The Perfume Library

A Rose by Many Names

6.7

Aromas de Salazar · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Aromas de Salazar A Rose by Many Names is a unisex scent that pairs rose with tobacco, floral yet smoky and spicy. It opens bright with blood orange and bergamot, while curry leaf adds a spicy edge. In the heart, several rose absolutes and tobacco absolutes lead. In the base, amber, vanilla, leather and oud give it a sweet, smoky, woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and choose it less often for the office. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Al Lail

7.7

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Al Lail is a unisex perfume with a floral and woody character: it opens with citrus and rose and settles into a resinous, animalic base. The top pairs absinth, Persian rose otto, orange and Meyer lemon for a fresh, green, fruity start. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum, Bulgarian rose absolute and orange blossom carry the floral side, with beeswax softening it. The base of Siam benzoin, civet, frankincense and Mysore sandalwood adds a sweet, spicy, animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the longevity high, though the number of votes is small. Its oriental character suits men and women alike. Zoologist Dodo and Amouage Beloved Man have a close profile.

Choco Oud

6.8

Aromas de Salazar

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Quatre en Rose

6.9

Boucheron · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Quatre en Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, powdery rose heart. It opens with mandarin orange, davana and blackcurrant, a lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine, peach blossom and Bulgarian rose absolute take over, turning sweeter and creamier. Patchouli, vetiver and musk settle it onto a calm base. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Xerjoff Accento and Initio Musk Therapy have a close profile.

Calimala / Leather Rose

8.5

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Salvatore Ferragamo Calimala / Leather Rose is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance that pairs rose with suede and vanilla. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters give each a high score, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. There is no clear lean towards any season or occasion, but the leathery, spicy build reads comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with rose, Brazilian orange and cardamom, and moves into orange blossom with two rose absolutes at the heart. The base holds suede, cyperus and vanilla: the floral sweetness of the rose settles into a leathery warmth softened by vanilla, with the cardamom leaving a faint spicy edge.

A Witch's Valentine (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Sorce · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce A Witch's Valentine Extrait de Parfum pairs Moroccan, Turkish and Bulgarian rose absolutes with white chocolate and marshmallow, a unisex rose-and-gourmand scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and some voters score both highly, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It is described as unisex. Three rose absolutes form a floral core, while white chocolate, marshmallow and sugar pull it towards a sweet, creamy side. Raspberry puree adds a fruity brightness and suede gives an earthy depth. The notes read together as one sweet rose.

Wentai

7.7

Siam 1928 · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Siam 1928 Wentai is a unisex fragrance that takes a floral, spicy body and darkens it with leather, oud and animalic tones, leaning sweet and fruity at the edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but the structure is dense, heavy and full of character, and it reads as suited to men and women alike. Saffron, cardamom, aldehydes and black pepper give the top a sharp, spicy start. The heart holds Bulgarian rose absolute with leather, cumin and labdanum, so the rose sits on a sweet, leathery base. In the base, Thai oud and oakmoss absolute leave a woody, animalic depth.

Prince of Persia

8.8

Lost Tribe · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Lost Tribe Prince of Persia is a rose-led woody and spicy unisex perfume, where citrus freshness meets the animal warmth of civet and oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with white pepper, nutmeg and bergamot for a spicy freshness, while Georgian rose otto and white rose otto set the floral tone. At the heart, blue lotus, orris root and several cypress notes add a green, powdery shade. The base of civet, Mysore sandalwood and Thai oud leaves a woody, smoky, leathery depth. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression. It reads dense and characterful, with an unisex feel. It shares a close profile with Lost Tribe Threat and Sultan Pasha Attars Cuir de Russie.

Oud Lune

8.0

Miyaz Perfume · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Miyaz Perfume Oud Lune is a smoky, woody unisex scent that pairs rose absolutes with oud and amber. Bulgarian, Moroccan and Turkish rose absolutes join pink rose to form a floral core. Indian and Papua oud with sandalwood add woody depth, while amber, opoponax and Peru balsam give a resinous warmth. Apple and apricot bring fruity sweetness, and pink pepper adds a light spice. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though few have voted. It suits anyone drawn to dense oud and rose, regardless of gender. Miyaz Perfume Louna and Amouage Interlude Woman have a close profile.

Dark Moon

8.0

DSH Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

DSH Perfumes Dark Moon is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand and spicy character, deepened by woody and smoky tones. The top opens with black pepper, nutmeg and bergamot, warmed by wine and cognac. In the heart, beeswax, Bulgarian rose otto and sandalwood come forward, while Madeira wine softens the floral and woody texture. The base of myrrh, cocoa, dark chocolate and vanilla absolute leaves a sweet, resinous and slightly animalic trail. It settles into a dark balance between sharp spice and creamy chocolate.

Une Robe de Zibeline

7.4

DSH Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline is a floral, sweet chypre for women, deepened with spice, leather and animal tones. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so read this with some caution. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute, ylang-ylang, iris and carnation lead. The base is dominated by leather, tobacco absolute, brown oakmoss and labdanum, softened and sweetened by Siam benzoin, amber and coumarin. The top of rosewood, bergamot and lemon gives a brief lift, while black pepper and aldehydes add a sharp edge to the opening. Zoologist Civet and DSH Perfumes Foxy (Voile de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose Vert

6.7

DSH Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DSH Perfumes Rose Vert is a fresh, green chypre for women that sets roses against citrus notes, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood. The top holds citrus notes, while the heart gathers Moroccan rose absolute, Rosa centifolia absolute, Bulgarian and Turkish rose otto, damask rose absolute and Bulgarian rose absolute. Rose sits at the centre of the floral accord, lightened by a green, citrusy freshness. In the base, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood give it a woody, earthy footing. Creed Feuilles Vertes and Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water have a close profile.

Devils Deceit II

9.0

Anomalous Parfum · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anomalous Parfum Devils Deceit II is a floral, animalic chypre led by rose absolutes and tuberose; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, clove and red apple, giving a spicy brightness. The heart is built on May rose absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute and tuberose. The base of civet, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a dry, woody, animalic floor, softened by sweet and green touches. Jean Patou 1000 and Balenciaga Balenciaga have a close profile.

Anorgasmic Oud

6.0

The Greek Perfumer · 2023

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

The Greek Perfumer Anorgasmic Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets oud, rose and spice on a woody base, with a floral and smoky character. The top opens with cardamom, black pepper and cumin, while Bulgarian rose absolute and orange blossom soften it towards the floral side. The heart brings neroli, rose, iris, frankincense and leather. The base of oud, myrrh, sandalwood and patchouli turns woody, earthy and animalic, and tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. Its dense, smoky character suits cooler seasons and evenings better. As a unisex scent, it can be worn by men and women alike.

Poplars and Planes (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

DSH Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Poplars and Planes Eau de Parfum is a green, resinous unisex scent built around green mandarin, poplar bud and Bulgarian rose absolute. It opens with green mandarin, petitgrain and leaf green, while pine needle absolute adds a sharp, woody edge. The heart centres on rose, beeswax and hay absolute, with poplar bud and oak wood keeping it green. The base turns sweet, earthy and slightly smoky through tolu balm, labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. DSH Perfumes Seve de Pin and The Voices of Trees have a close profile.

Seve de Pin

7.3

DSH Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Green · Sweet

DSH Perfumes Seve de Pin is a fresh, green and resinous unisex scent built around poplar bud, leaf green and pine resin. Its longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the votes are few, so these ratings are tentative. It is unisex and wearable by anyone. It opens with the bright, bitter greenness of lemon, green mandarin and mugwort. In the heart, elemi and pinyon pine resin join pine needle and pull the scent towards woody, resinous ground, with rose staying in the background. The base of labdanum, frankincense and honey sweetens it and adds an earthy warmth.

Love & Strife

7.5

Aromantik

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Aromantik Love & Strife is a perfume for women built on jasmine sambac, Madagascan ylang-ylang and Bulgarian rose absolute, brightened with pink grapefruit; it has been discontinued. The florals lead: jasmine sambac, Madagascan ylang-ylang and Bulgarian rose absolute sit alongside a citrusy, fruity freshness. Pink grapefruit lifts them, while labdanum absolute adds a resinous, earthy depth. Orris root and ambrette seed leave a soft, lightly spicy powderiness, so the overall impression is a sweet, faintly gourmand floral. Wild Eden Natural Perfume Serafinas Rose and Aftelier Cacao have a close profile.

Bleu Ambrée

6.4

DSH Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

DSH Perfumes Bleu Ambrée is a unisex scent that sets the powdery floral side of violet and orris concrete against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka and amber. The top holds violet, coriander seed and spicy notes; in the heart, butter, Tunisian neroli and two rose absolutes build a floral, creamy body. Tolu balm, labdanum, vanilla and musk lead the base, and the scent settles into something sweeter, more gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close while the weight comes from the base. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Solange Azagury-Partridge Stoned and Zara Starlight Vanilla have a close profile.

Strawberry Delight

6.5

Panah

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Panah Strawberry Delight is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that pairs strawberry and vanilla with the softness of milk, chocolate and coconut. Strawberry sits at the centre, with amaretto, chocolate and milk making it sweet and creamy. Bourbon vanilla and coconut deepen that warmth, while rose otto, Bulgarian rose absolute and May rose bring a floral, powdery side to the fruit. Blackcurrant bud absolute adds a fresh, faintly citrus edge, and white musk smooths the whole blend. The overall impression is fruity, spicy and oriental in its sweetness.

Thebes Grade 2

9.0

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Thebes Grade 2 is a unisex scent that builds a floral, green body and darkens it with spice, resin and animalic tones. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, lily of the valley and Persian rose otto, giving a bright, fresh floral start. In the heart, Jasminum grandiflorum absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute and orris butter carry the floral theme with a powdery softness, while musk rounds it off. The base settles on vetiver for an earthy, green footing, and animalic notes, ambergris and amber push it towards a warm, resinous, slightly smoky oriental feel with a fougère edge.

Shamamah

7.4

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2014

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Shamamah is a resinous, smoky and spicy unisex fragrance, aimed at those who like dense, oriental scents. Indian oud and Cambodian oud, frankincense and incense carry most of the weight, while patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody floor beneath them. Saffron, cardamom and black caraway bring the spice, and honey and benzoin soften it with sweetness. Persian rose otto and Bulgarian rose absolute supply the floral side, while tobacco adds a leathery, animalic edge. The notes have no clear top, heart or base and read as one dark blend. Sultan Pasha Attars Âme Sombre Grade 1 and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

DSH Perfumes · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

St. Clair Scents · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Linda Landenberg · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green