The Perfume Library

Don't Cry for Me

7.9

Altaia · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Altaia Don't Cry for Me is a fresh, floral and softly powdery unisex scent built around freesia, heliotrope and cherry blossom. The notes read as one piece: freesia and cherry blossom give a floral, green freshness, while heliotrope and ambrette seed pull it towards a powdery, creamy softness. Jasmine tea adds a light green touch, and cashmere wood with vegetal amber leaves a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without fading quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It leans feminine and reads modern. Altaia Tuberose In Blue and Acca Kappa Sakura Tokyo have a close profile.

Macaque

7.1

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Macaque is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with a fruity lift and an earthy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with red mandarin orange and green apple for freshness, while cedar lays down a woody base. In the heart, jasmine tea, ylang-ylang and honey add a soft floral note, and galbanum sharpens the green side. The base of musk, tree moss, green tea and white oud leaves a clean, earthy finish.

Fleur de Chine

7.7

Tom Ford · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tom Ford Fleur de Chine is a fresh, powdery floral led by magnolia, tea rose and jasmine tea; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Flowers dominate throughout: magnolia, tea rose, wisteria, lilac and hyacinth. Plum and white peach add a fruity sweetness, while clementine and bergamot keep it bright. Hinoki cypress and Chinese cedar lay a woody base, and amber and Siam benzoin warm it into an oriental tone. The perfume has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits daily wear and evenings out. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead.

Flower Muse

7.8

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flora Danica Flower Muse is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around mandarin orange, sweet pea and iris, and it suits spring and summer days best. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. It opens bright and citrusy with mandarin orange and sweet pea, while pink pepper adds a light spice. The heart of poppy, jasmine tea, iris and Provençal lavender stays floral and green, with a powdery softness. White musk, amberwood and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody, creamy base.

Tea Service

7.6

Chasing Scents · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Chasing Scents Tea Service is a unisex tea-and-floral perfume that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits casual, daytime wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close trail without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and winter close behind and summer least. Leisure and daily wear come first, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits between the two. It opens on jasmine tea and oolong tea. Goji berry, osmanthus absolute and white peach add a floral, fruity sweetness, and musk softens the base. Green, spicy and faintly smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Le Labo Thé Noir 29 and Al Rehab Atheer have a close profile.

Dunhuang / 敦煌

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Prissana Dunhuang / 敦煌 is a sweet but shadowed unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers against spice and smoke. Mandarin orange, tangerine and kumquat form a bright citrus base, while jasmine absolute, osmanthus and magnolia add floral sweetness with a touch of plum. Cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring the spice forward, and incense and Lapsang Souchong tea carry a smoky edge. Sandalwood, cedar and amber give a warm woody ground, and civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا

8.7

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nebiru Parfvms God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا is a unisex scent that sets the sweet spice of honey, cinnamon and saffron against a smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It opens with honey, cinnamon and saffron forming a sweet, spicy layer. In the heart, jasmine sambac, gardenia, beeswax absolute and tonka bean add a floral, gourmand softness. The base brings Cambodian, Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud, patchouli, cocoa and coffee, giving it a smoky, resinous and animalic weight.

Muscat Jasmine Tea

7.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Muscat Jasmine Tea is a fresh, fruity unisex scent built around jasmine tea and muscat grape. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Votes lean feminine and modern, though the balance suits both men and women. The scent runs along a fresh, citrusy and floral line. Mandarin orange and lemon zest bring brightness, while jasmine tea, black tea and muscat grape soften it with a green, lightly sweet fruit character. Mint and nashi pear keep it lively.

The Point

7.5

Clue Perfumery · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Clue Perfumery The Point is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, whether daily wear or leisure. Most voters pick summer or spring, with daily and leisure wear leading while evening and sport trail behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either side. It opens with mineral notes and jasmine tea, a light, cool start. In the heart, honey, seawater and patchouli sweeten it and pull it toward the earth. Sand and ambergris settle in the base, and the aquatic, green and animal tones sit softly under the fresh floral touch. Solstice Scents Gulf Breeze and Bibliothèque de Parfum Silence have a close profile.

Bosphorus Pearl (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Alghabra · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Alghabra Bosphorus Pearl Extrait de Parfum opens with violet, lily of the valley and rose, then softens into musk and amber: a fresh, floral scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most see it as feminine, yet it is classed as unisex. It starts with violet, lily of the valley and rose, a fresh floral opening lightened by citrus and fruity touches. The heart brings cedarwood, jasmine tea and ylang-ylang. In the base, white musk, musk, dry woods and amber settle it into a sweet, creamy finish. Ormonde Jayne Levant and Ajmal Violet Musc share a close profile.

Agrias Vetiveris

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nebiru Parfvms Agrias Vetiveris pairs vetiver with mandarin orange and grapefruit in a fresh, green, woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use also getting votes. It reads easy and unisex rather than tied to either gender. The top opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, cardamom and ginger, citrus with a light spice. In the heart, black tea and jasmine tea soften around orange blossom. The base settles into three vetivers, hinoki wood and oakmoss, earthy and woody. Nebiru Parfvms Agrias Vetiveris II and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hainan 2005 (Pure Parfum)

7.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Hainan 2005 is a woody, smoky and slightly animalic unisex scent that pairs Chinese oud, blue lotus and Chinese white tea with citrus and spice. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets the smallest share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and few choose it for the office. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine. Yuzu, mandarin orange and bitter orange give it a tea-like freshness, while jasmine tea, pink lotus and blue lotus pull it towards floral and green. Sichuan pepper and tobacco add spice and smoke, and castoreum and hyraceum bring an animal warmth. Chinese oud, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris form a woody, resinous base.

Yunnan 2003 (Pure Parfum)

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Yunnan 2003 (Pure Parfum) is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of yuzu, bitter orange and Sichuan pepper against jasmine tea and Sri Lankan oud. Citrus and spice lead the top, with red mandarin orange adding a sweet brightness. In the heart, jasmine tea, blue lotus and Chinese white tea turn it floral and soft. The base of oud, Tibetan musk, ambergris and beeswax leaves an animal, creamy and resinous warmth, and the oriental, woody side gradually takes over. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage moderate. It reads unisex, suiting both men and women. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Ensar Oud Hainan 2005 (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud Chinese Exclusive.

Obscurus

8.3

Custodia Libertatis · 2024

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Custodia Libertatis Obscurus is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with blood orange, cinnamon and black tea and settles into leather, oud and castoreum. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters scoring each of them high. It has no gender lean and suits those who like a heavy, dense scent. Zara LTH/01 Still L.E.A.T.H.E.R. and Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile. It opens with blood orange, raspberry and cinnamon, a bright fruity and spicy start that black tea dries out. The heart brings jasmine tea, green tea, iris, tobacco and African rum together in a tea-and-tobacco blend. The base rests on Chinese oud, leather, patchouli and castoreum, a woody, animalic, smoky ground that musk and amber soften.

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Lily Gris: Sekadau

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Lily Gris: Sekadau is a unisex fragrance that wraps a floral core in spice, smoke and resin; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters give them high marks, though the number of votes is small. With no season or occasion votes, there is little to say on when it suits best; as a unisex scent it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Blue lotus, rose, ume blossom and orange blossom build the floral side, while saffron and Japanese incense add a spicy, smoky edge. Malayan oud and Borneo oud carry the woody, earthy depth, and myrrh and ambergris bring a resinous, creamy softness. Powdery and oriental facets run through the accords as well.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.

Sous Le Figuier

6.5

M. Micallef · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

M. Micallef Sous Le Figuier is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they place it in leisure, daily and business settings. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It opens with coriander, bergamot, fig leaf and peach, a green and fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine tea, fig and blackcurrant add a floral, sweet softness. The base of fig wood and musk settles it on a woody footing. L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier Extrême and Molinard Figue have a close profile.

Yue Tu / 月兔

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Yue Tu / 月兔 is a unisex perfume with a fresh, citrusy and floral character. The notes read as one whole: bitter orange, mandarin orange and honey pomelo lead the citrus, while mango and peach add a fruity sweetness. Jasmine tea, white tea and chamomile soften it, and osmanthus, chrysanthemum and iris build the floral side. Grass brings a green freshness, with cedar and musk forming a woody base underneath. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a light, clean scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine.

Melati Gaharu (2025)

8.4

Hunayn · 2025

Floral · Green · Woody

Hunayn Melati Gaharu (2025) is a floral, woody unisex scent in which several jasmines and oud sit side by side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters giving high marks to each, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The scent is built on jasmine sambac, jasmine absolute and jasmine tea, which form a floral spine, while Manipur oud, Indian oud and sandalwood ground it in a woody, earthy base. Henna and queen-of-the-night add a creamy softness, with green and oriental touches staying in the background. House of Heartistry White Dragon and Heretic Nocturnal Tuberose have a close profile.

Sikada SQ

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Sikada SQ is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, spicy and woody structure, with animal and powdery shades alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It has no clear gender lean and can sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. In the top, mandarin orange, blood orange and grapefruit give a bright citrus start, while cinnamon and ginger add a spicy warmth. The heart is led by jasmine sambac, iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla form a creamy, resinous footing, and castoreum and civet add an animal depth.

Oud Rex: Terengganu

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu is a resinous, smoky and animalic oud scent, with floral and sweet facets that give it a heavy, oriental character. It is a unisex perfume. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud form a smoky, woody ground, and civet adds an animalic depth. Saffron and clove bring spice, while Bourbon vanilla and cocoa add sweetness. Tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose carry the floral side, and pear lends a soft fruity touch.

Tartan

7.6

Sarah Baker Perfumes · 2016

Green · Gourmand · Spicy

Sarah Baker Perfumes Tartan is a woody, smoky and leathery unisex scent with a gourmand touch from bread and hop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though with only a few votes these ratings are tentative. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably as a unisex fragrance. Leather, tobacco and Virginia cedar form the backbone, with a green, earthy air around them. Bread and hop add a warm, gourmand note, while jasmine tea and tree moss soften the woody texture. Labdanum brings a resinous depth. Sarah Baker Perfumes Tartan Cask and Murdock Bright Leaf have a close profile.

Wild Tuberose

6.1

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez Wild Tuberose is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. There is no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion, and it reads as unisex. As a whole, the scent is built on a floral core of tuberose absolute and night-blooming jasmine absolute. White peach and jasmine tea add a sweet, fresh lightness, while everlasting flower absolute rounds out the flowers. Amber and musk soften it with a creamy, woody, slightly spicy warmth.