The Perfume Library

Iron Duke

7.8

Beaufort · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Iron Duke is a unisex scent that reads sweet, spicy and smoky, with leathery and woody sides leading, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with metallic notes, star anise, tobacco, Cambodian oud and liquor. In the heart, animalic notes, charred wood and leather come forward, while soap softens the harder edge. The base of bourbon whiskey, gun powder, musk and hay settles into a sweet, earthy warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; most pick winter and fall, with summer far behind. It is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Xerjoff Luxor and David Jourquin Cuir Tabac have a close profile.

Super Nova

7.7

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Gritti Super Nova is a unisex scent with a fresh, aquatic and green character, given an edge by synthetic and spicy touches. It opens with green pepper, mineral notes and artemisia; ozone, oud and gun powder sit in the heart. Cashmeran, ambergris and metallic notes form the base. The accords read cool and clean, but the woody, spicy side keeps it from being a plain fresh scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. On character, masculine and modern lead. Jaguar Pace and The Fragrance Engineers Oud Breeze have a close profile.

Blue Invasion - Blue Cedrat

6.3

Comme des Garçons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Blue Invasion - Blue Cedrat is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a clear green and woody side; it has been discontinued. Italian cedar and Virginia cedar set the woody line, while juniper berry and angelica root add a spicy, green coolness. Rose softens the floral side, and the metallic notes give the scent a sharp, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. The largest share of voters finds it masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Byredo Super Cedar and Argos Jupiter's Lightning.

Nuvolari

8.3

Rubini · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Rubini Nuvolari is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy base against smoky, leathery and earthy edges, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, while summer lags behind. Leisure, night out and evening share the occasions equally. Most voters read it as masculine, with modern and classic following behind. Taken as a whole, it is fresh, spicy and woody. Italian lemon, American spearmint and neroli bring brightness, while Madagascan pepper and Bulgarian rose sharpen it. Metallic notes, lubricating oil, fuel and asphalt give it a synthetic, smoky edge, and Haitian vetiver and Laotian oud add earthy depth.

Opus X

7.6

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Amouage Opus X is a fresh, floral and leathery unisex scent that sets rose against leather and Laotian oud. It opens on rose, rose oxide and rosebud, with geranium and varnish adding a cool, synthetic sheen. Leather leads the heart, while metallic notes, ylang-ylang, ambrarome and Laotian oud build a spicy, woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it is linked mostly to evenings and nights out. Votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It has been discontinued. Mancera Black Line and Hermetica Verticaloud have a close profile.

Déliria / Sautes d'Humeur

6.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Artisan Parfumeur Déliria / Sautes d'Humeur is a sweet, synthetic-leaning unisex fragrance, fresh and fruity with a gourmand streak. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with evening also fitting. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Cotton candy and candied apple form the core, while rum adds a touch of spicy warmth to the sweetness. The metallic notes give it a cool, synthetic edge that keeps the gourmand side in check, and the powdery, floral accords soften it. Star Nature Candy Floss and Penhaligon's Ninevah have a close profile.

Bloody Smoke

7.3

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Bloody Smoke is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance built around myrrh, frankincense resin and sandalwood. It opens with mineral and metallic notes beside elemi resin, while jasmine and lily of the valley soften that hard edge. The heart brings tonka bean and frankincense forward, and the base settles into myrrh, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and ambergris. Spicy, woody and earthy accords keep the sweetness in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Ojar Encens Cuivre and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Incenso Notturno have a close profile.

001 TAJ

8.1

UNVAIN · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

UNVAIN 001 TAJ is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Metallic notes, green tea and Moroccan amber come together as one whole. The fresh and green accords lead, while sweet, spicy and creamy touches soften them. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine or modern than feminine. Yves Rocher Thé Vert and Sephora Green Tea / Thé Vert have a close profile.

Opal

8.2

Boadicea the Victorious · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Opal is a unisex fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of cinnamon, bergamot and coffee with a floral heart of orris butter, geranium and rose. The top is led by cinnamon, bergamot, coffee, saffron and black pepper, with metallic notes and laurel alongside. In the heart, orris butter, geranium, lavender and rose give a floral and green tone, while cocoa butter and suede add a creamy softness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and roasted tonka bean settles into a woody, resinous ground. Most voters find both longevity and sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. Its animal and spicy side suits cooler weather and evenings best. Its value-for-money rating is low.

0

6.3

Blood Concept · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Blood Concept 0 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a smoky, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Caraway and raspberry give the opening a spicy, lightly sweet fruit feel. Rose and thyme sit in the heart, while leather, metallic notes, birch and cedarwood make the base woody, smoky and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to winter and fall, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with masculine slightly ahead. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

AB

3.7

Blood Concept · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Blood Concept AB is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with slate and aldehydes and moves into aquatic notes and pebble; it has been discontinued. The top notes are slate and aldehydes, and the heart is aquatic notes with pebble. Metallic notes and cedarwood sit in the base. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with a synthetic edge and a light woody trace. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes on character are split between masculine and feminine, with masculine slightly ahead. Its profile is close to La Rive Aqua and Rituals Silent Waters.

Spigo 1920

7.3

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Spigo 1920 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on juniper berry, mandarin orange and lavender; it has been discontinued. The top is led by juniper berry, mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot, with pineapple adding a fruity note. Basil, geranium and frankincense sit in the heart, while sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settle the base into a woody, sweet footing. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, summer follows, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and votes for masculine and feminine are close. Burberry for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Giardini di Toscana Verde Respiro have a close profile.

La Haine

7.4

Moth and Rabbit · 2015

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Moth and Rabbit La Haine is a green, synthetic and spicy unisex fragrance with smoky, leathery and animalic edges, and an unconventional, hard-edged character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; leisure and evening wear lead, with night-out use close behind. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. It opens with aldehydes, sulfur, buchu, blood, rum and metallic notes, a sharp, metallic start. In the heart, laurel, cedar, burnt rubber, birch tar, nutmeg, cardamom and leather bring a woody, smoky, leathery weight. Musk, Atlas cedar and moss soften the base into an earthy ground.

Juniper Jazz

7.1

Molton Brown · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Molton Brown Juniper Jazz is a unisex scent that opens with mint, juniper berry and metallic notes and softens into iris and woody tones; it has been discontinued. Mint and juniper berry give it a fresh, green start, with metallic notes adding a cool edge. In the heart, iris and gaiac wood come forward and the scent turns floral and powdery. The base of musk, sandalwood and patchouli settles it into a woody, creamy, slightly spicy finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, and it sits comfortably on either. Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur and Cartier I: L'Heure Promise have a close profile.

A

5.1

Blood Concept · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Blood Concept A is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily life and work. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with green notes, while basil and tomato leaf lead the heart. The base holds metallic notes and star anise. Fresh, floral and green accords dominate, with fruity, sweet and spicy sides in the background, and a synthetic edge throughout. Henrik Vibskov L'Eau Rouge Heirloom and Fragonard Eau des Aventuriers have a close profile.

Wicked John

7.8

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Wicked John is a unisex scent that takes a fresh, green fougère feel and hardens it with earth, smoke and resin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is spread almost evenly across business, leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out not ruled out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic in character. Lavender, iris and Damask rose form a floral frame, while hay absolute, soil and Atlas cedar pull it toward green, earthy and woody ground. Tobacco, gun powder and ink add a smoky, spicy edge, and metallic notes with elemi resin finish it with a sharp, synthetic brightness.

Oh My Deer! (Extrait de Parfum)

6.2

Baruti · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Baruti Oh My Deer! Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral side against spicy, resinous and animalic tones, with a slightly synthetic edge. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: aldehydes and lily of the valley give a clean, bright floral feel, while Sichuan pepper and black pepper add spice. Frankincense and amber bring a resinous warmth, animalic and metallic notes cut a sharp, smoky edge, and vanilla and musk soften it into something creamy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Zimaya Wujood and Ulrich Lang Aperture have a close profile.

Matrix Metal

6.9

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Harmonist Matrix Metal is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets nutmeg, cardamom and metallic notes against white tea and vetiver. It opens with spicy nutmeg and cardamom beside cool metallic notes. The heart of cyclamen, white tea and vetiver adds a floral, green lightness. The base of sequoia, white musk and sandalwood turns it powdery, creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine.

Lü Bu

6.9

Sora Dora · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Sora Dora Lü Bu is a unisex perfume that sets powdery, smoky and spicy tones against a sweet, gourmand base. Gun powder and clove open on a sharp, spicy note. In the heart, iris and Armenian paper bring a powdery softness. In the base, black vanilla absolute, almond and tolu balm pull the scent towards a creamy sweetness, while gaiac wood and cashmere wood add a woody, smoky backdrop. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries clearly around the wearer. With its sweet, smoky character it suits anyone who wants a distinctive scent that isn't tied to one gender. Close profiles include Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin du Monde and Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere.

Dark

6.8

Andrea Maack · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Andrea Maack Dark is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh citrus of mandarin orange, lemon tree and petitgrain with the floral side of rose and orange blossom. Apple adds a bright, green and fruity edge, and pink pepper brings a light spicy touch. Rose and orange blossom soften the mix, while amber and cedar set a woody, slightly sweet and powdery base. Aldehydes and metallic notes give the fresh air a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it also has a modern character.

Kinam

8.2

Clive Christian · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Clive Christian Kinam is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral opening with a sweet, spicy and woody depth. The top notes are nutmeg, saffron and davana, giving a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, osmanthus, rosa centifolia and metallic notes bring a floral, aquatic and slightly synthetic brightness. The base of sandalwood, amber and kyara oud settles into a creamy, smoky, oriental warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Value for money gets only a middling rating from voters.

Martyr

8.0

Profundum · 2025

Green · Spicy · Woody

Profundum Martyr is a unisex scent that sets black pepper, black leather and smoke over a woody, resinous base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often for nights out and evenings. Votes lean masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with metallic notes, wood splint and black pepper, a sharp, dry start. The heart brings cryptomeria, black leather, pine needle and smoke, giving it a green, smoky, leathery feel. The base settles into patchouli, tree moss and resins on an earthy, woody footing. Pineward Eldritch and Beaufort Terror & Magnificence have a close profile.

Materia

8.0

Angela Ciampagna · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Angela Ciampagna Materia is a unisex scent with a woody, spicy and resinous character, and earthy and animal shades that suit the cooler months. Materia lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit very close together, so it wears comfortably on either side. It opens with balsamic and woody notes. The heart holds musk, metallic notes and Moroccan cistus absolute. Indian sandalwood and Malayan patchouli dominate the base, while a floral accord softens the dark, earthy ground.

Leonarda

7.2

Spiritica · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Spiritica Leonarda is a unisex fragrance that opens with blood, caustic soda and blood orange and moves through biscuit and cream to dark chocolate. The opening is sharp, clean and metallic, with blood, caustic soda, black pepper and soap, while blood orange softens the edge with a fruity note. In the heart, metallic notes meet biscuit, cream and raspberry syrup, turning the scent creamy and gourmand. The base holds dark chocolate, sulfur, ambergris and oud. The accords pair a fresh, floral, powdery and synthetic side with sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its overall rating is 7.2. It suits anyone, regardless of gender, who enjoys a mix of gourmand and metallic. Angels Kiss by Ariana Grande and Parfums de Marly Oriana have a close profile.