The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Umbra Oud

Anomalia · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Anomalia Umbra Oud is a unisex scent built around cardamom, Laotian oud and frankincense, reading spicy, woody and smoky. It lasts strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with cardamom, elemi resin and Rosa centifolia, a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, ambergris, Laotian oud, white leather and spices form a leathery, smoky body. Vetiver, frankincense and Virginia cedar wood leave a woody, resinous warmth at the base. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Noir Kogane and Ramón Molvizar Black Cube have a close profile.

Sabrage

5.4

Anomalia · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anomalia Sabrage is a fresh, fruity floral that leans towards spring; it is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, pear, blackcurrant and passion fruit give it a fresh, fruity lift. Jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom form the floral core. Amber, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and musk add sweetness and a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Lei and Jeanne Arthes Pure Romantic have a close profile.

Abed

8.1

Anomalia · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Anomalia Abed is a unisex scent that pairs the cool edge of iodine with Ceylonese cinnamon, then opens into white florals and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter get their share. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead the votes, and it also works for business and nights out. It starts with iodine, Ceylonese cinnamon and mineral notes, a fresh and lightly spicy opening. At the heart, tiaré, tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute build a floral body. In the base, Peru balsam absolute, vanilla and myrrh turn it sweet and creamy.

Shaman

7.3

Anomalia · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Earthy

Anomalia Shaman is a unisex scent where leather and juniper meet a spicy, smoky, earthy woodiness. It opens with magnolia, water lily and Indian black pepper, so a soft floral note is cut by the pepper's sharpness. Leather and juniper lead the heart, and iris with Paraguayan gaiac wood settles the base into a woody, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads closer to masculine, though it remains a unisex scent. Mannsbild Leather 'n' Wood and Chronotope English Shoe Factory have a close profile.

Narcotic Bohemic

7.6

Anomalia · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anomalia Narcotic Bohemic opens with cardamom, clary sage and clove and dries down to leather, tobacco and vetiver, a spicy, woody unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for evening and nights out, while leisure and daily wear come further behind. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The top notes of cardamom, clary sage and clove give a spicy, green start. In the heart, cedarwood, orris root and coffee bring out a floral, powdery side. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, and leather, tobacco and vetiver finish it in a dry, leathery woodiness.

Cérémonie

7.7

Anomalia · 2022

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Anomalia Cérémonie is a unisex scent for evenings and nights out, where citrus and green notes meet leather and smoke. It opens with savory, pineapple and grapefruit, a fresh and slightly fruity start. In the heart, Atlas cedar gives a woody line, frankincense adds resin and clary sage brings green. The base of leather, patchouli and tonka bean dries down sweet, spicy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and nights out, with leisure and business also getting votes. It suits men and women alike, and a modest application is enough to be noticed. Its profile is close to Bentley for Men Intense and Boss Bottled Absolu.

Sahara 4800

7.2

Anomalia · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Anomalia Sahara 4800 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet opening against spice, leather and smoke, balanced enough to wear in any season. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for hours without filling the room. Voters lean slightly towards fall and winter, though all four seasons get nearly equal shares. It suits leisure, evening and office wear most. It opens with champagne, pink pepper and nutmeg: bright, lightly sweet and spicy. In the heart, saffron, leather and sand take over and the scent dries down with a leathery edge. The base of patchouli, cedar, musk, rubber and ink leaves an earthy, woody and slightly synthetic trail.

Aquatic Ozonic

6.4

Anomalia · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anomalia Aquatic Ozonic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic and green sides are softened by a floral touch. It opens with marine notes, mandarin orange and jasmine. In the heart, cedarwood, chamomile and pine needle pull the freshness in a woody, green direction. Patchouli and vanilla settle at the base and add a light sweetness beneath the cool top. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its marine and citrus character suits warm, easygoing days, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Rock Rose

7.7

Anomalia · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anomalia Rock Rose is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet core against spice, resin and smoke. It opens with white blossoms and frankincense, then patchouli and cedarwood give the heart a woody, earthy body. In the base, amber, musk and cistus sweeten it and leave a powdery, resinous warmth as it dries. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Profumum Roma Patchouly and M8 Moods Fumoso have a close profile.

Jardins Humanistes

7.3

Anomalia · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anomalia Jardins Humanistes is a unisex fragrance that reads like a fresh, green flower garden, with a sweet, creamy softness behind the blooms. Its sillage is moderate, though the few ratings behind that make it only a first impression. Nothing is known about its longevity, seasons or occasions. It carries no strong gender lean and can be worn by anyone. It opens with lily of the valley and bergamot, bright and clean. Orange blossom, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral, slightly fruity heart. In the base, tuberose, sweet acacia and heliotrope sweeten it and leave a creamy, lightly spicy trail.