The Perfume Library

47 perfumes

Ruby Red / Red Storm

The House of Oud · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Ruby Red / Red Storm is a floral, sweet unisex perfume, with fruity and gourmand tones set on a creamy base and a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine, though plenty of voters call it modern. It opens with ginger and tangerine, and the heart of ginger flower, ylang-ylang and tuberose adds a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla, candied ginger and musk sweeten it and settle into a creamy warmth.

Jasminisha

7.4

Moresque · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moresque Jasminisha is a unisex scent that opens on mandarin orange and ginger, settles into a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom, and ends on vanilla and amber. The fresh, lightly spicy start of mandarin orange and ginger gives way to ginger flower, orange blossom and jasmine in the heart. In the base, vanilla, candied ginger, white musk and amber come forward, so the dry-down reads sweet, gourmand and creamy. Fruity and oriental touches sit behind the floral core. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, while evening and office use also fit. It reads feminine to most voters, though it is presented as unisex.

Cranberry

6.9

Marc Jacobs · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Jacobs Cranberry is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink grapefruit alongside cranberry. In the heart, red currant, honeysuckle and ginger flower add a soft floral-fruity note, while ozone keeps the air cool. Vetiver, woods and musk form a simple woody base. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans somewhat feminine. Roberto Cavalli Paradiso and Parfums d'Elmar Mahina have a close profile.

Rubia Sucrée

7.6

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Francesca Dell'Oro Rubia Sucrée is a unisex fragrance that joins the brightness of mandarin orange, ginger flower and lemon zest to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. It opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange and lemon zest, while ginger flower and fig leaf add a light spicy, green edge. In the heart, jasmine absolute, almond and precious woods come forward. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean settles it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter also get a fair share. Leisure and evening are the most common uses, with night out close behind. Marcoccia Zaahra and Franck Boclet Tonka have a close profile.

Sincere

7.0

ILK · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

ILK Sincere is a unisex fragrance that stays fresh and floral, with fruity sweetness softened by a powdery, creamy base. Peach nectar, ginger flower and milk make up the top, opening fruity and milky-sweet. In the heart, iris, ambrette and ylang-ylang bring a floral, powdery softness. Saffron, coconut and amber finish with a spicy, creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits any skin, with no lean toward masculine or feminine.

Aristo

8.9

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabiyat Prestige Aristo is a unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and floral freshness with the soft sweetness of vanilla and musk. It opens bright and fruity with orange, mandarin orange, lemon and ginger flower. Jasmine and magnolia bring a floral softness to the heart, while patchouli adds a light woody depth. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy warmth, with aquatic and spicy touches staying in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, and rate its value for money very highly, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Blend Oud Oud Zanzibar and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Cosmo

6.8

The Perfume Connection · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Perfume Connection Cosmo is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh floral opening of bergamot and rose through violet and aquatic notes to a soft, creamy base of vanilla blossom and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads comfortably on both men and women, with a light, easy feel. Ginger flower, bergamot and rose open fresh and floral. In the heart, violet comes forward, aquatic notes add airiness and pink pepper a little spark. The base of Indian sandalwood, vanilla blossom and ambroxan settles into a sweet, creamy finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole and Diptyque Essences Insensées (2019) have a close profile.

Black Ginger (Cologne)

7.6

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Demeter Fragrance Library Black Ginger (Cologne) pairs black ginger with ginger flower and eastern spices, giving a fresh, spicy unisex cologne. The scent reads as a single whole rather than a layered pyramid. The sharp, peppery side of black ginger deepens with eastern spices, while ginger flower adds a soft floral touch. A fresh, citrusy feel leads, and fruity and powdery touches take the edge off the oriental spice, with a slightly synthetic brightness sitting in the background. Kenzo KenzoKi Blissful Ginger Fizz and Hermès Tutti Twilly d'Hermès have a close profile.