The Perfume Library

Oud Damascena

7.6

Katana · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Katana Oud Damascena is a smoky, resinous woody-rose scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays on the skin for hours and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Bengal oud and oud form the backbone, with smoke and smoky notes carrying it into a leathery, animal depth. Damask rose, rose otto and May rose soften that rough texture with a floral touch, while yuzu adds a thin citrus lift. Oakmoss and ambergris round it out with dryness and warmth.

Khaan

7.6

Katana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Khaan opens fresh and citrusy before turning floral, spicy and oriental; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Pink lotus and Italian green mandarin orange give it a bright start. At the heart, Turkish damask rose, Saudi Arabian taif rose, Persian saffron and Himalayan jasmine lead, and the floral, sweet side takes over. Cambodian oud and Siberian deer musk leave a woody, creamy, faintly animal trail at the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Levent La Bohème and Xerjoff CoExistence have a close profile.

Fleur de Oud

7.7

Katana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Fleur de Oud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the warmth of oud, leather and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most of those who rated its lasting power say it stays on the skin for a long time. It reads unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Lemon, green mandarin orange and jasmine give a fresh, floral opening. In the heart, Malayan and Thai oud, rose otto, leather and peach come forward, and the base of caramel, amber, tobacco and fruit chewing gum adds a sweet, resinous warmth. The animal and leathery tones balance the fresh citrus side.

Santal Segar

8.0

Katana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Santal Segar is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around May rose, rose otto and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with May rose, rose otto and summer flowers for a floral freshness. In the heart, yuzu and bergamot keep the citrus note going while vanilla and sandalwood soften it. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Feminine, classic and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably across genders. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Ambra et Fleurs and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.

Hayal

6.7

Katana · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Katana Hayal is a floral, sweet and gourmand unisex fragrance that has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There is not enough information to tie it to a season or occasion; it can be worn by men and women alike. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as a single piece. Jasmine sambac, white blossoms and lily of the valley form the floral side, while vanilla, tonka bean and amber pull it towards a creamy, resinous, oriental sweetness. Orange adds a little brightness to the dense blend. Câline Vanille No. 25 and Nihan Nihan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cuir Vicuna

7.2

Katana · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Katana Cuir Vicuna is a unisex scent that links the brightness of bergamot, cinnamon and orange to a leathery, smoky base of Russian castoreum and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and orange giving a citrus lift, while cinnamon adds spicy warmth. In the heart, frankincense, black tea and Siam benzoin bring a resinous, slightly green softness. The base of Russian castoreum, patchouli and vetiver settles it into a leathery, woody, earthy dry-down. Longevity and projection are rated good, though few have voted. The leathery, smoky build suits cooler weather, and it can be worn by anyone. Its profile is close to SuléKó Baba Yaga and Zara LTH/02 Leather Freestyle.

Vanille Exotique

8.5

Katana

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Katana Vanille Exotique is a unisex scent built around orange, mandarin orange and Thai oud, with citrus, spicy and smoky sides. It has been discontinued. At the start, orange, citron and mandarin orange give a bright citrus lift. In the heart, frangipani and pink lotus add a soft floral touch, while the base is led by Thai oud and Bourbon vanilla. Vanilla sweetness rides on a woody, resinous and faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Wearable on men and women alike, it sits close in profile to Pacific Perfumes Simply Paradise and Roso Tenebris Orange.

Green Oud

7.7

Katana · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Green Oud is a unisex fragrance that pairs Thai oud with pine and cedarwood, lifted by citrus and peppermint freshness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter the least chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night out close behind. The scent is fresh and green: bergamot and citrus notes are cooled by peppermint and myrtle. Pine, cedarwood and camphor wood build a woody backbone, while Thai oud adds an earthy, faintly animal depth. Jasmine and chasteberry keep the floral side in the background. Parfümerie Brückner Pour Homme and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Orange Cordoue

7.3

Katana · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Katana Orange Cordoue is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of orange, tangerine and lemon against amber, sandalwood and Cuban tobacco. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few people have voted, so those ratings deserve some caution. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Citrus and fruity accords lead, with exotic fruits adding sweetness. Beneath them runs a woody, resinous and spicy warmth. Siberian castoreum and musk give it a slightly animal, leathery depth.

Hikaye

7.5

Katana · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Katana Hikaye is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery warmth and a touch of spice; it has been discontinued. As a whole, the scent builds on the creamy floral quality of tuberose and white blossoms. Japanese black tea adds a green, fresh note, while amber and woody notes bring a sweet, resinous, oriental depth. Fruity and gourmand shades stay in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most who rated longevity score it high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its balanced profile sits comfortably on both men and women.

Je Vois Encore Qadah dans Tes Yeux

7.0

Katana · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Katana Je Vois Encore Qadah dans Tes Yeux is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance with a resinous, leathery and woody warmth, suited to cooler evenings. The scent reads as a single flow: jasmine and rose set a floral base, while sandalwood, patchouli and oud ground it in woody depth. Leather and tobacco add a smoky edge, and vanilla and balsam sweeten and soften it all. Frankincense and myrrh carry the resinous side, with mandarin orange and bergamot adding a light freshness in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick nights out and evenings, with leisure wear in third place. It reads unisex and has been discontinued. Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra and Amouage Interlude Black Iris share a close profile.

Noisette d'Asie

7.5

Katana

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Katana Noisette d'Asie is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against a spicy, woody, resinous backdrop; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters give longevity a high score, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It opens with chocolate, hazelnut and Thai oud. Amber, cocoa, tobacco and oud form the heart, and the base settles into almond, pistachio, date, raisin and cardamom. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and earthy, with leathery and animal tones kept in the background.

Oud Chaotique

7.5

Katana · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Katana Oud Chaotique is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex fragrance led by Assam oud, vanilla and amber. The notes read as one whole: Assam oud and fossilised amber lay a woody, resinous base, while La Réunion vanilla and benzoin pull it towards a gourmand sweetness. Ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch, cedarwood and rosewood carry a dry, spicy woodiness, and the animal accord gives the warm picture a rougher edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It is a dense, oriental scent that suits both men and women. Al Haramain Oudh 36 and Emper Best Dark Oud have a close profile.

Amarok

8.3

Katana · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Katana Amarok is a unisex scent that sets the green coolness of pine, black spruce and blue cypress against the smoky depth of birch tar, oud and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it long-lasting. Winter and autumn lead, spring follows closely, and few pick summer. It suits leisure time and evenings, and also works for a night out. It opens with balsamic notes, red pine, Japanese yuzu and blue cypress, which give a resinous, green and sharp feel. In the heart, jasmine, American magnolia and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of birch tar, Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and amber leaves a smoky, leathery and earthy trail.

Zakhrafa

6.4

Katana · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Katana Zakhrafa is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on cherry, hazelnut chocolate and chocolate cake over a floral base; it has been discontinued. Cherry, hazelnut chocolate and chocolate cake make up a sweet, creamy gourmand side. White blossoms, lily of the valley and Jasminum grandiflorum give that sweetness a floral weight, while Colombian coffee adds a faint bitterness. The accords also show fruity, powdery and resinous touches. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and close to half of the voters find the sillage high. The vote count is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. It suits anyone, regardless of gender, who enjoys sweet fragrances. Its profile is close to Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink and Panouge Datura Amaretti.

Majestic Musk

7.9

Katana · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Katana Majestic Musk is a warm, animal-tinged unisex scent in which citrus and floral notes sit on a spicy, woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Lemon and citrus fruits open bright, while Bulgarian rose and Persian saffron turn that into a floral, spicy warmth. Tobacco absolute, Cambodian oud and oakmoss absolute add an oriental, woody depth, and Siberian deer musk with ambergris keeps it soft and animalic underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of ratings is small. Its oriental, woody character suits men and women alike. Xerjoff Tempest and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.

Tabac Mystique

7.9

Katana · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Katana Tabac Mystique is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that softens the warmth of tobacco and honey with citrus and white florals; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, with longevity slightly ahead. The number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. The scent moves along as one piece: tobacco, tobacco absolute and honey build a sweet, creamy base, brightened by orange and citrus notes. Ylang-ylang, frangipani and white gingerlily add a soft floral touch, while Peru balsam, styrax and vanilla bring a resinous, gourmand warmth. Green and spicy accords round it out with a fougère feel.

Jardin Kitayama

8.1

Katana · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ambre Fumé

7.8

Katana · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Katana Ambre Fumé is a unisex scent that darkens a sweet, gourmand character with spice, resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, which suits anyone wanting a dense, warm scent. The vote count is small, though, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. Vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and almond carry the sweetness, while roasted chestnut adds a baked warmth. Cardamom and clove bring spice, and amber, benzoin and frankincense give a soft resinous body. Thai oud and gaiac wood add a smoky depth.

Elixir Attar x Katana - 1001 Nights

7.7

Katana · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Katana Elixir Attar x Katana - 1001 Nights is an oriental unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy streak over a woody, resinous and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens on aniseed, black pepper, saffron and pink pepper, with oud and elemi resin adding a woody weight beneath the spice. In the heart, Taif, Bulgarian and Turkish roses meet honey and tobacco, while heliotrope brings a powdery softness. The base of Philippine and Papua oud, leather, benzoin, vanilla and amber turns sweeter yet rests on an animal, smoky darkness. Its profile is close to Elixir Attar Melange and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977).

Gold Thai Oud

7.9

Katana

Fresh · Floral · Green

Katana Gold Thai Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets Thai oud beside amber and vetiver. Bergamot, citrus notes and mint give it a fresh, green lift, while rose and champaca add a soft floral side. Coffee bean and amber carry the sweet, resinous part, and Thai oud with vetiver brings a woody, spicy and slightly animal depth. The notes don't split into stages; the scent moves as one balanced whole between fresh and warm. It shares a close profile with Balenciaga Florabotanica and Olfactive Pharmacy Thymus.

Musk al Muluk

8.6

Katana · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Katana Musk al Muluk is a floral, sweet unisex scent that pairs jasmine with musk and oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the small number of votes makes this a first impression. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on either men or women, with a dense, oriental feel. Jasmine leads, appearing three ways: sambac, absolute and grandiflorum. Siberian and Tibetan musks soften it, while Cambodian oud and Turkish rose add a woody, animalic, leathery depth. The sweetness never gets buried under the flowers, and the whole reads warm.

Fars

7.6

Katana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Katana Fars is a unisex scent that sets citrus and spice against the smoky woodiness of Assam oud, gaiac wood and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters rate the longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. It is made as a unisex scent and does not read clearly masculine or feminine. Lemon and orange form the bright side. Black pepper, clove, turmeric and Persian saffron add a sweet, spicy warmth, and ylang-ylang brings a soft floral touch. Beneath it all lies a woody, smoky base. The notes have no top-to-base split, so it reads as a single whole.

Katana · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green