The Perfume Library

Infusion Velours (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Ojar · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Infusion Velours Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody scent suited to fall and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, and the office sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards a masculine character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with cinnamon, blackberry and black pepper, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. Cedarwood, oud and raspberry form a woody core at the heart. Frankincense, oud and patchouli then settle into a smoky, leathery, oriental warmth.

Mortal Skin

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Mortal Skin opens with cardamom, saffron and blackberry and settles into labdanum and ambergris, a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine. The opening pairs the spice of cardamom and saffron with the fruity sweetness of blackberry. In the heart, opoponax, sandalwood and iris add a woody, powdery softness. The base of labdanum, musk and ambergris carries it into a warm, resinous drydown with smoky and leathery touches.

Blackberry & Bay (Cologne)

7.8

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay is a unisex cologne whose fresh, fruity character suits spring and summer days. It opens with bay leaf, blackberry and grapefruit, so the citrus brightness sits on a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Blossoms in the heart soften the fruit, and cedarwood and vetiver dry the scent down onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans feminine in the votes, though a good share call it masculine. Fueguia 1833 Darwin and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Venom Incarnat

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat is a unisex gourmand where strawberry, caramel and vanilla sweetness is sharpened by leather and spice. The opening is a dense, sweet fruit stack of woodland strawberry, strawberry, blackberry and caramel. In the heart, amber, cinnamon and raspberry bring spice to the sweetness, with Virginia cedar adding a woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli turns creamy and warm, while Russian leather adds a leathery weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards night out and evening wear more than the office. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Nez à Nez Ambre à Sade and The Dua Brand Incarnation of the Venom have a close profile.

Mango Skin

7.2

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin is a fruity, sweet unisex scent with a fresh, floral side, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come up most often as occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with mango, blackberry and black pepper, where the fruit sweetness is checked by a light peppery edge. The heart brings jasmine, black lotus and wild iris for a soft floral note. Vanilla, sugar and patchouli settle it onto a sweet base, and the synthetic accord keeps the overall feel bright and smooth. Lattafa Sublime and Blossom Beauty Ibiza Nights have a close profile.

Accord Oud

7.4

Byredo · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Accord Oud is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Blackberry and saffron open it with a fruity, spicy start. Leather and clary sage form the heart, then patchouli, musk and oud settle it into an earthy, resinous, woody base. The sweetness never fully recedes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also gets worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Niche 4 All Blackberry Rum and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Mansa

8.1

pernoire · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pernoire Mansa is a unisex scent that opens with blackberry, orris root and pink pepper, then deepens its floral-fruity sweetness with spice and oud. Up top, the fruity sweetness of blackberry meets the powdery coolness of orris root and the bite of pink pepper. In the heart, rose, saffron and amber take over, while oud and blackcurrant add a darker depth. The base of patchouli, moss, musk and heliotrope settles it into a woody, slightly leathery, oriental ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, while summer is the weakest fit. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Mûre et Musc (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mûre et Musc Eau de Toilette is built around blackberry and musk, opening with citrus and lavender and settling on patchouli and oakmoss, and it is a unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and is chosen less often for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top has orange, lemon, lavender and basil for a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, blackberry and jasmine add a fruity, floral sweetness. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and musk lays down a woody, powdery, slightly animalic ground.

Orza

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Orza opens with coconut, green apple and raspberry and settles into vanilla and caramel, a fruity, floral, gourmand unisex scent. Orza is rated strong for both longevity and sillage: it stays on skin for a long time and projects well. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and night outings and leisure time lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes of coconut, green apple, raspberry, blackberry and Calabrian mandarin orange give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of Bourbon vanilla, caramel, white musk and Australian sandalwood turns creamy and sweet, with a spicy touch among the accords.

Kama

8.0

pernoire · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

pernoire Kama is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing sweet notes with a leathery edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer least suggested. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in the middle. It opens with orris root, blackberry, birch tar and violet. The heart brings amber, cotton candy, cypriol and leather, balancing sweetness against a spicy, leathery side. In the base, cashmere, musk and moss settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Red Wine Brown Sugar

7.3

Bohoboco · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bohoboco Red Wine Brown Sugar is a sweet, fruity unisex scent built around red wine and brown sugar. It opens with dried fruits, red fruits and blackberry. In the heart, red wine, patchouli and cedarwood add a woody, spicy edge. The base of liqueur, caramel, brown sugar and leather settles into a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Fragrance World Brown Sugar and Federico Mahora FM 900 have a close profile.

Sublime Balkiss

7.3

The Different Company · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company Sublime Balkiss is a fresh, fruity floral that suits spring and summer days, and it is made for both men and women. Egyptian violet leaf, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant and bergamot lead, with the fruit kept bright by a green freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, lilac and Damask rose add a soft floral note, while patchouli, heather and cocoa sweeten the base slightly and settle it on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Sospiro Vibrato and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.

Pansy (Perfume)

7.4

Lush · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Pansy is a unisex perfume where blackberry, bergamot and orange blossom absolute build a fresh, green, floral scent. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent moves as one piece from start to finish. Bergamot brings citrus freshness, while galbanum and rosemary add a green lift. Blackberry gives a fruity, sweet touch, and orange blossom absolute pulls the whole toward a creamy floral. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly find it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Diptyque Ilio and M. Micallef Ô Féminin have a close profile.

New York Intense

7.5

Fragrance Du Bois · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois New York Intense is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around frankincense, vanilla and oud, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it stays unisex. The top opens with orange, coriander, cinnamon and blackberry, a fruity spice. In the heart, frankincense, honey and vanilla sweetness mixes with a resinous warmth. The base settles on oud, amber and patchouli, woody and smoky. Floral and oriental accords stay in the background. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Amouage Jubilation 40 have a close profile.

150: Contemporary

8.3

Clive Christian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian 150: Contemporary is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, fruity and spicy details over a woody base. Blackberry and violet give it a fruity, lightly sweet side, while geranium and moss carry the green. Black pepper and nutmeg add spice, and cedarwood and whisky bring a dry, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear, nights out and business settings. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. Diesel Only The Brave Wild and Coach Coach Green have a close profile.

Jasper no Kodō III

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō III is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent built around Canadian Balsam fir absolute, juniper berry and Malayan oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and juniper berry alongside palo santo and copal resin, set against the green of fir and hemlock absolutes. In the heart, oud, blue lotus and wild thyme lead, with elderberry softening the sweetness. The base settles on pine needle absolute, Omani green frankincense and white ambergris, giving a resinous, woody floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern close behind. Jasper no Kodō II and Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road have a close profile.

Born Screaming

7.6

Toskovat' · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Toskovat' Born Screaming is a sweet, unusual unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a synthetic, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set plastic, latex, cherry, blackberry and energy drink side by side, so the fruit arrives with an artificial gloss. Into the heart, datura, rose and smoke come forward, and in the base myrrh, patchouli and castoreum settle this sweet, gourmand structure onto a spicy, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with few choosing summer. It is picked most for nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so the scent sits close to both.

Queens

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Queens is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity opening of bergamot, cardamom and blackberry to a floral heart of tuberose and osmanthus. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer also workable and winter the least favoured. Leisure, evening and business settings get similar weight. Most voters read its character as feminine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Bergamot and cardamom give it a fresh, spicy start, and blackberry adds a sweet fruity note. In the heart, champaca, tuberose and osmanthus form a creamy floral layer. Sandalwood, amber, benzoin and musk close it with a woody, soft sweetness.

Purple Ink

7.5

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Brooklyn Soap Company Purple Ink is a unisex scent built around rose, saffron, oud and blackberry, floral and woody with a smoky edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear, and while more voters read it as masculine, a fair share call it feminine. Bergamot, mandarin orange and sage open it bright and green. In the heart, rose and saffron carry the floral and spicy side, while oud, suede and blackberry add a smoky, leathery and fruity depth. Patchouli, vanilla, musk and labdanum sweeten the dry-down into a powdery warmth.

203 Framboise Vanille Mûre

6.7

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre is a sweet, floral unisex scent built around raspberry, blackberry and vanilla. It opens with raspberry, pear and neroli, fruity and fresh. In the heart, jasmine and rose carry the floral side while blackberry keeps the fruit going. The base of vanilla, musk and blond woods turns it creamy and softly woody, with a sweet, slightly synthetic feel overall. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come out ahead as occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. Câline Mon Paradis and Xerjoff Coro have a close profile.

Profile 1: Medusa

8.1

Ikiryō · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ikiryō Profile 1: Medusa is a sweet, resinous scent where floral and fruity notes sit on a smoky, earthy base. This discontinued unisex fragrance leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as wearable by either. Blackberry, black rose and magnolia form the floral-fruity side. Clove and carnation add spice, patchouli and Spanish moss bring earth, and embers and stone point to smoke. Amber, labdanum and Peru balsam wrap it all in a sweet, resinous warmth. It has no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole.

Verde Respiro

6.6

Giardini di Toscana · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giardini di Toscana Verde Respiro is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and fruity sweetness with a lavender heart. It opens with blackberry and bergamot, where citrus freshness is softened by a fruity sweetness. The heart of cashmere, clary sage and lavender turns greener and more floral. The base of vanilla, iris, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly spicy ground. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine leads, with feminine close behind. Naughton & Wilson Gravitas and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile.

Bagheera

7.5

Malbrum · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Malbrum Bagheera is a powdery, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Suede, leather and iris build a soft, powdery leather feel, with black violet adding a floral note. Blackcurrant bud and blackberry bring a fruity brightness, while cedarwood and papyrus give it a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads comfortably either way. Miller Harris Leather Rouge and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Velours Noir

8.6

MoreThanPerfume · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MoreThanPerfume Velours Noir is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on woodland strawberry, blackcurrant and blackberry warmed by rum. The fruit leads: woodland strawberry, blackcurrant and blackberry, with rum adding warmth. In the heart, violet and iris pull it towards powdery, while cinnamon and caramel deepen the sweetness. Vanilla, musk and marshmallow leave a creamy, soft trail at the base. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads more feminine to voters, though a good share call it masculine. Valjues 9 | Nine and Lattafa Yara Elixir have a close profile.