The Perfume Library

Classic Gold

7.5

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jaguar Classic Gold is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a floral and sweet layer on top, easiest to wear in everyday settings and cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer still get votes. Leisure and daytime are the most common occasions, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with lime, bergamot and apple, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, teakwood and orange blossom add a floral, woody softness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and musk sweetens it and settles on a spicy, woody ground. Dunhill Desire for a Man and Hugo Boss Boss Orange have a close profile.

Spirit of Cashmere Musk

7.6

Spirit · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Spirit Spirit of Cashmere Musk is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral with a feminine character, best suited to autumn and winter days. Jasmine comes first, then tuberose and orange blossom give the heart a rich floral weight. In the base, musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the scent into a creamy, gourmand mood, while sandalwood and amber add an oriental warmth. Most voters place it in winter and fall, and few see it as a summer scent. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Nihan Nihan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Classic Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Jaguar · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Classic Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither loud nor quick to fade. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for daytime and leisure use, with business wear also a common choice. Most voters find it masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with green apple, mandarin orange and bitter orange, then turns spicy and cool in the heart with cardamom, nutmeg, black tea and marine notes. Vetiver, cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, softened by white musk. The overall impression is of sweet fruit and fresh citrus with a clean, synthetic edge.

UDV for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Ulric de Varens · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Ulric de Varens UDV for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent built on mint, rosemary and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most call it masculine, with some calling it classic. The notes read as one whole: mint and rosemary bring an aromatic freshness, while mugwort pulls it towards a bitter green. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody base, and musk softens the edges. Beside the fresh, citrusy feel there is a slightly sweet, spicy and synthetic side too. Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver and Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver have a close profile.

Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Jaguar · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly sweet character, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with star anise, bergamot, lavender and orange, while basil and juniper berry add a green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, ginger and lotus soften the scent. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and white musk leaves a sweet, woody finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine. Montblanc Starwalker and Mexx Mexx Man have a close profile.

Le Dandy pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

d'Orsay · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

d'Orsay Le Dandy pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens on pineapple, peach and whisky and settles into a spicy, sweet base of tobacco and benzoin. The top is fruity and sweet, with pineapple, peach, plum and whisky. Cardamom, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger bring the spice in the heart. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco and Peru balsam turns resinous, smoky and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Serge Lutens Arabie and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Basala / Basara (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Shiseido · 1993

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Shiseido Basala / Basara Eau de Toilette is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that sets tobacco, leather and sandalwood beneath a lavender and citrus opening; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with blossoms, lavender and citrus notes. In the heart, tobacco, spices and dry notes come forward, softened by floral and green accords. The base settles into leather, sandalwood and amber, leaving an earthy, leathery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, business and evening settings. Voters mostly describe its character as masculine and classic.

Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Balenciaga · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Balenciaga Talisman Eau de Parfum opens on dried fruits, lychee and rum, then softens into vanilla and beeswax: a floral oriental leaning sweet and gourmand. The top is dried fruits, lychee, rum and osmanthus. Hyacinth, jasmine, freesia and cyclamen form a floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and beeswax bring a woody, spicy, slightly animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Discontinued and composed by Dominique Preyssas, it shares a close profile with Chopard Cašmir and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto.

Era Reloaded

6.9

Jaguar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Era Reloaded is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrus opening with a fruity, sweet body, and it has an easy, everyday character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. It opens with Brazilian orange and Sicilian lemon for a bright citrus lift. In the heart, pineapple, apple and melon add fruity freshness, while peppermint and pink pepper give it a spicy edge. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, sweetened by vanilla, caramel and tonka bean. Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

My Day

7.5

La Perla · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

La Perla My Day is a floral and green scent for women, softened by sweet, powdery and woody tones. The top is bright and lightly spicy, with mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, joined by orange blossom and carrot seed. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orris root give it a floral, powdery face. The base settles into a creamy, woody finish of vetiver, cedarwood, tonka bean and Ceylonese sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Its profile is close to French Avenue Thunder and Prada Purple Rain.

Era

7.1

Jaguar · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jaguar Era is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange against lavender and cardamom over a woody base. The three citrus notes lead. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, geranium and pepper bring a spicy, floral edge, softened by the fruity sweetness of pineapple and mojito. As it dries, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and cedar settle into a woody, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and most voters find it masculine. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men and Chanel Allure Homme have a close profile.

Let the Dance Begin

7.0

La Perla · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Perla Let the Dance Begin is a sweet, gourmand-leaning women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. The top is bright and spiced, with orange blossom, bergamot, lemon and cardamom alongside black and pink pepper. The heart turns sweet and floral with caramel, cinnamon, tuberose and Damask rose, and the base settles into a woody, creamy bed of tonka bean, Ceylonese sandalwood and cashmere. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, and they read it mostly as feminine and classic. Xerjoff Hermetic and Kajal Lamar have a close profile.

Forbidden Berries

6.2

Essential Garden

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Essential Garden Forbidden Berries is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. It is seen as suited to leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as feminine and modern. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver Spring Spirit Women and Christina Aguilera Inspire. Pomegranate and raspberry open it with a fresh, fruity note. In the heart, rose and jasmine set a floral base while pineapple and mango add sweetness. Musk and sandalwood soften the base, leaving a sweet fruit character with a slightly synthetic edge.

Witness (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jacques Bogart · 1992

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart Witness Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance with a green, spicy streak running through a woody, resinous and earthy character; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange and lemon alongside mugwort, then moves into a heart of geranium, rose and cinnamon. The base is led by benzoin, styrax, patchouli and sandalwood, while the animal and leathery accords give it a rough, oriental edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night-out wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it suits cooler weather and after-dark occasions. Al Haramain Oudi and Memo Paris Oriental Leather have a close profile.

Pêche Velours

6.1

Maison Mataha · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Mataha Pêche Velours is a unisex fragrance led by peach, violet and tuberose, with a floral, fruity and sweet character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and it also sits comfortably at work. There is no clear lean towards any season. It opens with peach. In the heart, violet, tuberose and jasmine form a floral veil. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla carries it into a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum) and Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto have a close profile.

About That Night

6.8

La Perla · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

La Perla About That Night opens with bright bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, moves into a floral heart of jasmine, osmanthus and rose, and settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and patchouli; it is a women's fragrance. Citrus leads the top, while lavender and coriander seed add a light spice to that freshness. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and iris build a floral body. In the base, Mexican vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten the scent, and sandalwood and patchouli give it a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Anima Vinci Neroli Wisdom and Nishane Vain & Naïve have a close profile.

Era Elixir

7.4

Jaguar · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jaguar Era Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom with a sweet, leathery base of vanilla, caramel and tobacco. The top is led by black pepper, saffron, cardamom and bergamot, with grapefruit and mandarin orange adding a fresh, fruity lift. Lily of the valley and violet leaf sit in the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood turn sweet, while tobacco and leather leave a woody, oriental trail as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of voters read it as masculine. Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo and James Bond 007 Seven Intense have a close profile.

Vision Sport

7.6

Jaguar · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Jaguar Vision Sport is a fresh, green men's fragrance led by citrus and aquatic accords, leaning towards spring and summer and everyday settings like work or sport. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter barely chosen. By occasion, business, daily wear, sport and leisure lead, while night out and evening come well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it is a restrained rather than heavy scent. The top opens with a bright citrus of orange, lemon and bergamot, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, lavender, neroli and green notes soften it and push it towards green. The base of musk, patchouli, amber and cedarwood settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish.

Spirit of Graceful Beauty

7.4

Spirit

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Spirit Spirit of Graceful Beauty is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and more than half of those who voted rate its staying power high. Value for money is one of its best-liked points. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it reads as a feminine scent. Pear and blackcurrant give a fruity first impression. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom form a floral, powdery line. Vanilla, praliné and tonka bean deepen the gourmand sweetness at the base, while patchouli anchors it with a faint earthiness. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Queen of Life have a close profile.

Jaguar Prestige (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Jaguar · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Prestige Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's fragrance that sets citrus and spice against a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that impression is tentative. It is classed as a masculine scent. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin, Sicilian lemon, pear and bergamot. Coriander, cardamom, black pepper and lavender bring a dry, spicy edge in the heart. Vetiver, Virginia cedar and patchouli then settle it into an earthy, woody base. L'Erbolario Ginepro Nero and Yves de Sistelle Cyrus have a close profile.

Jedi Man

6.4

Star Wars · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Star Wars Jedi Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on mandarin orange, black pepper and pink pepper in the top. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with a share choosing it for sport. It is presented as a men's scent and sits closer to relaxed, casual use. Mandarin orange and the two peppers open bright and lightly spicy. Sandalwood sits in the heart, with amber, musk and patchouli underneath. The overall feel is fresh and aquatic, with a fruity, sweet side and a woody backbone, plus a synthetic edge. Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Mexx Black Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Just Give Me Roses

6.8

La Perla · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

La Perla Just Give Me Roses is a floral scent for women that sets damask roses against a peppery opening and a vanilla and woody base. The top notes are black pepper, pink pepper and saffron, so spice comes first. In the heart, Turkish and Bulgarian damask rose soften that spice. The base of vanilla, Virginia cedar, tobacco, musk and amber settles into a sweet, creamy warmth balanced by a woody edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most often for leisure, nights out and evenings, though office and daily wear get votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it modern or classic.

Icon Racing (Red Edition)

8.1

Dunhill · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Icon Racing (Red Edition) is a fresh, green, citrus-led men's fragrance that dries down into spice, woods and powder. It opens with grapefruit, orange and mandarin orange in a bright citrus cluster, with black pepper and petitgrain adding a sharper green edge. The heart brings cypress, geranium, pimento and frankincense forward. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood, tonka bean, amber and musk soften everything into a sweet, creamy, powdery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though only a small number have voted. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear and reads clearly masculine. Zara Heritage Selection - Summer 9.0 and Memo Paris Kedu have a close profile.

Spirit of Blooming Delight

7.1

Spirit · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit Spirit of Blooming Delight opens with lemon, peach and grapefruit and settles into a floral heart of orange blossom and rose, making a fresh, fruity scent made for women. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. The top brings lemon, peach, coconut, blackcurrant and grapefruit. In the heart, orange blossom, rose, violet and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of cedarwood, cashmere wood, musk and patchouli rests it on a woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy, green and lightly sweet. Clarins Eau des Jardins and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.