The Perfume Library

Enslaved (Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Enslaved is a floral, sweet scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is considered a women's perfume. It opens with a short burst of bergamot, lime and lemon. In the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom lead, while carnation and geranium add a spicy edge to the floral body. The base of vanilla, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss carries it into a warm, powdery, resinous chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with a classic feel. Roja Parfums Unspoken and Roja Parfums Amber Aoud have a close profile.

White Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Floris

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Floris White Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, powdery floral for women, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, aldehydes and carnation; violet, rose, jasmine and iris form the floral heart. Powdery notes, musk and amber in the base soften it into a creamy, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic.

Saffron | Amber | Cardamom

7.7

Korres · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Korres Saffron | Amber | Cardamom is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around cardamom, saffron and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime, leisure and office wear; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and cinnamon, then moves into a woody, spiced heart of saffron, carnation, cedar and sandalwood. Oud, vanilla and amber sweeten the base, which dries down resinous, earthy and warm.

Maroquin

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Maroquin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens with saffron, black pepper and bergamot and settles on frankincense, tobacco and leather. The opening carries saffron, black pepper and bergamot, pairing citrus with spice. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Virginia tobacco and iris come forward; in the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and leathery notes give it a sweet, smoky and earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Woman III (1986) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Jil Sander · 1986

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jil Sander Woman III is a floral, green and spicy chypre with a classic, composed character, aimed at women. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also gets votes for daily wear and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine, then classic. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, nutmeg and hyacinth, with pepper and coriander adding a spicy edge. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, jasmine and rose, softened by honey. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss gives a woody, earthy footing. Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Fendi Fendi (1987) share a close profile.

Fuoco Infernale

6.8

Linari · 2010

Green · Spicy · Woody

Linari Fuoco Infernale is a spicy, smoky and leathery men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, carnation and myrtle, giving a spicy, green edge at first. In the heart, tonka bean, frankincense and iris soften it a little, and it dries down to leather, ambergris, Atlas cedar and musk with a resinous, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is also worn for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic; Trussardi Uomo and Birkholz Leather N' Green have a close profile.

Métalys / Metallica

8.3

Guerlain · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Métalys / Metallica is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy, woody and oriental shades, a warm scent for women that suits evenings. Bergamot gives a bright first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, carnation and orange blossom form a floral core, with the carnation adding the spicy side. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and amber carry the base into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; summer lags behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and reads classic and feminine. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Honour 43

8.7

Amouage · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Honour 43 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, suiting daily wear and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and name leisure and daily use as the main occasions; most also find it feminine. It can be worn in autumn too, and is chosen less often in winter. It opens with rhubarb leaf, coriander and pepper, a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, lily of the valley and carnation build a floral, creamy, powdery body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, leather and frankincense adds a woody, sweet depth. Amouage Honour Woman and The Dua Brand Glory for Her 43 have a close profile.

KL Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning, masculine-reading scent that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character over a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon softened by rosewood. The heart is floral with carnation, rose and jasmine, while cinnamon and patchouli add a spicy, earthy weight. The base turns sweet and powdery with benzoin, amber and vanilla, with musk and civet adding an animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) and Mülhens Amun (Eau de Toilette).

Stilettos on Lex

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a soft, powdery sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Ineke After My Own Heart have a close profile. It opens with plum liqueur, lemon and pear for a fruity brightness. The heart brings iris, heliotrope, rose absolute, violet leaf and lily of the valley, floral and powdery. It dries down to Indonesian patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and Atlas cedar, which add a woody warmth.

Lacoste Original (1984) / Lacoste (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Lacoste · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lacoste Original / Lacoste is a chypre fougère for men that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, lavender and lemon with galbanum and green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lime for a citrus freshness, while lavender and clary sage pull it in an aromatic direction. The heart is led by geranium, basil, galbanum and green notes, with carnation and jasmine adding a soft floral touch. In the base, vetiver, cedar, oakmoss and amber set down a dry, woody floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often. Most see it as masculine and classic. Halston Halston 1-12 and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Panthère de Cartier (Parfum)

8.5

Cartier · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cartier Panthère de Cartier (Parfum) is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance with chypre and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, brightened by orange blossom, ginger and pepper. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine, gardenia and ylang-ylang build the floral body. The base settles into amber, vanilla, patchouli and oakmoss, warm, sweet and resinous.

Fendi Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Fendi · 1988

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Uomo Eau de Toilette is a floral, woody men's scent that pairs the freshness of bergamot and lavender with the earthy, smoky depth of patchouli, leather and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, lavender and coriander give a fresh, green opening. In the heart, cinnamon, rose and jasmine add floral warmth while cypress keeps the green tone going. The base leans on patchouli, leather and vetiver, with amber and vanilla softening the earthy, smoky structure. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters call its character masculine and classic. Arrogance pour Homme and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia

7.8

Estēe Lauder · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia is a white-floral scent that most voters place in spring and summer, though it suits evenings out just as well as daytime. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters call it feminine, some classic, and very few see it as masculine. It can be worn to the office, but night and evening wear lean slightly ahead. The top opens with lilac, rosewood and neroli, and the heart is built from orange blossom, tuberose, white lily, jasmine and gardenia. Carnation and Bourbon vanilla in the base bring sweetness and a little spice. The accords read fresh and green, with a powdery, woody touch and a faint animal undertone.

Mystère (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Rochas · 1978

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Rochas Mystère Eau de Parfum is a chypre built on a green opening of galbanum, hyacinth and coriander, leading into a floral heart of jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang. It has been discontinued and is made for women. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most votes call it feminine and classic, though a fair number find it masculine. The green, hyacinth and coriander opening gives way to a floral heart where tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and violet lead. In the base, cedar, patchouli, oakmoss and musk dry it down with a woody, spicy and animalic weight. Animale Animale and Lancôme Magie Noire have a close profile.

The Man Silver

8.0

Milton-Lloyd

Fresh · Floral · Green

Milton-Lloyd The Man Silver is a men's fragrance that pairs a green opening of sage, laurel and artemisia with a spicy heart of cinnamon, coriander and carnation. The top notes of sage, artemisia and laurel give it a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, cinnamon and coriander bring spice, softened by bergamot and carnation. The base is led by vetiver, leather, honey and patchouli, with musk and amber keeping the dry-down warm. Woody, smoky, leathery and animal tones run through the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and many see it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Arrogance pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Arrogance · 1982

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Arrogance pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a floral, green and spicy masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and reads as classic and masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon, artemisia and spices. The heart brings cinnamon, carnation and rose, with patchouli, jasmine and sandalwood alongside. In the base, vetiver, amber, leather, civet and oakmoss leave a woody, earthy, slightly smoky and animalic trail. Fendi Uomo and Léonard pour Homme have a close profile.

Amaranthine (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Amaranthine Eau de Parfum is a powdery, spicy women's fragrance that links the freshness of green tea and white freesia to a floral heart of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, settling into soft vanilla and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. It opens light, green and spicy with green tea, cardamom absolute, white freesia and coriander seed. The heart turns floral, with clove, rose, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and condensed milk sweeten it and pull it toward a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most read it as feminine. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt and Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto have a close profile.

Beauté du Diable

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Beauté du Diable is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting floral and green notes over spice and wood. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split, so it sits genuinely in between. The top notes of Italian lemon, coriander, absinth and gin open sharp. Towards the heart, clove, geranium and ylang-ylang add a floral, spicy warmth. In the base, Haitian vetiver, cistus and gaiac wood give the finish an earthy, resinous and slightly smoky weight.

Knize Forest (Toilet Water)

7.2

Knize · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Knize Forest is a 1993 men's fragrance from Knize, a fresh, green fougère that opens with orange, petitgrain and lavender and settles onto vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The citrus notes shine first, then sage, basil, rosemary and oregano bring a spicy, herbal edge in the heart. Geranium and rosewood soften that greenness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and amber lay down a woody, earthy footing. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Pour Homme (1971) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 1971

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot and settles into a green, woody chypre; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is led by lavender, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, a citrus freshness that already leans green and spicy. In the heart, thyme, rosemary and geranium come forward, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli then build a woody, slightly animal base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, summer and fall, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business. Most describe it as masculine and classic. Lacoste Original and Cacharel pour L'Homme have a close profile.

Musk for Men (Cologne)

7.0

Jōvan · 1973

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jōvan Musk for Men is a men's scent that leans towards daily wear and leisure, with fall as the favourite season, and a fresh, spicy, powdery musk character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is worn mostly during the day and in relaxed settings. Voters call it masculine and classic, and rate its value for money very high. It opens with lemon, lime, pepper and carnation. Towards the heart, lavender, mint, spices and amber bring a sweet, oriental warmth. Woody notes and musk form the base, and the powdery and animal accords are felt throughout.

Dianthus

7.4

Etro · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Etro Dianthus is a fresh, floral and lightly spicy women's fragrance built around geranium, rose absolute and carnation; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens green and fresh with Bourbon geranium, rose absolute and Florida orange. Pink pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, while carnation carries the floral line. In the base, vanilla absolute, musk and Atlas cedar sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, woody finish. Serge Lutens Sa majesté la rose and L'Artisan Parfumeur Œillet Sauvage have a close profile.

Fleur Oriental

7.4

Miller Harris · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Fleur Oriental is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that sets jasmine, rose and orange blossom against the warmth of amber and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer clearly last. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though daytime wear is possible too. It reads as feminine and classic. The scent is floral and sweet as a whole. Jasmine, rose and orange blossom carry the flowers, while heliotrope and carnation add a powdery, spicy edge. Amber, musk and vanilla build a warm, oriental, slightly animalic base.