The Perfume Library

148 perfumes

Hūt al-Shiḥr / Whale of Shihr

Hunayn · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hunayn Hūt al-Shiḥr / Whale of Shihr is a fresh, citrusy floral unisex scent led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and saffron. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward one gender. Mandarin orange and galbanum bring freshness, set against the floral texture of orange blossom, mimosa and lily. Aquatic and citrus accords keep it lively, saffron adds a spicy touch, and black and white ambergris give a creamy, faintly animal depth. A sweet softness wraps it all together. Mykonos Nautilus and Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri have a close profile.

Paris 1920

7.8

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand Paris 1920 is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh mix of bergamot, neroli and lemon, moves into violet leaf, cyclamen and jasmine, and rests on a woody base. The top is buchu, neroli, bergamot, African marigold and lemon, citrus-led, green and fresh. In the heart, violet leaf, cyclamen and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of Atlas cedar, musk, amber and vetiver dries down woody, lightly powdery and creamy, with sweet and earthy tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. Its fresh, green character suits daytime wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Flavia B'Afric have a close profile.

Poetry in the Air

7.4

Annayake · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annayake Poetry in the Air is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that opens on bergamot and buchu and carries orange blossom and violet leaf in its heart. The top pairs bergamot with buchu for a fresh, citrus-led first impression. In the heart, cyclamen, French marigold, violet leaf and orange blossom add a soft floral layer, with fruity and spicy touches running through it. The base settles on musk, amber, cedarwood and vetiver, giving it a woody footing. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Le Labo Bergamote 22 have a close profile.

Sawa / سوا

8.7

Hunayn · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Hunayn Sawa is a unisex scent built mostly on white flowers, with green and sweet sides alongside. Jasmine leads the notes in several forms: jasmine sambac, jasmine absolute and night-blooming jasmine. Tuberose, osmanthus, neroli and blue lotus sit beside it, while honey adds sweetness and a creamy softness. Sandalwood and cistus form a woody, lightly spicy base. Next to the floral accord, green and fruity tones make it read more like a living garden than a heavy bouquet. With no lean toward masculine or feminine, it suits anyone who enjoys dense florals. Xerjoff 400 and Guerlain Mayotte have a close profile.