The Perfume Library

Defne

4.4

Maiora Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Maiora Parfum Defne is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a smoky, woody, spicy character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it is hard to say where it fits best, but its unisex build lets it read on both men and women. It opens with saffron and red fruits; the heart holds Damask rose, Jasminum auriculatum, iris and birch. The base carries amberwood, oud, vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and musk. The fruity, spicy opening dries down into a leathery, smoky woodiness.

Gli Invisibili - Vagabondo

6.3

Hilde Soliani Profumi · 2012

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Hilde Soliani Profumi Gli Invisibili - Vagabondo is a unisex scent that sets fig and rose against a woody backdrop of walnut, poplar and birch. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Fig brings a sweet, gourmand side that rose softens, while walnut, poplar and birch add woody, resinous and earthy depth. A citrus accord keeps it from feeling heavy, and a spicy touch holds the sweetness in check. Voters give it an average of 6.3 out of 10. Its profile is close to Jousset Parfums Imperial Harem and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114.

Nitro Intense

7.8

Dumont

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dumont Nitro Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening of blackcurrant, bergamot and pineapple to a sweet base of tonka bean and vanilla. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot, pineapple and plum, while cognac and cinnamon add a warm undertone to the fruit. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lavender bring a soft floral touch, and birch and patchouli add a smoky, woody edge. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and amber sweeten and soften the whole. Voters suggest it for daytime, night out, business and evening in near-equal measure, so it isn't tied to a single setting. It is rated well for value.

Parfum Royale No. 5

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Parfum Royale No. 5 is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then moves into a spicy, woody and leathery depth; it has been discontinued. Aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright start, while violet, jasmine, tuberose and peach build a floral and fruity heart. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, leather and musk settle onto a green, powdery, resinous and smoky ground, with animal and earthy tones kept in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. It suits both men and women. Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition and Roja Parfums FM The Perfume have a close profile.

Eclipse / الكسوف

7.5

Blend Oud · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Blend Oud Eclipse / الكسوف is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against dense oud, spice and animalic tones, aimed at those who like a woody, oriental character. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, with nearly all voters rating the longevity high. The vote count is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine, reading as unisex. It opens with lime, lemon and bergamot for a bright, fresh start. The heart brings jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and fig, adding a soft floral layer. The base is led by oud, birch, patchouli, cinnamon, saffron and civet, drying down powdery and earthy.

Traversée - Cèdre d'Ifrane

7.0

L'Arc · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Arc Traversée - Cèdre d'Ifrane is a smoky, woody scent built on birch, cedar and leather, classed as masculine and best suited to evenings. It begins with birch, moves into cedar and violet at the heart, and settles on leather, musk and ambergris. The accords run between sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, earthy and smoky layers over them. The animal and leathery sides give it a dark, rough character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Voters pick it mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

The Shadow

8.2

French Avenue · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

French Avenue The Shadow is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity sweetness against a smoky, woody and oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though with few votes this is a first impression rather than a firm verdict. Its dense, spicy build makes it a scent that leaves a clear trail on anyone. It opens with rose, geranium and raspberry, where the fruity sweetness begins. Amber, saffron and birch in the heart add a spicy, leathery edge. Oud, benzoin and smoked wood settle at the base, leaving a warm, smoky woodiness.

Black Suit

7.1

Ramón Monegal · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ramón Monegal Black Suit is a unisex scent led by sandalwood, black musk and frankincense, where a fresh, woody line is darkened by spice and an animal edge. It has been discontinued. Sandalwood, black musk and frankincense build a warm, woody frame. Nutmeg adds a spicy bite, while ambergris brings animal depth. Blackthorn and birch lend a green, fruity freshness; the floral and fougère sides stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. The blend reads dry and clean rather than sweet. Its character sits between masculine and feminine, equally at home on either. Mäurer & Wirtz Culture by Tabac and Bond No. 9 New York Musk have a close profile.

Emperor Tiberius

7.2

Parfums Vintage · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage Emperor Tiberius is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a fruity, floral and sweet body. Juniper berry, apple and pineapple give the opening a bright, fruity start. In the heart, bergamot, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, vanilla, birch, ambergris and patchouli settles the sweetness onto a woody, spicy ground, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. The balance of fresh and sweet lets it sit comfortably on men and women alike. Emperor Napoleon and Emperor Maximus have a close profile.

Poseidon's Invasion

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Invasion is a unisex fragrance that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spicy, woody and smoky tones. Bergamot, pineapple and apple give it a bright, lightly sweet fruity freshness, while cardamom and thyme add a spicy, herbal edge. Lavender, rose and violet bring a powdery softness, and vanilla and musk lend a creamy warmth. Oakmoss, patchouli, cedar and birch form a woody, faintly smoky base that carries the chypre and fougère character. Ambergris and blackcurrant round out the blend.

Silver Water and Birch (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Cremo

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Cremo Silver Water and Birch Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that pairs cool aquatic notes with birch and moss. Taken as a whole, it smells crisp and outdoorsy. Aquatic notes and a citrus accord lead, while woods, birch and moss lay down a green, woody base. There is no sweetness or heaviness; the overall impression is clean and cool. Longevity is rated moderate, and there is not enough information to say how far it projects. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its fresh build suits everyday daytime wear. Cremo No. 26 Spring Water and Fir and Axe Gravity have a close profile.

8 27 E Blean / 51° 20’ 19”N 1° 8’ 27”E (2018)

6.2

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 8 27 E Blean / 51° 20’ 19”N 1° 8’ 27”E is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Eglantine rose, crab apple and birch. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer gets a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine and sits comfortably between the two. The scent is led by a fresh, green character. The floral side of Eglantine rose meets the fruity crispness of crab apple, while birch adds a woody, slightly spicy backdrop. The notes come across as one whole rather than unfolding in stages.

Poseidon's Matrix

7.0

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Matrix is a fresh, green men's fragrance with fruity and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot, apple and pineapple give it a bright, fruity feel, while pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg sharpen it with spice. Green leaves and neroli keep it fresh, and vetiver, cedar, vanilla and amber build a warmer, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few votes stand behind that. The fresh, green profile suits daytime wear and reads masculine. Nick Ricardo Collection Mention and Delisea Kay have a close profile.

Perle Rare Nuit

7.2

Panouge · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Panouge Perle Rare Nuit is a women's fragrance that sets a fresh, green start over a smoky, leathery base. It has been discontinued. The top notes are iris, pink pepper and galbanum: the floral and green side comes first, with the pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, sage, sweetgrass, maté and juniper berry build a herbal, earthy feel. The base turns woody and smoky with birch and leather, while tonka bean and amber soften that dryness with a creamy, resinous sweetness.

Brun Sicilien

7.9

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Scent on Canvas Brun Sicilien is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of jasmine and Sicilian mandarin orange against a heart of suede, leather and spice. It opens with jasmine, Sicilian mandarin orange and white blossoms. At the heart, suede, cardamom, black pepper and leather give it a leathery, spicy character. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, birch and amber pulls it towards a sweet, woody, resinous and slightly smoky side, with earthy, powdery and animal tones running through the accords. Montale Dark Aoud and Floris Mahon Leather have a close profile.

Snow Flakes

7.3

The Gate · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Gate Snow Flakes is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with floral and green shades alongside a fruity opening. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pineapple and bergamot, giving a fruity, citrus-bright freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine, patchouli and birch lend a floral and green depth. The base of musk, oakmoss, vanilla and ambergris softens everything, leaving a woody, lightly sweet trail. Aquatic and spicy touches stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man and LPDO Cretus have a close profile.

Chaud Désireux

7.9

The Dua Brand

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Dua Brand Chaud Désireux is a unisex scent that runs spicy, woody and smoky, with a warm leathery and resinous character; it has been discontinued. It opens with cumin, cardamom and red chili, giving a dry, sharp spice heat. Toward the heart, birch, Italian suede and frankincense bring in smoke, leather and resin. The base of musk, cedar and Indian oud leaves a woody, animalic depth. The oriental accord softens the spice a little, but the scent stays dark and rough-edged from start to finish. Tom Ford London and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Infini

7.3

Khadlaj · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Khadlaj Infini is a men's fragrance that opens with apple, pineapple and bergamot and settles onto a woody base. The top is apple, pineapple and bergamot, kept fresh by citrus and aquatic accords. Cardamom and patchouli in the heart add a spicy, green turn, and birch and vetiver in the base leave a smoky, woody trail. Some sweetness and a synthetic sheen soften the fruit. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It is a men's fragrance, and its fresh, fruity build suits everyday wear. Its profile is close to The Merchant Of Venice Venetian Blue and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy (Silver).

Wild Vetiver

7.1

Bentley · 2019

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Bentley Wild Vetiver is a men's fougère where citrus and green freshness meet an earthy, smoky woodiness. The top is bergamot and pepper: a bright citrus opening with a spicy edge. In the heart, vervain and vetiver lead, pushing the scent in a green, earthy direction. The base of amberwood and birch gives it a smoky, slightly leathery, woody finish. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Givenchy Vetyver have a close profile.

Pineapple Vintage Intense Gold

7.8

Parfums Vintage · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage Intense Gold is a unisex scent that carries the fresh, fruity sweetness of pineapple and apple down into the smoky, earthy tones of vanilla and birch. It opens with pineapple and apple; in the heart pineapple continues alongside bergamot, rose and jasmine, and the citrus and fresh accents keep the fruit bright. The base of musk, vanilla, ambergris and patchouli softens and sweetens the scent, while birch adds a woody, smoky contrast. The result reads sweet, fruity and slightly smoky. Parfums Vintage Emperor Extrait and Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage Intense have a close profile.

Noir

7.6

Adnan B.

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Adnan B. Noir is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets citrus and fruit against a smoky, woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, apple and blackcurrant, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, rose, patchouli and birch take over, and the floral side darkens under birch's smoky, leathery edge. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and oud sweetens and weighs the scent down, leaving a warm, woody finish. Mazzolari Nero (Eau de Parfum) and Sunnamusk Evanto have a close profile.

Python Sauvage

7.6

Fleur de Point · 2018

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Fleur de Point Python Sauvage is a unisex fragrance built around cardamom, labdanum and birch, reading fresh, spicy, woody and smoky. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single whole. Cardamom brings a spicy brightness that meets the resinous warmth of Peru balsam and labdanum. Frankincense and birch add a smoky edge, while gaiac wood and vetiver lay a woody foundation. The fresh accord lightens all this, keeping the result dry and smoky without feeling heavy. La Rive Best and Henrik Vibskov Type B have a close profile.

Halston · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum