The Perfume Library

Aman

6.3

Noème · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Noème Aman is a unisex fragrance that balances a floral, fruity body with sweet, spicy and woody tones, all on a creamy texture. It opens with coriander, rhubarb and pink pepper, which feel fresh and lightly spiced at once. In the heart, frankincense resin, blackcurrant bud, frankincense and gardenia lead, with the floral side leaning on a fruity green edge. The base of vanilla absolute, cade juniper and sandalwood sweetens the scent and settles it onto an earthy, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening is the most common pick, while daily wear, leisure and business also draw votes. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably between the two.

Oh My Chaï

7.4

Versȧtıle · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Versȧtıle Oh My Chaï is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand and spicy character, deepened by woody and smoky tones. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with green mandarin orange and nutmeg. In the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, while fir balsam gives it a faint resinous edge. The base settles into a creamy, sweet bed of ethyl vanillin, leather, maple and milk, kept woody by gaiac wood and amberwood.

Black Kinam

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ensar Oud Black Kinam is a smoky, resinous, woody unisex fragrance built around Indonesian oud, tobacco and cade juniper. The scent reads as a single piece. Oud and cade juniper set a smoky base, and tobacco sweetens it. Rose otto and immortelle add a floral, green side, while black ambergris and Vietnamese musk lend a creamy, slightly animal softness. The oriental, spicy character dominates. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and although the vote count is small, most voters score both high. With its dense, warm build it suits cooler weather best. It works for men and women alike, was released in 2023 and has been discontinued. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf have a close profile.

VerdiGris

8.3

Faizal Privée · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Faizal Privée VerdiGris is a green, smoky, woody unisex scent built around galbanum, violet leaf and cade juniper. It opens with rust, copper and turpentine, a sharp metallic start that blackcurrant absolute softens. In the heart, Indonesian and Thai oud, sandalwood and jasmine sambac come forward. The base of vetiver, labdanum and several ambergris notes lays down a creamy, resinous floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The mix of woody, floral and earthy accords keeps it from leaning to either gender. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Black Gris and Lost Tribe Always Greener.

Linda Valencia

7.2

Marie Jeanne · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marie Jeanne Linda Valencia is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, green side of bitter orange and Tunisian neroli against the smoky, earthy depth of birch, Java vetiver and cade juniper. It opens with bitter orange and fireworks, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. The heart of Somalian frankincense, Atlas cedar and Tunisian neroli adds a spicy, woody turn. In the base, birch, Java vetiver and cade juniper take over, and the scent dries down smoky and earthy. A slightly synthetic sparkle runs through its character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It sits comfortably on any skin, and its fresh-yet-smoky profile suits everyday wear. La Martina Tierra del Fuego and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

King of Summerisle

8.1

OM Parfum

Spicy · Woody · Animal

OM Parfum King of Summerisle is a dark, smoky unisex scent built on cade juniper, birch tar and smoke, with a spicy, woody, animal and earthy character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: cade juniper, birch tar and smoke form a hard, smoky base. Tobacco absolute, roasted coffee, whisky and castoreum push it towards an animal, earthy warmth, while caramel, chocolate and plum add a touch of sweetness and stay in the background.

#006 Boxer

6.2

Hunq · 2023

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Hunq #006 Boxer is a men's fragrance that roughs up a floral and green core with spicy, earthy and smoky edges, with a noticeably synthetic tone among its accords. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange, sharpened by rosemary and red thyme. The heart builds a floral base from geranium, green leaves, violet and rose, while nutmeg and cumin add spice. In the base, pine, vetiver, patchouli and cade juniper pull it toward woody, earthy, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes makes this tentative. It reads masculine. Those after a similar profile could look at Hunq #005 Mechanic and Abel Grey Labdanum.

Kuru Kawa

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Kuru Kawa is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent built around Papua oud, Turkish rose and cade juniper. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, so a light hand may be enough. It is unisex and has a dense, earthy character that will appeal to oud lovers. The top opens with cade juniper, black pepper and patchouli, while raspberry and blackcurrant soften that rough edge a little. In the heart, Turkish rose and Persian rose sit beside Papua oud and myrrh. The base of tonka bean, tobacco and cypriol settles into a dry, warm woodiness.

Rooted

8.5

Idiem Lux · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Idiem Lux Rooted is a unisex scent with a green, woody and smoky character, roughened by animalic and earthy touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. With such a dense, dark build, it is a scent that stays with you through the day and makes its presence known. Oakmoss, cade juniper, birch tar and patchouli form the backbone; thyme and black pepper add a spicy edge, while pine, hemlock fir and juniper wood bring a resinous, forest-like depth. Civet and castoreum push the animalic side, and strawberry leaf adds a green lift. Areej Le Doré Oud Taiwan and Anatole Lebreton Grimoire have a close profile.

Oudonism

7.3

Devertere · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Devertere Oudonism is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens on lychee, blackcurrant and pink pepper and dries down to oud, leather and amber. The top notes of lychee puree, blackcurrant, Sicilian almond and pink pepper bring a fruity sweetness with a light spice. In the heart, saffron, rose, styrax and cade juniper carry the floral and spicy side onto a smoky base. At the bottom, oud, leather, amber and benzoin leave a woody, oriental and warm trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both rest on few votes. It reads unisex and suits those who like rich, sweet-smoky scents. Byredo Reine de Nuit and Angelo Caroli Rosa Nera Oud have a close profile.

Staccato

7.5

Miller Harris · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Staccato is a unisex scent that pairs a spicy, sweet character with a leathery edge. It opens with saffron, ginger and cardamom up front, while cinnamon leaf and clove sharpen the spice. In the heart, rose and jasmine sambac add a floral softness, and leather and honey both sweeten the scent and tilt it towards a leathery side. The base of tobacco, benzoin and ambergris settles into a warm, balsamic ground, with cade juniper leaving a dry, smoky trace. The fresh accord keeps the spicy sweetness from turning heavy.

Silk Dunes (2025)

9.5

Hunayn · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hunayn Silk Dunes (2025) is a unisex fragrance that opens with clove, cinnamon and black pepper, then deepens into roses, oud and leather. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The spicy accord leads: clove, cinnamon and black pepper come first, with pink pepper and nutmeg alongside. In the heart, Taif, Bulgarian and Malaysian roses meet saffron, while cade juniper adds a smoky edge. The base settles into leather, Malayan oud, Mysore sandalwood and patchouli, earthy and woody.

Memories

8.5

Idiem Lux · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Idiem Lux Memories is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with smoky, woody and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single blend rather than a layered pyramid: blood orange, grapefruit and apple give a bright, fruity side, while cade juniper, birch tar and frankincense add a smoky, resinous depth. Cinnamon and black pepper bring spice, and civet with castoreum lend an animalic, leathery weight. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With its woody, spicy build it suits men and women who want a fragrance with character. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Afghano Oudh and Puig Quorum have a close profile.

Mountain Rain / 山雨

6.7

Chiqio · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chiqio Mountain Rain / 山雨 is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and woody character, pairing citrus brightness with earthy depth. It opens with black pepper, grapefruit and mandarin orange, so the citrus feels lively while the spice stays sharp. In the heart, cedarwood, iris and sandalwood move it towards a smooth, woody line. The base of vetiver, cade juniper, musk and amber settles into something earthier and calmer. Creed Original Vetiver and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Scent 08

7.7

Ryoko

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Swedish Forests

6.9

History · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

History Swedish Forests is a unisex fragrance built around charred wood, cade juniper and oakmoss, with a woody, smoky and resinous character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings come from only a few voters and should be read with caution. It suits men and women alike and has a heavy, characterful feel. It opens with charred wood and cade juniper laying down a smoky air, which lemon brightens slightly. In the heart, oakmoss, jasmine and sweetgrass add an earthy, lightly floral softness. The base of patchouli, amber and dry woods leaves a resinous, spicy and woody finish.

Burning Core

7.5

Agarthi · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Agarthi Burning Core is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand character against smoky, leathery and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, it is hard to say when it suits best. It does not lean toward either gender. Ginger and milk open on a fresh, spicy creaminess. In the heart, vanilla, vanilla absolute and benzoin build a sweet, warm base, while cade juniper adds a smoky edge. The base brings leather, salty notes and crème brûlée. Roja Parfums Espresso Aoud and French Avenue Coconut Leche have a close profile.

Vanille 24:00

6.3

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2024

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Francesca Dell'Oro Vanille 24:00 is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance built around cade juniper, black pepper and vanilla absolute. It opens with açaí, cade juniper, black pepper and pink pepper, a dry, sharp and smoky start. In the heart, black cardamom, violet, immortelle, osmanthus and vanilla absolute come together, with the vanilla sitting on a spicy, resinous ground rather than a sweet one. The base of Mysore sandalwood, Atlas cedar, styrax and gurjum balsam leaves a woody, leathery trail. Animal and synthetic tones also run through the accords. Le Labo Cuir 28 and Tom Ford Black Lacquer have a close profile.

Kuru Kawa: Kopi Malaoke

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ensar Oud Kuru Kawa: Kopi Malaoke is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice, smoke and oud. It opens with tarragon, black pepper and cade juniper, a spicy, smoky start, while raspberry and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness to that edge. In the heart, Papua oud, myrrh and two roses come forward, with nagarmotha giving an earthy depth. The base sweetens with tonka bean and tobacco, and oak wood and cypriol settle into a woody, resinous, slightly leathery ground. Ensar Oud Kuru Kawa and Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental have a close profile.

Melancholia

7.5

Moth and Rabbit · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit Melancholia is a unisex green floral that opens with blackcurrant absolute, green apple and violet leaf, then turns woody and smoky. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant absolute, bergamot and green apple, with violet leaf adding a cool green edge. In the heart, lily of the valley and narcissus absolute bring a soft floral note, while musk and date smooth it out and add a little sweetness. The base is earthy and smoky, built on cade juniper and Java vetiver, with Clearwood™ and frankincense adding woody, spicy and leathery touches. The contrast between the bright opening and the smoky base defines its character. Amouage Portrayal Man and Diptyque Kyoto have a close profile.

Boundless Voyages

5.1

Odyssey · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Odyssey Boundless Voyages is a unisex scent that opens on fig, violet leaf and cade juniper, with a green, fruity sweetness shadowed by smoke and leather; it has been discontinued. The top is fig and violet leaf, green and lightly fruity, with cade juniper adding a smoky edge. In the heart, suede, jasmine and clary sage bring out the leathery and spicy side. The base of amber, vanilla and tobacco sweetens and warms the composition, and the smoky tone carries through the dry-down. It suits anyone who wants sweetness and leathery smoke in the same bottle, regardless of gender. Fulton & Roark Sterling and Alexandria Fragrances Emerald Street have a close profile.

Therion

7.2

WienerBlut · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

WienerBlut Therion is a unisex scent that builds a woody body from cade juniper, cypriol and sandalwood, opened up by bergamot and black pepper. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. The woody and earthy side leads: cade juniper and cypriol darken the character, while amber and musk soften it. Bergamot and bay leaf add a fresh, green lift, and black pepper brings a spicy edge. Chamomile, carrot seed and hooded violet leave a powdery, slightly rooty undertone. It suits those who like natural, rugged woody scents. Its profile is close to Chiqio Mountain Rain / 山雨 and Commodity Book.

Cunning Man

7.6

House of Orpheus · 2015

Green · Sweet · Spicy

House of Orpheus Cunning Man is a green, smoky men's fragrance built around oakmoss, cade juniper and leather. Oakmoss and oak wood absolute give it a woody, green backbone, while cade juniper and tobacco pull it towards smoke. Leather and oud add a resinous, leathery weight, and myrrh softens the dryness with a faintly sweet, creamy edge. It is classed as a masculine scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It suits those who like dark, smoky, assertive fragrances.

Smoke Oud I

8.2

OM Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

OM Parfum Smoke Oud I is a smoky, sweet unisex scent that pairs Indian and Vietnamese oud with cade juniper and birch tar. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence: cade juniper and birch tar bring the smoke, while vanilla absolute, cocoa absolute, tonka bean and honeycomb add sweetness. Patchouli, cedarwood and Australian sandalwood lay a woody floor, and the resinous, earthy and leathery accords round out a dense, dark character. The animal and spicy sides are strong too, so this is assertive rather than soft. Perfumes with a close profile include OM Parfum Smoke Oud and Masque I-II Montecristo.