The Perfume Library

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.

Velvet Tonka

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with almond and orange blossom, then moves into a heart of Balkans tobacco absolute and rose absolute that adds a spicy, powdery depth. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, tonka bean absolute, amberwood and amyris settles into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out, though spring works too. Its character leans feminine in the votes, with a fair share calling it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande and Une Nuit Nomade Chemin d'Amande have a close profile.

Bouquet Ideale (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Casamorati · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where sweet, gourmand warmth is wrapped in spice and wood, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine on character, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Cinnamon and nutmeg open it with spicy warmth. In the heart, papyrus, gaiac wood, amyris and cedarwood build a woody frame. The base of musk, tobacco flower, coumarin and vanilla settles it into something creamy and sweet. Gemelli Profumo Identity Unisex and The House of Oud Golden Powder have a close profile.

Sugar Leather

8.4

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cinnamon, plum and caramel meet leather. Most voters choose autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cinnamon and plum lead the top. In the heart, patchouli, amyris and tonka bean build a woody base, while labdanum, caramel and leather in the base add a resinous, leathery warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and oriental. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Dubai - Turath

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Turath is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, oud and rose, and it leans towards evenings and cooler weather. It opens with peach, cinnamon and cardamom, pairing fruity sweetness with spice. In the heart, saffron, oud and rose form a floral and woody core. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweetens as it settles into a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. It reads most often as masculine, though it remains unisex. Nabeel Irth and The Dua Brand Heritage have a close profile.

Sweetie Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters pair with fall and winter, and with evenings and nights out. It opens with a lift of bergamot and artemisia, then moves to cistus and May rose. The base is where it settles: oud, labdanum, frankincense, patchouli and cardamom lead. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a woody, resinous, smoky warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums with a close profile include The Dua Brand Scrumptious and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif.

Amyris Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme Eau de Parfum pairs orange and lemon blossom with the powdery, woody side of iris and amyris, making a light, clean feminine scent for everyday wear. It opens with orange and lemon blossom, bright and citrusy. In the heart, iris and amyris take over and the scent settles into a powdery, woody line, with fruity and sweet touches staying in the background. In the dry-down, ambergris and vetiver add a plain, quietly salty depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Tauer Perfumes L'Eau and Phytorelax Neroli & Orchidea have a close profile.

Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, leather and juniper. It opens with artemisia and bergamot, then moves into May rose and cistus. The base is dense with benzoin, cardamom, leather, juniper and saffron, drying down sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out. More voters read it as masculine than feminine. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 and Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud have a close profile.

Lalique pour Homme Equus (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Lalique · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Lalique pour Homme Equus Eau de Parfum is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, juniper berry and citrus zest. The opening is a spicy freshness from cardamom and juniper berry, brightened by citrus zest. In the heart, sequoia wood, mace and violet leaf turn it dry and green. Siam benzoin, vetiver and amyris dominate the base, leaving a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear during the day. It reads masculine and classic. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.

Amalaya

8.4

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that balances a sweet floral body with spice and woody touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans neither way firmly. It opens with bergamot, Ceylonese cinnamon and amyris, and ylang-ylang, violet and Jasminum auriculatum form the floral heart. The base of Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, moss and musk gives it a woody, earthy footing. Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock and Xerjoff Gibeon have a close profile.

Drunk Lovers

8.1

Borntostandout · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Borntostandout Drunk Lovers is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a spicy, woody base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and night outings and evenings are the most voted occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red berries, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, a bright mix of fruit and citrus. In the heart, ginger, pepper and cognac add spice and warmth. The base carries sweetness through vanilla orchid, benzoin and amber, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody depth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Rabanne Phantom Parfum and Nicheend Space have a close profile.

Vetiver (Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Vetiver opens with bright bergamot, lemon and Litsea cubeba, then settles into a dry, earthy vetiver and cedar base, a masculine chypre. Citrus leads the top, while cistus, jasmine and May rose soften that freshness in the heart. The base is dominated by vetiver, cedar and oakmoss, with pepper and nutmeg adding spice. The overall impression is fresh, green and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards work and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Vetiver Parfum Cologne and Detaille Escrimeur have a close profile.

Elixir d'Amour

8.2

Parfums d'Elmar · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity core against spice, wood and a sweet warmth. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and bergamot, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, raspberry and water jasmine come forward, with gaiac wood and lily of the valley alongside. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber sweeten it, and oud, patchouli and musk build a creamy, oriental footing. Most voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Sunny Side Up

7.0

Juliette Has A Gun · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Juliette Has A Gun Sunny Side Up is a sweet, floral scent softened by creamy, powdery and woody tones, made for women and easy to wear day to day. Vanilla absolute, amyris and jasmine lactone open sweet and creamy. In the heart, orris butter, sandalwood and jasmine sambac absolute set the floral side on a powdery, woody footing. The base of ambrette and salicylate settles in, while the synthetic and spicy accords add a slight edge. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Iris Torréfié and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

La Collection d'antiquités 1505

8.3

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride La Collection d'antiquités 1505 is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a warm, sweet, spicy character that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share find it feminine, so it reads open to both. Saffron and black cherry open it with a fruity, spicy note. The heart brings frankincense, osmanthus and amyris. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, balsam and cypriol sets a woody, smoky, oriental ground. A gourmand sweetness runs through all of it. Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Hero Parfum

7.5

Burberry · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Burberry Hero Parfum is a sweet, woody scent for men that leans towards fall and winter. The scent reads as a sweet woodiness. Cypriol, amyris and cedarwood build the dry, woody frame, while spicy and creamy accents soften it and a synthetic sheen runs behind. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Fall and winter come out ahead, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also suits the office and daily wear. Voters see it as masculine and modern. Burberry Hero Parfum Intense and Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre have a close profile.

Reliqvia

7.8

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Reliqvia is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Reliqvia opens with tobacco, smoke and nutmeg, while blackcurrant and orange add a light fruity edge to that dry start. In the heart, clove, Scots pine and mastic keep the spicy, resinous mood going. The base settles on cashmere wood, sandalwood, frankincense and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, evening and leisure wear lead the occasions, and office use sits far behind. It leans masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Play Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Givenchy · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, coffee blossom, pink pepper and amyris bring out the spice and woodiness. Vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum in the base join a gourmand sweetness to a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Layered Devilish and Michael Malul Citizen Jack have a close profile.

Malesia (2017)

7.9

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Malesia is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, resinous and woody character, opening with a floral touch before settling into a warm oud and vanilla base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer clearly the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Lily of the valley gives the opening a light floral tone. In the heart, amyris, amber and gurjum balsam build a woody, resinous footing. The base deepens with Laotian and Cambodian oud, labdanum and musk, while tonka bean and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Spicy and animal touches add depth to the warmth.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2019)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sultanate of Oman

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sultanate of Oman is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with grapefruit and orange, and its heart holds Grasse jasmine, raspberry, violet and May rose. The base is led by oud, frankincense, sandalwood and saffron; the floral and fruity side recedes into a resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Qatar and Roja Parfums Candy Aoud have a close profile.

Isola Sol

7.4

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Isola Sol is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin orange and lemon, softened by peach and apricot. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, coconut and neroli bring a floral, creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, ambroxan and musk leaves a woody, salty trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. In character votes it reads mostly feminine. Byredo Bal d'Afrique and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel have a close profile.

Nisean

7.8

Parfums de Marly · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfums de Marly Nisean is a sweet, spicy, woody-oriental built on patchouli, cistus and amber, opening with grapefruit and lime but settling into a resinous, smoky base. Nisean has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure time. It is sold as a men's fragrance, and most voters read it as masculine. Pink pepper sharpens the opening alongside tart grapefruit and lime. The heart is led by gaiac wood, sandalwood and saffron, with rose and frankincense softening the woody line. In the base, patchouli, cistus, amber and cedarwood settle into something sweet, earthy and lightly smoky. The weight sits on the warm, resinous side from start to finish.

Chipmunk

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zoologist Chipmunk is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around hazelnut, quince and fir balsam absolute. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex. It opens with quince, cardamom, nutmeg and pink pepper, a spicy, fruity start. Hazelnut and chamomile then soften the sweetness, while fir balsam and oak absolute add a forest feel. The base of vetiver, benzoin and patchouli settles into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic woodiness.