The Perfume Library

Nouveau Monde

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde is a dark, sweet and spicy fragrance for men, weighted down by woody, resinous and smoky tones. Saffron and cocoa bring a sweet, spicy warmth, while patchouli, Assam oud and frankincense settle it onto a woody, resinous, smoky base. Blackcurrant adds a fruity touch inside the dense blend. With leathery and animal facets alongside the oriental accord, the scent turns rich and rough-edged. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters mostly read it as masculine and classic.

Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco

8.1

Amouage · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. The top notes of elemi resin, cardamom and bergamot set up a fresh spiciness, while tobacco absolute, Bulgarian rose and osmanthus absolute give the heart a soft, rounded sweetness. It dries down on benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean, with assam oud and birch tar adding a smoky, woody depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Creed Oud Zarian.

Fleur du Désert

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Fleur du Désert is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Nights out and evenings lead the occasions, while few choose it for the office. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. Jasmine, orange blossom and Rosa centifolia form a floral base, which honey and cinnamon sweeten and warm. Assam oud and Ambrox add a woody depth, while ambrette seed brings a powdery, creamy softness.

Nuit de Feu

7.1

Louis Vuitton · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Louis Vuitton Nuit de Feu is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole. Leather, Assam oud, two kinds of frankincense and incense resin build a woody, spicy, smoky base, while ambrette seed and musk soften it and add an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out; spring and summer trail far behind. In the character votes masculine leads, with classic second. Boadicea the Victorious Intricate and Guerlain Cuir Intense have a close profile.

Opus XIII - Silver Oud

8.0

Amouage · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud is a spicy, smoky woody oriental, unisex, with leathery, animalic and resinous sides that give it a dense, dark character. Patchouli, cypriol and Virginia cedar open it; in the heart, Bourbon vanilla absolute softens the edge of Assam oud. The base of gaiac wood, castoreum, birch and ambrarome dries down earthy and leathery. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; it is voted masculine more than anything else. Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh and Le Labo Oud 27 have a close profile.

Al-Khatt

7.4

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Al-Khatt is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet and spicy frame over a woody, resinous oud base. It lasts very strongly and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, while summer and the office come well behind. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it can sit comfortably on either. It opens with Italian bergamot and Jasmine sambac, with cashmeran at the heart. In the base, white oud, Bangladeshian oud and Assam oud lead, while Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten and soften the woods. An animal edge also runs through the accords.

Opus XV - King Blue

7.7

Amouage · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Opus XV - King Blue pairs blackcurrant with leather and Assam oud, setting fruity sweetness against a smoky, woody depth in a unisex scent. It wears strong, with very strong longevity and a clear trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The top opens fruity and spicy with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and pink pepper. Amber and frankincense add a resinous warmth in the heart. The base of leather, oak wood, sandalwood, Assam oud and patchouli settles it into a smoky, woody, animalic character. Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde and Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Orom

8.5

Bvlgari · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Orom is a unisex perfume with a sweet, spicy character, woody and resinous with a smoky, leathery edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine than anything else, though it works as a unisex scent. Memo Paris Cappadocia and Memo Paris Palais Bourbon have a close profile. The scent reads as one woody, creamy whole. Virginia cedar and Australian sandalwood build the dry woody body, while Assam oud adds a smoky depth. Blond suede brings a soft leathery touch, and Siam benzoin with Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens it all.

Stricker

7.3

Pana Dora · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Pana Dora Stricker is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and floral before settling into a spicy, woody warmth. Thyme and saffron open with a spicy coolness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and aldehydes bring a floral, slightly synthetic brightness. White musk, ambroxan and Assam oud ground the base in a woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Although unisex, voters tend to read it as masculine. Lady Vengeance and Secret Tonka share a close profile.

Ruby

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Ruby is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, with floral and spicy sides resting on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and red frangipani give it a floral warmth, while Ceylonese cinnamon, clove and Persian saffron sharpen that warmth with spice. Bourbon vanilla and rum sweeten it and add a creamy softness, and oud, sandalwood and ambergris build a smoky, woody, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Character votes favour masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris and L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer Extrême have a close profile.

Pur Oud

5.1

Louis Vuitton · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Louis Vuitton Pur Oud is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around Assam oud, with spicy and resinous sides. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. It leans masculine in character, and many also call it classic. Assam oud dominates; earthy, leathery and animal tones give it an edge, while spicy and oriental accords add warmth. Ambrettolide and Helvetolide® soften that dense core and smooth its rough edges. Kemi 'Ilm and Sulaym HM Badshah have a close profile.

Majnoon

8.4

Azman · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Azman Majnoon is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with clove, saffron and cinnamon, while coffee absolute and pomegranate add a fruity sweetness. In the heart, tobacco, leather and rose come forward, softened by tonka bean. The base of Thai oud, frankincense, vanilla and amber leaves a resinous, woody, slightly animalic warmth. Azman Majnoon Oud Extraordinaire and Prin Anatolia have a close profile.

Alhambra Oud

8.9

Ramón Monegal · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ramón Monegal Alhambra Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a smoky, resinous, leathery oud beneath a floral and sweet surface. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, yet reads modern and works as a unisex scent. It opens with Assam oud softened by apple and orange blossom, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose and jasmine lay a floral veil while the oud carries on underneath. The base of birch, ambroxan and oud turns woody, smoky and slightly animalic. Dior Cuir Cannage and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Safari Extreme have a close profile.

'Ilm

8.0

Kemi · 2014

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Kemi 'Ilm is a unisex fragrance built entirely on oud, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic side as well. It opens on Assam oud, moves to Bangladeshian oud in the heart and settles on Laotian oud, so the whole scent circles through different shades of oud. A woody, smoky, leathery character dominates, with spicy, resinous and earthy touches alongside and a fruity sweetness in the background. Ashworth Oud Oud Sylhet Orchard and Louis Vuitton Pur Oud have a close profile.

Myriad

7.3

Louis Vuitton · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Myriad is a unisex scent for cold-weather evenings, built around rose and spice. It has a floral, sweet core: Bulgarian rose and French Rosa centifolia sit alongside saffron and cocoa. Assam oud, moss, ambrette and white musk ground that sweetness in a woody, leathery base and add an animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. A few more voters call it masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde and Montale Golden Aoud have a close profile.

Siberian Musk III

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Areej Le Doré Siberian Musk III is a unisex scent for spring and autumn days and evenings out, fresh at first with woody and animal tones underneath; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, a fair number choose winter, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear lead, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with pine, bergamot, lime and mandarin orange. In the heart, cypress, galbanum and spices add a green, spicy edge, softened by Siberian deer musk and Indian sandalwood. The base of musk, patchouli, Assam oud and amber leaves a resinous, chypre trail.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

Her Majesty the Oud

7.6

Atkinsons · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Atkinsons Her Majesty the Oud is an oriental fragrance for women that sets floral and fruity sweetness against spice, leather and a woody depth. It opens with red berries and osmanthus, a bright, fruity start. In the heart, saffron, iris and Turkish rose balance the floral side with spice. As it settles, vanilla sweetness, leather and Assam oud darken it into a warm, woody and leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is seen as better suited to evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it classic or masculine. Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi and Nishane Nefs have a close profile.

Al Oud

8.2

Areej Le Doré · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Areej Le Doré Al Oud is a smoky, resinous oud scent that suits fall and winter days; it is unisex but leans masculine, and it has been discontinued. It opens with oud resin and bergamot, deepens into patchouli, Cambodian oud and coumarin at the heart, and dries down on Assam oud. Spicy and woody accords lead, with oriental, animal and earthy tones alongside, while the coumarin softens the edges a little. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as classic and masculine. Serge Lutens Bois Roi d'Agalloche and Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud have a close profile.

Emerald

8.3

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Emerald is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, nights out and relaxed leisure wear, though it reads more masculine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Most voters also place it in the evening, night out and leisure. On character, masculine leads, followed by classic and feminine. It opens with saffron, black pepper, cinnamon and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, rose, magnolia and vanilla add a soft, sweet floral touch. The base rests on oud, vetiver and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal accords deepening the dark mood.

Mandarava

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Mandarava is a dense unisex scent that joins floral notes with green, spicy and woody tones in a chypre frame. Jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose, gardenia and champaca form the floral side. Oakmoss and vetiver lay a green, earthy base, while cinnamon, cumin and coriander bring the spice. Amber, frankincense, myrrh and Assam oud add a resinous, smoky warmth, and civet leaves an animal trace. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. In character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. Parfum Prissana Thichila and Prin Ganja Kasturi have a close profile.

BD

8.0

Mallo · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Mallo BD is a unisex scent that pairs the animalic, leathery weight of Canadian castoreum, Ethiopian civet and Assam oud with Jasminum grandiflorum and the resinous warmth of liquidambar; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Castoreum and civet lay an animalic, leathery ground, and oud adds a woody heaviness. Jasminum grandiflorum brings a floral, green streak, while liquidambar rounds everything off with spicy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear and is rarely chosen for the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it genuinely reads as unisex. Miyaz Perfume Agar Agave and Segantini Parfum Luce di Segantini have a close profile.

Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan is a floral, sweet and resinous oud, dark and dense in character, with spicy and animalic touches; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and leisure time. It reads more masculine to most, though some find it feminine. Assam, Borneo, Papua, Burmese and Sumatran oud form the backbone, while Peru balsam, vanilla and ambergris soften that woody core with a creamy, sweet warmth. Rose, mimosa, hyacinth and blue lotus add a floral layer, castoreum and Tonkin musk bring animalic depth, and oakmoss and vetiver give it a dry, earthy ground.

Ottoman Empire

9.0

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire is a dense, warm unisex fragrance in which rose and spice meet oud over a resinous base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to both. It opens with Jamaican pepper, cardamom and several roses alongside jasmine and frangipani. In the heart, Assam oud, saffron attar, cinnamon and nutmeg build a spicy, woody warmth. Myrrh, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss hold the base in a soft, resinous bed. Ottoman Empire Part II and Ottoman Empire IV have a close profile.