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[PART 2] Ranking Over 50 Male/Unisex Fragrances from Best to Worst
by @enchanted_elixir
Table of Contents
by @enchanted_elixir
- Introduction
- Ranking
Introduction
Once again, I went to Neiman Marcus to sample niche/high-end fragrances. I spent approximately an hour there and smelled between 60-70 fragrances, and I come to present you the best smelling ones in my opinion.
Many of them are niche fragrances, and many come with a decently high or downright expensive price tag.
Each of the fragrances will have a Fragrantica link, where you can view detailed information on the fragrance, its scent profile, best seasons and times of day to wear them, the performance, the sillage, etc.
Alternatively, you can perform further research using YouTube, the manufacturer's website, www.parfumo.com, buy samples online (using decantx.com or www.microperfumes.com) or going to a store which has it in-house and trying it for yourself.
Some IMPORTANT NOTES you must see before reading:
- Once you get to the B+ tier, it became increasingly difficult for me to discern whether a fragrance is an A, A+ or S tier. B+ tier is really the cutoff for (WOW!) and ("meh" or "good but not Great"). What may be an S tier for me could be an A+ after drying down completely and vice-versa. I may think it's S one day and A/A+ the next day. What may be an A for me may be an S for you, so consider anything above B+ as very good.
- These are only ranked by tier. If you see a fragrance ranked as #1 in a section, that does NOT mean it's the best in that section. The number order is arbitrary, only the tier a fragrance is in matters!
- Comment and tell me a fragrance you want me to give commentary on if you're interested. For example, if you want me to talk about Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, just ask and I'll try to answer. I'll be leaving the site again soon so get your question in.
Finally, if a fragrance is in the Starred section, that means it gets a +0.5 boost in rating.
Also, feel free to ask me questions about any of these fragrances in the comments section below.
The one I made last time:

Ranking Over 50 Male/Unisex Fragrances from Best to Worst
Ranking Over 50 Male/Unisex Fragrances from Best to Worst by @enchanted_elixir Table of Contents Introduction Ranking Introduction I've smelled more than 50+ fragrances, and I come to present you the best smelling ones. Many of them are niche fragrances, they're expensive. Also, the rank...
Ranking
S Tier: 6/5
- Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Jubilation 40 Man by Amouage
- Lost in Paris Parfum by Roja Parfums
- Blonde Amber by Clive Christian
- Reflection 45 Man by Amouage
A Tier: 5/5
Starred
- Naxos by Xerjoff
- Amber Aoud by Roja Parfums
- Oajan by Parfums de Marly (I did not smell this one at the mall, but I will re-rate it here from last time)
Unstarred
- Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent
- Vibrato by Sospiro Perfumes
- Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
- Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Imagination by Louis Vuitton
- Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Oud Satin Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Gentle Fluidity Gold by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Oud for Greatness Neo by Initio Parfums Privés
- Oud for Happiness by Initio Parfums Privés
- Psychedelic Love by Initio Parfums Privés
- Elysium by Roja Parfums
- Paragon by Initio Parfums Privés
- Enigma Pour Homme Parfum by Roja Parfums
- Alexandria II by Xerjoff
- Apple Brandy on the Rocks by Kilian
- Black Phantom by Kilian
- Angels Share by Kilian
- Arabesque by Ormonde Jayne
- Torino 22 by Xerjoff
- 40 Knots by Xerjoff
- Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic 2021 by Clive Christian
- No. 1 Men by Clive Christian
- Town & Country by Clive Christian
B Tier: 4/5
Starred
- Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdijan (I did not smell this one at the mall, but I will re-rate it here from last time)
- Carlisle by Parfums de Marly
- Herod by Parfums de Marly
- Rehab by Initio Parfums Privés
- Levant by Ormonde Jayne
- Ambre Royal by Ormonde Jayne
- Kashmir by Ormonde Jayne
- Cruz Del Sur II by Xerjoff
- X for Men by Clive Christian
- Ani by Nishane
- Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage
- Blessed Baraka by Initio Parfums Privés
- Champaca by Ormonde Jayne
- Damask by Ormonde Jayne
- Enclave by Amouage
- Lyric Man by Amouage
- Apex by Roja Parfums
- Ormonde Man by Ormonde Jayne
Unstarred
- Amyris Homme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Gentle Fluidity Silver by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Oud Silk Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Oud Silk Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Interlude Black Iris by Amouage
- Argentina by Memo Paris
- Sherwood by Memo Paris
- Greenley by Parfums de Marly
- Layton by Parfums de Marly
- Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense by Roja Parfums
- Tony Iommy Monkey Special by Xerjoff
- Hacivat by Nishane
- Muscat by Ormonde Jayne
- Accento by Xerjoff
- Matsukita by Clive Christian
- Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
- Aqua Media Cologne Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
C Tier: 3/5
Starred
Unstarred
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