The Perfume Library

Rules of Attraction

7.2

Sarah Baker Perfumes · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sarah Baker Perfumes Rules of Attraction is a unisex scent in which jasmine, tuberose and leather lead, with a floral, spicy and animalic character. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the perfume reads as one whole. White flowers (jasmine, tuberose, gardenia) meet the powdery, aldehydic brightness of iris and neroli. Beneath them, leather, civet, cumin and animalic notes bring a warm, spicy and slightly dirty edge, while musk and vanilla soften it. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. It is made for both men and women. Its dense, characterful build is less suited to those who prefer light, simple scents. Juliette Has A Gun Citizen Queen and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gran Gala

7.1

Rito · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rito Gran Gala is a unisex fragrance built around gardenia and tuberose, sweetened by coconut and tonka bean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening, night out and leisure are the occasions named most often. Being unisex, it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with gardenia and Brazilian rosewood, then moves into a heart of coconut and tuberose. The base holds musk, ambergris, vetiver absolute, tobacco absolute and tonka bean. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a green, sweet and woody backdrop, plus spicy and synthetic touches.

quickie and coffee

4.8

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Filippo Sorcinelli quickie and coffee is a unisex scent built on coffee, honey and pine in the base, with a sweet, gourmand and smoky character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split between the two, and it reads as modern. It opens with moss, amber and ambrette, and the heart sets jasmine and saffron beside animalic and marine notes. Coffee, pine and honey weigh most in the base, while the floral, spicy and earthy sides sit over that sweet, smoky ground. Ecuación Natur(a)l El Secreto de la Alcazaba and Edward Bess La Femme Bohème have a close profile.

Cabaret Nocturne

7.6

V/siteur · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

V/siteur Cabaret Nocturne is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters choose it for evening and night-time wear, with leisure use also common, while daytime and office wear get few votes. It reads equally comfortable on men and women. The scent is floral and sweet at its core, with a spicy, animalic and smoky edge. Tuberose and sandalwood form a soft base, while cumin, tobacco and smoke roughen it. Pink pepper and orange add a bright touch, and powdery notes smooth the whole.

The Essence

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Francesca Bianchi The Essence is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, woody core with powdery and leathery shades over a smoky base. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it suits those who like a heavy, noticeable fragrance. Few voters have rated it so far, so these figures are still tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Iris and violet sit at the centre, giving a powdery floral feel. Suede and animalic notes add a warm, leathery weight, while ISO-E-Super softens the woody side and lends an airy ground. Spicy and smoky accords stay in the background.

Voyeurisme

7.5

Nimerè · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nimerè Voyeurisme is a unisex scent that pairs fruity sweetness with leather, animalic notes and smoke, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Prune and rum give it a sweet, fruity warmth, while leather, tobacco and animalic notes lay a smoky, spicy, resinous weight underneath. The scent doesn't split into stages; it stays in the same dark, woody-oriental register from start to finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way for sure. Perfumes with a close profile include Clive Christian C: Woody Leather and Serge Lutens Une voix noire.

Avowal

7.7

Nimerè

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nimerè Avowal is a unisex scent built on spices, leather and resins, with a smoky, animalic edge; it has been discontinued. In Avowal the spices, leather, animalic notes, resins and woody notes read as one whole. Spicy and woody accords dominate with an oriental warmth, while the resinous, smoky and leathery side keeps it dry and austere. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads more masculine than anything else, though classic and feminine votes appear too. Rasasi Somow Al Rasasi - Wajaha and The Zoo No Perfume have a close profile.

Soft Animal (Perfume Extrait)

8.1

Gather Perfume · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Gather Perfume Soft Animal is a unisex scent built around woods, champaca and animalic notes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The perfume has been discontinued, and it suits men and women alike. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: woods, champaca and floral notes meet animalic notes softened by lactone and fur. Floral, woody and animal accords sit side by side, with spicy, resinous, smoky and leathery tones behind them and a chypre backbone. ATon Animalia and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Genre

7.5

Edward Bess · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Edward Bess Genre is a unisex scent built on suede and frankincense, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though those ratings rest on few votes. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it pulls in neither direction. The scent as a whole is leathery and smoky. Suede and animalic notes weigh heaviest, while frankincense adds a resinous warmth. Green and spicy accords stay in the background, and a woody, powdery side softens it. Pekji Holy Shit and The Merchant Of Venice Nuit Feline have a close profile.

Oudh Patchouli / Patchouli Oudh

7.7

Al Haramain

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli / Patchouli Oudh is a unisex scent that brings oud, patchouli and cedarwood together in a woody, smoky blend. Strong longevity and sillage make it noticeable all day. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with smoky notes, animalic notes and dry woods. In the heart, oud, cedarwood and patchouli build an earthy, woody body. Black musk, amber and vanilla leave a sweet, resinous warmth at the base, while spicy and leathery touches run through the whole. Henry Jacques Oudh Imperial (Pure Perfume) and Al Haramain Black Oudh have a close profile.

Synesthesia

9.3

mesOud · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Synesthesia is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy start that leans on animalic, resinous and smoky tones, with a woody and earthy character. The notes read as a single whole: juniper, cinnamon, cumin and pimento draw a spicy frame, while sandalwood, cedar and oud lay down the woody base. Civet, castoreum and deer musk add animalic depth, frankincense and myrrh bring resin, and labdanum and Baltic amber add oriental warmth. Cocoa and vanilla soften the edges a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits those who like dense, dark scents. Amouage Epic Man and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Burnt Flower

7.7

Miguel Matos · 2019

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Miguel Matos Burnt Flower is a floral, smoky unisex scent in which tuberose, iris, clove and coconut meet over an animalic, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Burnt Flower is found strongly lasting, with good sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens bright with grapefruit, mandarin orange, bergamot and cinnamon, joined by Canary Islands juniper. A floral heart of tuberose and iris follows, spiced by clove and softened by coconut. The base of castoreum, Atlas cedar and suede leaves a leathery, animalic, slightly smoky warmth.

Tubéreuse Manifeste

7.6

Evody · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Encens Pyro

6.9

Maison Incens · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Incens Encens Pyro is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, with a warm woody-spicy character that suggests fire. It opens with bergamot, spicy notes and a fire note. The heart brings together frankincense, honey, cedarwood, iris and jasmine, with the floral side sitting quietly beneath the smoky resin. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and leathery notes sweeten and soften it, drying down powdery and warm. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most recommend autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear are the most common picks. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Maison Incens Ambre Ayanna and Amouage Interlude Black Iris have a close profile.

Poudre de Liberté

7.2

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Poudre de Liberté is a powdery, creamy feminine scent that sets a floral heart of iris, jasmine and honey on a sweet base of hay and vanilla. It opens with fresh, fruity and spicy notes alongside candied coconut. In the heart, iris, jasmine, rose and honey come forward, soft and sweet. The base of hay, patchouli, heliotrope, vanilla and ylang-ylang rounds it out with a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in winter and fall, then spring, and pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most also read it as feminine and classic. Annayake Tomo Her Intense and Maison Incens Rose Umeii have a close profile.

Khair

7.9

Paris Corner · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Forzapura

8.1

Agatho · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agatho Forzapura is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of mint, lemon and grapefruit against a spicy, resinous and woody base. It opens with mint, spices, lemon and grapefruit, fresh and sharp. Towards the heart, Rosa centifolia, elemi resin, labdanum and black tea come in, bringing out a green, resinous side. At the base, vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody frame, while animalic notes and musk add a smoky, slightly wild warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some votes for evening and nights out. Amouage Search and Olfactive Studio Autoportrait have a close profile.

Bärleen

8.5

Duftkumpels · 2025

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Duftkumpels Bärleen is a dark, masculine scent that sets the gourmand warmth of coffee and chocolate against leather, oud and animalic notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with roasted coffee, dark chocolate and cocoa, while diesel fuel and leather roughen the sweetness. Oud sits in the heart, and pheromones and animalic notes settle in the base. The accords add spicy, woody, resinous, earthy and smoky sides. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat those readings with caution. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather better and is not aimed at anyone wanting something light and clean. Duftkumpels Bärleen X-Treme and Yves Saint Laurent Sleek Suede have a close profile.

OR White

6.7

UerMi · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

UerMi OR White is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, with a creamy core wrapped in resin and suede. The scent reads sweet and creamy throughout. Sweetened condensed milk, tonka bean and benzoin lay down a soft base, iris adds a powdery touch, and orange blossom brings a fresh floral lift. Suede and animalic notes give it a leathery, lightly spicy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It suits leisure time and evenings best, and can also be worn to the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are close. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme and Amouage Reflection 45 have a similar profile.

Coliva - Gourmand Potion

7.7

Adi ale Van · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Coliva - Gourmand Potion is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent with a woody, resinous weight, and it has been discontinued. It opens with white chocolate, cocoa bean and coffee forming a sweet gourmand base, while liquorice, cardamom and frankincense add spice and resin. In the heart, bread and iris bring a soft, earthy floral touch, and cedarwood and cypriol dry it out. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, tonka bean and butter, while labdanum, ambergris and animalic notes leave it warm and deep. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The dense sweetness and resinous base suit cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Musc Originel 1988

7.0

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carrement Belle Musc Originel 1988 is a clean, powdery and slightly sweet blend of white musk and flowers, a unisex scent that suits daily and relaxed wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business settings leading. Though unisex, more voters read it as feminine, and a fair number as masculine. The scent is built around white musk, cotton flower, lily of the valley and jasmine. Iris and ylang-ylang soften the floral side, amber adds sweetness and warmth, and the animalic notes stay in the background for depth. It reads fresh, creamy and powdery. Its profile is close to Carrement Belle Musc.

Thebes Grade 1

8.0

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Attars Thebes Grade 1 is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, rose and lily of the valley and dries down into vetiver, musk and ambergris. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes so far, so those ratings are tentative. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine, which suits its unisex character. The top notes are aldehydes, bergamot, lily of the valley and Persian rose otto, giving a fresh, green start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute, Jasminum grandiflorum and orris butter carry the floral side forward. The base of vetiver, ambergris, amber and animalic notes settles it onto a woody, resinous, slightly smoky footing.

Lust

7.2

OM Parfum · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

OM Parfum Lust is a dense unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against spicy, smoky and animalic tones, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. The fruity and gourmand accords come through in black cherry, caramel and Jamaican rum absolute. Whisky and oak barrel ground this in a woody, earthy base, while tobacco, suede and animalic notes add a leathery, smoky edge, and benzoin and tolu balm give it a soft resinous warmth.

Thebes

7.8

Sultan Pasha Perfumes · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Thebes by Sultan Pasha Perfumes is a unisex scent that sets rose and jasmine against vetiver, amber and oakmoss, with floral, spicy and animalic accords leading. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring each one high, so a small application is enough to fill a room and cling to clothes. It reads unisex, balanced enough to sit comfortably on a man or a woman. It opens bright and slightly green with aldehydes, rosemary, bergamot and lily of the valley. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orris butter come forward, softened by musk. The base of vetiver, amber, ambergris and oakmoss joins the animalic notes and dries down resinous and woody.