The Perfume Library

J'Aime la Nuit

7.5

La Perla · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Perla J'Aime la Nuit is a discontinued women's fragrance whose floral heart of black orchid, jasmine and queen-of-the-night is softened by sweet, fruity and spicy touches. It opens with grape blossom, nashi pear and Guinea pepper, a lightly fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, Christmas rose, black orchid, jasmine and queen-of-the-night take over, and the scent turns floral and sweet with a gourmand edge. Amyris, amber and cashmere wood leave a woody, oriental and powdery base. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Euphoria (Eau de Parfum) and Serge Lutens Louve have a close profile.

Sound of a Ricochet

7.8

Floraïku · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with amyris and aniseed. The heart brings tonka bean absolute, gurjum balsam and patchouli. In the base, vanilla absolute, Australian sandalwood and labdanum build a sweet, creamy, resinous woodiness, softened by powdery and earthy shades. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Shams have a close profile.

Book

6.6

Commodity

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Commodity Book is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built on bergamot, Virginia cedar and rosewood, and it suits spring and fall, casual and daytime wear best. The top notes open cool with bergamot and eucalyptus, while Virginia cedar and rosewood lay down a woody frame. In the heart, amyris, amber and Nootka cypress add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of musk, velvet and sandalwood settles everything onto a soft, creamy ground. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Zoologist Elephant and Frassaï El Descanso have a close profile.

Dia 40

8.4

Amouage · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Powdery

Amouage Dia 40 opens with blackcurrant and violet leaf before settling on rose and iris, a fresh, powdery, creamy floral chypre. The top holds blackcurrant, violet leaf and musk. In the heart, rose, carnation, orange blossom and ylang-ylang form the floral core, with tarragon and bay leaf adding a green edge. The base of iris, sandalwood and gaiac wood leaves a soft, powdery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards daily, business and leisure wear, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has a close profile to The Dua Brand Floral Radiance 40 and Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana.

Alamut (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental built on rose, osmanthus, jasmine and orange blossom over sandalwood and patchouli, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the top occasions; spring gets some votes, while summer comes last. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Although it is released as unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with rosewood, rose, osmanthus and jasmine in a floral layer. The heart is led by orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tuberose and labdanum, with amber adding sweetness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, musk and leather dries down powdery, resinous and slightly animal. Kamasurabhi and Chanel Coco have a close profile.

O - The Exclusive Parfum

7.8

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum is a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens on bergamot, then the heart brings together Grasse jasmine, May rose, violet and raspberry for a sweet, fruity floral warmth. The base leans on oud, labdanum, vanilla and leather, drying down woody, animalic and oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than anything else, followed by feminine and classic. Roja Parfums Candy Aoud and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Inverness

7.6

Memo Paris · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Inverness is a sweet, spicy woody scent that dries down powdery and creamy, with a unisex character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes are maté absolute and French orris butter, with the orris bringing the powdery side. The heart of Australian sandalwood and amyris adds a creamy woodiness. The base of Atlas cedar, Texas cedar and gaiac wood leaves a dry, warm wood finish.

Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum

6.7

Yves Rocher · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Rocher Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, with some votes for business and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. The notes come together as a single layer: damask rose absolute and bergamot give a floral start, and pink pepper adds spice. Benzoin sweetens it into a gourmand warmth, while cedar, amyris, gaiac wood and patchouli build a woody, slightly powdery base.

Born from Fire

7.4

Simone Andreoli · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Simone Andreoli Born from Fire is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around amber, sandalwood and saffron, best suited to evenings and colder weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it doesn't settle on one side: masculine and feminine votes are nearly equal. As a whole it reads floral, sweet and woody. Rose and saffron give a spicy warmth, sharpened slightly by black pepper. Vanilla absolute and caramel add a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while oud, vetiver and amyris set a woody depth. Cashmere softens the whole.

Extatic (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Balmain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Balmain Extatic Eau de Parfum is a floral and fruity women's fragrance that opens with Nashi pear, osmanthus and rose and moves on to iris and jasmine; it leans towards evenings and fall. It has been discontinued. The opening pairs Nashi pear, osmanthus and rose into a sweet, fruity floral bouquet. In the heart, iris, jasmine and Sharry baby orchid add a soft, powdery quality. Cashmere wood, amyris and leather settle underneath, giving the scent a woody, lightly spicy, oriental base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Lancôme Magnifique (Eau de Parfum) and La Perla J'Aime la Nuit have a close profile.

FM The Perfume

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums FM The Perfume opens with bergamot, lemon and citron and settles into a warm, floral-spicy unisex scent built on amber, labdanum and sandalwood. The citrus top gives way to May rose, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom, softened by peach. The base adds vanilla, oakmoss, castoreum and frankincense, giving a sweet, powdery, smoky and leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine.

Vanilla Milk

6.0

Ellis Brooklyn · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around milk and vanilla, and it sits best in the colder months. It opens with milk, frangipani and peony, soft and lightly floral. At the heart, Bourbon vanilla and cocoa deepen the sweetness, while musk, benzoin, amyris and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, powdery base. Spicy and smoky touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it works for evenings too. Voters read it as somewhat feminine, yet it wears as unisex. Its profile is close to Borntostandout Dirty Rice and Shay & Blue Salt Caramel.

Cap Camarat

8.2

Memo Paris · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Cap Camarat is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of pink pepper and apple with a creamy floral heart of vanilla absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang. Pink pepper's spice and the fruity freshness of apple come first. In the heart, vanilla absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang take over, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, labdanum and amyris lays down a warm, soft footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for daily wear and leisure. Though unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. Ormaie Yvonne and Moresque Sole have a close profile.

Le Passant

8.0

Ormaie · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ormaie Le Passant is a lavender-led fougère that leans towards spring, summer and fall, and suits relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with tagetes, bergamot and lavender, and Provençal lavender carries the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and amyris sweeten and soften it. A floral, green frame meets a gourmand, powdery sweetness, with a spicy touch kept in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring first, then fall and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its settings. It is presented as a men's perfume, yet votes for masculine and feminine character are almost level.

Play (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Givenchy · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, bitter orange, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright, fruity start. Black pepper adds spice and coffee blossom softens the sweetness, while amyris, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base. A sweet, synthetic edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. Dunhill Icon Racing and Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Ferrari · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Black Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on plum, lime and bergamot; it has been discontinued. At the start, plum, lime, bergamot and red apple give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, jasmine and rose meet the warmth of cinnamon and cardamom. The base of amber, vanilla, musk and cedarwood settles it into a sweet, woody finish, with a synthetic edge sitting in the background of the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some as modern. Dunhill Driven and La Rive Black Fury share a close profile.

Telegrama

6.6

Imaginary Authors · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Imaginary Authors Telegrama is a fresh, powdery unisex scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as a true unisex. The scent runs fresh, floral and powdery in a fougère vein. Linen and talcum build a clean, soft base, while lavender absolute and black pepper add a spicy edge. Amyris and teak give it a woody frame, and vanilla softens the sweetness a little.

oudVanille

7.9

Franck Olivier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Franck Olivier oudVanille is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets raspberry and orange against a warm base of vanilla, benzoin and labdanum. It wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though many vote it feminine. It opens fruity with raspberry and orange. The heart turns floral, spicy and woody with rose, cardamom, patchouli and sandalwood. The base settles into a gourmand, smoky, oriental warmth of vanilla, cistus and benzoin.

Hero Parfum Intense

7.7

Burberry · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Burberry Hero Parfum Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets black pepper and leather inside a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine, yet modern. It opens with black pepper, which gives a dry, spicy edge. The heart is built from cypriol, amyris and cedarwood, where the woody side dominates. Leather settles underneath, while the sweet and synthetic accords soften the whole. Burberry Hero Parfum and Burberry Hero Elixir de Parfum have a close profile.

Mūsīqá Oud

7.9

Nishane · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nishane Mūsīqá Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening, leisure and night out leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with grapefruit, cypriol and amyris, and oud, amber and saffron form the heart. A base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, earthy, leathery trail. Spicy and sweet sides are softened by a floral touch. Kilian Pure Oud and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

On the Road

7.6

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes · 2015

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes On the Road is a woody, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter best, whether for leisure time or an evening out. It opens fresh and green with lemon, bergamot, galbanum and Provençal lavender. The heart holds cedarwood, amyris and patchouli, while oakmoss, gaiac wood, birch, benzoin and vanilla weigh in at the base. Citrus, spicy, resinous, earthy and leathery accords settle into a dry, smoky, faintly sweet woodiness. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed unisex. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

Bass Solo

7.6

The Vagabond Prince · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Vagabond Prince Bass Solo is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, citrusy opening into a woody, resinous and earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom, lime and ginger give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, lavender, birch tar and cedar bring a woody dryness. The base of driftwood, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settles warm, resinous and slightly creamy.

Peau de Bête

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Liquides Imaginaires Peau de Bête is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs civet, castoreum and leathery notes with cypriol and spices, giving an animal, smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. Rook Perfumes Rook and Gini Quality of Flesh have a close profile. The scent as a whole is woody, earthy and leathery. Atlas cedar, Texas cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli build the woody base, while cumin, Madagascar pepper and parsley seed add a spicy edge. Styrax brings a resinous warmth, and skatole and civet sharpen the animal side.

Terre de Sarment

7.3

Frapin · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Frapin Terre de Sarment is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent led by cumin, cinnamon and benzoin. It opens with cumin, grapefruit and neroli, a fresh citrus and floral touch over the spice. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, frankincense and orange blossom come forward. Benzoin, vanilla and tobacco in the base sweeten it into a smoky, powdery warmth, with fruity and earthy shades alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets little. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Mancera Red Tobacco and Byredo Tobacco Mandarin have a close profile.