LImage pending verificationNicheUnisexLe LaboLe Labo Baie 19Rain-like, green, mineralPros+ Fresh wet-earth character+ Unusual and atmospheric+ Good in humidityCons− Expensive− Petrichor polarising− Too unconventional for some officesView fragrance →
DImage pending verificationNicheUnisexDiptyqueDiptyque Tam Dao EDPSandalwood, cedarPros+ Creamy woods+ Calm and refined+ Relaxed daysCons− Expensive− May feel quiet− Restrained projectionView fragrance →
LImage pending verificationNicheMenLaliqueLalique Encre NoireVetiver, cypress, muskPros+ Dark earthy vetiver+ Affordable and distinctive+ Overcast weatherCons− Very dry and woody− Not mass-appeal− Sombre for casual daytimeView fragrance →
HImage pending verificationDesignerMenHermèsTerre d'Hermès Eau Intense VétiverVetiver, citrus, mineralPros+ Rich earthy vetiver+ Distinctive and mature+ Good for damp daysCons− Earthy not for all− Formal feel− Performance variesView fragrance →
AImage pending verificationNicheMenWild cardAmouageAmouage Interlude ManIncense, resin, smokePros+ Powerful incense and resins+ Statement scent+ Strong presenceCons− Very intense− Expensive− Overwhelms in warm rainView fragrance →
OImage pending verificationNicheUnisexWild cardOrto ParisiOrto Parisi TerroniEarthy, smoky, animalicPros+ Unusual earthy-smoky character+ Stands out from fresh designer scents+ Strong personalityCons− Very polarising blind buy− Overpowering in enclosed spaces− Poor for offices or hot afternoonsView fragrance →
LImage pending verificationNicheUnisexLe LaboLe Labo Santal 33Sandalwood, leather, cedarPros+ Distinct sandalwood-leather+ Stylish casual wear+ RecognisableCons− Expensive− Divisive facet− Widely imitatedView fragrance →
NicheMenFrédéric MalleFrédéric Malle Vetiver ExtraordinaireDry vetiverPros+ Refined dry vetiver+ Elegant and professional+ Good in damp mild weatherCons− Expensive− Austere green profile− Not sweetView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationNicheUnisexManceraMancera Aoud Lemon MintLemon, mint, oudPros+ Fresh lemon with woody depth+ Noticeable character+ Day to casual eveningCons− Oud can feel heavy− Strong for a crowded gym− Contrast not for everyoneView fragrance →
PImage pending verificationNicheMenParfums de MarlyParfums de Marly HaltaneWoods, spice, sweetnessPros+ Rich woods and aromatics+ Luxurious evenings+ DistinctiveCons− Expensive− Too rich for warm rain− Strong, not for allView fragrance →
LImage pending verificationNicheUnisexLaliqueLalique Encre Noire à l'ExtrêmeVetiver, woods, muskPros+ Darker richer vetiver+ Atmospheric rainy mood+ Affordable distinctCons− Very dry and woody− Not mass-appeal− Masculine-leaningView fragrance →
CImage pending verificationNicheUnisexComme des GarçonsComme des Garçons KyotoIncense, woodsPros+ Serene incense-woods+ Unisex distinct+ Rainy atmosphereCons− Incense polarises− Not typical floral− Premium priceView fragrance →
AImage pending verificationNicheUnisexAesopAesop HwylSmoky forest, woodsPros+ Smoky forest+ Unisex atmospheric+ Cool weatherCons− Smoke polarises− Austere− ExpensiveView fragrance →
UImage pending verificationNicheUnisexUne Nuit NomadeUne Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and SkyMarine, airyPros+ Airy marine+ Unisex relaxed+ Alternative to sweet floralsCons− Niche pricing− May be too fresh for rainy mood− Availability variesView fragrance →
HImage pending verificationDesignerMenHermèsTerre d'Hermès EDTCitrus, earthy woodsPros+ Distinctive citrus-earth+ Mature and professional+ Smart casualCons− Earthy minerals not for all− Can feel formal− Performance variesView 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 →
TImage pending verificationDesignerMenTom FordTom Ford Oud WoodOud, woods, spicePros+ Smooth woods and spice+ Elegant evenings+ Refined, not smokyCons− Expensive− Moderate performance− Oud not for allView fragrance →
DesignerMenWild cardTom FordTom Ford Ombre LeatherLeather, jasmine, amberPros+ Strong leather identity+ Stylish evenings+ ConfidentCons− Leather divides− Expensive− Heavy in heatView 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 →
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 →
CImage pending verificationDesignerMenChanelChanel ÉgoïsteSandalwood, spice, vanillaPros+ Warm woody-spicy+ Classic and distinctive+ Dressed-up eveningsCons− Traditional profile− Premium price− Less casualView fragrance →
DImage pending verificationDesignerMenDiorDior FahrenheitViolet, leather, petrolPros+ Distinct leather-violet+ Memorable in cool weather+ ClassicCons− Petrol facet divides− Vintage feel− Not a safe blind buyView fragrance →
YImage pending verificationDesignerMenYves Saint LaurentYSL TuxedoPatchouli, spicePros+ Refined patchouli-spice+ Formal evenings+ DistinctiveCons− Expensive− Limited availability− Less casualView fragrance →
GImage pending verificationDesignerMenWild cardGucciGucci Guilty AbsoluteLeather, woodsPros+ Dry leather-woods+ Bold and unusual+ Moody eveningsCons− Very polarising− Can feel medicinal− Not for hot daysView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byUnisexLattafaLattafa Liam GreyTea, cardamom, creamy woodsPros+ Cosy tea-spice+ Smart casual+ Good valueCons− Creamy sweetness for some− Performance varies− Less suited to hot afternoonsView fragrance →
MImage pending verificationArabic / Inspired-byUnisexMaison AlhambraMaison Alhambra Woody OudOud, woodsPros+ Woody oud-inspired+ Affordable+ Evening wearCons− Dry woods austere− Similarity subjective− Heavy in heatView fragrance →
RImage pending verificationArabic / Inspired-byMenRasasiRasasi FattanVetiver, earthyPros+ Fresh earthy vetiver+ Affordable+ Warm-office friendlyCons− Dry, earthy− Less playful− Moderate projectionView 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-byMenAfnanAfnan Supremacy Not Only IntenseFruit, smoke, woodsPros+ Bold fruity-smoky+ Strong performance+ Distinct sociallyCons− Overpowering at work− Smoky fruit divides− Restrained spraying in heatView fragrance →
AImage pending verificationArabic / Inspired-byMenArmafArmaf Club de Nuit Intense ManLemon, smoke, woodsPros+ Affordable fruity-smoky+ Bold and eye-catching+ Versatile sociallyCons− Sharp or synthetic opening− Batch variation− Not exclusiveView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byMenWild cardLattafaLattafa Maahir Black EditionDark, boldPros+ Bold dark character+ Affordable+ Adventurous eveningsCons− Strong, polarising− Not a safe blind buy− Heavy in warmthView 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 →
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-byUnisexArmafArmaf Club de Nuit SillageCitrus, metallic, muskPros+ Bright citrus-musk+ Warm-weather versatile+ AffordableCons− Metallic opening sharp− Intrusive if oversprayed− Musk dividesView fragrance →
Arabic / Inspired-byUnisexAjmalAjmal Amber WoodAmber, woodsPros+ Warm amber-woods+ Rich polished+ UnisexCons− Intense− Pricier than entry Arabic− Poor in heatView fragrance →