The Perfume Library

Khmer Kinam

8.6

Agar Aura · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Dark Night of the Soul

7.9

OM Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

OM Parfum Dark Night of the Soul is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening, night out and leisure leading and business well behind. Votes lean masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. The scent is sweet, gourmand, spicy and woody, with animal, resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery accords alongside. Several oud types, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla absolute come forward, while cocoa absolute and plum add sweetness; castoreum and civet sharpen the animal side. Masque I-II Montecristo and Prin Anatolia Anatolia have a close profile.

EO Black

8.9

Ensar Oud

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud EO Black is a dense, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out, while office wear sits well behind. Most read it as masculine, with a classic side too. Papua oud and Cambodian oud lead the scent, with patchouli, frankincense and Timor sandalwood building a woody, resinous base and Sichuan pepper adding spice. The accords run green, earthy, smoky and leathery, with an animal warmth underneath.

Intense Black Aoud

7.1

Montale · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Intense Black Aoud is a unisex oriental woody scent that pairs Cambodian oud and Indonesian patchouli with rose and mandarin orange, and it suits evenings and colder weather. Cambodian oud and Indonesian patchouli build a woody, animalic backbone. Rose adds a floral note and mandarin orange a fruity sweetness, while musk settles it onto a creamy base. The spicy, oriental character leads, with a faintly synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Arabian Oud Royal Oud and Rasasi Maisam have a close profile.

Qi Nan

9.0

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Qi Nan is a unisex oud fragrance that most voters pair with autumn and winter, and with evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens cool, green and lightly fruity with cardamom, apple and cypress, while Sichuan pepper and betel pepper add spice. Beeswax, ylang-ylang and blue lotus bring a soft floral heart. The base settles into woody, resinous, earthy depth from Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese oud, rounded by ambergris and musk. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters wear it mostly in autumn and winter, in the evening and at night, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Ensar Oud Qi Nan Ghalia and Ensar Oud Qi Nan: Nha Trang have a close profile.

EO Green

8.6

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud EO Green is a unisex scent built on Kyara, Cambodian and Sri Lankan oud, with oakmoss and blue lotus giving it a fresh, green, woody character; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has its share too. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads more masculine than feminine, although some voters find it feminine. Yuzu and jasmine sambac add a bright lift, while oakmoss and blue lotus lay a green base. Over it, the three ouds, Mysore sandalwood, castoreum and musk bring an animal, resinous, earthy and leathery depth, with a spicy thread running through. Ensar Oud Irian Green and Ensar Oud Siem Reap have a close profile.

Aurum d'Angkhor

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Aurum d'Angkhor is a unisex perfume best suited to evenings and the cooler months of autumn and winter: a sweet, spicy oriental wrapped in honey, tobacco and resin. It opens with saffron, Jasminum auriculatum absolute and Persian rose otto. In the heart, honey absolute, henna, tobacco and orange blossom come forward; in the base, beeswax, labdanum, oud and sandalwood push it towards a woody, resinous, faintly smoky place. The floral side sits on a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evening or a night out. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share read it as feminine. Those after a close profile could look at Sultan Pasha Attars Tabacaurum and Dior Oud Ispahan.

Blood of River Nile

7.8

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anomalous Parfum Blood of River Nile opens on orange blossom, Afghan neroli and Italian mandarin, then deepens into rose, jasmine and oud, pairing fresh citrus with an oriental, woody warmth for men and women alike. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top notes of orange blossom, Afghan neroli and Italian mandarin give a bright, fresh start, with Kashmiri saffron adding a spicy edge. Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and civet form a floral heart. Oud, sandalwood, amber and castoreum close it with a woody, sweet and animalic warmth.

Dehn el Oud Shaheen / Dehn el Ood Shaheen

8.2

Swiss Arabian · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Swiss Arabian Dehn el Oud Shaheen / Dehn el Ood Shaheen is a dense, woody unisex oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings, leisure and nights out lead, while office wear trails behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine, followed by classic. The top holds Indonesian and Cambodian oud, the heart leather and more Cambodian oud, and the base Indian oud. A spicy, woody, resinous body carries animal, earthy and leathery tones, giving the scent a dry, oriental feel.

Sheikh Al Faransi (Perfume Oil)

8.0

Maison Anthony Marmin

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Maison Anthony Marmin Sheikh Al Faransi (Perfume Oil) is a sweet, spicy and woody oriental with gourmand and resinous sides, a unisex scent that suits cooler evenings. It opens with honey and Grasse rose, giving a floral, fruity sweetness. In the heart, saffron, ambergris and dark chocolate add a gourmand warmth. The base rests on Indonesian sandalwood, Cambodian oud and amber, woody, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it classic or feminine. Christian Provenzano Oud al Fayed and Xerjoff Mamluk have a close profile.

Warda al Oud

8.5

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Warda al Oud is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, pairing rose and oud with a sweet, resinous warmth. Bergamot opens it, then the heart builds a dense floral layer of jasmine, osmanthus, Damask rose and Bulgarian rose. The base is dominated by amber, frankincense, vanilla, Cambodian oud and tobacco, with musk softening the blend. It reads floral, sweet and woody, with gourmand and animal tones in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer trails behind. It suits night outs and evenings best, and also works for leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost even. Xerjoff Mamluk and Dhajala have a close profile.

The Red Wedding

7.9

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anomalous Parfum The Red Wedding is a rich unisex scent where floral and fruity sides meet a sweet, gourmand and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Red wine, whisky and rum lead the top; peach, plum and Turkish rose give the heart a sweet, fruity floral character. Amber, Indian oud and oak barrel settle into a warm, woody, resinous base, with a spicy, oriental feel running through it. Ajmal Regina and Montale Red Aoud have a close profile.

Milestones

8.6

TSVGA · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

TSVGA Milestones is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Several ouds lead: Indian, Laotian, Thai and Cambodian. Sandalwood, fossilised amber and pine tar sit beside them, while cocoa absolute and beeswax soften and sweeten the whole. Jasmine sambac and pink lotus add a floral trace, and the accords bring resinous, earthy and animalic sides. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. It reads more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to TSVGA Milestones Attar and Areej Le Doré Al Oud.

Arabians Rose Leather

7.2

Montale · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Arabians Rose Leather is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings or nights out, pairing rose, leather and oud with a spicy sweetness. Taif rose and black leather run side by side through the whole scent. Cambodian oud and spices darken the character, vanilla and musk soften that edge, and sandalwood lays a woody base. Beside the floral and sweet accords, smoky, resinous, earthy and animalic tones come through. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is picked most often for nights out and evenings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Taif Al-Emarat KSA and Amouage Ajwad have a close profile.

Mirach (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Mirach Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, and it spreads across autumn, winter and spring. It opens with Damask rose, Sicilian neroli, Italian saffron and nutmeg. White oud, Bulgarian rose and patchouli form the heart, and Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and Cambodian oud settle it into a sweet, woody, oriental character, with a spicy edge and a fresh touch running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick evening and night-out wear; autumn, winter and spring draw similar support, while summer trails behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so the scent reads as open to either. Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo and Tiziana Terenzi Mirach Attar have a close profile.

Jidden

7.9

Miyaz Perfume · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Miyaz Perfume Jidden pairs Indian and Cambodian oud with amber and fir absolute, making a green, resinous and smoky unisex scent. Two different ouds lead in Jidden, alongside amber, champaca absolute, fir absolute, sweet vernal grass and blue spruce. It reads as a green, resinous forest over a woody, earthy base, with a smoky, spicy warmth. The sweet, oriental side softens it, while an animal tone adds depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring also gets a fair share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear; votes tilt slightly masculine, but plenty read it as feminine. Arabian Oud Blue Oud and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.

CP Raspberry

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud CP Raspberry is a sweet, floral unisex oud that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure time and evenings. Raspberry and peach give it a fruity sweetness, while rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral base. Under that, Indian oud, frankincense and Mysore sandalwood add a woody, resinous depth, with ginger and pepper bringing spice. Creamy and animalic tones run through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters call it masculine, though many find it feminine. Winter and summer get votes too, but it leans towards the cooler seasons and evenings. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud Tonkin Musk have a close profile.

Kam Kyoryo (Pure Parfum)

7.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Kam Kyoryo (Pure Parfum) pairs blue lotus, osmanthus and oud resin: a unisex scent with a fresh, floral face over a smoky, resinous oud. The notes read as a single blend rather than separate layers: blue lotus and osmanthus give a floral, aquatic freshness, while artemisia and juniper berry add a green edge. Cambodian oud and oud resin set a woody, smoky base underneath, and sweet, creamy and spicy touches soften its firmness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though both get votes, which fits its unisex label. Chloé Nomade Lumière d’Égypte and Ensar Oud Habana Ambar have a close profile.

Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs Papua, Indonesian and Burmese oud with jasmine and rose, giving it a woody, resinous and smoky character. Oud runs through the whole scent, from several origins: Papua, Indonesian, Burmese, Sumatran, Cambodian and Malayan. Jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while orris root and violet leaf bring a powdery edge. Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk pull it towards a creamy, sweet side, and castoreum and ambergris add depth. The fruity and aquatic accords stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer chosen less often. It suits anyone after a dense, full oud, whatever their gender.

Cedrat Lova

7.4

Montale · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Cedrat Lova is a unisex scent that opens with Calabrian lemon, ginger and bergamot, then carries that fresh bite onto a woody base of sandalwood and oud. The top pairs lemon, ginger, bergamot and Sicilian citron into a bright, spicy citrus. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, Jasminum auriculatum and Cambodian oud join floral softness to a woody depth. The base of ambergris, tonka bean, Cuban tobacco and oakmoss sweetens and weighs it down, though the aquatic, fresh side never quite disappears. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and very few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings also suiting it. Voters read it as more masculine, with a modern feel.

Homeros SQ

8.4

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Homeros SQ is a woody, resinous unisex oud that leans towards evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, blue cypress and hinoki cypress in a cool, green frame, while civet adds an animal weight from the first moment. In the heart, Georgian rose, jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom draw a floral curtain, softened by musk and Mysore sandalwood. The base brings Borneo, Papua and Cambodian oud together with tolu balm, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla, ending smoky, leathery and spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters place it on nights out and evenings, though a fair number also choose it for leisure. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and it is a dense scent. Ensar Oud Homeros: Oud Royale and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Z

8.4

Pantheon · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Pantheon Z is a unisex fragrance that pairs fruity sweetness with a smoky, leathery woodiness. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it leaves a heavy, dense trail that announces itself in a room. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but it does not read as strictly masculine or feminine. Myrtle, cherry and juniper open it cool and fruity. In the heart, brown sugar, blueberry, violet, rum and vanilla bring the sweetness forward. The base of leather, sandalwood, Cambodian oud and amber dries down spicy, animal and warm. Monkoku Berry Oud and French Avenue Azzure Aoud have a close profile.

Caput Mundi

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Caput Mundi is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, but a good share see it as feminine, so it works either way. It opens with tea rose, iris and Bulgarian rose absolute for a floral start. In the heart, Indian patchouli, oud, Italian saffron and sandalwood turn it spicy and woody. The base is dominated by Cambodian and Vietnamese oud, ambergris and Cuban cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor and Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis have a close profile.

Khaan

7.6

Katana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Khaan opens fresh and citrusy before turning floral, spicy and oriental; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Pink lotus and Italian green mandarin orange give it a bright start. At the heart, Turkish damask rose, Saudi Arabian taif rose, Persian saffron and Himalayan jasmine lead, and the floral, sweet side takes over. Cambodian oud and Siberian deer musk leave a woody, creamy, faintly animal trail at the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Levent La Bohème and Xerjoff CoExistence have a close profile.