The Perfume Library

I-II Montecristo

7.0

Masque · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Masque I-II Montecristo is a dense unisex scent that sets a woody, smoky and leathery character on a sweet, spicy base. Cabreuva, ambrette seed and rum open it, with cistus, tobacco, celery seed and benzoin in the heart. The base of styrax, hyraceum, patchouli and cedarwood adds an animal, resinous and earthy weight. The sweetness forms a warm ground inside that dry, smoky frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, but it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Oglasa and S.A.C.K.Y Qaaid have a close profile.

Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Majda Bekkali Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur is a spicy, woody and animalic scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it is marketed for women, yet voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Summer and the office are far less common. The top holds cabreuva, ambrette, Corsican immortelle and carrot, and the heart adds benzoin, davana and Sichuan pepper for a warm, resinous spiciness. The base is dominated by labdanum, frankincense, leather, civet and castoreum, while patchouli and oakmoss deepen the smoky, earthy, leathery character.

Niral

8.0

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Neela Vermeire Créations Niral is a unisex scent built around jasmine absolute, sandalwood and ambrette seed, reading floral, sweet and woody. Niral lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter close behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. The floral accord leads: jasmine absolute, magnolia and Turkish rose sit against the spice of cardamom and pink pepper. Wine lees and tea add a fruity, sweet edge. Sandalwood, cedar and cabreuva give a woody base, while leather and iris pull it towards powdery, leathery ground. Laborynthia Sandalwood and Grès Madame Grès have a close profile.

Deep Dark Vanilla

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla is a unisex fragrance that darkens sweet vanilla with green, earthy and smoky shades. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between fall, winter and summer, with spring trailing behind. Leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions, and most voters call its character modern. It opens with pink pepper, orchid and cabreuva. In the heart, vine, vanilla orchid leaf and cypress root add a green edge. Patchouli, hay and vanilla absolute settle the sweetness onto a woody, resinous, leathery base. Astrophil & Stella In Extremis and Atelier Flou Hora Fugit have a close profile.

Born Screaming

7.6

Toskovat' · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Toskovat' Born Screaming is a sweet, unusual unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a synthetic, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set plastic, latex, cherry, blackberry and energy drink side by side, so the fruit arrives with an artificial gloss. Into the heart, datura, rose and smoke come forward, and in the base myrrh, patchouli and castoreum settle this sweet, gourmand structure onto a spicy, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with few choosing summer. It is picked most for nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so the scent sits close to both.

Selfie

5.8

Olfactive Studio · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Olfactive Studio Selfie is a spicy, sweet unisex scent built around star anise, cinnamon and maple syrup; it has been discontinued. It opens with star anise, ginger and elemi resin, then turns sweeter in the heart with cinnamon and maple syrup, while lily adds a soft floral touch. The base brings labdanum, sandalwood and suede together with patchouli and oakmoss. The overall impression is floral, green and resinous spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two.

Le Parfum Solaire

7.3

Lancaster · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lancaster Le Parfum Solaire is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lily of the valley, aldehydes, ylang-ylang and petitgrain, which feel clean and lightly bright. The heart builds a floral body from hyacinth, rose, jasmine and cinnamon, and the base of violet, heliotrope and white musk leaves it sweet, powdery and creamy. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. Tesori d'Oriente Muschio Bianco / White Musk and Ulric de Varens Gold-Issime have a close profile.

Accordo Marino

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Accordo Marino is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around bergamot, lemon and marine notes. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot and lemon alongside marine notes. The heart of ylang-ylang, coriander and eucalyptus adds a green, lightly spicy turn, and cabreuva, patchouli and cedarwood give the base a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure time. It leans slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Cerchi Nell'Acqua Yubris and Salentum Salentissimo have a close profile.

Migration de L'Arbre

7.8

Senyokô · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Senyokô Migration de L'Arbre is a unisex fragrance that opens with juniper absolute, yuzu and grapefruit and settles onto a woody base of fir balsam and oak. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top notes of juniper absolute, yuzu and grapefruit bring a cool, citrus freshness. In the heart, mastic, osmanthus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, with black caraway giving a hint of spice. The base of fir balsam, oak, vetiver and patchouli dries down woody, earthy and resinous.

Gingerlise

7.2

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Gingerlise is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent in which ginger's spice is softened by a fruity lightness. Madagascan ginger, Calabrian lemon and lemon grass lead, while fig and mint add a green, fruity coolness. Pink pepper brings a light touch of spice, and musk and Haitian vetiver form a calm base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it reads genuinely unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Lights upon Orange Tree and L'Orchestre Parfum Electro Limonade have a close profile.

Saudade - Amazonia

7.0

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Saudade - Amazonia is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and green notes against a lightly spicy, floral and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. In character it reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. The opening brings Brazilian orange, citrus fruits, green notes and chili, with spices and Paraguayan petigrain alongside. The heart turns to passion fruit, passion flower and cabreuva. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Peru balsam close it with a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Golden Wood

7.6

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Harmonist Golden Wood is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evenings out, and works at the office too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, elemi resin and barley malt, fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. Cabreuva, oak and beeswax form a woody heart. The base of amber, roasted tonka bean and birch settles into something resinous, warm and sweet.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Illusion (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Illusion Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top notes are dried fruits, cotton candy and juniper berry, an opening that is sweet and fruity. Clove, saffron and rose in the heart add a spicy, floral middle. The base of vanilla, gurjum balsam, cedarwood, cabreuva and amber gives a creamy, oriental and woody foundation. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. Nishane Nefs and Lattafa Ajwad have a close profile.

To My Father

8.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance in which whisky, oak and leather carry the weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bitter orange, ambrette seed and davana, which give a fruity brightness. Juniper, whisky and cabreuva form the heart, and oak, white oud and leather pull the base towards woody, resinous and smoky tones. Sweet, gourmand touches soften the spicy, oriental character. Borntostandout Smokin' Gun and Atelier Cologne Gold Leather have a close profile.

Biblioteca de Babel (Perfume)

6.6

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fueguia 1833 Biblioteca de Babel is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days. It opens on a woody footing of Chilenean cedar, carried through the heart by cabreuva and warmed at the base by cinnamon. Among the accords the sweet, gourmand side leads, while woody, animal and smoky tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Fine'ry Fireside Vanille and Brigion Enchanté have a close profile.

White Peacock Lily

6.9

D.S. & Durga · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga White Peacock Lily is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance in which citrus and green notes gather around a powdery lily; it has been discontinued. It opens with oleander, cabreuva and grapefruit, a cool, green and citrusy start. The heart brings white lily, violet and Egyptian jasmine forward, giving a floral, powdery face. In the base, vanilla, mist note and ambrette seed soften it, leaving a sweet, creamy, lightly woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in leisure and night-out wear, with daily and evening use close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Its profile is close to Guerlain Promenade des Anglais and Pierre de Velay No. 16.

Isleta

8.4

D:SOL MMXVI · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D:SOL MMXVI Isleta is a unisex scent that opens with green mandarin orange, bergamot and juniper leaf, then moves into fig and jasmine sambac. It starts fresh and citrusy, with juniper leaf and monarda adding a green, lightly spicy edge. In the heart, fig and jasmine sambac bring a soft, fruity and floral feel, kept light by white tea and clary sage. The base settles on sandalwood, amyris and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads as fresh and easy rather than heavy, and it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Alterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche and Strangers Parfumerie Oliver.

Malabrigo (Perfume)

7.5

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Fueguia 1833 Malabrigo is a unisex perfume with a spicy, smoky woody character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer rather than filling the room. No clear lean towards a season or an occasion shows. It starts with palo santo, moves to cabreuva in the heart and rests on cedarwood. The woody, resinous core carries spicy and earthy tones, and an animal touch and smoke stay present throughout, giving a dry, heavy, rugged woodiness. Fueguia 1833 Los Humos Sagrados and Initio Divine Attraction have a close profile.

Beagle (Perfume)

7.7

Fueguia 1833 · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Fueguia 1833 Beagle is a green, spicy woody unisex fragrance with a powdery, smoky backdrop. Beagle's longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Oakmoss, oak wood, cedar and vetiver build a woody-green frame. Black pepper, clove and gun powder add a spicy, smoky edge, while mandarin orange and bergamot lighten it slightly. Patchouli and copaiba balsam give it depth.

Lust

7.2

OM Parfum · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

OM Parfum Lust is a dense unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against spicy, smoky and animalic tones, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. The fruity and gourmand accords come through in black cherry, caramel and Jamaican rum absolute. Whisky and oak barrel ground this in a woody, earthy base, while tobacco, suede and animalic notes add a leathery, smoky edge, and benzoin and tolu balm give it a soft resinous warmth.

Jasmin Céleste

7.0

Sharini Parfums Naturels

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sharini Parfums Naturels Jasmin Céleste is a feminine scent that opens a floral heart of jasmine and neroli with the brightness of grapefruit and blood orange. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It suits those who want a soft, close-to-the-skin scent for daytime rather than something that fills a room. Grapefruit and blood orange give a fresh, fruity start. The heart is made of geranium, rose, petitgrain, jasmine and neroli, where the floral and green sides dominate. In the base, cabreuva, benzoin, ambrette and cedarwood settle the scent onto a sweet, powdery, woody ground. Carthusia Aria di Capri and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.

Patchouly 4 Love

8.0

Duftkumpels

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Duftkumpels Patchouly 4 Love is a unisex perfume that sets patchouli in a floral, resinous and spicy frame; it has been discontinued. Tangerine and bergamot give the citrus side, while jasmine and Indian tuberose carry the floral part. Beneath them, Indonesian and Indian patchouli, Himalayan cedar and sandalwood form a woody, earthy base, and myrrh, frankincense and labdanum add a resinous, leathery warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It reads as full and dark rather than masculine or feminine. Laverne Blue Laverne and Hermès Rocabar (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Come with Me

7.5

Bottega Veneta · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Bottega Veneta Come with Me opens with carrot seed, artichoke and Italian bergamot, then deepens into jasmine, orris butter and leather: a floral, woody unisex scent. In the top, bergamot's citrus sits beside the earthy tones of carrot seed and artichoke. At the heart, jasmine and French orris butter bring a soft, powdery floral side, while cabreuva adds a woody backbone. The base turns creamy with Bourbon vanilla, and vetiver and leather leave a dry, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small. It suits men and women alike, and its spicy, powdery build keeps it measured and close to everyday wear. Hugo Boss Boss Alive Parfum and Penhaligon's Iris Prima have a close profile.