The Perfume Library

Boundless

8.1

Amouage · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Boundless is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of blood orange, cardamom and ginger against the warm, smoky depth of vanilla, myrrh and tobacco absolute. In the top, elemi resin and blood orange give a fresh, fruity start, while cardamom and ginger add spice. The heart turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, and the base settles into a resinous, woody, slightly smoky ground of myrrh, vetiver, tobacco absolute and cocoa absolute. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

Absolue Pour Le Soir (2010)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir is a sweet, spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that reads as an evening perfume; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood and Siam benzoin form the backbone, with Bulgarian rose honey sweetening the woody base and cumin adding a spicy, slightly animal edge. Frankincense absolute gives the whole a resinous, smoky depth. The oriental character dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out, while business and daily wear get very few votes. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Cologne Pour Le Soir and L'Innommable have a close profile.

Opus XII - Rose Incense

8.1

Amouage · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XII - Rose Incense is a unisex scent that wraps rose in resin and smoke and settles into a heavy, woody warmth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with drawing ink, frankincense absolute and elemi resin, with damask rose water and Suederal® in the heart. The base holds cedarwood, sandalwood, myrrh and vanilla. Floral and spicy accords rest on a creamy, smoky woodiness. Ameenah Amber and Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable have a close profile.

Tiger's Nest

8.0

Memo Paris · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Memo Paris Tiger's Nest is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer well behind. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top opens sharp and fresh with absinth, aldehydes and lime. The heart of osmanthus, rose, ylang-ylang, saffron, amber and frankincense absolute turns floral and resinous. In the base, vanilla, papyrus and tolu balm sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, smoky footing. Penhaligon's As Sawira and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Ashore

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Ashore is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sits most easily in spring and summer, with spice, greenery and a creamy woodiness blended together. Pink pepper, cardamom and turmeric leaf open on a spicy, green note. In the heart, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer, while the solar note brightens it. Sandalwood, ambergris and frankincense form a creamy, lightly sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it is picked most for leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. In character votes, its feminine side leads. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Costume National Scent have a close profile.

Cologne Pour Le Soir

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour Le Soir is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Bulgarian and Persian rose honey with Siam benzoin and frankincense absolute; it has been discontinued. The warm sweetness of rose honey leads, while benzoin and frankincense ground it in a resinous, smoky base. Gourmand and spicy accords meet woody, powdery and faintly leathery touches, giving a heavy, oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir and LM Parfums Ambre Muscadin have a close profile.

Ambre Safrano

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Grandenia

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Grandenia is a discontinued unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and lemon to gardenia, cinnamon and a dense base of myrrh and oud. Its longevity is very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure rather than office or daytime wear, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. It opens with citrus and frankincense absolute, and the heart of cinnamon, nutmeg, rosemary and gardenia turns spicy and floral. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and oud weigh in, settling into a sweet, resinous, powdery woodiness. Chypre and animal accords add depth.

Macaque Yuzu Edition

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zoologist Macaque Yuzu Edition is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, spicy and woody backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Spring is the most recommended season, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets little support. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes of mandarin orange, juniper berry and Japanese yuzu open bright and citrusy. Towards the heart, myrrh and hinoki wood add a smoky, resinous depth. New Caledonian sandalwood, frankincense absolute and oakmoss absolute leave a woody, green base.

Nin-Shar

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jul et Mad Nin-Shar is a floral, sweet and resinous unisex scent built around rose liqueur, Turkish rose absolute and oud. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is offered as unisex. Bergamot and davana lift the rose liqueur at first, and in the heart Turkish rose absolute joins patchouli and Egyptian jasmine. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla add a sweet warmth, while oud and frankincense absolute bring a woody, resinous depth. Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Absolue Précieux and Contes de Parfums Salalah have a close profile.

Taiga

8.2

Pryn Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pryn Parfum Taiga is a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent that recalls a pine forest; it has been discontinued. Taiga's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is picked most for leisure time and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Pine, cypress absolute and birch leaf give it a green, resinous woodland feel. Patchouli and cedarwood set an earthy, woody ground, while Russian leather adds a smoky edge. Benzoin, frankincense absolute, myrrh and elemi resin pull the whole scent towards a spicy, warm resin tone.

Boswellia Scotia

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Boswellia Scotia is a fresh, green and resinous unisex scent built around frankincense absolute, Omani green frankincense, fir balsam and hemlock fir. Resin and fir lead, while cypriol and patchouli give it a smoky, earthy base. Saffron and pink pepper add spice, and Mysore sandalwood leaves a soft woody finish. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits leisure and evening wear best. It leans masculine but reads as unisex. Pierre Guillaume Monsieur and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Bast

8.3

ānti · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

ānti Bast is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Frankincense and cardamom come first; the heart holds frankincense absolute, Greek saffron and cypriol, and myrrh and amber settle underneath. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and smoky, with a woody, oriental thread running through it. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Moresque Soul Batik and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

Macaque Fuji Apple Edition

7.6

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zoologist Macaque Fuji Apple Edition is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed time off. It opens with Fuji apple, juniper berry and frankincense, the apple's sweetness sitting on a resinous, spicy footing. In the heart, myrrh and hinoki wood pull it towards a woody, lightly smoky side. Oakmoss absolute, New Caledonian sandalwood and frankincense absolute leave a green, dry woodiness underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Zoologist Macaque Yuzu Edition and Buly Sumi Hinoki have a similar profile.

E Pluribus Pacem

7.8

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folkwinds E Pluribus Pacem is a unisex scent that opens on Japanese yuzu, eucalyptus absolute and citron, then settles into rose and resin; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright with citrus and corn mint, and the eucalyptus pushes that freshness towards green. Persian rose otto sits in the heart and softens the cool top. In the base, mastic, frankincense absolute and cadam tree blossom take over, leaving a floral, sweet and resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The mix of freshness and resin reads comfortably on both men and women. Goutal Nuit Étoilée and The Different Company After Midnight have a close profile.

Sanctum

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Sanctum is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against resin, wood and a light smokiness, with a green, floral side. As a whole it reads fresh and citrusy: bergamot and lemon give lift, while lavender and neroli add a floral, green touch. Beneath, Ethiopian frankincense, sandalwood and benzoin build a resinous, woody, lightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and mostly suggest evening and leisure wear. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued.

La Fumée Alexandrie

7.9

Miller Harris · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Miller Harris La Fumée Alexandrie is a smoky, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as masculine and feminine in almost equal measure, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with cinnamon, Egyptian cumin, Italian mandarin orange and lychee, pairing spice with fruit. The heart of frankincense absolute, Turkish damask rose absolute and Egyptian geranium turns floral and resinous, and the base of birch, oud, sandalwood and amber leaves a woody, smoky warmth.

Deity

8.1

Ataraxia · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ataraxia Deity is a unisex gourmand built on cherry jam, honey and cream, tied to blond tobacco and cocoa butter in a sweet, creamy and slightly smoky style. It opens with cherry jam, honey and cream, while ume and cape gooseberry add a fruity edge to the sweetness. In the heart, blond tobacco, beeswax absolute and condensed milk come forward, softened by cocoa butter. The base of amber, benzoin, vanilla and myrrh leaves a warm, resinous and smoky trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and is noticed around you. The dense sweetness and resinous smoke sit more comfortably in cooler weather. It reads unisex. Ataraxia Deity - A+O Awards Edition and Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan have a close profile.

Hinoki in Hinoki

8.0

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Scents of Wood Hinoki in Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent led by cypress, Texas cedar and frankincense. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cypress and Texas cedar build the woody frame, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth. White thyme and clove leaf bring a spicy, green freshness, and moss pulls the forest feel closer to the earth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters tend to call it masculine, with classic second. Mazzolari Alchemico and The Different Company Gothic Incense have a close profile.

Cedar in Acacia

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2020

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Scents of Wood Cedar in Acacia is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. Cedramber and cypriol build a woody, lightly smoky base, while cinnamon and ginger add spiced warmth. Frankincense absolute brings a resinous depth and orris concrete a soft powdery touch. A synthetic edge runs through it. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure the most mentioned settings. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Mizensir Palissandre Night and L'Erbolario Sandalo have a close profile.

T.Shelby

6.8

Calaj · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calaj T.Shelby is a unisex perfume that pairs a citrus and aquatic freshness with floral and green touches. It opens with a bright, fruity citrus of pineapple, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot. In the heart, ozonic notes, orange blossom absolute and myrtle lead that freshness towards a floral, green side. The base of fucus absolute, oakmoss absolute and earthy notes grounds it in an aquatic yet earthy footing, while cedarwood and ambergris add a soft depth. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a tendency. Its fresh, aquatic character makes it a cooling choice in warm weather. Thomas Kosmala Nọ 4 - Sport and Kinetic Perfumes Verdigris have a close profile.

Gothic Incense

7.3

The Different Company · 2026

Fresh · Green · Spicy

The Different Company Gothic Incense is a unisex woody fragrance that opens fresh and green, then moves into spice, resin and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It suits leisure, evening and office wear in roughly equal measure, so it reads neither as a heavy night scent nor as a purely daytime one. It starts with black pepper, pink pepper and spicy notes. In the heart, frankincense absolute, frankincense and charred cedar build a resinous, smoky body. In the base, oakmoss, Atlas cedar and smoked wood tie that smoke to a dry, green finish. Bon Parfumeur 602 Poivre Cèdre Patchouli and Scents of Wood Hinoki in Hinoki have a close profile.

Chrysos

9.2

Sherwood · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sherwood Chrysos is a chypre-leaning unisex scent in which tuberose, ylang-ylang and sandalwood sit over citrus and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, yuzu and neroli, while clove, cinnamon, ginger and green cardamom push the spice forward and rosemary and lavender add a green freshness. In the heart, tuberose and ylang-ylang give a creamy floral note, softened by Ceylonese sandalwood. The base of labdanum, tonka bean, oakmoss and patchouli forms the earthy, slightly smoky chypre ground. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage good, and they rate its value for money highly. Its dense, layered build sits comfortably on both men and women. Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre and Anna Zworykina Golden Lavender have a close profile.

L'Illusiomagiste

7.9

Jean-Michel Duriez · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean-Michel Duriez L'Illusiomagiste is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright lemon freshness with a green, spicy, smoky woodiness, and it sits close to everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays near the skin without filling the room. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. More voters call it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. Lemon and sage give a bright, green start, while lavender and black pepper pull it towards an aromatic, spicy side. Madagascan vetiver forms a woody backbone, and frankincense absolute with elemi resin adds a soft, creamy, faintly smoky resinous touch.