The Perfume Library

Another World

8.5

Ephemeral Dyadic

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Ephemeral Dyadic Another World is a unisex fragrance built on black pepper, ink and pine, reading fresh, green and woody. It opens with black pepper and ink, sharp and spicy. Pine in the heart adds a green, resinous touch, and cedarwood with white musk in the base softens everything into a powdery, lightly sweet, smoky woodiness. The overall impression leans synthetic, cool and clean. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters find it lasts a long time. Sillage is good. It sits comfortably on both men and women with a neutral character. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Dsquared² He Wood Silver Wind Wood have a close profile.

LTH/02 Leather Freestyle

8.5

Zara · 2023

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Zara LTH/02 Leather Freestyle is a masculine scent in which citrus and spice meet smoky leather, with a woody, earthy character. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and black pepper, a bright, sharp start, while frankincense adds a resinous depth. In the heart, vetiver, gaiac wood, cashmeran and Ambrofix lay down a woody, earthy base. Leather comes forward in the base, darkened by patchouli and cistus, while vanilla softens its edge. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its value for money is rated very high. The green and smoky touches suit those who like leathery, woody scents. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Moresque Ubar 1992 have a close profile.

Sheikh Al Shuyukh Khusoosi

7.0

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Sheikh Al Shuyukh Khusoosi is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, spicy opening to a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it lingers without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. It sits closer to leisure and business settings, and while most voters read it as masculine, it wears as unisex. It opens with black pepper and lavender for a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, clary sage and saffron soften it, bringing out floral and sweet sides. The base of amber, myrrh, cedar, oud and ambroxan adds a resinous, woody, slightly earthy depth. Birkholz Supreme Oud and Otto Kern Ultimate Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Professional

7.5

Pecksniff's

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pecksniff's Professional is a fougère for men that opens fresh with lavender, bergamot and marine notes, then moves through black pepper and leather into amber, patchouli and sandalwood. Lavender and bergamot lead the opening, with the marine notes adding a green, citrusy freshness. In the heart, black pepper and leather bring a spicy, leathery edge. The base of amber, patchouli and sandalwood sets the scent on a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer next. It suits daily wear and the office best, and leisure time too. Creed Bois du Portugal and Penhaligon's Bayolea (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sin Poetry (2018)

7.0

Testament Collection · 2018

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Testament Collection Sin Poetry (2018) is a unisex scent that opens with red pepper, black pepper and thyme and settles into a warm, resinous heart of vetiver, cinnamon and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, with nights out also well represented; it is chosen less often for the office. The top carries spice and a lemon zest freshness, while the heart of cinnamon, frankincense and myrrh pulls it towards resinous and smoky. In the base, labdanum, amber and musk keep the warmth, with cashmere wood and melon softening it slightly. The overall feel is spicy, woody and oriental.

Holygrapie

7.0

Comme des Garçons · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Holygrapie is a fresh, lightly sweet women's scent that sets a citrusy, spicy opening on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It leans towards daily and leisure wear; most voters suggest fall and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the vote counts are small and these ratings are tentative. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Mark Buxton Perfumes Black Angel have a close profile. The top opens with mandarin orange, rhubarb, black pepper and ginger, fresh and spicy. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris, frankincense and nutmeg add a floral, powdery and resinous softness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood forms a woody floor, and styrax sweetens it.

Eau Duc de Berry

7.5

Rancé 1795 · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Eau Duc de Berry is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and autumn, summer also gets a fair share, and winter is the least chosen. Daily and business wear are where it fits best. It opens with mandarin orange, bitter orange and coriander for a fresh, slightly green citrus. The heart adds black pepper, cardamom, violet and rose, spicy and powdery with a floral touch. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss is woody and faintly smoky, with nutmeg carrying the spice through.

Black Oud

7.0

Monotheme · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Monotheme Black Oud is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around black pepper, oud and amber. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. It is suggested most for evenings, and also sits close to business and daily wear. It opens with black pepper and citrus notes, and the heart brings Madagascan clove, Spanish cistus absolute and geranium. The base of oud, labdanum absolute and amber sets a sweet, resinous, smoky ground with an animal edge. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Violet Intense and Louis Vuitton Ambre Levant have a close profile.

Fall from Grace

7.5

Scopoli

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scopoli Fall from Grace is a unisex scent that joins fresh petitgrain, lemon and grapefruit citrus to a violet and rose attar heart. Petitgrain, lemon, Calabrian grapefruit and Italian neroli lead, then cardamom and black pepper add spice to the heart. Tolu balm, patchouli, white musk and Haitian sandalwood leave a creamy, woody, slightly earthy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure, daily and office wear. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits in between.

Vanilla Rooibos

7.5

Ravenscourt Apothecary

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ravenscourt Apothecary Vanilla Rooibos pairs vanilla, rooibos tea and caramel with cinnamon and cardamom, making a sweet, spiced gourmand scent aimed at women. The notes come as one flat list with no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. Vanilla, caramel and rooibos tea build the sweet gourmand core, while benzoin adds a soft resinous layer. Cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper cut the sweetness with spice, and immortelle brings a floral, slightly smoky shade over a woody backdrop. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance, and its sweet, spicy build suits cooler days. Urban Scents Dark Vanilla and Atelier des Ors Lune Féline (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wood Land

8.0

Perfumer H · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Wood Land is a fresh, green woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, cedar and juniper wood. Bitter orange and eucalyptus bring coolness, while black pepper adds a spicy edge. Frankincense gives a resinous backdrop and moss an earthy, faintly smoky one, so the woods stay dry and calm beneath the freshness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Votes spread almost evenly across all four seasons, and most voters pick leisure and business settings. Bohoboco Eucalyptus Patchouli and Montblanc Vetiver Glacier have a close profile.

Damier

7.0

Les Bains Guerbois · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Les Bains Guerbois Damier is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral opening over a creamy, powdery and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without projecting heavily. These ratings rest on a small number of votes. There are no votes on season or occasion, so nothing can be said about those. Black pepper, pink pepper and aldehydes give it a spicy, bright start. In the heart, milk and jasmine soften it into a creamy floral note. The base is led by white musk, sandalwood and Virginia cedar, with patchouli and cashmeran adding a resinous, lightly sweet depth. Van Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc and Miller Harris Craft & Glamour have a close profile.

Pays Dogon

8.0

Monsillage · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monsillage Pays Dogon is a unisex scent that sets the sharpness of black pepper, pink pepper and ginger against an earthy, smoky base of cypriol, gaiac wood and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin yet lasts through the day. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear coming first. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters see it as feminine. It opens with peppery spice, ginger and green notes for a fresh, crisp edge, and hibiscus softens the heart. In the dry-down, cypriol, gaiac wood, sandalwood, Java vetiver and patchouli form a woody, resinous, smoky base, with date adding a slight fruity sweetness. Floraïku My Love Has the Colour of the Night and Jorum Studio Boswellia Scotia have a close profile.

Fossil 1954 for Men

7.0

Fossil · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fossil 1954 for Men is a fresh, citrusy and green scent that settles into a sweet, woody base, made for men; it has been discontinued. The top is Italian bergamot, lemon, Guatemala cardamom and black pepper, so citrus and spice make a bright start. The heart brings spike lavender, ginger and juniper, with aquatic and earthy tones among the accords. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens and softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear, with leisure, business and night out following. It reads as a relaxed, masculine daytime scent. Lacoste Lacoste Original (Eau de Parfum) and Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Vintage Classic

7.5

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Green

Al Haramain Vintage Classic is a fresh, green and powdery men's fragrance built around pink pepper, violet leaf and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and autumn, though summer is not far behind. Night out, daily wear and evening get the most votes, and it also works for the office. The top opens with pink pepper, black pepper, mandarin orange and elemi resin, bright and spicy. Violet leaf, cinnamon and artemisia give the heart a green, powdery feel. In the base, vetiver, suede, vanilla and sandalwood settle it into a woody, leathery and lightly sweet finish.

Tigerwood Ha Tinh

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Ensar Oud Tigerwood Ha Tinh is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance that sets Vietnamese and Malayan oud and oud resin against cocoa, coffee and tobacco. It reads as one dark block: woody, resinous oud with black pepper and clove on top of it, while cocoa and coffee soften the harder edges. Patchouli and oakmoss lay an earthy base, the animal and leathery accords deepen the mood, and Kashmiri musk, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla round it off with a slightly sweet, smooth finish. Voters rate its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the vote count is small, but the direction is clear. Its dense character suits cool weather and evenings, and as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on both men and women. Zoologist Rhinoceros (2020) and Areej Le Doré Manly have a close profile.

Leo

8.0

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

French Avenue Leo is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a sweet, creamy and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine, sitting comfortably in unisex territory. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon alongside orris root. The heart brings vanilla, black pepper and gourmand notes, adding sweetness and a light spice. In the base, musk, sandalwood, amber and cedarwood close it out with a powdery, creamy, woody softness. Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum) and Argos Danaë (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

100% Passion Man

6.0

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch 100% Passion Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on mandarin orange, black pepper and amber, and it suits leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters mostly point to leisure, with daily wear, sport and business close behind, while night out and evening come lower. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. The mandarin orange opening reads fresh and citrusy, with an aquatic edge. In the heart, black pepper adds a light spice, and amber in the base sweetens the scent and softens it into something powdery. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette) and Davidoff Cool Water Intense have a close profile.

Marasma

7.0

Bois 1920 · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bois 1920 Marasma is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh, sweetish citrus of pineapple, passion fruit and bergamot with sea daffodil and salt. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. There are no season or occasion votes, so its best moment is hard to pin down, but the fresh, aquatic build leans towards warmer weather. It reads unisex, sitting comfortably on anyone. The top opens with pineapple, passion fruit, bergamot, cardamom and finger lime, bright and fruity. The heart turns aquatic and lightly spicy with sea daffodil, artemisia, black pepper and salt. The base of patchouli, gaiac wood, amberwood and cedarwood settles it on a woody floor; overall it comes across fresh, sweet and a little creamy.

Ageless Alexandria

7.5

Viage · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Viage Ageless Alexandria is a unisex scent that opens with fig, cardamom and black tea and sweetens into sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Most voters also find it good value for money. With no season or occasion votes, the one thing to say about use is that it suits both men and women. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with a gourmand, creamy side and spice and wood in support. The top shows fig, cardamom, black tea and bergamot. Iris, rose and black pepper sit in the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla in the base.

Beagle (Perfume)

7.5

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Fueguia 1833 Beagle is a green, spicy woody unisex fragrance with a powdery, smoky backdrop. Beagle's longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Oakmoss, oak wood, cedar and vetiver build a woody-green frame. Black pepper, clove and gun powder add a spicy, smoky edge, while mandarin orange and bergamot lighten it slightly. Patchouli and copaiba balsam give it depth.

F!

6.5

Fragonard · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Fragonard F! is a spicy, woody men's fragrance built around juniper berry, black pepper and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with vervain, juniper berry, black pepper and bergamot. The heart brings clove, gaiac wood and nutmeg, pushing the spice forward, and the base of amber, cedar and patchouli settles into something sweet, earthy and faintly smoky. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is classed as a men's scent. Puig Quorum Silver (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo have a close profile.

The Raven

7.5

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. Argos Brivido Della Caccia (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Leather have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Terengganu

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu is a resinous, smoky and animalic oud scent, with floral and sweet facets that give it a heavy, oriental character. It is a unisex perfume. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud form a smoky, woody ground, and civet adds an animalic depth. Saffron and clove bring spice, while Bourbon vanilla and cocoa add sweetness. Tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose carry the floral side, and pear lends a soft fruity touch.