The Perfume Library

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Murcott mandarin, bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, a bright spiced start. The heart is led by Somalian myrrh with Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine, while frankincense and elemi resin give the flowers a resinous depth. In the base, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Annette Neuffer Avicenna and Avicenna White Rose & Oud have a close profile.

Bijan Women (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Bijan · 1986

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Bijan Women Eau de Toilette opens on ylang-ylang, narcissus and orange blossom, moves through Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine, and dries down on patchouli and sandalwood as a floral-oriental scent. The opening is floral and sweet, built on ylang-ylang, narcissus and orange blossom. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley and Persian jasmine come forward; the base of patchouli, sandalwood and Moroccan oakmoss settles into a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and spicy touches and a resinous warmth give it a classic oriental line. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. About half of voters find it feminine, and many call it classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut and Estēe Lauder Spellbound have a close profile.

Megalium

7.7

Carner · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carner Megalium is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with mandarin orange, Laotian cinnamon and Ceylonese cinnamon leaf, which give it a bright, spicy start. In the heart, Indian white pepper absolute, Indonesian nutmeg and Bulgarian rose come forward; the base of Ethiopian myrrh, Somalian frankincense and styrax carries it into a woody, smoky, sweet resin. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Matière Première Encens Suave and Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco have a close profile.

Arabian Wood

7.6

Tom Ford · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Arabian Wood is a unisex scent that weighs a floral, sweet core down with spice, resin and wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, galbanum and lavender give the top a fresh edge, while Bulgarian rose and orange blossom start the floral side. In the heart, jasmine, honey and rose absolute bring out the sweetness, and the base of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and tonka bean settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters find it masculine. El Nabil Amber of Yemen and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Volcano

7.7

Carner · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Carner Volcano is a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which nutmeg, Bulgarian rose and oud stand out. The top pairs Indonesian nutmeg, Bulgarian rose and Laotian red ginger for a spicy opening. In the heart, Indian cypriol, Somalian frankincense and Indonesian patchouli add an earthy, resinous weight. The base of oud, cistus and benzoin settles into a warm, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. By Terry Rose Infernale and Diptyque Oud Palao have a close profile.

Un Cœur en Mai

7.6

Parfums MDCI · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Un Cœur en Mai is a fresh, green, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. Sicilian bergamot, blackcurrant and galbanum open it cool and green, with melon adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and Moroccan mimosa bring a floral, powdery side, while black pepper and coriander add a light spiced line. Musk and precious woods form a quiet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the votes. Close to half of voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur and Roja Parfums Neroli.

Quatre (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Boucheron · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Boucheron Quatre Eau de Parfum opens with currant, green mandarin orange and bitter orange before settling into a soft floral heart, and it suits women looking for a fresh daytime scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither overwhelms nor disappears. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. The citrus notes give it a bright, fresh start. Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac bring a floral softness to the heart, where the sweet and powdery accords come through. Cedarwood, musk and blond woods then leave a light woody base. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. and Yves de Sistelle Thallium have a close profile.

Agarwoud

7.1

Heeley · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Heeley Agarwoud is a unisex scent where the resinous, smoky weight of oud and frankincense is softened by Bulgarian rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though a share find it feminine. As a whole it is woody and resinous, with oud and frankincense leading while amber and benzoin sweeten and round it off. Bulgarian rose adds a floral edge, and the overall feel stays spicy and oriental. OrkusOdes Hades and Abaco Shadow have a close profile.

Dubai - Fakhama

7.9

The Spirit of Dubai · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, resin and leather. It opens with coffee, orange and bergamot for a fruity lift, while cardamom and rose add a floral, spiced edge. The heart leans on saffron, sandalwood and vanilla; in the base, amber, caramel, leather and frankincense settle it into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine draws a fair share. The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

Palazzo (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Fendi · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Palazzo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets bright citrus against the sweet, powdery warmth of rose and white flowers; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily and office wear are also voted. Most voters call it feminine, and a smaller group sees it as classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper open it bright and lightly spiced. The heart centres on Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and jasmine. In the base, gaiac wood, patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody, oriental warmth, with fruity sweetness and a powdery softness left behind.

Mon Boudoir (2019)

8.0

Houbigant · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Houbigant Mon Boudoir is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance that sets iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine against sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla absolute. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes call it feminine, with classic as the next choice. It opens with bergamot, Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink pepper, which give a lightly spiced brightness. The heart is floral and powdery, built on iris, jasmine and Bulgarian rose, softened by heliotrope and geranium. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin and musk turns creamy, resinous and warm. Téo Cabanel Alahine has a close profile.

Tropical Wood

7.0

Montale · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Tropical Wood sets bergamot, passion fruit and pineapple over Malayan oud and violet, making a sweet, woody unisex scent. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, passion fruit and pineapple. The heart of Malayan oud, violet and Bulgarian rose turns floral, spicy and woody, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, leather and white musk sweetens and softens it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions. Votes lean slightly feminine, but it reads as unisex. Montale Orange Aoud and Rituals White Patchouli have a close profile.

Dream Sea

7.7

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets ozone and green notes against pink pepper, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. It opens cool with ozone, aquatic notes and green notes, while black pepper and pink pepper add a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and Bulgarian rose bring a soft floral touch. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla turns sweet, creamy and woody, and black sea salt and ambergris give it a salty depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with only a small share choosing winter. It is most often chosen for leisure and daily wear, and it gets votes for office and evening too. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and many voters also call it modern.

Oha

6.7

Téo Cabanel · 2005

Floral · Green · Spicy

Téo Cabanel Oha is a floral and green chypre for women, softened by powdery and woody tones, and it suits spring and autumn, whether for daytime or evening. It opens with tea, coriander and Calabrian bergamot, then moves into Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, Egyptian jasmine and cardamom at the heart. White musk, iris and patchouli carry the base, with tonka bean and vanilla adding sweetness and oakmoss giving it a dry chypre finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, with daily and business wear also getting votes. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile and Fendi Fendi (1987) have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night

7.8

Al Haramain · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Dubai Night is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around oud, amber and tonka bean, and it suits evenings. It opens with bergamot, elemi resin and saffron, the saffron bringing the spice forward. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley join the oud, while amber, white musk, tonka bean and oakmoss settle the base into a creamy, sweet, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. French Avenue Cosmic Tonka and Astrophil & Stella Into the Oud have a close profile.

Nuit Andalouse

7.9

Parfums MDCI · 2013

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Nuit Andalouse is a sweet, powdery floral whose green and fruity sides lean it toward a lightly spicy, oriental feel, and it reads as a feminine perfume. Orange, violet and green notes give it a fresh, slightly fruity opening. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose and gardenia bring out the floral side. Sandalwood, vanilla and musk soften the base and leave a sweet, powdery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More than half of voters find it feminine. Guerlain Mahora and Guerlain Nahema have a close profile.

Porpora

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Porpora is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex fragrance that sets rose and fruit against a dark, heavy oriental base. Porpora is a strong scent, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring; summer comes last. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, clove, raspberry and rose absolute, where spice and fruit gather over the rose. In the heart, frankincense, patchouli, Bulgarian rose and poppy add a floral, earthy weight. The base of benzoin, amber, myrrh and musk leaves it settling into a powdery, sweet resin.

Rosenrot Intense

7.1

Rammstein · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rammstein Rosenrot Intense is a unisex rose that starts fresh and floral, then turns green, spicy, smoky and leathery; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes its presence known in a room. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and office wear is the least chosen use. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with Bulgarian rose and blood, the rose fresh and green at the edges. In the heart, rose thorn, suede and frankincense push it towards smoky, leathery and spicy ground. Labdanum and ambergris in the base leave a sweet, oriental warmth. Palquis Cassius Oud and Nejma One have a close profile.

Moonlight Rose

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Rose is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, with most voters placing it in fall and winter; it blends rose, fruit and an earthy woodiness. It opens with geranium and pink pepper, floral and lightly spicy. Bulgarian rose and Taif rose carry the heart, while patchouli, oakmoss and raspberry in the base pull the scent towards a sweet, fruity and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out suits it best; summer is the least chosen season. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. Rochas Moustache and Atelier des Ors Rose Omeyyade have a close profile.

Fancy Nights

7.1

Jessica Simpson · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jessica Simpson Fancy Nights is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs Bulgarian rose, patchouli and night-blooming jasmine with vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and Egyptian papyrus for a light, fresh touch. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, Indonesian patchouli and night-blooming jasmine lead, with the patchouli adding an earthy depth to the flowers. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss settles it into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is recommended mostly for fall and winter, and for evenings and nights out; most see it as feminine. Prada Prada and Miller Harris L'Air de Rien have a close profile.

The Cora (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Thameen · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen The Cora Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery scent that leans towards spring and autumn, for everyday and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily and business wear come up most. It reads mainly feminine, though it is also worn as a unisex scent. The top opens on magnolia, Bulgarian rose and jasmine. The heart of lily of the valley, benzoin and carnation adds sweetness and a light spice. White musk, patchouli and amber settle into a creamy, soft base.

La Rose de Rosine

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 1991

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine La Rose de Rosine is a fresh, green and powdery floral built around rose, iris and jasmine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and classic. The top holds ylang-ylang, rose, French violet and tagetes. In the heart, iris sits with Bulgarian, Grasse and Turkish roses and jasmine. The base of tonka bean, benzoin and Peru balsam sweetens it and adds a resinous warmth. Les Parfums de Rosine La Rose de Rosine Rose Extrême and Grossmith Sylvan Song have a close profile.

Juice

6.7

Commodity · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Commodity Juice is a unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing sweet fruit with a floral touch. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with modern a frequent choice too. It opens on raspberry and strawberry, sweet and fruity with a slightly synthetic sheen. Bulgarian rose and cyclamen soften the heart into something floral. Amberwood and rhubarb settle it onto a woody base.

Gloria (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Cacharel · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Gloria Eau de Toilette is a fruity, floral women's fragrance that opens with Bulgarian rose, hibiscus and amaretto and turns sweeter with almond, vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evening and daily wear. Voters mostly call its character feminine. A fresh, floral opening gives way to a heart where white pepper and white blossoms add a spicy edge. The base of almond, cherry, tonka bean and cedar leaves a gourmand, powdery and lightly woody sweetness.