The Perfume Library

72 perfumes

Miyako

Auphorie · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Auphorie Miyako is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against a green, woody base, with leather and flowers giving it character; it leans toward autumn evenings. The top is peach, apricot and yuzu, a fruity and sweet start. In the heart, leather, golden osmanthus and green jasmine tea come forward, so the floral and leathery sides run together. Katsura leaf, cedar and sandalwood anchor the base in woody, earthy ground, softened by patchouli and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and evening and leisure wear dominate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so the scent moves comfortably in either direction. Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf and Sonoma Scent Studio Tabac Aurea have a close profile.

Bing Ma Yong

8.6

Auphorie · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Auphorie Bing Ma Yong is a spicy, earthy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, leather, vetiver and terracotta; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, then moves into a heart of spices, leather, vetiver, Chinese peony and terracotta. The base of musk, sandalwood, civet and orris butter closes it with a powdery, animalic warmth. The overall feel is woody, oriental and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads slightly more masculine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Black Mystery and Dior Fahrenheit have a close profile.

Eau de Nyonya

7.7

Auphorie · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Auphorie Eau de Nyonya is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with spicy and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac and sandalwood form the backbone, while cinnamon, benzoin and smoke wrap it in a spicy, resinous warmth. Coconut milk, palm sugar and chocolate add a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Violet and orris butter bring a powdery softness, and suede and musk round out the texture. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. It suits both men and women as a unisex scent. Perfumes with a close profile include The House of Oud Golden Powder and Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio.

Iris Macchiato

8.6

Auphorie · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Auphorie Iris Macchiato is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets powdery iris and espresso over creamy vanilla and a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings, with fewer choosing it for daytime or the office. Iris and espresso lead the top. In the heart, iris, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the scent. The base of patchouli, benzoin, sandalwood and musk puts an earthy, slightly animal depth under the powdery, creamy character, while the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.

Mayura

8.4

Auphorie · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Auphorie Mayura is a discontinued unisex scent that sets Indian tuberose, rose and oakmoss against an animalic, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though few people have voted, so treat that as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on. It reads heavy and dense, and works on men and women alike. The scent has a floral and green side: ylang-ylang, rose and Indian tuberose mix with the dry greenness of oakmoss and vetiver. Underneath sit the animal warmth of amber, oud, civet and castoreum, the resin of frankincense and a light smokiness. The sweet, spicy note comes from the Indian spices, and the overall feel sits between chypre and oriental.

Ryukyu / 琉球

8.3

Auphorie · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Auphorie Ryukyu / 琉球 is a unisex scent that puts mango, pineapple and sea salt side by side for a tropical island feel, and it sits closest to leisure and evening wear. The fruity and salty sides come through together: mango and pineapple bring sweetness while sea salt and sea breeze cool it down. Hibiscus and frangipani add a floral layer, and kokutō sugar and musk soften the sweetness. The accords lean fresh, aquatic and floral, with a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with night out close behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Hémisphère Sud and Escada Nectar de Costa Rica have a close profile.

La Lanterne Rouge

7.3

Auphorie · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Auphorie La Lanterne Rouge is a spicy, sweet unisex scent built on saffron, date, goji berry and red mandarin orange, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It opens with saffron, date, goji berry and red mandarin orange, giving a warm, fruity start. The heart brings crab apple blossom, red peony and red osmanthus for a soft floral note. The base rests on Brazilian rosewood and ambergris, which read woody, oriental and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few voters have rated them, so treat that with caution. Most voters pick evening, followed by nights out, while leisure and daytime wear come further behind. It has been discontinued. Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi and Simone Andreoli Rose of Dangerous Flamenco have a close profile.

Tenmoku I - Mei Hua San Nong

8.5

Auphorie · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Auphorie Tenmoku I - Mei Hua San Nong is a unisex perfume that pairs a sweet floral core with spicy, resinous and smoky depth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so treat both as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to a particular time, and as a unisex scent it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It opens on Chinese plum wine. The heart brings wintersweet, red plum blossom and white plum blossom into a sweet floral mix. The base of Indian sandalwood, oud, ambergris, musk and resins adds woody, animal and smoky depth, with a spicy, oriental thread running through.

Luoshen

8.3

Auphorie · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Auphorie Luoshen is a unisex chypre that sets bright citrus and floral notes against a green, earthy and woody backdrop. The floral side carries lotus, golden osmanthus, Chinese jasmine sambac and Chinese peony, while mandarin orange and Chinese pomelo peel add a clear, citrusy lift. Oakmoss and soil build a green, damp, earthy base, and oud and amber keep it woody and warm. Powdery and aquatic touches soften the edges, and Sichuan pepper leaves a faint spicy trace. Guerlain Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Lumière (1984) (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tabac Cha Cha

7.0

Auphorie · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Auphorie Tabac Cha Cha is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around tobacco, coconut and single malt whisky. The notes read as one whole: tobacco and tobacco flower set a dry base while coconut milk, syrup and banana add a creamy, fruity sweetness. Single malt whisky, sherry cask and bourbon whiskey barrel bring a boozy, oriental warmth, and oud, musk and Indian sandalwood finish it with a resinous depth. Sweet potato, taro and true sago palm soften the gourmand side. Those after a close profile to Auphorie Tabac Cha Cha could also look at Grande Karak Sisha and Profumum Roma Gioiosa.

L'Anima della Rosa

8.4

Auphorie · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Auphorie L'Anima della Rosa is a floral, sweet unisex scent deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Rose sits at the centre: white rose and red rose join honeysuckle, lily and wild jasmine. Passion flower and acacia widen the floral side, while Earl Grey tea and spices add a dry, slightly sharp edge. Woods, moss, musk and ambergris form a soft, woody foundation underneath. The notes don't separate into stages; the scent reads as one floral-spicy whole from start to finish. It suits anyone looking for rose in a sweet, spiced frame, and it sits comfortably on both men and women.