The Perfume Library

Inara (Black)

7.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Afnan Perfumes Inara (Black) is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy character with a leathery, oriental base. It opens with aromatic, fresh and woody notes. Amber and spicy notes warm the heart, and leathery and musky notes settle underneath. The overall impression is clean and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen more often for leisure, nights out and evenings. Ajmal Watani Akhdar and Al Halal Rahma have a close profile.

D Collection

8.0

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara D Collection is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance where citrus and fruit sit over a creamy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. It wears as an easygoing, everyday scent that leaves a soft trail without pushing itself forward. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. The top opens with aromatic notes and lemon for a bright start. In the heart, pineapple, apple, violet and cedarwood blend fruity sweetness with floral and woody touches. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, musk and amber closes it warm and creamy.

Rubin Fumée

7.1

LPDO · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

LPDO Rubin Fumée is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters pick it most for evening, leisure and night-out wear, with daily and office use trailing behind. It opens with nutmeg, davana and aromatic notes in a spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, patchouli and floral notes build a woody, smoky core. The base of musk, tonka bean, ambergris and gourmand notes carries it into a fruity, sweet, oriental warmth.

Halloween Blue Drop

6.0

Halloween · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Esteemed Musk

6.2

Sentier

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sentier Esteemed Musk is a fresh, earthy unisex scent in which citrus and floral notes rest on a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, while few choose it for nights out. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, bright and clean. Jasmine and aromatic notes sit in the heart. Patchouli, cedarwood and musky notes settle the base into something earthy and woody. Caia Bisou and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.

Sweet Darkness (Extrait de Parfum)

5.9

Superz.

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Sweet Darkness Extrait de Parfum is a dark-leaning unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy start with a smoky, sweet base. Green and aromatic notes open alongside tobacco and Indian hemp, then sweet and balsamic notes soften around coffee in the heart. Oud, amber, woody and smoky notes dominate the base. Green and sweet lead the accords, while leathery, earthy and animal touches stay in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. The dense, dark build and the woody, smoky base suit cooler weather best. It can sit comfortably on either men or women. Afnan Perfumes Tobacco Rush and Nusuk Mshari have a close profile.

Mandala (Extrait de Parfum)

9.1

Henry Jacques

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Mandala Extrait de Parfum is a spicy, smoky and leathery unisex scent, with a resinous, woody character that dominates. It opens with aromatic notes, lavender and clove, giving a spicy start. In the heart, opoponax, leather and oud come forward, and the scent turns smoky and animalic. The base settles into a woody, resinous ground of cedarwood, labdanum and sandalwood. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. As a concentrated, dense scent, it sits more comfortably in cool weather and in the evening. It suits men and women alike. Those after a similar profile may also look at Dior Leather Oud and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant.

Intense Black

7.1

Lomani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lomani Intense Black is a men's fragrance that moves from a bright opening of Calabrian lemon, Mexican pink pepper and Italian bergamot to a warm, smoky base of frankincense, sandalwood and oud. The opening leans on citrus and spice: lemon and bergamot keep it fresh while pink pepper adds a sharper edge. In the heart, Persian galbanum brings a green note, African nutmeg a spicy warmth and Atlas cedar a woody frame. The base of frankincense, musk, Indian sandalwood and oud ends on a resinous, earthy, smoky note. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are tentative. With its fresh opening and oriental base, it reads as a masculine scent. Voters also rate its value for money highly.

Alfa Romeo Blue

6.3

Alfa Romeo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alfa Romeo Blue is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh, citrusy character with an aquatic lightness. It leans towards everyday wear: most voters pick daily and leisure settings, with business and sport following. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. It opens with aromatic and fougère notes, while fruity and floral notes make up the heart. Patchouli and dry woods sit in the base, and spicy and woody touches stay in the background beneath the freshness. A synthetic sheen runs through the overall impression. Perfumes with a close profile include Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive His Passion.

Chalain (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Henry Jacques · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Chalain Extrait de Parfum opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous oriental character, classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place at work and for daily wear. Geranium, aromatic notes and citrus notes sketch a fresh frame at the start. In the heart, jasmine, iris and spicy notes add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, musk and opoponax carries it into a creamy, sweet warmth with a slightly animal edge. Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and Robert Piguet Baghari (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Leather

8.4

Bella Bellissima · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Bella Bellissima White Leather is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the ratings come from a small number of voters. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Guava blossom, cedar leaf and green notes lead the opening. Rose, orris root, patchouli and oud form the heart. In the base, leather, amber and vanilla sweeten the scent, while sandalwood and moss give it a woody footing. Spicy and oriental touches run through the accords.

Solution No. 1

6.6

Off-White · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Off-White Solution No. 1 is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and kelp in a fresh, aquatic way, then settles onto vetiver and patchouli. The top holds bergamot, aromatic notes, camphor tree and clary sage, giving a green, slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, kelp and sand add an aquatic, faintly earthy feel. The base of vetiver, patchouli, ambergris and sandalwood dries down into a soft, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Bois 1920 Cannabis Salata and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Eau de Cologne

7.8

Caron · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Eau de Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with aromatic and citrus notes and settles on oakmoss and musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Voters mostly pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office. More call it masculine than feminine, but a good share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top is led by aromatic and citrus notes, with floral and woody notes in the heart. Oakmoss and musk dry down underneath. It carries a fresh, green chypre feel, while the fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Monotheme Pompelmo and Al Rehab Silver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ask

5.8

Maiora Parfum

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Maiora Parfum Ask is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around sea salt, myrtle and juniper berry. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender, and its fresh, green character suits warmer weather best. It opens with sea salt, myrtle, sea breeze and juniper berry, which set a cool, salty tone. In the heart, eucalyptus, water jasmine and geranium push that toward a green, aromatic feel. The base of patchouli, pine, amber, musk and cedarwood adds a woody, spicy footing, with a somewhat synthetic texture.

2010: Oriental, Heritage, Tradition

6.9

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions 2010: Oriental, Heritage, Tradition is a unisex scent built around saffron, spices and dark woods. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, both a little above the middle of the scale. Few people have voted so far, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on either. It opens with woody, aromatic and floral notes alongside cedar, a light frame. In the heart, saffron, spices, balsamic notes and resins add a warm, sweetish weight. The base of musk, dark woods and sweet notes leaves a soft trail. The floral and sweet accords are balanced by spicy and woody ones, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

11.0

7.3

Zara

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Zara 11.0 is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that carries citrus and fruit freshness into the sweetness of vanilla and amber. The notes read as a single whole: apple and citrus zest give a bright fruity side, while pink pepper and spices sharpen it slightly. Vanilla, amber and musk add a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and cedarwood and patchouli set a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters choose it most for leisure and daytime wear, and it also finds a place on nights out and in the office. It is an easy, not-too-heavy masculine scent.

Zagar

8.1

Blend Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Blend Oud Zagar is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, floral start into the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and oud. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and suits men and women alike. The top brings orange blossom, yuzu and coconut for a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, Taif rose and iris carry the floral side, softened by strawberry leaf and almond blossom. The base settles on vanilla, tonka bean, oud and amber, which turn it sweet, spicy and creamy.

Onyx Gold

8.2

Khadlaj

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Khadlaj Onyx Gold opens with aromatic notes and vanilla, then softens into lavender and powdery notes: a fresh, sweet fragrance aimed at men. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, with longevity rated 7.9 out of 10. The number of votes is small, so that verdict is tentative. It is classed as a masculine fragrance; there are not enough votes to point to a season or occasion. Aromatic notes meet vanilla at the start, with lavender and powdery notes in the heart and musk and vetiver underneath. The overall feel is fresh, floral and sweet, with spicy and creamy shades in the background and a slightly synthetic sheen. Câline Très Jolie and Prada Luna Rossa Sport have a close profile.

Zara Men — Cities Collection: 04 Vancouver Hornby Street Downtown

6.3

Zara

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Men — Cities Collection: 04 Vancouver Hornby Street Downtown is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity core inside a sweet, woody frame. Red apple, aromatic notes and patchouli read as one whole. The apple keeps it fresh and sweet, while patchouli adds a woody, resinous depth; a faint smoky, synthetic edge stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the vote count is small, so that verdict is tentative. It reads as a masculine scent. Zara Men — Denim Collection: 01 Rinse Wash and Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Coral Fantasy have a close profile.

Ocean Infusion

6.5

Reynolds and REYNØLDS · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Reynolds and REYNØLDS Ocean Infusion is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance led by citrus, and it sits closest to leisure and everyday wear. Lime, bergamot and mandarin orange open it with a bright citrus lift, while clove and galbanum add a spicy, green edge. In the heart, violet and iris bring a soft, powdery turn. The base of vetiver, musky notes and aquatic notes keeps it clean and watery, with a synthetic side among its accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though on a small number of votes. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most, with sport and business close behind, and night out and evening further back. The light, easy character suits those settings.

Gold Dust (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Superz.

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Gold Dust Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around cinnamon, vanilla and amber. It opens with Italian bergamot and aromatic notes, then moves quickly into the warmth of cinnamon. Woody and balsamic notes lead the heart, and in the base amber and vanilla sweeten while smoky, powdery and musky notes give it a creamy, gourmand footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back this up. Its warm, dense character suggests cooler weather and evenings out. Initio Side Effect and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Bruce Willis Personal Edition

6.4

LR · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

LR Bruce Willis Personal Edition is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus notes and black pepper, with tobacco in the heart and leather and oud underneath. The opening is fresh, lightly fruity and spicy, led by citrus notes and black pepper. Aromatic notes and tobacco form the heart, while leather and oud give the base a woody, leathery weight. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as masculine. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) and David Beckham Beyond (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Company's Garden

7.8

Saint d'Ici

Fresh · Floral · Green

Saint d'Ici The Company's Garden is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against a floral and woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score the longevity high, though the small number of votes makes these ratings a rough guide. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward masculine or feminine. The notes read as a single whole: woods, aromatic notes, floral notes and herbaceous notes. Fresh and green accords lead, a spicy and resinous side warms them, and earthy and oriental touches keep a garden-like air in the background.

Armour

7.3

English Laundry · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Woody

English Laundry Armour is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lemon zest, bergamot and lavender. It opens bright, with lemon zest and bergamot, and aromatic notes add a slightly green edge. In the heart, lavender and geranium lead while rose stays in the background and softens the sharpness. Patchouli, oakmoss and musk give the base a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so take this loosely. The fresh citrus character suits daytime wear and warmer weather, and it reads clearly masculine. Moudon Temptation and Anfar London Intense Sport have a close profile.