The Perfume Library

L'Homme

8.4

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Neroli and pepper give it a fresh, lightly spiced edge. Iris and violet build the powdery, floral side, and geranium nudges it slightly towards green. Amber, cedar and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base.

Luna Rossa Black

8.3

Prada · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Prada Luna Rossa Black is a sweet, spicy scent for men, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Luna Rossa Black is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter; spring follows, while summer is the least chosen season. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though daily and business wear also get votes. It reads masculine, with a clearly modern side. It opens with bergamot and angelica, moves to patchouli and coumarin in the heart, and rests on amber. Sweet dominates the accords, balanced by spicy and woody tones, with a powdery, creamy softness added in. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Dior Dior Homme Parfum and Locherber Azad Kashmere have a close profile.

L'Homme Intense

8.4

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme Intense is a woody, powdery masculine scent built around amber, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. It is thought of mainly for evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also have a place. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Overall it carries a sweet, creamy warmth: amber and roasted tonka bean bring the sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base. Iris adds a powdery softness, and the accords also include fresh, spicy and leathery touches.

Angélique Noire

8.6

Guerlain · 2005

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Angélique Noire is a unisex scent that softens the green, spicy character of French angelica root and seed with vanilla. Angelica root and seed, together with pink pepper, give the scent its green, floral and spicy side. Vanilla sweetens it into a creamy, powdery gourmand texture, and cedarwood leaves a woody base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Although it is unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Kilian Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Luna Rossa Carbon (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Prada Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy men's scent built from Italian bergamot zest, lavender and pepper over ambroxan and patchouli. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most see it as masculine and modern. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic: the bergamot zest's citrus brightness is softened by lavender, while pepper adds a light spice. Ambroxan leaves a clean, synthetic trail, and patchouli gives a woody base with a touch of sweetness. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Afnan Modest Une pour Homme have a close profile.

Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Prada · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Prada Amber pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and mandarin orange against a warm, sweet base of labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and it also works for evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange, neroli and cardamom. The heart brings vetiver, orange blossom and myrrh forward. In the base, labdanum, leather, tonka bean and vanilla add a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth, while sandalwood gives it a woody footing. Amouage Reflection 45 and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Candy (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Prada · 2011

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around white musk, Siam benzoin and caramel. White musk opens clean and soft, and Siam benzoin brings a warm, powdery creaminess to the heart. Caramel dominates the base, so the scent stays sweet, oriental and lightly spicy throughout, with a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

L'Homme L'Eau

8.2

Prada · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada L'Homme L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daytime and office wear. Neroli and red ginger give it a bright, citrus-led feel, while iris and powdery notes soften it with a sweet, creamy touch. Sandalwood, cedar and amber form a warm, woody base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Prada L'Homme and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2007)

7.9

Prada · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum is built on mandarin, galbanum and iris, a fresh, green and powdery scent. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, galbanum, pistachio leaf and Tunisian neroli, citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, iris moves toward a woody, powdery feel alongside cedarwood and vetiver, and the base of Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settles it onto a warm, spicy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued.

Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Prada · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Luna Rossa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bitter orange and lavender absolute, easy to wear for leisure, daily life and the office. It opens with the tart brightness of bitter orange alongside the aromatic edge of lavender. In the heart, nana mint and clary sage pull that freshness in a green, floral direction. The base of ambrette seed absolute and ambroxan softens everything into a woody, slightly powdery finish, with aquatic and sweet touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so people close by notice it without the scent filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It reads as masculine and modern. Valentino Valentino Uomo Acqua and Bentley Bentley for Men Azure have a close profile.

Tardes (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Carner · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carner Tardes Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on Bulgarian rose, almond and plum and settles onto tonka bean and musk. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it sits close to daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The top has rosewood, Bulgarian rose, almond and Egyptian geranium. Plum, Virginia cedar and celery form the heart, and Venezuelan tonka bean, musk and heliotrope sit at the base. The floral and fruity sides turn into a creamy, powdery gourmand sweetness, with spice and wood kept in the background. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Luna Rossa Sport

8.0

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Luna Rossa Sport is a men's fragrance that opens with juniper berry, lavender and ginger and settles into vanilla and tonka bean, keeping the fresh and the sweet side by side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without becoming heavy. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is suggested most often for leisure, daily wear and the office. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. It opens fresh and spicy with juniper berry, lavender and ginger. Amber and hay come forward in the heart, then vanilla, tonka bean, heliotrope and musk ground it in a sweet, powdery, creamy base, with woody and synthetic tones running through. Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau and Ulrich Lang Lethe have a close profile.

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7.5

Giorgio Armani · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani...lui/il/he/él/男... is a citrusy, woody fragrance for men that opens with yuzu, mandarin orange and apple over a base of sandalwood and musk. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and modern. The top is fresh with yuzu, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot, while cardamom and sage add spice. Cyclamen, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base settles into sandalwood, musk and amber, with tonka bean adding sweetness.

Myslf Le Parfum

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf Le Parfum is a fresh, floral men's fragrance built around black pepper, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with black pepper adding a spicy edge, while Tunisian orange blossom absolute brings a floral, creamy heart. In the base, woods and Bourbon vanilla settle it into a woody, sweet softness. Fresh and floral accords lead, with a synthetic quality running through the character. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans slightly more towards daily, leisure and business wear than evening or night out. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and AllSaints Flora Mortis have a close profile.

Infusion d'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Prada · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Prada Infusion d'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery men's scent built around Tunisian neroli, Iris pallida and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Citrus and green accords keep it clean and light. Tunisian neroli brings a floral freshness, while Iris pallida adds a soft, powdery touch. Cedarwood and vetiver form a woody frame, and Siam benzoin with Somalian frankincense add a sweet, spicy warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen most in spring and summer, and leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Essence Aromatique have a close profile.

Cargo de Nuit

8.5

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Prada Cargo de Nuit is a fresh, sweet unisex scent with a soft powdery, creamy feel, suited to casual days and the office. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daytime and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it leans neither way. It opens with musk and aldehydes over mineral and woody notes. Ambroxan and coumarin form the base. The fresh, synthetic start turns sweeter, with a woody, spicy side coming through.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.1

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum pairs Iris pallida with Italian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, giving a fresh, powdery, woody unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, while winter gets the smallest share. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out chosen less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though classic and modern both get votes too. Citrus fruits and mandarin open it up with a bright lift, and neroli carries that into a soft floral note. Iris pallida sets the powdery, creamy core; cedarwood adds a dry woody frame, and musk and Siam benzoin leave a warm, smooth base. A green touch stays in the background throughout.

La Femme

7.7

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada La Femme is a fresh, creamy floral built around ylang-ylang, tuberose and vanilla. Tuberose and frangipani set a floral base, while ylang-ylang softens it. Vanilla and beeswax turn the scent sweet, powdery and creamy, and vetiver stays in the background, keeping it fresh. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is worn most often for daily use and the office. Its character reads clearly feminine. Lattafa Shahd and Gucci A Chant for the Nymph have a close profile.

Infusion d'Amande

8.2

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Infusion d'Amande is a unisex scent that reads fresh and sweet, with a powdery, creamy almond character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters see it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It suits all four seasons, leaning towards fall and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office use, less so in the evening or for a night out. Bitter almond and heliotrope carry the scent, softened by tonka bean absolute and musk. Bergamot and citrus fruits add freshness, star anise leaves a light spicy trace, and sandalwood anchors it. Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris Cèdre

8.0

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around Italian mandarin orange, Iris pallida and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. A citrusy, green freshness runs through it, backed by galbanum and Tunisian neroli. Iris pallida adds a powdery, creamy softness, while cedarwood, vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settle it onto a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Prada Infusion d'Iris and Prada Infusion d'Homme have a close profile.

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7.6

Maison Margiela · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela (untitled) is a unisex fragrance that pairs a green, citrusy freshness with a smoky, resinous woodiness underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in fall. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. It opens with boxwood, bitter orange tree absolute and galbanum, sharp and green. Mastic and jasmine in the heart soften that green edge with a floral side. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and musk settles into a smoky, powdery, resinous woodiness.

Knot

7.4

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Knot is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and orange blossom to the soft florals of peony and white rose. Citrus leads at the start: clementine and lime give it a lively freshness. In the heart, peony, white rose and lavender add a gentle floral softness. The base of tonka bean and musk sweetens it slightly and closes on a powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It sits easily in daily wear, leisure time and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Luna Rossa Extreme

7.8

Prada · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme is a men's fragrance led by black pepper, bergamot and juniper berry, softened by vanilla and lavender absolute; it has been discontinued, but it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Black pepper and bergamot open fresh and spicy. In the heart, juniper berry and labdanum bring a resinous, woody tone. The base adds vanilla sweetness and lavender absolute, which give a powdery, slightly floral warmth. Its profile is close to Aedes de Venustas Œillet Bengale and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle.