The Perfume Library

The One for Men (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet and woody men's fragrance that sets bright bergamot and Tarocco orange against the warmth of sandalwood and amber. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, then moves into French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender. The base holds Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood. The fruity, sweet side leads, while spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with summer a distant last. About half of voters call it masculine. Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Rugir have a close profile.

Bleu de Chanel Parfum

8.4

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Spicebomb

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Grapefruit, pink pepper and bergamot open cool and lively. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron and chili build a warm spice layer. Leather, vetiver and tobacco leave a woody, leathery base, while the fresh, gourmand and oriental sides of the accords stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Königstein Live by Night and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Dark have a close profile.

Cuir Béluga (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Guerlain · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Cuir Béluga Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where suede, vanilla and amber meet in a soft, powdery leather. It opens bright with mandarin orange and aldehydes, then moves into everlasting flower and patchouli at the heart. The base is led by suede, vanilla, heliotrope and amber, drying down sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a spicy, leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer far less. It leans towards evenings and nights out; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It shares a close profile with The Dua Brand Dua's Suede and RP Poudre d'Escampette.

The One for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet sweet and spicy men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also turns up at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, giving it a fresh, fruity lift. In the heart, French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender bring out the spicy side. The base of Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery scent built around a heart of freesia, jasmine and orchid, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, spring and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters call it feminine. Tea and bergamot open it lightly, then freesia, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart. Patchouli and rose sit in the base. Fruity and gourmand touches sweeten it and a powdery texture softens the whole. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb de Paris and Ricarda M. High Society have a close profile.

Florabotanica

7.8

Balenciaga · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Florabotanica is a fresh, green floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and more than half of voters find the longevity high. Voters mostly call its character feminine, followed by modern. The scent is dominated by a fresh, green, floral feel. Caladium leaf and mint add coolness, while rose and carnation carry the floral side. Vetiver and amber leave a woody, spicy and lightly powdery base.

Valentino Uomo (2014) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Valentino · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Valentino Uomo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance that pairs myrtle and bergamot with a heart of gianduja cream and coffee. It opens with a brief freshness from myrtle and bergamot; gianduja cream and coffee then take over the heart and turn it distinctly sweet. Cedar and white leather close it out, setting a powdery, creamy base of wood and leather. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, while few pick summer. It is most often matched to evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though some also notice a feminine side. It has been discontinued. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and Comin Tuo have a close profile.

F by Ferragamo pour Homme Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme Black Eau de Toilette pairs a fresh, fruity lavender and apple opening with black pepper and coriander spice, and is made for men; it has been discontinued. Lavender and apple lead the top; black pepper, coriander seed and lavender absolute add a spicy edge in the heart. Tonka bean and labdanum sweeten the base into a powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and it reads masculine. Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme and Zippo Fragrances The Original have a close profile.

Le Lion de Chanel

8.2

Chanel · 2020

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Chanel Le Lion de Chanel is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and bergamot against the warm, resinous depth of labdanum, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is rarely chosen. A few more voters call it masculine than feminine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two. It opens with citrus freshness from lemon and bergamot. The heart turns sweet, spicy and powdery through labdanum and Bourbon vanilla. In the dry-down, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy and slightly smoky base, while leathery and animal tones stay in the background. Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique and Bud Parfums If have a close profile.

Midnight in Paris (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with the fresh tones of bergamot, lemon and rosemary. In the heart, maté tea, leather and lily of the valley turn it floral, powdery and slightly smoky. The base of amber, tonka bean and frankincense settles into a sweet, gourmand and spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is the least chosen season. A masculine character leads, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Le 68 and Guerlain Tonka Impériale have a close profile.

1957

8.3

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel 1957 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a powdery, creamy softness, and it suits daily wear and warmer months. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright, citrusy freshness. Iris and powdery notes soften that freshness, and honey adds a light sweetness. Cedar provides a woody frame, while white musk gathers everything into a clean, creamy base.

Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Chanel · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and sandalwood. Grapefruit and mandarin orange bring citrus brightness, while blackcurrant adds a light fruity sweetness. Jasmine, orange blossom and Grasse tuberose form the floral core, and sandalwood and musk carry it into a creamy, soft woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Dior Grand Bal and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Parfum have a close profile.

Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif

7.5

Chanel · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Boy

7.9

Chanel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Boy is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh citrus brightness with a soft, powdery floral side. Most voters pick spring and summer for Boy, with fall also a comfortable fit. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings chosen most often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Lemon and grapefruit zest give it a bright lift, while French geranium and lavender pull that freshness towards green and spicy. Rose and orange blossom carry the floral side, and heliotropin and coumarin add a powdery sweetness. Vanilla, musk, sandalwood and moss lend a creamy, woody depth. Parfums de Marly Darley and Der Duft Cinematic have a close profile.

Comète

8.1

Chanel · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chanel Comète is a powdery, creamy floral built around heliotrope, cherry blossom and French iris pallida, offered as a unisex scent. It rests on a floral body softened by musky notes. Heliotrope and cherry blossom bring the sweetness, the iris adds a powdery texture, and the spicy accord stays quietly behind that warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Half of voters read it as feminine, with a classic streak. Miller Harris Violet Ida and Jimmy Choo Iris Crush have a close profile.

Hot Water (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Hot Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, with a fruity, lightly sweet and woody streak that suits casual and daily wear. It opens on basil and absinth, and patchouli, bell pepper and pimento lead the heart. Styrax and benzoin sweeten the base and pull it toward an oriental warmth; overall it sits between fresh and spicy, with a slightly synthetic shine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and business not far behind. Half of voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Diesel Only the Brave Tattoo and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.

Paris - Venise

8.0

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Paris - Venise is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth, offered as a unisex scent. Neroli gives the fragrance its floral, citrus side, while tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy softness. The fresh accord stays present, and the powdery texture keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions that get the most votes. It reads mostly feminine to those who rated it. Celine Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo have a close profile.

Dior Homme (2005)

8.4

Dior · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Homme is a sweet, powdery and leathery men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with lavender, bergamot and sage. In the heart, cardamom, iris, amber and cocoa turn it sweeter, with a powdery, gourmand softness. Vetiver, leather and patchouli settle into a woody, leathery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and summer lagging behind. It reads masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2007) and Dior Dior Homme Original (2011) (Eau de Toilette).

Balenciaga

7.8

Balenciaga · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Balenciaga Balenciaga is a discontinued women's fragrance built on oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver, a green, woody chypre softened by powdery carnation and violet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daytime and business wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It smells fresh and green, with bergamot and pepper keeping it lively. Spices and carnation add a dry warmth, while violet brings a powdery softness. Labdanum and cedarwood give it a touch of sweetness and woody depth. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs and Nóvaya Zaryá Chypre / Шипр have a close profile.

Kenzo Power (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Kenzo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Power Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, coriander and cardamom, a fresh, spicy start that settles onto labdanum and cedarwood, and it is sold as a men's fragrance. Citrusy bergamot comes first, with coriander and cardamom adding spice. Floral notes in the heart pull that freshness towards green and powdery. In the dry-down, labdanum, cedarwood and tolu balm sweeten it slightly and set it on a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits comfortably in warm or busy settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it modern or even feminine.

Gabrielle Chanel Essence

7.8

Chanel · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a floral, sweet and powdery heart; it is made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, with fewer votes for evening. Half of the voters call it feminine. The top is red fruits and citrus fruits, fresh and fruity. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom and jasmine form a full floral core. The base of vanilla, white musk and sandalwood sweetens it and softens it into something creamy and woody.

Paris - Deauville

7.9

Chanel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral