The Perfume Library

My Cup of Tea - Sweet Home

7.0

Brocard

Floral · Green · Fruity

Brocard My Cup of Tea - Sweet Home is a green, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around black tea, bergamot and peach. It opens cool and green with bergamot, currant leaf, raspberry leaf and black tea. Peach and red berries bring sweetness to the heart. Vetiver, vanilla and cinnamon settle underneath, softening it into a spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it more feminine than masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Tigerwood 1991 (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2026

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Tigerwood 1991 is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance, with a resinous, leathery character and a dense, dark oriental feel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the ratings come from a small number of voters. That weight points to cooler weather and evenings, and it reads equally well on men and women. Oud resin and Malayan oud lead the scent, while black pepper and clove add a sharp, spicy edge. Cocoa, coffee and Bourbon vanilla soften it and bring sweetness, and tobacco and patchouli add smoky depth. Oakmoss and cashmere musk stay in the background.

Unsettled

6.9

Fzotic · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Fzotic Unsettled is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic freshness with green and fruity touches. Bergamot and pineapple bring a bright, lightly sweet fruitiness, while sea breeze pulls it toward an aquatic freshness. Black tea and clary sage carry the green, spicy side, and labdanum, vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood soften it with a creamy, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans toward leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Lattafa Malik Al Tayoor Concentrated and Miller Harris Hydra Figue have a close profile.

Ibn Arabi

8.3

Ensar Oud

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Ibn Arabi is a unisex fragrance that lays floral, sweet and smoky oud over a citrusy, green opening; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only an early impression. Its dense oud character points to cooler weather and to anyone wanting a scent that stands apart from the crowd. It opens fresh with rosewood, pineapple and rosemary. In the heart, frangipani, Bulgarian rose and black tea add a soft floral layer. Sumatran, Cambodian and Borneo oud with patchouli build a woody, spicy, faintly animalic base. Taif Al-Emarat Taif T02 and Xerjoff Alexandria II (Parfum) have a close profile.

Golden Ticket

7.3

Snif · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Snif Golden Ticket is a unisex scent where black tea, green tea and maté come together in a fresh, green tea-like character, brightened by citrusy bergamot. Taken as a whole, it reads fresh and green. Bergamot and galbanum add sparkle, while sage brings a herbal edge. Amber and frankincense give a sweet, resinous warmth, and vetiver sets a woody, earthy base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Those who rated it find the value for money good. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. Tuttotondo Mirto and Aēsop Virēre have a close profile.

Selection - Deep Charisma

7.3

Pino Silvestre · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pino Silvestre Selection - Deep Charisma is a men's fougère that sets the fresh, herbal opening of bergamot, rosemary and thyme against a warm base of patchouli and amber. Bergamot's freshness turns green and lightly spicy with rosemary and thyme. In the heart, cypress, lavender and black tea pull it towards a woody, earthy character; patchouli and amber lead the base, while tonka bean softens the dryness a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to autumn and spring, then summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear and the office come first, which makes it a clean, understated daytime scent with a masculine bent.

Osola

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Osola is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, black tea and coconut milk, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose, orange blossom and almond. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the votes are few, so those figures are only a rough guide. Fresh and sweet in character, it feels bright yet full. It starts with citrus, green and black tea, and creamy coconut milk. In the heart, tuberose, orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note, with almond and cedar wood rounding it out. The base settles into Bourbon vanilla, white musk and ambergris. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Xerjoff Amabile have a close profile.

Second Skin / Вторая кожа

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Second Skin / Вторая кожа is a unisex scent that deepens a floral, woody core with spice, resin and leathery smoke, and suits autumn and winter best. Oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood lay an earthy base, while jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang bring heavy floral tones over it. Tobacco, cognac and labdanum add a spicy, resinous, slightly animal warmth, and vanilla softens it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, with leisure use close behind. It reads unisex. Montale Oudrising and Anna Zworykina Revenge have a close profile.

Tigerwood: King Super

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Tigerwood: King Super is a dark, smoky unisex fragrance built around oud resin, Malayan oud, tobacco and coffee. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving longevity a high mark. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The woody, spicy structure carries green, earthy and animalic tones. Oakmoss and patchouli lay a dry, earthy base, while black pepper and clove add spice. Cocoa, black tea and Bourbon vanilla soften the harder edges, and Peru balsam and black ambergris bring a resinous depth.

Black Nectar

7.6

Bohdidharma · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bohdidharma Black Nectar is a unisex perfume built around honey absolute and vanilla, with a floral, fruity side folded into a sweet gourmand accord. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong; most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. With no season or occasion votes to go on, it is best described as a dense, sweet perfume that makes itself noticed. It opens with honey absolute and honeydew melon, sweet and fruity. In the heart, sage and linden blossom add a floral, powdery softness. The base of black tea, vanilla, pine tree cone and tolu balm dries down spicy and resinous. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Forzapura

8.1

Agatho · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agatho Forzapura is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of mint, lemon and grapefruit against a spicy, resinous and woody base. It opens with mint, spices, lemon and grapefruit, fresh and sharp. Towards the heart, Rosa centifolia, elemi resin, labdanum and black tea come in, bringing out a green, resinous side. At the base, vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody frame, while animalic notes and musk add a smoky, slightly wild warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some votes for evening and nights out. Amouage Search and Olfactive Studio Autoportrait have a close profile.

Matcha Milk

7.1

Phlur · 2026

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Phlur Matcha Milk is a unisex scent where citrus and green accords soften into a creamy, sweet base with a clear gourmand side. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are not firmly settled. It reads comfortably on both men and women, with no particular season or setting standing out. Bergamot zest and black tea give the top a bright lift. In the heart, matcha, vanilla and macadamia milk turn it creamy and sweet. Musk, patchouli and amber settle that softness onto a warm, earthy base.

Tigerwood Ha Tinh

8.8

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. Ensar Oud Tigerwood '91 and Ensar Oud Tigerwood: Terengganu have a close profile.

Ageless Alexandria

7.7

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.

Unconditional Surrender (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Chatillon Lux · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender Eau de Toilette is a woody unisex scent that darkens a floral, sweet core with spice, resin and smoke. Jasmine and geranium give it a floral, slightly powdery side, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it into a resinous warmth. Black tea, cigar and oud bring a smoky, spiced depth. Amyris, cedarwood and vetiver settle everything on a dry, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Its unisex profile suits both men and women. Mendittorosa Omega and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile in notes and accords.

Akasha

7.3

FreeShape

Floral · Green · Spicy

FreeShape Akasha is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens with smoky notes, elemi resin and Calabrian bergamot. Bergamot and artemisia give a green, slightly bitter freshness at first, while smoky notes and elemi lay a resinous shadow beneath. In the heart, chamomile, cardamom, pimento and shiso build a spicy-floral picture. The base of myrrh, styrax, black tea and labdanum ties it all to an earthy, woody warmth. Akasha's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. It sits between masculine and feminine, as a true unisex.

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.

Chypre Toscano

8.2

Unique'e Luxury · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Unique'e Luxury Chypre Toscano is a smoky, leathery chypre for men and women, with leather, cedarwood and spices up front, sweetened by vanilla and frankincense. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. The dense, sweet, smoky character is easier to carry in cold weather and in the evening. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and sits comfortably as a unisex scent. The top opens with a spicy mix of thyme, cinnamon, saffron and clove, softened by violet and lavender. At the heart, leather, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody, animalic body. In the base, vanilla, frankincense and musk close it with a sweet, smoky warmth. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Re Profumo Alèxandros have a close profile.

Himalayan Blue

7.4

Crabtree & Evelyn · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Crabtree & Evelyn Himalayan Blue is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance suited to daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with orange leaf, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, black tea, pink pepper and ginger add a light spice, while rose, wild flowers and champaca soften it with a green, floral touch. Patchouli, leather and sandalwood settle underneath as a woody base. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and business. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Boadicea the Victorious Lavish have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Scuderia (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Ferrari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Scuderia Eau de Toilette opens with Sicilian lemon, Provençal lavender and mint, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and business settings; sport is a fair choice too, while night-time use is less common. It reads as masculine. Fresh, aquatic and citrus accords dominate, with a fruity, sweet side and green mandarin among the top notes. Black tea, cardamom and black pepper add spice in the heart, and the dry-down settles into gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk, woody and soft. Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Francique 63.55

8.3

French Avenue

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Francique 63.55 is a sweet, powdery unisex fragrance that opens with black tea, cardamom and fig and carries iris and Bourbon vetiver at its heart. Black tea, cardamom and fig give it a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, iris adds a powdery touch while vetiver brings a woody note; tonka bean and sandalwood in the base pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Floral and leathery shades stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as soft and warm, suiting men and women alike, and voters find it good value. Lattafa Liam and Obscura Fragrancia Baba Yaga have a close profile.

Porcelain Pulse

7.9

Roan · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roan Porcelain Pulse is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, then softens into tea, flowers and a warm hay-like base. The top holds carrot, rhubarb, pear, cardamom and black tea, with citrus and fruity accords keeping the start lively. In the heart, Darjeeling tea, peony, lily and dried apricot turn it sweeter and creamier. The base of vetiver, tobacco, musk, hay and amber leaves an earthy, lightly gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: present without being loud. The balance of fresh and sweet suits men and women alike. Laboratory Perfumes Gorse and Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream have a close profile.

Ahuizotl

8.3

Prin · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Ahuizotl is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy and woody character with animal, earthy and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It carries no gender lean and sits more comfortably in cooler weather. The notes read as a single whole: pine needle, hemlock fir absolute, galbanum and violet leaf absolute give the green side, which darkens with mushroom absolute and damp soil. Leather, amber and patchouli build a woody, resinous base, while nutmeg and clove add spice.

Aroha Ghalia

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Aroha Ghalia is a smoky, woody unisex scent that pairs Thai and Malayan oud with black tea, tobacco and black pepper. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: the resinous, earthy oud is pulled toward green by cypress and vetiver, tobacco and beeswax add warmth, and black tea with black pepper gives it a dry, spicy edge. Tonkin musk and ambergris settle it onto a soft, animalic base. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters reporting that it lasts a long time. Sillage is good, though less dominant than its staying power. The vote count is small, so these ratings are not firm. With its oriental, smoky character it suits both men and women.