The Perfume Library

A*Men Pure Havane

8.3

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens on honeyed tobacco, then cocoa and patchouli take the heart. The base of labdanum, styrax and ambergris adds a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Fruity and sweet accords come first, while the smoky side stays in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out. The character reads clearly masculine. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Malt

8.2

Mugler · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent reads as a whole: whisky, malt and coffee absolute give it a sweet, gourmand start, while peat and patchouli pull it towards an earthy, smoky tone. Cedarwood and woods lay down a dry, woody base, and musk softens the edges. The fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and business wear chosen least. It reads clearly masculine. Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense and Slumberhouse Kiste have a close profile.

Guilty pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Gucci · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian lemon and pink pepper, then moves into neroli, orange blossom and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither lingers heavily nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Close to half of voters find it masculine, and many also call it modern. The opening pairs bright lemon with a light peppery spice. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, neroli and French lavender give it a clean, floral face. It dries down onto cedarwood and patchouli, a woody, slightly sweet base. Gucci Guilty Love Edition MMXXI pour Homme and Michael Kors Sporty Citrus have a close profile.

Guilty Essence / Guilty Black pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Gucci · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Guilty Essence / Guilty Black pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a green, floral face over a sweet, woody base. It opens with coriander and lavender, while orange blossom and neroli give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, patchouli, cedar and leather build a woody, lightly spicy foundation. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with the fruity and sweet sides staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Close to half of voters find it masculine. Gucci Guilty Intense pour Homme and Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentrée have a close profile.

El Born

7.5

Carner · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Carner El Born is a warm, sweet, gourmand unisex scent that wraps the creamy softness of honey, vanilla and balsam in a floral veil. It opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot folded into honey, with angelica staying at the edges. The heart brings heliotrope, Egyptian jasmine and fig, while Siam benzoin deepens the sweetness with a resinous touch. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Peru balsam, musk and Australian sandalwood dries down powdery, woody and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, sitting more quietly in an office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as genuinely in between. Carner Rima XI and Caron Tabac Exquis have a close profile.

A*Men Ultra Zest

7.7

Mugler · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest sets a fresh, fruity citrus character over a sweet, gourmand base, and it suits men who want an easy scent for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next and winter getting the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out follow close behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Tangerine, blood orange, mint and ginger give it a bright opening. Black pepper, cinnamon and coffee bring a spicy warmth in the heart. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the base.

A*Men Pure Tonka

7.8

Mugler · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men built around tonka bean, vanilla and cappucino; it has been discontinued. The scent is richly sweet: Venezuelan tonka bean and vanilla lay down a creamy, powdery base, while cappucino pulls it toward the gourmand side. Lavender and rosemary add a spicy, aromatic lift, and patchouli gives it a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions, and summer is rarely chosen. It mostly reads masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum and Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

A*Men Kryptomint

7.4

Mugler · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Mugler A*Men Kryptomint is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, gourmand side, and it leans towards spring and leisure wear. Mint comes first, Egyptian geranium adds a green heart, and Indonesian patchouli settles underneath. Fresh and green accords dominate, softened by sweet, creamy, gourmand and spicy tones, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure and daily wear get the most votes. It reads masculine, with a modern feel. It has been discontinued. Victoria's Secret Frostmelt and Demeter Fragrance Library Chocolate Mint / Nach 8 have a close profile.

A*Men Fantasm

7.7

Mugler · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Fantasm is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Citrus fruits and bergamot brighten the first impression, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Cocoa absolute and patchouli settle it onto a gourmand, creamy, earthy base; the overall feel is sweet, woody and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. It reads masculine and modern. Profumum Roma Luce and Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy

7.3

Mugler · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy is a fresh, citrusy and green fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of mint and juniper berry. In the heart, cardamom and white pepper add a spicy edge, while patchouli and sequoia lay a woody base. Aquatic and fruity touches mix with sweetness and give the scent a synthetic, energetic feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. The Dua Brand Shot of Purity and Proraso Azur Lime have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Coffee

7.9

Mugler · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee is a men's fragrance that pairs coffee with patchouli and vetiver, its sweet, gourmand side held in check by a woody frame; it has been discontinued. Coffee is the defining note throughout, giving a sweet, gourmand and slightly spicy warmth. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, dry base under that sweetness, cedar sketches the woody outline, and musk softens everything and pulls it closer to the skin. It has an oriental feel, dark and warm overall. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and the character reads mostly masculine.

Azzaro pour Homme Intense

7.5

Azzaro · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Azzaro pour Homme Intense is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Amber and liqueur bring sweetness, warmed by Laotian cinnamon. Haitian vetiver and Venezuelan tonka bean add a woody, gourmand depth. The resinous and smoky sides stay in the background while the oriental character leads. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; daily and office wear get fewer votes. Most voters call it masculine and classic.

The Scent Le Parfum for Him

7.6

Hugo Boss · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Le Parfum for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against spice and leather, suited to evenings and the colder seasons. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Night out and evening lead the occasions, and it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Ginger and citrus notes keep the opening spicy and bright. In the heart, maninka fruit brings sweetness, lavender and iris add a soft floral touch, and patchouli gives an earthy depth. Precious woods and leather form a woody, leathery base. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him.

Anna Sui

7.4

Anna Sui · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anna Sui by Anna Sui opens with bergamot, raspberry and apricot before moving into rose, iris and jasmine, a fresh, fruity floral made for women and suited to everyday wear. The top notes of bergamot, raspberry and apricot give a fresh, sweet fruit opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, Florentine iris and jasmine bring the floral side forward, along with a powdery softness. Cedarwood, sandalwood and tonka bean dry it down onto a woody, sweet base. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and office also get votes. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Guilty Parfum pour Homme

7.6

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a spicy, woody base. The top is juniper, Italian lemon and Provençal lavender. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a sweet, spicy softness, joined by Spanish cistus. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, musk and dry woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Parfums de Marly Valero have a close profile.

Tumultu

7.2

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Tumultu is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit and coconut milk before settling into sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, balancing a fresh side with a sweet one. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall or summer, with winter the least chosen season. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less often for nights out. Votes split evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Grapefruit brings a bright citrus freshness at the start, then coconut milk turns it creamy and gourmand. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody, slightly spicy and resinous ground. A fruity side and a faintly synthetic sheen also come through in the overall impression.

Guilty Love Edition pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Gucci · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Guilty Love Edition pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery men's fragrance built around juniper and orange blossom absolute, suited to spring and summer days. It opens with the cool bite of juniper. Orange blossom absolute brings a floral, creamy softness to the heart, and ambrofix closes it with a powdery, slightly synthetic warmth. The overall feel is fresh and sweet rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business and evening wear also getting votes. It reads masculine and modern. Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum have a close profile.

Cologne 352

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, floral and lightly spicy touches that give it a clean feel for easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Italian lemon, juniper berry and leaves open cool and green. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose, while white musk, white cedar and gaiac wood settle it onto a creamy, woody base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

A*Men Ultimate

7.8

Mugler · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Mugler A*Men Ultimate is a fresh gourmand for men, where mocaccino sets a sweet note against green balsam fir. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer also common and winter least so. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and evening and office use also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. The scent stays fresh and green throughout. Bergamot brings brightness, while mocaccino adds a sweet, creamy, gourmand side. Balsam fir and cedar form a woody, lightly spicy base. Fruity and synthetic touches give the blend a modern feel.

Tabac Man Gravity (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Gravity Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic lift over a lightly sweet, woody base. It opens with grapefruit, lavender and aldehydes, softened by rose oxide and musk. The heart brings oud, geranium and coriander seed, adding a spicy, woody tone. In the base, patchouli, musk and tonka bean settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daily, leisure and business wear, and most call it masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport and Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman.

The Brilliant Game

6.0

Davidoff · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Davidoff The Brilliant Game is a fruity, sweet gourmand for men, with spice and wood keeping the sweetness in check; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring stays close behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outs and daily use also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. The Americano cocktail in the top gives a fruity, sweet opening. In the heart, cedar sets a woody frame and orange blossom softens it. Tonka bean in the base brings out the gourmand and oriental side. Joop! Joop! Homme Red King and Jaguar Excellence have a close profile.

Ice*Men

7.4

Mugler · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mugler Ice*Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on woods, patchouli, musk and nutmeg; it has been discontinued. It reads as a single piece: an aquatic, citrus freshness leads, while nutmeg and patchouli add a spicy, earthy edge. Woods and musk set this on a woody base, and a sweet, slightly synthetic tone softens the coolness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business and sport also common. Most see it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Silver) and Rue Broca Théorème pour Homme have a close profile.

Boss Orange Sunset

5.8

Hugo Boss · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hugo Boss Boss Orange Sunset is a citrusy floral for women: mandarin orange and bergamot open it fresh, rose and white blossoms follow, and vanilla finishes it. The top notes of mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. Rose and white blossoms carry the heart, and vanilla in the base sweetens the scent and leaves a soft, powdery finish. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique X Collection and Chanel Allure have a close profile.

Purple Heart V.5

7.4

Map of the Heart · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Map of the Heart Purple Heart V.5 is a perfume for women that sets dark fruit and flowers against smoky, sweet depths. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also gets worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. It opens with black cherry and black plum, which give a fruity sweetness. The heart brings violet, purple rose and liquorice, and the floral side is kept in check by a spicy, faintly smoky tone. In the base, ink, tonka bean, Australian sandalwood, vanilla and amber dry down woody and resinous. D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout and Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood have a close profile.