The Perfume Library

№ 4 Intense

7.4

Asabi

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Asabi № 4 Intense is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity start on a sweet, spicy oriental base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it has no clear gender lean. Green and fruity notes lead the top, and the heart pairs fruity notes with aniseed. In the base, amber, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it, with a synthetic edge and a woody trace among the accords. Lattafa Ajwad and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² have a close profile.

Vinyle

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Saint Laurent Vinyle is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around aniseed, pink pepper and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, pink pepper and bergamot. In the heart, myrrh, immortelle absolute and opoponax add a resinous depth. Vanilla dominates the base, with styrax and Glycyrrhiza glabra leading it into a woody, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters are split between reading it as feminine and masculine. Moresque Seta and Initio Psychedelic Love have a close profile.

Open White

7.5

Roger & Gallet

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Open White is a fresh, powdery men's fragrance that sits between floral and sweet; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, yuzu and bergamot, which keep it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, frankincense and violet bring out the floral side. Patchouli, tonka bean and iris settle it onto a woody, creamy, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Paul Smith Man (Eau de Toilette) and Ted Lapidus Poker Face have a close profile.

Zero Plus Masculine (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Diesel · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Zero Plus Masculine Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral line with a sweet, spicy and powdery base. The top notes are aniseed, cardamom, bergamot and orange, with cardamom and nutmeg adding a spicy edge from the start. At the heart, rose, jasmine and violet carry the floral side while cinnamon keeps the spice going. In the base, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it, and heliotrope adds a powdery touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most see it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Diesel Zero Plus Feminine and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Gaya

7.3

Anfas · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Anfas Gaya is a unisex fragrance that ties fruity, gourmand sweetness to spice and wood, with a character that reads both masculine and feminine and spreads across spring to autumn. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and lean towards leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it pulls neither way. It opens with mango and pear for a sweet fruit start, while cardamom and aniseed add spice. In the heart, milk, liquorice, cedar and oud build a creamy, woody base. The base of amber, sweet notes, woods and iris closes it warm and oriental. Pantheon Sempre Mio and Sospiro Il Padrino have a close profile.

Vanille Ambre

7.2

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2001

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Ambre is a sweet, spicy gourmand for women that opens on aniseed and vanilla and settles into amber, patchouli and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. In the character votes, feminine comes out clearly ahead. Aniseed and vanilla give a sweet, lightly spiced opening. Amber at the heart turns that into a warm, oriental base. Patchouli and musk close it with a woody, powdery softness. The overall impression is dense and gourmand, leaning sweet rather than dry.

Rosa Nigra

7.5

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Filippo Sorcinelli Rosa Nigra is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, floral opening into a creamy, powdery sweetness, and it suits spring and fall days. The top holds peach, freesia and sandalwood, so a fruity brightness meets a soft floral note. The heart adds aniseed and artemisia, a spicy, faintly herbal touch. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, powdery bed, while cashmere wood gives it a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and pick it for leisure, evening and office wear. Although it is unisex, most voters find it feminine. Burberry Body Rose Gold Limited Edition and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Oud Deneii / Tabac Licorii

7.8

Maison Incens · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Maison Incens Oud Deneii / Tabac Licorii is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Liquorice and aniseed open with a sweet, spicy edge. The heart holds violet and tobacco, the tobacco pulling the floral side towards something dry and smoky. In the base, amber, musk and Tonkin musk soften the scent, while marine notes lighten its weight. Woody, resinous and leathery accords round out its warm, oriental character.

Une Ville. Un Parfum - 05 Shanghai

8.1

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 05 Shanghai is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on almond, bergamot and aniseed and moves into a floral heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang. At the start, almond and aniseed give a sweet, lightly spicy tone while bergamot brightens it. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and mimosa add a soft, powdery floral feel. A woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedar is sweetened by vanilla, and the scent dries down warm and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued; Miller Harris La Pluie and Hermès Vanille Galante have a close profile.

Must pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) / Must de Cartier pour Homme

8.0

Cartier · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Must pour Homme / Must de Cartier pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and green freshness over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and evening, night out and leisure wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange for citrus freshness, while aniseed and olive leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and ginger bring spice in the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten it, with vetiver and cedar leaving a dry, woody finish.

Shingl

7.3

Xerjoff · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Shingl is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy character; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, aniseed, basil and davana, a cool and herbal beginning. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli, rum and iris add a woody, powdery depth. Ambergris, musk and vanilla in the base soften and sweeten it, while the fruity and gourmand sides stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Clive Christian L for Women and Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Silver Rain (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

La Prairie · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, apple and blackberry, moves through magnolia and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood and vanilla, a fresh, fruity and sweet-woody scent for women. The top is bright with bergamot, apple and blackberry, while coriander and aniseed add a light spice. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and rose give a soft floral core, and sugar and plum deepen the sweetness. The base leans on sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, with patchouli and oud adding a woody depth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Prairie Silver Rain (Sheer Mist) and Harry Lehmann Sucre.

Kiss Me Tender

7.2

Nicolaï · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender is a feminine blend of sweet, powdery and spicy flowers; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and also works in the evening. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter almond, lemon and aniseed. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom make a floral, spicy mix, with heliotrope carrying the powdery side. Vanilla, musk and opoponax sweeten and soften the base. Nicolaï Kiss Me Intense and Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle have a close profile.

Plus Plus Masculine (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Diesel · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Plus Plus Masculine Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading and evening or night out far behind. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, orange, heliotrope and palm leaf, keeping things fresh and citrusy. The heart brings jasmine, violet, sage and cardamom, mixing floral and spicy sides. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and cinnamon take over, leaving a sweet, spicy finish. Montblanc Individuel and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Forest Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)

6.1

Birkholz

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Birkholz Forest Fantasy Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with aniseed, rosemary and lime, with a fresh, citrusy, green character. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though it is unisex. The top has aniseed, rosemary and lime; in the heart, apple, lavender and geranium add a green, airy feel while gaiac wood leaves a woody trace. Pink pepper and mint in the base tie coolness to spice. Aquatic and synthetic tones keep it clean and light. Birkholz Ocean Hills and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Chandlery

7.2

Pineward · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Pineward Chandlery is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent built around jasmine, tuberose and sandalwood, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, split evenly between the two, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It doesn't settle on one gender: votes divide almost equally between feminine and masculine. Jasmine and tuberose form the floral heart, with cinnamon, carnation and aniseed adding spice. Vanilla sweetens it, while sandalwood, vetiver and beeswax give a woody, resinous warmth. Lavender and deertongue add a green edge.

Le Mâle in Blue

7.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle in Blue is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance with a soft, powdery and creamy feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business use close behind. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Aniseed opens with a spicy freshness, and lavender in the heart rounds it out. Benzoin in the base adds a resinous sweetness, and the scent settles into a creamy, powdery softness. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Le Feu d'Issey Light

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey Light is a fresh yet sweet floral for women, opening with aniseed, coconut and bergamot and softening into milk and caramel. The top is aniseed, coconut, mahogany and bergamot. In the heart, hydrangea, jasmine and rose form a floral base, while milk and caramel round it into a gourmand sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery, faintly oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It reads mostly feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum).

Private Session

7.6

Jacques Zolty · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jacques Zolty Private Session is a fruity, sweet gourmand that softens tart raspberry with cream and vanilla, and it reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with raspberry, lemon and aniseed together: the fruit stays tart while the aniseed adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, myrrh and cream bring a creamy softness. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and cedarwood settle the sweetness onto a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, and very few pick summer. It leans towards leisure time, nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine, though some call it modern. Pana Dora Moonlight and MAD Parfumeur Midnight have a similar profile.

Ténéré (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Rabanne · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Ténéré Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance where citrus and green notes sit on a resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lemon alongside lavender, rosemary and green notes. The heart adds tarragon, jasmine, cinnamon and honey, giving a floral, spicy and slightly sweet layer. The base of amber, cedar, vetiver and leather dries down woody, resinous and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and wear spreads from daily and leisure to nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Ralph Lauren Safari for Men and Rochas Globe.

Ocean Royale (Eau de Toilette)

4.0

James Bond 007 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

James Bond 007 Ocean Royale Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance led by citrus and aquatic accords, and it suits leisure and everyday wear. It opens cool with marine notes, aniseed, lime and bergamot. Toward the heart, cedarwood, teakwood and iris give it a woody frame. In the base, gaiac wood, Jamaican coffee and sandalwood soften the sweetness, while the fruity and synthetic sides stay present. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads modern and masculine. Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette and Montblanc Legend Spirit have a close profile.

Boss Life

8.7

Bujairami

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Bujairami Boss Life is a unisex fragrance that links a bright opening of bergamot, cardamom and lemon to a resinous, smoky base of frankincense, oud and amber. In the top, bergamot, lemon and cardamom give a fresh but spicy start, sharpened by Sichuan pepper and elemi resin. The heart brings saffron, rose and patchouli forward. The base settles into a sweet, creamy, woody ground of vanilla, musk and labdanum, with birch and oud carrying the smoky note. Voters find its longevity and sillage very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards night outs and evenings. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra have a close profile.

Engel Dark

7.3

Rammstein · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rammstein Engel Dark is a unisex scent that layers spice, wood and smoke over a sweet floral base, suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Magnolia and aniseed open with a sweet floral note edged with spice. At the heart, fig, blackcurrant and ylang-ylang bring a fruity, creamy softness, and sandalwood and cashmere settle it onto a woody, smoky, resinous base. A synthetic tone is clearly present.

Liquo

7.5

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Angela Ciampagna Liquo is a unisex scent built around lemon, Provençal lavender and liquorice, moving between fresh and sweet. It opens with lemon, Provençal lavender and violet, which give it a green, floral freshness. In the heart, aniseed, liquorice, coumarin and straw turn it gourmand and spicy. Vetiver, tonka bean and frankincense leave a woody, earthy and creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a solid following too. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Durance Brin de Lavande and Roger & Gallet Open White.