The Perfume Library

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Oceania Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around rosemary, mandarin orange and thyme. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine on character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with rosemary, thyme and bergamot, which give a green, spicy freshness. Violet and jasmine soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a woody, creamy base.

On the Beach

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis Vuitton On the Beach is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly spicy character that suits summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably on either. Japanese yuzu's citrus meets the floral side of Tunisian neroli. Thyme and rosemary add a green, herbal edge, pink pepper and clove keep the spice light, and cypress brings a dry greenness. Fruity and sweet touches soften the coolness. Néroli Amara and Imagination have a close profile.

Imperial Wood

8.4

Pana Dora · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Imperial Wood is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, built on spice, sweetness and oud. It opens with spicy notes, damask rose, thyme and tobacco. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa sweeten the scent while cinnamon, clove and cardamom keep the spice going. The base of frankincense, amberwood, Indonesian oud and leather leaves a warm, resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though the gourmand sweetness softens that. Chanel Égoïste and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Bleecker Street

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear, with fresh, green and sweet sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. In character votes the masculine reading leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. It opens with thyme, violet leaf and blackcurrant, a fresh, green and slightly tart start. Towards the heart, cinnamon adds spice, jasmine a soft floral note and cedarwood a woody frame. In the base, patchouli, amber and suede settle in; vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while oakmoss brings an earthy weight.

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.

Ambre 114

Histoires de Parfums · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 is a sweet, spicy amber scent: resinous, powdery and woody in its warmth, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with nutmeg and thyme, which give it a spicy start. In the heart, cedar, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood build a woody, earthy base, with rose and geranium softening it slightly. In the base, amber, vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean sweeten the scent into a gourmand, powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Franck Boclet Patchouli and Berry Cœur Noir have a close profile.

White Suede (Eau de Parfum)

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford White Suede Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets suede, rose and thyme against the spicy warmth of saffron and frankincense. Suede and musk lay a soft, slightly powdery base close to the skin, while rose and lily of the valley add a floral freshness. Thyme and saffron bring a crisp, spicy edge, and tea lightens the air. Sandalwood, amber and frankincense tie it together in a sweet, creamy and faintly smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and place it in daily wear, leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though the unisex profile suits men as well. Halston Halston Woman Amber and Prada L'Homme Intense have a close profile.

L'Humaniste

Frapin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin L'Humaniste opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, a fresh unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, with autumn well behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure time and the office, and is picked less for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly find it masculine. The top is bright and spicy-cool, with citrus, black pepper and cardamom. The heart brings juniper, peony, thyme and nutmeg, green and floral sides coming forward while the spice carries on. In the base, tonka bean sweetens it slightly, while oakmoss and gin set a dry, woody ground. Frapin L'Humaniste Extrême and Nicolaï L'Eau miXte have a close profile.

Wūlóng Chá X

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Wūlóng Chá X is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with green tea, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Bergamot, yuzu and mandarin orange carry the citrus freshness at the top. Green tea, thyme and magnolia in the heart add a green, lightly spicy and floral touch. Musk and fig soften the base and close it on a fruity sweetness. Nishane Wūlóng Chá (Extrait de Parfum) and Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green have a close profile.

Herbes Troublantes

8.2

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Herbes Troublantes is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft trail. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. Mint, thyme and rosemary give it a green, spicy start, while Calabrian bergamot adds a citrus lift. Orange blossom brings a gentle floral softness, and musk settles everything onto a calm base.

Lillipur

Tiziana Terenzi · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Lillipur is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with lemon and star anise over Omani frankincense and Roman wormwood, a spicy, resinous start. The heart brings Ceylonese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, thyme and galbanum forward. It dries down to patchouli, benzoin and amber on a sweet, earthy, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

Monocle Scent One: Hinoki

Comme des Garçons · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent, with resinous and smoky touches that recall a pine forest. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favoured. It is seen as closest to leisure and daily wear, and also judged suitable for business and evenings. Voters read it as more masculine, though it keeps its unisex character. The notes read as a single whole: the sharp freshness of camphor and thyme joins the woody body of cedar, pine and pine resin. Frankincense and tree moss add a smoky, earthy depth, while cypress and vetiver keep the green tone going. Georgywood® gives a dry, clean woodiness. Borntostandout Hinoki Shower and Aēsop Hwyl have a similar profile.

Hwyl

7.9

Aēsop · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Hwyl is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky forest feel. It opens with elemi resin, thyme and pink pepper, which give a green, dry spice. In the heart, cypress, geranium and suede soften the scent while keeping it green. The base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though the lean is not strict. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Spice D'Arno

7.9

Electimuss · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Electimuss Spice D'Arno is a unisex scent that keeps a sweet, gourmand character warm with spice and resin, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while vanilla and orange blossom turn that warmth creamy and sweet. Frankincense, myrrh and leather add a resinous, woody depth, and lemon and bergamot lighten it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly equal, so it has no fixed gender. Close in profile are The House of Oud Just Before and Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold.

Foconero (Extrait de Parfum)

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Foconero Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets citrus, green notes and a sea-breeze feel over a woody base, suited to warm days outdoors. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and lime alongside thyme, juniper and lavender, giving a bright, green first impression. In the heart, hyacinth, cardamom, sea salt and ozone add an aquatic edge. It settles into Indian patchouli, sandalwood, Cuban cedar and oakmoss, which bring a woody, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Aswad

Swiss Arabian

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a spicy, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings; it is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, rose, thyme and woody notes. The heart builds a spicy, floral core of cumin, jasmine, patchouli, coriander and oud. In the base, vanilla, musk, leather and amber sweeten it and carry it into a resinous, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Summer is rarely chosen. Many call it masculine, but some find it feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Ambre Orient

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Ambre Orient is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent led by frankincense, oud, vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. It leans towards autumn and winter, with most voters choosing those seasons and summer barely mentioned. Evenings and nights out suit it best. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. It reads slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. It opens with frankincense and thyme, resinous and a little herbal. At the heart, pink pepper, oud, patchouli and sandalwood build a woody, earthy body. The base of vanilla, cinnamon, labdanum and amber sweetens it into a gourmand, faintly smoky and animalic warmth. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.

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