The Perfume Library

Dear Karma

6.4

The House of Oud · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

The House of Oud Dear Karma is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean to one side. It opens with absinth, neroli, frankincense and rose, then moves into saffron, patchouli, caramel and myrrh. Leather, ambergris and vetiver sit underneath. A floral start turns sweet and spicy, then dries down smoky and leathery.

Smalto (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Francesco Smalto · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Francesco Smalto Smalto Eau de Toilette is a men's fougère that moves from the fresh, green opening of absinth, lavender and bergamot into the sweet warmth of tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and the votes spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, business and evening, with a clearly masculine character. Artemisia, absinth, lavender and bergamot give the top a fresh, green start. Nutmeg, chamomile, fir balsam, cedar and sandalwood build a woody, spicy, resinous heart. In the base, tonka bean, oakmoss and vanilla bring sweetness and a soft powdery finish.

Pure Black

7.5

Sergio Tacchini · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Sergio Tacchini Pure Black is a fresh, green and powdery fougère for men, at home in spring and autumn and in daily, office or leisure wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Votes gather around spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing slightly. It is picked more for daytime and the office than for nights out. It opens with tarragon, rosemary, lavender, vermouth and absinth, an herbal, spicy freshness. In the heart, wisteria, vetiver and sandalwood build a soft woody base. The dry-down of lichen, oak, tonka bean, ambergris and white musk sweetens it slightly and ends on a powdery warmth.

Arsenic No. 17

6.8

Tokyomilk · 2011

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Tokyomilk Arsenic No. 17 is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green frame with sweet and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Green notes and fennel make up the core, while absinth adds a sharp, slightly earthy edge. Vanilla salt sweetens that cool greenness, and the aquatic and synthetic tones give it a clean, faintly cold look. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting comfortably as a unisex fragrance.

Mandragola

7.6

V Canto · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

V Canto Mandragola is a unisex fragrance that opens with lime, bergamot and saffron and dries down to oud, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, though daytime and office wear get votes too. It sits in the middle on gender and suits men and women alike. Floral and fruity accords meet a sweet, gourmand streak, and spicy, woody tones keep the sweetness from turning soft. The top is bright with citrus and absinth, jasmine and Bulgarian rose lead the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and oud settle at the base. It dries down warm, with an animal, oriental edge.

Green Island

7.9

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Green Island is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by juniper, mandarin orange and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are named equally often, and it also works for a night out. It opens with juniper, mandarin orange, bergamot, ginger and yuzu for a bright citrus start. In the heart, peppermint, red tea, rose and aquatic notes bring a floral, watery touch. The base of vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and cedarwood sets a green, woody ground, which tonka bean sweetens slightly.

Round Midnight

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Round Midnight is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and voters recommend it mostly for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear getting a smaller share. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it wears comfortably either way. It opens with cognac, rum absolute, red mandarin orange and cinnamon, a boozy, fruity warmth. Toward the heart it turns floral and powdery, with jasmine, Bulgarian rose and Florentine iris resting on coffee absolute and burley tobacco. The base settles into creamy, resinous and woody tones from Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood.

Mentha Citrata

7.4

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

#Flower Power (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Ramón Monegal · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Ramón Monegal #Flower Power Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity sides and a sweet, gourmand warmth, offered as a unisex fragrance. The perfume has been discontinued. It projects moderately and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick it for leisure and evening wear, and it is also worn by day and on nights out. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by modern and masculine. Absinth, loganberry and pink pepper open it. Chocolate flower, gardenia and peony form a floral heart. Praliné, sandalwood and patchouli carry it into a creamy, woody sweetness. Elizabeth Arden Untold and Katy Perry Indi Visible have a close profile.

Absinthe

7.6

Headspace · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Headspace Absinthe is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, fresh, green and leathery in character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. The scent comes across as a single whole: absinth and violet leaf open a green, fresh streak, while narcissus adds a soft floral touch. Leather and styrax give it a resinous, leathery depth, and Indonesian patchouli with vetiver strengthens the earthy, woody side. A powdery texture softens the blend.

Raffaello

7.4

Pantheon

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pantheon Raffaello is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with spice and a woody depth. It opens with absinth, then moves into tonka bean, black pepper and pink pepper in the heart. The tonka adds sweetness while the peppers keep it spicy. The base of patchouli, teakwood and leather lays down a woody, leathery foundation. Floral, fruity and powdery touches stay in the background, and the whole has a fougère feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall and winter slightly ahead. It is chosen most for leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Aberdeen Lavander and Womo Black Powder have a close profile.

Dewaniya

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya is a dense, oriental unisex scent where rose, spice and oud meet on a resinous, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it holds its place on skin and in the air for a long time. Few people have rated it, so these scores are a rough guide only. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, Persian saffron and absinth; in the heart, Damask rose, tobacco, honey and cocoa add a sweet, creamy warmth. In the base, Cambodian and Bengal oud, leather, myrrh and labdanum dominate, while sandalwood and musk soften the mix. Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère and Dewaniya Cœur have a close profile.

Zen for Men White Heat Edition

6.7

Shiseido · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shiseido Zen for Men White Heat Edition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lime, green apple and mint, and it has been discontinued. Lime, green apple and hassaku orange lead, with mint adding a cool edge. The heart brings juniper, cardamom and nashi pear, giving a fruity, lightly spicy softness. Sandalwood, sage and musk remain at the base. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly sweet, with floral and synthetic touches among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads as masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Joop! Joop! Go have a close profile.

Oud Fougère

7.9

Agar Aura

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agar Aura Oud Fougère is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with the woody, resinous depth of oud; it has been discontinued. Citrus notes and lavender keep the first impression cool and aromatic. Fern, geranium and Indian galbanum bring out the green side, while oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base. Malayan oud and Irish black ambergris add woody, animal and leathery tones that weigh down this classic fougère frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and St Giles The Mechanic have a close profile.

Illegal

7.4

Salle Privée · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Salle Privée Illegal is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a green, spicy side settling onto a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also works for leisure time. Its character reads mostly masculine. It opens fresh, green and spicy with cardamom, ginger, cannabis and absinth. In the heart, geranium, leather and cashmere wood make it leathery and woody. The base of ambrette seed, gaiac wood and vetiver dries down earthy. A sweet, synthetic tone runs through the accords. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum and Detaille Yachting have a close profile.

Wolfsbane

7.7

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums Quartana Wolfsbane is a men's perfume that pairs floral sweetness with an earthy, smoky side, sharpened by green and spicy touches. Tuberose and tobacco flower give a sweet, creamy floral core, while black truffle, patchouli and vetiver pull it towards the earth. Cumin and ginger add a spicy edge, and benzoin and sandalwood carry a resinous, woody warmth throughout. Castoreum leaves an animal trace, and angelica root and fig leaf keep the green side alive. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure and evenings, though it also finds a place at the office and for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Illuminum Wild Tobacco and Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli have a close profile.

Salacious

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Boadicea the Victorious Salacious is a green, smoky unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters pick it most for evening, then leisure and a night out, while business wear stays in the background. It reads as wearable by anyone, masculine or feminine. It opens with cardamom, cypress, mugwort and absinth, giving a green, spicy edge. The heart holds pine needle, smoke bush, sweet clover and ginger. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli and labdanum turns woody, earthy, leathery and resinous, with musk and castoreum carrying the animal side.

Cafe Diem

7.3

PK Perfumes · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

PK Perfumes Cafe Diem is a gourmand, spicy unisex scent built around arabica coffee, vanilla and whisky. Coffee and vanilla set a sweet, smoky base, while cinnamon, cardamom and clove add a spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and mimosa absolute bring the floral side, and cedar and vetiver the woody, earthy one. Amber and frankincense give it a resinous depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women.

18 Glacialis Terra

6.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur 18 Glacialis Terra is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. Green notes, ice accord, absinth and vetiver come together here. The fresh, aquatic and green accords lead, with the sweet and spicy sides staying in the background and the woody part held by vetiver. Overall it gives a cool, slightly synthetic impression of greenery. Tokyomilk Arsenic No. 17 and MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.01 - Dune Road have a close profile.

Legal

7.0

Salle Privée · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Salle Privée Legal is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green and spicy opening of grapefruit, absinth and pink pepper with a woody base. Grapefruit and pink pepper lead the top, while absinth adds a faint green edge. In the heart, cinnamon and rosemary soften the spice, and the citrus and fruity side blends with a sweet texture. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood dries down creamy and resinous. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, with night out, business and evening use close behind. Bourjois Masculin Black Premium and Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans have a similar profile.

Cèdre Noble

7.0

Chabaud · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Chabaud Cèdre Noble is a fresh, green and spicy woody scent for men and women alike, best suited to autumn days and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. Leisure is the most common setting, with evening and night outings next. It opens with black pepper, lavender and absinth, which give a cool, herbal, spicy start. The heart holds thyme, cardamom, pine and nutmeg, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood and pine wood settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. The Nue Co. Forest Lungs and d'Annam Hinoki Meditation have a close profile.

Sweat, Tears, Paradise

6.8

Discothèque · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Discothèque Sweat, Tears, Paradise is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with rock samphire, absinth and lily. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score longevity high, though the vote counts are small. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh, aquatic build points towards warmer days. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It starts cool and green with rock samphire, absinth and lily. The heart brings mist note, mimosa, sea salt and ambroxan, making it floral and salty at once. The base of cedarwood, musk and styrax adds a woody, creamy and slightly animal warmth. Ghost Dream and Acqua Alpes 2558 have a close profile.

Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой

8.3

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой is a unisex perfume with a green, spicy and smoky character, dry and earthy from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it makes its presence felt for hours. Its heavy, woody and leathery build places it between masculine and feminine, with a calm, dense mood. The green sharpness of tarragon, galbanum and lavender meets the bitter, spicy edge of thyme, cumin and absinth. Oakmoss, vetiver and oud give it an earthy, woody base, while tobacco and frankincense add a smoky, resinous warmth. Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Green Absinth

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Green Absinth is a unisex scent that pairs the green, fresh notes of absinth, galbanum and lemon with the warmth of vetiver and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter chosen by very few. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, while evening and office also get votes. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with palmarosa, absinth, galbanum and lemon. The heart brings vetiver, heliotrope and hay, giving a woody, lightly spicy feel. In the base, benzoin, tropical woods and vanilla soften it with a resinous sweetness. The Dua Brand Enchantment and Lingua Planta Repel have a close profile.