The Perfume Library

Irish Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Memo Paris · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Irish Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where a fresh, green opening settles into a smoky, leathery woodiness. The top holds mandarin orange, juniper berry and pink pepper, with the mandarin adding brightness and the pepper bringing spice. Clary sage, orris concrete and maté absolute form a green, slightly earthy heart. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and leather take over, and the scent dries down resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Masculine is the most common impression, though it stays balanced enough to read as unisex. Similar in profile are The Dua Brand Cuìr de Irlandés and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré.

Rolling in Love

7.9

Kilian · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Rolling in Love is a unisex scent where almond milk, orris and vanilla come together as a floral, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Almond milk and ambrette seed open softly and creamily. In the heart, freesia and orris add a floral, powdery tone. Tonka bean, vanilla and musk keep the sweetness going in the base, with tuberose carrying the floral side quietly behind.

Muse

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Muse is a sweet, powdery unisex scent with a spicy, smoky edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with Moroccan lavender, frankincense and clary sage, then softens at the heart into Bourbon vanilla absolute, orris concrete and ambrette seed absolute, turning creamy and powdery. Ink and amberwood set a smoky, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and more voters call it feminine than masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

Italian Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2013

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Eau de Memo

8.0

Memo Paris · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Eau de Memo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with coriander, mandarin orange and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, cyclamen, Egyptian jasmine absolute and green tea add a soft floral and green note, while orris concrete, musk and leather leave a spicy, lightly leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Washington Tremlett Hampstead Water and Maison de L'Asie Nanyang have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Iris Céladon

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Céladon is a unisex floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and slightly gourmand touches, leaning towards fall and spring. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with cardamom, iris, aldehydes and bergamot, and the heart holds orris concrete, maté absolute and chocolate. Iris and orris give a powdery floral feel, while chocolate pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, ambrette and patchouli leaves an earthy, woody warmth.

Iris de Syracuse

8.2

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boucheron Iris de Syracuse is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around black pepper, jasmine and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Black pepper, mandarin orange and pear open it fresh, lightly spicy and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and orris concrete add a soft, powdery floral note. Patchouli lays a woody base, while vanilla and white musk sweeten it and leave a creamy finish. Boucheron Patchouli d'Angkor and Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar have a close profile.

CK2

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK2 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around wasabi, violet leaf absolute and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with wasabi, violet leaf and mandarin, a lively and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, orris concrete and stone add a cool, floral touch. The base of vetiver, frankincense and sandalwood dries down into a calm, woody finish. Aquatic and sweet tones stay in the background.

Perfect Oud (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mizensir Perfect Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and spicy, then moves into a woody, leathery, oriental character. Bergamot, coriander and Bulgarian rose open it with a fresh, floral lift. In the heart, orris concrete and oud come forward, while cade juniper wood and Nootka cypress build a woody base. The sweetness stays in the background and adds an oriental softness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It is worn in the evening, on a night out, at work and for leisure alike. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Scentologia Tra.ce. and Arabian Oud Al Fareed have a close profile.

Poudre d'Or

7.8

Mizensir · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Mizensir Poudre d'Or is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and woody texture, soft and enveloping, and described as unisex. Paradisone® and tiaré open it, with Exaltone® and orris concrete in the heart. The orris brings out the powdery side, while Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla absolute settle it onto a creamy, sweet, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Mizensir Très Chère and Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis have a close profile.

Velvet Iris

6.7

Essential Parfums · 2025

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Essential Parfums Velvet Iris is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a powdery, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office as well. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine than feminine, yet it works as unisex. It opens with pink pepper and turmeric leaf, then moves into mastic, orris concrete and galbanum, where the green, spicy edge softens into powder. The base of sandalwood, Saffiano™ and labdanum adds an earthy, leathery, resinous warmth, with a faintly synthetic sheen among the accords. Heeley Rose Aria and Heretic Dirty Violet have a close profile.

IV-I Lost Alice

7.8

Masque · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque IV-I Lost Alice is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and woody feel, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, black pepper and ambrette seed. The heart turns powdery and floral with black tea, orris concrete and white rose, while carrot adds an unusual softness. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of milk and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build suits men too. Molinard Secret Sucré and Emir Delicieuse have a close profile.

Nosferatu (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Heretic · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Nosferatu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, earthy side and a modern character. It lasts a moderate length of time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daily wear, evenings and leisure time lead, and most voters call its character modern, with more votes for feminine than masculine. It opens with ambrette and lilac, which give a floral freshness. In the heart, violet absolute and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch, while petrichor and cypriol bring a green, earthy air. Oud, labdanum and ambergris settle underneath as a calm, warm base.

Iberian Leather

7.0

Memo Paris · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Iberian Leather is a green, spicy leather scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Leather, oakmoss and patchouli form its backbone; saffron, cinnamon and coriander add spicy warmth, while oud and vetiver bring a smoky, earthy depth. Jasmine and rose soften the edges, and vanilla sweetens the harder notes a little. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, and few pick summer. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Though sold as unisex, voters mostly read it as masculine. Caron Yatagan and Rancé 1795 L'Aigle de la Victoire have a close profile.

L'Insomnuit

7.9

Robert Piguet · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent with a powdery, woody core, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with plum, bergamot and fir balsam, a fruity, fresh start. Oud and orris sit in the heart, adding a floral, powdery touch. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean, cedarwood and cypriol settles into a creamy, spicy, smoky warmth. Cartier Oud & Santal and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud have a close profile.

Floranilla

7.6

Maison Tahité · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Tahité Floranilla is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, and it leans towards fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer stays well behind. It suits leisure and daily wear most, and carries easily into the evening. It is classed as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. The top brings mandarin orange, violet absolute and heliotrope, a fruity brightness meeting the floral side. In the heart, orris concrete and vanilla absolute add a powdery, creamy sweetness. Myrrh and Haitian vetiver in the base give it a woody, lightly spicy footing.

Iris Shot

7.8

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olfactive Studio Iris Shot is a unisex scent that pairs the powdery floral side of iris aldehyde and orris concrete with sweet, spicy notes such as almond and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer plays a smaller part. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Although unisex, it reads more feminine than masculine to most voters. It opens with French blackcurrant bud absolute, iris aldehyde, cardamom and pink pepper. Almond, orris concrete and carrot seed form the heart. Virginia cedar, ambroxan and vetiver then settle into a woody base. The overall impression is floral, sweet, powdery and creamy.

Ilha do Mel

7.6

Memo Paris · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Ilha do Mel is a unisex floral built on narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom, freshened by bergamot and juniper berry and sweetened by vanilla and benzoin. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also works in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with a fresh lift of bergamot and juniper berry, with gardenia bringing in the floral side right away. In the heart, narcissus, jasmine and orange blossom form a green, powdery bouquet. The base of orris, vanilla and benzoin settles it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Chanel Gardénia and Carnal Flower share a close profile.

Oil Fiction

7.7

Juliette Has A Gun · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Oil Fiction is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that opens on Calabrian bergamot and deepens into saffron, patchouli and sandalwood. The top holds only bergamot, which soon gives way to a heart of saffron, ylang-ylang absolute, patchouli and orris. In the base, ambroxan, Bourbon vanilla absolute and sandalwood sweeten and soften it. The overall impression is oriental, with a powdery, resinous side and a faint animal edge. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut and Réminiscence Ambre have a close profile.

Wonderly

7.5

The House of Oud · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Wonderly is a unisex fragrance with a gourmand streak, pairing a floral and fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else, though many call it modern. It opens with apricot and goji berry, then African neroli, jasmine sambac and almond blossom make the heart floral and creamy. In the base, Bourbon vanilla keeps the sweetness going, while Egyptian myrrh, Mysore sandalwood and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody, spicy ground. Carner Tardes and Acqua di Parma Vaniglia have a close profile.

1979 New Wave

7.6

Les Bains Guerbois · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Bains Guerbois 1979 New Wave is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with mint and aldehydes and moves into orris and woody notes. It starts with spearmint, peppermint and aldehydes, which give it a cool, lively feel. In the heart, orris concrete and Virginia cedar come forward, and the scent turns powdery and creamy. The base of amberwood, Australian sandalwood and musk sets a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with business, leisure and daily wear leading. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Houbigant Iris des Champs and Prada Infusion d'Iris have a close profile.

Oliver

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strangers Parfumerie Oliver is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. In the character votes masculine leads, with feminine taking a sizeable share too. Mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit carry the citrus, while fig, grape leaf and grass add a green, fruity feel. Oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver lay a woody base, and pink pepper adds a light spicy touch.

Swan Princess

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Vagabond Prince Swan Princess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. It opens with citron and bergamot, lifted by the green tones of violet leaf absolute and cyclamen. The heart brings white freesia, mimosa, Moroccan rose absolute and violet, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. Musk, heliotrope, moss and cedarwood soften the base and leave it lightly woody. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick spring, with autumn and winter not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Fragonard Mimosa and Sospiro Pasticcio have a close profile.

Concrete Rain

7.2

AllSaints · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

AllSaints Concrete Rain is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall trails behind, and winter gets very few votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads open to both. Byredo Super Cedar and Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura have a close profile. It opens with rain accord and black lily, fresh, aquatic and a little green. In the heart, orchid and orris concrete add a soft floral note. The base of musk, cashmere wood and black cottonwood settles into a woody footing, with spicy and synthetic tones in the background.