The Perfume Library

Linen Musk

6.2

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Linen Musk is a clean, fresh women's fragrance where citrus and white flowers meet a lightly sweet, powdery musk. The notes read as a single blend: bergamot brings a citrusy brightness, frangipani adds a soft floral, fruity touch, and musk with amberwood sets a woody, powdery base. Fresh and aquatic accords lead while sweetness stays in the background, with a faint synthetic and smoky edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It is a women's fragrance that suits clean, everyday wear. Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld and Heidi Klum Shine Blue have a close profile.

Uomo Absolute

7.0

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of lemon, bergamot and mint on a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is lemon, cardamom, Calabrian bergamot and mint, so the opening is fresh, citrusy and lightly spiced. In the heart, cedar, sage and vetiver pull the scent in a woody, aquatic direction. The base of amberwood, musk and vanilla softens that freshness into a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the vote count is small, so the ratings are only a rough guide. With its fresh, woody build it sits close to everyday wear. Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria and Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a similar profile.

Campus (2015) (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Molinard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molinard Campus (2015) is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on apple, pineapple and lemon. The top notes of apple, pineapple and lemon give a fruity brightness. In the heart, lavender, geranium and sandalwood add a green, woody side. Musk, patchouli and amberwood settle underneath and soften it into a woody base, with a slightly synthetic edge running through. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it neither fades quickly nor projects hard. The fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Beverly Hills Polo Club Trophy and Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau have a close profile.

Black Karak

7.4

Borntostandout · 2025

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Borntostandout Black Karak is a unisex fragrance that pairs saffron, cardamom and karak tea with coffee, leather and oud, carrying sweet and smoky sides together. The notes have no top-to-base split and read as one piece: cypriol and saffron draw a spicy frame, black tea and karak tea add a creamy, gourmand warmth, and coffee deepens it. Leather, oud and gaiac wood lay a woody, smoky, resinous floor, which tonka bean absolute and amberwood sweeten and soften. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who like a dense, full-bodied scent, and as a unisex fragrance it sits equally on men and women. Lattafa Shahrazad and The Dua Brand Karak Darkness have a close profile.

Midnight Amber

7.9

Armaf

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Armaf Midnight Amber is a sweet, resinous and smoky scent that leans on the warm weight of amber, spice and wood, and it suits men and women alike. The top opens with amber, saffron, rose and geranium alongside woody notes. In the heart, frankincense and birch add a resinous, smoky layer. The base holds amberwood, benzoin and oud, and the scent settles into a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a unisex fragrance, suited to those who like dense, full-bodied scents. Abaco Shadow and Odyon Scorpion Intense have a close profile.

8.0 Summer

6.1

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara 8.0 Summer is a fresh, citrusy men's scent, with green and fruity touches that give it a light, warm-weather character. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the small number of ratings makes this a first impression. It is described as a masculine scent. Cucumber, lemon zest and mandarin orange build the crisp, green side, while apple adds a soft fruitiness. Musk, amberwood and cedarwood settle that freshness onto a creamy, lightly woody base. Zara Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) and Axis Blue have a close profile.

Les Nuits de Bali

7.5

Maison de L'Asie

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Maison de L'Asie Les Nuits de Bali is a unisex perfume that sets saffron and patchouli against vanilla, rose and oud, holding sweetness and woodiness together. Saffron and patchouli open on a spicy, earthy note. In the heart, vanilla, rose and amberwood soften the scent, bringing out a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness. In the base, oakmoss, oud and sandalwood settle it into a resinous, smoky, woody depth. Citrus and fruity touches stay in the background, keeping the sweetness from turning heavy.

Sun-Phoria (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Fine'ry · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Fine'ry Sun-Phoria Eau de Parfum is a citrusy, floral women's fragrance built around monoï, amberwood and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Orange blossom brings a floral freshness that merges with the citrus accord and carries a fruity brightness. Monoï adds a creamy, gourmand softness, while amberwood gently steadies that sweetness. A powdery layer sits underneath, and the synthetic accord gives the scent a clean, smooth finish. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Meringa and Federico Mahora FM 353.

Cross of Asia

7.3

Orlov · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Orlov Cross of Asia is a unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a soft floral and woody base. It opens bright and lightly sweet with bergamot, yuzu and apple. In the heart, rose absolute and water jasmine add a gentle floral note that softens the citrus edge. The base of white musk, white cedarwood and amberwood settles into a creamy, woody dryness, with a spicy touch in the background. Its profile is close to Fragrance Du Bois Solstis and Dumo Luxury Perfume Commodus.

Santa Cristina

7.0

Almah Parfums 1948

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Mars - Indomptable Cybèle

7.4

Aimée de Mars

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Aimée de Mars Eau de Mars - Indomptable Cybèle is an oriental perfume for women, where citrus and spice melt into a sweet, resinous woodiness. It opens with saffron and lemon zest, bright and slightly sharp. In the heart, vetiver, cinnamon, patchouli and heliotrope come forward; heliotrope leans the scent floral and powdery while cinnamon adds warmth. In the base, balsamic notes, amberwood, cedar and oud settle into a woody, resinous foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote count is small, so this is not a firm verdict. Voters pick it most for leisure, then for a night out and for the evening; business and daily wear follow close behind. It is classed as feminine. Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.

303 Marbre Rouge

7.6

Bon Parfumeur · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 303 Marbre Rouge is a unisex fragrance that moves from a spicy opening of cardamom, pimento and pink pepper into the warmth of patchouli and amberwood. Cardamom, pimento and pink pepper lead; in the heart, patchouli, tolu balm absolute and ylang-ylang turn that spice towards a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of amberwood, musk, vetiver and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy and woody warmth. The overall impression is sweet and spicy, with wood and resin carrying the weight. Its profile is close to Dali Haute Parfumerie Calice de la Séduction Éternelle and Ponsà Xanath.

Crysta Oud

7.0

Zimaya

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zimaya Crysta Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets oud, rose and frankincense against spice and resin, leaning sweet and smoky. The top holds juniper, grapefruit, rose, frankincense and oud. In the heart, pink pepper, ginger and cardamom bring spice, softened by jasmine and mint. The base of saffron, benzoin, raspberry and amberwood sweetens it and settles into a resinous, woody, slightly smoky finish. Floral, fruity and oriental accords blend together. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and voters find its value for money high, though the number of votes is small. It suits anyone who likes dense, spicy oriental scents without a gender label. Its profile is close to Loumari Saja and Kilian Incense Oud.

Rich Girl

5.4

Police · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police Rich Girl is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, powdery floral heart and a vanilla-woody base. It opens with raspberry sorbet, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, a fruity brightness sharpened by a touch of spice. The heart of violet, orange blossom and jasmine sambac turns softly floral, with the powdery, creamy side coming forward. Vanilla, amberwood and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, warm, woody base. Aquatic and synthetic touches keep the whole airy. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Lacoste Eau de Lacoste have a close profile.

Après L'Amour L'Osmium

9.3

Infiniment Coty Paris · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Infiniment Coty Paris Après L'Amour L'Osmium is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around cinnamon, benzoin and tobacco. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cinnamon and ginger give a spicy warmth, benzoin and vanilla sweeten it, and amberwood with ambreine sets it on a woody, resinous base. Tobacco stays in the background of that sweetness. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, though the number of votes is still small, so this view is tentative. It has a dense, oriental character that can sit on men and women alike. Those after a similar profile may also look at Zara Warm Black and Parfums de Marly Oajan.

French Gallantry

7.4

State of Mind · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

State of Mind French Gallantry is a unisex fougère that moves from a fresh, green opening into a spicy, earthy and leathery dry-down. It opens with tomato, Kenyan black tea and basil, which give a cool, leafy impression. In the heart, thyme, laurel, sage and oregano turn it herbal and spicy. The base of heliotrope, leather, animalic notes and amberwood leans woody and leathery, with sweetness kept well in the background. With this character it suits those who want a fresh but rough-textured scent that sits between a herb garden and worn leather.

Defne

4.4

Maiora Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Maiora Parfum Defne is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a smoky, woody, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it is hard to say where it fits best, but its unisex build lets it read on both men and women. It opens with saffron and red fruits; the heart holds Damask rose, Jasminum auriculatum, iris and birch. The base carries amberwood, oud, vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and musk. The fruity, spicy opening dries down into a leathery, smoky woodiness.

Bijan Style Women

6.0

Bijan · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bijan Style Women is a floral, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery side; it has been discontinued. The top opens with cyclamen, rose, mimosa and jasmine in a floral cluster. In the heart, red currant and pear bring a fruity, sweet freshness. The base of musk, sandalwood and amberwood settles into a soft, woody foundation, while a synthetic tone runs through the accords and a powdery note stays in the background.

Utaki Sacré

8.0

Orens Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Woody

Orens Parfums Utaki Sacré is a resinous, smoky woody unisex fragrance, lifted by a fresh edge and softened by a touch of sweetness. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, lively and slightly sharp, and saffron at the heart adds a warm depth. The base is led by frankincense resin, amberwood, Haitian amyris and Borneo oud, settling into a woody, resinous, smoky ground that the sweetness rounds off. Created by Nathalie Feisthauer in 2022, it suits those who like dark, warm woody scents. Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanagloria and Bon Parfumeur 403 Myrrh Shadow have a close profile.

Rose from the Dark

7.2

Lancôme · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lancôme Rose from the Dark is a floral fragrance for women that sets Arabian taif rose, Damask rose and Rosa centifolia against the warmth of amber and amberwood. The roses sit at the centre and read less like a single bloom than a dense bouquet of three rose tones layered together. Behind them, amber, amberwood and white musk ground the floral body in a sweet, woody, resinous base. Spicy and earthy touches temper the sweetness of the rose, while a smoky edge darkens the oriental feel. Armani Privé Rose d'Arabie and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

My Happy. - Peony Picnic

7.7

Clinique · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clinique My Happy. - Peony Picnic is a fresh, sweet floral built around peony, rose and strawberry, made for women. The scent reads as one fresh, floral whole. Peony and rose carry the flowers, while strawberry, plum and passion fruit add a fruity sweetness. Blackcurrant bud cools that sweetness a little. Vanilla, cedar and amberwood leave a soft, lightly woody warmth underneath. Together the fresh, fruity and sweet accords give it a light, cheerful character. Zara Weekly Mood - Thursday: No Valentines But Flowers and ADN Paris Musc Warda have a close profile.

CK One Scene

7.6

Calvin Klein · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Scene is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with aquatic and spicy touches, and it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang, red ginger and mandarin orange: the citrus brightness meets the light heat of ginger, while ylang-ylang softens the sparkle a little. The heart brings rosewood, lily of the valley and red ginger again, settling into a clean, aquatic line. In the base, vanilla and musk turn the scent smooth and gently sweet, and amberwood leaves a warm, lightly woody floor beneath it. Overall it reads as airy, clean and touched with spice.

Ch. 6 - Fit of Folly

8.0

Maison Margiela · 2026

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Maison Margiela Ch. 6 - Fit of Folly is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a woody, powdery and earthy body. Calabrian bergamot opens the perfume bright and fresh. In the heart, sandalwood and white musk build a creamy, soft ground. Patchouli, amberwood and vetiver bring an earthy, spicy tone to the base, while the powdery accord softens the woody structure without making it harsh. For those who like patchouli and sandalwood, Réminiscence Dolce Riviera / Patchouli Blanc and Khalil T. Santal Cashmere have a close profile.

Aketathon

7.7

Acqua di Sardegna · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Acqua di Sardegna Aketathon is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, caramel and Indonesian patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes. It suits men and women alike, and its sweet, warm character sits best in cooler weather. It opens with coriander seed and iris germanica, a spicy start that moves into a heart of patchouli, caramel and amberwood. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin and musk settles into a creamy, powdery, resinous warmth.