The Perfume Library

Orion (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Orion Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a green, spicy and smoky texture. Red currant, bergamot, apple and pineapple give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, patchouli, oregano and thyme add a green, spicy air, while birch strengthens the smoky side. The base of frankincense, cedar, amber and oud sets a woody, warm ground. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Afnan Supremacy (Silver) and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Abyad

7.6

Swiss Arabian

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around oud, myrrh and frankincense, suited to cold-weather evenings. It opens with oregano, pepper and bergamot, so spice is clear from the first moment. In the heart, myrrh, labdanum, frankincense and amber add a resinous, sweet warmth. Patchouli, leather, sandalwood and oud form a woody, smoky, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer is a distant choice. Though unisex, about half of voters read it as masculine. Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Beach Klub

6.7

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Beach Klub is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against smoky, leathery and animalic tones. The top opens with birch tar, apple and rosewood, so the apple's sweetness meets the tar's smoke. In the heart, juniper, leather and oregano build a spicy, leathery frame. The base of musk, castoreum, vanilla, gaiac wood and civet leaves a creamy, woody, animalic trail. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern.

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

8.1

Aramis · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose pairs Turkish rose absolute with myrrh, labdanum and frankincense, making a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent. It opens with saffron, oregano and honeysuckle, and in the heart sets the rose beside myrrh, styrax and French lavender. The base holds labdanum, frankincense, musk and ambergris. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and oriental, with woody and smoky tones weighing down the rose's floral side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. It has been discontinued, and it has a close profile to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and Balmain Ambre Gris.

Supremacy Incense

7.6

Afnan Perfumes

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense is a dense unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a woody, resinous and smoky character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Though classed as unisex, over half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, oregano and pepper, fresh and spicy. The heart of labdanum, opoponax and amber turns warm and sweetly resinous. In the base, oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a smoky, earthy woodiness. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Unutamam

7.2

Nishane · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Unutamam is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, with a clear classic side as well. The top notes of mint, lavender and rosemary give a fresh, herbal opening. In the heart, carnation, patchouli and jasmine add a spicy warmth. In the base, caramel, oakmoss and castoreum pull the scent towards animal, smoky, leathery and earthy territory. Caron Yatagan and Memo Paris Iberian Leather have a close profile.

Piper Nigrum

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1999

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, built on a green, spicy and resinous character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean masculine, though it works on anyone. It opens with green notes, dill, citrus and coniferous woods, while aniseed, fennel and peppermint keep it fresh and herbal. In the heart, black pepper, nutmeg, rosemary and clove leaf bring the spice forward. The base of benzoin, myrrh, Atlas cedar and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous dry-down.

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

Amber

7.9

Franck Boclet · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Franck Boclet Amber is a sweet, spicy amber fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone as a unisex scent. Oregano, ylang-ylang and laurel open with a spicy, lightly floral start, while patchouli and jasmine add woody depth at the heart. The base of amber, balsamic notes and vanilla settles into a sweet, gourmand, resinous warmth, with smoky and oriental touches behind it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac have a close profile.

Anima Dulcis

7.5

Arquiste · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arquiste Anima Dulcis is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance where cinnamon, clove and chili meet vanilla and cocoa. The top holds oregano, sesame and cinnamon; the heart keeps the spice going with clove, cumin, night-blooming jasmine and chili. In the base, Mexican vanilla and cocoa bean absolute come forward, while oriental notes and a chypre accord set them on a powdery, resinous, slightly animalic ground. The result is distinctly gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Toy 2 Pearl

6.6

Moschino · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toy 2 Pearl is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on lemon, lemon sorbet and oregano. It opens with the cool bite of oregano and lemon sorbet, sharpened by lemon. In the heart, sand, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral note, while aquatic and green tones stay clear and sweetness sits in the background. Vetiver, musk and cypress settle it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Its character splits between feminine and modern, with a fair number calling it masculine. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense have a close profile.

Pine Forest

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pine Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name leisure and evening wear, with office and daily use also getting a share. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with balsam fir, black pepper and Templin. In the heart, Peru balsam, coriander, clove and juniper wood build a spicy, resinous body. The base of oakmoss, styrax and labdanum absolute pushes it towards an earthy, smoky finish. The overall feel is of a cool, dry forest.

London

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums London is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with oregano, bergamot, lavender and sage, a cool, herbal start. Cistus and May rose add a soft floral note in the heart, then patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla take over the base. Clove, saffron and leather give it a spicy, faintly smoky edge; the overall impression is sweet, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are there too. Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Aoud

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Aoud is a unisex scent led by oud, vetiver and benzoin, running sweet, spicy and smoky. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office sit well behind. It is called unisex, yet most voters read it as masculine. It opens with oregano and bergamot, and the heart holds May rose, geranium and Grasse jasmine. The base is where it settles: oud, vetiver, benzoin and patchouli give it a resinous, earthy depth. Spice and smoke temper the sweetness, leaving an animal edge. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Alpha Aoud and Yves Saint Laurent M7.

Land of Warriors

7.2

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Vagabond Prince Land of Warriors is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and leathery character, hardened by smoky and animal tones. It opens bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, rhubarb and green pomegranate, while oregano adds a spicy edge. In the heart, orris concrete, juniper and leather come forward, with fern adding a green note. The base of castoreum, tobacco, oakmoss and patchouli settles into a resinous, smoky and earthy ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Kinski Fragrance Kinski and Cristian Cavagna Boa Madre have a close profile.

Spirit of Mykonos

7.8

Santos Luxury · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santos Luxury Spirit of Mykonos is a unisex fragrance that sets apple, bergamot and jasmine over a woody base of oud and cedar, reading fresh and fruity first. It opens bright and juicy with apple, tropical fruits, bergamot and red berries. In the heart, jasmine and white blossoms soften with coconut milk, while birch and oregano add a green edge. The dry-down leaves a sweet, creamy woodiness built on oud, cedar and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it as equally suited to daytime and nights out, with evening and leisure close behind. It wears comfortably on anyone. Tiziana Terenzi Orion and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.

Mystic Aromatic

7.6

Mugler · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Mugler Mystic Aromatic is a fresh, green unisex scent in which thyme, basil and oregano are softened by the sweetness of Peru balsam. Mystic Aromatic sits at a moderate level of sillage, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters see it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. Thyme, basil and oregano lead the scent, giving a fresh, green impression. Clary sage adds a spicy edge to that aromatic character, while Peru balsam brings a resinous, woody and sweet softness. Penhaligon's The Cut and Montblanc Explorer Platinum have a close profile.

Cannabis Fruttata

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Bois 1920 Cannabis Fruttata is a green, spicy unisex scent where rosemary, fig leaf and cannabis meet blueberry. It opens fresh and herbal with rosemary, fig leaf and oregano. In the heart, cannabis and blueberry add a fruity softness, lightened by lily of the valley. Patchouli, cedarwood and ambergris set a woody, resinous, slightly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Liberty London Zephirine and Paglieri Genua have a close profile.

Vivace

7.0

Sospiro · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Green

Sospiro Vivace is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens green and fresh with lime, basil and oregano, with clary sage alongside. The heart turns warm and spicy with patchouli, cinnamon and clove, while geranium adds a floral edge. The base settles into oakmoss, labdanum and ambergris, giving an earthy, resinous, smoky foundation, with castoreum adding an animal touch. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for leisure. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Jil Sander Man Pure and Ungaro pour L'Homme have a close profile.

Noor

8.1

Royal Crown

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Royal Crown Noor is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance with a dense oriental character, and it suits evenings in the colder months best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; summer suits it far less. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with oregano, coriander, saffron and elemi resin, which give a dry, spiced start. In the heart, Mexican vanilla absolute, Moroccan rose and tuberose absolute add a floral, powdery sweetness. The base of ambergris, tobacco absolute, oud and Mysore sandalwood leaves a woody, animalic depth. Baldi Malachite and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 23

8.9

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Tar

7.2

Miguel Matos · 2019

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Miguel Matos Tar is a unisex fragrance built around liquorice, cinnamon, rum, coffee and smoke, pairing a sweet side with a smoky one; it has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is sizeable, so it reads open to both. It opens with rosewood, liquorice, bergamot and pineapple, while aniseed and aldehydes add a synthetic, slightly green brightness. The heart brings forward cinnamon, rum, smoke and lavender. In the base, coffee, caramel, tonka bean, tobacco and oud settle into a gourmand, resinous and animalic warmth.