The Perfume Library

Amber & Fig

7.7

Label

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Label Amber & Fig is a unisex scent built around fig leaf, grapefruit and amber, opening fresh and green before settling into a creamy, resinous warmth. Grapefruit, lemon and fig leaf give the top a bright, green start. In the heart, almond milk adds a creamy softness while jasmine and pink pepper bring a floral, slightly spicy edge. The base of sandalwood, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It gets the most votes as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Close in profile are L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier (Eau de Toilette) and Federico Cantelli Fico.

Maltol & Cinnamon

7.6

Label

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Label Maltol & Cinnamon is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits cool autumn and winter days. The top holds walnut, maltol and caramel; in the heart, cinnamon, red currant and blackberry set a spicy edge against the sweetness. The base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and sandalwood settles into a creamy, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings. Feminine votes run slightly ahead of masculine ones. Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) and Hormone Serotonin have a close profile.

Oud & Musk

7.0

Label

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Label Oud & Musk is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by oud, musk, leather and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, while summer trails far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most read it as masculine. It opens with bitter orange and tagetes, then moves into a spicy, slightly fruity heart of raspberry, cumin and black pepper. The base of oud, musk, leather, amber, vetiver and cedarwood is earthy, resinous and smoky. Montale Aoud Musk and Al Haramain Black Oudh have a close profile.

Vanilla

7.4

Label

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Label Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with vanilla, caramel and amber forming a warm, creamy whole. It opens with bitter orange, saffron and tagetes, which give it a spicy edge. In the heart, caramel, coconut and amber soften the sweetness and add a creamy warmth. Vanilla and musk take over in the base, and the scent settles into a sweet, oriental, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. French Avenue Eclair Affaire and Khadlaj Caffé Latte have a close profile.

Juniper Wood

7.0

Label

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Label Juniper Wood is a fresh, green and spicy unisex fragrance built around lavender, black pepper and juniper berry, suited to daytime and office wear. It opens with lavender, black pepper and cardamom, a cool and peppery start. Coriander and juniper berry bring a green, resinous heart. Musk and amber soften the base and settle it into a woody dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a good number find it feminine.

Olive Wood & Leather

7.2

Label

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Label Olive Wood & Leather is a sweet, spicy woody unisex scent with leathery and resinous sides, leaning towards autumn and spring. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer trails far behind. Leisure and evening are the most named occasions, and it also works for the office. It reads slightly more masculine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens with caramel, saffron and lemon, so sweetness and spice come first. In the heart, gurjum balsam, cedarwood and sandalwood give it a woody body. Vetiver, labdanum, oud and vanilla then settle into a creamy, resinous, leathery base. Maison Asrar III Thriller and Versace Ambre Nectar have a close profile.

Salt & Cyclamen

6.7

Label

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Label Salt & Cyclamen is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with an aquatic feel softened by a sweet warmth. It opens with ozone, clean and airy. The heart brings honey, cyclamen and ylang-ylang into a floral sweetness, and the base of musk, patchouli and vanilla settles it onto a powdery, warm footing. A spicy edge stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daytime wear. It reads somewhat more feminine, though it works as unisex. Guerlain Embruns d'Ylang and Jo Malone Sea Daffodil have a close profile.

Frangipani

7.7

Label

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Label Frangipani is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Lily of the valley and orange blossom give it a fresh floral start, while plum and pear add a soft fruity heart. Vanilla, honey and gaiac wood weigh on the base, pulling the scent towards a powdery, creamy and slightly resinous sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, and business and evening also getting votes. Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Frangipane and M. Micallef Ananda have a close profile.

Amber & Rosewood

7.4

Label

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Label Amber & Rosewood is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around oud, rosewood and amber. It opens with bergamot and lemon for a light freshness, while nutmeg adds a spicy warmth. At the heart, oud, rosewood and cedarwood form a woody core. The base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and amber settles into something creamy, resinous and sweet. Its sillage is moderate and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters are split between calling it feminine and masculine.

Lily & Tangerine

7.5

Label

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Label Lily & Tangerine is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with tangerine, lemon, jasmine and lily, a cool floral-citrus start. In the heart, rose, magnolia and violet soften the floral side, while musk, sandalwood and amber leave a sweet, woody base. Aquatic and green accents keep it light. Acqua di Giò and Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ylang Ylang & Musk

7.3

Label · 2020

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

Label Ylang Ylang & Musk is a floral fragrance with a powdery, lightly spicy softness, made for women and suited to spring and summer days. The top notes of lemon, bergamot and jasmine open fresh. In the heart, ylang-ylang and magnolia bring the floral side forward, while ginger adds a faint spice. The base of musk and vanilla softens everything into a powdery warmth, with the aquatic and animal tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure time, nights out and workdays. Cuarzo The Circle Amethyst and RNC Eau Noble have a close profile.

Pine & Sandalwood

7.8

Label · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Label Pine & Sandalwood is a fresh, green and woody fougère with spicy touches, a unisex scent with a forest feel. The top notes are bergamot, nutmeg and black pepper, giving a bright freshness with a little spice first. At the heart, vetiver, sage, maritime pine and lavender bring out the green, herbal side. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss and patchouli settles it onto an earthy, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It is unisex, not leaning masculine or feminine. Majouri One Of A Kind and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Label · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy