The Perfume Library

Royal Musk

8.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Al Haramain Royal Musk is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around a powdery, creamy musk. It opens with pepper, ylang-ylang and bergamot, a fresh and lightly spicy start. In the heart, orris root, jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral powderiness, while musk and beeswax in the base soften everything into a sweet, creamy finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Its warm, oriental base sits comfortably on both men and women. Tom Ford Musk Pure and L'Erbolario Iris have a close profile.

Âme Sombre Grade 1

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Âme Sombre Grade 1 is a unisex scent that sets rose, honey and resin on a dark, smoky, animalic oud base. It opens with frankincense, Persian rose otto and saffron; in the heart amber, honey and Bulgarian rose absolute sweeten it, while Jasminum auriculatum adds a soft floral touch. The base builds a woody, leathery depth from Cambodian and Indian oud, tobacco, benzoin and patchouli. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring; summer gets a small share. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather best. Sultan Pasha Attars Shamamah and Âme Sombre Grade 2 have a close profile.

Sang Noir

7.2

Testament Collection · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Testament Collection Sang Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets an opening of saffron, nutmeg and cumin against the warm woodiness of oud, patchouli and sandalwood. The top notes bring saffron, nutmeg, cumin and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli, oud, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody, earthy body. The base sweetens with vanilla, rum and beeswax, while musk and ambergris hold that sweetness on a warm, dense footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. It suits men and women who want a rich, oriental scent. Afnan Supremacy in Oud and Electimuss Jupiter have a close profile.

Essences Insensées (2014)

7.2

Diptyque · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Essences Insensées is a fresh floral built around violet, mimosa and heliotrope, with a powdery, green edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly call it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top pairs pink pepper with violet, giving a spicy, floral freshness. In the heart, mimosa, heliotrope and Rosa centifolia form a soft, powdery bouquet. The base of maté, vanilla and beeswax sweetens it and settles on a woody footing. Fragonard Mimosa (2010) and Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom (Cologne) have a close profile.

Leucò

7.9

Maria Candida Gentile · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maria Candida Gentile Leucò is a fresh, green-leaning unisex fragrance that carries the warmth of honey and cistus into the floral weight of tuberose absolute and lily. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with honey and cistus, and the heart of tuberose absolute and lily adds a rich floral body. The base of pepper, beeswax and benzoin softens everything and closes on a lightly spicy warmth. Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Argent and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Pure have a close profile.

Tac Bong (2026)

8.5

Ensar Oud · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Tac Bong is a unisex scent that sets tuberose, oud and sandalwood against bright citrus; it has been discontinued. Tuberose, oud, sandalwood and saffron form its backbone. Blood orange, red mandarin orange and grapefruit bring the citrus side, while carnation, champaca and pink lotus add a floral layer. Citrus and floral accords lead, with a sweet, powdery and creamy texture alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings with caution. It suits anyone, but its warm, dense build will probably appeal most to oud lovers. Christian Louboutin Loubimar and Taif Al-Emarat Taif T12 have a close profile.

Viridarium

7.8

Maria Candida Gentile · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maria Candida Gentile Viridarium is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and green notes with beeswax and wild herbs. Viridarium's longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. The top opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange, clary sage, bergamot and green notes. In the heart, beeswax, carnation, date and chamomile add a floral, lightly sweet softness. The base of elm, white fir, frankincense and cypress settles it on a woody, resinous footing.

Terræ di Siena

8.3

Amaranthvs Herbis · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amaranthvs Herbis Terræ di Siena is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It is favoured for leisure, evenings and nights out. The top opens with bergamot, grapefruit and black pepper, joined by Java frankincense. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and Haitian vetiver build a woody base. In the base, myrrh, benzoin, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweeten it into a resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Goutal Myrrhe Ardente and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Victory

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Boadicea the Victorious Victory opens with beeswax, cardamom and clove and deepens into leather, oud and birch: a spicy, woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat this as a rough guide. It reads as a dense, characterful scent that suits men and women alike. The top notes of beeswax, cardamom and clove give a spicy warmth. In the heart, amyris, oud, leather, birch and cistus build a smoky, leathery, resinous mood. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, civet, patchouli and amber leaves an animal, earthy, oriental trail. Dior Leather Oud and Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair have a close profile.

Dinudisit

7.4

January Scent Project · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

January Scent Project Dinudisit is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with green, aquatic and faintly animal shades. Bergamot, jasmine, narcissus, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli lead the notes. Celery seed and marine notes add a green, salty freshness, while caramel, amber and beeswax lay down a soft, sweet base. Spicy and animal accords stay in the background and give the fresh floral structure some depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It sits in a unisex register, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Simone Andreoli Moorea have a close profile.

Woke Morisco - Musc Morisco

7.5

Ensar Oud · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Woke Morisco - Musc Morisco is a unisex scent that sets floral and woody tones on a creamy base, sweet and spicy in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on either men or women. The scent reads as one piece. Jasmine and chamomile bring a floral, slightly green side, while honey and beeswax turn the sweetness creamy and soft. Cinnamon and ginger push the spice forward, and Timor sandalwood with musk adds a woody, animalic depth.

Il Dieci

8.0

Bogue · 2019

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Bogue Il Dieci is a unisex fragrance in which juniper, pine and citrus notes meet a resinous, woody warmth. Juniper, pine, cypress and fennel give the scent a green, spicy and slightly fruity tone, while the citrus notes keep that greenness fresh. Sandalwood and benzoin add a woody, resinous warmth, and beeswax softens the picture. Powdery and animal shades sit quietly in the background of the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It has a gender-neutral character that works on any skin. Although it has been discontinued, those looking for a close profile can look at Bogue O/E and Ars Mirabile Lato Oscuro.

Miel de Sauvage et Tabac

7.1

Alkemia

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Alkemia Miel de Sauvage et Tabac is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that sets honey and honeycomb beside pipe tobacco and black amber. The notes sit on one level rather than unfolding in stages. Pollen and beeswax give it a light, waxy edge, while honey and honeycomb carry the gourmand sweetness. Pipe tobacco and black amber ground it in a spicy, resinous, woody and earthy base, and the smoky accord keeps the sweetness from turning sugary. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Its profile is close to Guerlain Ambre Samar and Serge Lutens Bois oriental.

Bois et musc

7.8

Serge Lutens · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Serge Lutens Bois et musc is a unisex scent built on saffron, coconut and musk, with cedarwood and beeswax adding a warm, woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though daily use suits it too. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere between the two. Sweet, spicy and woody accords read together. Saffron brings spiced warmth and coconut a soft sweetness, while cedarwood lays a dry, woody base. Beeswax and musk carry it towards a powdery, animal and oriental tone. The notes come across as one blend rather than separate layers.

Chypre de Grand

7.9

Maksim Perfume · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Maksim Perfume Chypre de Grand is a unisex chypre that opens with citrus and settles into oakmoss, resin, earth and a smoky, animalic warmth. The top notes of Italian bergamot, lime and white grapefruit give it a bright, sharp start. In the heart, Siam benzoin, May rose and beeswax add a floral, resinous softness, while Thai licorice and Paraguayan gaiac wood bring spice and smoke. The base of French oakmoss, Spanish labdanum and Indonesian patchouli builds an earthy, green chypre foundation, with Virginia cedar adding a woody line. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Its dark, mature character doesn't tie it to one gender; it can be worn by men and women alike. Fans of mossy chypres may find a close profile in Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre and Parfum Prissana Savitri.

Kitrea

6.5

Maria Candida Gentile · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maria Candida Gentile Kitrea is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with honey, lemon and bergamot, the honey softening the brightness of the citrus. Fruits sit in the heart, with ambergris and beeswax underneath. The accords read fresh, citrus and aquatic, with green, fruity and sweet sides and a light spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daytime and business wear, with sport also mentioned. Opinion on its character is split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't commit to one side. Its profile is close to Jo Malone Earl Grey & Cucumber and Acqua di Parma Mandarino di Sicilia.

Pergola

7.0

Exaltatum · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Exaltatum Pergola is a fresh, green and floral unisex fragrance that pairs garden greenery with a warm, resinous undertone. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, ginger and grass, a cool, sharp green. In the heart, lily of the valley, hyacinth and narcissus bring a floral texture while galbanum keeps the green note going. The base of vetiver, patchouli and tree moss gives it an earthy, fougère-like footing, with beeswax and styrax adding a soft resinous touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though on few votes. It sits between masculine and feminine, and suits anyone who likes green, fresh scents. Perfumes with a close profile include YS Uzac Métaboles - Expressioniste and Nebiru Parfvms Silver Pine.

L'Oud Marin

7.5

Maksim Perfume · 2025

Aquatic · Green · Sweet

Maksim Perfume L'Oud Marin is a unisex scent that opens on kelp and laminaria and settles into a base of oud, vanilla and ambergris. The top notes of kelp and laminaria give an aquatic, green start. In the heart, styrax, cocoa, amyris and nagarmotha pull that coolness towards something resinous, earthy and faintly sweet. The base of vetiver, Virginia cedar wood and oud builds a woody frame, while vanilla adds creaminess and beeswax and ambergris bring an animal warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts a long time. The number of votes is small, so this impression is not conclusive.

White Blossom Powder

7.6

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit White Blossom Powder is a powdery, creamy white-floral built around tuberose, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits leisure, nights out, daily wear and the office alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tuberose, mock-orange and white blossoms form the floral core, and galbanum gives them a green edge. Benzoin, vanilla and beeswax sweeten the whole and make it creamy and soft. Cardamom adds a light spice, while cistus and patchouli provide a resinous, earthy ground.

Rêve Narcotique

8.7

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique is a dense, sweet and animalic unisex floral, pairing the creamy weight of gardenia and tuberose with the warmth of honey and resins. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, a full and warm scent. It opens on a floral cloud of gardenia, ylang-ylang, tuberose and heliotrope. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac, honey, nutmeg and Damask rose come forward, with black caraway adding spice. The base leaves an animalic, resinous depth from civet, castoreum, Mysore sandalwood, tolu balm and ambergris. Zoologist Bee and Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit have a close profile.

Aroha Ghalia

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Aroha Ghalia is a smoky, woody unisex scent that pairs Thai and Malayan oud with black tea, tobacco and black pepper. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: the resinous, earthy oud is pulled toward green by cypress and vetiver, tobacco and beeswax add warmth, and black tea with black pepper gives it a dry, spicy edge. Tonkin musk and ambergris settle it onto a soft, animalic base. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters reporting that it lasts a long time. Sillage is good, though less dominant than its staying power. The vote count is small, so these ratings are not firm. With its oriental, smoky character it suits both men and women.

Olimpia Club

6.1

Miguel Matos · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Miguel Matos Olimpia Club is a unisex fragrance that opens with orange, orange blossom and petitgrain, then carries tuberose and jasmine down into a sweet, resinous base; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by citrus and orange blossom, with petitgrain adding a faintly green edge. In the heart, tuberose, melon, narcissus and jasmine form a floral, fruity core. The base turns sweet through patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, while hyraceum and beeswax add an animal, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. The sweet, floral character sits comfortably on men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include H&M Hopeful Romantic and Tauerville Tuberose Flash.

Hewn

7.6

Hendley Perfumes · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Hendley Perfumes Hewn is a unisex fragrance with a green, woody character, leaning earthy and resinous. Oak wood, sandalwood and tree moss form the backbone, while wild vetiver and orris root add a green, dry, slightly powdery edge. Beeswax and musk soften the woods, and the spicy, resinous accords bring warmth to the whole. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters find the lasting power strong. Its heavy, woody build suits men and women alike. Byredo De Los Santos and Narcotica Narcotica have a close profile.

Gardens of Firdaus

7.9

Ensar Oud · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Gardens of Firdaus is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into a woody, resinous, smoky base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; the votes are few, but both ratings come out high. There is no season or occasion data, so the style does the guiding: with its rich build it suits those who like heavy, full-bodied scents, and it is not tied to either gender. Blood orange, yuzu, Sichuan pepper and cardamom give a bright, spiced opening. At the heart, mimosa, Taif rose and tuberose add a soft floral layer. In the base, Vietnamese oud, patchouli and tonka bean build a woody, sweet and smoky depth, softened by vanilla and saffron.