The Perfume Library

Dark Matter

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elixir Attar Dark Matter is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on clove, saffron, cardamom and ginger, with bergamot and blackcurrant softening the spice. The heart turns floral and sweet with honey, date, Taif rose and jasmine sambac. The base dries down on oud, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli, while animal and leathery tones stay in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. Prin Arsalan and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

Ghaliya Rosarie

8.4

Elixir Attar

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elixir Attar Ghaliya Rosarie is a dense, rose-led unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, and leans towards fall and spring. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night out, with fall and spring leading the seasons and winter close behind. It reads as unisex. Taif rose, Persian rose and Turkish rose form the core. Saffron and Indian oud add a spicy, woody depth, while Mysore sandalwood and Omani frankincense pull it towards the resinous and creamy. Himalayan deer musk and ambergris leave a sweet, powdery, slightly animal warmth. Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire IV and Faizal Privée Imperial Ghaliya have a close profile.

Mythique (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Mythique Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent that sets whisky, rum and cognac against tobacco, vanilla and chocolate. It opens with whisky, rum, saffron and cognac, giving a boozy, spiced first impression. In the heart, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, honey and coffee take over, turning creamy and oriental. Deer musk, ambergris and Indian oud leave a woody, resinous warmth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score both high. Its rich, full build reads unisex, equally at home on women and men. Initio Side Effect and Guerlain Ambre Samar have a close profile.

Huaxia (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Elixir Attar · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Cohiban Coffee Oud Extreme (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Elixir Attar · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Cohiban Coffee Oud Extreme Extrait de Parfum is a dense unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand core against smoky, animal and resinous tones. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as good too, though the vote count is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. It suits those who want a heavy fragrance that stays through the day, and it can be worn by men and women alike. Honey absolute and chocolate bring the sweetness, while tobacco absolute and cigar add a spicy, smoky edge. Oud, gaiac wood and Mysore sandalwood form a woody backbone, and Indian jasmine sambac adds a floral softness. The accords gather all of this into an oriental frame. ScentStory 24 Gold Oud Edition and Montblanc Star Oud have a close profile.

Thanaya (Extrait de Parfum)

9.2

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Thanaya Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built around Taif rose, oakmoss and amber, with rose and oud leading; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single rose-led whole. Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose sit alongside Papua oud and Bengal oud. Saffron, spices and leather give the floral body a spicy, leathery edge. The accords also lean woody, animal, resinous, earthy and smoky. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong; longevity is rated 8.5 out of 10, and although the vote count is small, the direction is clear. It reads unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Spirit of Japan (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Elixir Attar · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Spirit of Japan Extrait de Parfum sets a spicy opening of clove, cinnamon and turmeric against a smoky, woody base of Papua oud, Vietnamese oud and sandalwood. The top carries clove, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon and aniseed, with gardenia adding a soft floral touch. The heart holds labdanum, heliotrope, cumin and cypress, while the base is dominated by the two ouds, musk, benzoin and ambergris. The overall impression is green, resinous, earthy and slightly animalic, with a fresh edge in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a unisex scent for those who enjoy dense oud and spice. Amouage Bracken Man and Lush Breath of God have a close profile.

Cohiban Coffee (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Elixir Attar · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Cohiban Coffee Extrait de Parfum is a gourmand, smoky and sweet unisex scent in which coffee, cigar and tobacco are softened by honey, chocolate and vanilla. Jasmine and honey open with a floral sweetness. In the heart, coffee, cigar, tobacco and chocolate come forward, with honey carrying on. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood settle the scent onto a creamy, woody and resinous ground. Earthy and spicy sides keep the sweetness in check. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage stays moderate. That suits anyone who wants a scent felt at close range rather than one that fills the room. It sits equally well on men and women. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Niche 4 All Honey Tobacco have a close profile.

Oud Narcotique (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Elixir Attar · 2025

Green · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Iris Chypre (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Elixir Attar · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Iris Chypre Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets powdery iris against a resinous, woody chypre base. It opens with bergamot, clove, cinnamon and ginger, so citrus and spice sit side by side. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and may rose add a floral heart. The base leans on orris absolute, vanilla, cedarwood and oakmoss, drying down powdery, creamy and slightly green in a chypre mood. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It reads unisex, and its powdery, resinous character suits cooler weather. The Dua Brand Gold Label and Scentiments Signature No.1 have a close profile.

Kinam Kodo

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ballad Irone: Apres Le Soir (Extrait de Parfum)

8.7

Elixir Attar

Floral · Fruity · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Ballad Irone: Apres Le Soir Extrait de Parfum is a floral, powdery unisex scent built around Taif rose, Egyptian jasmine and irone. Its longevity is rated strong, and nearly all voters find it lasts a long time. Sillage is good: it leaves a noticeable trail without overwhelming. A concentrated fragrance that can sit comfortably on men and women alike. The floral, powdery character leads throughout, while peach and French blackcurrant absolute add a fruity sweetness. Persian saffron, Omani green frankincense and Malayan oud bring woody, oriental and animal tones that deepen its chypre-style texture.

Rosa Animalica (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Elixir Attar

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Rosa Animalica Extrait de Parfum is a floral and oriental unisex scent that sets a sweet, powdery rose against an animalic warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so even a light application makes itself felt. It doesn't lean to one gender and reads comfortably on both women and men. Rose dominates: Taif rose, white rose, Bulgarian rose and Persian rose sit side by side, with jasmine and ylang-ylang adding a softer floral note. Honey and vanilla push it sweeter, while deer musk, civet and ambergris bring the animalic side. Patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, chypre-like base. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Givenchy Ysatis have a close profile.

Chen Xiang

8.3

Elixir Attar

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elixir Attar Chen Xiang is a unisex scent built on Chinese white tea, Chinese Blue Lotus and Chinese oud, pairing a floral softness with a smoky, woody depth. The notes read as one whole: white tea and blue lotus bring a gentle floral note, while the oud lays down a woody, smoky base. Mongolian deer musk and ambergris add an animal, resinous warmth, and the spicy, oriental side stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. The votes are few, so this is only a rough guide. The scent has a dense, oriental character that suits both men and women. Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Excellent Amber and Arte Profumi Harem Soirée have a close profile.

Royal Luban (Perfume Oil)

8.1

Elixir Attar · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Elixir Attar Royal Luban perfume oil opens on saffron, frankincense and gardenia and settles into Vietnamese oud and patchouli, a floral, resinous and woody unisex scent. Saffron, frankincense and gardenia lead from the start; labdanum and gardenia carry the heart, and vetiver, Vietnamese oud and patchouli form the base. The overall impression is floral, green and spicy, over a creamy, smoky, earthy and faintly leathery woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex, and its dark, resinous, smoky character suits those who like rich, unhurried scents. The Merchant Of Venice Precious Woods and Amouage Tribute have a close profile.

Youxia (Extrait de Parfum)

8.6

Elixir Attar · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Youxia Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green core with spice, wood and a touch of smoke. Yuzu, Sichuan pepper and ginger open fresh and sharp. The heart is crowded with flowers, among them geranium, jasmine, osmanthus, neroli and Chinese rose, while the chrysanthemums and hyacinth carry the green side. Sandalwood, Chinese oud and musk settle into a creamy, resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted so far. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a spicy floral with a dark wood base. Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily and Al Haramain Oudh 36 Nuit have a close profile.

Zen Garden: Kyoto (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Elixir Attar

Green · Resinous · Earthy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Zen Garden: Kyoto Extrait de Parfum is a green, smoky unisex scent built around hinoki cypress and Vietnamese oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though few people have voted, so that picture is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it is hard to say when it suits best, but it sits comfortably on anyone as a unisex fragrance. It opens with gardenia leaf and magnolia leaf, giving a cool, green first impression. In the heart, hinoki cypress and Vietnamese oud take over and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of resins, sandalwood and white pepper settles into a warm, resinous finish.

Agar Fougere (Extrait de Parfum)

8.6

Elixir Attar

Floral · Green · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Agar Fougere Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that wraps a fougère frame in a floral, spicy, woody oriental layer. It opens with cinnamon, true lavender, basil and bergamot: a spicy but fresh start. Heliotrope, geranium and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. The base rests on cedarwood, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli, a woody, green, earthy footing that Thai oud, frankincense and vanilla turn warmer and more oriental. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. The profile suits men and women alike. Clive Christian X Neroli and Nishane Favonius have a close profile.

Melange

8.5

Elixir Attar

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elixir Attar Melange is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy and woody character over a resinous, smoky base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The sample is small, but most voters find it long-lasting. Its warm, dense build keeps it gender-neutral, reading comfortably on both women and men. It opens with saffron, aniseed and cardamom for a spicy start. Taif rose, musk and boronia then add a soft floral heart. In the dry-down, oud, vanilla, ambergris, myrrh and musk take over, settling into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky warmth. Gritti Florian and Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams have a close profile.

Bab Sharif

8.7

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elixir Attar Bab Sharif is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which rose is deepened by spice, oud and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are still tentative. It reads as unisex, and its dense, heavy build suits cooler weather best. It opens spicy with clove, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. In the heart, Taif rose, white rose and jasmine form a floral core, which frankincense and date sweeten. The base of Cambodian oud, myrrh, amber and vanilla leaves a wide, creamy, woody trail.

Babylon Ballad Ischtar Edition

8.3

Elixir Attar · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elixir Attar Babylon Ballad Ischtar Edition is a unisex scent led by oakmoss, jasmine and patchouli, pairing a fresh, floral side with a woody, resinous depth. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Oakmoss, jasmine and patchouli carry most of the weight, while labdanum, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, resinous floor. Orange and lavender add freshness, and caraway brings a spicy edge. The accords also include sweet, creamy, fruity and leathery sides. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though with few votes so far this is a tentative impression. It suits men and women alike and has a rich, dense character. Elixir Attar Babylon Ballad and Amouage Beloved Man have a close profile.

AlGhaliya Bulgare Fleuri et Animalique (Perfume Oil)

9.0

Elixir Attar

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Elixir Attar AlGhaliya Bulgare Fleuri et Animalique (Perfume Oil) is a unisex perfume oil that pairs Bulgarian rose, tuberose and gardenia with deer musk and ambergris. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage moderate. As an oil, it should sit close to the skin and stay for a long time. The rating is high, though from few votes, and the balance suits both men and women. The scent as a whole sits between floral and animalic. Bulgarian rose, tuberose, gardenia and lilac carry the flowers, while blue lotus and pink lotus add an aquatic freshness. Deer musk, ambergris, Sri Lankan oud and Mysore sandalwood give it a creamy, woody, leathery and earthy depth.

Kalevala

8.2

Elixir Attar · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elixir Attar Kalevala is a woody unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green forest against a floral, resinous and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens on frankincense, pine and berries, cool, resinous and lightly fruity. In the heart, lily of the valley, Finnish rose and gardenia add a creamy floral softness. The base brings smoky, earthy birch tar, rounded off by fossilised amber, labdanum and cedarwood. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays for a long time close to the skin without filling the room. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with a rougher, more natural character than everyday fragrances. Elixir Attar Royal Luban (Perfume Oil) and Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market have a close profile.

Rhapsody

8.3

Elixir Attar · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Elixir Attar Rhapsody opens with petitgrain and mandarin orange, then settles into tobacco, geranium and amber, a resinous, spicy unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat these ratings with caution. It is unisex and suits both men and women. The opening is a bright citrus lift from petitgrain and mandarin orange, softened by Kashmiri deer musk. Tobacco and geranium lead the heart, and the base of amber, myrrh, benzoin, patchouli, moss and ambergris sets a warm, animal, chypre-leaning ground.