The Perfume Library

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.

Rituale

7.6

Mendittorosa · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mendittorosa Rituale is a unisex scent that ties a floral, fruity heart to a sweet, spicy and resinous woodiness, with an animal touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with lavender, Italian bergamot and dodecanal. The heart holds jasmine, rose and narcissus, while raspberry, pomegranate and blackcurrant carry the fruity side. In the base, beeswax, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody, powdery ground, and hyraceum and white musk leave a soft, animal trace. Senyokô La Tsarine and Francesca Bianchi Encounters have a close profile.

Per Fumum: A Sanctified Rose

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: A Sanctified Rose is a unisex scent that sets rose, resin and spice inside a sweet, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure and nights out the leading occasions. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; both get an equal share of votes. It opens with Indian bay leaf, frankincense, elemi resin and black pepper, a spiced, resinous start. In the heart, Turkish rose and Persian rose are softened by labdanum and orris root. The base of Peru balsam, Bourbon vanilla, oud and Indian sandalwood leaves an earthy, sweet warmth. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica have a close profile.

Secrets du Paradis Rouge

7.3

Jul et Mad · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Jul et Mad Secrets du Paradis Rouge is a unisex-classified scent in which citrus and flowers meet on a sweet, powdery, creamy base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, with autumn and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, yet also works for evenings and nights out. In character votes, feminine leads and modern comes second. Mandarin orange, orange zest and clove come first. The heart holds Damask rose, orange blossom and almond, while vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten and soften the base. Marcoccia Mandorla di Sicilia and Kerosene Unforsaken have a close profile.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

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.

Divincarnation

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Annette Neuffer Divincarnation is a unisex floral-woody scent led by tuberose, carnation and rose, deepening into vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. Most voters place Divincarnation in fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, though classic and masculine both get votes. It opens with wild orange, black pepper and green bitter orange, while Indian bay leaf and rosewood add a spicy, green edge. The heart is dominated by tuberose, carnation absolute and rose, with jasmine alongside. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla bring an earthy, resinous, sweet warmth.

Homa

7.6

Prin · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Homa is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that sets goatskin, hay absolute and Indian oud against spices and white flowers. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are not rare. Goatskin, civet and hyraceum give it an animal depth, while hay, mushrooms and ash tree lay an earthy, woody base. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring spicy warmth, and jasmine, tuberose and champaca soften the floral side. Frankincense and myrrh add a dark, resinous smokiness. Parfum Prissana Thichila and The Fragrance Engineers Sohrab have a close profile.

Bois Lumière

7.1

Anatole Lebreton · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Bois Lumière is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent built around Corsican juniper, honey and beeswax. It opens with Corsican juniper, clary sage and mandarin orange, cool and slightly resinous. In the heart, honey, carnation, fir balsam and rose turn it sweeter; the base of beeswax, cedar, immortelle and benzoin dries down warm. Woody, resinous and earthy tones stay in the background but remain clear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits truly in between. Hima Jomo Summer in Paro and Galimard Gaïac Précieux have a close profile.

Cilice (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Euphorium Brooklyn

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, leather, cistus and honey. Cilice lasts strongly on skin and projects at a good level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it settles comfortably on either. The blend rests on a woody, leathery frame. Benzoin and honey soften it, while cistus and frankincense add resinous warmth. Birch tar brings the smoke, and cedar and papyrus carry a dry woodiness. Green and earthy touches join spicy clove, making the scent firm, heavy and full of character.

Musc Moschus

7.5

Rania J. · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rania J. Musc Moschus is a fresh, sweet and powdery musk with a creamy, floral side, offered as a unisex scent. Blackcurrant and bergamot open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, sandalwood and iris bring a woody, powdery softness, and the base settles into a sweet, creamy bed of vanilla, white musk and beeswax. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business settings get votes too. Voters read it mostly as feminine, with a modern streak.

Bois oriental

7.8

Serge Lutens · 1992

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens Bois oriental is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear are not far behind. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. A fruity, gourmand sweetness runs through it. Honey and beeswax give that sweetness a soft, waxy texture, while spices and cedarwood add a dry, faintly smoky woodiness. Amber and musk gather it all into a warm, resinous base.

Dama Koupa (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Baruti · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Teatro alla Scala (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Krizia · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Krizia Teatro alla Scala Eau de Parfum is a dense, chypre-built floral where rose, jasmine and tuberose meet spice, resin and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It wears strong, with powerful longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Bergamot, aldehydes and coriander open it bright and fruity. The heart is dominated by rose, jasmine, tuberose and carnation. Patchouli, benzoin, frankincense and oakmoss carry the base into a sweet, smoky, animal warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Ganja Kasturi

7.7

Prin · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prin Ganja Kasturi is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and earthy character, a chypre frame roughened by smoky and animalic touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and business settings are the least chosen. Masculine gets more votes than feminine, but both draw a real share, so it reads open to either. Grass, coriander, cumin and camphor give it a fresh, green, spicy edge. Oakmoss, patchouli and tobacco lay down an earthy, smoky base, and civet adds an animalic warmth. Jasmine sambac and tuberose soften the floral side.

Athenaeum

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jorum Studio Athenaeum is a floral, green and woody unisex scent that pairs honey, Scottish lavender and Morocco leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it is picked most often for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Neroli, hyacinth and sweet vernal grass give it a floral, green side, while apple and honey pull it towards fruity and sweet. Patchouli, oak and gurjum balsam lay a woody, resinous, earthy base, and beeswax and ink round out the leathery feel. Penhaligon's Sartorial and April Aromatics Agartha have a close profile.

Tilia

7.2

Olfactive Pharmacy · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Pharmacy Tilia is a unisex scent that mixes citrus, floral and green notes, softening into something sweet and creamy. Mandarin orange, bergamot and cardamom open fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, linden blossom, magnolia, Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac lead, while beeswax gives it a creamy surface. The base of musk, cedarwood, tonka bean and amber adds a sweet, powdery warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Votes on character lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Agonist Floralust and Welton Sencha have a close profile.

Maduro

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fort & Manlé Maduro is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, pineapple, red apple and cinnamon leaf, fresh and fruity at once. In the heart, honey, Bourbon vanilla, beeswax and Damask rose sweeten and soften it. The base is led by tobacco, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and amber, drying down woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Fort & Manlé Amber Absolutely and Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High have a close profile.

Velvet Gardenia

6.1

Tom Ford · 2007

Floral · Green · Fruity

Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia is a unisex floral built on gardenia, tuberose and rose, softened by honey and beeswax; it has been discontinued. It opens with jasmine, orange and lily of the valley, then moves to a heart of rose, plum, gardenia and tuberose. The base of beeswax, honey, labdanum and frankincense pulls it towards sweet, resinous and slightly smoky ground. Green, fruity and powdery touches sit alongside the main floral accord. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear. The largest share of votes calls it feminine, though a fair number see it as masculine. Coty Sand & Sable (Cologne) and Sospiro Anniversary have a close profile.

Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Balenciaga · 1994

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Balenciaga Talisman Eau de Parfum opens on dried fruits, lychee and rum, then softens into vanilla and beeswax: a floral oriental leaning sweet and gourmand. The top is dried fruits, lychee, rum and osmanthus. Hyacinth, jasmine, freesia and cyclamen form a floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and beeswax bring a woody, spicy, slightly animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Discontinued and composed by Dominique Preyssas, it shares a close profile with Chopard Cašmir and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto.

Mayfair

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with beeswax, clove and cardamom, with the spice coming forward at once. The heart holds oud, leather, birch and cistus, where the scent turns smoky and earthy. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, civet, patchouli, cedarwood and amber leaves a resinous, animalic warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. Dior Leather Oud and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Kyphi

5.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2011

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Kyphi is a resinous, spicy unisex fragrance built around saffron, myrrh, frankincense and labdanum. Kyphi leans towards autumn and winter, the two seasons most voters pick. It is seen mostly as a leisure and evening scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, and opinion on its character splits between masculine and feminine. Wild orange and lemon grass give a light citrus edge that meets saffron and spices. Benzoin and beeswax add sweetness, while henna and spikenard set an earthy base. Myrrh, frankincense and labdanum carry the resinous, smoky and powdery side. The result is sweet, woody and oriental.

Wonder Bouquet

7.5

Mugler · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler Wonder Bouquet is a sweet, powdery floral that suits autumn and evening best; it is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Wonder Bouquet has strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and spring works too. It is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings, with leisure and office wear also finding a place. Jasmine, orange blossom and lily of the valley form a floral frame. Shiso leaf, bran absolute and beeswax add a creamy, gourmand warmth to it. Sweetness leads, while the powdery and oriental sides stay softly in the background. The whole carries a bright, synthetic sheen.

Qi Nan

9.0

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Qi Nan is a unisex oud fragrance that most voters pair with autumn and winter, and with evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens cool, green and lightly fruity with cardamom, apple and cypress, while Sichuan pepper and betel pepper add spice. Beeswax, ylang-ylang and blue lotus bring a soft floral heart. The base settles into woody, resinous, earthy depth from Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese oud, rounded by ambergris and musk. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters wear it mostly in autumn and winter, in the evening and at night, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Ensar Oud Qi Nan Ghalia and Ensar Oud Qi Nan: Nha Trang have a close profile.