The Perfume Library

Salted Green Mango

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Strangers Parfumerie Salted Green Mango is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around green mango, lime and salt. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it sits most easily in leisure and daily wear, with some seeing it as an office scent too. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters read it as feminine. Green mango's tart fruit meets the citrus of lime and bergamot, while salt and kelp add an aquatic coolness. Chili leaves a light touch of spice, and guava leaf and petitgrain strengthen the green side. Sandalwood and vetiver give a woody base, softened by damask rose and magnolia.

Oliver

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Oliver is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes masculine leads, with feminine taking a sizeable share too. Mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit carry the citrus, while fig, grape leaf and grass add a green, fruity feel. Oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and pink pepper adds a light spicy touch.

Cigar Rum

7.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Cigar Rum is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity body with a smoky, resinous edge. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Mancera Red Tobacco and Jacques Zolty Cubata have a close profile. Rum, raisin, dried cherry and prune form a sweet, dark fruity core. Tobacco, oak wood and vetiver carry the woody, smoky side, while amber, labdanum absolute and resins settle it into a warm, sticky depth. Mandarin orange and kelp stay in the background and lighten the weight a little.

SM Café

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie SM Café is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Coffee absolute, cherry and tonka bean carry the sweetness, while benzoin and amber turn it resinous and warm. Russian leather, suede and tobacco add a leathery, smoky side, and patchouli with Atlas cedar gives it a woody, earthy base.

Burning Ben

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Burning Ben is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand core against smoky, leathery and resinous tones; it has been discontinued. Cherry, plum and dark chocolate carry the sweetness, with espresso and hazelnut deepening the gourmand side. Tar, leather, tobacco and burnt rubber push against it with a smoky, hard edge. Amber, labdanum and frankincense bring resinous warmth, while patchouli and hay absolute add an earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to many voters, though classic and modern votes also appear. Amouage Interlude Man and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours share a close profile.

Gheorghe

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe is a unisex scent that suits autumn and spring best, setting floral and green tones against spice, smoke and earth. Hay absolute, heliotrope and narcissus form a floral-green base, while black pepper, clove, tobacco and peat bring smoky, earthy edges. Castoreum adds an animal warmth, and opoponax, benzoin and vanilla soften it into something resinous and lightly sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds and Soivohle Meerschaum have a close profile.

Sweet Farewell

7.9

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Strangers Parfumerie Sweet Farewell is a unisex scent that pairs a green, sweet, gourmand character with a powdery, creamy woodiness, and it suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend all four seasons in near-equal measure, with fall just ahead. Leisure and daily wear lead, while business and evening trail behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. Vanilla, tonka bean, coconut milk and palm sugar build a sweet, creamy gourmand base. Sandalwood, cedar, ebony and cashmeran add woody depth underneath. Rice powder and musk keep it soft and powdery, while pandanus and palm leaf bring a green freshness.

Scotch Peat

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Scotch Peat is a unisex scent that pairs an earthy, smoky character with a sweet warmth. Hay absolute, peat, smoke and oak barrel form its dry, woody, slightly leathery frame. Honey, tonka bean and dried fruits soften and sweeten that edge, while labdanum adds a resinous warmth. The green and spicy side, from artemisia and cassia, stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and many voters read it as masculine. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum and Pineward Eldritch have a close profile.

Aroon Sawat

7.4

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Aroon Sawat is a unisex scent that sets the fruity freshness of mango, honey pomelo and mandarin orange against tuberose and rose; it has been discontinued. Citrus and fruit lead the profile: bergamot, passion fruit and gandaria give it a fresh, lightly sweet feel. Gardenia, orange blossom and white lily turn it floral. Amber, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh add a woody, resinous warmth, with a spicy touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit fairly close, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Sangre Dulce

7.4

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Strangers Parfumerie Sangre Dulce is a gourmand, spicy unisex scent where honey, brown sugar and maple syrup meet the fruity sweetness of sangria and blood orange. The notes read as one blend rather than layers: cinnamon and benzoin set the sweetness on a creamy, resinous base, while pomegranate and strawberry carry the fruit. Ylang-ylang and rose water add a soft floral touch, and civet, patchouli and tobacco give it an animal, slightly dark depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and few choosing summer. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Zoologist Bee and Strangers Parfumerie Euphories have a close profile.

Les Mauvais Garçons

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Les Mauvais Garçons is a green, woody fougère that reads fresh, earthy and slightly smoky; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and fall draw nearly equal votes, with winter trailing. Leisure and business are the top occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Oakmoss, hay absolute and sandalwood form the backbone. Petitgrain, galbanum and lavender add a green, bright edge. Tobacco and frankincense bring smoky depth, while vanilla and coumarin soften it with sweetness. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pour Homme and Serge Lutens Encens et lavande have a close profile.

Muscat Jasmine Tea

7.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Muscat Jasmine Tea is a fresh, fruity unisex scent built around jasmine tea and muscat grape. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Votes lean feminine and modern, though the balance suits both men and women. The scent runs along a fresh, citrusy and floral line. Mandarin orange and lemon zest bring brightness, while jasmine tea, black tea and muscat grape soften it with a green, lightly sweet fruit character. Mint and nashi pear keep it lively.

Kira Kira / きら きら

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Kira Kira / きら きら is a fresh, floral unisex scent with clear green and fruity sides. Green apple and nashi pear bring the fruity brightness, and mint adds to the cool feel. Lily of the valley and white lily make up the floral side, while sandalwood, musk and ambroxan give it a woody, synthetic base throughout. Sake and a solar note also sit in the mix. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Voters mostly call its character modern. Crabtree & Evelyn Lily and Simimi Mémoire d'Anna have a close profile.

Wicked John

7.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Wicked John is a unisex scent that takes a fresh, green fougère feel and hardens it with earth, smoke and resin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is spread almost evenly across business, leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out not ruled out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic in character. Lavender, iris and Damask rose form a floral frame, while hay absolute, soil and Atlas cedar pull it toward green, earthy and woody ground. Tobacco, gun powder and ink add a smoky, spicy edge, and metallic notes with elemi resin finish it with a sharp, synthetic brightness.

Sombre

2.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Comme un Carrousel

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Strangers Parfumerie Comme un Carrousel is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex fragrance that has been discontinued. Red apple and coconut give it a fruity sweetness, softened by honey and vanilla. Cinnamon, ginger and clove carry the spice, while rum, cola and red wine add a gourmand edge. Amber, myrrh and tobacco form a woody, resinous base, with rose and orange blossom adding a light floral touch. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex.

Yuzu Soda

6.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Yuzu Soda is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a light sweetness and a sparkling, soda-like feel. Yuzu and bitter orange set the citrus core, while mint, camphor and rosemary add a cool, herbal edge. Pear and pineapple bring a fruity sweetness, and magnolia and iris soften it with a floral touch. Musk and vetiver stay in the background. The overall impression is green, crisp and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Its unisex build suits men and women alike. Joop! Joop! Go and Maison Alhambra Malachite have a close profile.

Sweet Celestials

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Strangers Parfumerie Sweet Celestials is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around coconut milk and coconut water, jasmine water and white blossoms. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, though some wear it for nights out. More voters read it as feminine or modern than as masculine. The scent moves as a whole in a floral, gourmand direction. The creamy sweetness of coconut milk deepens with sugar and palm sugar, while Thai ylang-ylang and jasmine carry the floral side. Palm leaf and mung bean add a green freshness, and rice powder with sandalwood lays down a soft, powdery base.

Cherry Amaretto

7.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Magenta Pop

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Magenta Pop is a unisex scent where a fruity, sweet character is roughened by spice, leather and animalic tones. Caramel, honeycomb and gingerbread build the sweet side, while blueberry, grape and mandarin orange add a bright fruitiness. Cinnamon and black pepper bring the spice, and leather with civet carries a dark, animalic depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure, evening and night-out settings, with the office a less common pick. Borntostandout Purple Stain and Kai Porten Parfums Privés Beach Klub have a close profile.

Caffeine Honey

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Caffeine Honey is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, gourmand body of honey and coffee against smoky tobacco and cade juniper; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening, followed by leisure and nights out, while few choose it for daytime or the office. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between the two. Honey, coffee and vanilla set the sweet tone, with cognac and almond softening it and popcorn adding to the gourmand side. Patchouli, tobacco, labdanum and cade juniper give it an earthy, resinous, smoky edge, while amberwood and musk leave a creamy base underneath.

Limonsitano

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Limonsitano is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, built around limoncello and herbal notes with a light, airy feel. Limoncello, citron, grapefruit and bergamot form the citrus side. Mint, basil, rosemary, thyme and sage add a green, spicy herbal edge. Kelp and driftwood bring an aquatic freshness, while neroli and rose add a soft floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and business settings, and it sits close to everyday wear too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi and Galimard 1 have a close profile.

Ember

7.9

Strangers Parfumerie · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Ember is a unisex scent of amber, spice and smoke that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes a distant third, and very few choose summer. Leisure time, nights out and evenings lead the occasions. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. A floral, sweet base carries a spicy, woody, resinous and smoky build. Amber, cinnamon, saffron and sandalwood bring the warmth, while leather, tar and animalic notes add edge. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang soften that weight with a floral touch. Roja Parfums Aoud Absolue Précieux and Lattafa Oud Mood have a close profile.

Fume Ma Peau

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2017

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Strangers Parfumerie Fume Ma Peau is a synthetic, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out. Fume Ma Peau lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick it for a night out or the evening, and it also works for leisure. It reads closer to masculine, though plenty of voters find it feminine, so it sits between the two. Glue, leather and tar are the first notes that come to mind, and tobacco and fuel keep that hard edge going. Virginia cedar, cypress and Haitian vetiver lay a woody base, while styrax and Persian galbanum add a resinous, slightly green side. The result is a dry scent in which smoke, earth and leather lead. Comme des Garçons Series 6: Synthetic - Tar and Montale Greyland have a close profile.