The Perfume Library

Majnoon Oud Extraordinaire (2022)

8.5

Azman · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Azman Majnoon Oud Extraordinaire is a sweet, spicy and smoky oud with leathery and resinous sides, an intense oriental character written as a unisex scent. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and makes its presence felt. It opens with clove, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg for a spicy warmth, while pomegranate and coffee absolute add a dark, fruity edge. Toward the heart, tobacco, leather and rose come forward. In the base, frankincense, Thai and Assam oud, vanilla and amber build a sweet, resinous, smoky foundation.

Paradise 2.0

8.8

Sherwood · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise 2.0 is a unisex scent where coffee, oud and spice come forward, with floral, woody and leathery sides around them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a dense, full-bodied scent that reads comfortably on both men and women. The top notes of Kopi Luwak coffee, pink pepper, saffron and Sri Lankan cinnamon open spicy. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose and tobacco absolutes add a floral layer, while sandalwood and oud set it on a woody base. The base of leather, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla finishes it warm, oriental and animalic.

A Rose by Many Names

6.7

Aromas de Salazar · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Aromas de Salazar A Rose by Many Names is a unisex scent that pairs rose with tobacco, floral yet smoky and spicy. It opens bright with blood orange and bergamot, while curry leaf adds a spicy edge. In the heart, several rose absolutes and tobacco absolutes lead. In the base, amber, vanilla, leather and oud give it a sweet, smoky, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and choose it less often for the office. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Infinity

8.0

Elyon · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elyon Infinity is a unisex oriental that deepens a floral, fruity sweetness with spice and wood. Damask rose, black raspberry and wild berries give the scent its sweet, fruity side, while saffron and benzoin add a spicy warmth. Assam oud, amberwood and woody notes set all that sweetness on a dry, dense base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong, though the vote count is small. It reads as full and assertive, equally at home on men and women. Simone Andreoli Rose of Dangerous Flamenco and Widian Liwa have a close profile.

Melati Gaharu

8.9

Hunayn · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hunayn Melati Gaharu is a unisex floral and woody scent that sets tuberose and several jasmines against oud; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the vote count is small. It suits any gender, and its dense, full character sits more comfortably in cooler weather and evenings. Tuberose and red champaca open the scent, while a run of jasmines and vetiver form the heart, giving a fresh, green, creamy floral effect. At the base, Assam, Malayan, Cambodian and Chinese oud leave a sweet, oriental woodiness.

Ghazali Kashmiri

7.8

elkhaldi · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

elkhaldi Ghazali Kashmiri is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around rose and oud, for those who want something dense and oriental. It reads as a single piece: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and the other roses draw a floral frame, while Assam, Thai and Cambodian oud and red sandalwood add woody weight. Kashmiri and Himalayan musk bring a powdery, creamy softness, black truffle and hay give earthy tones, and ambergris and propolis add a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings with caution. It has been discontinued. The character is unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. Ghazali Hindi and Ghazali Kinami have a close profile.

Raspy Oud

5.7

Aromas de Salazar · 2023

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Aromas de Salazar Raspy Oud is a unisex scent built on raspberry sorbet, bergamot and oud, with green, fruity and sweet sides resting on a woody base. The top notes, raspberry sorbet and bergamot, open fresh and fruity. In the heart, raspberry leaf absolute adds a green tone, while tuberose and jasmine sambac bring floral softness. The base of Assam oud, Cambodian oud and Douglas fir turns woody and faintly animal. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling a room. It sits between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. Itinerari Olfattivi Neroli d'Acqua - Bouquet Mediterraneo and Byredo Pulp have a close profile.

Only Oud

7.4

Dixit & Zak · 2022

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Dixit & Zak Only Oud is a woody unisex scent that pairs Assam and Indian oud with Mysore sandalwood and saffron, opening on citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon forming a bright citrus layer, while Damask rose and Jasminum auriculatum add a floral softness. The heart holds champaca and hay absolute, and the base brings the two ouds, sandalwood and saffron forward. Spicy, smoky, resinous and leathery accords darken the character, with an earthy, animal side sitting in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters give longevity a high mark. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather, and it reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Those after a close profile might also look at Dior Purple Oud and Dixit & Zak Oud Rosa.

Hindi Love Affair

8.2

Faizal Privée · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Faizal Privée Hindi Love Affair pairs pink pepper and black pepper with Indian rose, turmeric and Assam oud, making a spicy, woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters rate longevity high, while opinions on sillage are a little more spread. With few votes on season or occasion, there is little to say about when it suits best; as a unisex scent it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with the warm, dry bite of pink pepper and black pepper. In the heart, Indian rose, mango ginger and turmeric build a spicy floral, while Assam oud adds a woody, leathery depth. The base of styrax and ambergris leaves a resinous, animalic warmth. Amouage Opus IX and Memoir Woman have a close profile.

Paradise

8.7

Sherwood · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise is a unisex fragrance where rose, oud and tobacco take the lead, in a floral, spicy and woody frame. The top holds cardamom, lemon, bergamot and coffee; in the heart Bulgarian rose, Philippine oud, jasmine sambac and violet dominate. The base brings tobacco absolute, benzoin, patchouli and vetiver, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the vote count is small, but it clearly wears dense and leaves a trail. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Fleur Tabac III

7.2

Miyaz Perfume · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Miyaz Perfume Fleur Tabac III is a unisex oriental that joins a full floral opening to a spicy, woody and animalic depth. The top is tuberose and jasmine, and the flowers read rich rather than soft. In the heart, tobacco and cocoa darken and sweeten the scent. The base gathers tonka bean, Assam oud, East Indian oud, Siberian musk and Mysore sandalwood; the woody, spicy and animal accords come forward while the flowers recede. Pinoy Sirun Proud of Emirates and Shalini Jardin Nocturne have a close profile.

Ood Morning V (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Vivace Perfumes · 2025

Extrait de Parfum

Vivace Perfumes Ood Morning V Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets Assam oud, leather and rose against the warmth of jasmine and tonka bean. The scent reads as a single whole: Assam oud, leather and animalic notes carry the weight, while earthy notes and patchouli deepen that darker line. Bulgarian rose, May rose and jasmine sambac add a soft floral side, and Bourbon vanilla with tonka bean brings a sweet, warm edge. Coriander and Mediterranean nuts add a spiced, nutty touch to the blend. Laurent Smal Ood Morning IV and Kolmaz Sufiyana have a close profile.

String Theory (Extrait)

8.9

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

AgarBlue

7.0

Almah Parfums 1948

Green · Spicy · Woody

Almah Parfums 1948 AgarBlue is a unisex scent that pairs three different ouds with vetiver and black pepper, leaning green and earthy. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single piece from start to finish. Assam, Sri Lankan and Cambodian oud build a woody, smoky frame, while vetiver and nagarmotha add an earthy greenness to it. Black pepper brings spice, citrus notes and chamomile lighten it a little, and musk stays in the background. A leathery shade runs alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The character is cool and smoky, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Luigi Borrelli Vicuña Wool and Ensar Oud Komrad K have a close profile.

Lux d'Assam

7.1

Faizal Privée

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Faizal Privée Lux d'Assam is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy body over an earthy, woody and resinous ground. It begins with cocoa, soil, red clay and sand, which give the opening a dry, earthy weight, while roasted clove adds spice and blackcurrant a touch of fruit. In the heart, Kashmiri rose and Taif rose carry the floral side, yuzu and guava brighten it, and Assam oud and nagarmotha bring a woody depth. At the base, labdanum and opoponax settle it into a resinous, powdery warmth. With rose and earth held side by side, it reads dry and spicy rather than sweet.

Oud Zuhal

8.2

Amouage · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Oud Zuhal is a unisex scent built on black pepper, patchouli and two kinds of oud, sitting in a sweet, spicy and woody register. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper and cardamom, giving a dry, sharp spice. In the heart, patchouli and Assam oud turn it earthy, smoky and slightly leathery. The base of Indonesian oud and amber leaves a resinous warmth; the animal tone stays in the background while the sweetness softens the whole. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong, with most voters giving high scores, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who like a dense, oriental character and can be worn by anyone. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Amouage Opus XV - King Blue have a close profile.

No. 3 Pure Attar

8.2

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 3 Pure Attar is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy and woody structure against animal, resinous and smoky tones. The top pairs Swiss stone pine, French neroli, Indian oud and civet absolute, while castoreum and Ethiopian frankincense give it a dark resinous and animal depth from the start. In the heart, geranium, jasmine absolute, Turkish rose and Egyptian rose carry the floral side, Laotian cinnamon and Brazilian nutmeg bring the spice, and Assam oud with Himalayan cedar lays a woody floor. The base softens with benzoin, amber, Bengal sandalwood and vanilla, while birch tar and Borneo oud keep the smoky character going. Voters rate it 8.2 out of 10.

The Vivaxis

8.0

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume The Vivaxis is a floral, spicy unisex scent led by Taif rose, cardamom and Vietnamese oud. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. As a whole the scent is sweet and resinous. Taif rose and champaca carry the floral side, cardamom and ginger add spice, and Vietnamese oud, Assam oud and patchouli give a woody, earthy depth. Labdanum, styrax and vanilla soften it into an oriental warmth.

Ghazali Hindi

8.7

elkhaldi · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Elkhaldi Ghazali Hindi is a floral and woody unisex scent that pairs rose with oud and musk; it has been discontinued. Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Damask rose form the floral side, while Indian oud and Assam oud set them on a woody, resinous, slightly leathery ground. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords soften it, and Himalayan musk and ambergris add a powdery, animal warmth. The notes read as a single whole rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its dense oriental build suits anyone looking for a heavy, warm signature. Elkhaldi Ghazali Kashmiri and Ghazali Kinami have a close profile.

Darkoud

6.3

Hermetica · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hermetica Darkoud is a unisex fragrance that opens with saffron, cardamom and bergamot and deepens into patchouli, Assam oud and myrrh, its floral and spicy side softened by sweetness. Its sillage is rated as good by those who voted, though the small number of votes means this is not a firm picture. It is described as unisex, and its woody, oriental build suits those who like warmer, denser scents. The top is a spicy start of saffron, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, geranium, tuberose absolute and rose absolute add a floral layer, while the base of patchouli, Assam oud and myrrh sets a woody, sweet, oriental ground. Tom Ford Oud Voyager and Birkholz Amber Intense have a close profile.

HM Royal Ghaliyah

9.8

Sulaym · 2025

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Sulaym HM Royal Ghaliyah is a floral and woody unisex scent that pairs Taif rose with three different kinds of oud. The notes read as a single whole: Taif rose gives a soft floral side, while Bangladeshian, Assam and Burmese oud carry a woody, oriental weight. Indian deer musk and ambergris add an animal warmth, and Mysore sandalwood rounds the dense blend with a creamy woodiness. It suits men and women alike and keeps its oriental, woody line from start to finish. Ensar Oud Mélange Musk SQ and Amouage Woroud have a close profile.

Soulaym

7.7

Miyaz Perfume · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Miyaz Perfume Soulaym is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy and woody character, led by oakmoss, opoponax and cinnamon. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss and cedar lay down a green, earthy base, while cinnamon and spices add warmth on top. Assam oud, castoreum and resins pull it towards a smoky, leathery, animal side, and Peru balsam and Indian sandalwood soften that edge. The oriental and resinous side stays present throughout. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it lasts a long time on skin without filling the room. It has a dense, dark profile that doesn't lean towards either gender. It has been discontinued. Amouage Epic Man and Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Kayu Kretek Batak Edition

8.8

N•O•A•M · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek Batak Edition is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance built around Indian oud, Sumatran benzoin and burley tobacco; it has been discontinued. Several oud types, cinnamon, clove and star anise form the spine of the scent, together with tobacco. Narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and white lotus add a floral layer, while Sumatran vanilla and benzoin bring a resinous sweetness. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, green base, and smoked sage deepens the smoky feel; civet and muskrat add an animal warmth. The fresh and citrus accords stay in the background, with Indonesian lime hinting at that side. Overall it moves in a dense, woody and spicy direction.

Poseidon

8.5

Sherwood · 2024

Sherwood Poseidon is a unisex perfume that opens with nutmeg, cardamom and fir needle over Calabrian bergamot, then deepens into oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued. The top notes of nutmeg, cardamom and pimento make a warm, dry start, while fir needle and Kashmiri lavender add a resinous freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and carnation absolute bring a soft floral layer, and sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a warm, powdery ground. The base darkens with Assam and Borneo oud, myrrh, labdanum and oakmoss, with tonka bean and orris absolute rounding off the edges. Sherwood Ambrosia and Masque II-II Mandala have a close profile.