The Perfume Library

Gaith / غيث

8.1

Khadlaj · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Khadlaj Gaith / غيث is a unisex scent that sets the bite of black pepper, pink pepper and ginger against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla and labdanum. The opening is led by those three spices; in the heart, lavender, frankincense and cypress settle the heat onto a woody, fougère base. Vanilla and labdanum sweeten the base, while patchouli anchors a creamy, oriental feel. A synthetic shimmer runs through it. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, winter and spring, while summer is a minor choice. It leans towards evenings and daily wear, and it can also work at the office. Armaf Bois Nuit and Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Through the Forest

7.2

d'Annam · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

d'Annam Through the Forest is a spicy, woody and smoky fragrance with a resinous, oriental character, made for men. Longevity and projection both sit at a moderate level, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Its warm, full-bodied build reads as masculine. It opens with saffron, elemi resin and black pepper for a spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, spices and tobacco bring a smoky, resinous feel. The base of oud, vanilla and sandalwood softens everything and settles into a warm, woody finish. Kerosene Broken Theories and Al-Muhib Oud Gentleman have a close profile.

1872 Vetiver

8.9

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian 1872 Vetiver is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, lightly smoky base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and few votes for winter. It suits daily wear and the office best, and it is also worn in the evening. Grapefruit, bergamot and lime give the opening a citrus lift, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. Neroli and lavender lead the heart. In the base, Madagascan vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody, slightly smoky foundation, and musk and amber supply the creamy side. Clive Christian 1872 for Men and Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Performance Red

7.4

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

bugatti Fashion Performance Red is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, with a sweet, fruity and woody side that suits daily and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters wear it in all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead; leisure and daily use lead, while business and evening get votes too. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with black pepper and grapefruit, bright and spicy. Lavender and cardamom form the heart, and in the base patchouli, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, resinous woody ground, with a synthetic edge. Zara For Him Black Edition Intense and Ishtara Six Elements have a close profile.

Juniper Wood

7.0

Label

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Label Juniper Wood is a fresh, green and spicy unisex fragrance built around lavender, black pepper and juniper berry, suited to daytime and office wear. It opens with lavender, black pepper and cardamom, a cool and peppery start. Coriander and juniper berry bring a green, resinous heart. Musk and amber soften the base and settle it into a woody dry-down. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though a good number find it feminine.

Purple Flowers

7.4

Mancera · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mancera Purple Flowers is a unisex fragrance that pairs fig tree, mandarin orange and rose absolute, with a fresh, floral character softened by spice and wood. The top opens bright with fig tree and mandarin orange, while black pepper, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy edge. In the heart, rose absolute meets patchouli and cedarwood, and the base of white musk, vanilla and ambergris turns it sweeter and smoother. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

Porsche Design | 180

6.8

Porsche Design · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Porsche Design | 180 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by cardamom, grapefruit and orange, with a sweet, woody base that suits everyday wear. It opens with cardamom and grapefruit alongside orange, lemon and pineapple, giving a bright, slightly fruity citrus. In the heart, clary sage, iced coffee and black pepper add a spicy, faintly bitter depth. The base of cedarwood, vanilla and vetiver is woody, softened by the sweetness of the vanilla. Floral and synthetic tones also show among its accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither projects far nor fades quickly. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, with fewer choosing it for a night out. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Rabanne Phantom Intense have a close profile.

Members Only

6.0

P1 · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

P1 Members Only is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base. Grapefruit, black pepper and ginger give it a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, watermelon, blond woods and red chili pull sweetness and spice together. Amber, tonka bean and musk leave a soft, resinous trail underneath, and a synthetic edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters lean towards autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. Daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. Bon Parfumeur 901 Muscade Amande Patchouli and Police Forbidden for Man have a close profile.

Ha Long Bay

6.7

Jovoy · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Jovoy Ha Long Bay is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then firms up with spice, wood and leather; it suits spring and summer days and relaxed hours. It opens with mango, cardamom and black pepper, a fruity sweetness held in check by spice. Toward the heart, cedarwood, leather and nagarmotha add a green, leathery edge. The base of orcanox, amberwood and patchouli settles into a woody, slightly synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure time and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits between the two. Anyone after a similar profile could also try David Beckham Beyond (Eau de Toilette) and Burberry Brit Rhythm for Him (Eau de Toilette).

L for Women

7.9

Clive Christian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clive Christian L for Women is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which black pepper and pink pepper open sharply before jasmine and damask rose soften the scent. The top notes of black pepper, pink pepper, white pepper and davana give a spicy, slightly green start. Jasmine and damask rose carry the floral heart. In the base, vetiver, cedar and patchouli lay a woody foundation, while musk and vanilla sweeten it and add a powdery softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters wear it across all four seasons in similar measure, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Chanel Chance (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Shingl.

Noble Musk Nights

8.0

Jesus del Pozo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jesus del Pozo Noble Musk Nights is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, sweet opening on a powdery, woody musk base. The top is bergamot, blackcurrant and black pepper, a bright, fruity start with a light spicy edge. The heart brings lily of the valley, apple, aromatic notes and patchouli. The base of musk, tonka bean, amber and cedarwood turns it sweet, resinous and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Jesus del Pozo Gold Amber Nights and Laura Biagiotti Roma (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Malinau

7.6

Bortnikoff · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bortnikoff Oud Malinau is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that brings raspberry, Ceylonese cinnamon and Indonesian oud together. It opens with mimosa and cardamom, then moves into a fruity, gourmand sweetness at the heart, built on Ceylonese cinnamon, raspberry and beeswax. In the base, Siam benzoin and Indonesian oud form a creamy, powdery woody ground, while pink pepper and black pepper keep the spice lively. Its longevity is rated strong, and most voters say it stays on the skin for a long time. Sillage is rated good. With its rich, sweet, oriental character, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Guerlain Oud Nude and Guerlain Angélique Noire have a close profile.

Quintessence

8.1

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent whose resinous, smoky character suits evenings in the cooler months. It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with clove, saffron and black pepper for a spicy start. Vanilla, davana and benzoin bring sweetness and resin in the heart. Cedarwood, oud, amber and patchouli settle into a woody, smoky base. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Outstanding Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.1

s.Oliver · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Outstanding Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that sets citrus and spice on a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits a light touch. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by the office and leisure time. Some also choose it for sport. It opens with black pepper, grapefruit and rosemary, which give a citrusy, spicy freshness. In the heart, violet leaf, lavender and sage add a green, herbal feel. The base of vetiver, moss and sandalwood settles into a calm, woody finish, with fruity and sweet touches softening the whole. Karl Lagerfeld Karl Vienna Opera and Carven Carven pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Desired Earth

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Harmonist Desired Earth opens with violet leaf, ambrette and shiso leaf, and carries immortelle and single malt whisky at its heart: a fresh, earthy unisex scent. The green freshness of violet leaf and shiso leaf leads at first, softened by ambrette. In the heart, immortelle, single malt whisky and black pepper add a spicy, faintly sweet depth. The base of tolu balm, patchouli and cade juniper wood settles it onto a resinous, woody, earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine readings, so it sits comfortably between the two. WienerBlut Panasch and Bibi Bigler Cembra have a close profile.

Toï Toï Toï (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ormaie · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ormaie Toï Toï Toï Eau de Parfum is a woody, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Black pepper and frankincense open on a spicy, resinous note. In the heart, patchouli, sandalwood and cedar build a woody body; in the base, vanilla adds sweetness while vetiver and nagarmotha leave a green, smoky dryness. A powdery edge runs through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure wear. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Réminiscence L'Incroyable Patchouli and Bon Parfumeur 602 Poivre Cèdre Patchouli have a close profile.

Trama

7.8

Simone Cosac

Fresh · Floral · Green

Simone Cosac Trama is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that puts black pepper, pink pepper and jasmine up front. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits work and daily wear as well as evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with the spicy freshness of black pepper and pink pepper, joined by green notes and lychee. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, Damask rose and peach add a soft floral, fruity side. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and amber bring a woody, resinous warmth that turns sweeter.

Velvet Coffee

7.6

David Beckham · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

David Beckham Velvet Coffee is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which coffee gives the gourmand and woody sides their character, and it suits evenings and nights out. It opens with cardamom, black pepper and coffee, the spice sharpening the sweetness of the coffee. The heart of labdanum, saffron, oud, myrrh and benzoin builds a resinous, oriental warmth. Vetiver, cedarwood and amber leave a woody base, and the scent keeps a leathery, smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a trail without dominating a room. Voters pick night out and evening most often, with leisure and business close behind. It reads equally well on men and women.

Tea at BG

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Tea at BG is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around citrus and tea, settling into a sweet, spiced warmth. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and basil. The heart is led by tea, violet, rose and blackcurrant, with fig and hay adding a fruity, green depth. In the base, vanilla, amber, saffron and black pepper soften the scent and leave a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters, who score them high. As a unisex scent it reads comfortably on anyone. Omanluxury Wanderlust and The Dua Brand Classic English Tea have a close profile.

Zest Z&T

7.1

Borntostandout · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Borntostandout Zest Z&T is a fresh unisex scent with a citrus and green character, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights out well behind. It sits between masculine and feminine, light and clean in feel. It opens with juniper, Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper, gin and lemon vervain, a bright, peppery start. Black pepper, clary sage and Indian coriander carry the spice through the heart. As it dries, Philippine elemi, Virginia cedar and Indonesian patchouli lay down a woody base. Overall it reads fresh, citrusy and green.

Widdringtonia

6.9

The Body Shop · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Body Shop Widdringtonia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening of bergamot and black pepper over a woody base of vetiver, patchouli and cedar. Artemisia, bergamot and black pepper lead, and the citrus and green touches give a fresh, peppery start. In the heart, nutmeg, sage and geranium soften the spice. The base is woody, built on vetiver, patchouli, Clanwilliam cedar and benzoin, with the benzoin adding a faintly sweet, creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine, reading slightly more masculine. It has been discontinued.

Oud Venture

6.7

Novellista · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Novellista Oud Venture is a unisex fragrance where oud and myrrh meet spice and wood, with a green and sweet side. It opens with osmanthus, saffron and cardamom, spicy and sweet. In the heart, papyrus, patchouli and gaiac wood lay a woody, earthy ground; in the base, oud, myrrh and black pepper settle into a resinous, creamy and slightly powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with very few choosing summer; it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Voters read it as masculine first, then classic. Robert Piguet Oud and Le Labo Oud 27 have a close profile.

Patchoulight

6.7

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Patchoulight is a unisex scent built around black pepper, orris concrete and Indonesian patchouli, with a fresh, green, floral character. A spicy black pepper opening gives way to a heart of orris concrete, violet leaf absolute and rose, which reads powdery and green. The base of musk, benzoin and Indonesian patchouli sweetens it and settles it onto an earthy, woody ground. Fruity and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and towards leisure and evening wear. Most call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Cacharel Eden and Tocca Violette have a close profile.

Tigerwood: Terengganu

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Ensar Oud Tigerwood: Terengganu is a dark unisex scent that reads woody, spicy and smoky, with leathery and animalic edges. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and fills the air around the wearer. There are no votes on season or occasion, so only its heavy build can be described. Oud resin and Malayan oud lead, while black pepper and clove add a spicy bite and tobacco and patchouli bring an earthy depth. Cocoa, coffee and Bourbon vanilla soften that edge, and Peru balsam and black ambergris add a resinous warmth. The notes read as a single dense whole.