The Perfume Library

Private Oud

8.6

Swiss Arabian · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Swiss Arabian Private Oud is a floral, sweet unisex scent that pairs oud with Bulgarian rose and Italian plum. It opens with oud, Bulgarian rose and Italian plum, the fruity sweetness softened by the rose. The heart brings vetiver, tonka bean, white blossoms and jasmine, where the floral side becomes clearer. The base of oud, vanilla, chocolate and caramel leaves a gourmand, spicy and woody warmth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are still early. Lancôme Hypnôse and Widian Liwa have a close profile.

Al Ghuroob

9.0

An Najwa · 2025

Floral · Oriental · Resinous

An Najwa Al Ghuroob is a unisex perfume with a floral, oriental character, deepened by resinous and smoky tones. The scent is built around rose and jasmine as a whole: Persian rose, Bulgarian rose, Indian rose, Egyptian jasmine and osmanthus fill the floral side. Assam, Burmese and Thai oud lay a resinous, smoky base, while Kashmiri saffron, Indian vanilla and ambergris pull it towards something warm and sweet. Siberian musk and cedarwood stay in the background and soften the whole. It suits anyone looking for a dense, eastern-leaning perfume where rose and oud sit side by side. Swiss Arabian Secret Frankincense and Royal Crown My Oud have a close profile.

Island

5.3

Michael Kors · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Michael Kors Island is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around stephanotis, honeysuckle and Bulgarian rose. Island has no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Stephanotis, honeysuckle, champaca and ginger lily make up a floral garden feel, with Bulgarian rose sitting softly among them. Rice and parrot tulip pull it in a creamy, lightly fruity direction, while Galapagos driftwood anchors an aquatic, slightly synthetic freshness. It has been discontinued, and it suits those looking for a simple, airy floral for women.

Fairouz (Perfume Oil)

8.0

Arabian Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Arabian Oud Fairouz Perfume Oil is a unisex oriental scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spicy, resinous and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and jasmine open it, with Bulgarian rose in the heart. The floral start settles over time into amber, sandalwood and musk, turning sweeter and landing in a powdery, woody warmth. The animal and smoky accords soften the flowers, while the resinous side weighs the whole down. Its longevity is rated very strong; most voters score it high, though the number of votes is small. As a perfume oil, a small amount goes a long way. The unisex character sits evenly on both men and women. Elizabeth Taylor Passion (Eau de Toilette) and Avon Night Musk have a close profile.

Verna

7.7

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

Tiziana Terenzi Verna is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that opens with saffron, pink pepper and rose. The top is Italian saffron, Chilenean pink pepper and Bulgarian rose. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and peach add a floral sweetness, while Tuscan leather, coconut and cedar give it a leathery, woody weight. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and coumarin softens everything and leaves it in an oriental warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Pisces and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile to Verna.

Dark Roses (Cologne)

6.5

Demeter Fragrance Library

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Demeter Fragrance Library Dark Roses (Cologne) is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral rose against green, fruity and earthy shades. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Bulgarian rose and rose tea sit at the centre, while red currant adds a sweet, fruity brightness. Davana blossom softens the floral side. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver and black amber bring an earthy, spicy depth, and the aquatic and green tones keep the whole thing fresh. Perfumes with a close profile include Demeter Fragrance Library Elvira's Black Roses and Lancôme Storm & Roses.

Lyra Glacé

8.5

Monkoku · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Monkoku Lyra Glacé is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against a creamy vanilla and caramel sweetness. It opens with blood orange, lavender and bergamot in a sparkling citrus burst. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral note, while cinnamon and Glycyrrhiza glabra add a spicy edge. The base of vanilla, musk and caramel settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone who enjoys sweet, floral scents. Casamorati Lira and Afford Lemon Cake have a close profile.

Rose Désir - Damas

7.1

FiiLiT · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

FiiLiT Rose Désir - Damas is a floral, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets a rose heart on a spicy, sweet base. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite. The heart is led by Bulgarian, Egyptian and Turkish roses, framed by geranium, cardamom and nutmeg, which add a spicy, faintly green edge. In the base, saffron, sesame, rum and vanilla sweeten the scent and lend it an oriental warmth. Rose stays in front, but the sweet and spicy supporting notes pull it away from a classic floral and toward the gourmand.

Dream Gate

7.8

Laurent Smal · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Laurent Smal Dream Gate is a floral, woody unisex fragrance led by leather, iris and patchouli. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a single whole. Leather and Assam oud give it a dry, animal, earthy weight. Bulgarian rose and iris add a soft, green floral side, while bergamot and white pepper bring a spicy lift. Ambergris rounds off the oriental warmth. The character is dark and woody, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. It shares a close profile with Dior Diorling (2012) and Carolina Herrera Nightfall Patchouli.

Ambergris Nicotina

7.8

elkhaldi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

elkhaldi Ambergris Nicotina is a woody, sweet unisex scent in which Taif rose, amber and spices come forward; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: several roses, Indian oud and tobacco sit together throughout. The floral side comes from Taif, Bourbon, Damask and Bulgarian rose, while plum, liquorice and black mission fig add sweetness. Patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody floor, and spices and resinous ambergris keep it warm. A powdery, faintly animal trace stays in the mix. Its profile is close to elkhaldi Ambergris Bouquet and elkhaldi Ambergris Myanmar.

Dhanal Oudh Estethnay

8.6

Rasasi · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Estethnay is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens with Bulgarian rose and spices and rests on Indian oud, sandalwood and vanilla. The top pairs spices with Bulgarian rose. In the heart, Persian saffron, jasmine, orange blossom, Indian rose, heliotrope and lily of the valley form a dense floral bouquet. The base of Kashmiri musk, sandalwood, Indian oud, amber and Bourbon vanilla softens and sweetens it, giving a gourmand, oriental warmth, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Chiara Ambra Intense and Gale Hayman Delicious Vanilla have a close profile.

lumen_esce

6.2

Nomenclature · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Nomenclature lumen_esce is a unisex perfume with a fresh, floral character, where rose and jasmine meet a touch of spice and earth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding anyone. It suits men and women alike and fits calm, everyday wear. The vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. As a whole, bergamot brings freshness to a floral heart of jasmine sambac, freesia and Bulgarian rose. Violet leaf adds a green coolness, while patchouli lays a woody, earthy base underneath. A synthetic sheen also runs through the accords. Nomenclature Neo Rose and Lalique Perles de Lalique have a close profile.

No. 4 Pure Attar

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 4 Pure Attar is a floral, spicy unisex scent built around rose, oud, amber and frankincense; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac form a floral centre, while Indian and Cambodian oud, Mysore sandalwood and Himalayan cedar ground it in woods. Amber, frankincense, myrrh and resins wrap it in a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth. Civet and castoreum add an animal edge, and the smoky accord rounds out its dense, oriental character. Xerjoff Alexandria II (Parfum) and Sultan Pasha Attars Tabacaurum have a close profile.

Dark Shadows

6.9

Lost Tribe · 2026

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Lost Tribe Dark Shadows is a unisex scent that sets a green, fruity opening against a dark oriental, resinous and woody base. The top layer pairs rose otto, blood orange, lychee and neroli, with ambergris alongside. In the heart, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose meet powder, while fir needle and blue cypress add a cool, green woodiness. The base is led by vetiver, Papua oud, cocoa and patchouli, and tobacco, labdanum and oakmoss give the dry-down a sweet, spicy, resinous body. The perfumer is Mathew Schmuelian. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums Unspoken and Miller Harris Rose en Noir.

The Black Dinner

9.3

Anomalous Parfum · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anomalous Parfum The Black Dinner is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens dark and fruity, with wine, raspberry and dried fruits. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac carry the floral side, while balsamic notes, blood and metallic notes keep it from turning ordinary. The base of white musk, woods, Thai oud, vanilla and amber settles into a powdery, woody and resinous warmth. The perfumer is Zackaria Ibn Hossain, and the year is 2026.

Truce

6.8

C&A

Fresh · Floral · Green

C&A Truce is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with saffron, iris and Italian plum. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Saffron, Italian plum and iris lead the top. Jasmine, Bulgarian rose and violet root make the heart floral and powdery, and vetiver, papyrus and amber give it a woody base. Fresh, green, fruity and sweet accents run alongside. Marc Jacobs Decadence and Elizabeth Arden True Love (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

JEMS 9 Musk Oman

8.5

Jinx · 2025

Jinx JEMS 9 Musk Oman is a spicy, resinous unisex scent built around Kashmiri musk, patchouli and Thai oud; it has been discontinued. The top holds only Kashmiri musk. The heart is crowded and heavy: star anise, cubeb and tobacco bring a spiced warmth, while Bulgarian rose, Indian rose and jasmine sambac add a floral softness. Frankincense, Mysore sandalwood and Thai oud lay down a woody, resinous floor, and red mandarin orange gives the density a faint citrus lift. Patchouli and tonka bean add a sweet, earthy tone. In the base, black ambergris and black musk attar let it settle into soft, dark musk. It suits those who like oud and musk in a dense, layered setting.

Tobacco Rose

7.6

Butterfly Thai Perfume

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Butterfly Thai Perfume Tobacco Rose is a unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, tobacco and oud, with a floral, smoky character. It opens with Bulgarian rose, Spanish cherry and white champaca, where the floral side is softened by a fruity sweetness. In the heart, pandanus blossom, pandanus and sandalwood set it on a woody, powdery footing. The base brings tobacco, oud, benzoin, saffron, civet and pandanus leaf, adding a spicy, resinous, smoky warmth. The rose never stands alone, balanced by the darker tones of tobacco and oud. Gucci Gucci Oud and Historiae Mystic Oud have a close profile.

Cielo Blu

8.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Cielo Blu opens with laurel, Italian lemon and Sicilian grapefruit, giving a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent. Indian cardamom and Italian rosemary add a spicy, herbal edge to the top. In the heart, acacia, Bulgarian rose and Italian lavender bring a soft floral note, while oxygen keeps the aquatic air. The base of oak wood, Indian ambrette seed and white musk tempers the sweetness into a calm finish. Its sillage is rated strong, and most voters find it high. Votes gather around leisure and business, with daily wear, sport and evening following. The fresh character reads comfortably on both men and women.

Vivid (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Curve · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Curve Vivid Eau de Toilette is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of tangerine, bergamot and freesia with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is tangerine, bergamot, sage, freesia and violet, giving a citrus and green start. In the heart, lily, jasmine, iris, Bulgarian rose and peony bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk sweetens the scent and closes it on a woody warmth. Overall it reads fresh, floral and lightly fruity. Detaille Alizée and Curve Realities (1990) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

R de Rose

5.7

Acorelle · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acorelle R de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that wraps citrus and fruity sweetness around rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with Egyptian geranium and rosebud, and the citrus accord keeps the start bright and airy. In the heart, freesia and Bulgarian rose build the floral core, with the rose clearly leading. Raspberry sits in the base and settles the scent into a soft, fruity sweetness. The overall impression is light and rose-centred, sweet without turning heavy.

Homage Attar

8.2

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Homage Attar is a unisex scent that pairs rose, oud and vanilla with a citrus opening; it has been discontinued. The top notes of petitgrain, lemon, palmarosa and orange open fresh. In the heart, Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine form a floral base, while Indian and Cambodian oud add a resinous depth. The base of vanilla, musk, leather and frankincense leaves a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Most voters place it in the evening and for nights out, with leisure, daily wear and business also getting votes. Its floral, spicy and oriental character reads neither masculine nor feminine. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Homage Oud and Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 have a close profile.

Shamanism

7.7

Spiritum · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Spiritum Shamanism is a unisex scent that opens with myrrh, mandarin orange and bergamot, then settles into a floral, sweet and spicy character. The top is built from myrrh, mandarin orange, bergamot, cypress and Bulgarian rose, so citrus brightness sits over a spicy, incense-like start. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley bring a floral, powdery softness, while cinnamon and cedar warm it up. The base leans creamy and sweet, with amber, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, and frankincense and oakmoss adding depth underneath.

Alseif

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Green · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Alseif is a unisex scent where saffron, plum and Bulgarian rose lead a floral, green and spicy character. The top pairs saffron, plum, raspberry and geranium for a fruity brightness, while ylang-ylang pulls the opening towards flowers. The heart gathers magnolia, violet, Indian tuberose, jasmine and Bulgarian rose into a dense floral bouquet. Moss, oud, amber and vanilla settle the base into a woody, earthy and smoky ground, softened by tonka bean and musk. Powdery, leathery and animal accords round out a chypre character. It reads as a rich, oriental profile that suits both men and women. Boadicea the Victorious Green Sapphire and David Yurman Limited Edition have a close profile.