The Perfume Library

30 perfumes

Ambrosia

Sherwood · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Ambrosia is a dense, oriental unisex scent that weighs a floral and spicy core down with oud, resin and smoke. It opens briefly bright with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon and Bulgarian lavender, then the heart brings East Indian oud, French iris and Bulgarian rose forward. The base is dominated by Indian vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and tobacco absolute, while the animal, leathery and earthy accords darken everything. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. Sherwood Ambrosia suits those who like heavy fragrances that announce themselves. It has been discontinued. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Dixit & Zak Hindi Tabac have a close profile.

Chrysos

9.2

Sherwood · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sherwood Chrysos is a chypre-leaning unisex scent in which tuberose, ylang-ylang and sandalwood sit over citrus and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, yuzu and neroli, while clove, cinnamon, ginger and green cardamom push the spice forward and rosemary and lavender add a green freshness. In the heart, tuberose and ylang-ylang give a creamy floral note, softened by Ceylonese sandalwood. The base of labdanum, tonka bean, oakmoss and patchouli forms the earthy, slightly smoky chypre ground. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage good, and they rate its value for money highly. Its dense, layered build sits comfortably on both men and women. Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre and Anna Zworykina Golden Lavender have a close profile.

Paradise 2.0

8.8

Sherwood · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise 2.0 is a unisex scent where coffee, oud and spice come forward, with floral, woody and leathery sides around them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a dense, full-bodied scent that reads comfortably on both men and women. The top notes of Kopi Luwak coffee, pink pepper, saffron and Sri Lankan cinnamon open spicy. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose and tobacco absolutes add a floral layer, while sandalwood and oud set it on a woody base. The base of leather, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla finishes it warm, oriental and animalic.

Paradise

8.7

Sherwood · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise is a unisex fragrance where rose, oud and tobacco take the lead, in a floral, spicy and woody frame. The top holds cardamom, lemon, bergamot and coffee; in the heart Bulgarian rose, Philippine oud, jasmine sambac and violet dominate. The base brings tobacco absolute, benzoin, patchouli and vetiver, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the vote count is small, but it clearly wears dense and leaves a trail. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Poseidon

8.5

Sherwood · 2024

Sherwood Poseidon is a unisex perfume that opens with nutmeg, cardamom and fir needle over Calabrian bergamot, then deepens into oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued. The top notes of nutmeg, cardamom and pimento make a warm, dry start, while fir needle and Kashmiri lavender add a resinous freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and carnation absolute bring a soft floral layer, and sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a warm, powdery ground. The base darkens with Assam and Borneo oud, myrrh, labdanum and oakmoss, with tonka bean and orris absolute rounding off the edges. Sherwood Ambrosia and Masque II-II Mandala have a close profile.