The Perfume Library

Desert Rosewood

7.5

Goldfield & Banks · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and it can also be worn at work. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Sicilian mandarin orange and Indian cardamom give it a lively, spicy edge. Comorian vanilla and Siam benzoin carry it into a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth, while false sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody, earthy base underneath. Prada Midnight Train and Le Couvent Tonka have a close profile.

34 Boulevard Saint Germain (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Diptyque · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that starts fresh and green, then settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth. Blackcurrant bud and rose give it a green, fruity, floral freshness. Cinnamon adds spice, while patchouli and amber build a woody, resinous, sweet base. The notes read as one blended whole rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening, leisure, daily wear and the office all draw similar shares. Masculine and feminine votes are close, and a classic character is strong too. Its profile is close to Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Fleurs de Gardenia.

Skin [Reserve Blend] (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Clean Skin [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that suits daytime and leisure wear, leaning towards spring and summer. Bergamot, honeysuckle and orange blossom give it a fresh, floral start. In the heart, peony and Madagascar vanilla orchid join a sensual skin accord, and the scent softens into something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, salted praliné and white cedarwood leaves a powdery, lightly gourmand trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. Voters pick it most for spring and summer, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Bellekin Bali 18 have a similar profile.

Infusion d'Amande

8.2

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Infusion d'Amande is a unisex scent that reads fresh and sweet, with a powdery, creamy almond character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters see it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It suits all four seasons, leaning towards fall and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office use, less so in the evening or for a night out. Bitter almond and heliotrope carry the scent, softened by tonka bean absolute and musk. Bergamot and citrus fruits add freshness, star anise leaves a light spicy trace, and sandalwood anchors it. Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria

7.8

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, lightly spiced side that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and everyday wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail. More voters call it feminine, but a good share read it as masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, giving the citrus a green, crisp edge. Cardamom and ginger bring a mild spice to the heart, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside. White musk settles underneath as a clean, quiet base. Its profile is close to The Different Company Bergamote and Laboratorio Olfattivo Bergamotto.

Eau des Sens (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Diptyque · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, bitter orange and orange blossom in a fresh, citrusy style. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The fresh, citrus accord leads, with the sourness of bitter orange softened by the floral side of orange blossom. Angelica and juniper berry add a green, lightly spicy tone, while patchouli leaves a powdery, sweet base. Altogether it reads bright and fruity. Diptyque Eau des Sens Édition Limitée 2019 and Marrakech Imperial Take Me Back to Marrakech have a close profile.

Vanille Insensée

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée is a woody, powdery unisex scent that sets bright citrus and coriander against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters split between reading it as feminine and masculine, which keeps it between the two. The top opens fresh and spicy with Italian citron, Russian coriander and Key lime. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, Egyptian jasmine and Slovene oakmoss add a smoky, woody turn. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and English oak settles into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Creed Sublime Vanille and Diptyque Eau Duelle have a close profile.

Jasmin Rouge

7.8

Tom Ford · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge is a sweet, powdery floral-oriental where jasmine is warmed by spice; it is sold as unisex but sits most comfortably in the evening and at night. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, though plenty pick winter as well. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and about half of voters read it as feminine, with classic and modern coming next. Jasmine sambac absolute sits at the centre and wears creamy and powdery. Black pepper, white pepper and spices add dryness without sharpening the flower, while clary sage and amber leave a woody, oriental warmth. Initio Rehab and Maison Anthony Marmin Hind have a close profile to Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge.

L'Humaniste

8.1

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.

Aswan

8.4

Widian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kropp Och Själ

8.0

Pana Dora · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and recommend it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. The masculine reading outweighs the others, yet it stays unisex. The top is spicy and fruity, with cardamom, bergamot, blood orange, saffron and ginger. Orange blossom, jasmine, iris and patchouli lead the heart. The base of vanilla, amber, cedar and musk settles into a sweet, woody, creamy oriental feel. Widian Sahara and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.

Yaringa

8.0

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Parfums d'Elmar Yaringa is a fresh, watery unisex scent suited to spring and summer days, pairing kelp with the sweet creaminess of coconut. The top holds kelp, myrtle, vanilla and coconut, which bring out its aquatic and green side. In the heart, white thyme, cedar, salt and passion fruit add a spicy, fruity touch. The base of woody notes, musk and sweet notes softens everything and closes on a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mainly for leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero and Jovoy Gardez-Moi.

Infusion d'Iris Cèdre

8.0

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Infusion d'Iris Cèdre is a fresh, woody unisex scent built around Italian mandarin orange, Iris pallida and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. A citrusy, green freshness runs through it, backed by galbanum and Tunisian neroli. Iris pallida adds a powdery, creamy softness, while cedarwood, vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Siam benzoin settle it onto a spicy, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It does not read clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Prada Infusion d'Iris and Prada Infusion d'Homme have a close profile.

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

8.7

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is a sweet, gourmand vanilla that reads powdery, creamy and faintly smoky, suited to cold-weather evenings and worn by anyone as a unisex scent. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer is chosen rarely. Night out and evening are the leading occasions; office and daytime wear sit further back. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share too. Vanilla and amber lead, with spices and myrrh adding a warm, slightly smoky depth. White musk softens it all into a powdery, creamy base. The result is sweet without turning syrupy, as the spices temper the gourmand side.

Wood Whisper (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ojar · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ojar Wood Whisper Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy woody unisex scent that softens fruity plum and rose with cashmere wood, sandalwood and vanilla. Plum and rose lead the opening; in the heart, violet joins cashmere wood and sandalwood, giving the scent a woody body. The base of ambergris, musk, white amber and vanilla takes over and dries down into a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters lean slightly feminine, with masculine close behind, so it works in either direction.

Muschio Bianco / White Musk

7.2

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk is a fresh, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, rose and white musk, and it is unisex. It opens with lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, then keeps its floral line in the heart with jasmine, freesia, cyclamen and clove. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk leave it creamy and softly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters more often read it as feminine.

Thé Matcha 26

7.9

Le Labo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus and fruity sweetness meet a creamy texture, easy to wear on mild, everyday days. The scent reads as one smooth line: matcha and bitter orange build a green, bright frame, while fig adds a soft, fruity sweetness to it. Cedarwood and vetiver sit behind as a woody base, and the creamy quality keeps everything gentle rather than sharp. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and office use leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which fits its unisex character.

Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été

8.0

Guerlain · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Guerlain Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with neroli and laurel. The heart holds cedar, patchouli, jasmine and saffron, and the base settles into leather and myrrh. The overall impression is spicy, woody and resinous, with earthy, smoky and leathery tones weighing in.

Néroli Amara

8.2

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot to the soft floral warmth of orange blossom absolute. Three citrus notes lead: mandarin orange, Italian lemon and bergamot. In the heart, pink pepper and cypress add a light spiciness and a green edge to that brightness. Orange blossom absolute settles in the base, leaving a floral, fruity, slightly sweet trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Néroli Amara Le Parfum and Goutal L'Île au Thé have a close profile.

Datura noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

1270

7.6

Frapin · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Frapin 1270 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on raisin, cocoa and coffee that settles into tonka and vanilla. The top is led by raisin, cocoa, coffee and hazelnut, with candied bitter orange peel adding a slight edge to the sweetness. Linden tree, pepper and spices move into the heart and dry the fruity sweetness. The base of white honey, vanilla and gaiac wood leaves a warm, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as suited to either.

Smoking Hot

8.0

Kilian · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Smoking Hot is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with apple, shisha tobacco and cinnamon, where fruity brightness quickly gives way to spice and smoke. In the heart, oakmoss and Kentucky tobacco absolute add a woody depth. In the base, orcanox and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, bringing out the gourmand and oriental side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear is seldom picked. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Lattafa Mashrabya and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Mandarino di Sicilia

8.0

Acqua di Parma · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Mandarino di Sicilia is a fresh, green citrus scent, unisex and suited to easy daily wear. It opens with bergamot, Sicilian green mandarin orange, blood orange and lemon, bright with a lightly sweet fruity touch. Spearmint and petitgrain add a green, aquatic note, and cedarwood, musk and patchouli stay soft underneath. Most voters pick summer and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear, with office and sport close behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It leans slightly masculine, though many read it as feminine.

Wardasina / Rosso Afgano

7.5

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Wardasina / Rosso Afgano is a smoky, spicy rose with a sweet, woody, resinous body, suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens on herbs, and the heart is filled by patchouli, smoked cedar, Bulgarian rose, vetiver and Spanish saffron. The rose here sits among earthy, smoky notes rather than reading as soft and floral. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and musk sweeten and round it off. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions; summer and the office trail behind. It is unisex, though voters lean slightly feminine. Xerjoff Laylati / Afgano Puro and Sospiro Afgano Puro have a close profile.