The Perfume Library

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.

Velvet Tonka

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with almond and orange blossom, then moves into a heart of Balkans tobacco absolute and rose absolute that adds a spicy, powdery depth. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, tonka bean absolute, amberwood and amyris settles into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out, though spring works too. Its character leans feminine in the votes, with a fair share calling it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande and Une Nuit Nomade Chemin d'Amande have a close profile.

Bouquet Ideale (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Casamorati · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where sweet, gourmand warmth is wrapped in spice and wood, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine on character, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Cinnamon and nutmeg open it with spicy warmth. In the heart, papyrus, gaiac wood, amyris and cedarwood build a woody frame. The base of musk, tobacco flower, coumarin and vanilla settles it into something creamy and sweet. Gemelli Profumo Identity Unisex and The House of Oud Golden Powder have a close profile.

Sugar Leather

8.4

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cinnamon, plum and caramel meet leather. Most voters choose autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cinnamon and plum lead the top. In the heart, patchouli, amyris and tonka bean build a woody base, while labdanum, caramel and leather in the base add a resinous, leathery warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and oriental. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Dubai - Turath

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Turath is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, oud and rose, and it leans towards evenings and cooler weather. It opens with peach, cinnamon and cardamom, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. In the heart, saffron, oud and rose form a floral and woody core. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweetens as it settles into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. It reads most often as masculine, though it remains unisex. Nabeel Irth and The Dua Brand Heritage have a close profile.

Sweetie Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters pair with fall and winter, and with evenings and nights out. It opens with a lift of bergamot and artemisia, then moves to cistus and May rose. The base is where it settles: oud, labdanum, frankincense, patchouli and cardamom lead. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a woody, resinous, smoky warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums with a close profile include The Dua Brand Scrumptious and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif.

Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, leather and juniper. It opens with artemisia and bergamot, then moves into May rose and cistus. The base is dense with benzoin, cardamom, leather, juniper and saffron, drying down sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out. More voters read it as masculine than feminine. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 and Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud have a close profile.

Amalaya

8.4

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that balances a sweet floral body with spice and woody touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans neither way firmly. It opens with bergamot, Ceylonese cinnamon and amyris, and ylang-ylang, violet and Jasminum auriculatum form the floral heart. The base of Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, moss and musk gives it a woody, earthy footing. Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock and Xerjoff Gibeon have a close profile.

Drunk Lovers

8.1

Borntostandout · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Borntostandout Drunk Lovers is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a spicy, woody base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and night outings and evenings are the most voted occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red berries, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, a bright mix of fruit and citrus. In the heart, ginger, pepper and cognac add spice and warmth. The base carries sweetness through vanilla orchid, benzoin and amber, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody depth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Rabanne Phantom Parfum and Nicheend Space have a close profile.

Elixir d'Amour

8.2

Parfums d'Elmar · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity core against spice, wood and a sweet warmth. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and bergamot, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, raspberry and water jasmine come forward, with gaiac wood and lily of the valley alongside. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber sweeten it, and oud, patchouli and musk build a creamy, oriental footing. Most voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

La Collection d'antiquités 1505

8.3

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride La Collection d'antiquités 1505 is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a warm, sweet, spicy character that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share find it feminine, so it reads open to both. Saffron and black cherry open it with a fruity, spicy note. The heart brings frankincense, osmanthus and amyris. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, balsam and cypriol sets a woody, smoky, oriental ground. A gourmand sweetness runs through all of it. Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Reliqvia

7.8

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Reliqvia is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Reliqvia opens with tobacco, smoke and nutmeg, while blackcurrant and orange add a light fruity edge to that dry start. In the heart, clove, Scots pine and mastic keep the spicy, resinous mood going. The base settles on cashmere wood, sandalwood, frankincense and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, evening and leisure wear lead the occasions, and office use sits far behind. It leans masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Malesia (2017)

7.9

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Malesia is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, resinous and woody character, opening with a floral touch before settling into a warm oud and vanilla base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer clearly the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Lily of the valley gives the opening a light floral tone. In the heart, amyris, amber and gurjum balsam build a woody, resinous footing. The base deepens with Laotian and Cambodian oud, labdanum and musk, while tonka bean and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Spicy and animal touches add depth to the warmth.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2019)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sultanate of Oman

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sultanate of Oman is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with grapefruit and orange, and its heart holds Grasse jasmine, raspberry, violet and May rose. The base is led by oud, frankincense, sandalwood and saffron; the floral and fruity side recedes into a resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Qatar and Roja Parfums Candy Aoud have a close profile.

Isola Sol

7.4

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Sol is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and lemon, softened by peach and apricot. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, coconut and neroli bring a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, ambroxan and musk leaves a woody, salty trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. In character votes it reads mostly feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Chipmunk

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zoologist Chipmunk is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around hazelnut, quince and fir balsam absolute. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex. It opens with quince, cardamom, nutmeg and pink pepper, a spicy, fruity start. Hazelnut and chamomile then soften the sweetness, while fir balsam and oak absolute add a forest feel. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli settles into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic woodiness.

Sound of a Ricochet

7.8

Floraïku · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with amyris and aniseed. The heart brings tonka bean absolute, gurjum balsam and patchouli. In the base, vanilla absolute, Australian sandalwood and labdanum build a sweet, creamy, resinous woodiness, softened by powdery and earthy shades. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Shams have a close profile.

Book

6.6

Commodity

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Commodity Book is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built on bergamot, Virginia cedar and rosewood, and it suits spring and fall, casual and daytime wear best. The top notes open cool with bergamot and eucalyptus, while Virginia cedar and rosewood lay down a woody frame. In the heart, amyris, amber and Nootka cypress add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of musk, velvet and sandalwood settles everything onto a soft, creamy ground. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Zoologist Elephant and Frassaï El Descanso have a close profile.

Alamut (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on rose, osmanthus, jasmine and orange blossom over sandalwood and patchouli, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the top occasions; spring gets some votes, while summer comes last. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Although it is released as unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with rosewood, rose, osmanthus and jasmine in a floral layer. The heart is led by orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tuberose and labdanum, with amber adding sweetness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, musk and leather dries down powdery, resinous and slightly animal. Kamasurabhi and Chanel Coco have a close profile.

O - The Exclusive Parfum

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum is a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens on bergamot, then the heart brings together Grasse jasmine, May rose, violet and raspberry for a sweet, fruity floral warmth. The base leans on oud, labdanum, vanilla and leather, drying down woody, animalic and oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, followed by feminine and classic. Roja Parfums Candy Aoud and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Inverness

7.6

Memo Paris · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Inverness is a sweet, spicy woody scent that dries down powdery and creamy, with a unisex character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes are maté absolute and French orris butter, with the orris bringing the powdery side. The heart of Australian sandalwood and amyris adds a creamy woodiness. The base of Atlas cedar, Texas cedar and gaiac wood leaves a dry, warm wood finish.

Born from Fire

7.4

Simone Andreoli · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Simone Andreoli Born from Fire is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around amber, sandalwood and saffron, best suited to evenings and colder weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it doesn't settle on one side: masculine and feminine votes are nearly equal. As a whole it reads floral, sweet and woody. Rose and saffron give a spicy warmth, sharpened slightly by black pepper. Vanilla absolute and caramel add a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while oud, vetiver and amyris set a woody depth. Cashmere softens the whole.

FM The Perfume

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums FM The Perfume opens with bergamot, lemon and citron and settles into a warm, floral-spicy unisex scent built on amber, labdanum and sandalwood. The citrus top gives way to May rose, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom, softened by peach. The base adds vanilla, oakmoss, castoreum and frankincense, giving a sweet, powdery, smoky and leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine.