The Perfume Library

Plum in Cognac

8.3

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac is a unisex gourmand whose fruity, sweet side is deepened by spice, smoke and resin. Rum absolute, plum and vanilla form the sweet, ripe-fruit core of the scent, while cinnamon and immortelle absolute add a spicy, faintly smoky warmth. Peru balsam and cistus bring a resinous softness, and Haitian vetiver and osmanthus round it out with woody and floral touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac Vintage 24 and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

Praline in Maple

8.2

Scents of Wood · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Scents of Wood Praline in Maple is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex scent built around Peru balsam, roasted chestnut and frankincense. It reads as one piece: the gourmand sweetness of balsam and chestnut is checked by black pepper, pink pepper and clove. Cedarwood and gaiac wood lay down a woody, faintly smoky floor, while Indonesian patchouli adds depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Emir Camp Fire have a close profile.

Vanilla in Bourbon

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Scents of Wood Vanilla in Bourbon is a unisex perfume where a sweet, gourmand character is deepened by spice, resin and smoke. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it surrounds the wearer without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, leaning slightly feminine. Cinnamon and cardamom give the sweet vanilla a spicy warmth, while lemon zest lightens it a little. Frankincense and myrrh add a resinous, smoky depth, and gurjum balsam, gaiac wood and ambreine settle it onto a soft, woody base. The overall feel is warm, sweet and dark. Its profile is close to Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser and Maison Margiela By the Fireplace.

Bread in Chestnut

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Scents of Wood Bread in Chestnut is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex fragrance led by chestnut, cardamom and patchouli. Chestnut and cardamom come forward, while patchouli and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody base, with frankincense and Siam benzoin adding resinous warmth. Tonka bean absolute carries it into a creamy sweetness, and Tunisian rosemary and French bran absolute give it a spicy, faintly smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Sandalwood in Oak

7.4

Scents of Wood · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Sandalwood in Oak is a woody, resinous unisex scent that pairs sandalwood with gaiac wood and frankincense. Sandalwood and gaiac wood form the backbone, with sage adding a green freshness and pink pepper a light spice. Caramel and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy softness, while orris root and musk give it a powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a close third and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though daily and business use also get votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close.

Hinoki in Hinoki

8.0

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Scents of Wood Hinoki in Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent led by cypress, Texas cedar and frankincense. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cypress and Texas cedar build the woody frame, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth. White thyme and clove leaf bring a spicy, green freshness, and moss pulls the forest feel closer to the earth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters tend to call it masculine, with classic second. Mazzolari Alchemico and The Different Company Gothic Incense have a close profile.

Oud in Calvados

7.8

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Oud in Calvados is a unisex scent where oud meets apple brandy, reading fruity and sweet yet woody and smoky at once. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. The notes read as a single whole: oud, apple brandy and cocoa absolute build a sweet, gourmand base. Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar and oak wood frame it in dry, earthy wood. Pink pepper and Italian bergamot add a spicy brightness, while May rose brings a soft floral touch.

Cedar in Acacia

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2020

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Scents of Wood Cedar in Acacia is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. Cedramber and cypriol build a woody, lightly smoky base, while cinnamon and ginger add spiced warmth. Frankincense absolute brings a resinous depth and orris concrete a soft powdery touch. A synthetic edge runs through it. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure the most mentioned settings. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Mizensir Palissandre Night and L'Erbolario Sandalo have a close profile.

Vanilla in Armagnac

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Scents of Wood Vanilla in Armagnac is a gourmand, woody unisex scent that pairs cocoa and vanilla with citrus and cedarwood. The top is cocoa shell, bitter orange and lemon, so citrus and cocoa arrive together. In the heart, cocoa absolute and vanilla CO2 sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. Cedarwood sets a woody, spicy base underneath. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Xerjoff Naxos and Akro Awake have a similar profile.

Mineral Cedar

8.0

Scents of Wood · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Scents of Wood Mineral Cedar is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets sandalwood, cypress and gaiac wood against Provençal lavender and juniper berry; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and Provençal lavender give it a clean, aquatic lift. Juniper berry and caraway add a dry, spicy edge, while frankincense brings a resinous depth. Tonka bean absolute sweetens the woods slightly and softens them into something powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, though all four seasons get a fair share. It leans towards daily and office wear, and masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Nepenthe and Rocca della Signoria have a close profile.

Cashmeran in Cognac

8.2

Scents of Wood · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Scents of Wood Cashmeran in Cognac is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance that suits winter and autumn evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It does not settle on one gender; votes split between masculine and feminine. Cashmeran, vanilla CO2 and New Caledonian sandalwood build a creamy, powdery woody body. Spices and pipe tobacco warm that sweetness without hardening it, while charred pinyon pine adds a smoky edge. Orris root and ambroxan leave a soft, powdery finish in the background.

Oud in Bourbon

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Scents of Wood Oud in Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex fragrance that sets oud, vanilla and cocoa absolute beside saffron and coffee. Sweetness and spice run together here: saffron and coffee build the gourmand side, softened by cocoa absolute and vanilla. Patchouli and labdanum add an earthy, resinous base, while oud brings a woody, smoky shade. Frangipani and davana tilt the sweetness slightly floral and fruity. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic. Byredo Mumbai Noise and Mugler A*Men Pure Wood share a close profile.

Vetiver in Oak

7.5

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Scents of Wood Vetiver in Oak is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, earthy base, best suited to fall and spring days. Haitian vetiver sits at the center, lifted by lime, while pink pepper and coriander seed add a dry, spicy edge. Cypress and mace absolute keep the green, dry thread going, and frankincense, amber and cashmeran soften the woods and bring warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée have a close profile.

Vetiver in Bloom

7.3

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ebony in Oak

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Scents of Wood Ebony in Oak is a woody, spicy and leathery unisex scent, softened by sweet and earthy sides. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer hardly chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes tilt masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. As a whole the scent is woody and spicy. Virginia cedar and ebony form the dry frame, while saffron, pink pepper and Sri Lankan cardamom add spice. Cocoa absolute and tonka bean absolute bring sweetness, Madagascan geranium adds a green touch, and Suederal® carries the leathery side.

Vetiver in Chestnut

7.3

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Scents of Wood Vetiver in Chestnut is a unisex vetiver scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base. It opens with Balkans juniper, grapefruit and pink pepper, which bring both freshness and a slight edge. In the heart, French sage, liquorice and orris concrete soften the green and add sweetness. As it dries, carrot seed, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood form a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Pineward Katabatic and Jo Malone Hinoki & Cedarwood have a close profile.

Santal Umeshu

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Scents of Wood Santal Umeshu is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy brightness with a sweet, woody and creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Mandarin orange and ginger give it a lively, lightly spiced freshness. Violet leaf adds a green touch, while umeshu brings a fruity sweetness. New Caledonian sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a woody, creamy base.

Hazelnut in Oak

7.1

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Scents of Wood Hazelnut in Oak is a unisex fragrance that softens a fresh, green character with sweet and woody tones, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while few choose winter. It is worn most often for leisure and for the office. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it does not lean firmly to either side. Mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot give it a bright freshness, while Egyptian violet leaf absolute and fig leaf add a green edge. Hazelnut and jasmine sambac absolute carry the sweetness, while oak wood, Haitian vetiver and cashmeran form a woody base that musk softens.

Cypress in Oak

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Scents of Wood Cypress in Oak is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green feel on a woody, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and reads slightly more masculine while suiting anyone. The notes read as one whole: cypress, Virginia cedar and Atlas cedar build the woody frame, while oakmoss absolute and fir balsam absolute add a green, earthy tone. Cashmeran and mineral notes soften it and leave a faintly spicy edge.

Oud in Acacia

7.5

Scents of Wood · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia is a unisex oriental that pairs a floral, sweet body with spice and wood for a warm result. Rose and orange blossom absolute make up the floral side, and vanilla sweetens it. Oud, Virginia cedar and amberwood carry the woody base, while orris concrete, immortelle and carrot add a powdery, slightly earthy depth beneath the sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, with business and daily wear further behind.

Patchouli in Rye

7.0

Scents of Wood · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Patchouli in Rye is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around patchouli, tobacco and Turkish rose absolute. Pink pepper and nutmeg bring spice from the start, while mandarin orange and Madagascan geranium lighten it a little. Patchouli lays down an earthy base, labdanum adds a resinous warmth and vanilla adds sweetness. The floral and woody sides stay in balance. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer well behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it suits either. Profumum Roma Dincanto and MiN New York Shaman have a close profile.

Oud in Oak

5.8

Scents of Wood · 2020

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Scents of Wood Oud in Oak is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, saffron and oud. The notes read as a single whole: cardamom and saffron bring the spice, cistus absolute and myrrh add a resinous depth, and grapefruit lightens the weight a little. The woody, smoky, spicy and green accords lead, while the animal and synthetic touches stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and evenings, with night outs close behind. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative.

Oak in Oak

7.3

Scents of Wood · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Oak in Oak is a green, spicy woody scent that balances sweet against smoky, with a unisex profile. Oak wood, saffron and cumin give it a dry, spicy woody character. Virginia cedar and patchouli deepen that line, frankincense and Amber Xtreme™ add a resinous warmth, and tonka bean brings a soft sweetness. Orris root stays in the background and smooths the edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear, business and evening, and it also works for a night out. It suits men and women alike. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Harry Lehmann Oud have a close profile.

Apricot in Cognac

8.4

Scents of Wood · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Apricot in Cognac is a fruity, sweet unisex scent built around apricot and cognac. Apricot, tangerine and orange make up the fruity side, while cognac adds a warm, lightly spicy depth. Orange blossom softens the fruit. Sandalwood and benzoin give it a woody, resinous, creamy base, and juniper berry and roasted sesame round out the gourmand feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and makes itself noticed. Its sweet, warm character suits cooler days best. As a unisex scent it does not lean towards either gender. M. Micallef Secrets of Love - Passion and Molton Brown Muddled Plum have a close profile.