The Perfume Library

Nebras

7.9

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Nebras is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Mandarin orange and red berries give a fruity brightness at first. In the heart, rose, vanilla and cocoa sweeten it; underneath, tonka bean, amber and musk leave a creamy, powdery, gourmand trail. Spicy and oriental touches deepen the sweetness a little. Eilish (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner Sweet Surrender have a close profile.

Bibliothèque (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bibliothèque Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with plum and cinnamon, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, leather and violet add a soft floral touch, and the base of patchouli, birch wood and vanilla dries down woody and sweet.

Blamage (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Nasomatto · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Parisian Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Matière Première · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. The scent reads fresh and green throughout, with fig leaf carrying that mood, while Peruvian ambrette seed and ambrettolide add a powdery, creamy softness. Virginia cedar and ambroxan form a woody base, and a fruity sweetness and a little spice stay in the background. Courrèges Hyper Musc and Pantomime Act 1 have a close profile.

Alexandria II Anniversary

8.7

Xerjoff · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II Anniversary is a unisex scent where floral, sweet and spicy sides meet a resinous woodiness, and it suits evenings and nights out. The opening pairs cardamom, Bulgarian rose, lavender and cumin, so spice and rose come forward together. The heart holds vermouth, amber, mint, Florentine iris and Borneo oud, with civet adding an animal depth. Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and musk settle it onto a creamy, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions, and the largest share of voters finds it masculine. Alexandria III and Ether have a close profile.

Psychédélique

8.0

Jovoy · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jovoy Psychédélique is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent, deepened by resinous and smoky tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits between the two. It opens with citrus fruits, and the heart holds rose, Indonesian patchouli, geranium and cistus. The soft floral side of the rose is balanced by the earthy patchouli and the resinous cistus. Musk, amber and vanilla gather the sweetness in the base and settle it into a warm, oriental finish.

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

7.6

Hermès · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits daily wear in warm weather, with a light garden feel. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is hardly chosen. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split between the two. Lemon, bergamot and orange open it brightly. In the heart, white oleander and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. In the base, fig leaf, pistachio, red cedar and cypress build a green, woody ground with fruity and spicy touches.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

Sunset Hour

7.5

Goldfield & Banks · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a fresh, fruity and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. It fits leisure and daytime wear best, with some votes for the office and the evening. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; just over half of voters read it as feminine, and a good number call it modern. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, pear and raspberry, a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, green mango, coconut cream, Nigerian ginger and Madagascan pink pepper add a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of Australian sandalwood, cashmere wood and Siam benzoin leaves a soft, woody finish.

Rose of No Man's Land (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land Eau de Parfum is a unisex rose that reads fresh, lightly sweet and fruity, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with Turkish rose and pink pepper, the rose leading and the pepper adding a fine spice. At the heart, raspberry blossom, Turkish rose absolute and damask rose come together, and the floral side softens into a fruity sweetness. In the base, papyrus and amber lay down a warm, woody floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In character votes the feminine side clearly outweighs the rest. Its profile is close to RP Rose Papyrus / Privé N°18 and Chopard Brilliant Wish.

Basso

8.5

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sospiro Basso is a fresh, sharply drawn unisex scent that sets grapefruit against a green, spicy woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern and classic sides in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Pure London and Laboratorio Olfattivo Vetyverso. It opens with grapefruit, bringing a citrus freshness. The heart holds labdanum, mayflower and carnation. In the base, black pepper, pink pepper and nutmeg add spice while galbanum gives a green edge; vetiver, oakmoss and cedar form a dry, woody ground.

Byzantium

7.4

Tesori d'Oriente · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium is a sweet, powdery and creamy gourmand oriental, a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with mimosa, almond and cinnamon, a soft, spiced sweetness. In the heart, honey, black rose and heliotrope add a floral, powdery touch. The base settles into a dense, creamy warmth of cocoa bean, vanilla and Peru balsam, with labdanum, oud and white musk deepening and smoothing it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for daytime and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Police Forbidden for Woman and Carrement Belle Vanille have a close profile.

Nivea (2015)

7.7

NIVEA · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

NIVEA Nivea (2015) is a fresh, powdery floral with a creamy, lightly sweet feel that suits everyday wear. It opens with lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot, which keep it bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose, freesia and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and musky notes close it in a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are close behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and office use. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Feu

8.1

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

French Avenue Feu is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and fruity character, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with mango, rhubarb, ginger and lemon, a bright and juicy start. In the heart, jasmine, violet, pink pepper and praliné add a sweet, creamy softness. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, ambergris and moss rounds it off. Overall it sits between fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Voters call it masculine or modern slightly more often, though a fair share find it feminine. Arabiyat Prestige Kohl Luminous and Lattafa Opulent Dubai have a close profile.

Moonlight in Heaven

7.8

Kilian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Moonlight in Heaven is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and summer, and feels most at home in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant choice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters see it as fitting leisure, daytime and the office, while nights out and evenings come further behind. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or modern. Lemon, grapefruit and pink pepper open it bright and citrusy. The heart of coconut milk, jasmine sambac, rice and mango turns floral, fruity and creamy-sweet. Vetiver and roasted tonka bean in the base soften that sweetness and dry it down. Pana Dora Forever Love and Aigner Cara Mia Ti Amo have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Hiver

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle L'Eau d'Hiver is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery and faintly creamy softness, worn as a unisex fragrance. It reads as a single piece: heliotrope and iris build a powdery, creamy base, hawthorn and hedione keep the floral side open and airy, and bergamot adds a light brightness on top. Sweetness never dominates, and the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Despite the name, most voters pick spring, with the other seasons close behind, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. L'Erbolario Iris and Zara Romance d'Iris have a close profile.

Nothing but Sea and Sky

7.6

Une Nuit Nomade · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that carries a citrus brightness over a woody, lightly powdery base. It opens with bergamot, which gives it a clean, bright citrus feel. Sandalwood in the heart softens that freshness with a creamy woodiness. White musk sits underneath, leaving a powdery, slightly synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with far fewer choosing it for evenings or nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads balanced between the two. Aaron Terence Hughes Aura and Authenticity Perfumes Clean Musk have a close profile.

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.

Deified Tony Iommi

8.1

Xerjoff · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi is a unisex scent with a spicy, sweet and leathery character, and it suits cooler seasons, evenings and nights out best. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. Evening and night-out wear lead, with office and daily use well behind. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with apple, cinnamon and saffron, a sweet, warm spice. Leather and rose follow in the heart, making it floral and leathery at once. The base of moss, patchouli, papyrus and musk sets a woody, slightly earthy ground. French Avenue Black Friday and Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi Signed Edition have a close profile.

Taklamakan

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Taklamakan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with neroli, osmanthus and Calabrian bergamot, and Indian patchouli and Chinese toon sit in the heart. The base leans on musk, cistus, vanilla and benzoin. A sweet, powdery, creamy body is dried down by resinous, earthy and smoky tones. Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Saint Honoré and Chanel Coromandel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tam Dao (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Diptyque · 2003

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Tam Dao Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green woody scent with a powdery, slightly creamy sandalwood thread, worn by anyone. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a calm presence. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings it suits best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent is built from cedar, myrtle, cypress and Mysore sandalwood. A fresh, green woodiness leads, softened by a spicy touch and some sweetness, while the sandalwood adds a powdery, creamy finish. Celine Bois Dormant and Le Couvent Mimosa have a close profile.

Ambre 114

8.1

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.

Spirito Fiorentino

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Tiziana Terenzi Spirito Fiorentino is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy character balanced by leathery woods. It opens with orange, jasmine, purple lily and Italian saffron. In the heart, magnolia, ylang-ylang and ambergris carry the floral sweetness along. The base is led by Tuscan leather, sandalwood, amber and birch, and the accords also include smoky and oriental tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Lattafa Maahir and Montale Arabians.

Infusion Velours (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Ojar · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Infusion Velours Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy woody scent suited to fall and winter evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, and the office sits well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards a masculine character, though it reads as unisex. It opens with cinnamon, blackberry and black pepper, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. Cedarwood, oud and raspberry form a woody core at the heart. Frankincense, oud and patchouli then settle into a smoky, leathery, oriental warmth.