The Perfume Library

Création de Minuit

7.5

Ted Lapidus · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ted Lapidus Création de Minuit opens with bergamot, green apple and blackberry and turns sweeter around black rose and heliotrope, a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening pairs the brightness of bergamot and green apple with the sweet fruit of blackberry. In the heart, belle de nuit flower, heliotrope, black rose and ylang-ylang build a floral, powdery body. The base of plum, white musk, cedar and vanilla closes it on a creamy, lightly woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer wear is not unusual. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Ananda and La Rive My Delicate.

Fossil 1954 for Men

7.2

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. Sapil Intense for Men and Fragonard Valentin have a close profile.

Vanant

8.3

In Astra · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

In Astra Vanant is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against a powdery, resinous and smoky edge. It opens with blackcurrant, and the heart of black rose and black carnation adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of opoponax, birch tar and myrrh brings the resinous, smoky side, softened by creamy, powdery tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Its dark, dense character suits cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on anyone. Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere and Diana Vreeland Absolutely Vital have a close profile.

Chevaux d'Or

7.0

House of Sillage · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

House of Sillage Chevaux d'Or is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs magnolia and woodland strawberry with two kinds of rose over a vanilla base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer gets the fewest picks. It is classed as a women's scent. It opens with magnolia and woodland strawberry, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, black rose and Turkish rose take over and the floral side deepens. Sandalwood and vanilla then settle it into a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

Rose And Me

7.0

Coreterno · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Coreterno Rose And Me is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a spicy touch, equally wearable by women and men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is only an early impression. With no season or occasion votes, it's hard to tie it to one particular time. It opens on black rose. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and geranium make a floral, spicy transition. The base of gaiac wood, musk, styrax, moss and patchouli gives it a woody, earthy footing. A synthetic edge among the accords adds a modern tone.

Midnight Oud

8.0

QueenB

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

QueenB Midnight Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character over a smoky, resinous base. The notes read as one blend: jasmine, rose otto and black rose draw a floral frame, while saffron adds a spicy warmth. Patchouli, frankincense and vanilla pull it towards a woody, powdery, oriental sweetness, with fruity and smoky shades in between. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It suits anyone who likes a dense, spicy oriental, on either men's or women's skin. Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom and Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin have a close profile.

Noir

6.4

Hunkemöller

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hunkemöller Noir is a floral and fruity women's scent built around black rose, magnolia and peach. The notes read as one whole: the floral side comes from magnolia and black rose, while peach adds a sweet, fruity softness. Amber and spices bring an oriental warmth. A fresh accord lightens the sweetness, and powdery and synthetic tones round out the character. Voters find its longevity moderate and its sillage weak, though the vote count is small, so this impression is tentative. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Dolce & Gabbana L'Eau The One have a close profile.

Nsfrtå

7.9

Dark Tales · 2024

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Dark Tales Nsfrtå is a smoky, leathery unisex fragrance that opens with absinth, smoked birch wood and black pepper, then moves to black rose, patchouli and blood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits people who want a noticeable trail, though the small number of ratings means this impression is tentative. It wears as a heavy, dark scent that works on men and women alike. The opening pairs the sharpness of absinth and black pepper with the smoke of birch wood. In the heart, black rose, patchouli and blood soften that edge and add an earthy depth. As it dries, vetiver, frankincense, ambergris and leather come forward, settling into a woody, resinous and spicy base. Montale Greyland and Zara WO/02 Wood Street have a close profile.

Blue Lili

6.8

Orlov · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Orlov Blue Lili is a fresh green floral for women, set against a powdery, faintly smoky and leathery backdrop. It opens with rosebud and green notes, and the heart of blackcurrant, black rose and peach adds a fruity sweetness. In the base, vetiver, ambroxan and leather dry it down into a smoky, leathery footing. Spicy and powdery touches keep the fresh feel from turning too sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters don't tie it to one moment: leisure, night out, daily and business wear all draw similar shares, so it moves easily between casual days and evenings. Chanel Bel Respiro and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

Silhouette

6.6

Christian Siriano · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Siriano Silhouette is a floral, fruity women's fragrance whose sweet, powdery side lets it move from day into evening. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with a night out and business next. It reads clearly feminine. The top is bright with grapefruit, mandarin orange, green apple and pink pepper, freshened by blackcurrant and leaves. The heart builds a floral body from black rose, freesia and jasmine. The base carries tonka bean, amber and musk for sweetness and a powdery softness, with oakmoss adding a woody backdrop.

Lak (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Al Haramain

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Al Haramain Lak Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that lays a sweet, gourmand layer, touched with spice and resin, over a floral and fruity core; it has been discontinued. Dried fruits and black rose lead the scent, while vanilla, praliné and walnut pull it toward a sweet, gourmand side. Balsamic, powdery and woody notes and musk soften that sweetness and build a warm, smoky base. The spicy and oriental accords stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes that should be read cautiously. Its sweet, dense character suggests easier wear in cooler weather, and it suits both men and women. Its profile is close to Al Haramain Makkah and MAD Parfumeur Effect.

Bona Dea

7.2

Königstein · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Königstein Bona Dea is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around black rose, pear and vanilla orchid. Black rose and pear open the scent, with vanilla orchid at the heart. The base brings lychee and praliné sweetness, while frankincense, patchouli and papyrus add a smoky, dry depth. The fruity and gourmand sides soften over a powdery backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. With its sweet, gourmand character it reads as feminine. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Taste of Kiss have a close profile.

Slytherin

6.2

House of Sillage · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

House of Sillage Slytherin is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of cardamom, grapefruit and bergamot over tobacco and black rose. At the start, cardamom and grapefruit give a bright, spicy lift, softened by bergamot. In the heart, tobacco, clary sage and black rose pull the scent in a green, floral direction. The base of musk, Australian sandalwood and patchouli lays down a woody floor, while the sweetness stays in the background throughout. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though few people have voted. It wears equally well on men and women. Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare and Costume National Scent have a close profile.

The Witches

7.8

Dark Tales · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Dark Tales The Witches is a unisex scent that sets the dark sweetness of black cherry and liquorice against a floral, spicy and smoky backdrop. The top is dark and fruity, with black cherry, liquorice, blackberry and clove, while red mandarin orange adds a small lift. In the heart, black rose, chamomile and wild flowers give it a floral veil. The base settles into incense, gaiac wood and rosewood, leaving a woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and unfolds slowly rather than filling a room. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Creed Carmina and Linari Drago Nero have a close profile.

Marcello

8.5

Pryn Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pryn Parfum Marcello is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, cognac, leather and cigar, with a sweet, woody, leathery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin for a long time rather than filling a room. With few votes behind these ratings, they give only a rough idea. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The notes read as a single whole: the warm sweetness of cognac and brandy, the gourmand side of dried fruits and dark chocolate, and beneath them the dry, leathery tone of oakmoss, leather and cigar. Frankincense adds resin, and bergamot brings a fresh contrast. Azman Killer Vavoom and Superdry Double Dry have a close profile.

Black Rose & Oud

7.0

Salt & Stone · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Salt & Stone Black Rose & Oud is a woody, spicy unisex scent built around black rose and oud. The top pairs lily of the valley with black rose, giving the floral side a dark, heavy edge. At the heart, oud and mahogany form a woody core, and vetiver, amber and sandalwood then settle it onto an earthy, resinous, creamy base. Animal and leathery accords keep the character deep and a little rough. Its sillage is rated moderate, though the votes are few, so that rating rests on a small sample. It reads comfortably on both men and women and suits anyone who likes heavy, oriental-leaning fragrances. Montale Dark Aoud and Sospiro Misterioso have a close profile.

Rosa Ataraxis III: Black Tripura

8.9

Hunayn · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis III: Black Tripura is a floral, spicy unisex scent that builds Taif rose, cinnamon and saffron over Indian oud and black musk. The rose comes in several shades here: Taif rose, Rosa centifolia, black rose and Indian rose. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom add spicy warmth, benzoin sweetens, and Indian oud with black ambergris gives a woody, smoky, animalic depth. Mysore sandalwood and geranium soften the balance. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, oriental character suits men and women alike. Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis III: Black Rose and Jogi Noon have a close profile.

Rosa Ataraxis III: Black Rose

8.8

Hunayn · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Oriental

Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis III: Black Rose is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance built around Taif rose, cinnamon and saffron. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it suits women and men alike. Rose leads: Taif rose, black rose, Indian rose and Rosa centifolia sit together in one scent. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom add a spicy, oriental warmth, while benzoin, black musk, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood soften that warmth and carry it through. Geranium supports the floral side without sharpening it. Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis III: Black Tripura and Śasva Rêverie de la Rose have a close profile.

Tobacco Rosa / Tobac Rose / Tobac Rosa

8.5

elkhaldi

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elkhaldi Tobacco Rosa / Tobac Rose / Tobac Rosa is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental that gathers smoky, woody and leathery shades around rose and oud. It is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes have no top-heart-base split, so the scent reads as one piece. White rose otto and black rose build the floral core, while jasmine sambac lifts it with a fresh, slightly fruity touch. Indian oud and Thai oud add a woody, resinous depth, and Greek tobacco brings out the smoky, leathery and spicy side. The result is a warm, sweet rose with a dark character.

Amber Blue

8.0

QueenB · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

QueenB Amber Blue is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around amber, saffron and black rose. Its sillage is rated strong, and most voters say it leaves a noticeable trail, though the number of votes is small, so that impression is tentative. As a unisex fragrance it reads much the same on men and women. The notes come across as a single whole rather than in stages. Amber, oud and frankincense lay down a woody, smoky, oriental base, while saffron adds spice and black rose brings a floral, powdery softness. Animal and synthetic touches stay in the background. Pascal Morabito Bois & Or and Kindus Jeem (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

abgrund

8.5

das · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

das abgrund is a dark, spicy unisex scent that sets floral and earthy sides against each other. Saffron and oud build a spicy, resinous backbone. Black rose adds a floral shadow to it, while soil grounds the whole in a damp, earthy base. The green and animal accords stay in the background, and the scent as a whole leans woody and heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex. Gucci The Voice of the Snake and Cartier Oud & Rose have a close profile.

Dark Rose

7.2

Octavia Morgan · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Octavia Morgan Dark Rose is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around black rose, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and plum, which give a spicy, fruity brightness. At the heart, black rose leads while cumin adds a warm, spicy edge. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and labdanum set the rose on a sweet, woody foundation. The overall impression is oriental, lightly smoky and distinctly synthetic, with fruit, sweetness and smoke balanced around the rose. Mugler La Rose Angel and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Parfum have a close profile.

Reserve for Men

7.1

Perry Ellis · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Perry Ellis Reserve for Men is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper berry and lavender, while geranium leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, white carnation, thyme, sage and tarragon pull the scent towards a spicy, herbal side, with black rose and hedione softening it. The base rests on sandalwood, amber, musk and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy footing. The overall impression is clean and brisk in the classic fougère mould, with a slightly synthetic touch among the accords. Its profile sits close to Calvin Klein Eternity for Men and Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme.

Friendly Fur · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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