receives the fewest votes. It opens with coconut water, mango juice and maté absolute for a fruity lift. Towards the heart, amber, matcha and brown sugar sweeten it. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean, white musk and vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery warmth with a touch of spice.