The Perfume Library

Bleu Infini (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Balmain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Balmain Bleu Infini Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, led by oakmoss absolute, cistus absolute and pink pepper. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer a little less favoured. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Voters most often call it masculine or modern. As a whole it reads fresh, floral and aquatic, deepening into green and woody accords. Oakmoss and lichen lay an earthy base, while cistus adds a resinous warmth. Pink pepper and clary sage draw a spicy, lightly herbal edge, and Akigalawood® carries the woody line through.

Morning Star

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Morning Star is a unisex scent that sets spice, smoke and a creamy woodiness over a fresh, green floral character. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot, pink pepper and incense, which read spicy, smoky and bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and milky notes soften the florals and add a creamy feel. The base settles on vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, a woody, lightly sweet ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling the room. Voters lean towards leisure and business settings, with night out and evening close behind. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Jasmin Kusamono and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.

Tobacco Jam 50

8.7

Assaf

Spicy · Resinous

Assaf Tobacco Jam 50 is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that pairs raspberry and tobacco with frankincense. It opens with raspberry and tobacco in front, while frankincense, pink pepper and bergamot add spice and a touch of lift. In the heart, vetiver, rose, papyrus and sandalwood give it a woody turn. The base settles into vanilla sweetness blended with saffron and suede. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters score them at the top end. It suits men and women alike and is made for those who want a dense, warm scent. Amouage Purpose 50 and Monkoku Crimson Spell have a close profile.

Icarus 967

7.4

Maison Noir · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Noir Icarus 967 is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that pairs green and red apple with pink pepper, patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so those scores deserve a cautious reading. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with green apple and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, red apple, raspberry, lavender and patchouli balance the fruity sweetness with a woody depth. The base of vetiver, musk and tonka bean softens and sweetens the finish, while citrus, green and synthetic touches run through the whole.

Leather

7.3

Commodity · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Commodity Leather is a unisex scent built around black leather, juniper and myrrh, sweet, smoky and spicy in character. It opens with juniper wood, oregano and black leather. In the heart, Canary Islands juniper, myrrh and cocoa absolute add a sweet softness. The base settles into labdanum, cedarwood, Haitian vetiver and styrax. Overall it reads woody, resinous and earthy, with a leathery, animal side in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen more for evenings, leisure and nights out. Spring and summer get fewer votes. Masque I-II Montecristo and John Varvatos Dark Rebel have a close profile.

Mad World

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera Mad World opens with lemon and bergamot, then moves into osmanthus absolute and Lapsang Souchong tea in a fresh scent made for women. Citrus, green and aquatic notes lead, with floral and spicy touches behind them. The heart pairs osmanthus with the faintly smoky tea, and the base of Akigalawood® and ambrette seed gives it a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters choose it for daily wear, leisure and work, and fewer for evenings out. Sonia Constant composed it.

Michael Kors pour Homme Absolu

6.9

Michael Kors · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Kors pour Homme Absolu is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones. It opens with cardamom, lemon, pink pepper and peppermint, a cool, spicy brightness. In the heart, Provençal lavender, Mahonial® and Rosyfolia® bring a soft, floral-green touch. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and Akigalawood®, while the aquatic, creamy and gourmand facets stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. John Varvatos XX Indigo and Rituals Balsamic Cardamom have a close profile.

Scarlet Sands

7.9

Ex Nihilo

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands is a unisex fragrance that ties the fruity brightness of raspberry and mandarin orange to the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and voters place it mostly in leisure time, nights out and evenings. Office wear trails behind those uses. Being unisex, it can be worn without leaning toward one gender. It opens with raspberry and mandarin orange giving a fruity lift. The heart of freesia, orange blossom and jasmine adds a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla, Akigalawood® and amber lead, and the scent settles into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness with woody and oriental tones in the background.

Red Burning Night

7.2

The Different Company · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Different Company Red Burning Night is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a creamy, powdery, woody body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are still tentative. It sits in the middle ground and can be worn by men and women alike. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, a fresh, fruity start with a light spicy edge. In the heart, Indian jasmine sambac absolute, night-blooming jasmine, Texas cedar and milk lead, with the milk softening the florals. The base of tonka bean, Georgywood®, Akigalawood® and musk leaves a sweet, woody trail.

Momento Liquid Gold

8.7

Riiffs · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Riiffs Momento Liquid Gold is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of blood orange, mandarin and bergamot to the sweetness of roasted tonka bean and praliné. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is still a tentative picture. Its value for money is rated highly. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up. Citrus and blackberry open it fruity and lively, then tonka and praliné bring out a sweet, gourmand heart. In the base, cedarwood and white musk soften that sweetness and leave a spicy, oriental warmth. Arabian Oud Elysee Oud and Lattafa Khamrah have a close profile.

Cedrat Tonic

7.4

Liquides Imaginaires · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

À Corps Secret

8.7

Borntostandout · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Borntostandout À Corps Secret is a unisex fragrance that builds the brightness of bergamot and mandarin on a warm ginger and cinnamon edge, with oud and vanilla underneath. It opens fresh and spicy with Italian bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and ginger, while cinnamon adds a warm edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom absolute bring a floral layer, sweetened by praliné and Peru balsam. The base of oud, vanilla, patchouli and cistus concrete settles into an earthy, resinous, woody sweetness. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With a trail this strong, a light hand tends to balance it better. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine.

La Commedia (Eau de Parfum)

9.0

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2018

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Salvatore Ferragamo La Commedia Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against spice and leather, with a sweet, earthy character. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom and bitter orange zest, fresh but sharp. In the heart, Akigalawood®, nutmeg and chili bring the spice forward. The base of vetiver, leather, amberwood and tonka bean settles it into a woody, leathery and lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though with few voters that should be read cautiously. It suits anyone who wants a distinct scent that reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Aigner In Leather Man and Cerruti 1881 Signature have a close profile.

Empower You

6.2

Orlov · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlov Empower You is a unisex scent where fresh citrus and florals meet a sweet, woody base, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, mandarin orange, ginger and grapefruit. In the heart, geranium, Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac absolute add a soft floral layer. The base settles on musk, cedarwood and patchouli, with frankincense deepening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these figures as tentative. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then business, with sport and evening also getting some votes. Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace and Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman have a close profile.

Decadent Dream

7.8

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Decadent Dream is a unisex scent built around hazelnut, rose and vanilla, leaning sweet and gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are not conclusive. Its full, noticeable build suits both men and women. It opens with hazelnut, pear and frankincense, a fruity sweetness with a creamy warmth. The heart adds a floral, spicy layer of rose, jasmine sambac, saffron and osmanthus. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and labdanum settle it into a powdery, woody, faintly smoky warmth. Amouage Guidance and Risala Nafas Feather have a close profile.

Riqqa / رقة

8.4

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Beehive Yourself

8.2

Fugazzi · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fugazzi Beehive Yourself is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets honey and honeycomb absolute beside almond and coconut. It opens with black pepper, almond and coconut; in the heart, honey, honeycomb absolute, cedarwood and lily of the valley come forward. The base of myrrh, vanilla, frankincense and cistus adds a resinous, creamy and slightly smoky warmth. The overall impression is a dense sweetness balanced by spicy, woody and oriental tones. Voters find both the longevity and the sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Equally at home on men and women, it suits those who like rich sweetness and resinous warmth. Lou de Pre Amber Flame and Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever have a close profile.

Tropical Shade

7.6

Monkoku · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Monkoku Tropical Shade pairs oud, passion fruit and saffron with leather, giving a fruity, sweet and smoky unisex fragrance. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, so expect a scent that carries and lasts through the day. The vote count is small, so treat this as an early impression. It reads unisex and suits men and women alike. The top opens with oud, passion fruit, cistus, saffron and leather, where fruity sweetness meets spice and a leathery edge. The heart of oriental rose, benzoin and vanilla adds a creamy, sweet softness. The base of patchouli, Akigalawood®, sweet notes and smoky notes settles into a woody, smoky finish.

Sidra Wood

8.6

Al-Jazeera · 2022

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Al-Jazeera Sidra Wood is a unisex scent that opens green and spicy, then settles into a sweet, leathery and woody base. Geranium and saffron come first; rose, leather and cistus form the heart. In the base, vanilla, Akigalawood® and cashmeran carry the scent into a creamy, resinous, lightly smoky warmth. The overall feel sits between sweet and woody, with an oriental lean. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong; the votes are few, but they agree on both. It is a full-bodied scent that works on men and women alike. Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

True Oud

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carolina Herrera True Oud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs Thai oud with myrrh and Indonesian patchouli. It opens with olive, freesia, Chinese osmanthus and saffron, a floral and spicy start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, myrrh and Thai oud come forward. The base of patchouli, musk and Australian sandalwood settles it onto a woody, powdery, creamy ground. Resinous, earthy and leathery tones also come through in the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads equally well on men and women. Carner Ambar del Sur and Prada Dark Light have a close profile.

Othoniel Rosa

7.6

Diptyque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Othoniel Rosa is a fresh, faintly smoky unisex scent that sets rose in a green, woody frame; it has been discontinued. Rose sits alongside Madagascar pepper and vetiver. The floral side is balanced by a green, spicy edge, while woody and smoky tones stay in the background. Akigalawood® and ambrette seed add a dry, soft depth to the mix. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters lean towards leisure and business wear, and also see it as an everyday scent. It gets some votes for evenings and nights out too. Perfumes with a close profile include Balenciaga Florabotanica and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose.

Nabatieh / النبطية

8.5

French Avenue · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

French Avenue Nabatieh / النبطية is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a creamy, woody character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with almond, cardamom and cinnamon, a sweet spice accord. The heart of date, coffee, vanilla and iris turns that warmth creamy and powdery. The base of tonka bean, cedarwood and smoky notes adds a woody ground, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Black Forest Elixir

8.1

Al Ambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Ambra Black Forest Elixir opens on white peach, orange and bergamot and settles into vanilla and musk, a fresh, sweet unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are still tentative. It reads suitable for both men and women and sits close to an everyday scent. The top notes of white peach, orange, mandarin orange and bergamot give a citrusy, fruity freshness. Towards the heart, orange blossom and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch while vetiver lays a woody floor. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, musk and ambroxan sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy warmth. Avapari Amara and Cacharel Liberté have a close profile.

Possession

5.6

Wilgermain · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Wilgermain Possession is a unisex fragrance that keeps a fresh, floral line, pairing fruity sweetness with a bright, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters place it in leisure, daily wear, the office and the evening, with none clearly ahead. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably in between. It opens with pear blossom, alpine cyclamen and pineapple, a juicy and fresh start. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and pink amaryllis add a floral weight. In the base, crystal musk, amber and Akigalawood® soften it, leaving spicy and woody touches on a creamy ground. Rabanne Million Gold and Giardini di Toscana Scintilla have a close profile.