The Perfume Library

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Imagination

8.9

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Louis Vuitton Imagination is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli give it a bright, citrus-led feel, while Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add a spicy warmth. Chinese black tea brings a green, lightly sweet depth, and Sicilian cedar with Ambrox settles everything onto a clean, woody base. The aquatic and fruity accords round out the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Scentiments Neroli Tea and Evorest № 600 have a close profile.

Dior Homme Intense (2011)

Dior · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Dior Homme Intense is a powdery, floral and sweet men's fragrance built around Florentine iris absolute, Ecuadorian ambrette seed and Virginia cedar. Florentine iris absolute leads the opening, while Ecuadorian ambrette seed in the heart softens it into something creamy. Virginia cedar underneath adds a woody line that balances the sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with a touch of spice. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most see it as masculine and classic. Carner Rima XI and Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée have a close profile.

Aventus

Creed · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Creed Aventus opens fresh and fruity and settles onto a woody, smoky base, with a clearly masculine character. Aventus has good longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall also fits, and winter plays a smaller part. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, while modern and classic readings also appear. It opens with bergamot, lemon, apple and blackcurrant, a bright fruity start with a thread of spice from pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and pineapple soften the sweetness. As it dries down, cedarwood, birch and oakmoss leave a woody, smoky trail. Monkoku Royal Vento and Mazzolari Nero have a close profile.

L'Homme

Prada · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada L'Homme is a fresh, floral and powdery men's fragrance with a sweet, creamy softness, and it leans towards daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen season. Daily, business and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Neroli and pepper give it a fresh, lightly spiced edge. Iris and violet build the powdery, floral side, and geranium nudges it slightly towards green. Amber, cedar and patchouli add a sweet, creamy, woody base.

Erba Pura

7.4

Xerjoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Erba Pura is a citrusy, sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and nights out come up most often. Votes for feminine, masculine and modern sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. Maison Alhambra Pura and Xerjoff Erba Gold have a close profile. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot, a fresh citrus burst. Fruity notes in the heart add sweetness, and amber, white musk and Bourbon vanilla settle the base into a soft, creamy footing. Floral and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Alexandria II (Parfum)

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, apple, cinnamon and rosewood; in the heart, cedarwood and Bulgarian rose lead while lily of the valley softens the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber, Laotian oud and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favor evenings and nights out over daytime or office wear. It leans masculine and reads classic. Its profile is close to Alexandria III and Alexandria.

Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum)

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and nights out. The scent reads as a whole, warm and creamy. Vanilla, Siam benzoin and two kinds of tonka bean give it a gourmand softness, while Spanish labdanum adds resinous depth. Ceylonese cinnamon leaf brings a spicy warmth, and Provençal lavender lightly balances the sweetness. Oriental and woody tones run quietly underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is read as more masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine.

Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum)

Tom Ford · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent that suits fall and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Oud, sandalwood and rosewood form the woody frame, with vetiver adding an earthy edge. Cardamom and pink pepper carry the spice, while amber and tonka bean bring a resinous sweetness. The overall impression is smoky, warm and smooth. Oud Wood Parfum and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Sauvage (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Dior · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody warmth underneath that makes it easy to wear day to day. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, with fewer choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business wear, though it is also worn for nights out. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and modern. Calabrian bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a bright start. Sichuan pepper and pink pepper add spice, while geranium brings a soft floral touch. Patchouli, vetiver, elemi resin and Ambrox build a woody, slightly sweet base with a clean, synthetic sheen.

Spicebomb Extreme

Viktor & Rolf · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme is a spicy, sweet fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter, then autumn, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters read it as masculine. Black pepper, grapefruit and pimento open with a sharp spice, and cinnamon, cumin and saffron deepen that warmth in the heart. The base turns sweeter with tobacco, cistus, amber and vanilla, settling into a gourmand, woody character. Sweet and spicy lead the accords. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Reflection Man

Amouage · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection Man is a powdery, creamy men's fragrance that balances a fresh, floral feel with spice, sweetness and a woody backdrop. It opens with bitter orange leaf, red pepper and rosemary, a cool, spicy and slightly green start. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and Haitian vetiver settles it onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, followed by modern and classic. Amouage Reflection 45 and Scentiments Mirror Man have a close profile.

40 Knots

Xerjoff · 2012

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2007

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that sets tobacco and vanilla beside cocoa and tonka bean. It has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and far fewer choose it for the office or daily wear. Though unisex, voters read it as masculine more than anything else. Tobacco and vanilla lead, while cocoa and tonka bean soften them into a gourmand sweetness. Ginger adds spice, and dried fruits and resins bring a woody, oriental warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and lightly smoky. Lelas Noir Premier and Zara TOB/03 Tabac-Treasure have a close profile.

Herod

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Herod is a sweet, smoky and woody unisex scent that softens pepper and cinnamon with tobacco, vanilla and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with the spice of pepper and cinnamon. In the heart, cistus, incense, tobacco and osmanthus build a smoky, resinous base. In the base, vanilla and musk turn it creamy and gourmand, while patchouli and woody notes keep the sweetness dry. Maison Alhambra Hercules and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Ombre Nomade

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around benzoin, incense, oud and raspberry. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it lingers for a long time and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent. It is unisex, though it leans masculine. The notes read as one blend. Fruity raspberry sweetness merges with benzoin into a resinous warmth, while incense and oud keep a smoky, woody line running throughout. Spicy, leathery and animal tones deepen that sweetness rather than soften it. The Dua Brand Leather for the Ages and bdk Parfums Nectar Oud have a close profile.

Torino21

Xerjoff · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Xerjoff Torino21 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits the warm months and easy daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with business use also in the mix. Voters read it as more masculine and modern than anything else. It opens with basil, mint, lemon and thyme, bright and green. Lavender, jasmine, rosemary and blackcurrant fill the heart, and vervain with musk leaves a calm, clean base. Aquatic and fruity touches round out the freshness.

Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Chanel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy, woody fragrance for men, with a clean character that suits an easy day. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter further back. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon give it a bright citrus freshness. Cedar, Haitian vetiver and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody frame, while vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten it slightly. Aquatic and spicy touches keep it balanced without making it heavy.

Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Kilian · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent led by cognac, cinnamon and vanilla. It opens on cognac, then oak wood absolute, cinnamon and tonka bean absolute turn it warm and spicy. The base of vanilla, praliné and sandalwood leaves a creamy, sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic and Parfums d'Elmar Zaya have a close profile.

Le Mâle Le Parfum

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy fragrance for men, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, and half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with cardamom, which gives a spicy first impression. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness while lavender brings a clean thread alongside it. The base is dominated by oriental woods and vanilla, and the scent settles into something creamy, sweet and woody. Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka and Mercedes-Benz Select Night have a close profile.

Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Accento is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, powdery body, softened by a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. Voters read it most often as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. The top is hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh, floral and fruity opening. In the heart, iris, jasmine and pink pepper take over, with the iris adding a powdery softness. In the base, vetiver and patchouli give a dry, earthy footing, while musk, vanilla and amber sweeten it and leave a creamy warmth.

Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. The scent is built on saffron, Virginia cedar, Hedione and Ambroxan. Sweet, gourmand tones meet a floral base, while the spicy and woody side is softened by a creamy feel. It has a clearly synthetic, airy quality without feeling heavy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads slightly more feminine, yet sits comfortably on men and women alike. Asabi № 2 Intense and Zara Red Temptation Men have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)