The Perfume Library

Amber of Yemen

8.4

El Nabil

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

El Nabil Amber of Yemen is a warm, oriental unisex scent in which floral, sweet and spicy sides rest on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is linked mostly to evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Bergamot and rose give a bright start, while geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Sandalwood, cedar, amber and patchouli leave a woody, sweet, resinous warmth underneath. The overall impression is a dense, spiced, soft amber.

Royal Gold (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

El Nabil

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Royal Gold Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, creamy and powdery floral-oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It opens with jasmine, and the heart brings rose, vanilla and gourmand notes. The base of vanilla, ambergris and musk softens everything. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, with a light spicy warmth over a floral core. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while leisure and daily wear still get a share. Asabi № 3 Intense and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Musc El Quraishi (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

El Nabil Musc El Quraishi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral feel with powdery, creamy musk and sweet vanilla. It opens with green notes, and rose and violet give the heart a floral frame. In the base, amyris, cedarwood, vanilla and white musk take over, settling on a woody footing that turns sweeter and dries down creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though on few votes. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter also in the mix. It sits most easily in leisure, office and daily wear. Musc Shamal by Armani Privé and Roses Vanille by Mancera have a close profile.

Musc Halima (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

El Nabil

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Halima Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued, but its warmth suits autumn and winter evenings. Vanilla and chocolate open the scent, sweet and rounded. White blossoms in the heart soften that sweetness, and the base of tonka bean and musk dries down creamy and slightly powdery. Citrus and spicy accents stay in the background, giving it an oriental frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Al Rehab Choco Musk and Câline Vanille No. 25 have a close profile.

Musc Love (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

El Nabil

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Love Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery, creamy feel; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, which brings a fresh, citrusy lift. In the heart, jasmine and vanilla take over and the floral side turns sweeter. Sandalwood sets the base, giving the scent a creamy, powdery footing while a spicy touch stays in the background. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring is the most recommended season, with autumn and summer close behind, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. Victoria's Secret Gilded Vanilla and Victoria's Secret Lavender & Vanilla - Relax have a close profile.

Musc Makkah (Extrait de Parfum)

7.7

El Nabil

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Makkah Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent led by vanilla, almond and cinnamon, suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick it for evening and nights out, and it also works for leisure and daily wear. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. It has been discontinued. The scent stays sweet and creamy from start to finish: vanilla and almond form a gourmand base, cinnamon adds spice, and raspberry and strawberry bring a fruity sweetness. Osmanthus lends a soft, powdery floral touch, while amber wraps everything in oriental warmth. Anfas Ishq Special and Anfas Ishq have a close profile.

Black Afghan (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

El Nabil

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Black Afghan Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and suggest evening or a night out; spring sits further back and summer comes last. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with oud, cedarwood and vanilla, the smoky woodiness of the oud softened by the sweetness of the vanilla. The heart brings vetiver, ginger and jasmine, a spicy, floral turn. Sandalwood, patchouli and saffron close it out, drying down resinous, oriental and faintly animal.

Musc Blanc (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Blanc Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, powdery and creamy white musk scent for anyone, and it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, ylang-ylang, lily and galbanum, giving a fresh, slightly green floral start. In the heart, peach, jasmine, iris and rose sweeten it and add a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, moss, white musk, woody notes and amber settles into a creamy, warm finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with office use close behind, and less often for nights out. Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oud Orient

7.8

El Nabil

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

El Nabil Oud Orient is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out. It opens with benzoin and frankincense, which give a warm, resinous start. Patchouli adds an earthy depth in the heart, and sandalwood and vanilla carry the base into a woody, gourmand sweetness. Spicy, powdery, smoky and leathery touches strengthen the oriental character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime, leisure and business. It reads masculine. Molinard Vanille Patchouli and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Musc Sultan (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

El Nabil

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Sultan Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy oriental that suits evenings and nights out; it is unisex, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with mugwort and lemon, where the citrus freshness soon gives way to a floral heart of rose and cypriol. The base is led by amber, musk and cedar, leaving a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Animal and synthetic tones add a slight edge to the blend.

Black Iris

8.1

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Green

El Nabil Black Iris is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a powdery, woody body with a smoky edge, and it sits easily in daytime wear. It opens with galbanum, mandarin orange, orange blossom and mastic, which give it a green, bright start. In the heart, iris, vetiver and cedarwood bring out the powdery, woody side. The base of frankincense and benzoin leaves a smoky yet sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Daily wear and office use lead, and it also works for leisure time. Brecourt Eau Trouble and Prada Purple Rain have a close profile.

Musc Coco (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

El Nabil

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Coco Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around coconut, vanilla and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with some also choosing it for nights out and evenings. It suits men and women alike. Fruity notes and coconut lead at the top, while jasmine and vanilla push the heart in a floral, sweet direction. Musk softens the base and dries down into a creamy warmth. Fruity, oriental and synthetic tones also run through the accords.

Oud Black

7.6

El Nabil

Green · Spicy · Woody

El Nabil Oud Black is a smoky, woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads as masculine. Vetiver opens green and earthy, with frankincense adding a resinous weight in the heart. In the base, benzoin sweetens while patchouli keeps it dry and earthy. Spicy, oriental and animal accords keep the whole warm and dense.

Baby Musc (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Baby Musc Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery scent built on white musk and cedarwood, with a soft, creamy unisex character. It has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom. In the heart, jasmine, iris and white blossoms form a floral cloud, lightened by aquatic and fruity touches, while the sweet, creamy side stays in the background. In the base, cedarwood and white musk close it with a clean, powdery, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads neutral, suiting men and women alike. Valjues 19 | Nineteen and Abaco Glitter have a close profile.

Black Mango

6.4

El Nabil

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

El Nabil Black Mango is a sweet, fruity unisex scent built on mango, rose and sugar, with oud and musk underneath; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer and spring close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, followed closely by business and evening. Mango and sugar give it a gourmand, sweet character. Rose adds the floral side, while oud brings a woody, smoky edge; musk softens and holds them together. Spicy and oriental touches in the accords keep the fruit from reading light, giving it more depth.

Oud Royal

7.9

El Nabil

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

El Nabil Oud Royal is a unisex scent built around rose, oud and white musk, pairing floral sweetness with a smoky, resinous woodiness. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than as separate top, heart and base stages. Rose gives a floral, sweet face, oud adds an earthy, smoky and slightly animalic depth, and white musk softens the spicy oriental character. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting widely. The vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. Its dense, heavy build suits both men and women. Roberto Cavalli Tiger Oud and Cartier Oud & Rose have a close profile.

Musc El Body (Extrait de Parfum)

7.0

El Nabil

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Musc El Body Extrait de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral musk that suits unisex wear from daytime to evening, though it has been discontinued. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, then business and evening, with some choosing it for a night out. Floral notes and peach open the scent. Rose and aquatic flowers form the heart, while vanilla and white musk soften it into a powdery base. The synthetic and animal accords stay in the background beneath the floral character.

Musc Adem (Extrait de Parfum)

7.7

El Nabil

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Adem Extrait de Parfum opens with petitgrain, neroli and bergamot, then softens into orange blossom and white musk; it is classed as a men's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The vote count is small, so treat these ratings as approximate. The top notes of petitgrain, neroli and bergamot give a fresh, slightly green citrus start. Orange blossom adds a soft floral heart, and white musk settles into a clean, lightly woody base. Its profile is close to Mugler Cologne and Goutal Les Colognes - Néroli.

Musc Black

7.2

El Nabil

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

El Nabil Musc Black is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance in which lavender, rosemary and oakmoss take the lead. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is more an impression than a firm verdict. It reads as masculine. Bergamot, lemon and geranium open fresh and bright. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and white blossoms come forward. The base of oakmoss, cedar, musk, cistus and patchouli sets an earthy, smoky, woody ground, while the spicy and oriental accords add warmth. Cartier Santos (Eau de Toilette) and Etro Patchouly (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Musc Imran (Extrait de Parfum)

8.6

El Nabil

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Imran Extrait de Parfum is a spicy, powdery men's scent that opens with nutmeg, clove and lemon and sweetens into musk and tonka bean. The top notes of nutmeg, clove and lemon give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, almond, jasmine and violet soften it into something creamy and powdery. The base of musk, tonka bean and oakmoss sets a sweet, gourmand and slightly earthy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable at close range without filling the room. It reads masculine. Voters rate its value for money very highly, though the vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. Rasasi Emotion for Men and Jeroboam Boha have a close profile.

Musc Night (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

El Nabil

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Musc Night Extrait de Parfum is a fresh citrus scent that settles into a spicy, woody and resinous warmth, sold as a men's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so these figures are only a rough guide. The Extrait de Parfum concentration fits that picture. The top is bright with peppermint, pink pepper, orange and lemon, while nutmeg and grapefruit add spice and a sharper citrus edge. The heart brings vetiver, jasmine, ginger and cedarwood forward. In the base, sandalwood, frankincense, labdanum and patchouli leave a resinous, powdery and slightly leathery warmth.

Musc Mumaiz

7.6

El Nabil

Fresh · Green · Sweet

El Nabil Musc Mumaiz is a unisex scent that links an opening of ginger and saffron to a woody heart of oud, tobacco and patchouli. Ginger and saffron give the top a spicy start. In the heart, oud, tobacco and patchouli take over and push the scent towards woody and earthy ground. Vanilla and amber in the base add a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth, while the fresh and green facets stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It can be worn by men and women alike, and it has been discontinued. Jusbox Golden Serenade and Harry Lehmann Oud have a close profile.

Lune de Miel (Extrait de Parfum)

6.3

El Nabil

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

El Nabil Lune de Miel Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent where rose and saffron sit on a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. The top notes are rose and saffron, giving a floral, spicy start. In the heart, plum and apple bring a soft, fruity sweetness. The base of patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood weighs in at the end, settling into a gourmand, woody and oriental warmth. The overall impression is a sweet, creamy, spicy floral that leans neither masculine nor feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Musc Tropical

8.0

El Nabil

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

El Nabil Musc Tropical is a unisex scent with a fresh, floral and fruity character that leans sweet. Passion fruit, orange and mango open it with a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, magnolia, blossoms and white peach soften that brightness, and the scent moves toward floral and sweet. The base rests on white musk, hibiscus and blond woods, with red fruits keeping the sweetness going. The oriental accord adds a little warmth. Its profile is close to Escada Island Kiss (2004) and Tapputi Tahara Pink Musk.