The Perfume Library

African Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Memo Paris · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris African Leather Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy leather-and-oud scent for autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone who likes it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. Its animal and resinous side suits people who like a dense fragrance. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper, Egyptian geranium and saffron, a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, cinnamon and rose add sweetness and an earthy depth. The base is led by oud, leather and amber, drying down woody, leathery and warm.

Torino22

8.2

Xerjoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Torino22 is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a green, spicy streak before settling into creamy woods. It opens with bergamot, saffron and eucalyptus, giving a bright, citrusy and slightly green start. In the heart, gaiac wood, maté and clary sage add a sweet, spicy softness, and dry woods with musk form a creamy, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, with night and evening also getting votes. It reads mostly masculine and modern, yet works as unisex. The Dua Brand Turin 22 and Montagne Parfums Torino 2022 have a close profile.

Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée

8.3

Hermès · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. As a whole it smells fresh and green: citron and juniper berry give a citrusy, lightly fruity brightness, while Nepalese sichuan pepper adds a spicy edge. A woody, earthy base stays in the background. Its juniper-and-citrus profile sits close to Goutal Eau d'Hadrien and Pacifica Avalon Juniper.

Amber Aoud (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon, and its heart carries May rose, fig and jasmine. In the base, oud, ambergris, benzoin, cinnamon and saffron take over; the floral side turns woody and oriental, with an animal edge underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine votes are far from rare. Roja Parfums Aoud and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

Moonlight

8.4

Pana Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Moonlight is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy and woody feel, leaning towards winter and nights out. It opens with plum and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. The heart brings peach, chocolate and clove leaf, where the sweetness deepens and a little spice comes in. The base builds a creamy warmth from honey, vanilla and white chocolate, while amber, cedarwood, tobacco and musk set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as unisex.

Oud Save the King (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Atkinsons · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the King Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings and reads as masculine. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads mainly as masculine, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea and bergamot, which lighten the first impression. Iris and suede in the heart add a powdery, leathery softness. Sandalwood and oud take over in the base, leaving a sweet, smoky finish. Its profile is close to Atkinsons Oud Save the King Mystic Essence and Mancera Aoud Café.

Epic Man

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

Sunshine Man

8.0

Amouage · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Sunshine Man is a men's fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral, spicy backdrop, fresh yet leaning sweet, and suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn; few choose winter. It fits leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read its character as masculine. Everlasting flower, lavender and orange brandy lead the top, while bergamot, clary sage and juniper berry keep the heart fresh. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood soften it into a powdery, creamy, woody sweetness.

Vibrato

8.8

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Vibrato is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with green and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though voters also call it modern. It opens with rosemary, grapefruit, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, magnolia and damask rose add a soft floral note, while blond woods give it a woody footing. The base turns sweeter with vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, and Indian sandalwood and crystal amber close it warmly.

Mefisto

7.9

Casamorati · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Mefisto is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance with a floral heart and a woody base, suited to daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens bright and slightly green with Calabrian lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender. Rose absolute and Florentine iris soften that sharpness and bring a floral touch in the heart. In the base, cedarwood, amber, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle it onto a warm, woody ground, while the aquatic and spicy sides stay in the background. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though many also see it as modern or classic. Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Comptoir Cologne Bois de Cèdre / Cedar Wood have a close profile.

Blessed Baraka

8.2

Initio · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Blessed Baraka is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with a creamy, woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. White blossoms and vanilla build the sweet, gourmand side, while amber and musk soften it into something creamy and warm. Sandalwood adds a woody base, and spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. The overall impression is oriental and rich. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine than feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac have a close profile.

Tonka Impériale

8.5

Guerlain · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Impériale is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and almond, kept light. In the heart, tobacco, tonka bean and jasmine make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with a gourmand feel. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and stone pine wood leaves a smoky, spicy woodiness. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Tonkalicious have a close profile.

Isola Blu (Parfum) / Oligarch (Parfum)

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Blu / Oligarch is a unisex perfume that opens with fresh lemon, bergamot and lavender, softened by jasmine and orange blossom, and rests on vanilla and cedarwood. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, while orange blossom, jasmine and coconut in the heart take the edge off the citrus. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and amber stay in the background and settle the scent on a woody, green footing. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the leading occasions. Voters lean towards a masculine character. Roja Parfums Oligarch (Eau de Parfum) and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

The One for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet sweet and spicy men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also turns up at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, giving it a fresh, fruity lift. In the heart, French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender bring out the spicy side. The base of Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Instant Crush

7.9

Mancera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Instant Crush is a sweet, floral and gourmand unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, and towards autumn and winter. It opens with citrus fruits, ginger and saffron, so spice and freshness arrive together. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose and amber add a warm floral note. The base of white musk, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss settles into a creamy, woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer gets the smallest share. Evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. Votes on its character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it works on either. Orodion Orodion and The Dua Brand Crush Hour have a close profile.

Sun (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and see it as a leisure and daytime perfume, though some also wear it to the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orris root, heliotrope, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, creamy oriental trail. Solo Tu and Background have a close profile.

Office for Men

7.3

Fragrance One · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Fragrance One Office for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, with aquatic and fruity touches that sit close to work and everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, iris and ambrox, and a spicy, woody line takes shape in the heart through pink pepper, Paradisone® and Cachalox. The base dries down to woody notes, patchouli and musk. The overall impression is clean, slightly synthetic and airy. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Spring and summer are the most recommended seasons, and business and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine; Afnan Turathi (Blue) and Jimmy Choo Man Ice have a close profile.

This Is Her!

7.6

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, lightly gourmand warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most lean towards autumn and winter, though spring suits it too. It sits closest to daily and leisure wear, with room for the office as well. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Jasmine sambac, sandalwood, chestnut, pink pepper and vanilla form its core. The fresh, floral side comes through the jasmine, while pink pepper adds a light spice. Vanilla and chestnut give a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood steadies it on a woody, powdery base.

Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Most voters wear it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans masculine in character, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens clean and fresh with violet leaf, bergamot and coriander seed. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral touch. Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweeten the base and carry it into an oriental warmth.

Au Coeur du Désert

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with spices and citrus notes and settles into amber, patchouli and woody notes. The top is spices and citrus notes, with amber at the heart. The base brings woody notes, patchouli, balsamic notes and ambergris. The accords build a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character, and earthy and smoky tones deepen it without making it harsh. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Un Thé au Sahara and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pardon (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Nasomatto · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

A*Men Pure Havane

8.3

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens on honeyed tobacco, then cocoa and patchouli take the heart. The base of labdanum, styrax and ambergris adds a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Fruity and sweet accords come first, while the smoky side stays in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out. The character reads clearly masculine. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Dolce Amalfi (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dolce Amalfi Eau de Parfum opens with quince, apple and cardamom and settles into a sweet, gourmand unisex scent. The top notes are quince, apple, cardamom and saffron, a fruity, citrusy brightness with spice. In the heart, clove, tolu balm and frankincense take over, and the base of musk, amber, vanilla and cedarwood rests in a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and mostly suggest leisure wear, with evenings and nights out close behind. Most read it as feminine, though many find it masculine.