The Perfume Library

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

Ma Nishtana

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ma Nishtana is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance whose warm, smoky and animalic side dominates. Amber, sandalwood, saffron and cardamom form its backbone. Leather, cumin and black pepper sharpen the spicy, leathery feel, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy depth. Rose stays in the background, softening the rough edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; summer is a rare pick. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Amouage Epic Man and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Nimitr / นิมิตร

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nimitr / นิมิตร is a floral, green and smoky chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, leather and birch tar. Nimitr wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Classified as a men's fragrance, most votes call it masculine or classic. Jasmine absolute, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral base, while galbanum and bay leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth. Leather, birch tar and tobacco give it a smoky, leathery character, with civet and castoreum adding an animalic depth.

Mohragot

8.0

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Mohragot is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, pairing a floral, woody character with a green, fougère freshness; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, Thai vetiver and sandalwood form the woody, earthy body of the scent. Jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang soften it with floral notes, while cinnamon and clove add a spicy warmth. Frankincense, myrrh and Thai oud bring a resinous, lightly smoky depth, with the fresh green side still audible alongside them. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come first. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. Jacomo Jacomo de Jacomo and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.

Natsumeku / 夏めく

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfum Prissana Natsumeku / 夏めく is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of tangerine, yuzu and bergamot against the woody air of hinoki wood and Palo Santo. The citrus notes lead: tangerine, yuzu, mandarin orange and bergamot give it a fruity brightness. Neroli and rose otto keep the floral side soft, while artemisia, lavender and camphor add a green, cool edge. Oakmoss and orris butter ground it in a woody, lightly powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a good number call it feminine. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Truefitt & Hill Mayfair have a close profile.

Sahar / سحر

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Sahar / سحر is a unisex scent that pairs sweet florals with a spicy, resinous and smoky character on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is thought to suit evenings and nights out best, followed by leisure time. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, with a fair share calling it feminine. The notes read as a single whole: cinnamon, saffron, clove and nutmeg give a spicy warmth, jasmine and rose absolute carry the floral side, and date adds sweetness. Frankincense, myrrh and birch tar bring a dark, smoky resin, while patchouli and vetiver ground it in wood.

Mandarava

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Mandarava is a dense unisex scent that joins floral notes with green, spicy and woody tones in a chypre frame. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose, gardenia and champaca form the floral side. Oakmoss and vetiver lay a green, earthy base, while cinnamon, cumin and coriander bring the spice. Amber, frankincense, myrrh and Assam oud add a resinous, smoky warmth, and civet leaves an animal trace. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfum Prissana Thichila and Prin Ganja Kasturi have a close profile.

Thichila

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Thichila is a floral and spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. It reads closer to masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes come across as one whole rather than in stages: tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute and rose form a floral backbone, while saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg warm it with spice. Frankincense, myrrh, Thai oud and Mysore sandalwood add a resinous, woody, smoky depth, and civet leaves an animal trace.

Chetyre / Четыре

8.0

Parfum Prissana

Green · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Chetyre / Четыре is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent led by oakmoss, tar and Russian leather. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent moves as a single piece. Pine needle, fir balsam and black spruce give it a resinous forest air, while tar and oakmoss pull it towards earthy smoke. Russian leather and mushrooms add an animal edge, and lavender and mimosa soften that heavy texture a little. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick autumn, then winter. It is worn mostly for leisure and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Jacomo de Jacomo and Prin Mongolian Mriga have a close profile.

Nesnás Qareen

8.2

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nesnás Qareen is a spicy, sweet and smoky unisex fragrance that has been discontinued; its warm, resinous, leathery character suits those who like rich scents. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are substantial, so it works for either. Cinnamon, saffron, cumin and nutmeg make up the spice, while dried apricot, date and halva bring the sweetness. Leather, tobacco, labdanum and frankincense lay a resinous, smoky base beneath, and the fire and ash notes add a burnt, earthy edge. The fruity sweetness and the animalic, leathery side keep each other in balance.

Dunhuang / 敦煌

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Prissana Dunhuang / 敦煌 is a sweet but shadowed unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers against spice and smoke. Mandarin orange, tangerine and kumquat form a bright citrus base, while jasmine absolute, osmanthus and magnolia add floral sweetness with a touch of plum. Cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring the spice forward, and incense and Lapsang Souchong tea carry a smoky edge. Sandalwood, cedar and amber give a warm woody ground, and civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tom Yum / ต้มยำ

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfum Prissana Tom Yum / ต้มยำ takes its name from the Thai soup and is a fresh, citrusy, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Lemon, lime, grapefruit and kaffir lime leaf give it a sharp, tangy brightness. Lemon grass and coriander add a green, spicy side, and Thai ginger makes that spice more pronounced. Patchouli lays a woody base underneath, while jasmine absolute softens the citrus a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters recommend summer and spring. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though some find it feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime and Florame Fraîcheur Boisée.

Akhetaten

8.0

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Akhetaten is a spicy, resinous and smoky floral with leathery and animal edges, giving it a dark, dense character; it is unisex. The opening is warm and dry, led by liquorice, saffron, nutmeg and cinnamon. Rose absolute, pink lotus and jasmine bring a floral softness at the heart, with ylang-ylang sweetening it. The base settles into a smoky, resinous depth of suede, birch tar, frankincense, myrrh and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Parfum Prissana Sahar and Strangers Parfumerie Ember have a close profile.

Nefer

7.6

Parfum Prissana

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nefer is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. In Nefer, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and black pepper build a spicy warmth. Amber, benzoin and frankincense set that warmth on a resinous base, while smoky and green touches and fruity tangerine sit at the edges. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, spring follows, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine.

Maruyama / 丸山

6.9

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Maruyama / 丸山 is a unisex scent built around lovage root, camphor and ambrette seed, with a green, woody and smoky feel. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence: a spicy, resinous ground with fresh, green tones above it. Chamomile and rose otto add a soft floral touch, while cedarwood and vetiver give it a woody, earthy backbone. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. It sits between masculine and feminine. Dsquared² He Wood Rocky Mountain Wood and Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki have a close profile.

Lágrima Sagrada

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Lágrima Sagrada is a green, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around copal resin, oakmoss and spikenard. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it is picked mainly for leisure and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, with feminine not far behind. It reads as a single whole: a fresh, green base with a spicy, earthy, woody body. Cedar, Palo Santo and Australian sandalwood carry the wood, while frankincense and myrrh deepen the resinous, smoky side. Cumin adds spice and tomato leaf sharpens the green. PK Perfumes Ere and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Le Cirque Bleu

8.6

Parfum Prissana · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Le Cirque Bleu is a green, woody and leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and evening wear best; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, tobacco absolute, patchouli and vetiver carry the weight, while Russian leather, castoreum and civet add an animal depth. Provençal lavender absolute, thyme, rosemary and bergamot open this dark structure with a green, aromatic freshness, and pine needle and spruce bring a cool, resinous note. The overall impression is spicy, earthy and dry. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, evening and night out are favoured equally. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it reads comfortably on either. Missoni Missoni Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Hermès Rocabar (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ayutthaya / อยุธยา

7.7

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ayutthaya / อยุธยา is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent with a dark, dry feel, smoky and earthy underneath. Cinnamon, clove and cumin set the spicy tone, while incense, amber and benzoin turn it into a resinous warmth. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, and jasmine absolute softens the dry edges a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Votes for classic and modern sit close together. Prin Krissana / กฤษณา and Gritti Saraj have a close profile.

Savitri / สาวิตรี

7.7

Parfum Prissana

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Savitri / สาวิตรี is a unisex chypre that sets bright citrus and green tones against a floral, spicy and smoky core. Tangerine, mandarin orange and lime bring brightness, sitting beside jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and May rose. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody floor, while cumin, civet and frankincense add a spicy, animal and resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters see its character mostly as classic, followed by masculine and feminine. Spring and fall lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the favored occasions. Parfum Prissana Hayra / เหรา and Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre have a close profile.

Karuna / กรุณา

7.6

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Karuna / กรุณา is a unisex scent with a floral and spicy character, lifted by fresh, green and resinous sides. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits anyone who wants a scent that stays noticeable for a long time. It is written for men and women alike, without leaning to either side. Tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute, ylang-ylang and orange blossom build the floral core, while cinnamon, cardamom and clove bring spice, and sandalwood and benzoin add woody, resinous warmth. The accords also carry animal and earthy touches, with tangerine adding a fruity brightness. Parfum Prissana Hirun / หิรัณย์ and Parfum Prissana Tirtha / तीर्थ have a close profile.

Tirtha / तीर्थ

7.7

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Tirtha / तीर्थ is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green floral side against a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evenings and nights suit it too. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably either way. Jasmine sambac and white champaca build the floral side, while galbanum and herbs add a green freshness. Camphor and lemon grass keep it bright. Underneath come sandalwood, frankincense, benzoin and smoke, with cinnamon and clove adding a light spicy warmth.

Hayra / เหรา

7.5

Parfum Prissana

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Hayra / เหรา is a unisex chypre built around oakmoss, camphor and jasmine, with citrus and green notes alongside; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. The scent leans spicy, smoky and earthy. Oakmoss and vetiver lay an earthy base, camphor and galbanum add a cool green edge, and jasmine softens the floral side. Sandalwood, benzoin and frankincense bring a resinous, woody warmth. The notes read as a single whole rather than in stages.

Hirun / หิรัณย์

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Hirun / หิรัณย์ is a chypre-leaning unisex fragrance built around vervain, oakmoss, jasmine absolute and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer a clear minority. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office or daily wear. Vervain and lemon give it a fresh, green edge, while jasmine, neroli and rose supply the floral core. Oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame, and amber, musk and sandalwood add warmth beneath. Civet brings an animal depth, cumin and nutmeg a spicy touch, and orris butter a powdery softness.

Vallée des Roses

7.8

Parfum Prissana

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Vallée des Roses is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental unisex scent that sets Persian rose and Damask rose against cinnamon, black pepper and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so little more can be said about when to wear it. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. The roses sit at the centre, with jasmine sambac rounding out the floral side. Cinnamon and black pepper bring spice, while vanilla and date add sweetness. Sandalwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss form a woody base, and myrrh and elemi resin give it a resinous warmth. Roja Parfums Aoud and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.