The Perfume Library

Odyssey Aoud

7.8

Armaf · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Armaf Odyssey Aoud is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits cold seasons and evenings out. It opens with saffron, nutmeg and lavender: the spice leads and the lavender softens it a little. In the heart, oud and woody notes give it a resinous, oriental body. The base of ambroxan, patchouli and musk dries down sweet and slightly synthetic. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, while spring and summer play a smaller part. It is recommended mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. It reads masculine. Initio Oud for Greatness and Flavia Initial have a close profile.

La Piscine

7.3

Miguel Matos · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Miguel Matos La Piscine is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with aquatic notes, aldehydes and chlorine, then moves into tuberose and coconut. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though those ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits between the two. Aquatic notes, aldehydes and chlorine give the opening a cool, synthetic cleanness. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine and coconut add a soft floral side, while geosmin and violet leaf leave an earthy trace. The base of marine notes, cashmeran, moss and ambroxan dries down woody, with a faintly animal and leathery edge.

Harmattan

6.2

Ella K Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Ella K Parfums Harmattan is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into spicy, woody and leathery tones. Bergamot, lavender and cedar leaf give the top a crisp, green start. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper and ambroxan add a spicy, slightly synthetic edge. Vetiver, patchouli and leather settle into a woody, leathery base, with a sweet accord softening it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and it is worn for leisure, night outs and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

Vétiver Overdrive

6.4

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Orchestre Parfum Vétiver Overdrive is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance built around vetiver, cedar and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, with fall and summer close behind, and name leisure, business and daily wear as the usual occasions. Most read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. The notes come across as a single whole: bergamot gives a citrus freshness, while vetiver and cedar form a green, woody backbone. Geranium adds a spicy touch, and musk and ambroxan leave a clean, synthetic base. Fragonard Papa Chéri and Bond No. 9 Great Jones have a close profile.

Matsu Mï

7.5

Masakï Matsushïma · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masakï Matsushïma Matsu Mï pairs passion fruit, apricot and lychee with powdery iris and rose, giving a fresh, sweet scent made for women. Matsu Mï lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, while evenings out come up less. It opens with passion fruit, apricot, mandarin orange and lychee, bright and juicy. Iris, rose and peony bring a soft floral heart, and white cedarwood adds a light woody footing. In the base, ambroxan, frankincense and musk close it on a creamy, slightly synthetic warmth.

Paradiso Super

6.8

Malbrum · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Malbrum Paradiso Super is a unisex scent that runs fresh and floral, pairing fruity sweetness with a bright, synthetic edge, and it leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; winter gets the fewest votes. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and many also find it fitting for the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. As a whole, the scent carries the floral freshness of freesia and jasmine sambac absolute. Saturn peach and fig milk add a fruity, creamy sweetness, which tonka bean absolute softens. Cedar and ambroxan set a woody, spicy base underneath.

Purple Trouble

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Purple Trouble is a fruity, spicy unisex scent built around wild blackberry, red chili and ambroxan. It opens with wild blackberry, which brings a fresh, sweet fruit character. Red chili in the heart adds a light edge of spice to that sweetness. The base of musk and ambroxan settles into a soft, clean finish where the synthetic side of the accords becomes clear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The balance of sweet fruit and spice suits both men and women. The number of votes is still small, so these impressions are tentative.

Emerald Stairways - Spiceair

5.2

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermetica Emerald Stairways - Spiceair is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green side of bergamot and petitgrain against cinnamon and cedar. Citrus and greenery lead: bergamot and petitgrain bring freshness, while pineapple adds a sweet brightness. Cinnamon contributes a spicy warmth, and moss and cedar ground the scent in a woody, earthy base. Ambroxan leaves a clean, synthetic texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read its character as masculine.

Geschöpf

7.0

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Geschöpf is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and mandarin orange against the warmth of cardamom, ginger and blond tobacco. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper. Cardamom, ginger, fig and frankincense add a spicy, resinous middle. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla and musk settles sweet and woody.

Marmara

7.8

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

French Avenue Marmara is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with saffron, Italian bergamot and black pepper and settles into cashmere wood and Indian sandalwood. It starts with citrus and spice: the bergamot's brightness is sharpened by black pepper, while saffron adds a dry warmth. In the heart, powdery notes, cashmere wood and ambroxan soften the scent, with green and faintly smoky shades staying in the background. The base of musk and sandalwood is creamy and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for daily wear and business, with leisure and evening close behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women and suits the setting more than any single season.

7

6.8

Sora Dora · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Sora Dora 7 is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and mandarin against a woody, spicy and creamy base. It opens with a bright citrus of Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart turns spicy and balsamic with Gurjum balsam, nutmeg, white thyme and myrrh. The base of ambroxan, white musk, gaiac wood, oud, sandalwood and vanilla settles it into something woody and creamy, with sweetness and a faint leathery edge among its accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also works for daily and business wear. Close in profile are French Avenue El Dorado and Zara Vibrant Leather Warm.

Musc Oil

6.8

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Harry Lehmann Musc Oil is a musk-centred scent for women, fresh and powdery at heart, softened by sweet floral touches. Its longevity is rated good, while the sillage stays moderate, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The notes are heliotrope, iris, musk and ambroxan. A powdery floral base carries a sweetness and a clean freshness, with animal and spicy accords staying in the background and a synthetic sheen adding a faint brightness. Serge Lutens Clair de musc and Hermès Musc Pallida have a close profile.

Noiressence

5.6

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Noiressence is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around suede and bitter orange. Suede and bitter orange lead, with orange blossom absolute and black pepper beside them. Orris root and musk add a powdery softness, while ink and ambroxan bring a synthetic, woody edge. The sweetness is held in check by the leathery, spicy side, which keeps the scent dry and a little worked-over. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters split almost evenly between spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Skin on Skin and Jusbox No Rules have a close profile.

Bois Blanc

7.3

Frapin · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Frapin Bois Blanc is a unisex fragrance that suits autumn and spring days, its fresh, green side set against a woody base. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with a good share choosing winter too. It leans towards business and leisure wear, and gets votes for evenings as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate; most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Eucalyptus, ginger and rosemary open it fresh and spicy, while mandarin orange and bitter orange lighten that mood. In the heart, violet leaf, sage and Virginia cedar build a green, powdery woodiness. In the base, gaiac wood, ambroxan and cade juniper add a smoky, earthy, faintly leathery depth.

Urban Legend

7.9

Hate Me Love Me · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hate Me Love Me Urban Legend is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity start against a sweet, spicy and leathery base, and it suits daily wear best, especially in fall and spring. The top notes bring red apple and mandarin orange, while oriental and woody notes pull that fruity opening towards a drier tone. In the heart, violet and leather lead; in the base, labdanum, vanilla and ambroxan sweeten and soften the finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter behind them. Daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and nights out. Baldessarini Ambré and Rabanne 1 Million Parfum have a close profile.

02 Patchouli Mojito

7.3

Blndrgrphy · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Blndrgrphy 02 Patchouli Mojito is a unisex fragrance that sets a cool, green freshness against a patchouli and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with business use also showing up, and it carries an easygoing, gender-neutral feel. It opens with eucalyptus, mint, lemon and lime in a fresh citrus line. The heart turns earthy and woody with patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood, while sugar softens the edges. Ambroxan and white rum sit at the base, with spicy and synthetic touches running through. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Lime Mint Splash and Creed Bois du Portugal.

Body Paint

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Body Paint is a unisex chypre that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green character with spice and a smoky, woody depth. It opens with pear juice, lemon and green pepper, while red chili adds a sharp edge to that fruity freshness. Clove and nutmeg carry the spice through the heart, and oakmoss, cedar and ambroxan settle the scent onto a woody, slightly synthetic base. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good; the sample is small, but most votes on longevity fall on the high side. Its fresh, spicy build reads as masculine and feminine alike. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Creed Spice and Wood have a close profile.

Poseidon

6.3

OrkusOdes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

OrkusOdes Poseidon is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear best. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and office wear, while sport and evening use come further behind. The scent pairs lemon and seagrass with the salty freshness of seawater. Ambroxan and ambergris add a soft, synthetic-leaning depth, and woody notes round it out. Citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with a light spicy touch in the background.

Legend (2023)

8.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2023) is a unisex scent that sets grapefruit, lemon and Italian bergamot over a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, though sport and business get votes too. Citrus leads in the top. In the heart, apple and galbanum keep it fresh while ambroxan and tonka bean soften it. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss settles into an earthy, woody floor. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and woody. Aaron Terence Hughes Legend (2021) and Neon (2023) have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Rose d'Artiste

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rose d'Artiste is a powdery, creamy floral built around iris, violet and orange blossom, made for women and now discontinued. Bergamot adds a light freshness, while iris and violet lay down a powdery base and orange blossom pushes it towards a creamy, sweet side. Frankincense, myrrh and ambroxan leave a woody, slightly synthetic backdrop, with a fruity touch alongside the flowers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business and leisure are among the occasions named most often.

Our Blurry Note

7.8

Superfumista · 2022

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Superfumista Our Blurry Note is a unisex scent led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and Tonkin musk, floral, spicy and woody in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the ratings come from only a small number of voters, so they are not conclusive. It suits men and women alike. The floral side brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley, while cinnamon, saffron and Sichuan pepper add spice. Underneath, civet, castoreum, labdanum and vanilla give an animal, resinous and leathery warmth. Atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver frame it with wood.

Sceptre

7.2

Riggs · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Riggs Sceptre is a green, spicy men's fragrance that opens with violet leaf, saffron and cardamom and settles on leather and vetiver. The opening pairs the green freshness of violet leaf with the spice of saffron and cardamom. Jasmine and iris add a soft floral heart. In the base, leather, ambroxan and vetiver take over; the scent keeps its fresh, green character while drying down earthy, smoky and leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Boruzz - Atheer Cambodia

8.5

Rasasi · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rasasi Boruzz - Atheer Cambodia is a spicy, leathery and woody unisex scent built around saffron, pink pepper and Cambodian oud. It opens with saffron, raspberry and pink pepper, so spice and fruit arrive together. The heart is led by patchouli, leather, Cambodian oud and rose, with the floral side kept soft beside the oud. In the base, ambroxan, cypriol and cashmeran close it on a woody, resinous note. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character. Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Velvet Incense

7.6

Experimental Perfume Club

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Experimental Perfume Club Velvet Incense is a unisex scent built around frankincense, myrrh and labdanum, softened by patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to evening and night-out wear, with leisure and daily use next, and business wear also among the picks. Taken as a whole, it reads fresh and citrusy at the edges, with bergamot and juniper berry giving it a bright touch. Beneath that sit the smoky resin of frankincense and myrrh, along with woody labdanum and patchouli. Orris absolute adds a powdery note, while vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness. Ambroxan keeps everything smooth. Amouage Decision and Rayhaan Vantage have a close profile.