The Perfume Library

Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent where fruity sweetness meets smoky leather, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer draws few. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with business and daily wear well behind. About half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with raspberry, saffron and thyme, a spicy fruitiness. Frankincense and jasmine come through in the heart. As it dries, black suede, leather, woods and amber take over, settling into a smoky, animalic, sweet leather warmth. Nabeel Arab Tradition and Victor de Manoz Sexy Leather have a close profile.

Royal Oud

8.2

Creed · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Royal Oud is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then moves into a smoky, resinous, earthy woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evening and nights out, though it also works for the office. Close to half of voters read it as masculine. Galbanum, bergamot and lime give a cool, green, citrus opening, with pink pepper adding a slight bite. At the heart, clove, cardamom and cedarwood build a spicy, woody warmth. The base of Vietnamese oud, frankincense, gaiac wood, ambergris and musk is resinous, smoky and faintly sweet.

Babycat

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Babycat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the sharpness of black pepper and pink pepper against soft vanilla and suede. The top notes are elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper, so it opens spicy and resinous. Frankincense, saffron and frankincense resin form the heart, giving it a smoky, oriental air. Cedarwood, vanilla and suede settle at the base; the gourmand, creamy side takes over, with a leathery trace behind it. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and feminine in equal measure. Rifaaqat and Tomcat have a close profile.

Un Jardin sur le Nil (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil Eau de Toilette is a fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for daily life and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business; more call it feminine than masculine, though a good number see it as masculine. Green mango and lotus lead, giving a fresh, citrusy, aquatic feel. Calamus and sycamore maple keep it green, while frankincense adds a spicy, faintly smoky depth. Fruity and floral touches blend through it. Lanoé No. 6 and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Blanche Bête

8.1

Liquides Imaginaires · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête is a unisex scent that pairs milk, jasmine and tuberose with vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa, leaning floral and gourmand. The top notes are milk, Mystikal® and ambrette seed, so it opens creamy and soft. In the heart, frankincense, jasmine, tuberose and Mahonial® build a floral body. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa adds sweetness, with powdery and synthetic touches running through the texture. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. No single season dominates; fall and spring lead by a small margin. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Milkylicious and Lattafa Her Confession.

Gypsy Water (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on citrus and juniper berry and softens into vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs bergamot and lemon with the spicy coolness of pepper and juniper berry. In the heart, frankincense, iris and pine needle build a green, powdery feel. Vanilla, amber and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and lean it toward a creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't crowd a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Niche 4 All Juniper Vanilla and Vicioso Studios Brise Légère have a close profile.

Tonka Impériale

8.5

Guerlain · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Impériale is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and almond, kept light. In the heart, tobacco, tonka bean and jasmine make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with a gourmand feel. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and stone pine wood leaves a smoky, spicy woodiness. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Tonkalicious have a close profile.

Dolce Amalfi (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Casamorati · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Dolce Amalfi Eau de Parfum opens with quince, apple and cardamom and settles into a sweet, gourmand unisex scent. The top notes are quince, apple, cardamom and saffron, a fruity, citrusy brightness with spice. In the heart, clove, tolu balm and frankincense take over, and the base of musk, amber, vanilla and cedarwood rests in a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and mostly suggest leisure wear, with evenings and nights out close behind. Most read it as feminine, though many find it masculine.

Sillage

8.6

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Sillage is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with violet, oud and saffron and is softened by vanilla and ambergris. The top holds violet, oud and saffron, while frankincense, raspberry and jasmine form the heart. Ambergris, benzoin, suede, musk and vanilla settle in the base. The fruity and sweet accords lead, balanced by spicy, woody and leathery tones. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Maahir Legacy

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Maahir Legacy is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and fits daily wear, leisure and sport. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and office settings lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Dior Higher Energy and Davidoff Cool Water have a close profile. It opens with pineapple, grapefruit, lime, lavender and spearmint, a fresh, fruity and green start. The heart brings black pepper, juniper berry and rosemary for a spicy, herbal edge. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss and tonka bean settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Coromandel (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Chanel · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coromandel Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with very few choosing summer. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes, while daily and office wear sit further back. Feminine tops the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with neroli, bitter orange and citrus fruits, a light brightness. In the heart, patchouli, orris root, jasmine and rose build a floral, powdery core. The base of white chocolate, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense sweetens it and leaves it creamy, earthy and warm.

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Back to Black, Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, honey and vanilla absolute, sweet and smoky, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Honey and vanilla absolute set a sweet, gourmand base, while spices and chamomile pull it towards a fruity, powdery side. Sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody frame, and frankincense and smoke add a resinous, smoky warmth.

Guidance (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Amouage · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Guidance Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character, shaded by fruity and powdery touches. The top holds frankincense, pear and hazelnut, with the pear and hazelnut adding a soft, fruity, gourmand edge. The heart of saffron, osmanthus, rose and jasmine sambac builds a floral, spicy core. In the base, ambergris, sandalwood, vanilla and cistus settle it into a woody, creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer is chosen less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Enclave

8.1

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Amouage Enclave is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against spice, resin and a warm woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter get a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night-out votes close behind. Voters mostly read its character as masculine. It opens with pink pepper, spearmint, cinnamon and cardamom, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, vetiver and patchouli lay down a woody, earthy ground, while frankincense and rose absolute soften it into something resinous and slightly sweet. Labdanum and amber leave a warm trail at the base. Costume National Homme Parfum and Birkholz Supreme Oud have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

8.2

Al Haramain · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla, suited to the evenings of colder months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Votes lean masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper, ginger, tobacco and cinnamon, a sharp, spicy start. Towards the heart, star anise, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla add sweetness, while frankincense and clove bring a smoky shadow. In the base, black tobacco, dried fruits and woody notes settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Lou de Pre Amber Flame have a close profile.

Divine Vanille

8.0

Essential Parfums · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Essential Parfums Divine Vanille is a unisex scent that builds a sweet, creamy body of Bourbon vanilla, Venezuelan tonka bean and Siam benzoin over cinnamon and black pepper. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It does not settle on one gender, with masculine and feminine votes almost level. Vanilla leads, gourmand and creamy, spiced by cinnamon and black pepper. Frankincense and patchouli add a woody, slightly smoky base, while osmanthus absolute and clary sage soften the sweetness. The whole stays warm and oriental. Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Zefiro

7.9

Xerjoff · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Zefiro is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that lays spice, honey and resin over a fresh opening, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Zefiro opens with bergamot, davana, elemi resin and wine must, fresh but with a fruity edge. In the heart, carnation, cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward, while iris softens it a little. At the base, honey and amber sweeten the scent, and frankincense and oud add a dark, resinous, smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Bois Oudh and Rirana Honey Amber have a close profile.

Leder 6 / Fetisch

8.0

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6 / Fetisch is a sweet, smoky leather scent, unisex by label, though most voters read it as masculine and place it in autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Summer is rarely chosen. It opens with leathery notes and saffron blossom. In the heart, vanilla and milk pull it towards a creamy sweetness, while Japanese styrax and frankincense add a resinous, woody and spicy depth underneath. The leather accord sits over all of it, with smoke staying in the background.

Ouverture

8.1

Xerjoff · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Ouverture is a unisex scent that is floral, fruity and sweet, with gourmand and spicy touches, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens bright and fruity with orange, fig leaf and magnolia. At the heart, cinnamon, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and Jasminum auriculatum add spice to the floral picture. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood, frankincense and cashmere settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Ylang in Gold and Initio Blessed Baraka.

Golden Dallah

8.0

Xerjoff · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Xerjoff Golden Dallah is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a gourmand, smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with exotic spices. The heart holds rose absolute, Cambodian oud, amber, coffee absolute and frankincense, where the woody and smoky side comes forward. Tonka bean and cocoa in the base sweeten it into a warm, gourmand finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and E. Marinella Tabacco Imperiale have a close profile.

Outlands

8.5

Amouage · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Outlands is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, Sichuan pepper and cardamom against a warm, smoky base of oud, vanilla and amber. It opens fresh and spicy with lemon, bergamot and cardamom, while frankincense and elemi resin add a light resinous weight. In the heart, saffron, rose and patchouli come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, benzoin and labdanum settles into something sweet, creamy and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Rayhaan Terra and Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Oriental share a close profile.

Raghba / رغبة (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Raghba / رغبة Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent built around sugar, frankincense and oud. It opens with a sugary sweetness, and frankincense brings a resinous note to the heart. The base holds sandalwood, musk, oud and vanilla; vanilla keeps the sweetness going while oud and sandalwood add a woody, spicy, smoky depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Lattafa Raghba Classic and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

Silky Woods

7.8

Goldfield & Banks · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods is a unisex scent in which tobacco leaf, Ceylonese cinnamon and saffron sit on a sweet, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as comfortable on either side. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Tahitian vanilla and Madagascan ylang-ylang give it a creamy softness, while suede adds a leathery edge. Australian oud, frankincense and Australian sandalwood bring a woody, smoky depth. Yves Saint Laurent Babycat and Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum have a close profile.

Imperial Wood

8.4

Pana Dora · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Imperial Wood is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, built on spice, sweetness and oud. It opens with spicy notes, damask rose, thyme and tobacco. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa sweeten the scent while cinnamon, clove and cardamom keep the spice going. The base of frankincense, amberwood, Indonesian oud and leather leaves a warm, resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though the gourmand sweetness softens that. Chanel Égoïste and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.