The Perfume Library

Légende de Saba

7.6

Reine de Saba · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Reine de Saba Légende de Saba is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then moves into a spicy, resinous and woody character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the lasting power high. There are no season or occasion votes, so the clearest thing to say is that it sits comfortably on men and women alike. The sample of ratings is still small, so these impressions are not settled. The top notes are clove, geranium and caraway, giving spice and greenery up front. In the heart, damask rose absolute, myrrh and fir balsam add a floral, resinous weight. The base of cashmeran, amber, leather, cedar and musk settles it onto a woody, sweet and earthy ground.

Error 406

8.8

The Dua Brand · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand Error 406 is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus freshness against a sweet, woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong, and although the sample is small, the ratings point the same way. Since even a single spray carries across a room, a light hand tends to give a more balanced result. The scent reads as one piece: bergamot, lemon and pear give a bright, fruity feel, while mint and lavender cool it down. Cinnamon, vanilla and amber keep the sweetness warm, and cedarwood and patchouli add woody depth. A synthetic sheen is part of its character too.

Tamima Sillage

6.7

Moresque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moresque Tamima Sillage is a women's perfume led by orange, iris and vanilla, a fresh, floral and fruity scent with spice and amber running through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as feminine; there are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it. It opens with orange, mugwort and white pepper, then moves into a floral, spicy heart of neroli, iris, coriander and green cardamom. The base settles into a warm, sweet bed of myrrh, oud, labdanum and vanilla. Xerjoff Nero70 and Testament Collection Mirage have a close profile.

Glacier pour Homme

7.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Glacier pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that softens into spice and a sweet base, leaning towards daytime and office wear. It opens cool and bright with cardamom, mint, lavender and bergamot. The heart of orange blossom, caraway and cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. In the base, tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten the scent and pull it towards an oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it equally for daily wear, leisure and business, with night out and evening further behind. La Rive Man in Style and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oud Licorce

7.6

Jousset Parfums

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Jousset Parfums Oud Licorce is a spicy, sweet unisex scent built around caraway, liquorice, aniseed and Indian oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. As a unisex scent, it isn't tied to one gender. Caraway opens with a spicy, green edge. In the heart, liquorice and aniseed bring a sweet, gourmand warmth, while Indian oud anchors the base with woody, earthy depth. Oriental, powdery and animal accords stay in the background. Maison Margiela Ch. 4 - Tender Defiance and Profumum Roma Audace have a close profile.

Bazar pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Christian Lacroix · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix Bazar pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent with a green, woody side. Its longevity is rated as moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. It is made for men and has been discontinued. Lavender, yuzu and grapefruit lead the top. In the heart, ozone, cedar, caraway and elemi resin add a spicy edge to the coolness. The base of oakmoss, sandalwood and amber dries it down on a woody footing. Davidoff Cool Water and Lanvin Vetyver have a close profile.

White T

8.5

TSVGA · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

TSVGA White T is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh citrus and green character with a floral, woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit, bergamot and red mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel, joined by the green tones of tarragon, grass and bamboo. Turkish rose absolute, neroli and magnolia carry the floral side, while vetiver, sandalwoods and oakmoss add a woody, earthy depth. A spicy, faintly smoky trace stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. With freshness and woody structure side by side, it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine.

Santal Ceremony

7.0

Racyne

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Racyne Santal Ceremony is a unisex scent in which sandalwood and frankincense build a smoky, resinous base, spiced with black pepper and nutmeg. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with evening wear following and night-out use the least common. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, without leaning on gender. The notes read as one whole rather than as top, heart and base: sandalwood and ambrette seed give a creamy, powdery softness, while smoke and caraway add a dry shadow that balances the sweetness. Fresh and fruity touches appear among the accords, but the woody, spicy side carries the scent.

Cette Nuit Là

8.0

Fragonard · 2005

Floral · Green · Sweet

Fragonard Cette Nuit Là is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that opens green with galbanum, bergamot and neroli; it has been discontinued. Green galbanum and bergamot give a fresh first impression, which neroli softens. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, jasmine, iris and violet leaf build a floral, powdery core, while coriander and caraway add a spicy edge. The base of Australian sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, amber, leather and musk turns it woody, sweet and faintly smoky, with animal and earthy touches in the background. Its profile is close to Fragonard Rêve Indien and Molinard Chypre d'Orient.

Jaguar Special Edition

6.7

Jaguar · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jaguar Special Edition is a men's fragrance from 1998 that reads fresh and green, softened by floral and aquatic tones over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and mint, while galbanum adds a green edge to that coolness. In the heart, clove, nutmeg and caraway bring a spicy warmth, and lavender balances it with a clean, floral line. The base settles on cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss, softened by musky notes. Sweet and fruity touches stay in the background, and a synthetic note can be sensed. Fragonard Valentin and Armaf Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Berberiades

7.6

Stéphanie de Saint-Aignan · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Gourmand

Stéphanie de Saint-Aignan Berberiades is a spicy, woody women's fragrance built around amber, jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. Amber and sandalwood set a warm, oriental foundation, with jasmine adding a soft floral touch. Saffron, ginger and caraway bring a spicy edge, while citrus fruits keep it fresh. Virginia cedar and frankincense deepen the woody, resinous side, and a gourmand accord lends a light sweetness.

Tiger's Eye

6.1

Béjar · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Béjar Tiger's Eye is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral core with spice, wood and leather, and leans towards autumn and winter. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, lavender and grapefruit, while bergamot and mint lift the spicy start. Vetiver, jasmine and cedar lead the heart, with orange blossom holding the floral side. The base of tonka bean, leather, amber and vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes go to autumn and winter, though spring and summer get a share too. Leisure, daily wear and evenings out come up most often. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Penhaligon's Halfeti have a close profile.

Mars in Venus (Solid Perfume)

8.0

Wild Veil Perfume · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Solid Perfume

Wild Veil Perfume Mars in Venus (Solid Perfume) is a unisex scent built around jasmine, blond tobacco and cardamom, pairing a floral side with a spicy one. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. Jasmine and orange blossom make a floral, creamy core, while cardamom, coriander and caraway add a spicy edge. Blond tobacco, oud and Ethiopian myrrh bring woody, resinous depth, and civet and musk add an animal warmth. Bergamot and vetiver keep it fresh and green, with the sweetness staying in the background. Wild Veil Perfume Venus in Mars (Solid Perfume) and Korloff Black Vetiver have a close profile.

Hearthmoor

7.7

Havenhollow · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Havenhollow Hearthmoor is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around red apple, cinnamon and wood smoke; it has been discontinued. The first impression is the fruity sweetness of apple against the warm spice of cinnamon and pimento. Balsam fir, Scots pine and several cedars lay down a resinous, woody base, while wood smoke, bread, hop and sheep's wool give it an earthy, smoky feel, like an evening beside a fireplace. Maple sap and nutmeg soften the sweetness. Frapin Bonne Chauffe and Pineward Apple Tabac have a close profile.

Antidoto (reattivo)

7.5

Silvia Monti - Profumi d'Artista · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Santal

8.3

Roger & Gallet · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roger & Gallet Santal is a men's fragrance that opens with lemon, lavender and bergamot before moving into a green, spicy heart of tarragon and aniseed; it has been discontinued. At the start, lemon, bergamot and lime give a bright citrus lift, with lavender keeping it clean. In the heart, tarragon, aniseed and caraway add a green, spicy edge, softened by a floral touch of orange blossom. The base of leather, oakmoss, sandalwood and patchouli sets a chypre character, while cinnamon and tonka bean add a light sweetness. The overall impression is fresh yet woody, powdery and leathery, in the manner of a classic masculine. Aramis Tuscany per Uomo and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme have a close profile.

Curve Kicks for Men

4.0

Curve · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Kicks for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that runs green, lightly sweet and woody; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with mint, ginger, mandarin orange and bergamot, while aniseed and caraway add a spiced edge to that fresh start. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, cedar and labdanum soften it into a woody, powdery mood. The base is led by vetiver, amber, sandalwood and patchouli, with musk and oakmoss keeping it dry and calm. Fruity and floral touches sweeten the whole a little. Its profile is close to Fragonard Valentin and Jaguar Era.

Inimitable

5.8

Maiora Parfum

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Maiora Parfum Inimitable is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a spicy, woody and resinous base. The top notes are arctic bramble, ginger and rhubarb, so fruity freshness and light spice arrive together. The heart brings Turkish iris, caraway, night-blooming jasmine and Nepalese cardamom. In the base, frankincense, cashmere wood, birch wood and amber weigh most, drying down to a sweet, woody, resinous finish with a synthetic edge in its accords. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Burberry Hero (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Y L'Elixir.

Ombre Noir

7.5

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir is a men's scent built around cardamom, bergamot and lavender, where citrus and spice meet on a woody base. Cardamom and caraway give it a spicy edge, and bergamot lifts that with citrus. Lavender adds a soft, floral and powdery touch, while Virginia cedar and vetiver pull everything into a woody line. The overall impression is slightly sweet and leaning oriental, yet it stays fresh. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine fragrance. Fragrance World Jack and Marbert Marbert Man Pure Gold have a close profile.

27 Février 1950

7.1

Pozzo di Borgo · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pozzo di Borgo 27 Février 1950 is a fresh, green men's fragrance in which citrus and spice sit on a chypre base. Voters place it mostly in sport, leisure, daily and business settings. It reads masculine and works as a light, airy companion through the day. It opens with myrtle, bergamot, Corsican rosemary and mint, sharpened by Corsican citron and lemon leaf. In the heart, Provençal lavender and neroli lead, while boxwood leaf keeps the green tone going. The base settles into patchouli, oakmoss and green tea, with Corsican fig leaf carrying the greenery. Astier de Villatte Eau Fugace and Goutal Eau de Monsieur (2013) have a close profile.

Indigo

6.2

Thorn & Bloom

Fresh · Floral · Green

Thorn & Bloom Indigo is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against an earthy, woody base. The top notes are winter green, lavender and caraway, giving a green, fresh and lightly spicy start. Osmanthus in the heart adds a soft floral, fruity touch. In the base, costus root, orris root, tonka bean and sandalwood settle the scent into something woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. It reads equally well on anyone. In accords and notes it sits close to Myrurgia Agua de Coimbra and Guerlain Vétiver Fauve.

Suave

7.5

Parfums Vintage · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage Suave is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a spicy, floral and powdery-woody base. The top is cardamom, lavender and bergamot, with bergamot and lavender giving a bright start and cardamom adding a light spice. The heart holds cedar, patchouli, caraway and iris; iris brings a powdery softness while cedar and patchouli deepen the woody side. Vetiver, musk and ambergris form the base. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Fragonard Homme Élégant and Guerlain Eau de Cashmere have a close profile.

Ballarò Idda

7.1

I Am Sicily

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

I Am Sicily Ballarò Idda is a women's perfume that opens with milk and caramel and carries tuberose and jasmine in a creamy sweetness. The top notes are milk and caramel, so it begins on a gourmand sweetness. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine and freesia form a floral core, while caraway adds a spicy, slightly sharp edge. The base of sandalwood, moss, almond and vanilla brings out the powdery, creamy side and dries down with an oriental warmth. Being both floral and sugary, it suits those who like sweet fragrances. I Am Sicily Ballarò Fìmmina and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Vanille Gourmande

7.5

Florame

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Florame Vanille Gourmande is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla, Peru balsam and clove. It opens with carrot and orange, a soft, lightly fruity start. In the heart, fig leaf and caraway bring a green, spicy edge to the sweetness. The base is led by Peru balsam, clove and vanilla, settling into a creamy, powdery, oriental warmth. The overall impression is a sweet, spiced gourmand vanilla. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Orientale and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.