The Perfume Library

61 perfumes

2022 Generation Man

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022 Generation Man is a fruity, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens with mint, blackcurrant and yuzu zest and deepens into Cambodian oud. The opening pairs the freshness of mint and yuzu zest with the sweet, fruity edge of blackcurrant. Cambodian oud takes the heart, and the base of precious woods, spices and balsamic notes pulls the scent into a resinous, woody, oriental direction. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; most also read it as masculine. Amouage Jubilation 40 and Ajmal Amber Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Blue Oud

8.2

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Blue Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as mainly masculine, with a classic side as well. It opens on Cambodian oud, blue musk softens the heart, and Indian oud takes over in the base. The overall impression is sweet and spicy: woody, resinous and earthy facets build a smoky backdrop, while animal and creamy tones round out the oriental character. Khas Oud & Perfumes Special and Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Lujain have a close profile.

Royal Oud

9.1

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Royal Oud is a men's fragrance that pairs the sweet floral side of rose with musk and a deep, woody base of Cambodian oud. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next, and it leans clearly towards evenings and nights out; daytime wear gets very few votes. Rose opens, musk sits in the heart and Cambodian oud anchors the base. The floral, fruity and sweet sides are balanced by spicy, resinous and leathery accords, while powdery and animal tones deepen the oriental character. Rasasi Maisam and Montale Intense Black Aoud have a close profile.

Man Rose

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Man Rose is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets Damask rose and Bulgarian rose against patchouli, frankincense and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, mandarin orange and black pepper, then brings elemi resin and patchouli alongside the two roses in the heart. In the base, frankincense, leather, vanilla and amber lead, while Cambodian oud and tropical woods give that resinous, smoky, leathery ground a woody frame. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Though made as a men's fragrance, voters read it as feminine almost as often as masculine.

Molook

8.6

Amouage

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Molook is a dense, male-leaning oud and rose scent that wears most comfortably in fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall or spring, a fair number choose winter, and very few pick summer. It opens with Taif rose; Cambodian oud and ambergris dominate the heart, and sandalwood and Indian oud sit in the base. The accords are floral, woody and oriental, with resinous, earthy, smoky and animal tones darkening the character. Amouage Ajwad and Majid Muzaffar Iterji Adghal have a close profile.

King of Arabia / ملك العرب

8.3

Lattafa Pride

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Pride King of Arabia is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that pairs Indian, Cambodian and Thai oud with leather and clove. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time. It is classed as a men's scent. Season and occasion votes are too few to say anything firm about either. It opens on Indian and Cambodian oud. In the heart, musk, amber, saffron and ambergris soften it and add sweetness. Leather, clove and Thai oud settle in the base, where an oriental, resinous and leathery character dominates. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Swiss Arabian Oud 74 have a close profile.

Sultan

6.8

Mamlaka · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Mamlaka Sultan is a masculine scent that suits evenings, nights out and relaxed leisure wear. Voters choose it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, while office wear stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It reads masculine. Saffron, leather, cocoa, Cambodian oud and orange sit together here, with a spicy, woody and leathery character leading. Oriental and animal accords give it a warm, dark feel. Dior Purple Oud and Amouage Suede Ibri have a close profile.

Cuirassier

8.9

Jinx · 2025

Floral · Animal · Creamy

Jinx Cuirassier is a male-oriented scent that sets an animal, smoky and leathery character over a floral base; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. Its dense build suits cool, heavy weather and anyone who wants a scent that stays present all day. It opens with violet, honey and currant, then moves to iris, rose, lily of the valley and patchouli at the heart. The base is dominated by Arabian leather, birch tar, castoreum and Cambodian oud, which carry it into a creamy, smoky depth. Miraj Fragrances & Attars Haras Royal and PK Perfumes Dirty Rose Oud Extreme share a close profile.

Wasm Al-Oud

8.4

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Wasm Al-Oud is a sweet, smoky woody oriental built around Cambodian oud, gaiac wood and patchouli, described as a men's fragrance. Cambodian oud leads the opening. In the heart, cashmere wood and gaiac wood lay down a woody base, and amber and patchouli in the base sweeten and soften it. Sweet, spicy and resinous accords dominate, with animal and smoky tones behind them and a creamy texture running through. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, and nearly all voters rate its staying power high. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. It suits those who like heavy oud and amber, and it calls for a light hand. Montale Aoud Night and Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan have a close profile.

Mukhallat Badawi

8.3

Maison Anthony Marmin · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Maison Anthony Marmin Mukhallat Badawi is built around patchouli, tobacco, saffron and oud, with a spicy, woody, smoky character; it is classed as a masculine fragrance and has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No season or occasion votes exist, but the dense, dark build points to cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with Indonesian patchouli and tobacco, moves to Persian saffron, Omani myrrh and dried fruits, and settles on palm tree wood and Cambodian oud. The result is spicy, resinous and earthy, with leathery and animalic edges. Xerjoff Gao and Xerjoff Luxor have a close profile.

Mukhallat At Tabari

8.3

Maison Anthony Marmin

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Maison Anthony Marmin Mukhallat At Tabari is a sweet, spicy and woody oriental for men, with floral and resinous sides that give it a dense, evening-leaning character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries around you. Most voters place it on nights out, in leisure time and in the evening, though it is also worn for business. It has been discontinued. It opens with dried fruits, Taif rose and Indian blossoms. In the heart, woody notes, honey and vanilla add sweetness. The base of patchouli, Cambodian oud and black musk leaves an earthy, leathery and animalic depth.