The Perfume Library

15 perfumes

Oligarch (Eau de Parfum)

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oligarch Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon, bergamot and lavender against a warm base of vanilla, cedarwood and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter picked less often. Votes spread across daily wear, business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Lemon, bergamot and lavender lead the top, with thyme and lime adding a sharp green edge. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while apple and coconut add a fruity touch. The base dries down to vanilla, cedarwood and amber, warm, woody and lightly spiced.

The Monarch

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand The Monarch is a fresh, woody chypre built around bergamot, juniper and oakmoss, described as a men's fragrance and best suited to spring and summer days. The citrus freshness comes from bergamot, lemon and lime, while juniper, thyme and lavender add a green, spicy edge. Oakmoss, cedar and patchouli form a woody, earthy backbone, with amber and tonka bean softening the edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. Most see it as masculine in character. Roja Parfums Oligarch and Avapari Blue Lime have a close profile.

Emperor Hind

8.4

Dixit & Zak · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Dixit & Zak Emperor Hind is a dense oriental scent with a floral, spicy and woody character, classed as a men's fragrance, and it has been discontinued. The top is a mix of jasmine sambac, osmanthus, pink grapefruit, rose, lemon and orange, with the citrus sitting beside the flowers rather than in front of them. In the heart, champaca and jasmine sambac carry the floral line while Java patchouli adds an earthy weight. The base builds an animalic, resinous and smoky floor from civet, myrrh, frankincense, Indian oud and sandalwood, and saffron and ambergris push it towards a warm, spiced tone. With its strong animal and leathery side, this is not a scent for those who like light, airy fragrances.