The Perfume Library

750 perfumes

Bois Éternel (2024)

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Aaron Terence Hughes Bois Éternel (2024) is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent with a smoky edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and projection good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, with a dense, warm character. It opens with frankincense, cypress, bitter orange and labdanum. In the heart, bitter almond, jasmine and cinnamon add softness and spice. The base settles into cedarwood, sandalwood, benzoin, patchouli, oud and amber, a woody, resinous foundation. Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert and S.T. Dupont Black Incense have a close profile.

Fleurs Encensées

7.7

Mabra Parfums · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mabra Parfums Fleurs Encensées is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a sweet, smoky oriental base; it has been discontinued. It opens with apricot, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and bitter almond, giving a fruity, gourmand sweetness with floral notes alongside. Thai oud appears both at the top and in the base. In the heart, labdanum, Somalian frankincense and myrrh build a smoky, resinous depth. The base of Peru balsam, amber, Egyptian carnation and orris root settles that sweetness onto a powdery, woody, warm ground. Citrus and synthetic tones stay in the background. Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone and DKNY Delicious Night have a close profile.

L'Interdit Narcisse Blanc

8.1

Givenchy · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Narcisse Blanc is a feminine fragrance with a floral, sweet and powdery character, built around orange and white flowers. It opens with orange, blood orange and ginger, a bright, lightly spicy start that bitter almond sweetens. In the heart, French narcissus absolute, tuberose, jasmine sambac and orange blossom sit side by side, while neroli softens the floral texture. The base of vetiver, patchouli, moss and white musk settles the scent onto a woody, powdery ground. Eisenberg Le Péché and Sospiro Capriccio have a close profile.

Majestic Lily

6.1

Judith Williams · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Judith Williams Majestic Lily is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens with galbanum, fig leaf and neroli and moves into lily and gardenia. Its longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. Nothing is known about its seasons, occasions or sillage; it is classed as a women's perfume. In the top, galbanum, fig leaf and neroli give a green, fresh start. The heart of lily, gardenia and bitter almond builds a floral body. The base of tuberose, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a woody, lightly sweet and powdery trail. Fruity, spicy and chypre accords sit alongside. Yves Rocher Magnolia and Hayari Broderie have a close profile.

Café de Dua

7.9

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Café de Dua is a unisex gourmand where coffee, cocoa and caramel lead, giving a sweet, creamy, bakery-like impression. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one continuous dessert. Colombian coffee and cocoa stay clear throughout, while caramel and maple syrup soften and sweeten them. Biscuit, lemon cake and Italian pastry add the warmth of something fresh from the oven, Bourbon vanilla and amber form a creamy base, and bitter almond brings out a mildly spicy edge. It suits those who enjoy sweet gourmand scents; Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Scents by MOST Morning Coffee have a close profile.

The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse

7.7

Phronema Perfumes · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Phronema Perfumes The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse is a resinous, smoky unisex scent in which frankincense, pine and sandalwood come forward. The notes read as a single whole: frankincense, black frankincense and Indian frankincense form a resinous core, while pine and galbanum add a hard green edge. Black pepper and tobacco draw a spicy, smoky line, and styrax and orris root set it on a dry, earthy base. Vanilla, tonka bean absolute and bitter almond bring only a little sweetness, and deer musk and ambergris leave an animal, skin-warm trace. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hindu Gras and Heretic Poltergeist (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Fico d'Elba

7.3

Erbario Toscano

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Erbario Toscano Fico d'Elba is a fresh, fruity unisex fragrance that follows the fig from green leaf to creamy wood. The top notes of fig leaf and ivy open green and crisp. In the heart, fig, coconut and galbanum take over, sweetening the fruit while the greenery stays present. The base of fig wood, bitter almond and sandalwood settles the scent onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity is rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. The balance of fresh and sweet keeps it unisex rather than leaning to either side. Diptyque Philosykos and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier have a close profile.

Broken Glass

7.3

Blackbird · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Blackbird Broken Glass is a floral, green unisex scent that leans towards evenings and leisure time. Jasmine and rose form a floral frame, while chamomile and violet leaf pull it towards green. Cardamom and pink pepper add spice, and opoponax gives it a resinous warmth. The overall impression is powdery, woody and slightly earthy. Most voters pick it for leisure, evening and nights out, with office and daily wear further behind. In the character votes feminine and masculine run almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Parfumeurs du Monde Izwe and Aēsop Rōzu have a close profile.