The Perfume Library

Savoy Steam (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Savoy Steam Eau de Parfum opens on pink pepper and rosemary, moves through geranium and Damask rose, and ties its fresh, green side to resin and smoke in a unisex scent. The top notes, pink pepper and Tunisian rosemary, give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, geranium absolute and Damask rose add a floral, green texture. At the base, benzoin sweetens the scent while incense resin leaves a smoky trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais and Franck Boclet Incense have a close profile.

Oud Voyager

7.5

Tom Ford · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Oud Voyager is a unisex scent that wraps a sweet floral heart in spicy, woody and oriental tones, suited to evenings and cooler weather. Cypriol, saffron and cardamom give it a spicy warmth, with pink pepper sharpening it slightly. Red peony and geranium absolute carry the floral side, while oud, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to both. Birkholz Amber Intense and Kajal Jihan have a close profile.

Bohea Bohème

7.8

Maison Mona di Orio · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maison Mona di Orio Bohea Bohème is a woody, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn first, then winter and spring, and few pick summer. Leisure, evening and daytime wear come up most, and some also find it suitable for the office. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. As a whole it is green, spicy and smoky. Juniper, black tea, cardamom and Sichuan pepper bring a cool sharpness, while oak wood, gaiac wood and amber add a woody, resinous, earthy weight. Franck Boclet Ashes and Tom Ford Noir Anthracite have a close profile.

Desolation Peak

8.4

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Desolation Peak is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, suited more to leisure time and evenings out than to everyday wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Summer is the least chosen season; in the evening and on a night out it feels both comfortable and clearly present. It smells like a forest: pine needle, black spruce and Himalayan cedar build a woody, resinous ground, with citrus and green freshness over it. Oakmoss and Bourbon vetiver add an earthy depth, while Lapsang Souchong tea and pine tar bring smoke. Black pepper and pimento add spicy warmth. Close in profile are N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek and Evody Ombre Fumée.

Santal Précieux

7.6

Caron · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Santal Précieux is a warm, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it reaches those nearby without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, and the scent sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: Australian and New Caledonian sandalwood and amyris form a woody base, while milk pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. Ceylonese cinnamon, cumin and pink pepper add spice, rose and geranium bring a soft, powdery floral side, and leather leaves a leathery edge.

Vetiver Java

6.8

Perris Monte Carlo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perris Monte Carlo Vetiver Java is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on citrus and spice and settles into an earthy, green, slightly smoky vetiver, easy to wear at leisure or at work. Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Nepalese sichuan pepper give it a bright, sharp start. In the heart, Java vetiver and geranium absolute take over, with the earthy and green side leading. Musk and amber in the base soften that dry, smoky feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and leisure and office are the occasions it leans towards. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in style. Lubin Le Vetiver and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Oud Vibration

7.6

Roos & Roos · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roos & Roos Oud Vibration is a floral, spicy and woody scent built around oud, Bulgarian rose absolute and cardamom, described as unisex and suited to cooler-season evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear chosen less often. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits in the middle on gender. Cardamom and raspberry open it with a spicy fruitiness. In the heart, geranium absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute and clove form a floral, spiced body. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and oud leaves a woody, resinous and animalic warmth, softened by a sweet undertone.

Neroli Mediterraneo

7.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perris Monte Carlo Neroli Mediterraneo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. It opens with Sicilian bitter orange, Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian bergamot, giving a bright citrus start. At the heart, orange blossom absolute, Italian neroli and petitgrain bring a floral, green thread, while sichuan pepper and ginger add a light spice. Iris, musk and cedarwood in the base soften it into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm over the day. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter barely gets a mention. It is light enough for the office or after sport, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost evenly split.

African Rose

8.2

Memo Paris · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Memo Paris African Rose pairs rose absolute with patchouli, oud and leather, giving a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with geranium absolute, saffron, cardamom, bergamot and cumin. In the heart, rose absolute meets patchouli and the floral side deepens. The base of oud, leather, vetiver and musk settles into a woody, leathery, oriental trail. Tom Ford Oud Voyager and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Chypre Narcisse

8.2

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Narcisse is a unisex chypre where narcissus and other flowers sit on an animal, earthy base with green and leathery touches. It opens citrusy and floral, with narcissus absolute, jasmine, lemon and bergamot up front. In the heart, lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose absolute and black truffle lead. The base of oakmoss, leather, civet, patchouli and black ambergris pulls the chypre character together, turning the scent darker, more animal and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. It suits anyone who wants a dense, characterful chypre regardless of gender. Hermès Equipage and Rogue Flora & Fauna share a close profile.

Cheval d'Arabie

9.0

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Attars Cheval d'Arabie is a unisex scent in which rose otto, Indian oud, leather and civet dominate, pairing floral notes with animalic ones. It opens with Persian and Taif rose otto, saffron and Omani frankincense, with elemi resin adding a resinous edge. The heart brings hay absolute, leather, narcissus and Indian patchouli, while oud and civet continue underneath. In the base, castoreum, black and white ambergris, benzoin and mimosa soften it; the result is a woody, smoky, earthy and leathery oriental. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and most voters score both highly. With its dense, characterful build it reads neither masculine nor feminine and makes itself noticed. Meo Fusciuni Varanasi and Dixit & Zak Emperor Hind have a close profile.

Dark Heart of Papua

8.7

N•O•A•M · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua is a smoky, animalic and resinous unisex scent built around Papua oud, New Guinean patchouli and castoreum, and it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece: Papua oud and smoked wood form a dark woody core, while Java vetiver and oakmoss add an earthy, green edge. Indian tuberose, jasmine sambac and red champaca carry the floral side, and castoreum and hyraceum give it a leathery, animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and favor leisure, night out and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Prin Rahassanai and TSVGA Fiona have a close profile.

Vermilion Wood

7.6

Maison Mona di Orio · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity body against resinous, smoky and woody depth; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to either. Pomegranate and black plum give it a sweet, fruity edge. Geranium absolute adds a floral side, opoponax carries the resinous warmth, and Laotian oud leaves a smoky, woody depth.

Pluck!

7.1

Jorum Studio · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Pluck! is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with spice and resin, with a leafy, woody feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither disappears on the skin nor fills a room. The fougère structure and woody tones let it sit comfortably on men and women alike. Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Pino Silvestre Pino Silvestre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. The green freshness of blackcurrant bud, tomato leaf and basil comes first. Tomato tar and geranium absolute add a slightly rough edge to it, while Sichuan pepper brings the spice. Fir balsam absolute, vetiver and sandalwood set the whole on a woody, resinous base.

Narkissos / Νάρκισσος

8.4

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Narkissos / Νάρκισσος is a unisex scent that pairs narcissus with honey and vanilla in a sweet, powdery floral accord. The top holds salted butter, chamomile and narcissus, with deer musk adding an animal warmth. In the heart, honey, jonquil and jasmine sambac come forward, while narcissus absolute carries the floral line on. The base leans on vanilla, tobacco and leather; fir balsam and patchouli dry the sweetness a little, and the accord stays creamy, spicy and leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. It suits men and women alike, a dense, warm scent. Byredo Animalique and bdk Parfums Vanille Leather have a close profile.

Edge Effects

8.6

St. Clair Scents · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Edge Effects is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around lavender, bergamot and oakmoss. It opens with maillette lavender, red mandarin orange, basil and tarragon, giving a citrusy, herbal freshness. In the heart, bergamot, oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame, while peach and jasmine in the base add a soft floral, fruity touch. Animal and powdery shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in between.

Vintage Affair

8.1

Jinkoh Store · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jinkoh Store Vintage Affair is a unisex perfume that opens fresh and green, then turns into a dense floral, woody chypre; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, lime and bergamot give a bright start, with jasmine already bringing a floral note. The heart is crowded with flowers, with rose, narcissus, magnolia, tuberose and gardenia leading. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss set a woody, earthy, smoky floor. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few people have voted. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a mature, classic chypre structure. The perfumer is Marius Pană.

Cactus Abduction

7.5

Heretic · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Cactus Abduction is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character over a sweet, smoky base. The top notes lead with bitter orange and grapefruit, while cedar, carrot seed and cassumunar ginger add a spicy, woody edge to that brightness. In the heart, geranium absolute, prickly pear and green pepper form a floral, fruity and green transition. At the base, benzoin sweetens the scent, and vetiver, patchouli and oud leave a woody, smoky trail. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It suits both men and women as a unisex scent. Balenciaga Rosabotanica and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Hora de la Verdad

7.7

Senyokô · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Senyokô Hora de la Verdad is a unisex fragrance with a fresh opening that turns spicy, floral and leathery, with a woody, smoky character. The top notes are Nepalese sichuan pepper, pink pepper, coriander seed, bitter orange and bergamot, giving a lively, peppery start. The heart moves to Spanish saffron, geranium absolute and Turkish rose absolute. The base holds labdanum, musk, ambergris, leather and vetiver, drying down warm, leathery and a little animalic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The profile suits men and women alike. Dior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Meleg Fougere

7.3

Meleg Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Meleg Perfumes Meleg Fougere is a fresh, green fougère led by mint, lavender and bergamot, made as a unisex scent and now discontinued. The scent reads fresh and green throughout: mint and peppermint share the lead with lavender and lemon, while ginger and star anise add spice. Geranium absolute and Moroccan rose bring a soft floral touch, and cedar and sandalwood lay a woody base. Powdery, earthy and slightly smoky tones round out the fougère character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine wearer. Floris Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) and Tom Tailor True Values for Him have a close profile.

Nuage Vert

8.1

AndrèSimon · 2025

Green · Woody · Fougère

AndrèSimon Nuage Vert is a unisex fougère that opens with ginger, artemisia and eucalyptus and settles into a green heart of geranium and galbanum. Ginger and eucalyptus give a fresh, lightly spiced start, with artemisia adding a bitter, herbal edge. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, Roman chamomile, hyacinth and galbanum carry the green character, while maté absolute keeps it dry and leafy. The base rests on Uruguayan vetiver, oakmoss and labdanum, an earthy, woody floor, with fenugreek and Scots pine adding a resinous weight. The overall impression is green and woody, in the classic fougère mould.

Veil / Nebula 3

7.9

Avant-Garden Lab · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avant-Garden Lab Veil / Nebula 3 is a fresh, slightly synthetic unisex scent that ties lemon, lavender and ginger to the powdery floral side of iris and violet; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters pick it most for leisure, nights out and the office, and they call its character masculine and feminine in almost equal measure, so it sits between the two. Lemon, lavender and ginger bring freshness and a light spice. Geranium, chamomile, iris and violet add a soft floral side, while patchouli and amber give a sweet, earthy depth. Metallic and mineral notes lend a cool, synthetic sheen. Armaf Dubai Nights Midnight and Philipp Plein No Limit$ Gold have a close profile.

Absolue Géranium Rosat / Rose Geranium Absolute

7.9

Panier des Sens · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Panier des Sens Absolue Géranium Rosat / Rose Geranium Absolute is a fresh, green floral built around rose and geranium, made for anyone. Mandarin orange opens with a fruity lift. In the heart, rose, geranium absolute and peony carry the floral side, softened by green and sweet accents. The base of patchouli, violet and white musk closes the scent with a gentle, musky warmth. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia and Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa have a close profile.

Kamila Aubre

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne