The Perfume Library

Daligramme: Messages Secrets à Gala - Ma Flamme

7.4

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dali Haute Parfumerie Daligramme: Messages Secrets à Gala - Ma Flamme is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character on a leathery, resinous base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, Russian sage and absinth, then moves to Turkish rose and amber at the heart. Suede and cistus form the base. The result starts floral and settles into a powdery, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, while summer lags well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet works for business and leisure too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close. Dior Ambre Nuit and LPDO Ambre Luxure have a similar profile.

Lavande (2019)

7.7

Fragonard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Lavande (2019) pairs lavender and jasmine with the green freshness of myrtle and clover, a fresh, floral scent aimed at women. The top is absinth, clover and myrtle, opening green, airy and faintly citrusy. Jasmine, gentian and lavender lead the heart. Iris, musk and rosewood in the base settle it into a powdery, creamy softness over a light woody floor, with the sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and sport getting a share too. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number lean the other way. Acqua delle Langhe Arborina and Pierre Guillaume Shermine have a close profile.

Leather & Artemisia

7.6

Jo Malone · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Leather & Artemisia is a discontinued unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a powdery, leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans neither way; there is no season or occasion data to go on. Leather, cypriol, iris, artemisia and absinth together leave a green, spicy and woody trail. Iris adds a floral, powdery softness, while the leathery accord gives the scent a firm edge. Chanel Bel Respiro (Eau de Parfum) and Hermès Paprika Brasil have a close profile.

Oud Douce Amère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère is a unisex oud scent that pairs a floral, woody and resinous character with animal and smoky undertones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a first impression. The dense structure suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, hyacinth and saffron. Toward the heart, Indian oud, tobacco and honey come in, while the floral side is softened by a green leafy note. In the base, Cambodian oud, myrrh, leather and white ambergris dominate, and the scent dries down to a resinous, smoky, slightly animal warmth. Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Le Vétiver

7.9

Carven · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Carven Le Vétiver is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built on Haitian vetiver, patchouli and juniper berry; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you for a while without filling the room. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across all four seasons, and lean most towards leisure and daily wear. Mint, mandarin orange and geranium open it brightly. In the heart, absinth, fern and lavender give it a green, fougère character. The base of vetiver, patchouli and juniper berry leaves an earthy, slightly smoky woodiness, with nutmeg adding spice. Heeley Vetiver Veritas and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Santal des Indes

7.8

Amouroud · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouroud Santal des Indes is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a powdery, creamy and faintly smoky character, worn by anyone. Absinth and frankincense open on a resinous, slightly sharp note. In the heart, narcissus absolute and Turkish rose absolute bring a powdery floral softness, while curry leaf and Chinese toon push the spicy, earthy side. The base joins Mysore sandalwood, vetiver, musk and Morocco leather into a creamy wood with a leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for business and nights out. Taklamakan and Santal Noble have a close profile.

Rockstar

5.9

Lost Tribe · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lost Tribe Rockstar is a unisex fragrance that opens on pink pepper, gardenia and rose otto and deepens into oud, tobacco and frankincense. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Nothing is known about the seasons or occasions it favours. It is made for anyone, but its dense, full character will suit those who like a bold scent rather than a quiet one. In the top, pink pepper, bergamot, mango and pineapple sit alongside floral rose and gardenia. The heart brings forward vetiver, oak wood, lavender and rose absolute. At the base, cedarwood, Papua oud, frankincense and tobacco form a woody, smoky, leathery foundation, with licorice adding sweetness.

Le Cheikh Bohème (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Agar Aura

Floral · Green · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Agar Aura Le Cheikh Bohème Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built on oakmoss, amber and spices, with a green, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. Its unisex character suits both men and women. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss and galbanum set a green, earthy base, labdanum, frankincense and amber add resinous warmth, and Malayan oud deepens the woody, animal side. Rose and citrus notes bring a soft floral touch. Agar Aura Intiqa'ie and Nicolaï Incense Oud have a close profile.

Verveine Utopie

7.8

Roger & Gallet · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Verveine Utopie is a fresh, green unisex scent built around vervain, basil and absinth, and it has been discontinued. Vervain and basil give the scent a citrusy, herbal freshness, while absinth and gentian add a slightly bitter, spicy depth. Cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver set it on a woody base, and creamy, fruity touches soften the edges. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange and The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water have a close profile.

Black Absinthe

6.6

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Crabtree & Evelyn Black Absinthe is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy air of anise and cardamom with a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evenings and nights out come second. It opens with star anise, cardamom, fennel blossom, absinth and bergamot, fresh and spicy. The heart brings artemisia, liquorice, orange blossom and French lavender, giving it a green, floral side. In the base, tonka bean, oak wood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody finish, rounded out by vetiver and musk.

Ollin

7.1

Tolteca · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Tolteca Ollin is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with violet leaf, absinth and Thai ginger and settles into vetiver and Texas cedar. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. It has been discontinued. It begins with the green, slightly bitter edge of violet leaf and absinth against ginger's spice. In the heart, patchouli and davana push it towards an earthy, smoky side. The base of vetiver, Texas cedar and amber leaves a woody, resinous, faintly sweet footing.

M by Marcel Marongiu

7.8

Oriflame · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oriflame M by Marcel Marongiu is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that opens on cistus, frankincense and absinth and carries Moroccan damask rose and violet in its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening leans on the resinous, smoky air of cistus and frankincense, with absinth adding a sharp edge. In the heart, Moroccan damask rose, violet and dried fruits turn the scent floral and sweet, with a powdery softness. Amber, suede and patchouli set a woody, leathery, oriental base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are not firm. Its spicy, resinous build sits closer to cooler weather, and it reads as a feminine scent. Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin and Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman have a close profile.

Dangerous Maryx

6.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dangerous Maryx is a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent that pairs citrus with spice and earthy notes; it has been discontinued. The top is cool and sharp, with grapefruit, citron, green tea and eucalyptus, while cannabis and absinth add a green, slightly bitter edge. The heart leans on tobacco, cardamom and rosemary, with oak wood and birch giving it a woody, smoky base. It dries down to oregano, patchouli and cannabis, earthy and resinous. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these read as a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. Fragrance Du Bois Cannabis Blue and Kilian Smoke for the Soul have a close profile.

Chypre Noir

8.2

American Perfumer · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

American Perfumer Chypre Noir is a unisex chypre that leans green, woody and leathery; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum build the chypre frame, while galbanum and absinth add a sharp green edge. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain keep the citrus light, and thyme and pimento bring spice. Black leather and cedarwood push the woody, leathery side forward, tuberose and orris root soften the floral part, and benzoin and musk ketone close it with a resinous, animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters wear it across a wide range, from leisure to evenings and nights out to the office; it reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting between the two.

Giordani Gold Man / Giordani Man

5.8

Oriflame

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Oriflame Giordani Gold Man / Giordani Man is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with an aquatic feel. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and sea breeze, while absinth, neroli and black pepper add a spicy, slightly smoky touch in the heart. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood set it on a woody base. Fruity and synthetic tones stay in the background of this fresh structure. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Baldessarini Cool Force Sport and Jimmy Choo Man Ice have a close profile.

Zone Blanche

6.6

François Delì · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

François Delì Zone Blanche is a floral, green women's fragrance that softens a bright mandarin orange and bergamot opening with tobacco, ylang-ylang and magnolia. Zone Blanche is moderate in both lasting power and sillage, neither heavy nor faint. Voters place it most often in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening settings close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, nutmeg and absinth, which give it a lightly spicy, green freshness. In the heart, tobacco sits beside floral ylang-ylang and magnolia, with a smoky edge. The base of coumarin, sandalwood and musk settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Dasa Vert Musc and Daniel Josier Bois d'Iris have a close profile.

Black Nagarmotha

7.0

Experimental Perfume Club

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Experimental Perfume Club Black Nagarmotha is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against a spicy, woody and leathery backbone. Cardamom, ginger and turmeric carry the spice, while cypriol, Virginia cedar and Atlas cedar build a woody frame. Vanilla, tonka bean and almond sweeten it, and heliotrope and absinth add a faintly powdery, herbal edge to that gourmand warmth. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and less towards business or daily wear. Esteban Cubacao and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Inspired Warmth for Him

6.9

Mexx · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Mexx Inspired Warmth for Him is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity start to a sweet, spicy and creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most often for evenings, with daily wear, leisure and business close behind. It reads masculine. Cardamom, ginger and bergamot open bright and spicy. In the heart, pear and plum add a fruity softness, while geranium and absinth give the sweetness a faint green edge. The base of myrrh, benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody warmth, with a synthetic side among the accords.

Così Blu

7.0

Pantheon · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pantheon Così Blu is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet character, warmed by spice and resin. The top notes of absinth, cinnamon and cardamom open spicy, while strawberry and nutmeg sweeten them. The heart builds a floral body from magnolia, rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin add a creamy, resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its oriental, woody build leans towards cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. Xerjoff Alexandria III and Kai Porten Parfums Privés Oud 31 have a close profile.

Zec+ Lifestyle

8.0

Zec+ · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Zec+ Lifestyle opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cannabis, then deepens into leather, tobacco and patchouli: a fresh, smoky fragrance made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. In the top, bergamot, orange and pink pepper bring freshness and spice. The heart shifts toward leather, tobacco and patchouli, which make it smoky and earthy. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood leave a sweet, woody warmth. Estoras Antal and Blauer Un1t3d Man have a close profile.

Wardé

6.9

Kajal · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kajal Wardé is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that opens with pine and blackcurrant and moves into a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The opening of artemisia, absinth, pine and blackcurrant is green, crisp and slightly fruity. The heart brings jasmine, rose, white blossoms, violet and orange blossom forward. The base of patchouli, oud, moss and fir balsam sets an earthy, resinous and woody ground, softened by musk.

Potion Absinthe

7.9

Police · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Police Potion Absinthe is a fresh, green men's fragrance in which cannabis, black pepper and star anise take the lead. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It reads masculine, and its fougère build suits anyone after a neat, understated scent. It opens with cannabis, black pepper and mandarin orange, which give a spicy freshness. In the heart, star anise, sage and absinth add a green, slightly synthetic edge. The base of cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver settles into an earthy, woody floor. Mark Buxton Perfumes Wood and Absinth and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Alto Mar

7.4

Claus Porto · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Claus Porto Alto Mar is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent that opens with aniseed, calone and mint. The top notes bring an aniseed, calone and mint coolness, while jasmine, rosemary and absinth in the heart add a spicy edge to the green character. In the base, vetiver, cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, creamy ground, and the synthetic accord keeps the whole thing clean and watery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, leisure and business, with some nights out as well. La Rive Distant Wave and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nsfrtå

7.9

Dark Tales · 2024

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Dark Tales Nsfrtå is a smoky, leathery unisex fragrance that opens with absinth, smoked birch wood and black pepper, then moves to black rose, patchouli and blood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits people who want a noticeable trail, though the small number of ratings means this impression is tentative. It wears as a heavy, dark scent that works on men and women alike. The opening pairs the sharpness of absinth and black pepper with the smoke of birch wood. In the heart, black rose, patchouli and blood soften that edge and add an earthy depth. As it dries, vetiver, frankincense, ambergris and leather come forward, settling into a woody, resinous and spicy base. Montale Greyland and Zara WO/02 Wood Street have a close profile.