The Perfume Library

Détour Noir

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Détour Noir is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, fruity opening into a sweet, spicy and woody body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, then spring, and few pick summer. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure and daytime. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel. The top holds violet, lavender, jasmine and apple, while the heart brings patchouli, bergamot, mandarin orange and vanilla. The base is gaiac wood, sandalwood, cardamom, geranium and pepper. Gourmand and creamy accents soften the vanilla, and the spice and wood keep the sweetness in check. MAD Parfumeur Trono and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Nefs

8.8

Nishane · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nishane Nefs is a unisex scent that wraps sweet, spicy and leathery tones in a floral veil, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on fig, honey and saffron, with violet and sage adding a faint floral and herbal edge to the sweetness. The heart holds rose, jasmine, osmanthus, geranium and nutmeg; the base is led by whisky, cinnamon, leather and oud, while vanilla and amber settle it into a creamy, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious and Scentiments Honey Oud have a close profile.

Oud Republic

8.9

Pana Dora · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pana Dora Oud Republic is a woody, sweet unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, built around oud, vanilla and spice. It opens with grapefruit, saffron and thyme, fresh but spiced, while jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch. In the heart, cardamom, Bulgarian rose and lavender join amber. The base of oud, vanilla, sandalwood and cedar settles into a creamy, sweet, woody finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, with spring well behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

A Midsummer Dream

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a floral, green heart and dries down between sweet and woody. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with aldehydes sharpening the sparkle. In the heart, cyclamen, orange blossom and May rose lead while geranium adds a green edge. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business close behind. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and The Dua Brand Enchantment have a close profile.

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.

Forever Love

8.5

Pana Dora · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pana Dora Forever Love is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose floral and fruity sides are balanced by a soft sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though many also see it as modern. Bergamot, tangerine and grapefruit give a bright citrus opening. The heart brings neroli, mango, melon and lavender, where the fruit sweetness is softened by floral notes. Vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber leave a sweet, woody base as it dries.

Oceania (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oceania Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around rosemary, mandarin orange and thyme. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine on character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, which give a green, spicy freshness. Violet and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base.

You or Someone like You

7.8

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etat Libre d'Orange You or Someone like You is a fresh, green unisex scent with a floral touch, suited to spring and summer days and relaxed hours. Mint, grass and chlorophyll give it the coolness of a freshly cut garden. Geranium and garden rose carry the floral side, while musk softens everything and stays in the background. The accords also include citrus and a light spiciness. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with business and sport not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes come out close, so it moves easily between the two. Guerlain Herbes Troublantes and Nicolaï L'Eau cHic 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.

Giardino di Boboli

7.8

Roberto Ugolini · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roberto Ugolini Giardino di Boboli is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on geranium, mint and apple over green notes, suited to anyone who likes a garden-like freshness. It opens cool and fruity with geranium, mint, green notes and apple. The heart turns floral with ozonic notes, rose, jasmine and iris, while cedarwood keeps those flowers dry and woody. The base of musk, amber, woody and powdery notes softens the scent and adds a light sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean masculine, though feminine follows close behind. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Kilian Beyond Love Prohibited have a close profile.

Arabian King

7.5

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Marc Gebauer Arabian King is a floral, spicy oriental whose sweet, resinous and animalic sides give it a heavy, woody character. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so it lasts long and carries far. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. The top has oud, grapefruit, bergamot and saffron, with the citrus lifting the opening a little. In the heart, iris, rose, cedarwood and geranium add a floral softness. The base of vetiver, cypriol, musk and amber weighs heaviest, settling into a woody, sweet resin. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Hind Al Oud Kohl have a close profile.

Psychédélique

8.0

Jovoy · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jovoy Psychédélique is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent, deepened by resinous and smoky tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits between the two. It opens with citrus fruits, and the heart holds rose, Indonesian patchouli, geranium and cistus. The soft floral side of the rose is balanced by the earthy patchouli and the resinous cistus. Musk, amber and vanilla gather the sweetness in the base and settle it into a warm, oriental finish.

Ambre 114

8.1

Histoires de Parfums · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 is a sweet, spicy amber scent: resinous, powdery and woody in its warmth, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with nutmeg and thyme, which give it a spicy start. In the heart, cedar, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody, earthy base, with rose and geranium softening it slightly. In the base, amber, vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean sweeten the scent into a gourmand, powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Franck Boclet Patchouli and Berry Cœur Noir have a close profile.

Liwa (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Widian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Widian Liwa Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets jasmine, bergamot and saffron over geranium and white blossoms, then settles onto oud and woods. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on character tilt slightly masculine, but a good share call it feminine, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with jasmine, bergamot and saffron, which give a floral, faintly fruity and spicy start, while artemisia adds a thin cool edge. In the heart, geranium, white blossoms and amberwood soften the sweetness. The base of oud, vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli sets a woody, oriental ground. Widian Baniyas and Nishane Favonius have a close profile.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

7.2

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex opens with fir, black pepper and cade juniper, and reads as a floral, spicy and smoky scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. The top notes bring fir, black pepper, neroli and nutmeg. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus form a floral layer. The base carries cade juniper, leather, frankincense and resins, with an animal, earthy edge. Bogue LiTA and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Dusk

8.6

The Woods Collection · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Woods Collection Dusk is a unisex scent that pairs the fruity freshness of bergamot, mandarin orange and apple with jasmine, violet and geranium, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Overall it is sweet and fruity: bergamot, mandarin orange and apple set a bright fruit tone, while jasmine, violet and geranium add a soft floral side. Patchouli grounds the sweetness in a woody, spicy base, and a faint oriental warmth stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. It is favored for night outs and evenings, and it also works for daily wear. Voters lean toward calling it masculine or modern, though it wears as a true unisex.

Al Nashama - Caprice

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Lattafa Al Nashama - Caprice is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot, ginger and cardamom, moves through mint and lavender, and dries down on vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The opening is fresh, with lemon and bergamot citrus and a spicy edge from ginger and cardamom. Mint, lavender and geranium keep that coolness going in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and slightly powdery finish. Fragrance World Jack and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

At the Barber's

7.5

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela At the Barber's is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent built on lavender and rosemary with geranium, recalling a barber's chair; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, black pepper and bitter orange, then moves to a heart of lavender, rosemary and geranium. Green and citrus freshness is balanced by spice, and the base of Evernyl, white musk and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

B-612

7.9

Nishane · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nishane B-612 is a fresh, green unisex fougère that links the lavender, geranium and cypress of its opening to a woody heart of cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen less. In the character votes masculine comes first, followed by classic and modern. It opens fresh and green, with lavender and geranium kept dry by cypress. The heart builds a woody base from cedarwood, sandalwood, cashmere wood and patchouli. In the base, musk and tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while oakmoss brings an earthy edge. Tom Ford Beau de Jour and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.

Cactus Garden

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton Cactus Garden is a fresh, green citrus scent for spring and summer days, an unisex perfume that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while autumn trails far behind. It is recommended mostly for leisure, daily wear and business, with few votes for night out or evening. On character, the masculine side leads slightly, though the feminine vote is close. Calabrian bergamot and lemon grass set up a bright citrus freshness. Maté and geranium add a green, floral edge, and frankincense softens it with a spicy warmth. Fruity and sweet touches stay in the background.

Centaurus

7.8

Creed · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Creed Centaurus is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a woody, creamy, resinous body, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens warm and spicy with cardamom, cinnamon, pink pepper and tobacco. In the heart, sandalwood, jasmine and patchouli build a woody, floral footing. The base turns gourmand and soft, with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and tolu balm. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine in the votes, though modern and feminine both get a share. Phil Julian Fovere and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif have a close profile.

Ambre Fétiche (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Goutal · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Goutal Ambre Fétiche Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with frankincense, labdanum and styrax, then moves into benzoin, iris and geranium. Patchouli, Russian leather and vanilla form the base. The sweetness is tempered by woody, powdery and smoky tones, with a leathery, animal warmth in the background.

Or du Sérail

7.9

Naomi Goodsir · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that sets sweet fruit notes against tobacco, labdanum and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with davana, rum, mango and orange, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, coconut and beeswax absolute soften that sweetness. As it settles, tobacco absolute, labdanum, vanilla and oak wood come forward, leaving a woody, smoky, spiced warmth.

Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Aoud is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character over a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; spring follows, while summer is the least chosen season. Voters read it as masculine more than anything, with feminine and classic close behind. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and vervain. At the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base brings oud, patchouli, saffron and cinnamon for a spicy, resinous warmth, sweetened and softened by vanilla and sandalwood. Roja Parfums Aoud Absolue Précieux and Roja Parfums Ahlam have a close profile.