Shine Despite Everything
Atkinsons
PimentoTurmericFrankincense
Shine Despite Everything opens with a spicy, resinous kick, then settles into caramel, vanilla, rose and soft iris over a woody, ambered base. I…★ 4.2 745 votes
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Terra
Rayhaan
CardamomelemiBergamot
Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, …★ 4.4 461 votes
Jaipur Homme Eau de Parfum
Boucheron
LemonLemon VerbenaCinnamon
Jaipur Homme Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena and tart citrus that rapidly gives way to a dense core of cinnamon and nutm…★ 4.2 1,896 votes
Nefs
Nishane
HoneySaffronFig
Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume…★ 4.4 3,625 votes
Alexandria II
Xerjoff
Palisander RosewoodLavenderCinnamon
Alexandria II opens with a dry blast of palisander rosewood, aromatic lavender, and a crisp slice of apple dusted in cinnamon. As the initial sh…★ 4.3 13,252 votes
Diaghilev
Roja Dove
CuminBergamotTarragon
Diaghilev is a grand, vintage-leaning chypre with citrus, peach, florals, oakmoss, leather and a distinctly animalic base. It opens sharp, powde…★ 4.3 2,666 votes
Invasion Barbare
MDCI Parfums
Violet LeafGrapefruitBergamot
Invasion Barbare is a polished aromatic fougere built around violet leaf, lavender, citrus, cardamom and a smooth musky vanilla base. On skin it…★ 4.2 2,279 votes
02 L'Air du Desert Marocain
Tauer Perfumes
CorianderCuminPetitgrain
Tauer Perfumes 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain opens with a sharp flash of cumin, coriander, and bitter petitgrain. Within minutes, the spicy top so…★ 4.3 9,612 votes
Chypre Palatin
MDCI Parfums
GalbanumAldehydesClementine
Chypre Palatin is a rich, old-school chypre with a warm amber heart, green galbanum bite, powdery florals, plum sweetness, moss, leather, and ba…★ 4.4 1,786 votes
1888
Xerjoff
CarnationPepperCoriander
Xerjoff 1888 opens with a burst of spicy carnation, black pepper, and warm coriander that creates a distinct spicy fizz on the skin. Saffron add…★ 4.1 3,617 votes
Burlington 1819
Roja Dove
GrapefruitMintLime
Burlington 1819 opens with a vivid rush of grapefruit, lime and mint, then dries into woods, tobacco, ambergris and a lightly boozy warmth. It f…★ 4.3 2,977 votes
Must de Cartier
Cartier
GalbanumBrazilian RosewoodAldehydes
Must de Cartier opens with a sharp shock of bitter galbanum and crisp aldehydes before softening into rich amber, leather, and creamy vanilla. L…★ 4.1 2,875 votes
Oud for Greatness
Initio Parfums Prives
SaffronNutmegLavender
Oud for Greatness is a bold unisex scent that centers on agarwood, saffron, and nutmeg. It projects a powerful, woody profile suited for evening…★ 4.3 7,353 votes
African Leather
Memo Paris
CardamomGeraniumPink Pepper
African Leather by Memo Paris opens with a burst of green cardamom, sharp pink pepper, and herbal geranium. As it settles, warm cinnamon and ear…★ 4.2 6,709 votes
PHI Une Rose de Kandahar
Tauer Perfumes
AlmondApricotCinnamon
Andy Tauer opened this 2013 creation with a flash of bitter almond and sun-dried apricot, dustings of cinnamon, and crisp bergamot. At its cente…★ 4.2 2,047 votes
Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Roja Dove
GrapefruitLemonBergamot
Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into airy vetiver, juniper and soft w…★ 4.3 5,137 votes
The Secret Temptation
Antonio Banderas
Pink PepperCardamomelemi
A spicy woody scent with a peppery, cardamom-led opening, green herbal touches, and a softer vanilla, musk, and vetiver dry-down. The Secret Tem…★ 3.9 954 votes
Pikovaya Dama 2018
Xerjoff
AldehydesNeroliBergamot
Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama 2018 opens with a burst of crisp aldehydes, neroli, and bright bergamot that instantly fills the air. As the initial citru…★ 4.4 1,152 votes
Hunter Intense
Armaf
BergamotPomeloMandarin Orange
Hunter Intense by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and pomelo that hits the nose with a cold, almost metallic freshness. As it…★ 4.1 1,197 votes
Vetiver
Roja Dove
BergamotLemonJasmine
Roja Dove Vetiver is a polished, spicy vetiver with a bright citrus lift at the top and a drier, earthier base underneath. It opens sharp and el…★ 4.4 529 votes
XJ 1861 Zefiro
Xerjoff
Elemi resinWhite WineArtemisia
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro opens with an arresting pour of dry white wine, bitter artemisia, and resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, warm cinna…★ 4.2 1,872 votes
Grand Soir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Spanish LabdanumOrangeLavender
Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian shifts the traditional amber template into something modern and radiant. Built around a core of warm Siam…★ 4.3 12,834 votes
Nawab of Oudh
Ormonde Jayne
CardamomOrangeBergamot
Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne opens with a bright burst of green cardamom, bergamot, and fizzy aldehydes. Rather than leaning heavy or dark, th…★ 4.2 1,067 votes
Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes
Zara
BergamotGingerMandarin Orange
Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes by Zara is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance built around a core of bergamot and fresh ginger. Designed for daytim…★ 4.2 5,885 votes