The Perfume Library

188 perfumes

Black Amsterdam

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ayat Black Amsterdam is a men's fragrance that opens with apple, bergamot and blackcurrant and settles onto a woody, smoky base. The fresh, citrusy top turns fruity with pineapple. In the heart, Moroccan jasmine, rose, patchouli and birch lead, with the birch pulling the scent in a smoky direction. The base holds musk, oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla, and a synthetic edge runs through to the end. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer get the most votes, and daily wear, leisure and business are the top occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Legacy 1 / ليجاسي

7.9

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bloom Eudwin / بلوم أودوين

7.5

Ayat

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ayat Bloom Eudwin is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a spicy, powdery oriental base. It opens with bitter almond, black cherry and jasmine, and the heart of Turkish rose, tuberose and plum keeps that fruity floral mood going. In the base, tonka bean, cinnamon, clove and sandalwood carry it into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer slightly behind. It is chosen most for leisure and nights out, and also gets votes for business and evening wear. Ayat Anosha and Lattafa Qimmah for Women have a close profile.

Black Shine / لمعان أسود

8.0

Ayat

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Ayat Black Shine is a men's fragrance that opens with pepper and bergamot, with lavender and vetiver giving the heart a green, fougère character. Those who rated it find both longevity and sillage strong. The fresh, spicy build leans clearly masculine. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are best taken loosely. The top is pepper and bergamot; the heart brings lavender, vetiver, geranium and pink pepper. The base of ambergris, cedarwood and labdanum leaves a resinous, woody floor. Oriental and fougère accords add a warm layer over the freshness. Maddox and Mills Cool Craft and Ajmal Kuro have a close profile.

Pink Gold

7.9

Ayat

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ayat Pink Gold is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of blackcurrant, peach and bergamot with a floral heart of orange blossom and jasmine sambac. Apple also sits among the top notes, keeping the start juicy and bright. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and aloe vera add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla settles into something sweet, creamy and lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its value for money also scores high. It is positioned as a women's perfume.

Anosha / أنوشا

7.8

Ayat

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ayat Anosha / أنوشا is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that warms cherry and almond sweetness with spice and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It is rated well for value. It reads as a feminine fragrance. It opens with black cherry, bitter almond and cherry liqueur leading. In the heart, Jasmine sambac, plum, sour cherry and Turkish rose pull the fruit towards a floral side. The base of cinnamon, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood settles it into a powdery, creamy, sweet warmth. Tom Ford Lost Cherry and Nusuk Muharib have a close profile.

Dreaming / دريمينج

6.6

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ayat Dreaming is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, lemon and Sicilian orange. The top is three citrus notes side by side. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Nigerian ginger add spice, softened by Tunisian neroli. The base holds gaiac wood, ambroxan, Chinese black tea and frankincense. The overall feel is aquatic and green, with the spice kept in the background. Voters find the longevity moderate and the sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this reading is tentative. Avapari Citrus Ceylon and BBS Soaps Timelapse have a close profile.

Prestige of Oud / هيبة العود

7.8

Ayat

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ayat Prestige of Oud / هيبة العود is a sweet, gourmand and resinous oud scent with a unisex character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters giving them high marks, though the sample is small, so this is not conclusive. It is also rated well for value. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. It opens with saffron and oud, then praliné, rose and amber come forward in the heart. The base returns to oud, with vanilla and musk. The sweet, gourmand side is balanced by woody, oriental and resinous accords, and there is a synthetic accord too. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Zimaya Noor Oud have a close profile.

Blueberry Musk / بلوبيري مسك (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ayat

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Desire / شهوة

7.9

Ayat

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ayat Desire / شهوة is a unisex scent with a spicy, woody and resinous character, suited to those who like rich, oriental-leaning fragrances. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up, and it reads as unisex rather than masculine or feminine. It opens with frankincense, oud and rose. Raspberry and saffron in the heart add a spicy, slightly fruity warmth, and amberwood, benzoin and geranium settle it onto a resinous, earthy base. Leathery and animal touches deepen the dark mood. Avapari Oud Berry and Ajmal Noble Notes have a close profile.

Musk Areej / مسك اريج

7.0

Ayat

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ayat Musk Areej / مسك اريج is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, powdery side, made for women. It opens with white blossoms and lychee; the heart of raspberry, peony and rose keeps the floral-fruity line going. In the base, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it, leaving a powdery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and just over half of voters rate its longevity high, though the number of votes is small. The fresh, sweet build suits everyday wear. Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb & Rose and Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One have a close profile.

Blue Moon

7.5

Ayat

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ayat Blue Moon is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a woody backbone. It opens with the coolness of mint, lemon and grapefruit, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The heart brings jasmine, nutmeg and ginger, and the base settles into cedar, sandalwood and white musk. Fruity and sweet touches soften the freshness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, resinous trace in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though from only a small number of votes. Its value-for-money rating is high. Its profile is close to that of La Rive Ironstone and Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue.

Envy / حسد

7.4

Ayat

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ayat Envy / حسد is a feminine fragrance that sets floral and fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. The top notes are orchid, heliotrope and mandarin orange, so the floral side opens with a fresh, fruity lift from the mandarin. In the heart, gourmand notes and tropical fruits bring the sweetness forward. At the base, vanilla, sandalwood and musk soften everything into a creamy, powdery finish. Riiffs Shanaya and Lattafa Yara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Legacy 3 / ليجاسي

7.7

Ayat

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ayat Legacy 3 / ليجاسي is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper and moves into a floral heart of orange blossom and rose; it has been discontinued. The top pairs the citrus freshness of bergamot and lemon with a light touch of pink pepper and the softness of coconut. In the heart, orange blossom and rose give a floral face, sweetened by gourmand notes. The base of musk, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy warmth, while the fruity and gourmand accords keep the sweet character in front. Nobile 1942 Perdizione and Xerjoff Nero70 have a close profile.