The Perfume Library

Tomo / とも (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Annayake · 2007

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Tomo / とも Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rosemary, lavender and citrus fruits and dries down sweet on benzoin and tonka bean. The top is a fresh mix of rosemary, lavender and citrus fruits. In the heart, blond tobacco, clary sage and coriander seed add a dry, spicy edge. The base of benzoin, cistus, tonka bean and black musk softens everything into a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also works at the office. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. Bruno Banani Bruno Banani Man and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.

07 Tanoke

8.0

Odin New York · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 07 Tanoke is a green, spicy and smoky woody scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Ginger, bitter orange and black pepper open sharp and spicy. Towards the heart, gaiac wood, frankincense and nutmeg bring a resinous, smoky woodiness. Sequoia, black musk and patchouli settle it onto an earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. It reads masculine to most, though some find it feminine. Rook Perfumes Forest and Comme des Garçons Ganja have a close profile.

Mallow

7.1

Sora Dora · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sora Dora Mallow is a sweet, powdery unisex fragrance built around raspberry, vanilla sugar, almond and heliotrope. It opens with pink pepper sharpening the sweetness of raspberry and vanilla sugar. In the heart, heliotrope, almond and orange blossom turn it creamy and floral. The base of ambrette, violet and black musk dries down soft and powdery, with the gourmand sweetness and a synthetic sheen staying to the end. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Nature Blossom Moon Flower and Parfums de Marly Oriana have a close profile.

Goldea The Roman Night

7.2

Bvlgari · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night opens with black peony and mulberry and moves into tuberose and night-blooming jasmine, a sweet, powdery floral-oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is sold as a women's fragrance, and most voters call it feminine. The top notes, black peony and mulberry, give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, tuberose absolute and night-blooming jasmine build a creamy floral body. The base of black musk, patchouli and vetiver adds a spicy, oriental warmth. Jean-Louis Scherrer S de Scherrer Femme (Eau de Toilette) and Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve d'Ylang have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Falkar

8.2

Bvlgari · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Falkar is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It mostly reads as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Bangladeshian oud, saffron, leather and black musk make a dry, resinous, earthy whole. Oud and leather carry the structure, saffron adds a spicy warmth, and black musk leaves a soft, animalic base. The oriental side dominates, and sweetness stays in the background.

Serpentine

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Serpentine is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against a smoky, woody shadow. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close and quiet. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Grass, leaves, iris leaf and galbanum give it a green freshness, which aldehydes and ozone make brighter and airier, while smoked cedar, gaiac wood and juniper wood add a dry, woody edge. Benzoin and labdanum bring a resinous warmth, nutmeg a light spice, and black musk a soft base underneath.

Potion for Woman

6.9

Dsquared² · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dsquared² Potion for Woman is a sweet, fruity floral with gourmand and powdery touches, and it reads as distinctly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, violet and bergamot. The heart brings rhubarb, rose, lily of the valley and jasmine into a floral core. The base of vanilla, musk and black amber warms and sweetens it, while patchouli adds a woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It has been discontinued. Eisenberg Tentation and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

MiN New York · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.11 - Moon Dust Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky unisex scent built on carrot seed, coriander, tobacco and soil. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards winter and autumn, and towards evening and night-out wear, with leisure and business also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. The top opens with carrot seed, mineral notes and coriander. Ozone, tobacco and flintstone form the heart, giving it a dry, smoky feel. Soil, benzoin and black musk settle into a resinous, powdery, earthy base. Bohoboco Wild Carrot Oud and Naomi Goodsir Bois d'Ascèse have a close profile.

Bull's Blood (2023)

6.4

Imaginary Authors · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Imaginary Authors Bull's Blood (2023) is a unisex scent led by sandalwood, patchouli and tobacco, with a smoky, leathery and earthy character. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-heart-base progression: sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody foundation, while tobacco and black musk add a dark, animal warmth. Geranium and Spanish rose bring a floral side, and the blood note sharpens the resinous, spicy mood. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best in the evening or on a night out. Masculine leads the character votes, though it can be worn as a unisex scent. Imaginary Authors Bull's Blood (2012) and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex share a close profile.

Bull's Blood (2012)

5.5

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Imaginary Authors Bull's Blood is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet base against spicy, animal and leathery weight; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent as a whole rests on rose, patchouli and tobacco. Black musk, blood and costus root darken the mix and pull it toward earthy, woody and animal tones. The floral sweetness of the rose softens the harder edges. Imaginary Authors Bull's Blood (2023) and Tommy Hilfiger Loud for Him have a close profile.

03 Century

7.5

Odin New York · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 03 Century is a woody, sweet-spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, with spring a distant third. It is worn for evenings and nights out as readily as for daily and office wear, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. The top has horse mint, cypress and silver birch, the heart is vetiver, patchouli and myrrh, and the base holds amber, oakmoss and black musk. The result is a powdery, resinous, earthy wood with a smoky, spicy thread, softened by sweetness. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Cerruti 1881 Signature have a close profile.

Black Pepper & Sandalwood

6.8

Acca Kappa · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acca Kappa Black Pepper & Sandalwood is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus opening with a spicy, woody body and a slightly sweet edge. It opens with Italian bergamot and Canadian fir balsam for coolness, while saffron, nutmeg and Indonesian clove add spiced warmth. Black pepper, oud and Damask rose lead the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind; leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and office use also fitting. It reads more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. Penhaligon's Endymion and Bond No. 9 B9 have a close profile.

Pussy Dark Intense

6.5

Rammstein · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rammstein Pussy Dark Intense is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around rosebud, civet, guava and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Rosebud, guava and Sumatran osmanthus open on a fresh, fruity floral note, with civet adding a faint animalic edge. In the heart, oakmoss brings a green, slightly earthy tone while yellow plum keeps the fruit going. Black musk and black amber settle the base into a sweet, powdery and creamy finish.

Goldea The Roman Night Absolute

6.8

Bvlgari · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night Absolute is a distinctly feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a powdery, woody base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out, though it also fits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call its character feminine. It opens with black plum and orange blossom. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla and jasmine sambac absolute sweeten it, and the base of black musk, patchouli and crystallised moss adds a woody, slightly spicy depth.

Musc-Ambre Gris

7.3

Affinessence · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Affinessence Musc-Ambre Gris pairs patchouli, Haitian vetiver and ambergris with black musk, giving a green, woody unisex scent. Maté and white truffle give it a green, earthy edge, while patchouli and Haitian vetiver set that against a woody base. Black musk and ambergris add an animal, powdery and slightly resinous warmth. The spicy side stays in the background, so the whole reads dry and natural. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer well back. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead, and some choose it for the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it works as unisex. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Patchouli and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique have a close profile.

Sultan Leather

7.5

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Merchant Of Venice Sultan Leather is a sweet, spicy scent with resinous, woody and leathery sides, an oriental character made for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with elemi resin, nutmeg, pepper and saffron, a warm and spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood and Indian sandalwood build a woody body, with geranium softening it slightly. At the base, Siam benzoin sweetens the scent, while blond leather and black musk leave a warm, leathery trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer comes well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic side as well. Parfums de Marly Haltane has a close profile.

Icon pour Homme

6.1

Dsquared² · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² Icon pour Homme is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that opens on blood orange, lemon and ginger. The top is bright with blood orange and lemon, and ginger adds a light spice. In the heart, lavender, clary sage and geranium come forward, with black tulip adding a soft floral touch. The base of Indonesian patchouli, cedarwood and black musk settles the scent into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Versace Versace pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette).

Taif Imperial

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Taif Imperial opens with bergamot and saffron, then deepens into caramel, Taif rose and oud, a sweet, woody unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by bergamot, saffron and cardamom, with blackberry adding a fruity edge. In the heart, caramel, Taif rose and honeysuckle bring a floral sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, benzoin, oud and amber, leaving a woody, oriental character. Fresh and green touches keep the sweetness in check. Rasasi Al Wisam Day and Bois 1920 Sandalvia have a close profile.

Far Away Glamour

6.9

Avon · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Far Away Glamour pairs the brightness of pink pepper and pink grapefruit with orange blossom, vanilla and praliné, making a sweet, floral-gourmand scent for women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, and it also works at the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, pink grapefruit and blackcurrant, which give a fruity, lightly spicy sparkle. In the heart, orange blossom, Bourbon vanilla and iris add a soft, powdery, creamy floral feel. The base keeps the sweetness going with praliné, while patchouli brings earthy weight and black musk adds warmth. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Queen of Life have a close profile.

Oud pour Elle

6.8

Alyssa Ashley · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Alyssa Ashley Oud pour Elle is a sweet, oriental-leaning women's scent that sets bright citrus and fruit against a resinous, smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and American plum, bright and fruity. The heart of black tea, Moroccan rose, Indian heliotrope and myrrh turns floral, powdery and spicy. Oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, woody, smoky and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and place it mostly in the evening or on a night out. Feminine leads the character votes, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir and Estēe Lauder Wood Mystique have a close profile.

Top Shelf (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

One Way Bridge Perfumes · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

One Way Bridge Perfumes Top Shelf Extrait de Parfum is a dark, smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Tobacco absolute, leather and amber come first, while ash tree and Podocarpus totara build a dry, woody base. Civet and black musk add an animal warmth, and New Zealand ambergris softens the weight. The overall feel is green, spicy and earthy, with resinous and leathery shades alongside. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour leisure time and evenings out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Zoologist Rhinoceros and Zoologist King Cobra have a close profile.

Black Musk (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

The Body Shop · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

The Body Shop Black Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a soft, creamy warmth of musk, vanilla and patchouli beneath a fruity, sweet opening. It opens with bergamot, pear and pink pepper; the pear brings sweetness while the pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, liquorice, heliotrope and ylang-ylang give a powdery, gourmand softness. The base of black musk, vanilla and patchouli dries down woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and daily wear leading and evening also suiting it. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie have a close profile.

Amber (2020)

7.3

Rook Perfumes · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Animal

Rook Perfumes Amber (2020) is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Saffron and smoke open it, with frankincense and amber in the heart. Black musk, tonka bean and resins sit in the base. The result is a sweet, resinous body, hardened by spicy, animal and leathery tones. Rook Perfumes Amber (2018) and Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde have a close profile.

Cornucopia

7.7

Andrea Maack · 2019

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Andrea Maack Cornucopia is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, with a green, fruity side balanced by spice. Cornucopia's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Caramelized fig and green pepper give it a green, sweet character, spiced by cumin and angelica. Frankincense, styrax and black musk add a resinous, smoky depth, while cypress wood supplies a woody frame. The overall impression is earthy and warm.