The Perfume Library

Rosé Noir

7.2

Gallagher Fragrances · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallagher Fragrances Rosé Noir is a unisex scent that leans towards nights out and evenings, pairing rose with honey, vanilla and leather. Turkish rose absolute comes first, sweetened by honey, brown sugar and vanilla, while plum and apple add a soft fruitiness. Patchouli, labdanum and black leather give it an earthy, leathery and woody base, with sandalwood and oud sitting in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand goes a long way. Most voters pick night out and evening, which suits its dense, oriental character. Gallagher Fragrances Rosé All Daé and Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi have a close profile.

Leather

7.3

Commodity · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Commodity Leather is a unisex scent built around black leather, juniper and myrrh, sweet, smoky and spicy in character. It opens with juniper wood, oregano and black leather. In the heart, Canary Islands juniper, myrrh and cocoa absolute add a sweet softness. The base settles into labdanum, cedarwood, Haitian vetiver and styrax. Overall it reads woody, resinous and earthy, with a leathery, animal side in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen more for evenings, leisure and nights out. Spring and summer get fewer votes. Masque I-II Montecristo and John Varvatos Dark Rebel have a close profile.

Red d'Amour

8.5

LM Parfums · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

LM Parfums Red d'Amour is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet gourmand character against the sharper edges of spice and leather. It opens with black cherry, pink pepper and saffron, and its heart holds jasmine absolute, violet and black leather. The base of palo santo, heliotrope, patchouli and tonka bean lays down a woody, sweet ground. The sugar of the fruit is softened by spicy and leathery tones, and the scent grows warmer as it dries. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this impression is not settled. It does not lean to one gender and reads as unisex. Room 1015 Cherry Punk and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Suite 302

6.5

Victoria Beckham · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Victoria Beckham Suite 302 is a unisex scent that sets floral and leathery accords against a smoky, earthy backdrop. It opens with black cherry and red pepper, fruity and spicy at once. The heart of musk, violet and Rosa centifolia adds a powdery, floral softness. In the dry-down black leather, papyrus and tobacco take over, leaving it woody, smoky and faintly animalic. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are still tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Floral Street Black Lotus and Boadicea the Victorious Alseif have a close profile.

Cuir Noir

7.0

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2023

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Les Sœurs de Noé Cuir Noir is a spicy, smoky unisex scent built around black leather, cedarwood and vanilla. Most voters pick Cuir Noir for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time, nights out and evenings, and works at the office too. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good. Voters lean slightly towards masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with pink pepper and elemi resin. In the heart, frankincense, plum and night-blooming jasmine add a smoky, slightly fruity touch. The base settles on black leather over cedarwood, with vanilla softening the edges. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Dark Leather and Yves Saint Laurent Babycat have a close profile.

Ombré Leather (Body Spray)

8.7

Tom Ford

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Ombré Leather (Body Spray) is a unisex scent that opens with saffron and cardamom and settles into smoky black leather. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, only its character can be described: a sweet, spicy leather that suits men and women alike. The top holds saffron, cardamom and jasmine sambac, where spice meets a sweet floral brightness. At the heart, black leather, vetiver and patchouli bring an earthy, smoky depth. White moss and amber in the base soften it and dry down to an oriental warmth.

Saffron Flower

7.1

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Les Sœurs de Noé Saffron Flower is a fresh, floral and spicy unisex scent that pairs saffron blossom and wild jasmine with vanilla and black leather. It opens with Sichuan pepper and mandarin orange, bringing a light sharpness and brightness. In the heart, saffron blossom and wild jasmine lead, giving a powdery, creamy floral feel. The base softens into the sweetness of vanilla, black leather and the woody warmth of Indian sandalwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters most often pick it for leisure and nights out, with evening, daily and business wear close behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Dior New Look 1947 and Ulrich Lang Lethe have a close profile.

Oud Rose

7.4

Les Sœurs de Noé · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Les Sœurs de Noé Oud Rose is a unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and spring evenings, setting floral and spicy sides on a woody base. The top holds frankincense, davana and saffron, so it opens spicy and resinous. In the heart, freesia and Rosa centifolia add a floral softness, with green and powdery touches easing it. The base of patchouli, oud and black leather dries down woody and oriental. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with few choosing summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Comme des Garçons Daphne and Tom Ford Café Rose (2012) have a close profile.

Copper Black

8.2

Kenneth Cole · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kenneth Cole Copper Black is a spicy, smoky fragrance for men that opens with ginger, apple and mandarin orange leaf and settles into bourbon whiskey, black leather and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum and Roberto Ugolini Casentino have a close profile. The top notes of ginger, apple and mandarin orange leaf give a fruity, slightly sharp start. In the heart, bourbon whiskey, cardamom and black leather bring out the spice and smoke. The base of tonka bean, gaiac wood and vanilla leaves a sweet, woody, oriental finish.

212 VIP Black Extra

7.9

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Extra is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is only a rough guide. The character is masculine, with synthetic, spicy and leathery tones weighing in. The top opens with rum, cola and grapefruit, which gives a fruity, bright first impression. In the heart, lavender, moss and black leather add edge and depth. Musk and cocoa carry the base into a creamy, sweet dry-down.

Chypre Noir

8.2

American Perfumer · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

American Perfumer Chypre Noir is a unisex chypre that leans green, woody and leathery; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum build the chypre frame, while galbanum and absinth add a sharp green edge. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain keep the citrus light, and thyme and pimento bring spice. Black leather and cedarwood push the woody, leathery side forward, tuberose and orris root soften the floral part, and benzoin and musk ketone close it with a resinous, animal warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters wear it across a wide range, from leisure to evenings and nights out to the office; it reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting between the two.

Lost Paradise (2020)

7.4

LM Parfums · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Oriental

LM Parfums Lost Paradise is a dark, smoky unisex fragrance that sets spice, leather and animalic weight against a floral frame; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat this as a rough guide. Rich and heavy, it leans towards cooler weather and evening wear, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with ylang-ylang, geranium, saffron and cardamom, pairing floral sweetness with spice. At the heart, black leather, Egyptian jasmine and labdanum turn it smoky and leathery. The base of patchouli and animalic notes leaves a warm, heavy, oriental trail.

Stag

7.4

The Maker · 2021

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

The Maker Stag is a woody, earthy unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against resin, smoke and leather. It opens with elemi resin, red grapefruit and bergamot, a citrusy start. In the heart, oud, black leather and labdanum bring out the leathery, smoky side. The base of frankincense, patchouli and Palo Santo settles into a dry, resinous, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is made for both men and women, and suits those who like a heavy, smoky character. Calé Fragranze d'Autore Preludio d'Oriente and Timothy Han Edition Perfumes On the Road have a close profile.

Dark Saffron Nights

8.0

Jesus del Pozo · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jesus del Pozo Dark Saffron Nights is a dark masculine fragrance built around saffron, spice and leather, sitting between sweet and smoky. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the sample is small, so this is not definitive. It reads masculine, and its heavy, dense build makes itself felt through the day. Black saffron, nutmeg and cardamom open on a spicy note. In the heart, amber, rose and gaiac wood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base. At the bottom, oud, black leather and castoreum add an animal, smoky, leathery darkness. Floral and fruity touches show in the accords too. Some may find it closed and oriental.

Blaze

6.4

Beverly Hills Polo Club

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Beverly Hills Polo Club Blaze is a men's fragrance built around cardamom and black leather, with sweetness and spice sitting side by side. Vervain and basil sit at the top. Cardamom and black leather lead the heart, and patchouli with cedarwood lays a woody base. The overall feel is sweet, spicy, woody and leathery, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It is classed as a men's scent. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Ombré Leather Parfum and Burberry Hero Parfum Intense.

More is More

6.2

Wilgermain · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Wilgermain More is More is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with floral and spicy tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these figures only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. It opens with French sage, Chinese osmanthus absolute and davana; the heart brings Italian broom absolute, black leather and Bulgarian rose water. Vetiver, Martinique ambrette seed absolute and patchouli set the base on a woody footing, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Santa Maria Novella Quercia and Réminiscence Oud Glacial have a close profile.

Lavande Fétiche

7.8

Christian Louboutin · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Christian Louboutin Lavande Fétiche is a floral-leathery unisex scent that sets lavender and hyacinth against black leather, soft and creamy with a darker edge. Those who rated its longevity find it good, and most of those votes lean strong, though only a few people have voted. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and there is no clear information on season or occasion. The notes read as one whole: lavender and hyacinth form the floral side, while black leather adds a leathery, woody depth. Spicy and creamy accords soften that edge. Rituals The Ritual of Jing - Sleep and Ars Mirabile Alma Blanca have a close profile.

Cuir Obscur (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Cuir Obscur Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that lays a smoky, leathery shadow over a floral and sweet body. It opens with amaretto and nutmeg, then moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang and Arabian rose. In the base, patchouli, musk and black leather take over; the fruity sweetness turns powdery and creamy, with resinous, earthy and animal tones kept in the background. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. This oriental, leathery character sits comfortably on men and women alike, and has a close profile to Ministry of Oud Greatest and Xerjoff Opera.

Oud Tonic (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Gate

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Oud Tonic Eau de Parfum is a unisex woody scent that sets bright citrus against spice, smoke and leather; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, and most voters rate its longevity as high. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. Mandarin orange, juniper berry and lime zest give it a fresh opening, with pear blossom softening the edge. In the heart, vetiver, saffron and clove form a spicy backbone. The base leans on cedar, black leather and oud, while musk rounds off a smoky, powdery, woody finish.

Inquisitor (2015) (Perfume)

7.7

Solstice Scents · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Solstice Scents Inquisitor is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around wood smoke, oud and black leather; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: frankincense, myrrh and labdanum sit over wood smoke and fire, while oud and black leather harden that smoky line. Amber and benzoin bring sweetness, and patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy base. The accords show sweet, spicy, woody, animal and leathery sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without reaching far. Its dense, dark character suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Juicy Couture Dirty English and Dior Leather Oud.

Vibrant Leather Saline

7.6

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Vibrant Leather Saline is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic feel and a darker leathery edge. Bergamot and ozonic notes open it with a cool, bright start. In the heart, aquatic notes, aromatic notes and black leather come together, the leather adding a slight roughness to the freshness. Patchouli, sea salt and papyrus form a dry, woody base. Floral, fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that judgment is still tentative. It is made for men and is rated highly for value. Zara 10.0 and Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Intense have a close profile.

Dapper 1959 (Parfum Extract)

8.9

Alexandria Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandria Fragrances Dapper 1959 (Parfum Extract) is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy brightness against powdery, leathery depth, in a classic fougère and chypre manner. Sicilian citrus fruits and lemon vervain give it a bright base, while lavender and star anise pull it toward a spicy, green side. Black leather, patchouli and vetiver add an earthy weight, and talcum and musk soften everything into something powdery and creamy. Its longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it lasts a long time, though the number of votes is small. It reads masculine and suits anyone after a clean, classic style. Zara Extreme 9.0 and Rania J. Lavande 44 have a close profile.

Unlimited Black

7.1

bugatti Fashion · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

bugatti Fashion Unlimited Black is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with cinnamon, thyme and black pepper and settles on black leather and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are only a rough guide. It reads clearly masculine. It opens spicy with cinnamon, thyme and black pepper. The heart of Texas cedar, black leather and patchouli builds a woody, earthy and slightly smoky base. In the base, frankincense and amber leave a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth, with creamy and animal touches adding weight. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Blood Concept Black Series - 0: Cruel Incense have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Rochas In Black

7.0

Rochas · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas In Black opens with black tea, bergamot and blackberry, then carries rose and black leather in its heart: a floral, fruity scent made for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. There are no season or occasion votes to go on, so those stay open; it reads feminine. Up top, the slightly bitter edge of black tea meets the fruity brightness of bergamot and blackberry. In the heart, hawthorn and rose build the floral side while black leather adds a leathery edge. The base of oakmoss, ambroxan and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, chypre foundation, with oriental and synthetic tones running through the accords. Jean-Pierre Sand Belluna Rosaline and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.