The Perfume Library

Gris Charnel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

bdk Parfums · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening fruity and spicy before settling into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer comes last. It suits evenings, leisure and daily wear, and it can go to the office too. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. It opens with fig, cardamom and black tea: the fig brings fruity sweetness, the cardamom adds spice and the tea a dry edge. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and orris absolute build a woody, powdery base. Tonka bean absolute and Indian sandalwood finish it in a creamy, sweet warmth.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

Pure Vision

8.1

Câline · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Câline Pure Vision is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use and after sport. Black tea leads the opening, and the heart brings together bergamot, ambroxan and Ceylonese cinnamon. The cinnamon lightly spices the aquatic, citrus freshness, while cashmere wood and tonka bean leave the dry-down soft and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure, sport and business wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Y Live and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board have a close profile.

Thé Noir 29 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Le Labo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Eau de Parfum pairs black tea with fig and bay leaf, setting a fresh, green character over a woody, slightly smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer a little further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads a touch more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Black tea and bay leaf give it a green, spicy edge, while fig adds a fruity sweetness. Bergamot brightens it, cedarwood and vetiver build a woody ground, and musk softens the whole. Alexandria Fragrances Mystère #29 and Dossier Citrus Tea have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Gucci · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Gucci pour Homme II Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of violet leaf and bergamot through a spiced heart of black tea to a base of myrrh and tobacco. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most common settings, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern. Violet leaf and bergamot give it a green, fresh start. In the heart, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring a sweet spice, with a floral and powdery side coming through. In the base, myrrh, tobacco, white musk and olive wood settle it onto a soft, woody ground.

Art of Arabia I

8.2

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot and mint. The heart of ginger, lavender and black tea gives it an aquatic, green feel, and the base of ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon sweetens it with a soft spice. Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense and Victory Radiant have a close profile.

Pomelo Assoluto

8.3

Gritti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gritti Pomelo Assoluto is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits warm spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while staying easy enough for the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens with honey pomelo, grapefruit and marine notes for a cool start. The heart brings rose, magnolia and black tea as a soft floral base, with juniper berry, pink pepper and cardamom adding spice. Ambergris, white musk and woody notes carry it into a sweet, clean finish. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Balenciaga Rosabotanica have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Thé Yulong

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Thé Yulong is a fresh, citrusy and green tea scent, made as a unisex fragrance and easy to wear in warm weather. It opens with cardamom, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a bright citrus start with a spicy edge from the cardamom. In the heart, green tea and black tea lead, with orange blossom and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. Vetiver, iris and ambrette settle the scent onto a dry, calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Some voters read it as feminine, others as masculine. Argos Neptune's Trident and Le Jardin Retrouvé Eau des Délices have a close profile.

I-III Russian Tea

7.9

Masque · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque I-III Russian Tea is a unisex scent where mint, raspberry and black pepper meet black tea, then settle into smoky birch wood and leather. It opens fresh and fruity with mint and raspberry, while black pepper adds spice. The heart turns softly floral and green with everlasting flower, magnolia and black tea. It dries down resinous and warm with frankincense and labdanum, and birch wood and leather pull it toward smoke. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and leisure time leading. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it feminine. The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Homme and Illuminum Piper Leather have a close profile.

Eau de Citron Noir

7.3

Hermès · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hermès Eau de Citron Noir is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, its fruity and spicy brightness shaded by a light, smoky woodiness. Black lemon and black tea shape the front of the scent: a tart lemon beside a dry, faintly astringent tea. Gaiac wood adds a woody, smoky tone underneath, deepening the freshness without making it heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't overwhelm. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Black Tea and Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood have a close profile.

Beyond the Wall

8.2

Gritti · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gritti Beyond the Wall is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with powder, artemisia, violet and ginger, and moves into milk, black tea and iris at the heart. Sandalwood, white musk and cardamom form the base. The overall impression is powdery and creamy, with the sweetness balanced by a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with very few choosing summer. It suits evenings and nights out, and leisure time too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Roja Parfums Ahlam and Xerjoff Star Musk have a close profile.

Eau de Cèdre

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Eau de Cèdre is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that opens with lemon, bergamot and violet leaf and dries down to cedar and suede. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus lift, with violet leaf adding a green edge. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and sage bring a spicy turn. The base of black tea, cedar and suede settles it into a woody, faintly leathery finish, while a sweet accord softens the sharper edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and favour spring and fall, mainly for daily wear, work and leisure. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Yohji Yamamoto Homme and Baldessarini Secret Mission.

L'Ombre des Merveilles

7.8

Hermès · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Hermès L'Ombre des Merveilles is a unisex scent made of black tea, tonka bean and frankincense, pairing a fresh, aquatic feel with a sweet, smoky shadow. Black tea and frankincense give the scent a dry, lightly smoky spine, while tonka bean wraps it in a creamy, sweet softness. The fresh and aquatic tones keep it from turning heavy, and the spicy and woody accords add depth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and work. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise have a close profile.

Amoral

7.9

pernoire · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Amoral is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side set against a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits less easily in summer or at the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. It opens with smoked plum, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin, with key lime and black tea lightening the warm spice. The heart of oud, cypriol, iris and violet turns leathery and resinous. Orange blossom, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber in the base sweeten and soften it.

Molecule 01 + Black Tea

7.7

Escentric Molecules · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Woody Mood

7.7

Olfactive Studio · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olfactive Studio Woody Mood is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance, with resinous, earthy and smoky shades that suit the cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; masculine leads the character votes, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with bergamot, ginger and saffron, with clary sage alongside. In the heart, sequoia, black tea and frankincense build a woody, resinous body. The base of styrax, patchouli, cocoa and leather turns the sweetness towards a leathery warmth. Les Folies du Parfum Nemea and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Passionfroudh

8.2

Fugazzi · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Fugazzi Passionfroudh is a unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn evenings and nights out, setting sweet fruit against spice and smoke. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; night out, evening and leisure are the leading occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. It reads more masculine and modern than feminine, though some voters find it feminine. Mango and passion fruit give it a sweet, juicy fruit character, softened by rose and black tea. Black pepper, ginger and cypriol add a spicy, smoky edge. Oud Assafi™, frankincense and gurjum balsam build a woody, leathery base, with tagetes staying in the background.

The Time

7.9

The House of Oud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The House of Oud The Time is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot, with iris and blue tea at its heart. The top notes of chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot give a citrusy, green freshness. Iris adds a soft, powdery touch in the heart, while blue tea and vervain keep it floral. Black tea, cedarwood, musk and amber build a woody, lightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between. Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris have a close profile.

Classic Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Jaguar · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Jaguar Classic Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic men's fragrance that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither loud nor quick to fade. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, and for daytime and leisure use, with business wear also a common choice. Most voters find it masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with green apple, mandarin orange and bitter orange, then turns spicy and cool in the heart with cardamom, nutmeg, black tea and marine notes. Vetiver, cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, softened by white musk. The overall impression is of sweet fruit and fresh citrus with a clean, synthetic edge.

Lothair

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Lothair is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on cardamom, grapefruit and fig leaf and carries lavender and black tea at its heart. The opening brings a spicy, citrusy freshness from cardamom, grapefruit, bergamot and fig leaf. Lavender, magnolia and black tea take over in the heart, where the floral and fougère sides become clearer. The base of musk, cedar and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery and faintly creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and it wears comfortably for daily use, leisure and the office. The largest share of voters calls it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct and Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare have a close profile.

Velours (2016)

8.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Velours is a unisex scent built on suede, jasmine and orris butter, with a soft, powdery heart; it has been discontinued, but its warm character suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for business and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in between. It opens with black tea; in the heart, suede, jasmine and orris butter form a floral, leathery, powdery softness. The base of frankincense, woods and Bourbon vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy, lightly smoky warmth. A spicy, oriental feel runs alongside throughout.

Koala

7.5

Zoologist · 2020

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Koala is a fresh, green unisex scent that links the coolness of menthol and eucalyptus to a sweet base of vanilla and amber. It opens with mimosa, menthol, lemon honey and eucalyptus, then moves into frankincense, vetiver, spices, black tea and geranium. In the base, vanilla, musk, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss soften the chill, leaving a sweet, woody and slightly smoky finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as unisex. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.

IV-I Lost Alice

7.8

Masque · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque IV-I Lost Alice is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and woody feel, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, black pepper and ambrette seed. The heart turns powdery and floral with black tea, orris concrete and white rose, while carrot adds an unusual softness. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of milk and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build suits men too. Molinard Secret Sucré and Emir Delicieuse have a close profile.

Serenity Blend

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Serenity Blend is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with citrus and flowers and settles onto a sweet, woody base. Lemon, bergamot and orange give a bright citrus start, with clary sage and jasmine softening it. In the heart, chamomile, magnolia, violet and gardenia form a floral veil, while rhubarb adds a green, fruity touch. The dry-down turns creamy and sweet with vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and musk, and ginger and cardamom bring a light spice. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream and Omanluxury Wanderlust have a close profile.