The Perfume Library

460 perfumes

Darkness

Béjar

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Béjar Darkness is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, opening with fresh citrus and settling into a vanilla warmth. The top is bergamot, bitter orange and grapefruit, which reads fresh and sharp at first. In the heart, black amber, cardamom, cedar and gaiac wood give it a spicy, woody body. The base brings vanilla along with musky and sweet notes, leaving a gourmand, powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring also gets a fair share, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Cuba Cuba Gold and Zara For Him Red Edition Intense have a close profile.

Coco Hinoki

5.8

Boy Smells · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Boy Smells Coco Hinoki is a unisex scent that sets the creamy sweetness of coconut milk against the dry woodiness of hinoki cypress and cedarwood, with a smoky edge. Pear and tiaré give it a soft, lightly fruity and floral start, while coconut milk anchors that sweetness in a creamy, gourmand base. Hinoki cypress, cedarwood, amberwood and vetiver build the woody frame. Incense, papyrus and smoky notes add a spicy, resinous shadow, and black amber and musk keep the whole thing warm and soft. The balance between sweet and smoky suits those who like gourmand scents as well as those who lean towards woods. Filippo Sorcinelli Contre Bombarde 32 and Alkemia October's Amber Alchemy have a close profile.

San Ysidro Drive

6.7

Victoria Beckham · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Victoria Beckham San Ysidro Drive is a unisex scent where a floral, sweet character is deepened by woody, oriental and leathery tones. Jasmine, rose absolute and peony make up the floral side, while passion fruit adds a fruity brightness and vanilla brings sweetness. Black amber and oud carry the woody, leathery side, with saffron blossom and sea breeze as quieter details in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Nishane Nefs and Coreterno Hardkor have a close profile.

Poisonous Roots (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Sorce · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Poisonous Roots Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that darkens a sweet floral core with spice, earth and animal tones. Jasmine absolute carries the floral side, while vanilla absolute and milk sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Black tea and incense bring a spicy, earthy edge, and black amber lays a warm, dark base under the whole blend. With no top, heart and base split, it reads as a single piece: sweet beside earthy, creamy beside animal. The character is dense and shadowy rather than light or fresh. Memo Paris Omnia Omnibus Ubique and Piper & Perro Lepus have a close profile.

Bold Blossom

7.2

Zara · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Bold Blossom is a floral and sweet women's fragrance, with a spicy edge and a soft, powdery finish. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and tangerine, giving a spicy brightness. In the heart, rose absolute, frankincense and raspberry add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of patchouli, tonka bean absolute and black amber settles into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Cacharel Loulou (Eau de Parfum) and Tom Ford Orchid Soleil (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nitro Blue

7.3

Dumont

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dumont Nitro Blue is a masculine scent that opens on orange blossom, basil and cinnamon and sits between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. In the top, lemon and sage brighten the scent while orange blossom and cinnamon add a sweet warmth. The heart brings tolu balm, praliné and black cardamom, where the gourmand and creamy side becomes clear. The base settles on black amber, patchouli and Brazilian rosewood, giving a woody foundation. Aquatic and synthetic tones run through the accords as well. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few people have voted, so that picture is tentative. There are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it.

Ottoman Leather

7.3

Renier Perfumes · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Renier Perfumes Ottoman Leather is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and fruity, then moves into a leathery, smoky and animalic character. The opening of honey, neroli, bergamot, red fruits and pear gives a sweet brightness. In the heart, vetiver, sandalwood, leather, champaca absolute and cashmeran build a woody, earthy base, with the leather coming forward. The base of black musk, black amber, castoreum, patchouli, benzoin and tobacco carries it into a creamy, powdery, spicy and oriental warmth. Sweetness and animalic depth balance each other. Its profile is close to Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir and Montale Bengal Oud.

Yazan for Him

6.4

Rasasi · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Yazan for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and fruity freshness against spice, sweetness and an oriental, woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, followed by evenings and nights out. It opens with sage and lemon. In the heart, balsam, cinnamon and praliné bring a spicy, gourmand sweetness. The base of rosewood, Indian oud, black amber, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a woody, animalic depth.

Armada Black

7.0

Yves de Sistelle

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves de Sistelle Armada Black is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start on a spicy, woody and slightly smoky base. The top holds pineapple, cardamom, cinnamon and citrus notes, so the fruitiness arrives together with spice. In the heart, green apple, cedar and bamboo come forward, and pineapple carries on, turning the opening sweetness into something greener and lighter. The base of black amber, precious woods and patchouli adds a resinous, earthy and smoky depth. A floral accent stays in the background and softens the woody structure. Yves de Sistelle Chairman Black and SweDoft Rasputin have a close profile.

Arcanum Experiments 2021 - 1

6.5

Alkemia · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Alkemia Arcanum Experiments 2021 - 1 is a smoky, woody unisex fragrance led by oakmoss, amber and single malt scotch whisky. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base sequence: whisky and rum add a sweet, slightly fruity warmth, while pine and vetiver balance it with a fresh, resinous edge. Tobacco, oud, myrrh and frankincense bring smoky, spicy, oriental depth, and labdanum, dragon's blood and the different ambers soften and darken the blend. The overall feel is dark and woody, with the fresh pine keeping it from turning heavy. Its profile is close to City Rhythm Manhattan Midnight and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco.

Tigerwood Antique

8.6

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jinx Tigerwood Antique is a unisex scent that darkens a floral, sweet and spicy core with woody, resinous, smoky and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Clove, Palo Santo and coniferous woods give the top a spicy, dry start. In the heart, cocoa, espresso, patchouli and Mexican vanilla bring sweetness, while the lotus flowers and iris soften it with a floral touch. The base rests on Burmese oud, castoreum, Mysore sandalwood and black amber, making it dark, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters giving high marks, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, heavy character can read masculine or feminine. The smoky and animal tones make it easier to wear in cool weather. Its oud and amber profile is close to Dior Oud Ispahan and Coreterno Night Idol.

Allegria

8.3

Villa Erbatium

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Villa Erbatium Allegria is a unisex perfume that opens fresh and floral and dries down sweet, powdery and creamy. The top is violet, carnation and sea salt: the two flowers give the floral side, the salt keeps it fresh. In the heart, cotton flower, nutmeg and honey follow; cotton flower sets a soft, clean ground, nutmeg adds a light spice and honey brings sweetness. The base of musk, black amber, amber and vanilla leaves it warm, powdery and creamy. It suits anyone who likes a soft, sweet style, whether men or women. Carita Carita and Floris White Rose have a close profile.

Dark Roses (Cologne)

6.5

Demeter Fragrance Library

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Demeter Fragrance Library Dark Roses (Cologne) is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral rose against green, fruity and earthy shades. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Bulgarian rose and rose tea sit at the centre, while red currant adds a sweet, fruity brightness. Davana blossom softens the floral side. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver and black amber bring an earthy, spicy depth, and the aquatic and green tones keep the whole thing fresh. Perfumes with a close profile include Demeter Fragrance Library Elvira's Black Roses and Lancôme Storm & Roses.

Comedìa Delle Mie Brame

6.2

Comedìa · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Comedìa Delle Mie Brame is a unisex perfume that sets a fruity, floral character over a sweet, creamy and leathery base. It opens with plum, red apple and raspberry, which give a juicy sweetness. At the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose absolute and damask rose absolute build the floral side, while lipstick adds a powdery, cosmetic touch. The base of silk, black amber and leather settles into a soft, creamy warmth with a faint spice. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale and Xerjoff Muse have a close profile.

Terra Nova

9.1

Michael Malul · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Michael Malul Terra Nova is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of lotus, lemon leaf and bergamot with an earthy, resinous base of patchouli, tonka bean and black amber. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. It reads as masculine, but there are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it. The top notes of lotus, lemon leaf and bergamot give a citrusy, fresh start. Toward the heart, violet, sandalwood and ambrox add a soft woodiness. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean and black amber dry down spicy, oriental and earthy. Santa Maria Novella Patchouli (Eau de Cologne) and Robert Piguet Bois Bleu have a close profile.

Cave - Rosa Vaniglia (Parfum)

7.3

Essential · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Essential Cave - Rosa Vaniglia is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a spicy, oriental base and a powdery finish. It opens on jasmine, magnolia, geranium and hedione, a floral start. In the heart, clove and Damask rose lead, with the clove adding a spicy edge to the rose's sweetness. The base is built from musk, black amber, oud, caramel and vanilla, and the scent settles into something softer, sweeter and powdery. The oriental structure leaves a warm, full impression; La Martina Alma - Black Rose and Atelier Rebul Bal d'Orient have a close profile.

My Sir

8.0

Roccobarocco · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Roccobarocco My Sir is a men's fragrance that pairs the freshness of rhubarb, grapefruit and bergamot with a heavier base of patchouli and black amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough indication. It reads as masculine, and there is no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion. It opens with rhubarb, grapefruit, ginger and bergamot, giving a citrusy, slightly fruity and green freshness. In the heart, lavender, geranium and black pepper add a spicy, floral turn. The base of patchouli and black amber dries down woody, earthy and a little animal in warmth. A synthetic facet also runs through the accords.