The Perfume Library

White Suede (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford White Suede Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets suede, rose and thyme against the spicy warmth of saffron and frankincense. Suede and musk lay a soft, slightly powdery base close to the skin, while rose and lily of the valley add a floral freshness. Thyme and saffron bring a crisp, spicy edge, and tea lightens the air. Sandalwood, amber and frankincense tie it together in a sweet, creamy and faintly smoky woodiness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and place it in daily wear, leisure and business settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though the unisex profile suits men as well. Halston Halston Woman Amber and Prada L'Homme Intense have a close profile.

Concentré d'Orange Verte

8.0

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte is a fresh, green unisex scent led by orange and basil, leaning towards casual daytime wear and warmer weather. Orange gives a bright, citrusy lift, while basil adds a green, lightly spicy edge. Cedar and patchouli lay a woody base, and amber softens it slightly. The overall impression is fruity and crisp. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily between the two. Fragonard Bel Oranger and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

La Nuit Trésor à la Folie

8.2

Lancôme · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie is a powdery, creamy feminine scent that gathers gourmand and fruity sweetness inside a floral frame. Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage; most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out, while summer stays in the background. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Pink pepper and bergamot open it, and damask rose leads the heart. In the base, amber, patchouli and vanilla take over, turning it sweeter with a spicy, oriental warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

Andalusian Soul

8.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Andalusian Soul is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent led by rum, labdanum and vanilla. It opens with acacia, rum and amber, then gathers balsamic notes, smoky notes, cistus and labdanum in the heart. Clary sage, vanilla and amber form the base; a creamy, gourmand sweetness meets a spicy warmth, and the oriental character holds throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.

Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie is a spicy, sweet rose scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with saffron. In the heart, damask rose, patchouli and dark woods come together, with the rose resting on an earthy, smoky ground. Amber in the base sweetens everything and adds a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Armani Privé Rose d'Arabie L'Or du Désert and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Dubai - Rimal (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Rimal Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, saffron and vanilla, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its strength and longevity are rated very high, and the sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg for spice, softened by vanilla and fruity notes. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and frankincense add a floral, resinous layer. The base leans on oud, amber and leather, with caramel rounding it off. Moresque Scirocco and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

1872 for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days. The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Lancôme Trophée.

Armani Privé - Oud Royal

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Oud Royal is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, while summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads closer to masculine, though it stays unisex. Saffron opens with a spicy note, and rose and Laotian oud take the heart. The base settles into amber, frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood. The overall feel is woody, earthy and smoky, with a leathery edge.

Cool Water Woman

6.3

Davidoff · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Davidoff Cool Water Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral that pairs citrus with a light fruity sweetness, and it suits easy, everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and citrus notes alongside pineapple, melon, quince and blackcurrant, with water lily and lotus adding a cool, watery edge. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, May rose, lily of the valley and honey. Musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the base gently. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. Toni Gard Seaside Woman and Ghost Luminous share a close profile.

Torino23

7.2

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Torino23 is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and cardamom against a floral heart of neroli, jasmine and tuberose. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, rose and nutmeg: a fresh, citrusy start with a light spice. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and also works for the office and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Plum Japonais

8.3

Tom Ford · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Plum Japonais is a sweet, warm unisex scent built around plum liqueur and spice, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Plum liqueur and ume carry the fruity sweetness, while saffron and Laotian cinnamon add a spicy warmth. Vanilla, amber and Siam benzoin push it towards a gourmand, resinous character, with oud and fir balsam absolute giving it a woody, slightly smoky base and Japanese camellia adding a soft floral touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, while summer is rarely chosen. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. Lattafa Oud Mood and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Guerlain · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and gourmand warmth, an oriental perfume for women. It opens on bergamot and mandarin orange, a light citrus brightness. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, iris, ylang-ylang and common elder form a rounded floral core. The base of honey, vanilla, benzoin, musk and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but suits daytime wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Roma (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Laura Biagiotti · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Roma Eau de Toilette is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and mint, then moves through a rose and jasmine heart to a base of vanilla and amber. Blackcurrant and bergamot give the opening a fruity freshness, with mint cooling it slightly. The heart of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation builds a floral core with spicy and powdery touches. In the base, myrrh, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent and settle it onto a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as good among voters. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most see it as feminine and classic. Boucheron Initial and Chopard Cašmir share a close profile.

Patchouly

8.2

Profumum Roma · 2004

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Profumum Roma Patchouly is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character over a woody, resinous and smoky base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the evening and night out lead among occasions, while business wear is rarely chosen. Though unisex, it reads slightly more masculine than feminine. Patchouli sits at the center, its earthy side softened by amber and sandalwood, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge. The overall impression is sweet, warm and oriental. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Evody Ambre Intense have a close profile.

Kaya

8.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Kaya is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards fall and spring. It opens with apple, raspberry and strawberry alongside Calabrian bergamot, a bright and slightly tart fruit mix. White blossoms and jasmine sambac soften it in the heart, and the base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean and rum turns it warm, creamy and gourmand, with Indonesian patchouli and woody notes adding a touch of dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It reads somewhat more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Anfas Ishq and Emil Élise Melting Lust have a close profile.

Purple Accento

8.2

Xerjoff · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Purple Accento is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening of hyacinth, pineapple and bergamot over a sweet, creamy base of sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, leisure time and evenings. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as the two draw almost equal votes. It opens with hyacinth, pineapple, bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. The heart of jasmine, loganberry, pink pepper and orris root brings a floral, powdery softness with a little spice. It dries down to musk, sandalwood, amber, oud and vanilla, sweet, woody and creamy. Xerjoff Accento and Sospiro Accento Viola have a close profile.

Boss Number One / Boss (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Number One / Boss Eau de Toilette is a floral and spicy men's fragrance that opens with caraway, juniper and bergamot and dries down to cedar, patchouli and amber. The opening is fresh but sharp: caraway, juniper, basil and green apple, brightened by lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine build the floral side, with honey adding sweetness. The base leaves a woody, resinous, slightly leathery floor of patchouli, cedar, tobacco and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Ted Lapidus Lapidus pour Homme and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.

The Dark Side (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent led by amber, sandalwood and spices. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Tabac Blond by Caron and Daphne by Comme des Garçons have a close profile. Honey, vanilla and amber bring the sweetness, set against the woody depth of sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli. Frankincense and styrax add a resinous, smoky edge, while iris and violet soften it with a powdery, floral touch. The animal and oriental accords give the whole a dark, warm character.

Gaultier² (2022)

8.4

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² (2022) is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and gourmand character, most at home in cooler seasons and on evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer comes last. Nights out and evenings lead, though it also suits leisure time. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning neither way sharply. Vanilla and amber sweeten it, and jasmine adds a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and musk build a woody, creamy base underneath. Powdery and spicy touches give it an oriental warmth.

Méharées

7.8

L'Erbolario

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Méharées is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance, with fruity, gourmand and woody accords settling into a warm, powdery oriental body. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet wears easily at leisure too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes on character are split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top holds orange, bergamot, rose and cinnamon, so citrus brightness and spice arrive together. In the heart, cedarwood, gaiac wood, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody footing. The base of amber, vanilla and musk sweetens and softens it.

Poême (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Lancôme · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Poême Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a clearly feminine character. The top is fruity and bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and blackcurrant. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom lead the heart, softened by vanilla blossom and leather. In the base, tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla leave a creamy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Voters call its character feminine and classic. Givenchy Amarige (Eau de Toilette) and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Rahaba

8.1

Anfas · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anfas Rahaba opens with pineapple, orange and gin before turning floral with rose and iris, a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits leisure time and evenings out. The top notes of pineapple, orange and gin give it a fresh, fruity start. At the heart, iris, Grasse rose and Damask rose add a soft floral layer. The base of tolu balm, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and almond settles into a creamy, woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and summer works too. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it reads as truly unisex. Zimaya Cult and Parfums de Marly Safanad have a close profile.