The Perfume Library

84 perfumes

Synesthesia

mesOud · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Synesthesia is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy start that leans on animalic, resinous and smoky tones, with a woody and earthy character. The notes read as a single whole: juniper, cinnamon, cumin and pimento draw a spicy frame, while sandalwood, cedar and oud lay down the woody base. Civet, castoreum and deer musk add animalic depth, frankincense and myrrh bring resin, and labdanum and Baltic amber add oriental warmth. Cocoa and vanilla soften the edges a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits those who like dense, dark scents. Amouage Epic Man and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Old Bazaar

9.3

mesOud

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Old Bazaar is a resinous, smoky and gourmand unisex scent led by oud, tobacco and coffee. Oud, tobacco and coffee form the backbone. Pine tar and patchouli add a smoky, earthy edge, while benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten and soften it. Jasmine, tuberose and damask rose bring a floral layer, and sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver firm up the woody base. Spicy and animalic tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. The vote count is small, but the scores are high. Its dense, heavy build suits those who like this character, and it reads as equally fitting for men and women. Réminiscence Patchouli and El Nabil Black Afghan have a close profile.

Ayasofya

9.2

mesOud

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Ayasofya is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance built around oud, saffron and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Oud and sandalwood form a woody base, while saffron and pink pepper add spice. Damask rose, vanilla and coffee soften that hard edge, and the accords lean resinous, earthy and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. As a unisex scent it suits both women and men. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

2 AM

9.5

mesOud · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

mesOud 2 AM is a dense, smoky unisex scent built on cognac, rum, cigar and tobacco, with spices and oud running through it. Those who rated it find both longevity and sillage very strong: it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around you. The votes are few, but all point the same way. It suits someone who wants to leave a clear trail rather than wear something quiet. Spicy, woody and animal accords lead, joined by resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery tones. Cognac, rum and cigar set the character, while coconut and cocoa add a sweet softness. Castoreum, skunk accord and ambergris deepen it. Rook Perfumes Rook and Hermès Agar Ébène have a close profile.