The Perfume Library

Shaghaf Oud Tonka (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Original Santal

7.5

Creed · 2005

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Original Santal is a fresh, woody unisex scent that pairs juniper berry and bergamot with the warmth of sandalwood. It opens with juniper berry, coriander, bergamot, Chinese ginger and rosemary, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, lavender, sandalwood and Tunisian orange blossom lead, with Egyptian geranium adding a floral touch. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean sweetens things, while musk and cedarwood keep the woody frame and oakmoss adds depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Most voters find it masculine, though it stays unisex.

Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger

7.5

Prada · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Orange blossom leads throughout; Tunisian and Morrocan orange blossom and Tunisian neroli give it a citrusy brightness. Indian jasmine sambac and Indian tuberose fill out the floral side, while sandalwood and musk soften everything into a powdery, lightly sweet base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Givenchy Dahlia Divin Eau Initiale and Dior Dior Addict (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oudh Infini

6.9

Dusita · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dusita Oudh Infini opens with Laotian oud, May rose and Tunisian orange blossom, and reads as a sweet, spicy unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits on both sides. The opening pairs orange blossom and rose with the resinous, animalic side of oud. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood and Siam benzoin add a warm, woody, balsamic note. Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the base, while civet and musk keep the animal edge. The overall feel is floral, oriental and dense.

Anamcara

7.5

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Anamcara is a fresh unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, fruity heart, best suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall follows closely, and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and office use also named. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though many call it modern. It opens bright with freesia, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian blood orange. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, tuberose and May rose, while peach and apricot add a soft fruity sweetness, with vanilla and tea staying in the background. The base leaves a woody footing of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar.

Maroquin

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Maroquin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens with saffron, black pepper and bergamot and settles on frankincense, tobacco and leather. The opening carries saffron, black pepper and bergamot, pairing citrus with spice. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Virginia tobacco and iris come forward; in the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and leathery notes give it a sweet, smoky and earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Tarifa

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Tarifa is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Tarifa has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain give it a fresh, green citrus feel. Tunisian orange blossom adds a soft, creamy floral touch, while spices and amber leave a sweet, powdery warmth. Taken as a whole, it stays light and airy.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Murcott mandarin, bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, a bright spiced start. The heart is led by Somalian myrrh with Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine, while frankincense and elemi resin give the flowers a resinous depth. In the base, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Annette Neuffer Avicenna and Avicenna White Rose & Oud have a close profile.

Elixir Solaire

7.9

Annette Neuffer · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Elixir Solaire is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, green, lightly sweet blend, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. It opens with nutmeg, Murcott mandarin, wild orange and pink pepper, citrus sharpened by spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine, orange blossom and osmanthus give it a floral garden feel. At the base, Indian sandalwood, vanilla absolute and beeswax soften everything with a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and leisure and business settings lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba and Frapin L'Humaniste have a close profile.

French Bouquet

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

bdk Parfums French Bouquet is a unisex scent in which Moroccan rose, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian bergamot give a fresh, floral opening over a chypre base of vetiver and oakmoss. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, then winter, and most often pick it for a night out or leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine or classic. Coriander and bergamot brighten the first impression, while Moroccan rose, Jasminum auriculatum and orange blossom turn the heart soft and floral. The base rests on Haitian vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood; tonka bean and musk add sweetness, and Spanish labdanum brings a resinous warmth. Violet and Cuban tobacco lend a powdery, spicy edge. Prada Infusion d'Oeillet and Le Labo Myrrhe 55 have a close profile.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

Honeysuckle Rose

7.6

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a floral, green and lightly sweet body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also gets votes for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. The top opens with bergamot and rosewood. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, Tunisian orange blossom, Moroccan rose and boronia. In the base, beeswax absolute, Hawaiian sandalwood and Bourbon vetiver gather the scent into a soft, woody finish.

Orange Calabria

7.4

Première Note · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Première Note Orange Calabria is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that sets citrus against a floral and green backdrop; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it sits comfortably in leisure, daily and office wear, with little pull toward evenings. More voters call it feminine, though a sizeable share read it as masculine. Calabrian orange leads, with Paraguayan petigrain adding a green, slightly bitter edge. Egyptian jasmine and Tunisian orange blossom soften the citrus and fill it out with a floral sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and clean.

Royal Vanilla

7.5

Mancera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Royal Vanilla is a sweet, floral and gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions; summer and the office come up far less. Feminine votes lead slightly, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with rose water, Italian lemon and rhubarb leaf. In the heart, Gallic rose, Egyptian violet, Tunisian orange blossom and caramel carry the sweet floral side, and the base of Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, white musk and amber settles into a powdery, resinous warmth.

Rosa Alba

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that pairs a bright citrus opening with a floral rose heart. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and petitgrain, with pink pepper and Egyptian neroli adding a touch of spice and green. In the heart, Bulgarian Rosa alba, Persian rose and Moroccan rose soften alongside jasmine and orange blossom. The base rests on Hawaiian sandalwood, ambrette and beeswax absolute, leaving a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi have a close profile.

Azur Riviera

7.2

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Azur Riviera is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, on relaxed everyday days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither imposes itself nor vanishes quickly. Leisure, daily wear, sport and the office lead the occasions, while evenings stay in the background. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. The scent is fresh and citrusy throughout, with floral and aquatic tones set against a green backdrop. Tunisian orange blossom and French jasmine carry the floral side, while French bladderwrack adds a briny, green coolness. Synthetic and lightly spicy touches keep the whole thing dry and modern.

Croisière: Bora-Bora

7.0

Berdoues · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Berdoues Croisière: Bora-Bora is a fresh, floral unisex scent with green, fruity and creamy touches and a sweet, summery feel; it has been discontinued. Half of the voters pick summer, and spring comes second. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably in an office too. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Indonesian coconut brings a creamy sweetness that meets the floral freshness of Tunisian orange blossom. Paraguayan petigrain adds a green, slightly bitter edge that softens the sweetness. The result is fresh, fruity and uncomplicated. Première Note Orange Calabria and Berdoues Vânira Moorea have a close profile.

Belle de Jour

7.2

Eris Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eris Parfums Belle de Jour is a fresh, floral unisex scent, light through its aquatic and green side, with spice and wood giving it some depth. The top notes are Tunisian orange blossom, Madagascan pink pepper and Moroccan coriander, so the floral freshness opens with a little spice. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Indian pimento and Spanish cistus come forward. Musk and Atlas cedar in the base settle it onto a powdery, creamy, woody footing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it works as a unisex scent too. Its profile is close to Floraïku My Shadow on the Wall and Celine Rimbaud.

Suede

7.8

Perfumer H · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Perfumer H Suede is a fresh, floral unisex scent that settles into a soft, leathery finish. It opens with Tunisian neroli, cucumber peel and violet leaf, a cool, green start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and sweet acacia turn the floral side creamy and sweet. The base of Siam benzoin, musk and white suede softens everything into a leathery, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else, though it stays unisex. Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero and Eris Parfums Belle de Jour have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.03 - Stardust (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

MiN New York · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.3/Ch.03 - Stardust Eau de Parfum is a powdery, floral unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days best. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards leisure time, nights out and evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it classic or masculine. It opens with violet, aldehydes and carnation, then a floral heart of Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Tunisian orange blossom. The base of tonka bean, oakmoss and musk keeps it sweet, powdery and creamy, with green and spicy touches in the background.

Lôant Collection - Lôjazz

5.7

Santi Burgas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Santi Burgas Lôant Collection - Lôjazz is a fresh floral built around jasmine sambac, Tunisian orange blossom and magnolia, softened by violet. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent runs as a single bouquet from start to finish. The fresh, floral side leads, with sweetness and a hint of spice in the background and a faintly synthetic sheen in places. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with office and evening use also mentioned. It is sold as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Goutal Le Jasmin and Rituals No. 23 Magnolia & Pink Pepper.

Rose Pink

7.4

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Perfumer H Rose Pink is a fresh, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters wear it for leisure, daytime and the office, with evenings and nights less common. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Pink rose and Tunisian orange blossom form the floral core, brightened by Sicilian lemon. Honey, Bourbon vanilla and raspberry sweeten it, and white musk leaves a soft, powdery base. Green and spicy touches stay in the background.

Powder

7.4

Perfumer H · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Perfumer H Powder is a unisex scent that softens the powdery floral character of violet leaf and orris absolute with orange blossom and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters spread it across all four seasons, with spring just ahead. It leans towards daily, leisure and business wear, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. The powdery, floral side dominates. Violet leaf and orris give a green, slightly earthy powder, while orange blossom and rose carry the flowers. Bergamot and mandarin add a fresh, fruity touch, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk settle into a soft, sweet base.