The Perfume Library

32 perfumes

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Benzin

Rammstein · 2023

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rammstein Benzin is a smoky, leather-driven unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Smoky notes, nuts, cognac and rum open it, with birch, leather and frankincense in the heart. Vetiver, musk, castoreum and amber settle underneath, giving a woody, animal, resinous base. A synthetic and spicy edge runs through the blend. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and evenings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine.

Cheeky Smile

6.5

Jusbox · 2018

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jusbox Cheeky Smile is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet character on a synthetic, woody and lightly powdery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine, and some call it modern. Iso E Super and Ambrocenide® sit in the top, Ambroxan and Amber Core in the heart, and Cashmeran and Amber Xtreme™ in the base. A fresh, sweet start settles into a spicy, woody, powdery amber feel. Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 and Zarkoperfume Molécule 234·38 have a close profile.

Signature Black

6.3

bugatti Fashion · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

bugatti Fashion Signature Black is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with citrus and green tones, firms up with spice and wood, and settles into a sweet base. Black pepper and bergamot give the opening a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, sage and cedarwood set a green, woody backdrop. In the base, tonka bean, cocoa and amber sweeten and soften the scent. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and business settings suit it too. It reads masculine and modern. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Final Edition and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Timeless have a close profile.

Signature Blue

6.2

bugatti Fashion · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

bugatti Fashion Signature Blue is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer, and works for leisure, daytime and the office. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It reads as masculine and modern. It opens with aquatic notes, fig, grapefruit and bergamot, light and airy. Towards the heart, black pepper, patchouli and violet leaf add a spicy, woody edge. In the base, saffron, tonka bean and frankincense bring sweetness and warmth. Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue and Armaf Bucephalus No. IX have a close profile.

Areej

7.4

Attar Collection · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Attar Collection Areej is a green, powdery floral for women, built on peony, magnolia and violet leaf absolute. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it sits close without fading away. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer close behind. Daytime and leisure lead, and it also fits the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with peony, magnolia and white blossoms. In the heart, the green violet leaf absolute softens into vanilla and talcum. The base of amber, white musk and powder settles into a creamy, sweet warmth. Notebook Rose Musk & Vanilla and Xerjoff Newcleus have a close profile.

Galleria

6.8

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Milano Fragranze Galleria is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, woody and powdery base. Red fruits, citrus notes and Guatemala coffee bean lead the top, while violet leaf absolute and davana add a green, spicy edge. Leather and iris pallida sit in the heart, with sandalwood, amber and patchouli underneath, so it dries warmer, woodier and more powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads truly unisex.

Derby

7.4

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Milano Fragranze Derby is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and woody character, lightly floral and earthy underneath, easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither faint nor room-filling. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters lean masculine and classic, with a good number calling it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, violet leaf absolute, lavender and galbanum, fresh and green. Ylang-ylang, Indian mimosa absolute and tuberose absolute bring a soft floral heart. The dry-down settles on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, woody and earthy. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Anat Fritz Classical have a close profile.

Mountain

7.8

Strellson · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Strellson Mountain is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, pairing a fruity opening with a sweet, woody base. The top notes are pineapple, blackcurrant, apple and bergamot, with rose softening the fruit. The heart brings patchouli, juniper, jasmine and birch, adding a green, woody edge. Vanilla, amber and tree moss sweeten the base and leave a warm trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with room for the office too. Most see it as masculine and modern. Wacken Thunder and Hoermanseder Berlin Mornings have a close profile.

Capella

7.8

Attar Collection · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Attar Collection Capella is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent, built on tea and bergamot and softened by jasmine and vetiver. It opens with tea, jasmine and bergamot, reading fresh, lightly fruity and floral. In the heart, vetiver carries the green tone while white pepper adds a dry, spicy edge. The base of amber and citrus notes settles into a soft, creamy finish. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, then autumn, with few picking winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Jacques Zolty À Bientôt and Le Labo Limette 37 have a close profile.

Date

6.8

Strellson · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Strellson Date is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of basil, star anise and lavender into a sweet, spicy heart of clove, coffee and vanilla. The opening is bright, with basil and lavender giving freshness and star anise adding a light spice. In the heart, clove, heliotrope, coffee and caraway bring a powdery, spicy side. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla turns sweeter over a woody floor. Overall it reads fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Votes spread across leisure, evening, night out and business, so it isn't tied to one setting. It is made for men. Bruno Banani Man and Rammstein Sonne have a close profile.

Paperplane

7.5

Costume National · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Costume National Paperplane is a unisex scent built on a fresh, aquatic feel, with green, spicy and smoky tones layered over it. Its longevity rates as good and its sillage as moderate, though few people have rated it, so those figures are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. It opens with pepper and frankincense, then sage, vetiver and cypriol form a woody core. Musk, amber and oakmoss soften the base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. One of those [⁸O] Oxygen and Dsquared² He Wood Silver Wind Wood have a close profile.

Signature Grey

6.9

bugatti Fashion · 2021

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

bugatti Fashion Signature Grey is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, woody body. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who want a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. There is not enough information on seasons or occasions. Bergamot and pink pepper lead the top. In the heart, vetiver, leather and oud give a dry, woody edge, softened by honeysuckle and elemi resin. The base of moss, cocoa, patchouli and amber settles into something earthy and warm. Le Parfum Citoyen L'Apollon and Rasasi Woody for Men have a close profile.

Rubacuori

8.5

Mirum · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Mirum Rubacuori is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and pink pepper with clove, rose and a balsamic sweetness. Bergamot and lemon bring the citrus at the top, pink pepper and saffron the spice, and elemi resin adds a faint resinous edge. At the heart, clove and rose lead while Peru balsam softens them and sweetens the whole. The base of tolu balm, benzoin and amber settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly smoky oriental warmth. Citrus and floral, sweet and spicy sides sit together throughout. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud and Moresque Seta.

I was here

7.0

Laverne · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Laverne I was here is a spicy, woody and oriental unisex scent, warm and dense in character. It opens with lavender and rosewood, then cedar and rose build a woody heart. In the base, amber, musk, oud and sandalwood soften and deepen it, and the spicy, oriental side weighs heaviest. Its sillage is rated strong and its longevity good, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads equally masculine and feminine, and suits cooler days and evenings. Ajmal Mukhallat Arzan and Ajmal Ostoorah have a close profile.