The Perfume Library

Comme des Garçons 2

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons 2 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with spicy and woody touches, with a distinctly synthetic feel. Ink and aldehydes set a cool, sharp fresh tone. Cumin and angelica root add a spicy edge, while cade juniper and vetiver lay a woody, smoky base. Patchouli, frankincense and labdanum deepen it, and magnolia absolute brings a soft, powdery floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads truly unisex. Tom Daxon Iridium and Comme des Garçons 8 88 have a close profile.

Spice and Wood

8.2

Creed · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Spice and Wood is a fresh, citrusy fragrance that turns green, spicy and smoky-woody, made for men. It opens bright and fruity with apple, bergamot and lemon, while pink pepper adds a first touch of spice. The heart builds a spicy, earthy body from patchouli, clove, Jamaican pepper, angelica root and orris root. The base settles on vetiver, birch, cedarwood and oakmoss, giving it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for business, leisure and daytime, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Creed Aventus and Tiziana Terenzi Orion have a close profile.

Nuit de Bakélite

7.9

Naomi Goodsir · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Naomi Goodsir Nuit de Bakélite is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits evenings out and the days of fall and spring. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads open to either. It starts with angelica root, saffron and galbanum, green and spicy. Indian tuberose, davana and ylang-ylang bring a floral weight to the heart. In the base, birch tar, cade juniper wood, labdanum and styrax leave a smoky, earthy, leathery trail as it dries.

Oud Wood Intense

8.0

Tom Ford · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense is a woody, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It reads as one piece: oud leads, cypress keeps it dry and woody, and angelica root adds an earthy edge. Spicy, resinous and leathery accords give it a warm, oriental base, while an animal touch deepens the smoky air. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer is the weakest fit. Nearly half of voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. House of Matriarch Eaglewood and The Dua Brand Bois Oudh Attar have a close profile.

Casbah

8.1

Robert Piguet · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Casbah is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and smoky character, leaning woody and earthy; it has been discontinued. It opens with angelica root, black pepper and nutmeg, giving a dry, spiced start. In the heart, iris, tobacco and frankincense build a resinous, lightly smoky core. Cedarwood and vetiver keep the base woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair share finds it feminine. Armani Privé Bois d'Encens and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Vitias

7.4

pernoire · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pernoire Vitias is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, lime, bergamot and black pepper, so the citrus brightness comes with a spicy bite. The heart brings marine notes, blond woods, angelica root, gaiac wood and iris, giving it an aquatic, woody centre. Ambergris and white musk in the base soften it and leave a clean finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets very few votes. It suits leisure, business and daily wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Korres Black Pepper have a close profile.

Vanille Exquise

7.4

Goutal · 2004

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Goutal Vanille Exquise is a sweet, gourmand perfume for women, built around Polynesian vanilla absolute and benzoin. It opens with angelica root, which adds a light spiciness. In the heart, almond milk softens the scent and gives it a creamy fullness. The base carries benzoin and vanilla sweetness, with gaiac wood adding a woody depth. It settles into a powdery, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also worn in the evening and at work. Half of voters read its character as feminine. Givenchy Pi (Eau de Toilette) and Parfums de Marly Althaïr have a close profile.

Afternoon Delight

6.4

Maison Margiela · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Margiela Afternoon Delight is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent, creamy with a light spicy edge, suited to relaxed everyday wear. It opens with bitter almond and angelica root, and the heart brings carrot, madeleine and ambrette seed absolute. Musk, Bourbon vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall feel is gourmand, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mostly recommended for leisure and daily wear, and votes lean feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Midday Ecstasy and Mugler Angel Elixir have a close profile.

Uncut Gem

6.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Uncut Gem is a masculine scent that sets the spicy freshness of ginger, nutmeg and bergamot against leather and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters mainly see it as masculine, with classic and modern close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, ginger and nutmeg, fresh, citrusy and spicy. The heart turns resinous and leathery with magnolia, leather, labdanum and frankincense, while vetiver carries the green side. The base of Ambrocenide® and musk leaves a woody, synthetic trail.

The Architects Club

7.9

Arquiste · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Arquiste The Architects Club is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, citrusy start into spice, wood and a lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is suggested about equally for leisure, daily wear, evenings and the office, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together. The top notes of lavender, lemon, bitter orange and juniper berry open green and fresh. In the heart, pink pepper, coriander seed and nutmeg add spice while orris brings a powdery softness. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and oak wood, with vanilla absolute sweetening it slightly. Byredo Gypsy Water (Eau de Parfum) and Profumum Roma Audace have a close profile.

Artisan Acqua

7.5

John Varvatos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic. It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.

Frosted Moon / Lune de Givre

7.9

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cloon Keen Atelier Frosted Moon / Lune de Givre is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent built around angelica root, orris root and vetiver. The top notes of angelica root and seed open cool and herbal. In the heart, orris root, ambrette seed and carrot seed turn it powdery and earthy. The base of vetiver, cedar bark, musk and galbanum settles into a green, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards office, daily and leisure wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, which puts it somewhere in between. Providence Perfume Irisqué and Parfum d'Empire Vétiver Bourbon have a close profile.

Viper Green

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Viper Green opens on galbanum, green mandarin and angelica root, giving a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Galbanum and angelica root give the opening a green, slightly bitter edge, which green mandarin brightens with citrus. The heart of jasmine sambac, Rosyfolia® and orris absolute adds a floral, powdery softness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli ground it underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex.

Cuir de Nacre

7.7

Ann Gérard · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ann Gérard Cuir de Nacre is a powdery, lightly smoky women's fragrance built around leather and orris concrete. The top holds aldehydes, ambrette seed absolute and angelica root; at the heart, leather, sweet acacia absolute and orris concrete take over. White musk, styrax and sandalwood anchor the base in a resinous, woody ground. Floral and spicy accords soften the leathery core. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and its use centres on work and daily wear. Most also read it as feminine. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Knize Knize Ten Golden Edition have a close profile.

Ballerina

7.6

Moresque · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Ballerina is a women's perfume that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base, soft and modern enough for easy daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions, with evening and night out not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is white peach, mandarin orange and ginger, a fruity opening with a light spice. In the heart, Taif rose, cotton candy and ylang-ylang carry the floral sweetness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musky notes settles into a soft, powdery warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique and Moresque Scarlet Rouge have a close profile.

gs02

6.7

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs02 is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy and leathery side, and it leans towards daily and office wear. It opens with thyme, Campari, angelica root, absinth and orange, which together read as fresh and bitter-edged citrus. In the heart, tobacco, leather and castoreum bring an animal, leathery character. Ambergris, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armani Code (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

After Midnight

6.8

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Different Company After Midnight is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a soft floral and powdery layer on top. It starts clean and bright with bergamot, neroli and angelica root. In the heart, iris and jasmine carry the floral side while cinnamon and mastic add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin and white musk sweetens it and settles it into a powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build sits easily on anyone. Chabaud Eau Ambrée and Santa Maria Novella Rosa have a close profile.

Pine Forest

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pine Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name leisure and evening wear, with office and daily use also getting a share. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with balsam fir, black pepper and Templin. In the heart, Peru balsam, coriander, clove and juniper wood build a spicy, resinous body. The base of oakmoss, styrax and labdanum absolute pushes it towards an earthy, smoky finish. The overall feel is of a cool, dry forest.

Blue Invasion - Blue Cedrat

6.3

Comme des Garçons · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Blue Invasion - Blue Cedrat is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a clear green and woody side; it has been discontinued. Italian cedar and Virginia cedar set the woody line, while juniper berry and angelica root add a spicy, green coolness. Rose softens the floral side, and the metallic notes give the scent a sharp, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. The largest share of voters finds it masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Byredo Super Cedar and Argos Jupiter's Lightning.

Vétiver Bourbon

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Vétiver Bourbon is a fresh, earthy men's fragrance built around La Réunion vetiver and orris root. The vetiver carries the green, smoky side, while orris root adds a powdery softness. Madagascan clove brings a spicy warmth, and angelica root and ambrette seed add a woody, slightly earthy depth. The overall impression is dry, green and composed. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and work settings. Its masculine character dominates, with a classic feel too. Hiram Green Vetiver and Slumberhouse Grev have a close profile.

Oud Wood

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Wood is a woody, smoky and leathery scent aimed at men, with a dense, dark character. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with a classic feel. It opens with angelica root, tobacco and Thai oud, then moves into patchouli, galbanum and gaiac wood. The base settles into birch tar, leather, benzoin, labdanum and vanilla, leaving a spicy, resinous and earthy trail with animal and oriental touches. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Parfums de Marly Hamdani have a close profile.

Sweet Leaf

6.6

Room 1015 · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Room 1015 Sweet Leaf is a unisex scent that links the cool of grapefruit and eucalyptus to the green, earthy tones of cannabis and turpentine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some room for the office. A few more voters call it masculine than feminine, though the split is not wide. It opens with grapefruit and eucalyptus, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, angelica root, turpentine and cannabis add a green, spicy edge. The base rests on patchouli and cashmere wood, earthy and woody, with jasmine softening it slightly. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Montale Vetiver Patchouli have a close profile.

Гоша Рубчинский / Gosha Rubchinskiy

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Гоша Рубчинский / Gosha Rubchinskiy is a fresh, green unisex scent, with citrus and floral touches over a spicy, earthy woodiness. Angelica root and buchu lead the opening, while chamomile and mandarin orange seed keep the heart light. As it dries down, patchouli, Haitian vetiver and styrax take over, giving it a resinous, earthy base. The synthetic side makes the coolness read dry and modern. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and office use fits too. Most voters find it masculine, though a good share call it feminine. N•O•A•M Bois Verna and Mizensir Mythique Vetyver have a close profile.

Antiquity

8.5

Areej Le Doré · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Antiquity is a leathery, smoky and earthy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot and peach aldehyde open lightly, then the heart darkens with angelica root, Cambodian oud, carnation and patchouli. The base is led by Indian oakmoss, Russian leather and amber, with floral, fruity and spicy touches resting on a chypre, animalic ground.