The Perfume Library

Ghost of Tom

7.1

Bibbi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bibbi Ghost of Tom is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits leisure, daytime and office hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick it for leisure and everyday wear, with office use close behind, while night and evening wear stay in the background. It reads as unisex. It opens with maté, Italian bergamot and blackcurrant, which give a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, violet leaf and Ceylon tea bring out the green side. The base of Indian papyrus, birch and black amber dries down spicy, woody and leathery, with a synthetic touch among the accords. Byredo Mixed Emotions and Montale Boisé Fruité have a close profile.

Midnight Fleur

7.6

Nest · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nest Midnight Fleur is a sweet floral for women, deepened by a woody, spicy and resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but its dense, warm build suits cooler evenings best. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers. Night-blooming jasmine and vanilla orchid set the sweet floral heart, while exotic woods, patchouli and black amber wrap it in a woody, spicy, resinous depth, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Giardini di Toscana Christos and Armaf Odyssey Aoud have a close profile.

A Day Fragrance by Zara Origins

7.6

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara A Day Fragrance by Zara Origins is a fresh, masculine scent that pairs bright citrus with a floral and green backdrop. It opens with bergamot and lemon for a sharp citrus lift. The heart brings orange blossom, narcissus absolute and petitgrain, with the floral side kept green and slightly earthy. Black amber and musk in the base soften everything, adding a faintly sweet, spicy and woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Its fresh character makes it an easy everyday wear. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Black

7.8

Perfume.Sucks · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfume.Sucks Black is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet body and darkens it with spice, smoke and earthy woods. It opens with rose, Yemenite frankincense, black amber and pink pepper, a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, Nepalese nard, Vietnamese oud, patchouli and Siam benzoin take over, giving it a smoky, earthy depth. The base of ambroxan, moss and amber softens it and adds sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its dense, oriental character suits cooler weather and evenings. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

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.

Radikal Lotus

8.1

LM Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

LM Parfums Radikal Lotus is a floral, fresh unisex scent that sets pink lotus, rose absolute and pink freesia over vanilla and black amber. It opens fresh, fruity and lightly spicy with pink freesia, guava and saffron. The heart is floral, with jasminum auriculatum, pink lotus and rose absolute. Black amber, patchouli and vanilla sweeten the base and add a woody, resinous depth, while green, smoky and leathery touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few people have voted, so this is only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Red Door Revealed

6.8

Elizabeth Arden · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Revealed is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink peony, pear and green orchid, which give a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, champaca, tiaré, lily, rose and orange blossom widen the floral picture, while plum softens the sweetness. Black amber, oakmoss and musk settle into a powdery, warm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is linked mostly to daily, leisure and business wear. Its character is mostly read as feminine. Gucci Rush 2 and Câline Bouquet Pink have a close profile.

Cherries of the Night

7.2

Alkemia · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Alkemia Cherries of the Night is a unisex scent built around black cherry, cherry liqueur and rum, leaning sweet and gourmand. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: dark cherry and liqueur give a fruity sweetness, while rum adds a boozy warmth. Amber, black amber and Peru balsam lay a resinous base, and nutmeg adds a spicy edge that keeps it from turning syrupy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts through the day. It suits men and women alike. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and LM Parfums Veleno Doré have a close profile.

The Raven

7.7

Alkemia · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia The Raven is a unisex scent where leather, black caraway and black pepper lead, giving a smoky, spicy and earthy character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The longevity and sillage ratings come from only a small number of voters, so treat them as a rough guide. It reads as unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. The notes read as one whole: leather and black amber give it weight, while black pepper and black cardamom add a spicy edge. Violet leaf and black iris bring a fresh, green touch, and ebony with drawing ink supplies a dry, woody, slightly smoky base. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Nishane Sultan Vetiver have a close profile.

Hotel Cotton

8.0

Villa Erbatium

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Villa Erbatium Hotel Cotton is a clean, powdery unisex scent built around cotton flower, mimosa and musk. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: cotton flower and mimosa give a fresh, floral cleanness, while musk softens it into something creamy and powdery. Sandalwood and black amber leave a woody, lightly sweet warmth underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most common settings. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Fine'ry I'm a Musk and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

As Dark Things Are Meant to be Loved

7.7

Alkemia · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Alkemia As Dark Things Are Meant to be Loved is a dark, oriental scent that lays smoke, resin and leather over a sweet, gourmand base, made for women. Longevity is rated good while sillage stays moderate, so it sits close to the skin and is noticed up close. Its spicy, woody character leans towards cooler weather and evening wear. Temple frankincense, bakhoor and Lapsang Souchong tea build a smoky, resinous ground, with Russian leather and oud adding a hard edge. Coconut, coffee and tonka bean sweeten that edge, while patchouli and black amber deepen the darkness. Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera and Birkholz Berlin Soul have a close profile.

Pera (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Atelier Rebul

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Atelier Rebul Pera Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral body against spice, powder and an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable without being heavy. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, and it also wears in summer. It leans towards leisure and office settings and suits evenings as well. It opens with black cardamom, pink pepper and ginger for a spicy first impression. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid and water lily bring a soft floral texture. The base of frankincense, patchouli, leather, sandalwood and black amber settles into a woody, oriental and slightly powdery warmth.

Lady Danger

6.7

M∙A∙C · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M∙A∙C Lady Danger is a feminine perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against spicy, woody and oriental warmth. Tangerine, jasmine and wild cherry give it a sweet, fruity brightness, while saffron and patchouli pull it toward spice and wood. Black amber and tiger orchid deepen the oriental side, and the accords also include leathery and synthetic tones. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though with few votes behind them these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a women's fragrance. Paint It Black and Rabanne 1 Million Intense have a close profile.

Eau de Luxe - Amber

7.6

Ex Voto

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ex Voto Eau de Luxe - Amber is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built around benzoin, black amber and vanilla. It is rated as strong in longevity with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It doesn't lean to one gender, with masculine and feminine votes equal. The sweet, gourmand side comes from vanilla and benzoin, with a creamy warmth. Cistus, labdanum and patchouli add a spicy, earthy, smoky depth, and musk softens it. The woody, oriental character is what dominates.

Love Club (Eau de Parfum)

5.9

Noyz · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Noyz Love Club Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, spicy and faintly smoky details. Its sillage is rated moderate, so it suits those who want a scent noticed at close range rather than one that fills the room. Too few votes exist to say anything firm about its longevity or season. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, bergamot, saffron and Sichuan pepper, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, Turkish pink rose, raspberry and violet bring a floral, fruity sweetness, balanced by a leathery touch of Tuscan leather. The base of patchouli, ebony and black amber is woody and earthy, softened by marshmallow. Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess and Pineider Colonia Ambrata have a close profile.

Freya's Amber

6.7

Neil Morris Fragrances

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Neil Morris Fragrances Freya's Amber is a sweet, resinous women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suiting evenings and relaxed days. Amber and black amber give it a warm, sweet base, while labdanum and frankincense add a resinous, slightly smoky edge. Cedar and oakmoss bring a woody, powdery depth, and the spicy and oriental accords round it out. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Leisure, evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Though classed as a women's fragrance, voters are split between feminine and masculine. Prada Babylon and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.

Organ #5

7.6

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Organ #5 is a unisex fragrance with a floral, powdery face over a spicy, woody and resinous core. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to a particular time of year; it reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. The top holds ivory, cistus and black amber, which bring out the resinous and powdery side. In the heart, cypriol and gurjum balsam add a woody, balsamic depth. The base of cypress, clove and geranium brings spice and a floral touch together as it dries.

Vampire Husband (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Sorce · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Vampire Husband Extrait de Parfum is an earthy, smoky unisex scent built around oakmoss, soil, patchouli and tobacco. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. No season or occasion stands out for it, and it doesn't lean toward either gender, so it sits comfortably on men and women alike. A fresh, green streak runs through it, carried by petrichor, absinth and vetiver. Against that, black amber, oud, clove and patchouli add a spicy, resinous, woody weight. Tobacco and cigarette throw a smoky, leathery shadow, while blood and soil settle it onto a dark, damp ground.

London Poppy

6.6

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floral Street London Poppy is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and flowers in a fresh, green, lightly sweet style. Its longevity and projection are both moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor fades quickly. Only a few people have rated these, so the figures are a rough guide. With no lean towards either gender and a light, open character, it is easy to wear through the day. Neroli, Sicilian lemon and Florida orange give a bright citrus lift, while jasmine sambac, apricot blossom and orange blossom soften it with floral and fruity tones. Hinoki wood and cedarwood form a woody base, and marine notes and sunflower add freshness. Black amber stays in the background and balances the sweetness.

Vanilla Era (2023)

4.7

Boy Smells · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Woody

Boy Smells Vanilla Era is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance with a creamy, slightly powdery character built around vanilla absolute, coffee and amber. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single blend: vanilla absolute and coffee absolute carry the sweetness and creaminess, while black amber and frankincense add an oriental warmth. Saffron and Madagascar pepper draw a spiced edge, and cashmere wood and Indian papyrus lay a woody base. White tulip and beetroot give the sweetness a faintly earthy, powdery softness. Its sillage is rated weak, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin, though few people have voted, so that view is tentative. With its sweet, warm profile it suits cooler days better, and it works equally well on men and women.

Untamed

8.0

Mykonos · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mykonos Untamed is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of blackcurrant, bergamot and lemon with a sweet, creamy heart of coconut, soap and praliné. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so its best time of wear is hard to pin down; being unisex, it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, linen, bergamot and lemon, with aldehydes adding a clean, bright feel. In the heart, coconut, soap and praliné bring sweetness, while jasmine and violet add a powdery floral touch. It dries down on vetiver, black amber, vanilla and cedarwood, which settle it on a soft, warm base.

Lacquered Rose

7.4

X-Ray · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

X-Ray Lacquered Rose is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character against a woody, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. There is no season or occasion data to lean on. The top carries pink pepper, bergamot, mandarin orange and saffron, so spice and citrus come first. The heart holds rose, jasmine, tuberose, violet and oud. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, black amber, vanilla and nubuck give it a sweet, animal, resinous warmth.

Athanor

8.0

Mendittorosa · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mendittorosa Athanor is a smoky, resinous and earthy unisex fragrance in which saffron, frankincense and gaiac wood take the lead. Its sillage is rated as good, and most voters find it leaves a clear trail, though the number of votes is small. There is no information on season or occasion, so nothing can be said about those. With its smoky, resinous build it suits those who want a heavy, characterful scent. The top holds saffron, blackcurrant and sulfur, giving a fresh, green sharpness at the start. In the heart, frankincense, iris and cypriol bring a resinous, slightly floral and smoky turn. The base of gaiac wood, Java vetiver, black amber and cashmeran adds woody, earthy and animalic depth. Carner Bestium and Caron Secret Oud have a close profile.

L'Ambre

8.4

Christian Louboutin · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Christian Louboutin L'Ambre is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green streak with a woody, resinous and smoky base. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score its staying power high. There are too few votes on season or occasion to say when it suits best, but its unisex profile sits comfortably on either men or women. The scent is built entirely from green tuberose, patchouli and black amber. The fresh, green floral side of the tuberose meets the earthy woodiness of patchouli, while black amber adds a resinous, spicy and slightly smoky warmth. The result leans oriental, with flowers and wood in balance.