The Perfume Library

Oud 31

6.9

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Oud 31 is a spicy, sweet oud scent for fall and winter evenings, made as a unisex fragrance. Oud, amber and sandalwood form a woody-oriental backbone. Cardamom and spices add a warm sharpness, while vanilla and musk soften the sweetness into something creamy. Jasmine and rose bring a floral touch, and orris root and lavender leave a faintly powdery edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer plays a minor part. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair number read it as feminine, so it works either way.

Bois d'Oud

7.3

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perris Monte Carlo Bois d'Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets oud and spice against a floral, sweet backdrop, with a woody, resinous and slightly smoky character. It opens with fruity and fresh notes, then moves into cinnamon, spices, rose and jasmine at the heart. The base holds oud, vanilla, saffron, musk, cumin and papyrus. The floral and sweet side is balanced by spicy, earthy and leathery accents. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, while summer is rarely mentioned. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters find it feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold have a close profile.

Laathani /لاثاني

8.6

Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Ahmed Al Maghribi Laathani /لاثاني is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a spicy, woody, leathery oriental base. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and is also worn in leisure time. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. It opens with candied fruits and fresh notes, sweet and fruity at first. Rosemary and oud sit in the heart, where the scent turns spicy and woody. Bakhoor and leather form the base, so the oriental and leathery side takes over. Pana Dora Orchestra and Widian Aswan have a close profile.

La Liturgie des Heures

7.4

Jovoy · 2011

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures is a unisex scent that opens cypress-green and cool, then settles into a resinous heart of myrrh, incense and frankincense. Fresh and green notes with cypress come first, followed by myrrh, incense, frankincense and cistus, which add a resinous, smoky weight. Patchouli and musk sit underneath, so the woody, earthy side takes over and the scent dries down dry and serious. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is picked mostly for leisure and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share see it as feminine.

Ambre Gris

6.9

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris is a sweet, powdery and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It is worn mostly in the evening and for nights out, with room for leisure and daily wear too. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Vanilla, benzoin and labdanum give it a sweet, resinous warmth. Sandalwood and ambergris deepen that base with a woody, animalic edge. Rose absolute, iris and geranium add a soft, powdery floral side, clove brings a little spice, and white musk smooths everything out. Réminiscence Ambre and Les Perles D'Orient Ambre have a close profile.

By Appointment

7.5

Gebauer & Gebauer · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gebauer & Gebauer By Appointment is a unisex fragrance that opens with green, fresh and powdery notes, builds a heart of violet, rose and jasmine, and settles on amber and musk. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays noticeable on skin for a long time. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, business and night out are chosen about equally. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it leans neither way. It starts with green and fresh notes softened by a powdery touch. Violet, rose and jasmine form a floral core. In the base, labdanum, dry notes, amber and musk give it a sweet, woody and creamy footing. Floris White Rose and Montale Intense Roses Musk have a close profile.

Love-O-Matic

7.6

Room 1015 · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Room 1015 Love-O-Matic is a unisex scent built around blackcurrant, strawberry and lemon, reading sweet, fruity and fresh. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some choosing it for the office. Most voters find it feminine, while a smaller share call it modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, strawberry and lemon give a bright, slightly tart fruit opening. The heart brings fresh notes and a chewing gum sweetness, with the synthetic and creamy accords showing through. Musk, ambrette and cedar in the base soften it and settle it onto a light woody footing. Its profile is close to bdk Parfums Bouquet de Hongrie and Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè.

Musk Extrême

6.2

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Perris Monte Carlo Musk Extrême is a powdery, sweet unisex floral that sets rose, iris and jasmine over musk and vanilla. It opens with rose, fresh notes and aldehydes. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine and spices fill out the floral core. The base of dry woods, vanilla, musk and animalic notes turns it sweeter and heavier, with a synthetic, oriental edge that stays present. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Avon Soft Musk and The Body Shop White Musk have a close profile.

Patchouli Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Patchouli Nobile Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, backed by earthy, smoky and resinous sides. Most voters pick fall, then winter; spring follows closely and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear are also possible. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, while a fair share find it feminine. It opens with frankincense, white pepper and lemon, with fresh notes adding a light lift. The heart brings patchouli, cistus, gaiac wood and jasmine. In the base, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood, oakmoss and labdanum settle it onto a sweet, resinous, earthy ground.

Et Voilà

5.8

Téo Cabanel · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Téo Cabanel Et Voilà is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent with a creamy softness, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening further behind. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. The top opens with fresh notes, neroli and aldehydes. In the heart, white blossoms, rose and heliotrope build a floral body. The base of white musk and sandalwood softens everything into a creamy, powdery finish. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Byredo Blanche (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fairground Temptation

7.2

Jean Poivre

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Poivre Fairground Temptation is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with liqueur and fresh notes, then moves to benzoin, ambergris and chocolate at the heart. Vanilla, musk and ambergris form the base. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and resinous, with spicy and woody touches in the background. Al Rehab French Coffee and Calvin Klein Nude Vanilla have a close profile.

Snow (Cologne)

6.1

Demeter Fragrance Library · 1999

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Demeter Fragrance Library Snow Cologne is a cool, earthy unisex scent that leans towards winter but is worn across the year. Its notes are soil, dust and fresh notes, read as a single whole rather than a layered pyramid. Fresh and aquatic accords lead, with green and woody tones in support. It gives a synthetic, clean impression alongside a damp-earth feel. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick winter, though summer and spring are not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two.

Makkah

7.2

Al Haramain

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Makkah is a floral, fruity unisex scent that pairs strawberry, jasmine and orange blossom in the heart with a sweet base of vanilla, musk and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time are where it is worn most, and voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens with fresh notes, then strawberry, jasmine and orange blossom fill the heart. The base is led by powdery and balsamic notes, vanilla, musk and amber. Sweet, gourmand and resinous accords give it a soft, warm, oriental feel. Lattafa Ser Al Khulood Gold and Lattafa Ajwad have a close profile.

Ejaazi Intensive Silver

7.4

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Ejaazi Intensive Silver is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and aquatic accents, best suited to spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasion votes, with night and evening well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and grapefruit open with a bright citrus lift. In the heart, cedarwood and fresh notes form a woody frame, while amber and moss soften the base and add a slight sweetness. Fruity, spicy and synthetic touches sit among the accords. Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) and Diesel Only the Brave (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Wisal

7.9

Ajmal · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ajmal Wisal is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, lightly spicy warmth, and it suits every season and a wide range of occasions from daytime to night. It opens with floral and fresh notes, and the heart carries spicy and floral notes. Rose and musk sit in the base. The overall impression is sweet and floral, with a woody, oriental warmth behind it and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across all four seasons, and the scent is worn from daily use to evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is still regarded as unisex. Montale Intense Roses Musk and El Nabil Musc El Ksar have a close profile.

Rose Coup de Foudre

7.4

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Atelier Parfum Rose Coup de Foudre is a fresh, green floral in which rose is lightened by fruity and green touches, offered as a unisex perfume. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with blackcurrant, green notes and bergamot for a fresh, fruity start. The heart brings magnolia, fresh notes and Turkish rose, and as it dries patchouli, amberwood and musk give it a soft, woody base. A spicy touch stays in the background.

Valeria

7.0

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Green

Harry Lehmann Valeria is a fresh, green, floral fougère with a powdery, woody character, made for both men and women. Jasmine and violet form a floral core, while mandarin orange and fresh notes lift it. Amber and sandalwood sweeten and soften the blend, with cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli adding a woody base. Leather and animalic notes stay in the background and give it depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Balmain Ivoire and Nobile 1942 Fougère Nobile have a close profile.

Ahood Alenezi - Bravery (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Ahood Alenezi - Bravery Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral led by jasmine, rose and orange blossom, sweetened by vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and has also been chosen for leisure. Most votes read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top has fresh and aquatic notes, while the heart is filled by lily of the valley, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and lily. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk form a sweet, creamy, woody ground. Gourmand and spicy accords soften the floral character. Joop! Le Bain and Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk have a close profile.

Mirror by Kaws

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Comme des Garçons Mirror by Kaws is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments. It opens with turmeric leaf, neroli and turmeric, which give a spicy freshness. Orange blossom absolute brings the floral side forward in the heart, while benzoin and cashmeran settle the base into a powdery, creamy, soft sweetness. A synthetic sheen is part of its character throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overpowering a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as feminine, though masculine and classic votes appear too. Its profile is close to Musc de Soie and Amber Musk.

Midnight Gold

7.0

Mancera · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Midnight Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by mandarin orange, lime, cardamom and black pepper, with neroli and rosemary adding a green coolness. The heart holds Turkish rose, cedar and patchouli. The base dries down to amber, white musk, oakmoss and Nepalese oud. The accords read fresh, citrus and floral, with sweet, spicy and woody tones behind them. MAD Parfumeur No.47 and Bois 1920 Paranà have a close profile.

Khashab Al-Oud

7.9

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Khashab Al-Oud is a fresh, smoky woody fragrance that sets oud, sandalwood and cedarwood against rose and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The top opens with bergamot, herbs and fresh notes, plus a floral touch. In the heart, jasmine and rose sit beside rosewood and cedarwood. The base of oud and sandalwood, with woody notes, leaves a spicy, smoky warmth.

Musk is Great

5.3

Zimaya

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zimaya Musk is Great is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around musky notes, rose and woody notes. The top holds musky notes, rose and woody notes, while the heart brings patchouli, spicy notes and powdery notes. The base rests on precious woods, balsamic notes, musk and fresh notes. The overall impression is fresh and floral, softened by a sweet, creamy, powdery feel, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with summer close behind, and favour leisure, daily and office wear. Voters tend to read it as somewhat feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Azure Velvet

8.6

Khadlaj · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khadlaj Azure Velvet is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, floral and woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so the scent stays on skin for a long while and carries well around you. Value for money is rated very high. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best described simply as an easygoing unisex pick. The top opens with mint, bergamot and lavender for a cool start. In the heart, floral, fresh and fruity notes come forward, softened by aquatic and sweet accords. The base settles into powdery notes, woody notes and incense, with a spicy, oriental warmth giving it depth.

Cedar Chic

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera Cedar Chic is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sets white musk and cedarwood beneath bergamot and orange blossom. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most often for leisure and business, and also suggest it for daily wear; it has a clean, understated air that suits men and women alike. It opens with fresh notes, aldehydes, cotton fabric and bergamot, a bright, laundry-clean start. Orange blossom adds a soft floral heart, and white musk with cedarwood carries the base into a powdery, woody finish. Rayhaan Cedrus Blanc and Bujairami Chic Wood have a close profile.