The Perfume Library

Overture Man

8.1

Amouage · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Overture Man is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out suit it best; summer is rarely chosen. It reads as masculine and classic. It opens with cumin, saffron, nutmeg and cardamom, softened by cognac and grapefruit. In the heart, myrrh, cinnamon and benzoin add a sweet, resinous warmth. Smoked leather, sandalwood and frankincense leave a smoky, woody, animalic trail at the base.

Interlude Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Interlude Woman Eau de Parfum pairs rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom with a warm base of oud, amber and vanilla, making a sweet, spicy, smoky floral oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. In the character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger, a little sharp at the edges. The heart is rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom, with opoponax and frankincense adding a resinous depth. In the base, amber, leather, oud and vanilla settle alongside oakmoss and animalic notes, and the scent turns sweeter while taking on a dark, smoky edge. Omanluxury Zafar and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Figment Man

6.6

Amouage · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Amouage Figment Man is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and green freshness against spice, wood and animalic notes, with an earthy, resinous character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, geranium and lemon, a fresh and slightly sharp start. In the heart, vetiver, sandalwood and animalic notes come forward, and the base settles into earthy notes, gaiac wood and labdanum. Timothy Han Edition Perfumes She Came to Stay and Galimard Double Zéro have a close profile.

Alaïa (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Azzedine Alaïa · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Azzedine Alaïa Alaïa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery and faintly animalic warmth, made for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and votes spread across evening, leisure, daytime and office wear rather than settling on one occasion. Most voters read it as feminine. Pink pepper and an air accord open with a spicy freshness. Freesia and peony form a floral, powdery heart, and animalic notes with musk leave the base sweet, woody and oriental in warmth, with a clean synthetic edge running through it.

Dioramour

8.1

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dior Dioramour is a fresh, powdery floral that leans towards spring and summer; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and iris form the core of the scent. Fresh and floral accords come first, with a powdery, creamy softness and a light sweetness alongside. The animalic notes stay in the background, adding a warm, skin-like depth to the flowers. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is suggested mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and it gets fewer votes for evening and night out. Most voters call its character feminine, followed by classic and modern. Monotheme Extrait d'Iris and Le Blanc Iris have a close profile.

Iron Duke

7.8

Beaufort · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Iron Duke is a unisex scent that reads sweet, spicy and smoky, with leathery and woody sides leading, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with metallic notes, star anise, tobacco, Cambodian oud and liquor. In the heart, animalic notes, charred wood and leather come forward, while soap softens the harder edge. The base of bourbon whiskey, gun powder, musk and hay settles into a sweet, earthy warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; most pick winter and fall, with summer far behind. It is worn for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Xerjoff Luxor and David Jourquin Cuir Tabac have a close profile.

Masar

7.4

pernoire · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Masar is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a heavy, warm feel and leathery, smoky edges. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to winter and fall, and to evenings and nights out; office and daytime wear get very few votes. The masculine reading leads the character votes, though it stays a unisex fragrance. The top opens with clove, cinnamon and yuzu, while labdanum adds a resinous weight to that spicy start. In the heart, amber, honey, tobacco and vanilla sweeten it. Tonka bean, sandalwood and leather form a woody, faintly animalic base.

Fougère Bengale

7.4

Parfum d'Empire · 2007

Green · Spicy · Woody

Parfum d'Empire Fougère Bengale is a unisex fougère built on oakmoss, blond tobacco and honey, setting green and spicy tones side by side. Oakmoss and lavender give it a green, earthy backbone. Blond tobacco and hay add a smoky dryness, while honey, vanilla and tonka bean soften the edges and sweeten it. Animalic notes and patchouli stay in the background and darken the character. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine and has a classic feel. Caron Yatagan and Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro pour L'Homme have a close profile.

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.

Bat (2020)

7.2

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Zoologist Bat is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, pairing fruity sweetness with an earthy, leathery base, and suits leisure hours and evenings. It opens with fig, pink guava and passion fruit for a sweet, juicy fruit layer, which soil quickly grounds. In the heart, frankincense, night-blooming jasmine and hay give it a floral, green frame. The base of teakwood, vetiver, leather and animalic notes pulls it in a woody, leathery direction. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and evening are the occasions that lead. It reads masculine to most voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine, so it sits in the middle on gender. Zoologist Bat (2015) and Pekji Zeybek have a close profile.

Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq / مخلط دهن العود معتق

8.3

Ajmal

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq is a unisex oud scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of votes call it feminine or classic. It opens with Turkish rose, Indian herbs and woody notes, then settles into amber and oud at the heart. The base brings animalic, powdery and musky notes together with rose. The overall profile is floral and sweet, with spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky sides running through it.

Fleuve Tendre

8.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with coriander, saffron and black pepper and settles onto a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top notes of coriander, saffron, black pepper, nutmeg and mandarin orange give a spicy, bright start. Geranium and rose water bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, patchouli and suede build a woody base, with civet and animalic notes adding depth, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson and Penhaligon's Zizonia have a close profile.

Je Suis un Homme

7.6

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme is a leathery, animalic men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of myrtle, bitter orange and bergamot with cognac, cinnamon and clove; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens green and fresh with myrtle, bitter orange, bergamot and lemon. Cognac, cinnamon and clove then add a spicy warmth. At the base, animalic notes, leather and patchouli build a heavy, woody footing. Woods of Windsor For Men / For Gentlemen and Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa have a close profile.

Wald (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Wald Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, with the feel of a forest walk. Juniper, fir, cedar and arborvitae draw a wooded picture, while soil, moss and fern add a damp forest floor. Smoke and birch tar harden the scent, and honey and maple syrup soften it slightly. Green and spicy lead the accords, followed by resinous and earthy sides. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, yet many call it feminine. Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice and Filippo Sorcinelli Ambrosivs have a close profile.

Libertine Neroli

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Francesca Bianchi Libertine Neroli is a unisex chypre that sets a green, citrusy opening on a leathery, animalic and resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter less favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and less towards office or everyday wear. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic feel too. Petitgrain and bergamot open green and bright. In the heart, neroli, iris and geranium add a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, labdanum, benzoin, leather and animalic notes turns it sweet, resinous and characterful. Valentino Vendetta pour Homme and Rogue Flora & Fauna share a close profile.

Belly of the Whale

8.4

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Aquatic · Sweet · Spicy

Anomalous Parfum Belly of the Whale is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn, suiting leisure time and evenings out, and balances a salty, marine side with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and leisure and evening are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens aquatic, with mandarin orange, salt, marine notes, ozone and aquatic notes. The heart holds driftwood, seawater, amber and ambergris; in the base, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and musk sweeten and soften it, while animalic notes darken the tone quietly behind them. Spicy, resinous and smoky accords run alongside. Ambra al Andalous and Ameer Al Oudh share a close profile.

Saltus

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Liquides Imaginaires Saltus is a woody, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Camphor and eucalyptus give it a cool, fresh edge. Cedar leaf adds green, sandalwood the woody body. Frankincense and styrax bring a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while animalic notes and tonka bean lay down a warm, earthy base.

Number One Intense

8.0

Nicolaï

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Number One Intense is a chypre for women that carries a fresh, green opening of bergamot, acacia and galbanum through a floral heart of rose and tuberose into oakmoss and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and galbanum, green and bright, softened by sweet acacia. The heart gathers orange blossom, rose, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang into a full floral, with orris butter adding a powdery edge. The base of musk, sandalwood, animalic notes and oakmoss settles it on a woody, chypre footing. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Blue and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Musk Extrême

6.2

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Perris Monte Carlo Musk Extrême is a powdery, sweet unisex floral that sets rose, iris and jasmine over musk and vanilla. It opens with rose, fresh notes and aldehydes. In the heart, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine and spices fill out the floral core. The base of dry woods, vanilla, musk and animalic notes turns it sweeter and heavier, with a synthetic, oriental edge that stays present. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Avon Soft Musk and The Body Shop White Musk have a close profile.

Vapeurs Diablotines

7.6

slm - sous le manteau · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

slm - sous le manteau Vapeurs Diablotines is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around opoponax, benzoin and cistus. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. The scent comes across as one dense, warm resin: opoponax and benzoin carry the sweetness, while cistus, patchouli and clove add a spicy, woody streak. Animalic notes and castoreum bring a leathery, smoky darkness, and mandarin orange lightly brightens the weight.

Essence Oud

7.6

Ferrari · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ferrari Essence Oud is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance with oud, resin and leather, best suited to autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with saffron, rose and elemi resin, a spicy floral start. The heart holds oud, frankincense and caraway. In the base, animalic notes, labdanum and leather dominate, and it settles as a sweet, smoky, leathery oriental.

Divine Perversion

6.9

Hedonik · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hedonik Divine Perversion is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper and raspberry over a heart of caramel, rose and iris, with leather and animalic notes hardening the sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though spring has its fans too. Many read it as feminine, while a fair number call it modern. It opens with pink pepper's spice alongside the fruity sweetness of raspberry. In the heart, caramel, rose and iris make it creamy, powdery and floral. The base is dominated by woody notes, leather, animalic notes and amber, with a synthetic edge beneath the sweetness. Carolina Herrera Emerald Musk and Louis Vuitton Mille Feux have a close profile.

Varanasi

7.9

Meo Fusciuni · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni Varanasi is a unisex scent that sets the spicy resin of nutmeg, saffron and frankincense against a smoky, leathery depth of rose and oud. It opens with nutmeg, saffron, cardamom and frankincense, spicy and resinous. In the heart, rose, jasmine and ambrette add a soft floral touch while cypriol and ambergris darken the texture. The base is led by vetiver, leather and oud, with animalic notes and spikenard giving it an earthy, smoky footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though the floral heart keeps it from being one-sided. Rania J. Cuir Andalou and Montale Aoud Legend have a close profile.

Le Temps Perdu

6.6

Salle Privée · 2017

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Salle Privée Le Temps Perdu is a fresh, woody fragrance for men, softened by a powdery, creamy musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, while also earning votes for the office and evenings. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, though many read it as feminine. As a whole it smells fresh, spicy and woody. Amber and musk build a warm, creamy base, and ambrette seed absolute adds a powdery softness. Animalic notes sit in the background, giving depth beside a slightly synthetic brightness. Philly & Phill Easy for Ecstasy / Pure and ICONOfly Attache-Moi have a close profile.