The Perfume Library

Alexandria Orientale

8.4

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale is a unisex perfume with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while summer and office wear are far less common. More voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with Omani frankincense, leather, green apple and basil. The heart of Bulgarian rose, Virginia cedar, coriander and Italian iris turns floral and spicy. In the base, Malayan oud, tobacco leaf, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood make it sweet, woody and warm.

Ceylon

7.6

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Ceylon is an oriental unisex scent in which a floral, sweet body is deepened by spice, resin and wood. The top is bergamot, Indian jasmine sambac and honey, so it opens sweet and floral with a warm edge. In the heart, Indian sandalwood, Malayan oud and Ceylon tea build a woody depth, with the tea softening some of the weight. The base of musk, amber and Bourbon vanilla settles it onto a sweet, resinous floor. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays open to unisex wear. Xerjoff Mamluk and Serge Lutens Cèdre have a close profile.

Oud Al Sahraa

7.3

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Berdoues Oud Al Sahraa is a unisex scent built on Italian mandarin orange, Namibian myrrh and Malayan oud, moving from a fresh start into a resinous, woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business get votes too. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle on gender. It has been discontinued. Italian mandarin orange brings the freshness at the top. Namibian myrrh adds a soft, resinous heart, and Malayan oud carries the woody, smoky base. Sweet, spicy and oriental accents run through it as well. Ensar Oud Kelantan and Agar Aura Kelantan have a close profile.

Arabians

7.7

Montale · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Arabians is a unisex scent that sets a smoky, leathery and spicy character on a sweet oriental base. Cardamom and red thyme carry the spice, while leather and Malayan oud give the smoky, woody side. Rose and lavender soften that hard texture with a floral touch, and patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth. Musk and ambergris keep the sweetness in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Montale Pure Love and Lattafa Maahir have a close profile.

Orange Aoud

7.1

Montale · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Montale Orange Aoud is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, spices and Malayan oud, then deepens into patchouli and violet. The citrus freshness of bergamot meets spices and Malayan oud at the top. In the heart, patchouli and violet bring a floral, earthy turn. The base of Mysore sandalwood, leather, white musk and amber dries down woody, leathery and sweetly oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Mancera Black Prestigium and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile.

Tropical Wood

7.0

Montale · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Tropical Wood sets bergamot, passion fruit and pineapple over Malayan oud and violet, making a sweet, woody unisex scent. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, passion fruit and pineapple. The heart of Malayan oud, violet and Bulgarian rose turns floral, spicy and woody, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, leather and white musk sweetens and softens it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions. Votes lean slightly feminine, but it reads as unisex. Montale Orange Aoud and Rituals White Patchouli have a close profile.

Purple Soda

7.8

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nebiru Parfvms Purple Soda is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against a creamy, woody and resinous sweetness; it has been discontinued. Lemonade, Italian bergamot and Italian lime give it a bright, fruity first impression. Pink lotus, blue lotus and violet leaf carry the floral side, while vanilla orchid absolute softens everything into something creamy and sweet. Beneath, the oud notes, Indonesian sandalwood and Indian vetiver build a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread it almost evenly across spring, fall and summer, and favour leisure and daily wear most. A few more voters read it as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also clear. Bortnikoff Santa Sangre and Nebiru Parfvms Sapphire have a close profile.

Aoud Night

7.3

Montale · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Aoud Night is a sweet, smoky unisex scent where oud, leather and rose meet, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Malayan oud and gaiac wood set the woody, resinous and slightly animal core. Leather and patchouli deepen that edge, while rose adds a floral softness and amber with Mysore sandalwood bring a sweet warmth. The spicy, oriental side comes through clearly. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out, with summer and daytime getting very few votes. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad have a close profile.

Jasper no Kodō III

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō III is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent built around Canadian Balsam fir absolute, juniper berry and Malayan oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and juniper berry alongside palo santo and copal resin, set against the green of fir and hemlock absolutes. In the heart, oud, blue lotus and wild thyme lead, with elderberry softening the sweetness. The base settles on pine needle absolute, Omani green frankincense and white ambergris, giving a resinous, woody floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern close behind. Jasper no Kodō II and Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road have a close profile.

Angeliki / Αγγελική

8.8

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Angelos Créations Olfactives Angeliki / Αγγελική is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as unisex. It opens bright with apricot, aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, damask rose, freesia and lily of the valley. The base turns resinous, earthy and animalic, with sandalwood, oud, tolu balm and oakmoss.

Tigerwood (Pure Parfum)

9.0

Ensar Oud

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Tigerwood (Pure Parfum) is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent led by oud resin, oakmoss and patchouli, and it has been discontinued. Malayan oud and oud resin lean on the bite of black pepper and clove, while black tea, coffee and cocoa soften that edge and add a dark richness. Tobacco, Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla bring a dry, resinous warmth. Animal and leathery accords weigh heavily, alongside earthy oakmoss. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure wear. Votes on character lean masculine. Ensar Oud Tigerwood: Terengganu and Tigerwood Ghalia have a close profile.

The Wonderland II

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds The Wonderland II is a unisex chypre, floral and powdery at its core, softened by fruity sweetness and a creamy, woody body; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, orris root, bitter almond and aldehydes, a fruity, powdery start. The heart brings narcissus, iris, Malayan and Thai oud, ivy and spices. The base settles on mitti attar, castoreum, moss and more orris root, drying down woody and creamy with a clear chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring after them, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly in between. Roja Parfums Chypré Extraordinaire and Folkwinds The Wonderland have a close profile.

Blu (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Agar Aura

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Agar Aura Blu Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a smoky, woody oud beneath a fresh, aquatic surface; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night outs close, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Fresh, floral, aquatic and green accords dominate, with spicy, woody, oriental and smoky ones underneath. Oakmoss, white rose and Persian absinth build a green, floral frame. Thai oud, Malayan oud, vetiver and Indian papyrus pull it towards a dry, smoky, woody tone.

Fantasque

8.4

Givenchy · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Fantasque is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with cardamom and frankincense, moves to myrrh and damask rose, and rests on vanilla, oud and Peru balsam. The resinous, smoky side is softened by the vanilla's sweetness. Its profile is close to Matière Première Encens Suave and Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme.

Le Boucanier

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M Le Boucanier is a unisex scent that lays woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones over a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings follow close behind. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Caribbean rum, black tea, cinnamon and black pepper give it a sweet, spicy character. Burmese oud, cedar, Indian vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy ground beneath. Cuban cigar and gun powder carry the smoky side, while vanilla and white ambergris soften the edges.

Scheherazade

7.3

Bortnikoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Scheherazade is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and spring, for evenings and leisure time, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet, fruity and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Autumn gets the most votes, followed by spring, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, red mandarin orange and blackcurrant absolute, bright and fruity. Pepper and apricot absolute add spice and sweetness in the heart. Malayan oud, Lebanon cedar and Indian sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fiona

8.2

TSVGA

Floral · Spicy · Woody

TSVGA Fiona is a unisex fragrance built around oud, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute, with an animalic, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It is worn for leisure and for evenings and nights out; more voters call it masculine than feminine, though feminine and classic both get a fair share. The scent has a floral, spicy frame: ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and frangipani sit beside the woody, earthy and smoky sides of oud. Goatskin and civet add a leathery, animalic edge, while vanilla and tonka bean soften it with a resinous warmth. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua have a close profile.

Indompté

8.3

Givenchy · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Indompté is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, saffron and Malayan oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, bringing a fruity, sweet brightness. Moving into the heart, saffron and Woodleather® turn it spicy, leathery and smoky. Malayan oud anchors the base with a woody, resinous depth, and the overall feel is oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while business and daily wear are chosen far less. Most see it as masculine. Gucci Gucci Intense Oud and bdk Parfums Ambre Safrano have a close profile.

Foudroyant

8.1

Givenchy · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Givenchy Foudroyant is a sweet, smoky woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Canadian cedar leaf opens it, and the heart of labdanum absolute and Colombian tolu balm adds a resinous warmth. Malayan oud dominates the base. Sweet, spicy, oriental and smoky accords sit on a woody backbone. Amouage Material and Ensar Oud Kelantan have a close profile.

An Unknown Dream

7.8

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Folkwinds An Unknown Dream is a unisex fragrance that reads fresh and floral, with green and aquatic touches over a woody, creamy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it carries across a room and stays on the skin through the day. There are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it, but its unisex profile works for any wearer. The top is built from Japanese rose otto, violet absolute, honeysuckle otto and jasmine sambac otto, so the floral side leads. The heart brings white ambergris, orris root and tuberose, and the base of Papua sandalwood and Malayan oud settles into a woody, creamy finish.

Purple Rain: Maluku (2026)

9.5

Ensar Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Purple Rain: Maluku is a unisex scent that sets three different ouds against sandalwood, spices and ambergris, with a floral, woody character darkened by animalic tones. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Vietnamese, Indonesian and Malayan oud build a woody frame, while frankincense and spices keep it warm. Orange zest and blackcurrant add a fruity, sweet side, and white carnation and pollen carry the floral part. Musk, civet and hyraceum give it an animalic, creamy and powdery depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring them high. Its dense build calls for a light hand. Value for money is seen as average. Ensar Oud Purple Rain: Überblau and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar have a close profile.

Kelantan

8.8

Agar Aura

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agar Aura Kelantan is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, best suited to those who like warm, dense scents, especially on cooler-season evenings. Kelantan has very strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It is unisex, though votes tilt it towards the masculine side. Cinnamon and vanilla give it a sweet, spicy warmth. Propolis and tea pull that sweetness towards a dry, resinous side, while Malayan oud adds a woody, smoky depth. A creamy texture softens the whole.

Oud Sultani: Brunei Kynam

8.7

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Brunei Kynam is a unisex scent that sets oud resin and three different ouds against rose, orris root and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Burmese, Brunei and Malayan oud build a resinous, smoky, earthy backbone. Rose and orris root bring the floral side, Bourbon vanilla adds sweetness, and castoreum lends an animal warmth. Spicy and creamy touches give it a dense oriental feel. Oud Sultani: Surira and Oud Sultani Terengganu from the same line have a close profile.

Rose Oud

7.5

Illuminum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Illuminum Rose Oud is a floral, woody unisex scent that puts Moroccan rose and Malayan oud at the centre. It opens with basil, jasmine and coriander seed, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, Moroccan rose and geranium carry the floral side, while castoreum, patchouli and Malayan oud settle it onto a woody, animalic, oriental base. A sweet, powdery softness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Miro Salsa have a close profile.