The Perfume Library

Au Coeur du Désert

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with spices and citrus notes and settles into amber, patchouli and woody notes. The top is spices and citrus notes, with amber at the heart. The base brings woody notes, patchouli, balsamic notes and ambergris. The accords build a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character, and earthy and smoky tones deepen it without making it harsh. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Un Thé au Sahara and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Starlight

8.2

Xerjoff · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Xerjoff Starlight is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spicy and resinous warmth, best suited to winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine; voters place it close to both. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, then moves into almond, clove and cinnamon, where the sweetness turns creamy and spicy. The base of cedarwood, balsamic notes and amber settles into a woody, resinous footing. The Dua Brand Illuminate and Maison Asrar Masterpiece have a close profile.

Ébène Fumé (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Eau de Parfum is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. Leather, cade juniper wood and gaiac wood stand out. Black pepper absolute and Palo Santo add a spicy, smoky edge, while resins, cistus absolute and ebony give a sweet, earthy depth. Rose and violet leaf soften the heavy texture slightly.

Andalusian Soul

8.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Andalusian Soul is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent led by rum, labdanum and vanilla. It opens with acacia, rum and amber, then gathers balsamic notes, smoky notes, cistus and labdanum in the heart. Clary sage, vanilla and amber form the base; a creamy, gourmand sweetness meets a spicy warmth, and the oriental character holds throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.

Raspberry Dictator

6.8

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator is a unisex scent that sets raspberry against leather and vetiver, fruity at first and smoky underneath. The top holds Sicilian mandarin orange, raspberry and ginger, so the sweetness of the fruit is sharpened by spice. In the heart, black pepper, iris and frankincense come forward, while the base is dominated by leather, musk, Haitian vetiver and styrax. A sweet, synthetic fruitiness sits on a smoky, leathery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and brudi Sek. have a close profile.

Khôl de Bahreïn

7.8

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Khôl de Bahreïn is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet and powdery character with the warmth of amber and resin, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Voters lean slightly towards calling it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. It opens with violet, resins and nougat, the nougat adding sweetness from the start. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and Florentine iris build a powdery, woody base. Musky and balsamic notes extend the warmth at the end. Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu and Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Erba Pura Magica

8.4

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Erba Pura Magica is a fresh, sweet and powdery unisex scent that pairs lemon, bergamot and jasmine with fruity notes. It opens with a bright citrus layer of lemon and bergamot, softened by jasmine and fruity notes. In the heart, balsamic notes and orris root add a powdery, creamy feel. The base of musk, caramel, amber and cedarwood turns it sweeter and settles it on a warm footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either.

Dubai - Oud

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper. It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Glorious

7.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Glorious is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens on raspberry, apple and peach and settles into vanilla and patchouli. The top notes of raspberry, apple, peach, pineapple and plum give a sweet, fruity start, with elemi resin adding a light resinous edge. In the heart, rose, jasmine, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral, spicy softness. The base of vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and musk grounds it in a warm, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Moresque Scirocco and Boadicea the Victorious Torc have a close profile.

Abjar

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Spirit of Dubai Abjar is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, building a woody, resinous and smoky character on a warm oriental base. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with bitter almond and apple sweetening the spice. In the heart, Indian oud, leather, honey and cedarwood bring out the smoky, leathery side. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, ending sweet, woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out. The character votes lean masculine and classic. Nabeel Al Bashiq and The Spirit of Dubai Baz have a close profile.

Versilia Aurum

7.1

Profumi del Forte · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumi del Forte Versilia Aurum is a unisex fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel. It opens with strawberry, orange and plum for a bright, fruity start. Iris, rose, jasmine and tuberose carry the floral heart. Vanilla, tonka bean, white musk and sandalwood sweeten and soften the base. Most voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Fall and winter lead, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum and Amouage Blossom Love (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Amber

7.9

Franck Boclet · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Franck Boclet Amber is a sweet, spicy amber fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone as a unisex scent. Oregano, ylang-ylang and laurel open with a spicy, lightly floral start, while patchouli and jasmine add woody depth at the heart. The base of amber, balsamic notes and vanilla settles into a sweet, gourmand, resinous warmth, with smoky and oriental touches behind it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac have a close profile.

Effect

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Effect is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on rum, pepper and cinnamon and settles into a soft base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but it sits comfortably on anyone. The opening is a warm, slightly sharp spice of rum, pepper and cinnamon. Plum and balsamic notes bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. In the base, sandalwood, woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber come forward and dry down into a gourmand, oriental warmth.

Tirrenico

6.2

Profumi del Forte · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Tirrenico is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with aquatic and green notes up front, best suited to summer and spring and to daily or leisure wear. The top is led by aquatic notes, bergamot and bitter orange, with woods and balsamic notes softening the freshness. In the heart, jasmine, basil and fennel add a green, floral and lightly spicy turn. White musk, sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business wear also common. It doesn't read firmly masculine or feminine, since votes go to both. Its profile is close to Gucci Gucci by Gucci pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Raghba for Man.

Diwan

8.6

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Diwan is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters find its longevity and sillage very strong. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, while summer is rarely chosen. More voters call it masculine, though feminine and modern votes are there too. Cardamom, apple and rose open on a fruity, floral brightness. Saffron, honey and oud come forward in the heart, and vanilla, caramel and leather settle into a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. The Spirit of Dubai Aamal and Baz have a close profile.

Byzance

7.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ormonde Jayne Byzance is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex fragrance led by milk, Bourbon vanilla and suede. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. It opens with milk, pink pepper and blackcurrant bud, sweet with a touch of spice. In the heart, cashmeran, white woods and orris butter add a soft floral, woody, powdery feel. The base of Bourbon vanilla, suede, moss and balsamic notes closes it warm, creamy and slightly leathery. Creed Delphinus and Burberry Goddess Parfum have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Monarch

8.4

Vertus

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Monarch is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character against the warmth of spice and resin. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and works for evenings too. More than half of voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Pepper, juniper and lemon keep the opening crisp and bright. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and clove, where the green and spicy sides become clearer. In the base, moss, musk, woody and balsamic notes soften it onto a warm footing. Its profile is close to Truefitt & Hill Apsley and Victorinox Swiss Army Forest.

Dark Vinyl Musk

7.8

Bohoboco · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bohoboco Dark Vinyl Musk is a dark-toned unisex scent that sets resin, smoke and leather beneath a floral, spicy heart, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and it also gets worn at leisure. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with rose, sandalwood and cistus. In the heart, styrax, frankincense and balsamic notes add a resinous, smoky warmth. The base brings musk, amber, labdanum and leathery notes, and the powdery, woody side settles onto a leathery bed.

Tanger

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Tanger opens on Italian mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and ylang-ylang, a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that is unisex. It is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions; it leans somewhat feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Regina. The top is bright with mandarin and bergamot, softened by the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang. The heart brings cashmeran, neroli and rose, and the base of amber, Bourbon vanilla, balsamic notes and moss settles it into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Tonka (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Solinotes · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Imperial Peacock (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Alexandre.J · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Vici Leather

7.1

Electimuss · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Electimuss Vici Leather is a spicy, smoky unisex scent built around leather and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with absinthe wormwood, pink pepper and cinnamon, which give it a sharp, spicy edge. Leather and tuberose sit in the heart, where the floral side is balanced by leathery and animal accords. Balsamic notes and amber in the base add a resinous warmth and soften it.

Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه

8.9

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Arabian Oud Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه is a unisex scent where jasmine and pink pepper open onto vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs jasmine, pink pepper and balsamic notes in a fresh, floral and spicy start. At the heart, vanilla, chestnut and cream take over, turning the scent sweet and creamy. Cashmere wood and sandalwood form a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though votes are spread fairly evenly across all four seasons. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and daily wear is not out of reach. Masculine and modern votes are level, with a solid share for feminine too.