The Perfume Library

Shawq

7.2

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Swiss Arabian Shawq is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, fruity opening of pineapple, lime and bergamot to a woody base of ambroxan and amber. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. The top notes of pineapple, lime, bergamot and blackcurrant build a fresh, sweet fruit opening. In the heart, birch and lily of the valley soften that freshness towards a smoky, spicy tone. The base of ambroxan, amber, musk and patchouli leaves a woody ground. A synthetic accent is also clearly present.

Elysium Noir

5.6

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Roja Parfums Elysium Noir pairs the bright opening of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot with darker touches of lavender and leather, making a fresh, woody scent aimed at men. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, orange, lavender and bergamot, a citrus freshness. In the heart, rose and blackberry add a soft, fruity note. The base leans on juniper berry, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and ambroxan, and the spicy, woody and leathery accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote and Kajal Faris have a close profile.

Toni

7.5

Toni Gard · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Toni Gard Toni is a fresh, sweet scent set on a woody, powdery and creamy base, made for women. The notes read as a single piece: amber and musk give a soft, creamy warmth, white cedarwood balances it with a dry woody line, and ambroxan adds a synthetic freshness. The spicy accord stays in the background, and the sweetness remains powdery and soft rather than heavy. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most call it feminine, though some voters see it as masculine. Toni Gard Toni Iconic and Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber have a close profile.

Silky Woods Elixir

7.6

Goldfield & Banks · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir is a sweet, spicy woody oriental, creamy and resinous with a touch of smoke and leather, suited to cooler-season evenings and worn by anyone. The notes run together as one: oakmoss, fig, saffron and rose sit beside oud, Peru balsam and vanilla. The woody, spicy side leads, vanilla and balsams sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while the smoke and leather stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and evening and night out draw the most votes. Many voters find it masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Thameen Regent Leather and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition have a close profile.

Bad

5.7

Diesel · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Bad is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet opening with a spicy, woody body and a synthetic edge. The top holds cardamom, violet leaf, lavender and bergamot, while the heart brings caviar, sage, orris root and salty notes. The base of patchouli, tonka bean, tobacco and ambroxan dries down sweeter and woodier. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear, and most call it masculine and modern. Jil Sander Strictly Night and Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 have a close profile.

Magnetic Monaco

8.3

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viage Magnetic Monaco is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, spices and exotic blossoms, then settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and ambroxan. In the top, grapefruit's citrus meets spices and exotic blossoms, while carnation and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and ambroxan turns sweeter, creamy and powdery. Overall it moves from a fresh, fruity, spicy start to a woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern, yet it works as a unisex scent. Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo and Nishane Florane have a close profile.

Marshmallow Blush

8.3

Paris Corner · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent in which raspberry and strawberry melt into marshmallow and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer or fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear more than the office. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, lemon and strawberry for a bright fruit sweetness. Cream, ambroxan and orange blossom soften the heart, and marshmallow, vanilla and musk take over the base. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and creamy, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Palissandre d'Or

7.6

Aedes de Venustas · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aedes de Venustas Palissandre d'Or is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a warm, resinous and slightly smoky character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with ambrette seed on its own, then cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander and pink pepper bring a spicy warmth in the heart. The base sets a woody ground of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, with copaiba balsam adding resin and ambroxan a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out; it leans a little masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Bois d'Arménie and Cartier XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse have a close profile.

L'Eau de Liesse

8.0

Courrèges · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Courrèges L'Eau de Liesse is a fresh, floral unisex scent, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones for a clean, gentle feel. It opens with neroli, macadamia and Cristalfizz®, light and slightly sweet. In the heart, jasmine sambac, heliotrope and iris add a powdery floral softness. Ambroxan and white musk dry it down to a clean, creamy finish, with the synthetic side staying in the background. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Musc de Soie and Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin have a close profile.

Icarus 347

8.1

Maison Noir · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Noir Icarus 347 is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily and business use lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, with modern in second place. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Polo Deep Blue have a close profile. The top is melon and green apple, so it opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic. In the heart, raspberry, red apple and patchouli sweeten the fruit over a green backdrop. The base of tonka bean, moss and ambroxan leaves a soft, synthetic trail.

Néa

7.8

Jul et Mad · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jul et Mad Néa is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that ties date, pomegranate and damask rose to the sweet warmth of benzoin, vanilla and caramel. It opens with davana, date and pomegranate for a fruity sweetness, while black pepper adds a spicy edge. The heart brings damask rose, jasmine sambac and prune forward. In the base, benzoin, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean pull the scent towards a creamy, powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Gentlewoman

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman is a fresh, citrusy floral whose green and powdery side melts into a sweet, creamy softness, and it suits easygoing daily wear. The top notes are neroli and bergamot, so the citrus freshness leads. In the heart, almond, coumarin and orange blossom build a sweet, powdery, creamy floral texture. Ambroxan and musk at the base keep this spicy, slightly synthetic-edged scent on a soft footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters read it as feminine than any other character, though a fair share call it masculine. Evody Fleur d'Oranger and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Vengeance Extrême

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Vengeance Extrême is a sweet, spicy floral for women that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for nights out and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; half of voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. It opens with bergamot and lavender, with Bulgarian rose, patchouli and hedione in the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum and white musk give a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky warmth, and the woody, earthy and oriental accords come through as well. Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance and Histoires de Parfums 1826 have a close profile.

Apple Brandy New York

8.0

Kilian · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Apple Brandy New York is a unisex gourmand where fruity sweetness meets a smoky, resinous woodiness, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. The scent is warm and dense as a whole: oak barrel and vanilla bring the sweetness, while Spanish labdanum adds a resinous depth. Texas cedar and Chinese white cedar build the woody frame, and ambroxan softens it. The fruity side holds its place between the spice and the smoke. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it is unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac.

Magnolia Bliss

6.5

Juliette Has A Gun · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Juliette Has A Gun Magnolia Bliss is a fresh, floral scent with a fruity, sweet side, suited to spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Magnolia Bliss is a women's perfume, and half of the voters find it feminine. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It opens with a bright lift of bergamot. In the heart, magnolia and mirabelle plum bring a floral, fruity sweetness, and musk and ambroxan close it in the base with a soft, synthetic clean feel.

Cloud 2.0 Intense

7.9

Ariana Grande · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ariana Grande Cloud 2.0 Intense is a feminine, fruity-gourmand scent built around vanilla orchid, praliné and coconut cream. It opens with bergamot, lavender and pear, a fresh and lightly fruity start. In the heart, vanilla orchid, praliné and coconut cream take over and make it creamy and sweet. In the base, musk, woods, cashmeran and ambroxan soften that sweetness and settle it onto a smooth, synthetic backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure, daily wear and evenings score about equally. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. Ariana Grande Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 have a close profile.

Faith for Fantasy

6.9

Philly & Phill · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Philly & Phill Faith for Fantasy is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet streak with a creamy gourmand feel, finished in powdery woods. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Although unisex, the largest share of voters finds it feminine, and many call it modern. It opens with caramel and praliné, sweet and creamy. Ambergris and sandalwood then soften it into a woody heart. Musk, precious woods and ambroxan form the base, where a fresh, slightly synthetic tone dominates and the spice stays in the background.

Marj / مرج (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj / مرج Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that starts fresh and floral, then settles into a spicy, sweet and woody body with a leathery edge. Bergamot, tangerine, pink pepper and nutmeg lead the opening, softened by honey and elemi resin. In the heart, jasmine, rose, saffron and cinnamon balance the floral and spicy sides. The base dries down to oud, amber, leather and sandalwood, with musk and ambroxan underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it is favoured mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine, though many also call it modern. Omanluxury Paramour and Nishane Nefs have a close profile.

Vanille

7.5

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Eaux Primordiales Vanille is a sweet, spicy gourmand for fall and winter evenings, and it reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin, a fresh, lightly resinous start. In the heart, labdanum, cinnamon and fir balsam warm things up, with spice and resin coming forward. Vanilla and caramel set the sweetness in the base, while ambroxan, white musk and patchouli settle it onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though some wear it for leisure too. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; votes split between the two. Kilian Gold Knight and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Another Oud

7.1

Juliette Has A Gun · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting fruity sweetness against a smoky, woody base. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. It opens with raspberry and bergamot for a fruity sweetness. In the heart, oud and Norlimbanol™ build a woody, smoky feel, and musk and ambroxan soften it in the base. A spicy, resinous side shows too. Juliette Has A Gun In the Mood for Oud and Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade have a close profile.

Iris Shot

7.8

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olfactive Studio Iris Shot is a unisex scent that pairs the powdery floral side of iris aldehyde and orris concrete with sweet, spicy notes such as almond and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer plays a smaller part. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Although unisex, it reads more feminine than masculine to most voters. It opens with French blackcurrant bud absolute, iris aldehyde, cardamom and pink pepper. Almond, orris concrete and carrot seed form the heart. Virginia cedar, ambroxan and vetiver then settle into a woody base. The overall impression is floral, sweet, powdery and creamy.

Contessa

8.3

Moresque · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Moresque Contessa is a feminine gourmand-oriental scent in which the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean meets a floral, spicy heart. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third. It is chosen mostly for night outs and evenings, and far fewer wear it to the office. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg, pink pepper and star anise, which feel bright and spicy at once. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, ambroxan and tonka bean turn it creamy, powdery and warmly sweet. Etro Heliotrope and Lalique Le Parfum have a close profile.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky

7.7

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky is a gourmand citrus fragrance for men, pairing a fresh mandarin and orange opening with the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Mandarin orange and orange lead at the start, while sage and saffron add a light spiced edge to the bright citrus. In the heart, caramel and tonka bean sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. The base settles into vetiver, cedar and ambroxan, with fruity and synthetic tones running throughout. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, with night out use close behind. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern.

Terra Mia (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Carthusia · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Terra Mia Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet gourmand unisex scent that sets the warmth of coffee and hazelnut cream against flowers and amberwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer last. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. In character votes feminine edges ahead, though masculine takes a sizeable share too. It opens with neroli, bergamot and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, Arabica coffee and hazelnut cream add a creamy sweetness, while rose, jasmine and orange blossom absolute pull it towards the floral side. The base of vanilla, white musk, ambroxan and amberwood dries down soft, woody and warm.