The Perfume Library

Reasons

7.2

Amouage · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reasons is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. It opens with hazelnut, cinnamon and cardamom, a spicy and lightly sweet start, with Peruvian pepper tree adding a dry edge. In the heart, cashmeran, amber, pine and patchouli set a woody ground, softened by davana and cypriol. The base of myrrh, Palo Santo, sandalwood and vetiver settles into a resinous, green and creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine. Thameen Carved Oud and The Dua Brand Veil of Meaning have a close profile.

Radical Brown

8.1

Armaf

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Armaf Radical Brown is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance with a woody, creamy feel, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Lemon, pepper and cinnamon open it with a warm, sharp start. In the heart, frankincense, tobacco, geranium and lavender come forward, while vetiver, cistus, cedarwood and amber settle it into a sweet, woody, oriental base. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. Maison Alhambra Hercules and Zara Sand Desert at Sunset have a close profile.

Ejaazi / إعجازي

7.4

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lattafa Ejaazi / إعجازي is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a woody depth underneath. It opens with bergamot and marine notes, then moves into vetiver and sandalwood at the heart. In the base, cedarwood, musk and amber soften the green and spicy edges, leaving a slightly sweet, oriental trace. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads masculine and classic. Sober Krypton No̱ 36 and Jean Poivre Requiem Of Lost Memories have a close profile.

Al Majmua

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Areej Le Doré Al Majmua is a unisex chypre with a green, earthy character, where a fresh opening settles onto a woody, floral base. Bergamot and blackcurrant open it fresh. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver, pandanus and cadam tree build a green, spicy, earthy feel, and cedarwood, iris and oakmoss carry it into a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes on its character favour masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Les Parfums de Rosine Une Folie de Rose and Erik Kormann Famagusta.

Oud Vert Intense

8.1

Fragrance Du Bois

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Vert Intense is a fresh, woody unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly wear it for leisure, business and daily use, with evening and night out further behind. It leans masculine in character, though some voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh, citrusy and green with Sri Lankan cardamom, Madagascan ginger and Mediterranean bergamot. The heart of coriander seed, geranium and nutmeg adds a spicy, floral middle. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and oud gives it a woody footing. Atkinsons Posh on the Green and Brooklyn Soap Company Italian Vetiver have a close profile.

Eclix

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Eclix is a fresh unisex scent that sets bright citrus on a powdery, creamy and floral base. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with Italian lemon, Calabrian mandarin orange, iris and almond, with Tahitian vanilla adding a soft sweetness. The heart brings violet, petitgrain and white lily. It dries down on orris root, sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and amber, settling into a woody, powdery, creamy warmth. Mazzolari Hartley and French Avenue Leo have a close profile.

Altruist (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Altruist Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, the office and relaxed leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn third and winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and ginger for a bright citrus start. In the heart, rose and orange blossom absolute meet the spice of black pepper and nutmeg. It dries down on cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver, a woody and green base. Boadicea the Victorious Lavish and Armaf Voyage Bleu have a close profile.

Silver Shadow (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Davidoff · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Silver Shadow Eau de Toilette opens with orange and cedar leaf, then settles into saffron, cedarwood, amber and patchouli: a fresh, woody fragrance made for men. The opening is citrusy and lightly fruity, with orange alongside the green-woody cedar leaf. In the heart, saffron adds spice and cedarwood gives a dry backbone. The base of amber and patchouli turns sweeter, with a powdery, oriental warmth and a faintly synthetic edge. Most voters find it masculine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Autumn and spring lead the votes, with winter and summer behind, and daytime, leisure and office wear are the most common settings. It has been discontinued. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan and Scorpio Noir Absolu have a close profile.

Royal Incense / Samahram

8.0

Omanluxury · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Omanluxury Royal Incense / Samahram is a resinous, smoky and spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for office or daily wear. Most voters find it masculine. It opens with pink pepper, and lily and geranium add a floral touch in the heart. The base turns to Omani frankincense, leather, cedarwood and vetiver, with honey and amber adding sweetness and musk softening it. The result is sweet, woody and oriental.

Q (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Q Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet feminine scent that joins a bright opening of Sicilian lemon and blood orange to a floral, fruity heart of jasmine, heliotrope and cherry. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters mostly find it feminine, followed by modern. Citrus and jasmine come first, then heliotrope and cherry soften it and add sweetness. Cedarwood, crystal musk and musk leave a clean, lightly woody base. Parfums d'Elmar Mahina and Ricarda M. No. 1 have a close profile.

Magot

7.0

Etro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Magot is a powdery, woody women's fragrance that links a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and peach to a floral heart of tuberose and iris; it has been discontinued. In the top, bergamot, lemon, peach and lavender give a fresh, lightly fruity start. The heart leads with tuberose, iris and rose, while violet leaf nudges these flowers towards green. The base settles into vanilla sweetness, the woody warmth of cedarwood and sandalwood, and the powdery texture of patchouli and musk. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic. Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane and Caron Aimez-Moi (1996) have a close profile.

Crystal Bomb

8.0

LEN Fragrance · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Music Festival

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Margiela Music Festival is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that pairs red apple with patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with red apple, cannabis and violet leaf, so the fruity sweetness comes first. Patchouli, tobacco and frankincense then add a spicy, resinous depth in the heart. Cypress, cedarwood and leather settle into a woody, earthy, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out. Its character sits between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex label. Boss Bottled Absolu and Tobacco Mandarin share a close profile.

L'Homme Cologne Bleue

6.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits easygoing spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light on the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange and blood orange, with cardamom and black pepper adding a little spice. In the heart, marine notes, apple and lavender come forward, while geranium and thyme stay in the background. The base leaves a soft woodiness of sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood. Porsche Design Palladium and Adidas Ice Dive (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

White Tea

7.1

Korres · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres White Tea is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, leaning towards spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so expect a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Most voters call its character feminine, though a fair number also see it as modern. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli, with cyclamen alongside. The heart of jasmine, freesia, violet, peony and white tea gives it a floral centre. The base of moss, cedarwood and musk settles it on a soft, slightly woody and creamy ground. Its profile is close to Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel and Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom.

Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي

8.8

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي is a sweet, woody men's scent that carries a bright peach and bergamot opening through a heart of cedarwood, jasmine and lotus into sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Peach and bergamot give a fruity opening, while lotus, jasmine and cedarwood bring floral and woody tones to the heart. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it into something powdery, creamy and gourmand, with spicy and oriental touches keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine. Gaultier² and Cašmir have a close profile.

Tender Amber

7.1

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Tender Amber is a fresh, creamy men's fragrance that pairs the sweetness of amber and vanilla with exotic fruits and blackcurrant. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers: amber and vanilla give it a creamy, sweet base, while blackcurrant and exotic fruits add a fruity brightness on top. Tuberose and rose bring a soft floral touch, and sandalwood and cedarwood tie it together with a woody line. Fresh, citrus and floral accords come through most clearly. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Modern and masculine are the leading character votes, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Oribe Côte d'Azur and The Gate Golden Hour have a close profile.

The Scent of Peace (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Bond No. 9 · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with grapefruit and blackcurrant and suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Grapefruit and blackcurrant in the top give a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, lily of the valley and hedione add a soft floral touch. Musk and cedarwood in the base settle into a sweet, woody ground. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Spring Summer 2017 and Miu Miu L'Eau Rosée (2018) have a close profile.

Select Night

8.0

Mercedes-Benz · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mercedes-Benz Select Night is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and lavender, fresh but already spiced. In the heart, orange blossom, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla sweetens it, and a gourmand, powdery, creamy warmth takes over. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out; summer is rarely chosen. It reads masculine, with a good share calling it modern. Montblanc Legend Night and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura is a unisex scent that sets leathery, woody and powdery sides over a floral, sweet base. Leather and cedarwood form the backbone; mandarin orange and violet leaf brighten that dry edge, while Bourbon vanilla adds a soft sweetness. Floral notes stay in the background and round the leather off with a powdery feel, with a light spicy touch alongside. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine readings get almost equal votes. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Fendi La Baguette have a close profile.

Dubai - Abraj (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Abraj Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and oriental body. Lavender, bergamot and saffron come first, with black pepper and cardamom adding spice. In the heart, red rose and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while leather and cedarwood set it on a woody base. At the bottom, oud, amber, vanilla and musk sweeten and deepen the scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Voters favour leisure, daily wear and business, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme and Swiss Arabian Hawa have a close profile.

Sex Sea

8.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sex Sea is a fresh unisex scent that sets citrus and sea air against a green, lightly sweet backdrop. It opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu, bergamot and mandarin orange, while mint and pink pepper add coolness and a touch of spice. In the heart, ozone, marine notes and fig come forward, framed by green, woody cedarwood and oakmoss. The base settles into patchouli, salt and algae, leaving a salty, earthy trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and business also getting votes. It leans slightly masculine in the voting, though a fair share call it feminine. Jul et Mad Aqua Sextius and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea have a close profile.

Oudh al Misk

7.0

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Oudh al Misk is a unisex scent that most voters choose for spring and summer, suited to casual days and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions, while evenings and nights out trail behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though its floral and green sides keep it somewhere in between. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, orange and clary sage, fresh and citrusy. Jasmine and geranium add a soft floral touch in the heart. Musk, cedarwood and patchouli come forward in the base and settle the scent onto a warm, woody ground.

Patchouli Noir / Patchouly Noir

8.0

Il Profvmo · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Patchouli Noir / Patchouly Noir is a sweet, gourmand patchouli with an earthy, smoky core, best suited to fall and winter evenings, and worn by anyone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; it also works for leisure time. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. Patchouli, cocoa and vanilla lead, with the sweetness resting on an earthy, smoky base. Cedarwood adds a woody frame, while mint and poppy loosen this dark blend a little. The spicy and resinous sides give it an oriental weight. Kilian Straight to Heaven, White Cristal and Réminiscence Patchouli have a close profile.