The Perfume Library

36 perfumes

The Scent Elixir for Him

Hugo Boss · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Hugo Boss The Scent Elixir for Him is a masculine fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening against spice and wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer gets only a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Pimento gives the opening a warm, spicy edge, and Provençal lavender absolute softens it at the heart. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood settles in, adding a creamy, powdery woodiness. The overall feel is sweet and oriental, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura is a unisex scent that sets leathery, woody and powdery sides over a floral, sweet base. Leather and cedarwood form the backbone; mandarin orange and violet leaf brighten that dry edge, while Bourbon vanilla adds a soft sweetness. Floral notes stay in the background and round the leather off with a powdery feel, with a light spicy touch alongside. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine readings get almost equal votes. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Fendi La Baguette have a close profile.

Sunrise (Parfum)

7.1

Jil Sander · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sunrise is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs bright bergamot with orange blossom and white amber. It opens with bergamot, crisp and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom brings a soft, creamy floral touch, while white amber settles the sweetness on a calm base. The fruity, sweet side carries a light, slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine but modern. Zara Amalfi Sunray and Berdoues Fleur d'Oranger & Bergamote have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Sable Or

8.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Or is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and iris; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: sandalwood and benzoin give it a woody, resinous warmth. Iris and violet add a powdery, floral softness, and vanilla and tonka bean push it towards a creamy sweetness. Mineral notes and the spicy, smoky accords keep it from turning too sugary. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Lustre share a close profile.

Only The Brave Street

5.6

Diesel · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Diesel Only The Brave Street is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, basil and apple against a sweet, woody base of vanilla and cedarwood. The top notes of bergamot, basil and apple open fresh and fruity. In the heart, marine notes, cardamom and liquorice add a cool, lightly spiced, slightly sweet turn. The base of vetiver, vanilla and cedarwood dries down woody and sweet, with a synthetic sheen among its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. Voters read it as masculine and modern, and its profile is close to French Avenue Frostbite and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks.

9°55'N 84°05'W - Costa Rica

7.3

Les Destinations · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Les Destinations 9°55'N 84°05'W - Costa Rica is a creamy unisex scent where a citrus-and-spice opening gives way to a floral, sweet body. It opens with ginger, coffee and lemon: the lemon brightens, the ginger adds bite, and the coffee brings a gourmand warmth. Frangipani, jasmine and heliotrope soften the heart into something floral. Vanilla, sandalwood and cashmeran settle the base into a creamy, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer the least favoured. It suits daily wear, leisure time and evenings alike. Voters lean slightly feminine, but a sizeable share call it masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Jovoy Remember Me and Santa Maria Novella Vaniglia have a close profile.

Cèdre Secret

7.8

Kenzo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kenzo Cèdre Secret is a unisex scent that softens a floral, sweet core with a woody, powdery and creamy texture, and it suits spring and autumn days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, and less towards evenings or nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Orange blossom opens, cedarwood sits at the heart, and tonka bean forms the base. The floral opening is balanced by the dry, woody character of the cedar, while the tonka sweetens it and leaves a creamy, powdery softness. A spicy touch lingers in the background. Lubin epidOr and AllSaints Sunset Riot have a close profile.

Beyond (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

David Beckham · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Beyond Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a spicy, woody and leathery edge, easy to wear for leisure and daily routine. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. Spring, fall and summer lead the season votes, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and everyday wear, and business use is also common. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It opens fresh and fruity with cardamom, grapefruit and mojito. The heart turns spicy and woody through geranium, black pepper and cedarwood. The base adds sweetness with vanilla, while leather and patchouli give it a dry, rugged finish. The overall feel is bright and sweet, with a slightly synthetic texture.

ERL Sunscreen

6.5

Comme des Garçons · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Comme des Garçons ERL Sunscreen is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that sets heliotrope, peach and coconut beneath a bright bergamot and solar-note opening. It opens with bergamot and a solar note; in the heart, lily of the valley, heliotrope and peach add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of coconut, musk and cedarwood leaves it creamy, powdery and faintly woody. It also has a gourmand, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though it also reads as unisex. Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Nude have a close profile.

Only Desire

5.3

Diesel · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Diesel Only Desire is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, banana and pear and dries down to praliné and Bourbon vanilla. Bergamot and aldehydes bring freshness at the start, while banana and pear add a soft fruity note. In the heart, rum absolute, cumin, vanilla orchid and Indian jasminum grandiflorum make a floral, creamy transition. The base of praliné, Bourbon vanilla and amberwood settles into a sweet, powdery and warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall; evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure time. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Bench. Sound for Her have a close profile.

Iris Empire

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Carolina Herrera Iris Empire is a unisex scent that wraps a powdery floral heart of iris and violet in cinnamon, chocolate and benzoin. It opens with davana and cinnamon, and iris and violet lead the heart. The base of frankincense, chocolate, benzoin, leather and patchouli adds a sweet, gourmand, creamy and resinous warmth, with a faint leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex. French Avenue Iris Patchouli and Mancera Black Prestigium have a close profile.

Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui French Panache

7.3

Lacoste · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 pour Lui French Panache is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance, softened by floral and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters link it most with leisure, business and daily wear, and some also choose it for a night out. It reads as a masculine scent. It opens with lemon zest, cardamom and mandarin orange for a bright start. In the heart, sand, red Windsor apple and Provençal lavender follow, the apple adding a sweet, fruity lightness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and narcissus settles into a woody, spicy ground. Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club Parfum and Carolina Herrera Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sisters B4 Misters

6.7

Jusbox · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jusbox Sisters B4 Misters is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance in which blackcurrant, banana and strawberry rest on a base of milk and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick it for leisure time, with daytime and evening wear next. It reads feminine. The top opens sharp and fruity with blackcurrant absolute, lime and ginger. In the heart banana and strawberry come forward, softened by orris root resinoid and lily of the valley into a powdery floral backdrop. The base of milk, sandalwood and amber closes it in a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Kayali Maui In A Bottle Sweet Banana | 37 have a close profile.

Easy

6.5

Juvia · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marrakesh

9.0

Contes de Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Gourmand · Spicy

Contes de Parfums Marrakesh is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance, with a sweet, smoky side warmed by leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine and makes its presence felt. It opens with cardamom and saffron, and cumin, nutmeg and cinnamon keep the spice going through the heart. As it dries, cedarwood, labdanum, Morocco leather and vanilla come forward, adding a gourmand sweetness to a woody, smoky base. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud have a close profile.

Far Away Splendoria

7.3

Avon · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Far Away Splendoria is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, with a floral and fruity character set against a sweet, creamy texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening, followed by a night out, and it also finds a place in daily wear. Though unisex, its sweet, creamy build leans towards a soft, showy mood. Black plum opens with a fruity, sweet note. In the heart, white gardenia and white oud bring together floral and woody tones, while the smoky and spicy sides stay in the background. Vanilla in the base adds a creamy, oriental warmth. Avon Surreal Utopia and Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sunset Club

6.3

Gant · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gant Sunset Club is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, with voters rating each around seven, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. There is not enough voting to say which season or occasion it suits. It opens with mandarin orange, peach and sand. Jasmine, rose and gardenia form the floral heart. Musk, vanilla and patchouli in the base soften it and add sweetness. The accords also carry a synthetic edge.