The Perfume Library

Jamaican Ambergris Attar

9.2

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Jamaican Ambergris Attar is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent built around oud, ambergris and jasmine sambac. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: Philippine oud and oud form a woody, resinous spine, while Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla soften it in a creamy, sweet direction. Georgian rose, red frangipani and jasmine sambac carry the floral and fruity side, and oakmoss, Haitian vetiver and ambergris add a smoky, animalic depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across all four seasons, lean towards evenings and nights out, and rarely choose it for the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. It has been discontinued.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Pink PP

7.3

Valentino · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Pink PP is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, creamy base. It opens with Calabrian green mandarin orange, moves into orange blossom at the heart, and settles on Bourbon vanilla that sweetens it into a creamy warmth. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the fruity and floral sides. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to fall, winter and spring, with summer lagging behind. It is picked mostly for nights out, leisure and evenings, and reads as feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Heart of Rome Pink and Valentino Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia have a close profile.

Vaniglia Sopraffina e Rhum

8.4

My Inner Island · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

My Inner Island Vaniglia Sopraffina e Rhum is a sweet, spicy and lightly smoky unisex vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla, rum and orange blossom come forward, while cedarwood and amyris keep things dry and woody. The base joins sugar cane sweetness with sandalwood, saffron and frankincense, and thyme adds a spicy edge. The gourmand, powdery side is softened by a smoky accord. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out, leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex overall. Place des Lices Vanîle and Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Noire have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Ikat Bleu

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Ikat Bleu is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a powdery, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. Iris and Bourbon vanilla build the soft, powdery, creamy side of the scent. Pink pepper and bergamot add a spicy, bright touch, while patchouli, frankincense and gaiac wood lay down a woody, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure, evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Armani Privé - Ikat Rouge and Moonlight Patchouli have a close profile.

Homeros SQ

8.4

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Homeros SQ is a woody, resinous unisex oud that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, blue cypress and hinoki cypress in a cool, green frame, while civet adds an animal weight from the first moment. In the heart, Georgian rose, jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom draw a floral curtain, softened by musk and Mysore sandalwood. The base brings Borneo, Papua and Cambodian oud together with tolu balm, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla, ending smoky, leathery and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters place it on nights out and evenings, though a fair number also choose it for leisure. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and it is a dense scent. Ensar Oud Homeros: Oud Royale and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

J'ai Fait Un Rêve - obscur / J'ai fait un rêve lui

7.2

Majda Bekkali · 2010

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Majda Bekkali J'ai Fait Un Rêve - obscur / J'ai fait un rêve lui is a masculine scent that sets a floral, spicy core over a woody, resinous, smoky base, made for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring behind them and summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out; masculine is the leading character vote, though many also read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper. The heart holds Egyptian jasmine absolute and Bourbon vanilla, which softens the floral side. In the base, saffron, oud, Atlas cedar and cashmere wood make it woody, earthy and smoky.

Ubuntu

8.7

Florian Pontier · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florian Pontier Ubuntu is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent for spring and summer days, with a fruity, creamy sweetness running through it. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and angelica seed for a cool edge, while vanilla blossom brings a soft sweetness from the start. In the heart, peach nectar, ylang-ylang and magnolia form a juicy floral side. It settles on Bourbon vanilla, musk and mineral amber, which give it a creamy, warm base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; most pick spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, yet works for nights out and the office too. Most voters call its character modern, and the feminine and masculine votes sit fairly close.

Sì Passione Red Bloom

6.5

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Red Bloom is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing leisure wear. Bergamot, blackcurrant bud absolute and raspberry give it a bright, fruity opening. At the heart, Iris pallida, rose absolute and rose build a floral line, softened by powdery and creamy accords. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while amberwood and cashmeran give it a warm, soft footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Lancôme Idôle Aura and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Vanilla Canyon

7.1

Phlur · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Phlur Vanilla Canyon is a sweet, woody unisex scent built on Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and oak wood in the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some room for daily wear. Votes for feminine, masculine and modern come out almost level. It opens with tonka bean and plum for a sweet start. In the heart, wild honey and jasmine soften that sweetness. The base settles into earthy, smoky patchouli and oak wood, while Bourbon vanilla adds a resinous, spicy, gourmand warmth. Lush Rentless (Perfume) and Maison Mona di Orio Café Simien have a close profile.

Hufflepuff

8.2

House of Sillage · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Hufflepuff is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around coconut cream, peach and vanilla, with citrus, floral and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with coconut cream, peach and Italian lemon, a fresh but soft start. In the heart, white freesia, jasmine sambac and gardenia lay down a floral layer. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar, leaving the scent sweet and creamy.

Amber Fever

7.6

Zara · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Amber Fever is a floral-sweet fragrance for women, warmed by gourmand and spicy tones, that suits cooler weather and evenings. Amber, orchid and Bourbon vanilla form its core, read as a single whole rather than as separate top, heart and base stages. Floral and sweet accords lead, with a creamy, gourmand softness alongside. The spicy, woody and resinous side keeps it warm, and a faint smoky edge pulls it toward the oriental. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters find it feminine, while some call it masculine or modern. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Amber and Ralph Lauren Treasures of Safari - Amber have a close profile.

Sulmona

7.1

Coquillete · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Coquillete Sulmona is a sweet, powdery and creamy feminine fragrance built around almond and vanilla, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with almond, sugar powder, Bourbon vanilla and brown sugar for a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, Sicilian bitter almond and vanillin deepen it, and the base of orange blossom and vanilla closes on a soft, floral creaminess. A spicy accord sits quietly behind the sugar. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Armaf Eternia Woman and Gritti White Almond have a close profile.

Eternal Vanille

7.4

Lattafa Pride · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride Eternal Vanille is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, taking vanilla through cocoa and a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some wear in leisure time. It reads slightly more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with blackberry, a brief fruity sweetness. In the heart, cocoa and Bourbon vanilla take over. The base of cedarwood, benzoin and tonka bean gives it a woody, resinous warmth, while musk adds a powdery softness. Spicy, smoky and animal accords keep the sweetness in check.

Celestial Whispers

6.1

Maison Margiela · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Margiela Celestial Whispers is a unisex scent that opens on frankincense and aldehydes and deepens with myrrh and iris. The top pairs frankincense with aldehydes for a fresh, resinous start. In the heart, myrrh and iris bring an earthy, smoky tone. The base turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla, softens with musk and settles on Virginia cedar wood. Spicy and synthetic accents run through the blend. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Its unisex character suits both men and women. Serge Lutens L'orpheline and Room 1015 Purple Mantra have a close profile.

Diadema

7.2

Moresque · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Diadema is a floral and gourmand women's fragrance in which cherry, jasmine sambac and Bourbon vanilla take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards fall and winter, with spring close behind, and its use spreads from daytime to evening rather than settling on a single occasion. It opens with cherry, bergamot and orange, which give it a fruity brightness. The heart is a dense bouquet of jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and May rose absolute. In the base, Malayan patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and caramel dry down warm, sweet, resinous and spicy. ID Parfums Jardin de Bali and Kemi Aurum have a close profile.

Sonnet XVII

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Sonnet XVII is a fresh, green women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine. It opens with citron, cubeb, mastic and white champaca, fresh, green and fruity. Salt and a floral thread run through the heart. The base of musk, woods, oakmoss and vanilla settles into something woody, earthy and faintly animal.

Tyrenum

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Tyrenum is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh lift of bergamot and orange with an aquatic edge of sea salt and iodine, then turns sweet on vanilla and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with autumn slightly ahead, and favour it most for leisure time and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens bright with bergamot, orange and green Ceylon tea, while caramel adds a sweet shade. The heart turns peppery and salty with black pepper, cardamom and sea salt. The base closes warm, woody and gourmand on patchouli, vanilla, musk and ambergris.

Veneno

7.8

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

French Avenue Veneno is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a smoky, spicy and sweet body, best suited to evenings and the milder seasons. Cinnamon, apple and smoke lead at the top, the fruity freshness of the apple warmed by the cinnamon. Tobacco and moss sit in the heart, while Orcanox and Bourbon vanilla in the base sweeten the scent and settle it into a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Kilian Smoking Hot and Kajal Fiddah have a close profile.

Eau d'Anvers

6.6

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Technique Indiscrète Eau d'Anvers is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on apple blossom and orange blossom and turns sweeter with honey, tobacco and Bourbon vanilla. The top pairs apple blossom with orange blossom, while the heart brings together rose, honey, tobacco, Indonesian patchouli and spices. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, myrrh and Spanish cistus leaves it creamy, resinous and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Peosym Lost Wonderer and Ormonde Jayne Kashmir have a close profile.

Embers (2013)

8.4

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Embers is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits cooler seasons, evenings and relaxed time off; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: spices and herbs sit over a sweet base, while rose otto adds a soft floral touch. Benzoin, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla give it a resinous, creamy, powdery warmth, and Mysore sandalwood adds a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening the most common occasion. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as truly unisex.

Ottoman Ambergris: Oud Royale Absolu

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris: Oud Royale Absolu is a unisex fragrance that layers several kinds of oud with ambergris, rose and vanilla into a woody, resinous, smoky character. The notes read as one whole. Borneo, Papua, Vietnamese and Chinese oud form a woody, smoky backbone, which Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla sweeten. Rose, osmanthus and mimosa add a soft floral side, while black tea and blond tobacco bring a dry, spicy edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It suits those who like dense, heavy scents on either gender. Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

Fleur Cachée

7.5

Anatole Lebreton · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Fleur Cachée opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, turmeric and fenugreek, then settles into sweet, woody warmth in this unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It is worn most for leisure, then for evenings and daytime. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The pepper and turmeric spice meets the sweet, earthy tone of fenugreek at the start. In the heart, Texas cedar and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody frame, and in the base Bourbon vanilla and Peru balsam leave a resinous, oriental sweetness. A green thread runs through it. Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin and Dries Van Noten Voodoo Chile have a close profile.

Miraj

8.1

S.A.C.K.Y · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

S.A.C.K.Y Miraj is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and orange against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. It opens with lemon and orange forming a lively citrus layer; in the heart, Bourbon vanilla, lime and almond soften it. The base carries the vanilla on with rum and lemon, so the fruity and creamy sides dominate while a spicy touch stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind; it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne and Perris Monte Carlo Arancia di Sicilia have a close profile.

25 Obscuratio

7.4

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur 25 Obscuratio is a sweet, floral and woody unisex scent built on ylang-ylang, Bourbon vanilla and Indonesian patchouli. Ylang-ylang brings the floral, creamy side, Bourbon vanilla adds sweetness, and Indonesian patchouli sets it on an earthy, woody base. A spicy touch runs through it, giving a warm, soft and slightly dense blend. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but the masculine vote is sizeable, so the unisex label fits.