The Perfume Library

Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Gucci · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci pour Homme II Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of violet leaf and bergamot through a spiced heart of black tea to a base of myrrh and tobacco. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Violet leaf and bergamot give it a green, fresh start. In the heart, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring a sweet spice, with a floral and powdery side coming through. In the base, myrrh, tobacco, white musk and olive wood settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Cèdre Encens / Eau des Baux

8.0

L'Occitane en Provence · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Occitane en Provence Cèdre Encens / Eau des Baux is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and settles into frankincense and cedarwood. Pink pepper gives the opening a spicy lift; at the heart, frankincense adds a resinous, smoky air, and cedarwood lays a woody base underneath. Sweet and gourmand accents soften the dry edges and leave an oriental warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading, and it reads as masculine. Balenciaga Incense Perfumum and AllSaints Incense City have a close profile.

Gentleman Society (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Givenchy · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum is a men's scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a fresh, sweet opening on a woody, powdery base. The top pairs French sage with Guatemala cardamom for a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, French narcissus absolute meets three vetivers, and the base of Himalayan cedar, Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla absolute turns creamy, woody and softly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best while also working for daily and office wear. Its character reads mostly masculine and modern.

Éclat d'Arpège (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lanvin · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: light, but not faint. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf, then moves into peach blossom, wisteria, green tea and red peony at the heart. Lebanon cedar, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with fruity, sweet and powdery touches behind. Guerlain Cherry Blossom and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

Ombre Noire

8.2

Lalique · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Lalique Ombre Noire is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads mainly as masculine and classic. Fig leaf, Italian bergamot and peppermint give it a fresh start. Frankincense, papyrus, cinnamon and tobacco follow, and a smoky, resinous, earthy character takes over. Myrrh, tonka bean, cedarwood and cognac then settle it into a sweet, woody finish. Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir have a close profile.

004 Gin Mandarine Musc

7.9

Bon Parfumeur · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bon Parfumeur 004 Gin Mandarine Musc is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a spicy edge, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and juniper berry add a spicy, slightly green tone. As it dries, tobacco and patchouli stay in the background while tonka bean and white musk sweeten and soften the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used for leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Carthusia Mediterraneo and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Joop! Homme Le Parfum

6.8

Joop! · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Joop! Homme Le Parfum is a sweet, powdery men's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Iris, lavender, tonka bean, vanilla and praliné sit together here. Within a floral and spicy frame, the sweet, creamy, gourmand side wins out, and a fruity touch softens the whole. There is a synthetic sheen as well. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is barely chosen. It leans towards nights out and evenings, with office wear well behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Red Vanilla and Rabanne Ultrared Man have a close profile.

Ginza (2021)

6.7

Shiseido · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shiseido Ginza is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that sets a floral heart of jasmine, magnolia and orchid on sandalwood, hinoki cypress and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. Rochas Girl and Shiseido Ginza (Eau de Parfum Murasaki) share a close profile. The scent reads as one fresh, floral whole: jasmine, magnolia and orchid come first, while pink pepper and pomegranate add a light fruity sweetness. Sandalwood, hinoki cypress and patchouli give the flowers a woody base.

Star

8.0

Mauboussin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mauboussin Star is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also wears easily for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fig and pineapple open it with a fruity brightness. Towards the heart, coconut milk and iris pull it in a creamy, powdery direction. In the base, vanilla, praliné, tonka bean and white amber deepen the sweetness, while Virginia cedar adds a woody balance. Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (1997) and Lattafa Liam have a close profile.

Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle

7.8

Mauboussin · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mauboussin Une Histoire de Femme Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral built on praliné, rose and white freesia, made for women. It opens with praliné, which brings a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, rose and white freesia add a soft floral touch, and white musk settles the scent onto a powdery, creamy base. The fresh accord keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and towards daily wear, leisure and the office; most see it as a feminine scent. Guerlain L'Instant Magic and Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz have a close profile.

Ginza (Eau de Parfum Murasaki)

7.3

Shiseido · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Shiseido Ginza (Eau de Parfum Murasaki) is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built around Fuji apple, violet and jasmine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine and modern. The top is Fuji apple, violet and pomegranate, giving a fruity sweetness and a fresh feel at the start. Jasmine, freesia and wisteria in the heart add a soft floral note. Patchouli and sandalwood in the base finish it with a gentle woodiness, and a synthetic touch stays noticeable throughout. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bloom and Shiseido Ginza (2021) have a close profile.

Classic Red

7.3

Jaguar · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jaguar Classic Red opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry, and reads as a fresh, fruity, slightly sweet fragrance for men that sits close to everyday wear. The top notes are bergamot, blackcurrant and raspberry, so it starts juicy and bright. In the heart, ozone, laurel, jasmine leaf and chili add a floral, lightly spicy turn. Patchouli, cedar and white amber form a soft woody base. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters find it masculine. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

BlackSoul Imperial (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Ted Lapidus · 2009

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Ted Lapidus BlackSoul Imperial Eau de Toilette is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that sets coffee beside oud and leather; it suits autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with coffee and citrus fruits, with saffron and mint at the heart. Leather, amber and oud settle into the base. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and spicy, with a woody, resinous, smoky and leathery oriental feel behind it. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Mûre et Musc Extrême

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mûre et Musc Extrême is a fresh, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around French blackcurrant bud, blackberry and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a quiet skin scent nor a room-filling one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often as occasions. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with French blackcurrant bud, bergamot and petitgrain, which give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, orange blossom, blackberry and red berries add a sweet, powdery fruitiness. Patchouli, oakmoss and white musk settle that sweetness onto a soft, lightly spicy base.

Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté

8.0

Grès · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Grès Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté is a women's fragrance, now discontinued, that pairs the fresh, green opening of bergamot and fig leaf with a sweet, woody base of vanilla and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear rather than evenings or nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top is bergamot and fig leaf, citrusy and green. In the heart, cinnamon and tobacco add a spicy warmth. The base softens and sweetens with vanilla, tonka bean and myrrh, while cedarwood leaves a dry, woody trace.

Envy Me

6.9

Gucci · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Envy Me is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, from daytime to the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink peony, pineapple and lychee in a fruity, bright mix, while pink pepper and pomegranate add a lively edge. The heart turns softly floral with white tea and pink musk, and the base of teakwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Half of the voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern.

Néroli & Orchidée

7.6

L'Occitane en Provence · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Néroli & Orchidée is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter play a smaller part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards, and it mostly reads as feminine. It opens with orange and mandarin orange, then moves into a sweet, fruity floral heart of peach, fig milk, neroli and lily of the valley. In the base, musk, orchid and iris leave it soft and powdery, with a green edge keeping the freshness. Phytorelax Neroli & Orchidea and Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia have a close profile.

Nuit Tatami

7.8

Kenzo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kenzo Nuit Tatami brings together rice straw, pink pepper, ambrette and vanilla in a floral, sweet unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor disappears. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Floral and sweet accords lead, with a spicy thread softened by powdery, creamy tones. It opens with rice straw, pink pepper carries the spice in the heart, and ambrette and vanilla settle into a sweet base. Penhaligon's The Omniscient Mister Thompson and Mes Bisous Balle Rouge have a close profile.

Les Signes de Grès - État de Grâce

8.2

Grès · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Grès Les Signes de Grès - État de Grâce is a sweet, powdery unisex scent in which rose warms into spice and amber; it has been discontinued, but it suits fall and winter evenings. The top notes are rosemary, violet and bergamot; in the heart, Bulgarian rose and Tunisian rose soften with cinnamon. In the base, amber, labdanum, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the scent into a creamy warmth, while patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Alverde Wunderwelt and Gallivant Istanbul (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lalique White in Black

8.1

Lalique · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lalique White in Black is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a spicy, sweet and woody character. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and very few pick summer. Evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear have their place too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters mostly call it masculine and modern. It opens with Italian bergamot, grapefruit and frankincense. The heart brings cardamom, pink pepper, Provençal lavender and elemi resin, which keep the spice up front. In the base, vanilla, tolu balm and white cedarwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth. Creed Centaurus and Rayhaan Crimson have a close profile.

Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible

7.9

Mauboussin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mauboussin Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, green opening of Italian bergamot and fig leaf with the soft woodiness of sandalwood and cedarwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Citrus and green notes lead at the start: the brightness of bergamot meets the green bite of fig leaf. The accords also carry a fruity, sweet side and a touch of spice. Sandalwood in the heart and cedarwood in the base settle it into a calmer, woody finish. Clean Citron Fig and Zara Zara Man have a close profile.

902 Armagnac Tabac Blond Cannelle

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bon Parfumeur 902 Armagnac Tabac Blond Cannelle is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits cold weather and evenings out. It opens with ginger, orange and brandy, where the sharpness of the ginger is softened by the fruity sweetness of the orange. Clove, geranium and cinnamon in the heart add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, labdanum and blond tobacco settles into a gourmand, smoky sweetness. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to François Delì Sweet Tobacco and Zara Warm Black.

801 Embruns Cèdre Pamplemousse

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bon Parfumeur 801 Embruns Cèdre Pamplemousse is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with a bright citrus burst of mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, spindrift, rosemary, pink pepper and nutmeg add a green, aquatic and lightly spicy edge. Cedar, cypress and white musk close it on a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often as settings. More voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Heeley Note de Yuzu and Monotheme Aqua Marina have a close profile.

Noir Premier - Illusion Captive 1898

7.8

Lalique · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lalique Noir Premier - Illusion Captive 1898 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and fig leaf against the warmth of rose, jasmine and Ceylonese cinnamon, settling into vanilla and resins. It opens green and bright with Italian bergamot and fig leaf. The heart turns floral and warm with rose, jasmine sambac and Ceylonese cinnamon. The base of myrrh, patchouli, cistus, tonka bean and vanilla gives it a sweet, woody, resinous chypre character. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Téo Cabanel Barkhane and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.