The Perfume Library

Halloween Man X

7.3

Halloween · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Halloween Man X is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Cardamom, Provençal lavender and lemon give it a fresh, aromatic start. Coffee, whisky, cinnamon and leather come forward in the heart, while frankincense, amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and close it creamy, woody and oriental. Gourmand and leathery touches stay present beneath the fresh opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Spicebomb and Armani Code Profumo share a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy

7.9

Valentino · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with red apple, bergamot and cardamom. The apple and bergamot brightness meets the spice of cardamom at the start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Provençal lavender and clary sage add a floral, lightly aromatic feel. Tobacco and patchouli sweeten the base and settle it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with night out, leisure and evening the favored occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Santana Bay and Joop! Joop! Homme Ice have a close profile.

Concrete

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Comme des Garçons Concrete is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cumin, clove and cardamom against a floral heart of jasmine sambac and rose oxide. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter equal. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and it suits the office too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it leans neither way. Fresh and floral accords lead, with a sweet, fruity side. The spices are clear at the start before jasmine sambac and rose oxide take over. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle underneath, giving a woody, powdery and creamy softness, along with a synthetic edge.

Good Fortune

6.6

Viktor & Rolf · 2022

Floral · Green · Fruity

Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune is a floral, creamy women's fragrance that links the green freshness of fennel and gentian to the sweetness of jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is picked most for spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. It opens with fennel and gentian, giving a green, lightly spicy feel. Jasmine at the heart adds a soft floral note, and Bourbon vanilla underneath sweetens the scent and pulls it towards a creamy warmth. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background. Emper Life Fortune and Avon Far Away Beyond have a close profile.

Invictus Aqua (2018)

7.2

Rabanne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rabanne Invictus Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Grapefruit and violet leaf keep it light and bright, while marine notes add an aquatic coolness. Brazilian rosewood, woods and ambergris settle this into a soft, slightly sweet, woody base. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne Invictus Aqua (2016) and Rabanne Invictus (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Eau de Liesse

8.0

Courrèges · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Courrèges L'Eau de Liesse is a fresh, floral unisex scent, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones for a clean, gentle feel. It opens with neroli, macadamia and Cristalfizz®, light and slightly sweet. In the heart, jasmine sambac, heliotrope and iris add a powdery floral softness. Ambroxan and white musk dry it down to a clean, creamy finish, with the synthetic side staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin have a close profile.

Aromatics In White

7.5

Clinique · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Clinique Aromatics In White is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by sweet, spicy and powdery touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. About half of the voters read it as feminine. The top opens spicy and green with cistus, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf. The heart builds a floral body from orange blossom, rose and patchouli, and the base of musk, ambergris and benzoin settles into a resinous, powdery warmth. Narciso Rodriguez For Her (Eau de Toilette) and Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Drakkar Intense

7.5

Guy Laroche · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense is a fresh, green fougère for men, softened and deepened by spice, vanilla and suede. It opens with coriander, absinth, bergamot and rosemary, sharp and herbal in feel. Lavender, juniper berry and clary sage carry that freshness through the heart. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness, moss and patchouli bring an earthy depth, and suede adds a leathery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits leisure, business and evening wear, and reads masculine and classic. Houbigant Ambre des Abysses and Widian Black III have a close profile.

Halloween Man Mystery

7.4

Halloween · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Halloween Man Mystery is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity start on a sweet, creamy and woody base, leaning towards spring and summer, easygoing and everyday wear. Lavender, mandarin orange and black pepper open fresh and spicy. In the heart, hazelnut, Egyptian geranium and Cosmofruit® add a soft, creamy, fruity sweetness. As it dries down, vetiver and patchouli leave a woody base, with synthetic and spicy touches lingering behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern, and voters rate its value for money well. Cyrus Writer and Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Sable Nuit

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Sable Nuit is a sweet, resinous and woody unisex scent with a warm, smoky character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and nights out are the favoured occasions, though it also works for leisure and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it leans neither way. It opens with frankincense and pink pepper, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, labdanum, cedarwood, benzoin and patchouli build a woody, earthy base. In the base, ambroxan, frankincense and vanilla bring out the sweetness.

Pivoines Printemps

7.5

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lancôme Pivoines Printemps is a fresh, floral scent built around peony, suited to spring and summer days when you want something light and gently sweet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It has been discontinued. Peony leads, rose cream softens it into a powdery sweetness, and pink pepper adds a faint spicy brightness. The overall impression is fresh and floral, clean without turning heavy. The Body Shop White Musk Flora and Zara C'est la rose have a close profile.

Voodoo Chile

7.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Voodoo Chile is a green, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, with an easy, casual feel. It opens on cannabis and rosemary, green and spicy. At the heart, mastic and Indonesian patchouli turn resinous and earthy, while fruity and sweet accords soften the edges. The base settles on Virginia cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. April Aromatics Precious Woods and Obvious Un Patchouli have a close profile.

The Icon for Men

6.9

Banderas · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Banderas The Icon for Men is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that leans towards spring and summer, with a woody, spicy backdrop that suits everyday wear. It opens bright with citrus fruits, grapefruit and bergamot, while black pepper adds a slight bite. The heart is led by lavender, sage and green notes, softened by violet leaf. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss build a woody floor, and amber and tonka bean sweeten it a little. The overall feel is aquatic and fresh. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It is made for men. Its profile is close to Zara Absolutely Dark and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette).

43°40'N 6°56'E - Grasse

7.2

Les Destinations · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Destinations 43°40'N 6°56'E - Grasse is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet scent built around plum, lemon and neroli, offered as a unisex perfume that suits spring best. The top opens with plum, lemon and pink pepper: a fruity brightness sharpened by citrus. The heart of white peony, jasmine and neroli brings the floral side. Cedarwood, musk and vanilla soften the base and leave a sweet, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz and Penhaligon's Solaris have a close profile.

Gant (2023)

6.3

Gant · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gant (2023) is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance led by citrus and green accords, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, lightly spiced citrus. Cedarwood, rosemary and vermouth add a green, slightly bitter heart. Sandalwood and patchouli settle into a woody base, softened by sweet and synthetic touches. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. It reads masculine and modern. Rabanne XS pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Bench. Together for Him have a close profile.

Mirror by Kaws

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Comme des Garçons Mirror by Kaws is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments. It opens with turmeric leaf, neroli and turmeric, which give a spicy freshness. Orange blossom absolute brings the floral side forward in the heart, while benzoin and cashmeran settle the base into a powdery, creamy, soft sweetness. A synthetic sheen is part of its character throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as feminine, though masculine and classic votes appear too. Its profile is close to Musc de Soie and Amber Musk.

Lady Emblem

6.8

Montblanc · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Lady Emblem is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure and everyday life. It opens with redcurrant jam, pink rose and peach, a fresh, citrusy sweetness leading the way. In the heart, Brazilian rosewood, sandalwood and patchouli soften that sweetness, and raspberry and musk leave a creamy finish. Alongside the floral and fruity character, it carries a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Voters spread it almost evenly across spring, summer and fall, and also recommend it for daily and office wear. Most see it as feminine and modern. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Elevate Celui have a close profile.

Musk Malaki

7.5

Chopard · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Chopard Musk Malaki is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance in which musk and black pepper meet leather and cedarwood, calm enough for daytime, work and leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter a little behind. Daily wear and business settings lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. It reads masculine to most, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Musk is clear from the start, and black pepper gives it a spicy edge. Leathery notes and cedarwood lay a woody, leather-like base. The fresh and floral accords lead, powdery and creamy touches soften it, and smoky and animal tones stay in the background.

Phantom in Red

7.5

Rabanne · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Phantom in Red is a men's fragrance built on saffron, benzoin, oud and lavender, with a sweet, spicy character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted. Night out and evening are the occasions it is most often suggested for, though daily wear, leisure and business also get votes, and it isn't tied to one season. It reads masculine. The notes come across as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Saffron and benzoin give a sweet, spicy warmth, oud adds a woody, leathery depth, and lavender carries the floral side. Fruity and creamy touches round it out, and the overall impression is sweet with a synthetic sheen.

L'Uomo

5.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gianfranco Ferré L'Uomo is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral feel on a spicy, sweet and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, black pepper and ginger, a lively spicy start. In the heart, violet, sage and green apple add a floral, fruity freshness. The base brings vanilla sweetness together with sandalwood and cedar. Jovoy Les 7 Parfums Capitaux - Oriental and Montblanc Présence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Shanghai

6.7

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Contes de Parfums Shanghai is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, fruity side, leaning towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lemon, Nashi pear and tea, then moves into a heart of jasmine, Chinese peony and coconut water. Ambroxan, Sinfonide® and vetiver sit in the base. Spicy and synthetic touches stay behind the sweet floral line.

Porsche Design | 180

6.8

Porsche Design · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Porsche Design | 180 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by cardamom, grapefruit and orange, with a sweet, woody base that suits everyday wear. It opens with cardamom and grapefruit alongside orange, lemon and pineapple, giving a bright, slightly fruity citrus. In the heart, clary sage, iced coffee and black pepper add a spicy, faintly bitter depth. The base of cedarwood, vanilla and vetiver is woody, softened by the sweetness of the vanilla. Floral and synthetic tones also show among its accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither projects far nor fades quickly. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with fewer choosing it for a night out. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Rabanne Phantom Intense have a close profile.

Absinthe

7.6

Headspace · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Headspace Absinthe is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, fresh, green and leathery in character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. The scent comes across as a single whole: absinth and violet leaf open a green, fresh streak, while narcissus adds a soft floral touch. Leather and styrax give it a resinous, leathery depth, and Indonesian patchouli with vetiver strengthens the earthy, woody side. A powdery texture softens the blend.

Pure

6.6

Porsche Design · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

Porsche Design Pure is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance with a spicy edge, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily and leisure wear come out ahead of business and sport. It reads as a masculine scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It opens with grapefruit, pink pepper and ozone, a bright, airy start with a slight bite. In the heart, cashmeran, Provençal lavender and clary sage soften that freshness. The base of patchouli, amber and vetiver leaves the scent calm and earthy rather than heavy. Sober Panama and Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.