The Perfume Library

Ombre Nomade

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around benzoin, incense, oud and raspberry. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it lingers for a long time and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent. It is unisex, though it leans masculine. The notes read as one blend. Fruity raspberry sweetness merges with benzoin into a resinous warmth, while incense and oud keep a smoky, woody line running throughout. Spicy, leathery and animal tones deepen that sweetness rather than soften it. The Dua Brand Leather for the Ages and bdk Parfums Nectar Oud have a close profile.

Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Hermès · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with a woody, earthy side, made for men and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it wears comfortably in summer too; daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. As a whole, grapefruit and orange bring bright freshness, set against the green bite of geranium leaf. Pepper and pink pepper add spice, while vetiver, cedar and patchouli build a woody base. Flintstone gives it a dry, mineral earthiness, and benzoin softens that harder edge slightly.

Ani (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Nishane · 2019

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Ani Extrait de Parfum is a woody, gourmand-leaning unisex scent in which pink pepper and cardamom spice are sweetened by Turkish rose, vanilla and patchouli. The top pairs pink pepper, blue ginger, bergamot and green notes for a fresh, spiced opening. Turkish rose, cardamom and blackcurrant form the heart, and the base settles into a warm, creamy mix of patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood. Benzoin and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Le Mâle Elixir

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir is a sweet, spicy and gourmand men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Spearmint, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh starting point, while cinnamon, artemisia and benzoin pull it toward something warm, spicy and sweet. Patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum shape the body, where a powdery, creamy, oriental character takes over. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and recommend it for evenings and nights out; few choose it for the office. It reads as masculine and modern. Le Mâle Elixir Absolu and Rasasi Hawas Elixir have a close profile.

Oajan

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Oajan is a warm unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and deepens it with spice, resin and wood. It opens with osmanthus, honey and cinnamon, the honey sweetness sharpened by the cinnamon's spice. At the heart, labdanum, benzoin and amber build a resinous warmth. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness into the base, while patchouli and davana add a woody depth. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Nusuk Fawah Midnight and Scentiments Oakman have a close profile.

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Fico di Amalfi

8.2

Acqua di Parma · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, setting the green, lightly sweet side of fig against an aquatic freshness. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, jasmine, fig nectar and pink pepper come forward, with the fruity sweetness balanced by green and aquatic tones. The base of cedarwood, benzoin and fig wood settles it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend summer, then spring, and it is picked for leisure, daily wear and the office. It draws votes as both masculine and feminine, sitting between the two. Lattafa Pride Pisa and Widian Granada have a close profile.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Sculpture Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Nikos · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nikos Sculpture Homme Eau de Toilette is a lightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral notes with an aquatic freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office. It reads masculine, and voters find it more modern than classic. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot keep the opening cool and bright, with coriander adding a light spice. In the heart, rose, jasmine and geranium bring a soft floral touch. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, cedar and amber sweetens the scent and settles on a woody footing. Nikos Sculpture Parfum and Joop! Nightflight have a close profile.

Club Black (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Mercedes-Benz · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Mercedes-Benz Club Black Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy, smoky-woody backdrop. It opens with bergamot, and the heart brings frankincense and jasmine. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla, ambrox and woods, drying down creamy and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out are the most chosen occasions. Most see it as masculine. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Vanille Overload have a close profile.

Reflection 45

8.8

Amouage · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Reflection 45 pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and lavender with the soft sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and iris, then settles on dry vetiver and sandalwood; it is made for men. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though it is also worn in summer and winter. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly read its character as masculine and classic. It opens fresh and spicy, with pink pepper, cardamom and lavender alongside juniper berry. In the heart, neroli, jasmine and iris add a floral, powdery side, while vanilla and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense, woody and resinous.

Moustache (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Rochas · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Moustache Eau de Parfum is a sweet oriental for men, where floral and fruity tones are balanced by spice and wood. Mandarin orange and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite; in the heart Bulgarian rose and Atlas cedar come forward, the floral side resting on a woody base. Benzoin and patchouli leave a creamy, resinous sweetness underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear works too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Rituals The Ritual of Oudh pour Femme and Penhaligon's Monsieur Beauregard have a close profile.

Spiritueuse Double Vanille

8.5

Guerlain · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille is a sweet, warm unisex fragrance built around vanilla and rum, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. It sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, but a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole: Bourbon vanilla and rum form a sweet, gourmand base, and benzoin wraps it in a creamy, powdery softness. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a floral glow, while cedarwood gives the spicy, smoky character a dry, woody edge.

Amber Star

8.6

Xerjoff · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Amber Star is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent in which myrrh, sandalwood, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla take the lead. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Votes on character lean masculine, with a sizeable feminine share as well. It opens with cedarwood, ylang-ylang and amber. Towards the heart, myrrh, gurjum balsam and gaiac wood build a woody, resinous base. In the base, opoponax, sandalwood, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla carry it into a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness.

Air Tiger

7.0

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Marc Gebauer Air Tiger is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance, with cardamom, leather and labdanum leading the way. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. The top holds cardamom, juniper and Sicilian lemon, with the lemon only brightening the opening a little. In the heart, leather, iris, cedar and patchouli take over. The base of labdanum, amber and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. The accords add a smoky, earthy edge. Dior Leather Oud and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

La Capitale

8.2

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff La Capitale is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. Night out and evening lead the occasions, while business wear comes last. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though many call it modern and a fair share find it masculine. It opens with caramel, peach and strawberry for a sweet, fruity start, with labdanum adding a resinous depth. The heart turns floral and spicy with rose, ginger and Persian saffron, while amber and leather bring a leathery, oriental edge. It dries down to a creamy, warm gourmand finish of benzoin, oud and Bourbon vanilla.

A Midsummer Dream

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a floral, green heart and dries down between sweet and woody. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with aldehydes sharpening the sparkle. In the heart, cyclamen, orange blossom and May rose lead while geranium adds a green edge. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business close behind. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and The Dua Brand Enchantment have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man In Black

7.9

Bvlgari · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black is a masculine scent that opens on rum and tobacco, then sets leather and wood against a smoky sweetness, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and the office are chosen far less. It mostly reads as masculine and classic. Rum and tobacco lead, and the heart deepens with tuberose, leather and orris absolute. The base of benzoin, gaiac wood and tonka bean leaves a sweet, gourmand, smoky warmth, with spicy, woody and oriental accords carrying the weight.

Amber Aoud (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon, and its heart carries May rose, fig and jasmine. In the base, oud, ambergris, benzoin, cinnamon and saffron take over; the floral side turns woody and oriental, with an animal edge underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine votes are far from rare. Roja Parfums Aoud and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

Sun (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Jil Sander · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Sun Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that settles into a sweet, powdery warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and see it as a leisure and daytime perfume, though some also wear it to the office. Most voters find its character feminine. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orris root, heliotrope, ylang-ylang and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch. Tonka bean, vanilla and amber in the base sweeten it and close on a warm, creamy oriental trail. Solo Tu and Background have a close profile.

Sillage

8.6

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Sillage is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with violet, oud and saffron and is softened by vanilla and ambergris. The top holds violet, oud and saffron, while frankincense, raspberry and jasmine form the heart. Ambergris, benzoin, suede, musk and vanilla settle in the base. The fruity and sweet accords lead, balanced by spicy, woody and leathery tones. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Eau de Soleil Blanc

8.1

Tom Ford · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khamrah Qahwa / خمرة

8.0

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa / خمرة is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom give the opening a warm spice. In the heart, praliné, candied fruits and white blossoms soften and sweeten it. The base holds benzoin, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and Arabica coffee, where the gourmand, creamy side takes over. Most voters pick winter and fall, and suggest evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine to voters, though many see it as feminine too. Soma Parfums Halcyon and Zimaya Sharaf Blend / شرف have a close profile.

Arabesque

8.4

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Merchant Of Venice Arabesque is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that opens with plum, tobacco leaf and ginger and is sweetened by tonka bean and cinnamon. The top holds plum, tobacco leaf and ginger; the heart brings tonka bean, cinnamon and cedarwood. Vetiver, white musk and benzoin in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand, oriental and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daily or office wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't sit clearly on one side. Lattafa Teriaq Intense and Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique have a close profile.