The Perfume Library

Roi d'Orient

7.9

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Roi d'Orient is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built on Arabian amber, white pepper and musk. Arabian amber leads at the top, white pepper adds spice in the heart, and musk softens everything at the base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with powdery, creamy and resinous touches that give it a warm, dense texture. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen season. It sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. It reads masculine. Narciso Rodriguez Santal Musc and Rituals Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient / Eau d'Orient

8.0

Rituals · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient / Eau d'Orient is a feminine scent where vanilla and frankincense set a sweet, smoky base, softened by lilac and woods. The scent reads as a single whole: vanilla and frankincense carry the sweetness and the smoke, Persian pepper adds a spicy warmth, lilac brings a powdery softness, and woods leave a dry line underneath. The overall impression is oriental, warm and sweet. Most voters recommend autumn and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters mostly see it as feminine. Mercedes-Benz Club Black and Bois 1920 La Vaniglia have a close profile.

Fleurs de L'Himalaya

7.3

Rituals · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Fleurs de L'Himalaya is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on wild orchid, Himalayan peony and musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office rather than evenings or nights out. More than half of voters call it feminine, while the rest see it as modern or classic. Wild orchid opens with a floral freshness, Himalayan peony softens the heart, and musk remains at the base. The accords centre on fresh, citrus and floral, with a fruity, sweet side and a slightly synthetic edge. Zara Unusual Flower and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo L'Eau have a close profile.

Bleu Byzantin

7.2

Rituals · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rituals Bleu Byzantin is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance where citrus and green tones lead, leaning towards everyday wear in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear come first, followed by the office, with sport not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with the coolness of water mint and moves into blue juniper at the heart. In the base, pine wood and cypress set a woody, spicy ground. Beneath the fresh, aquatic feel there is a fruity sweetness. Dior Higher and Hugo Boss Elements Aqua have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar

8.0

Rituals · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Nuit d'Azar is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, lightly fruity and woody body, aimed at men. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for daily use and leisure, with business a close third. It reads masculine and modern. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and green leaves. In the heart, sage, geranium and raspberry take over, the raspberry softening the sweetness a little. The base of vetiver, patchouli and copaiba balsam adds a woody, spicy footing. Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

The Ritual of Sakura / Blossom Water - Cherry Blossom

7.5

Rituals

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Essentiel

7.4

Rituals · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Rituals L'Essentiel is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy streak over a woody base. Bergamot and citrus notes give it a bright start, and peppermint cools it further. Cardamom, ginger and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and patchouli build the woody base, with moss lending a slightly earthy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and summer suits it too. Daily wear, leisure and the office are its main settings; half of the voters find it masculine, and many call it modern.

The Ritual of Oudh pour Homme

8.3

Rituals · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rituals The Ritual of Oudh pour Homme is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It is built around tobacco leaf, leather and oud. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, while bergamot lightly brightens the heavier notes. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and oriental, with the leathery side never fading far into the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out; summer is rarely chosen. It reads clearly masculine. Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or

7.3

Rituals · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men built around cardamom, pine and patchouli. It reads fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. The warm spice of cardamom sits beside the resinous coolness of pine, while patchouli lays a woody base underneath. A synthetic accord adds a clean, modern edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It is used mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Half of the voters call it masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and David Beckham Instinct (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Ritual of Mehr / The Ritual of Happy Buddha / Happy Mist - Sweet Orange & Cedar

7.6

Rituals · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Oriental Essence - Oasis Verte

7.5

Rituals · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Oasis Verte pairs the brightness of pink pepper, grapefruit and Sicilian lime with a base of vetiver and patchouli; it has been discontinued and is aimed at men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the leading occasions, and it mostly reads masculine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green, led by pink pepper, grapefruit and Sicilian lime in the top. The heart of ginseng, violet and rhubarb keeps that freshness going. In the base, Haitian vetiver, patchouli and oak pull the scent in a woody, earthy direction.

L'Éclat

7.6

Rituals · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rituals L'Éclat is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, neroli and mimosa, where a fresh, floral character is softened by a sweet, creamy warmth. The notes read as one blend: neroli and mimosa bring a floral brightness, while sandalwood grounds it in a woody, creamy base. The sweetness is clear, a spicy touch stays in the background, and a synthetic accord can be felt in the mix. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters pick it most for fall and spring, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine gets the most votes for its character, but many also call it masculine, so it moves easily between the two.

The Ritual of Dao / Yin - Organic White Lotus & Yi Yi Ren

7.8

Rituals

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre

8.1

Rituals · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Rituals Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Built on amber, musk and elemi resin, it reads as a single whole. The sweet, gourmand side dominates, softened by a creamy, powdery touch; spicy, woody and oriental accords add depth, while the resin keeps it balanced. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings, though it also works for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Kerosene Promises, Promises have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Sultan de Muscat

7.2

Rituals · 2015

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Oriental Essence - Sultan de Muscat is a spicy, woody masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring behind them and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Close to half of those voting call it masculine, and many also find it classic. It opens with juniper and nutmeg, then moves into a woody, aromatic heart of lavender, thyme and cedarwood. Patchouli, leather and musk form the base, while the accords lean spicy, resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery. The overall impression is dry, warm and oriental. Montale Black Musk and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.

Rêve de Hanami

6.7

Rituals · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rituals Rêve de Hanami layers Japanese cherry blossom over pear, lychee and bergamot for a fresh, fruity women's scent. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. It opens with pear, lychee and bergamot, which give a fresh, juicy fruit feel. Japanese cherry blossom brings a soft floral heart. In the base, dry woods, patchouli, amber and vanilla sweeten it and leave a creamy, woody finish. Afnan Perfumes Floral Bouquet and Création Lamis Espy have a close profile.

Océan Infini

7.1

Rituals · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Océan Infini is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance built around spindrift, lily of the valley and nashi pear. It reads as a single piece: the freshness of spindrift is joined by the juicy fruitiness of nashi pear, the floral lightness of lily of the valley and the soft touch of white musk. The fresh, citrusy side dominates, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Roberto Cavalli Acqua have a close profile.

The Ritual of Ayurveda / Chakra Water - Indian Rose & Himalaya Honey

7.6

Rituals

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Oriental Essence - Rose de Shiraz

7.7

Rituals · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Rose de Shiraz is a fresh, floral rose with a green, lightly fruity edge, written for women and suited to everyday wear. Damask rose leads, ambrette softens it, and rhubarb adds a green, slightly tart brightness. Fresh and floral accords dominate, while the sweet and fruity side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Unique Damaszener Rose and Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb have a close profile.

Auspicious Dragon

7.4

Rituals · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rituals Auspicious Dragon is a unisex scent that sets the sweet floral tone of jasmine and tonka bean against a woody, spicy base of cedarwood and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer getting very few votes. Leisure and evening wear lead, with daytime and night out close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads as open to both. As a whole it smells sweet and floral: jasmine and Brazilian tonka bean give a soft, fruity warmth, and cedarwood steadies it with a dry, woody tone. Somalian frankincense adds a spicy, slightly synthetic sheen that keeps the sweetness warm. Its profile is close to Emil Élise Unfolding Echo and Art Brüt Idealvorstellung.

Soleil d'Or

7.0

Rituals · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Soleil d'Or is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pear and bergamot, light and fruity. In the heart, lotus and freesia add a soft, floral, aquatic touch. Musk and cedarwood settle the base into a gentle woody finish. Birkholz Citrus Splash and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy in Heaven have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Oasis de Fleurs

7.5

Rituals · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rituals Oriental Essence - Oasis de Fleurs is a women's scent that pairs a fresh opening of Brazilian mint, mandarin orange and bergamot with a floral heart of rose, heliotrope and Indonesian orchid. It opens fresh and citrusy with Brazilian mint, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart turns floral with Jasminum auriculatum, Indonesian orchid, heliotrope and rose, and it settles on hibiscus seed, sandalwood and moss, which add a green, creamy, aquatic base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern.

Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar

7.9

Rituals · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rituals Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar is a floral, sweet gourmand perfume, powdery and creamy with a spicy edge, that suits cold-weather evenings and reads clearly feminine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daytime. Most voters call its character feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, Florentine iris and rhubarb, fruity and slightly powdery. Rose, almond milk and pomegranate form the heart, softening it into something creamy. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla anchor the dry-down in a sweet, warm, oriental mood.

The Ritual of Karma (2016)

8.3

Rituals · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral