The Perfume Library

Ameer Al Oudh

7.3

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, myrrh and sandalwood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Saffron, raspberry and myrrh open it, while sandalwood, jasmine and lilac sit in the heart alongside woody notes. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, ambergris and musk leaves it sweet, resinous and slightly smoky, with an animal edge in the accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Penhaligon's As Sawira and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad 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.

Le Gemme - Yasep

7.8

Bvlgari · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Golden Acacia

7.6

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Salvatore Ferragamo Golden Acacia is a sweet, powdery and resinous unisex scent built around acacia honey, patchouli and amber; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex character holds up on men too. Broom and orange blossom open it with a floral note. Towards the heart, acacia honey and patchouli add a gourmand sweetness. In the base, oriental notes, opoponax and amber dry down into a spicy, resinous warmth. Benchaâbane Soir de Marrakech and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

Aegyptus

6.6

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent built around iris, jasmine and rose at its heart. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it stays unisex in outline. The opening pairs green notes, ylang-ylang, bergamot and fruity notes for a fresh, lightly sweet start. Iris, jasmine and rose form a floral heart, and the base of woody, musky, powdery and oriental notes softens it and adds a spicy warmth. Fragrantia Secrets Pía and Escada Escada Margaretha Ley (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Faris Al Arab

8.6

Maison Asrar · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Asrar Faris Al Arab is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent led by liqueur, cane sugar, amber and tonka bean. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. It is picked mainly for evenings and nights out, and less often for daytime or the office. It opens with liqueur, cashmere wood and vanilla wood in a sweet, creamy start. In the heart, cane sugar, amber and cedarwood set that sweetness on a woody, spicy base. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, musk and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous dry-down. Its profile is close to French Avenue Amber Empire and Phil Julian Fovere.

Smoky

8.0

Maison Alhambra

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Smoky is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around honey, smoke and tobacco, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. It opens with plum, peach and bergamot for a fruity sweetness, lifted slightly by citrus notes. In the heart, honey and smoke take over, with oriental notes adding a spicy, resinous warmth. The base of tobacco, white tobacco and amber settles into a woody, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It mostly reads masculine, though it remains unisex. Dior Tobacolor and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Aira

8.2

Sospiro · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Sospiro Aira is a unisex scent built around patchouli, frankincense and oud, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. Aira is a heavy, long-lasting scent: its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with patchouli, amber and frankincense, joined by oriental notes. The heart brings cumin, labdanum and earthy notes, adding a spicy, resinous depth. The base of oud, ambergris and animalic notes pushes it towards a leathery, smoky finish. Dior Fahrenheit Absolute and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Poem of Damas (Extrait de Parfum)

7.1

Alghabra · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Alghabra Poem of Damas Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and evening wear best. Amber and oud open it, with fruity and floral notes in the heart and oriental notes underneath. The floral and fruity accords bring the sweetness forward, while the spicy, woody and resinous side gives it weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Night out, evening and leisure are the favoured occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as suited to either. Tan Giudicelli Pourpre and The Woods Collection Flame have a close profile.

Ghanati

7.7

Nabeel

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Nabeel Ghanati is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong; most voters pick winter and autumn, while summer comes well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and office use is rarely chosen. It opens with lemon, apple and raspberry for a fruity brightness, which ginger, saffron and cardamom sharpen with spice. In the heart, oud, geranium and lotus set a woody ground. The base of leather, patchouli, vanilla, amber and musk leaves a smoky, leathery warmth. Fragrance Du Bois Velvet Amber and Kajal Lamar Noir have a close profile.

Ericusa

7.2

Eolie

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eolie Ericusa is a unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, honey and Bourbon vanilla, leaning floral, sweet and gourmand. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters place it in leisure time, with business and evening use close behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, carrot seed, tobacco flower and honey in a sweet, floral mix. The heart of Indian sesame, Slovene juniper berry, precious woods and French violet adds a woody, powdery softness. White musk, Bourbon vanilla and oriental notes finish it creamy and resinous. Dior Bois d'Argent and Angela Ciampagna Rosarium share a close profile.

Oriental Dream

6.5

Réminiscence · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Réminiscence Oriental Dream is a discontinued unisex perfume with a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental character. The top holds oriental notes, ylang-ylang and cashmere wood, with the floral side showing most clearly. In the heart, clove, benzoin and incense bring spice and resin, and the scent turns smoky. The base of sandalwood, oud and amber dries down woody and sweet. A synthetic edge runs through the accords too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits people who want a dense, spiced scent that sits comfortably on either men or women. Collistar L'Ambra and Montale Amber & Spices have a close profile.

Oud Saffron

6.8

Orientica · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Orientica Oud Saffron is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around vanilla, saffron, patchouli and oud. Vanilla and oriental notes keep the opening sweet and warm, while saffron and patchouli add a spicy, earthy layer in the heart. The base of musk, oud and gaiac wood sets a woody, resinous foundation. Floral and powdery accords soften this heavy blend a little. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, so the scent stays on the skin and is noticeable around you. The number of votes is small, though, so these ratings are not definitive. It suits men and women alike, and anyone who enjoys rich oriental fragrances.

Briseur de Cœur

6.9

Ére Studios

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Ére Studios Briseur de Cœur is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with an earthy, oriental character and a fresh touch. It opens with oriental and woody notes. The heart holds rosewood, tonka bean and smoky notes: the tonka adds sweetness while the smoky notes pull the scent towards a dry, earthy side. Woody notes, ambergris and sandalwood form the base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as a balanced unisex fragrance that suits any skin. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Bois Oudh have a close profile.

Taif T14

8.3

Taif Al-Emarat · 2019

Spicy · Oriental · Resinous

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T14 is a unisex oriental with a spicy, resinous and leathery character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so no timing is suggested; as a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. The top is built on oriental notes, the heart on amber and leather, and the base on Vietnamese oud. It opens with a spicy, resinous warmth and moves towards a leathery, woody depth. Mugler Alien Les Parfums de Cuir and Cartier Déclaration Parfum have a close profile.

Jannah (Perfume Oil)

7.4

Al Haramain

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Jannah is a unisex perfume oil with a floral and woody character, edged with spicy and resinous tones. At the heart, spicy notes, ylang-ylang, rose and geranium set a floral, green frame. The base is led by patchouli, sandalwood, musk and oud, while oriental notes and gurjum balsam add a resinous, earthy and slightly animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its dense, oriental profile suits unisex wear.

Animal

7.0

Morph · 2018

Floral · Green · Gourmand

Morph Animal is a unisex fragrance built on sandalwood, iris and musk, deepened by ambroxan and spicy notes. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage stays moderate, so it is felt more in close range than as a heavy trail. Being unisex, it does not lean on one gender. The scent reads as a single whole: a woody, powdery base with spicy and oriental notes on top, while iris and musk soften the frame. Animal, leathery and earthy accords darken the character, and floral and green sides keep it balanced. Gucci Tears of Iris and Auphorie Iris Macchiato have a close profile.

Shahrezad

8.2

Nabeel

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Nabeel Shahrezad is a dense unisex fragrance that deepens a floral, spicy core with woody, resinous and smoky tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring ahead of summer. It suits men and women alike and leaves a noticeable trail. It opens with frankincense, saffron, ginger and apple, while jasmine, rose and honey bring a floral sweetness to the heart. In the base, leather, amber and cinnamon take over, and the animalic and earthy tones give it a heavy, smoky character. Nabeel Oud al Qasr and The Spirit of Dubai Haibah have a close profile.

Flame

7.9

The Woods Collection

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nabeel

8.4

Nabeel

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nabeel Nabeel is a floral, spicy unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and saffron beside honey and vetiver. It opens with lemon, bergamot and saffron alongside white blossoms, then the heart of rose, honey and cardamom turns sweet and warm. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and leather gives it a woody, resinous footing. Chypre and animalic tones deepen its floral and green side. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards evening and night out, though daily and business wear get a share too. Nabeel Hawass and Nabeel Touch Me have a close profile.

Lip-Lock

6.3

The Perfume Connection · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Perfume Connection Lip-Lock is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that opens with Italian bergamot, rose and blackcurrant and softens into amber and white peach. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Bergamot, rose and exotic fruits lead the top, while amber, osmanthus and white peach carry the fruity sweetness through the heart. The base of suede, tonka bean and vanilla blossom settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. Givenchy L'Interdit Parfum and The House of Oud Bonbon Pop have a close profile.

704 - Incense & Musk

8.2

N.C.P.

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N.C.P. 704 - Incense & Musk is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards evenings and relaxed days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with a night out and the workday following behind. It reads equally at home on men and women. The top opens with spices and leather, a warm and leathery first impression. Frankincense and musk form the heart, giving the resinous, smoky side. Oriental notes in the base carry the sweetness and woody warmth through. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Langobardi

7.1

Victoria · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Victoria Langobardi is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance built around patchouli, sandalwood and iris. Its longevity is rated good, though only a few voters have weighed in, so take that as a first impression. There isn't enough input to say which season or occasion suits it. It opens with cedarwood, juniper berry and bergamot in a fresh, woody start. In the heart, patchouli, sandalwood and iris bring a powdery, resinous softness. The base sweetens with benzoin, vanilla and amber, while leather adds a dry edge to the spicy tones. Sweet, spicy and woody accords lead. Téo Cabanel Alahine and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Santa Maria Novella

Fresh · Floral · Green