The Perfume Library

Luna Nectar

7.0

Monkoku · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Monkoku Luna Nectar is a sweet women's fragrance that pairs a bright, fruity opening of bergamot, white peach and Italian mandarin orange with a floral orange blossom heart. The opening is fresh with bergamot and Italian mandarin orange, softened by the gentle sweetness of white peach. In the heart, orange blossom leads, with Nympheal® and Haitian vetiver adding a light touch. Vanilla and musk smooth the base, while Ambrofix and Akigalawood® keep a synthetic shimmer running through it. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. It is sold as a women's fragrance. Parfums de Marly Valaya and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Pretty Peony have a close profile.

Tropenzo

6.8

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Monkoku Tropenzo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character with a fruity sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and projection good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. Its unisex build, together with the sweet and spicy accords, keeps it close to an easy everyday wear. Hyacinth and pineapple open it with a bright, juicy start. In the heart, iris, pink pepper and jasmine bring a floral touch with a little spice. Vetiver, patchouli and musk settle the base into something earthy and soft, while vanilla and amber deepen the sweetness. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole scent.

Ägäis I

7.8

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monkoku Ägäis I is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance that pairs bergamot and lemon with a light herbal touch. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as suitable for men and women alike, with an easy, daytime feel. It opens with bergamot, lemon and green notes, with fruity and spicy touches among the accords. In the heart, herbs, floral notes and jasmine soften the freshness. The base of amber, musk and woods leaves a warm, clean finish. Zara Lisboa and Al Haramain L'Aventure have a close profile.

Arctic Valor

8.3

Monkoku · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monkoku Arctic Valor is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, softened by floral and green touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and can be worn by anyone. It opens with bergamot and lemon grass, bright and citrusy. In the heart, Turkish black tea, magnolia and rose appear, the florals tempered by the dry tea note. The base of vetiver, musk, sandalwood and cedar settles into a woody footing. Boadicea the Victorious Lavish and Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves have a close profile.

Velvet Leaf

7.6

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Monkoku Velvet Leaf is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly sweet softness, worn by men and women alike. The top notes are heliotrope and linden tree, opening on a floral, sweet freshness. In the heart, broom and jasmine sambac carry the floral thread. The base of ambroxan, vetiver and woody notes settles it onto a dry, earthy ground, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and they rate its value for money highly. With few votes so far, these ratings are still tentative. Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia and Afford Fresh Bloom have a close profile.

Velvet Intrigue

7.7

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monkoku Velvet Intrigue is a unisex chypre that moves from a fresh opening of lime, lemon and bergamot into vetiver, leather and oakmoss. The citrus-led top notes give a green, fresh start. In the heart, jasmine, May rose, violet and tuberose add a floral layer. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss is woody and earthy, with clove and nutmeg adding spice and vanilla softening the finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and voters rate its value for money highly. It suits men and women alike. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Lubin L de Lubin have a close profile.

Baronel

8.9

Monkoku · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Monkoku Baronel is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet character over a spicy, woody and creamy base. It opens with bergamot, amaretto, rum and blackcurrant, so fruit and sweetness show up right away. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and patchouli blossom pull it towards a woody, oriental feel. In the base, labdanum, Siam benzoin and vanilla settle into a creamy, warm sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. Its sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather best. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Sospiro Il Padrino and Bujairami Maestro have a close profile.

Brandy Ice

7.8

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Monkoku Brandy Ice opens with apple and rum and settles into vanilla and cedarwood, a fresh, fruity unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Voters also rate its value for money highly. Apple and rum lead the top, while pineapple and bergamot in the heart keep the fruity, citrusy picture cool. Vanilla brings sweetness to the base, and cedarwood adds a woody balance. It sits between fresh and gourmand, with a light spicy edge.

Royal Pralin

8.0

Monkoku · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Monkoku Royal Pralin is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built on vanilla and orange blossom, resting on sandalwood and myrrh. Vanilla comes first, and orange blossom in the heart adds a floral sweetness to it. Sandalwood and myrrh wrap the base. Among the accords, fruity, gourmand and sweet lead, while the spicy and powdery touches stay in the background and soften the creamy texture. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. The scent doesn't lean to one gender and can be worn by anyone. Profumum Roma Vanitas and Birkholz Satin Vanilla have a close profile.

Blackberry Whisper

7.7

Monkoku · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Creamy

Monkoku Blackberry Whisper opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant before softening into pink musk, magnolia and white musk, a fruity, sweet fragrance for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted so far, so that picture is tentative. Voters rate its value for money very highly. It is presented as a women's fragrance. The citrus top gives a fresh, fruity start. Toward the heart the creamy accord comes forward, with the musks and magnolia rounding off the sweetness. In the base, Indian sandalwood settles the scent onto a warm, woody footing. Initio Musk Therapy and Scentiments Musk Treatment have a close profile.

Timeless Desire

8.0

Monkoku · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Monkoku Timeless Desire is a warm unisex fragrance where floral, spicy and resinous accords meet a woody base. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage strong, so it makes itself known from the first hours. Its rich, full build points to cooler weather and evening wear. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with fig, saffron, honey and violet, with sage drying them slightly. In the heart, nutmeg, osmanthus, jasmine and rose add a warm floral note. The base of whisky, leather, oud, vanilla and cinnamon leaves a resinous, sweet and spicy trail. Nishane Nefs and Scentiments Honey Oud have a close profile.

Sweet Memories

8.3

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monkoku Sweet Memories is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper, bergamot and Turkish rose, then settles into vanilla and patchouli, pairing freshness with sweetness. The top notes are pink pepper, blue ginger, bergamot and green notes, so it starts fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant add a soft, fruity touch. The base turns woody, powdery and sweet through vanilla, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good and consider it very good value, though the number of votes is small. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Nishane Ani (Extrait de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla have a close note and accord profile.

Dark Syrup

8.1

Monkoku · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Monkoku Dark Syrup is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that opens on resins and spicy notes and deepens into syrup, precious woods and amber notes. The top is built from resins and spicy notes. Balsamic notes and spices carry the heart, and the base is dominated by syrup, precious woods and amber notes. Sweet, spicy, woody, oriental and resinous accords shape the whole, and the dry-down settles into a warm, sweet, woody base. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as unisex, suited to both men and women, and is also rated well for value. Its profile is close to Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022 Generation Man and Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert.

Almond Dream

8.5

Monkoku · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Coconut Lush

8.1

Monkoku · 2025

Sweet · Powdery · Creamy

Monkoku Coconut Lush is a sweet, powdery and creamy unisex fragrance built around milk, cocoa and vanilla. The top opens with milk, Mystikal® and ambrette seed. At the heart, white tea, frankincense, cotton flower and jasmine soften the composition. The base brings cocoa, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla, where it turns sweeter and settles into its creamy character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the sample is small. Its soft, enveloping style reads comfortably on anyone. Emmanuel Levain Sweet Tonka and The Dua Brand Milkylicious have a close profile.

Noir Vocalist

7.4

Monkoku · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Monkoku Noir Vocalist is a unisex scent that opens with cinnamon and lavender and settles into benzoin, labdanum, tonka bean and vanilla, leaning spicy and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. No clear season or occasion stands out, and as a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. In the top, warm cinnamon spice sits beside the fresh side of lavender. The heart of benzoin and labdanum builds a resinous, slightly smoky base. In the dry base, tonka bean and vanilla leave a creamy, powdery sweetness, while floral and green touches keep it balanced.

Chayora

8.3

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monkoku Chayora is a fresh, citrusy and green tea scent, unisex in character, with a light floral touch softened by a little spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits close to easy everyday wear. It opens with orange, bergamot and lime, a bright citrus start. Turkish black tea, cinnamon and green tea then come forward in the heart, bringing out the tea's green, lightly spiced side. Musk and precious woods close it softly and cleanly. Nicolaï Eau d'Été and Nishane Wūlóng Chá have a close profile.

Lyra Glacé

8.5

Monkoku · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Monkoku Lyra Glacé is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a creamy vanilla and caramel sweetness. It opens with blood orange, lavender and bergamot in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral note, while cinnamon and Glycyrrhiza glabra add a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, musk and caramel settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone who enjoys sweet, floral scents. Casamorati Lira and Afford Lemon Cake have a close profile.

Citrus Vault

7.3

Monkoku · 2026

Monkoku Citrus Vault is a men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of bergamot, pineapple and grapefruit against a heart of cedarwood, patchouli and jasmine, and settles on dry woods and oakmoss. At first spray, bergamot and grapefruit give a fresh, slightly bitter citrus lift, while pineapple sweetens it with a soft, fruity edge. In the heart, cedarwood and patchouli bring a woody, faintly damp depth, and jasmine adds a floral note that takes some of the hardness off. The base is led by dry woods and oakmoss, so the scent moves from sparkling citrus toward a dry, earthy, woody finish. Its profile is close to Nishane Hacivat and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Creamwood Spirit

7.0

Monkoku · 2026

Fresh · Woody · Creamy

Monkoku Creamwood Spirit is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh feel with a creamy, woody character. It opens on cedar and sandalwood, which set a woody base, while frankincense and Turkish rose soften the heart. Musk, gaiac wood and amber sit underneath, and the scent dries down to a warm, creamy woodiness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits anyone after a calm, soft woody scent without a gendered lean. Le Labo Gaiac 10 and Dossier Musky Gaiac have a close profile.

Candy Bloom

7.5

Monkoku · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Monkoku Candy Bloom is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness. It opens with raspberry, sweet and fruity. The heart brings jasmine sambac, magnolia and peony into a floral bouquet, while the aquatic accord adds a clean, watery lift. Musk in the base softens everything and dries down powdery and warm. The sweetness stays restrained, and the fresh floral side leads. For those who like jasmine and magnolia, Louis Vuitton Moon Tale and Kenzo Ciel Magnolia have a close profile.

Lumora

7.9

Monkoku · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Monkoku Lumora is a unisex fragrance that opens with hazelnut and pear, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and saffron, and rests on oud and vanilla. The top notes of hazelnut and pear give a sweet, fruity start. In the heart, rose and jasmine lead while saffron adds a spicy warmth. The base of cistus, oud and vanilla dries down into a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. An aquatic accent sits quietly inside the floral and sweet structure as a fresher tone. Its oriental character is the strongest, softened by the flowers and fruit. Amouage Guidance (Eau de Parfum) and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral