Arabic / Inspired-byMenAfnanAfnan 9PMApple, cinnamon, vanillaPros+ Affordable sweet evening scent+ Youthful and playful+ Strong value performanceCons− Very sweet− Heavy in heat− Limited uniquenessView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byMenAfnanAfnan Rare CarbonLeather, spicePros+ Leather-spice+ Affordable+ Evening outfitsCons− Leather polarising− Heavy in heat− Not for gym or officeView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byMenAl HaramainAl Haramain Detour NoirApple, vanilla, spicePros+ Warm apple-vanilla-spice+ Good value+ Casual eveningsCons− Sweet in heat− Popular direction− Performance variesView fragrance →
NicheUnisexAmouageAmouage Crimson RocksSpicy rosePros+ Warm spicy rose+ Distinct luxury+ Cool eveningsCons− Expensive− Spicy sweet divides− Strong indoorsView fragrance →
NicheUnisexAmouageAmouage Interlude Black IrisIncense, iris, woodsPros+ Deep incense and woods+ Distinctive evening scent+ RichCons− Expensive− Strong, polarising− Not for hot daytimeView fragrance →
DesignerMenGiorgio ArmaniArmani Stronger With You AbsolutelyVanilla, rum, woodsPros+ Rich boozy vanilla+ Cold evenings+ InvitingCons− Very sweet− Overwhelms in warmth− Popular styleView fragrance →
DesignerMenAzzaroAzzaro The Most Wanted ParfumSpice, caramel, amberPros+ Sweet spicy warmth+ Easy date option+ Modern appealCons− Very sweet− Popular direction− Poor for hot daysView fragrance →
NicheUnisexBDKBDK Velvet TonkaAlmond, tonkaPros+ Creamy almond-tonka+ Warm comforting+ Cooler eveningsCons− Expensive− Gourmand heavy− Poor for heatView fragrance →
BImage pending verificationDesignerMenBvlgariBvlgari Man in BlackSpice, rum, leatherPros+ Rich spice and woods+ Strong evening character+ Smart clothingCons− Heavy in heat− Poor for gym− Overpowering up closeView fragrance →
BImage pending verificationDesignerWomenBvlgariBvlgari Splendida Jasmin NoirJasmine, woodsPros+ Dark jasmine-woods+ Elegant evenings+ DistinctCons− Heavy white floral− Availability limited− Heavy in heatView fragrance →
DImage pending verificationDesignerMenDiorDior Homme IntenseIris, powdery woods, amberPros+ Elegant iris and woods+ Dressed-up evenings+ SophisticatedCons− Powdery iris divides− Heavy in heat− Not sporty-freshView fragrance →
DImage pending verificationDesignerWomenDiorDior Poison GirlBitter almond, rosePros+ Distinct almond-rose+ Edgy and sweet+ Cool eveningsCons− Polarising− Heavy in heat− Availability variesView fragrance →
FImage pending verificationNicheUnisexFrédéric MalleFrédéric Malle Musc RavageurMusk, amber, spicePros+ Warm musk and spice+ Intimate and sensual+ Great cool eveningsCons− Expensive− Divisive musk− Heavy in heatView fragrance →
NicheWomenFrédéric MalleFrédéric Malle Portrait of a LadyRose, patchouli, incensePros+ Rich rose-patchouli+ Elegant and distinctive+ Formal eveningsCons− Expensive− Polarising− Overwhelms in heatView fragrance →
GImage pending verificationDesignerWomenGiorgio ArmaniGiorgio Armani Sì Passione IntenseFruity florals, vanillaPros+ Rich fruity-floral+ Confident evenings+ ElegantCons− Heavy sweetness− Premium price− Several versionsView fragrance →
DesignerMenGivenchyGivenchy Gentleman Réserve PrivéeWhisky accord, iris, woodsPros+ Smooth, warm, elegant+ Intimate evening dates+ Boozy-woody characterCons− Too warm for hot days− Iris can feel powdery− Projection variesView fragrance →
NicheUnisexInitioInitio Oud for GreatnessOud, saffron, muskPros+ Powerful oud-saffron+ Statement scent+ Suits eveningsCons− Very expensive− Intense and polarising− Overwhelms in heatView fragrance →
NicheUnisexWild cardInitioInitio Side EffectRum, tobacco, vanillaPros+ Boozy, spicy, sweet+ Great for date nights+ Strong characterCons− Expensive− Can be cloying− Apply sparinglyView fragrance →
JImage pending verificationDesignerWomenJean Paul GaultierJean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le ParfumPear, vanillaPros+ Sweet pear-vanilla+ Playful evenings+ GourmandCons− Cloying− Heavy in heat− Popular styleView fragrance →
DesignerMenJean Paul GaultierJean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le ParfumCardamom, lavender, vanillaPros+ Warm and inviting+ Excellent for dates+ Easy sweet-spicy profileCons− Cloying in heat− Popular style− Not for sweet-hatersView fragrance →
NicheUnisexKilianKilian Angels' ShareCognac, cinnamon, vanillaPros+ Rich cognac-cinnamon gourmand+ Cold evenings+ Memorable trailCons− Very expensive− Cloying if oversprayed− Not for heatView fragrance →
DesignerWomenLancômeLancôme La Vie Est Belle IntensémentIris, vanillaPros+ Rich iris-vanilla+ Elegant cool evenings+ RecognisableCons− Very sweet− Common− Heavy in heatView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byMenLattafaLattafa AsadPepper, amber, vanillaPros+ Affordable warm spicy+ Evening wear+ Rich for priceCons− Dense in heat− Pepper and sweetness polarise− Not light or freshView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byUnisexWild cardLattafaLattafa Bade'e Al Oud AmethystRose, oudPros+ Rich rose-oud+ Budget-friendly+ Strong evening personalityCons− Floral oud divides− Overpowering− Poor in heatView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byWomenWild cardLattafaLattafa EclaireCaramel, vanillaPros+ Creamy caramel-vanilla+ Budget gourmand+ Cosy eveningsCons− Very sweet− Cloying− Poor in heatView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byUnisexWild cardLattafaLattafa Khamrah QahwaCoffee, spice, vanillaPros+ Rich coffee gourmand+ Great cold evenings+ AffordableCons− Very sweet− Overwhelms in heat− Strong in conservative settingsView fragrance →
LImage pending verificationArabic / Inspired-byUnisexWild cardLattafaLattafa Oud for GloryOud, saffronPros+ Bold saffron-oud+ Powerful for price+ Cold eveningsCons− Strong and polarising− Overwhelms in heat− Not a safe blind buyView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byUnisexLattafaLattafa Vintage RadioFruit, woods, aromaticsPros+ Fruity-woody interest+ Affordable niche-inspired+ Casual eveningsCons− Fruity not for all− Sweet in heat− Less familiarView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationArabic / Inspired-byMenMaison AlhambraMaison Alhambra The TuxAmber, spicePros+ Spicy amber+ Affordable evenings+ Dressed-upCons− Heavy in heat− Similarity subjective− Performance variesView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationArabic / Inspired-byMenMaison AlhambraMaison Alhambra Tobacco TouchTobacco, spicePros+ Warm tobacco-spice+ Affordable+ Cool eveningsCons− Dense and sweet− Not for hot afternoons− Similarity variesView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationNicheWomenManceraMancera Instant CrushAmber, saffronPros+ Sweet amber-saffron+ Strong presence+ Cold eveningsCons− Overpowering− Polarising sweetness− Cloying if oversprayedView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationNicheUnisexMemo ParisMemo Paris African LeatherLeather, spicePros+ Bold leather-spice+ Memorable+ Cold eveningsCons− Expensive− Polarising− Less traditionally feminineView fragrance →
NicheMenMaison Francis KurkdjianMFK Grand SoirAmber, benzoin, warm resinsPros+ Rich luxurious amber+ Excellent for formal evenings+ Warm memorable characterCons− Heavy in hot weather− Sweet amber not for all− Premium priceView fragrance →
NicheUnisexMaison Francis KurkdjianMFK Oud Satin MoodRose, oud, vanillaPros+ Luxurious rose-oud-vanilla+ Strong evening presence+ OpulentCons− Expensive− Can be too sweet and dense− Poor for hot daysView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationNicheUnisexWild cardMontaleMontale Intense CaféRose, coffeePros+ Sweet rose-coffee+ Cold-weather appeal+ Often projects wellCons− Very sweet− Rose-gourmand not for all− Heavy in warmthView fragrance →
PImage pending verificationNicheMenParfums de MarlyParfums de Marly LaytonApple, vanilla, spicePros+ Fruity-spicy-vanilla appeal+ Versatile for dates and nights out+ Often strong performanceCons− Can be too sweet− Popular, less exclusive− Overpowering if oversprayedView fragrance →
NicheUnisexWild cardSerge LutensSerge Lutens Ambre SultanAmber, resin, herbsPros+ Deep resinous amber+ Artistic and distinctive+ Cool-weather fitCons− Herbal resin polarising− Not for casual daytime− Hard to findView fragrance →
NicheWomenWild cardSerge LutensSerge Lutens Un Bois VanilleVanilla, woodsPros+ Warm creamy vanilla-woods+ Cosy+ Cool weatherCons− Too rich for some− Availability varies− Poor in humid heatView fragrance →
NicheUnisexTiziana TerenziTiziana Terenzi KirkeTropical fruit, muskPros+ Powerful tropical fruit+ Strong trail+ EveningsCons− Overpowering− Fruity musk polarising− Intense in heatView fragrance →
TImage pending verificationDesignerMenTom FordTom Ford Noir ExtremeAmber, vanilla, spicePros+ Warm amber-gourmand+ Evening dates+ ElegantCons− Expensive− Sweet in heat− Not for casual daytimeView fragrance →
NicheUnisexTom FordTom Ford Tobacco VanilleTobacco, vanilla, spicePros+ Rich tobacco-vanilla+ Excellent cold-weather scent+ LuxuriousCons− Very expensive− Very sweet− Can overwhelm indoorsView fragrance →
VImage pending verificationDesignerMenValentinoValentino Uomo IntenseIris, leather, vanillaPros+ Smooth iris-leather+ Formal evenings+ RichCons− Powdery for some− Heavy in heat− Availability variesView fragrance →
VImage pending verificationDesignerWomenViktor & RolfViktor & Rolf FlowerbombRich floral sweetnessPros+ Rich floral sweet+ Recognisable+ Cool eveningsCons− Sweet and heavy− Popular− Overwhelms in heatView fragrance →
VImage pending verificationDesignerMenViktor & RolfViktor & Rolf Spicebomb ExtremeTobacco, spice, vanillaPros+ Rich tobacco-spice+ Strong cold-weather appeal+ MemorableCons− Can be too spicy− Heavy in heat− Spray lightly indoorsView fragrance →
XImage pending verificationNicheUnisexXerjoffXerjoff Alexandria IIOud, woodsPros+ Rich woods-oud+ Opulent+ Special occasionsCons− Very expensive− Dense and polarising− Heavy in heatView fragrance →
XImage pending verificationNicheUnisexXerjoffXerjoff NaxosHoney, tobacco, vanillaPros+ Distinctive honey-tobacco blend+ Strong for evenings+ Rich and memorableCons− Sweet and dense− Best in mild-to-cool weather− ExpensiveView fragrance →
YImage pending verificationDesignerMenYves Saint LaurentYSL La Nuit de L'HommeCardamom, lavender, cedarPros+ Smooth cardamom and woods+ Intimate dates+ Elegant, not loudCons− Moderate longevity− Poor for hot afternoons− May need reapplyingView fragrance →