The Perfume Library

Diwan

8.6

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Diwan is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters find its longevity and sillage very strong. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, while summer is rarely chosen. More voters call it masculine, though feminine and modern votes are there too. Cardamom, apple and rose open on a fruity, floral brightness. Saffron, honey and oud come forward in the heart, and vanilla, caramel and leather settle into a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. The Spirit of Dubai Aamal and Baz have a close profile.

Byzance

7.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ormonde Jayne Byzance is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex fragrance led by milk, Bourbon vanilla and suede. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Voters tend to read it as feminine and modern. It opens with milk, pink pepper and blackcurrant bud, sweet with a touch of spice. In the heart, cashmeran, white woods and orris butter add a soft floral, woody, powdery feel. The base of Bourbon vanilla, suede, moss and balsamic notes closes it warm, creamy and slightly leathery. Creed Delphinus and Burberry Goddess Parfum have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Flor de Café

7.8

Annette Neuffer · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Flor de Café pairs coffee blossom and coffee absolute with tuberose and frangipani, sweetened by vanilla and cocoa into a floral, gourmand scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Most see it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, bitter orange and clementine, with galbanum and Indian bay leaf adding a green edge. The heart is white florals, tuberose, frangipani, champaca and ylang-ylang, alongside the coffee notes. The base settles into Bourbon vanilla, cocoa, tonka bean and patchouli, and the woody, resinous warmth leaves it sweet and creamy.

Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends Eau de Parfum is a fruity, spicy and sweet gourmand with an oriental feel, classed as a women's fragrance. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. Votes spread fairly evenly across leisure, night out, daily wear and evening, while office use is chosen less. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so some read it as crossing gender lines. It opens with pineapple and cinnamon, a fruity brightness warmed by spice. In the heart, vanilla and balsamic notes push it towards a creamy sweetness. The base of patchouli, amber and coumarin takes over as it dries, leaving an oriental warmth with a synthetic edge.

Monarch

8.4

Vertus

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Monarch is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character against the warmth of spice and resin. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and works for evenings too. More than half of voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Pepper, juniper and lemon keep the opening crisp and bright. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and clove, where the green and spicy sides become clearer. In the base, moss, musk, woody and balsamic notes soften it onto a warm footing. Its profile is close to Truefitt & Hill Apsley and Victorinox Swiss Army Forest.

Dark Vinyl Musk

7.8

Bohoboco · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bohoboco Dark Vinyl Musk is a dark-toned unisex scent that sets resin, smoke and leather beneath a floral, spicy heart, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and it also gets worn at leisure. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with rose, sandalwood and cistus. In the heart, styrax, frankincense and balsamic notes add a resinous, smoky warmth. The base brings musk, amber, labdanum and leathery notes, and the powdery, woody side settles onto a leathery bed.

Tanger

7.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Tanger opens on Italian mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and ylang-ylang, a fresh, citrusy and floral scent that is unisex. It is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions; it leans somewhat feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Regina. The top is bright with mandarin and bergamot, softened by the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang. The heart brings cashmeran, neroli and rose, and the base of amber, Bourbon vanilla, balsamic notes and moss settles it into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Tonka (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Solinotes · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Imperial Peacock (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Alexandre.J · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Vici Leather

7.1

Electimuss · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Electimuss Vici Leather is a spicy, smoky unisex scent built around leather and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with absinthe wormwood, pink pepper and cinnamon, which give it a sharp, spicy edge. Leather and tuberose sit in the heart, where the floral side is balanced by leathery and animal accords. Balsamic notes and amber in the base add a resinous warmth and soften it.

Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Lights is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones lead; it has been discontinued. It opens with marine notes, green mandarin orange and cardamom. In the heart, cypress, Provençal lavender, rosemary and mastic absolute build a green, lightly spicy feel. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and Guatemala patchouly leaves a woody floor, while a synthetic sheen keeps the scent clean. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn also getting a share. It is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and business, with sport close behind. It reads as masculine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Giò Profondo and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre.

Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه

8.9

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Arabian Oud Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه is a unisex scent where jasmine and pink pepper open onto vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs jasmine, pink pepper and balsamic notes in a fresh, floral and spicy start. At the heart, vanilla, chestnut and cream take over, turning the scent sweet and creamy. Cashmere wood and sandalwood form a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though votes are spread fairly evenly across all four seasons. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and daily wear is not out of reach. Masculine and modern votes are level, with a solid share for feminine too.

Diamond in the Sky

7.8

Haute Fragrance Company · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Haute Fragrance Company Diamond in the Sky is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper, saffron and caramel and settles into amber and Bourbon vanilla. Up top, the spicy warmth of pink pepper and saffron meets the sweetness of caramel. In the heart, cashmere wood and white woods lay down a woody base. At the bottom, amber, Bourbon vanilla and balsamic notes carry it into a creamy, soft sweetness, with a synthetic sparkle running through the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some votes for daytime and the office too. It reads feminine. Charlotte Tilbury Love Frequency and Creed Carmina have a close profile.

Safina

6.6

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Safina is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the occasions it suits. Feminine is the most common character vote, though masculine gets a fair share too. Rhubarb, bergamot, lemon and green notes open it crisp and citrusy. Jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang soften the heart into something floral. In the base, patchouli, moss, sandalwood and castoreum settle into a woody, faintly animal chypre feel. Chanel 31 Rue Cambon and Jean Couturier Coriandre have a close profile.

Nikos

7.3

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sikelia - Acque di Sicilia Nikos is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent with a green, lightly spicy edge, suited to everyday and leisure wear. Nikos leans towards spring and summer; most voters pick summer, with spring close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with business and sport not far off. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It reads slightly more masculine to voters, though many call it feminine too, and a good share see it as modern. The top opens with pine, sea breeze and bergamot, cool, green and citrusy. Aldehydes, sage and iris sit in the heart. In the base, balsamic notes, jasmine, seawater and ambergris keep the salty, aquatic mood going. For a close profile, Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive and Creed Himalaya are worth a look.

Makkah

7.2

Al Haramain

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Makkah is a floral, fruity unisex scent that pairs strawberry, jasmine and orange blossom in the heart with a sweet base of vanilla, musk and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time are where it is worn most, and voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens with fresh notes, then strawberry, jasmine and orange blossom fill the heart. The base is led by powdery and balsamic notes, vanilla, musk and amber. Sweet, gourmand and resinous accords give it a soft, warm, oriental feel. Lattafa Ser Al Khulood Gold and Lattafa Ajwad have a close profile.

Al Bashiq

8.0

Nabeel

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nabeel Al Bashiq is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that opens on cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with oud and frankincense at its heart. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom come first, with leather and pine giving the opening a hard edge. At the heart, oud, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum build a heavy, resinous core. The base brings amber, tobacco, vanilla and patchouli; the scent sweetens but stays smoky, animalic and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most voters. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Lamar Noir

7.9

Kajal · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kajal Lamar Noir is a unisex scent that sets the fruity brightness of violet, green apple and bergamot against the smoky warmth of sandalwood, leather and oud. It opens with violet, green apple, tropical fruits and bergamot, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, rose, geranium, caramel and vanilla come forward, with balsamic notes softening the sugar. The base of sandalwood, leather, oud and amber settles into a woody, animalic, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine, though many also call it modern. Close in profile are French Avenue Azzure Aoud and Orientica Leather Oudh.

Bay Rum

5.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Bay Rum is a green, spicy men's fragrance with a sweet edge, suited to relaxed autumn and winter days. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for leisure time. Voters mostly see it as masculine and classic. As a whole it carries a spicy, resinous air: cinnamon, clove, cardamom and pimento come forward, while bay rum and laurel set a green, woody base. Citrus notes and orange blossom add a soft, fruity sweetness. There is an earthy side too. Thomas Sabo Rebel at Heart and Andrea Maack Flux have a close profile.

Golden Hours

7.7

elef. · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

elef. Golden Hours is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which dewberry, lemon and bergamot open over honey and vanilla. It starts with the fruity sweetness of dewberry brightened by citrus, then honey and vanilla bring a creamy weight. In the dry-down, Siam benzoin and balsamic notes leave a resinous, spicy warmth, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outings close behind. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine.

Jasmin Noir L'Elixir

8.0

Bvlgari · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir L'Elixir is a sweet, powdery and slightly smoky floral built around jasmine sambac, tuberose and almond, suited to women and to evening wear. It opens with candied bergamot and candied orange for a sweet brightness, while pink pepper adds a touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac and tuberose lead and almond brings a soft gourmand edge. The base of musk, balsam fir and balsamic notes settles into a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and daytime or office wear well behind. It reads feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Oriental Brûlant and Balmain Ambre Gris have a close profile.

Oud Lail Maleki

7.2

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Oud Lail Maleki is a men's perfume that opens with pink pepper, saffron and plum and settles into sandalwood, vanilla and leather, a floral, spicy scent softened by sweetness. Pink pepper, saffron and plum lead the top, with ozonic notes lifting it. In the heart, jasmine, iris and freesia build a floral backdrop. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and leather turns sweet, woody and resinous. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, and most voters read it as masculine. Moresque Scirocco and Francesca Dell'Oro Page 29 have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XI: Castagno is a discontinued unisex fragrance built around green, balsamic and woody notes. It reads as one piece: a fresh, leafy green feel sits on a warm, resinous and balsamic base with a woody backbone. Sweet, spicy and powdery accords soften it and add a creamy texture. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. More voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Fabergé Hero (Eau de Toilette) and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano X: Olivo have a close profile.