The Perfume Library

Man Rose

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Man Rose is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that sets Damask rose and Bulgarian rose against patchouli, frankincense and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, mandarin orange and black pepper, then brings elemi resin and patchouli alongside the two roses in the heart. In the base, frankincense, leather, vanilla and amber lead, while Cambodian oud and tropical woods give that resinous, smoky, leathery ground a woody frame. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Though made as a men's fragrance, voters read it as feminine almost as often as masculine.

Rosewood Parfum

8.7

Arabian Oud

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Arabian Oud Rosewood Parfum is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet heart inside a resinous, woody frame. Cambodian oud sits in the top, with Bulgarian rose and Bourbon vanilla at the heart. The rose softens against the vanilla and leans gourmand. Cedarwood and white musk form the base, and the spicy, woody side settles around them. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters choose it mostly for evening, leisure and nights out, with business and daily wear further behind. Feminine leads the character votes, though masculine takes a sizeable share. Imperial Parfums Ilyan and Maïssa Vanilla (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Âme Sombre Grade 1

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Âme Sombre Grade 1 is a unisex scent that sets rose, honey and resin on a dark, smoky, animalic oud base. It opens with frankincense, Persian rose otto and saffron; in the heart amber, honey and Bulgarian rose absolute sweeten it, while Jasminum auriculatum adds a soft floral touch. The base builds a woody, leathery depth from Cambodian and Indian oud, tobacco, benzoin and patchouli. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring; summer gets a small share. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather best. Sultan Pasha Attars Shamamah and Âme Sombre Grade 2 have a close profile.

Dark Souls

8.6

Alejandro Acosta · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Alejandro Acosta Dark Souls is a dark, animalic unisex fragrance built around Indian oud, Cambodian oud, leather and castoreum, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Oud, leather, civet and castoreum form a heavy, smoky, leathery core. Sri Lankan and Haitian vetiver and Java patchouli give it an earthy base, while Texas cedar, gaiac wood and cypriol push the woody, spicy side. Gingko adds a green touch. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Jousset Parfums Griffe de Crocodile and Pryn Parfum Aranyaka have a close profile.

Aurica

7.3

Boadicea the Victorious · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Aurica is a unisex scent where mandarin orange, jasmine and vetiver lead, giving a fresh, floral and sweet character. Aurica's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is most often chosen for a night out, daily wear and leisure. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, pineapple and cedar leaf, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, jasmine and rose bring a floral tone while Cambodian oud adds spicy, woody depth. At the base, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it. Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) and Harry Lehmann Sucre have a close profile.

Bishara: Mantarang

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Bishara: Mantarang is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that sets sandalwood, cinnamon and pear beside Turkish coffee, mango and coconut. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage very strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. No season or occasion stands out, but expect a dense, far-reaching scent that holds its own. Taken as a whole it follows a gourmand, oriental line. Cinnamon, African spices and mandarin orange bring spicy warmth, while pear, mango and banana add fruity sweetness. Indian milk pudding and coconut lend a creamy softness. Thai, Cambodian and Borneo oud with sandalwood form a woody base, softened by floral notes and musk.

Pearl Moon

8.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Pearl Moon is a spicy unisex scent where saffron, cinnamon and cardamom meet pineapple, deepening into oud and amber at the base. It opens with saffron, cinnamon and cardamom, while pineapple adds a soft fruity edge to the spice. At the heart, suede, Moroccan rose and plum form a floral, leathery blend. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, Cambodian oud and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous and creamy scent with a faintly animalic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and nearly all voters find the lasting power high. Its dense, oriental character suits those who want a serious, weighty fragrance, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum and Vertus Bengal have a close profile.

Naga Mantra

7.9

N•O•A•M · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Naga Mantra is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus and floral notes on a woody, resinous and smoky base with an animal edge; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into layers: yuzu, bergamot and lavender bring freshness, while jasmine sambac and osmanthus carry the floral side. East Indian oud, sandalwood and opoponax absolute add a woody-resinous depth, and blond tobacco and castoreum leave a smoky, animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split evenly between spring, summer and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine tops the character votes, with feminine and classic close behind. Annette Neuffer Hepster and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper share a close profile.

Bois d'Agar Très Très Noir

8.0

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

The Unleashed Apothecary Bois d'Agar Très Très Noir is a unisex oud that pairs a fresh, green edge with woody, smoky and leathery depth. The perfume has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for hours and leaves a steady trail. Its unisex character suits anyone who likes dense, woody scents. Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian oud form the core, with nagarmotha, Indian gurjum balsam and Manuka wood alongside. Fresh and green tones keep it airy, while spicy, resinous and earthy accords add depth.

Taif T15

8.6

Taif Al-Emarat

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T15 is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit and white oud against the depth of Cambodian oud. It opens with grapefruit and white oud in a fresh, citrusy start. At the heart, musk and oriental spices come forward, and the scent turns sweeter and warmer. The base holds Cambodian oud, orange blossom and woody notes, with resinous, oriental and floral shades softening that warm ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It suits men and women alike, and fits those who like a sweet, spicy oud. Emper Legend Intense and Mancera Gold Intensitive Aoud have a close profile.

Blueberry Morning

7.5

Aromas de Salazar

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aromas de Salazar Blueberry Morning is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and evening is not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It opens with Spanish saffron absolute. Blueberry and gardenia form the heart, and Cambodian oud settles underneath. The fruity, gourmand sweetness is joined by spicy, woody and leathery tones. Jinkoh Store Cambodi Essenza and Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin have a close profile.

Chéngmén

8.5

January Scent Project · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

January Scent Project Chéngmén is a unisex scent that deepens a floral, sweet core with spice and oud, leaning woody with a faint animal edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot, fruity notes and aldehydes. The heart brings mimosa, red champaca, lily of the valley and white pepper, with painted nettle root and olive absolute adding an unusual texture. In the base, Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese oud meet vanilla, benzoin and musk, and the dry-down stays sweet and woody.

Van Helsing

7.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Honor (Parfum)

8.2

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Spirit of Kings Honor is a spicy, woody unisex perfume built around saffron, rose and Cambodian oud. Honor lasts very strongly and projects well, so a single application stays noticeable for a long time. No season or occasion votes are in, but its dense, oriental character suits cooler weather. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with saffron, bergamot and clove in a spicy start. In the heart, rose, fig and lily of the valley soften that edge. The base of frankincense, amber and Cambodian oud leaves a resinous, smoky, leathery trail, with animal and earthy tones adding weight. Its profile is close to Oud Royal and Stefano Ricci Oud.

Oud Noir

7.5

Jinkoh Store · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Jinkoh Store Oud Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around leather, Indian oud and birch tar. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are best taken as a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out; the dense character suits those who enjoy heavy, assertive scents. The notes read as a single whole: leather, Indian oud, Cambodian oud and gaiac wood set a woody, smoky base, and birch tar sharpens that smoke. Patchouli, resins and balsam add depth, while Sri Lankan vanilla and musk soften it with sweetness. Civet and castoreum bring an animal warmth, and ink stays in the background as a dry detail. Rammstein Gasolin and G Parfums Alpha have a close profile.

Crime & Punishment: Kerosene

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment: Kerosene is a floral, woody oud scent for unisex wear, leaning towards autumn, winter and evenings out. The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base progression. East Indian, Sri Lankan, Cambodian and Borneo oud carry the character, while Afghan rose, jasmine and blue lotus build the floral side. Peach and raspberry add sweetness, and castoreum with Tibetan musk gives an animal warmth. Pepper and ginger bring spice, and Omani green frankincense adds a resinous depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It suits nights out and evenings best, and few see it as a business scent. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud CP Raspberry have a close profile.

Thanaya (Extrait de Parfum)

9.2

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Thanaya Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built around Taif rose, oakmoss and amber, with rose and oud leading; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single rose-led whole. Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose sit alongside Papua oud and Bengal oud. Saffron, spices and leather give the floral body a spicy, leathery edge. The accords also lean woody, animal, resinous, earthy and smoky. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong; longevity is rated 8.5 out of 10, and although the vote count is small, the direction is clear. It reads unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Monoliths & Dimensions

8.3

Phronema Perfumes · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Phronema Perfumes Monoliths & Dimensions is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent with a heavy, woody and earthy build. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving longevity a high mark. With no season or occasion votes to lean on, it is enough to say the dense structure suits men and women alike. The scent rests as a whole on amber, patchouli and labdanum. Black frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge, Australian sandalwood and Vietnamese oud give woody depth, and vanilla sweetens and softens it all. Powdery and spicy sides also show in the accords.

Brun

8.5

V Canto · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

V Canto Brun is a unisex woody-oriental with a sweet, spicy character, deepened by resinous and smoky tones. It opens softly with heliotrope, musk and clary sage over ambergris. In the heart, ylang-ylang, magnolia and jasmine sambac add a creamy floral richness. The base lays down an earthy, smoky ground of Cambodian oud, patchouli and sandalwood, sweetened by vanilla blossom. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Its sweet, heavy build suits women and men alike. Arabian Oud Blue Oud and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Themis

6.7

Giardino Benessere · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giardino Benessere Themis opens with saffron, star anise and Peru balsam and deepens into oud, vanilla and patchouli: a sweet, spicy, woody unisex fragrance. The top notes of saffron, star anise and Peru balsam give a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, benzoin, Indian sandalwood and two different ouds come forward, while gurjum balsam keeps the resin going. At the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness, and Cambodian oud, Indian patchouli and cypriol bring an animalic, woody weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes back this, so treat it as a rough guide. Its dense oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably on either men or women. Its profile is close to Areej Le Doré Walimah II and Parfums MDCI L'Homme aux Gants.

Club de Nuit Oud

8.0

Armaf · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Armaf Club de Nuit Oud is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness and a floral heart on a warm, woody base. It opens with passion fruit, pear, pineapple and bergamot, a bright and juicy fruit impression. Jasmine and violet leaf bring a soft floral note to the heart. In the base, vanilla, crystal amber, Cambodian oud and sandalwood pull the sweetness towards a woody, creamy depth, with leathery and animal tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters score each of them high. A light hand may be enough given its strength. These impressions rest on a small number of votes. Voters also rate its value for money well.

Adoration (2019)

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boadicea the Victorious Adoration is a unisex scent that links a bright opening of bergamot, cardamom and saffron to the depth of Tunisian rose and Cambodian oud. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards office and daytime wear, though it carries into the evening too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. The top is fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy from bergamot and cardamom, with saffron adding warmth. In the heart, Tunisian rose and violet leaf bring a floral, green side. The base of Cambodian oud and patchouli settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing. Bois 1920 Sandalvia and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

Intense French Riviera

7.9

Mancera · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mancera Intense French Riviera is a unisex fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with a sea-breeze feel, with a woody, spicy edge. It opens with tangerine, Sicilian lemon and orange, while black pepper and ginger add a light spice. The heart brings mimosa, tiaré and sea breeze, with vetiver and Virginia cedar giving the scent a woody frame. White musk, ambergris and sea salt keep the aquatic mood going in the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick leisure and business settings, with evening use close behind. The fresh build is easy to wear through the day and suits men and women alike. Mancera French Riviera and Afford Azure Coast have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.