The Perfume Library

Lira (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Casamorati · 2011

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Lira Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around blood orange, vanilla and caramel. Lira has strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, and leisure use follows. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with blood orange, lavender and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral layer, with cinnamon bringing spice. The base of vanilla, caramel and musk leaves it powdery, creamy and sweet. Blend Oud Sana and Alexandria Fragrances Chocolate Dream share a close profile.

Instant Crush

7.9

Mancera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Instant Crush is a sweet, floral and gourmand unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, and towards autumn and winter. It opens with citrus fruits, ginger and saffron, so spice and freshness arrive together. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose and amber add a warm floral note. The base of white musk, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss settles into a creamy, woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer gets the smallest share. Evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. Votes on its character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it works on either. Orodion Orodion and The Dua Brand Crush Hour have a close profile.

Accento Overdose

8.0

Xerjoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Accento Overdose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs green and fruity notes with stone pine, eucalyptus and Bulgarian rose. Green and fruity top notes give it a bright opening, and stone pine with eucalyptus carries that freshness through the heart. In the base, Bulgarian rose, Egyptian jasmine and lily of the valley bring out the floral side, with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a good share call it masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Rosa Rossa and Zoologist Hummingbird have a close profile.

Orange Sanguine

7.8

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is a fresh, floral-tinged unisex citrus scent led by blood orange, red mandarin and bitter orange. Orange Sanguine wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The top is blood orange, red mandarin and Spanish bitter orange, giving a fresh, fruity, slightly sweet opening. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Madagascan pepper and geranium add a soft floral touch to the citrus. The base of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean dries it down onto a woody, sweet footing.

Atomic Rose (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Initio · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Initio Atomic Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral rose that turns sweet, creamy and lightly spicy, and suits autumn and spring evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and wears easily at leisure too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The scent is built around rose: Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose join Egyptian jasmine, Italian bergamot adds brightness, and Bourbon vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness. Fruity and oriental touches stay in support. Perfumer H Flower No.1 and Maison Alhambra Infini Rose have a close profile.

Fleurs d'oranger

7.5

Serge Lutens · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Serge Lutens Fleurs d'oranger is a fresh, floral scent that sets orange blossom beside white rose and Egyptian jasmine, with a sweet, lightly spicy edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well back. It is worn for leisure and daily use as readily as for evenings out. Most votes call it feminine, though it is described as unisex. Three floral notes, orange blossom, white rose and Egyptian jasmine, carry the whole composition. Citrus and fresh accents brighten the flowers, while fruity and sweet tones soften them and a spicy accord keeps the sweetness in check. Harry Lehmann Neroli and Benchaâbane Fleur d'Oranger have a close profile.

Vanille Havane (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Les Indémodables · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Les Indémodables Vanille Havane Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a warm spicy and resinous edge, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. Vanilla and cocoa lead: Comorian vanilla and Colombian cocoa build a dense, sweet gourmand base, while Egyptian jasmine adds a soft floral touch. Spicy, woody and resinous accords keep the sweetness in check, and a smoky shade stays in the background. With no top, heart and base split, it reads as one warm, unified whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear, less towards the office or daily use. Many voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex.

Vanille Insensée

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée is a woody, powdery unisex scent that sets bright citrus and coriander against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters split between reading it as feminine and masculine, which keeps it between the two. The top opens fresh and spicy with Italian citron, Russian coriander and Key lime. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, Egyptian jasmine and Slovene oakmoss add a smoky, woody turn. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and English oak settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Creed Sublime Vanille and Diptyque Eau Duelle have a close profile.

The Lover's Tale (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Francesca Bianchi · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi The Lover's Tale Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best, setting a sweet floral heart against leathery, animalic tones. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; few choose it for summer. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits between the two. Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose and mimosa form a floral frame, which honey and peach sweeten. Leather, castoreum and labdanum add an animalic, resinous weight. Oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody base, while orris butter brings a powdery softness. Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Epona have a close profile.

Soprano

7.8

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Soprano is a fruity, floral unisex scent that suits autumn and spring evenings, its sweetness deepened by leather and oud. Lychee, freesia and Calabrian bergamot open bright and fruity. Egyptian jasmine, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose form the heart, with milk adding a creamy softness to the flowers. In the base, leather, patchouli and oud bring a woody, spicy, slightly oriental weight. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine gets more votes for character, though masculine is well represented too. Nishane Nefs and Louis Vuitton Matière Noire have a close profile.

Tabac Rose

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Tabac Rose is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral heart against a smoky edge. It opens with plum, Turkish rose absolute, chocolate and Madagascan cinnamon, so the fruity, gourmand side comes forward at once. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a full floral body, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, labdanum and Balkans tobacco absolute turns sweet, while patchouli gives it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

Anubis

8.2

Papillon Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine or classic. The scent sits in a floral, spicy and woody frame. Egyptian jasmine and pink lotus carry the floral side, with saffron adding spice. Sandalwood, frankincense and labdanum give a resinous, woody warmth, suede adds a leathery touch and immortelle a dry edge. Animal and smoky accords pull it towards the darker side. Nishane Mana and Gritti Florian have a close profile.

Cuir Ottoman

7.7

Parfum d'Empire · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman is a sweet, smoky, resinous leather scent with a unisex character, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is hardly chosen at all. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Leather, birch and frankincense give it a smoky, dry backbone. Benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean and tolu balm sweeten and soften that edge. Iris adds a powdery touch, while Egyptian jasmine brings a floral light.

El Born

7.5

Carner · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Carner El Born is a warm, sweet, gourmand unisex scent that wraps the creamy softness of honey, vanilla and balsam in a floral veil. It opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot folded into honey, with angelica staying at the edges. The heart brings heliotrope, Egyptian jasmine and fig, while Siam benzoin deepens the sweetness with a resinous touch. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, Peru balsam, musk and Australian sandalwood dries down powdery, woody and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, sitting more quietly in an office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as genuinely in between. Carner Rima XI and Caron Tabac Exquis have a close profile.

Oolang Infini

7.1

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Oolang Infini is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and most voters pick it for daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business settings, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top opens fresh and floral with Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and freesia. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, oolong tea and blond leather add a green, lightly leathery touch. The base of Balkans tobacco flower, Indian gaiac wood and musk dries down woody and a little spicy. Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds and Perfumer H Grey have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Impériale (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral that keeps its tuberose warm and full against a sweet, spicy backdrop, and suits spring and autumn and everyday wear. It opens with Egyptian geranium and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, Indian tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris form a rounded floral, with the powdery, creamy side leading. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin sweeten and soften it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Isabey Prends-moi and The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald have a close profile.

Bergamote Soleil

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange and cardamom, and it suits warm days. It opens with bright, slightly bitter citrus from bergamot and bitter orange, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, cardamom adds spice alongside lavender and jasmine. White amber, vetiver and oakmoss form a woody, green base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it reads as truly in between. It has been discontinued. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Trayee

8.1

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Neela Vermeire Créations Trayee is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though it stays unisex in character. It opens with cannabis, cinnamon and ginger, while blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness. The heart brings Egyptian jasmine, saffron and sandalwood, floral and woody at once. It dries down to vetiver, amber, oud and vanilla, warm, smoky and sweet. Fragrance Du Bois New York Intense and Penhaligon's Levantium have a close profile.

Cèdre Atlas

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cèdre Atlas is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base, and it suits daytime and relaxed occasions best. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and French blackcurrant bud, a sharp and fresh start. In the heart, apricot adds a soft fruity touch while Atlas cedar and Egyptian jasmine bring woody and floral depth. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indian papyrus and white amber settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Bergamote Soleil have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Ruby Edition

7.7

Al Haramain · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Ruby Edition is a sweet, spicy unisex scent where saffron and bitter almond sit over a base of amber and musk. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It leans towards autumn and winter, and towards evenings and nights out; few choose it for summer. It doesn't tip towards masculine or feminine, with both drawing equal votes. It opens with saffron and bitter almond, a gourmand, spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood and Egyptian jasmine bring a woody, floral balance. The base of musk, amber and fir resin deepens the sweetness and dries down warm and oriental.

Oud Saphir

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir is a sweet, smoky oud fragrance with floral, spicy and leathery sides, unisex in character and best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens bright and slightly sharp with Calabrian bergamot and Chinese pink pepper, softened by Indian ambrette seed. The heart of suede, Egyptian jasmine and Grasse violet leaf balances floral and leathery tones. In the base, oud, Bourbon vanilla and Chinese birchwood leave a woody, resinous, sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Guerlain Santal Royal and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

Secret Sucré

7.7

Molinard · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Molinard Secret Sucré is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance in which nougat and Bourbon vanilla lead over a floral, woody backdrop. It opens with powdery notes and nougat, then softens into Egyptian jasmine, cashmere wood and Indian sandalwood. As it dries, Bourbon vanilla, South American tonka bean and Siam benzoin leave a creamy, spicy sweetness, with the powdery feel running throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend winter and fall, while summer gets few votes. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The Dua Brand Nougat Secrecy and Dsquared² Want have a close profile.

Jasmin Angélique

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Jasmin Angélique is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around Sicilian lemon, Egyptian jasmine and fig. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Siberian angelica and Sichuan pepper, a bright citrus with a light spicy edge. The heart of fig, Egyptian jasmine and Persian galbanum turns green and floral. Somalian frankincense, Brazilian tonka bean and white amber settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more feminine, though plenty of voters find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Berdoues Selva do Brazil and Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale have a close profile.

Corallo

7.5

Casamorati · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Casamorati Corallo opens with lavender, rosemary and Calabrian bergamot before settling into Florentine iris, Egyptian jasmine and neroli, a floral, green and sweet unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, night out and evening are the leading occasions. It reads more feminine and classic than masculine, though a fair number of voters call it masculine. Lavender and rosemary give a green, spicy start, lightly brightened by bergamot. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness while jasmine and neroli bring floral glow. Amber and vanilla sweeten the base and leave a creamy warmth. Dolce & Gabbana DGVIB3 and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.