The Perfume Library

Fougère d'Argent

8.2

Tom Ford · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Fougère d'Argent is a fresh, green and spicy fougère led by lavender, mandarin orange and ginger, worn as a unisex scent with a masculine bent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer the least chosen. Daytime, business and evening wear are voted in nearly equal measure, and most voters read it as masculine, with many of the rest calling it classic. Mandarin orange and ginger give it a bright, slightly sharp start, while lavender carries the fougère character. Cistus and coumarin build a soft, faintly sweet base, and Akigalawood® adds a woody depth. The overall impression is clean, restrained and classic.

Rifaaqat / رفاقات

8.1

Paris Corner

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Paris Corner Rifaaqat / رفاقات is a unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and darkens it with spice, smoke and leather, suiting cold months and evenings. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, with the masculine side slightly ahead. In the top, elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper keep the opening sharp and spicy. Towards the heart, saffron and frankincense add a resinous, smoky warmth. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent, while suede and cedar set a leathery, woody ground.

Anniversary

8.0

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Anniversary is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on cinnamon and orange blossom and deepens into rose, leather and tobacco. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and leisure wear close behind. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine. The top notes are cinnamon and orange blossom. The heart of rose, leather, clove, tobacco and nutmeg builds a spicy, leathery core. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood sweeten it and bring a creamy, woody warmth. Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia

7.9

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent in which citrus and green tones lead. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. Bergamot, lemon and pomegranate open bright and fruity, while blackcurrant and cypress add a green edge. Sage and rose sit in the heart. White musk, patchouli and moss soften the base into an earthy footing. Les Parfums de Rosine Le Magnolia de Rosine and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa have a close profile.

Amoral

7.9

pernoire · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Amoral is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side set against a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits less easily in summer or at the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. It opens with smoked plum, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin, with key lime and black tea lightening the warm spice. The heart of oud, cypriol, iris and violet turns leathery and resinous. Orange blossom, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber in the base sweeten and soften it.

Debaser (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

D.S. & Durga · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Debaser Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fruity scent that pairs creamy fig with a light woody base, leaning towards relaxed daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes on masculine versus feminine are almost evenly split, so it reads comfortably unisex. It opens with bergamot, leaf green and pear stem, a juicy, crisp start. In the heart, fig, iris and coconut milk soften the green and add a creamy sweetness. The base of moss, white musk, blond woods and tonka bean dries down woody and slightly powdery. Arquinesia Fig and Diptyque Philosykos have a close profile.

Private Label

7.7

Jovoy · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jovoy Private Label is a leathery, smoky and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Papyrus absolute opens green and dry, and the heart is led by leather, vetiver and patchouli. In the base, sandalwood, labdanum, birch and cedar add a resinous, earthy and spicy weight. An oriental touch softens the hard woody character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is chosen very little. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads more masculine than feminine. Dior Leather Oud and Sospiro Misterioso have a close profile.

Mamluk

7.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Mamluk is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with honey, caramel and bergamot, the bergamot lightening the caramel's sweetness a little. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Siam benzoin add a floral, resinous softness. The base of white oud, Laotian oud, amber and Bourbon vanilla dries down woody, spicy and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Xerjoff Ceylon and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Eau de Minthé

7.2

Diptyque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Minthé is a unisex scent where mint and patchouli meet in a green, fresh, lightly spicy fougère character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though classed as unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Mint's coolness runs through the whole scent, while geranium and rose oxide add a soft floral touch. Patchouli brings a woody, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into stages; it reads as a single fresh, green whole. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Rive Gauche pour Homme have a close profile.

Casablanca (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Swiss Arabian · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Casablanca Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent in which a fresh, fruity opening settles onto a sweet, gourmand and creamy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer further back. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, and it is worn to the office too. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Apple and grape give the opening a fruity freshness. The heart holds orris root and patchouli, one adding a soft powdery touch, the other a woody depth. In the base, vanilla, amber, musk and balsam sweeten the scent and bring it to a creamy warmth.

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

8.1

Aramis · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose pairs Turkish rose absolute with myrrh, labdanum and frankincense, making a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent. It opens with saffron, oregano and honeysuckle, and in the heart sets the rose beside myrrh, styrax and French lavender. The base holds labdanum, frankincense, musk and ambergris. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and oriental, with woody and smoky tones weighing down the rose's floral side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. It has been discontinued, and it has a close profile to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and Balmain Ambre Gris.

Aqaysos

7.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pierre Guillaume Aqaysos is a unisex fragrance that sweetens a fresh opening of bergamot, lime and coriander with cocoa bean and musks, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is used mostly for leisure, work and everyday wear, and most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with bergamot, lime and coriander, bright and citrusy. In the heart, blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness while Sichuan pepper leaves a spicy trace. The base of cocoa bean, animalic musk, white musk and woods softens everything and dries down warm and woody, while an aquatic, synthetic freshness carries through. Coach Coach for Men and Afnan Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Ateeq / عتيق

8.7

Nusuk · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Nusuk Ateeq / عتيق is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, spicy gourmand warmth. The top is lime and grapefruit, quickly sweetened by cinnamon and honey. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and tobacco come forward. The base of tonka bean, vanilla orchid and cedarwood gathers everything into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out. It reads mostly masculine, though modern and feminine votes are far from rare. Xerjoff Naxos and Phil Julian Fovere have a close profile.

Fig

8.1

Arquinesia

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Arquinesia Fig is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green frame with a fruity, lightly sweet texture. The apple and grapefruit opening keeps things bright and lively. In the heart, fig and iris come forward and the scent turns green and creamy. The base of sandalwood and fig wood leaves a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office; more voters read it as feminine, yet it keeps a unisex character. Diptyque Philosykos and Erbario Toscano Fico d'Elba have a close profile.

Cèdre

7.4

Serge Lutens · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Cèdre is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that warms cedarwood with cinnamon and clove, while tuberose adds a soft floral edge to the woody base. Cedarwood, cinnamon and clove build a spicy, woody frame. Amber and musk sweeten and round it out, and tuberose brings a floral note. The oriental and animal accords stay in the background, leaving a warm, dense impression. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Serge Lutens Tubéreuse criminelle have a close profile.

Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne)

7.0

Jo Malone · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin is a fresh, unisex cologne where bright citrus meets green, herbal notes, suited to easy daytime wear in warm weather. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and lime in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, basil and white thyme add a green, lightly spicy edge, softened by lilac and iris. The base of amberwood, patchouli and vetiver settles the scent onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. Gandini Lime e Basilico / Lime and Basil and MAYME? Pardon My French have a close profile.

Mornings in Milano

8.0

Birkholz · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Mornings in Milano is a sweet, creamy, floral unisex scent that sits close to relaxed weekend and everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is picked most often for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; most voters read it as feminine, while some find it modern. It opens with lychee, white peach, coconut and vanilla, a fruity sweetness. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, Thai gardenia and frangipani builds a creamy floral core. The base of white musk, woody notes and vanilla leaves a soft, powdery trail. Its profile is close to Mancera Coco Vanille and Maison Alhambra Montaigne Coco.

Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum is a clean, powdery and creamy floral musk, described as unisex and suited to spring and summer days. The top pairs ambrette seed, white musk and neroli for a fresh opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom absolute and Iris pallida bring a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of sandalwood and white amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Heeley Blanc Poudre and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Fortis

7.9

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Fortis is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental built around sandalwood, saffron and oud, and it is classed as unisex. Saffron and cumin give it a spicy warmth, while cedar and gaiac wood add a smoky, earthy woodiness. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften that edge and settle it onto a sweet, resinous base, and the animal accord gives the scent a darker character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine takes the largest share of character votes, though a fair number also call it feminine. Jeroboam Miksado and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.

Rien Intense Incense

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2014

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Rien Intense Incense is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with black pepper and frankincense for a spicy, resinous start, then moves into orris absolute, cistus absolute and leather at the heart. The base of vetiver, tree moss and patchouli gives it an earthy, woody footing. Floral and animal touches don't soften the harder edges completely, but they are noticeable. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent.

Civet

7.7

Zoologist · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Civet is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, holding floral and animalic accords together. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and black pepper. Ylang-ylang, tuberose and linden blossom lead the heart. In the base, civet, Russian leather and oakmoss give it a leathery, woody, chypre character, while vanilla and labdanum sweeten it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Charles of the Ritz Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) and DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline have a close profile.

Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend

8.2

Phaedon · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phaedon Tabac Rouge / Turkish Blend pairs Turkish tobacco absolute with honey, cinnamon and ginger in a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring comes well behind and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: honey and cinnamon bring sweetness and ginger adds spice to the smoky body of the tobacco. Frankincense and Siam benzoin give a resinous, woody warmth, which musk and powdery notes soften. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental.

Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that lays resinous, smoky woods under a floral and spicy face; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, aldehydes and rose, then moves into a spicy, earthy heart of vetiver, patchouli and pink pepper. Frankincense, ambergris and underwood dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, smoky resin. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Jovoy Sombres Dessins have a close profile.

Risvelium

7.0

Orto Parisi · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green