The Perfume Library

Trompette 8

7.9

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2023

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Trompette 8 is a woody unisex fragrance that opens with citrus but gets its real character from spice, resin and smoke. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top has labdanum, frankincense and black pepper absolute, a resinous and peppery start. Chili and cedar form the heart, with elemi resin, pink pepper and bergamot in the base. The citrus brightness softens the sharper spice, while cedar and smoke keep the whole thing dry and woody.

Padparadscha

7.4

Satellite · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Satellite Padparadscha is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that sets its sweetness against a powdery, faintly smoky ground. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling the room. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably in between. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It opens with pepper and juniper berry for a dry, spicy edge, and the heart pairs chili with jasmine, adding a soft floral warmth. The base of cedar, sandalwood, musk and amber turns it sweeter, settling into an earthy, oriental warmth. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Nabeel Chocolate Oud have a close profile.

Pimiento +++

7.1

Miller et Bertaux · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Miller et Bertaux Pimiento +++ is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that opens on saffron and chili and moves into blackberry and geranium. The opening sets a sharp spice line with saffron and chili. In the heart, blackberry, geranium, clary sage and ginger add a fruity, green sweetness. The base closes on an ice accord and woods, cool and woody, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine to most, though many find it feminine. Banana Republic Slate and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime have a close profile.

Sweet Do Nothing

7.4

D.S. & Durga · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.S. & Durga Sweet Do Nothing is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green floral character with a smoky, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with the wearer without filling the room. Most voters pick it for daytime and leisure, with office wear next. It reads comfortably on anyone, with no clear masculine or feminine lean. It opens with neroli, cactus and chili, which give a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, fig, frankincense and orange blossom soften the floral side. The base of musk, creosote and Texas cedar settles the scent onto a smoky, earthy, woody ground.

Vestibule

7.7

Toskovat' · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Toskovat' Vestibule pairs chocolate with Carolina Reaper chili in a sweet, spicy unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine, and it is more a deliberate choice than an everyday default; voters show no clear lean towards a season or occasion. The top notes are chocolate and Carolina Reaper chili, while the heart holds chili, root beer, turmeric, wasabi and chocolate cake. The base brings aged paper, potato, cocoa, halva and pistachio. The accords are green, sweet, synthetic and gourmand, with spicy, woody and earthy sides sitting behind them.

Vestibule Terror / Betrayal 2

7.7

Toskovat' · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Toskovat' Vestibule Terror / Betrayal 2 is an unusual unisex scent that pairs sweet, earthy gourmand notes with smoke and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens dry and sharp with pollen, aged wood, chili and wasabi. In the heart, cocoa, root beer, turmeric, cannabis and smoked oak bring sweetness onto a smoky, woody ground. The base of dust, bean, pistachio, fabric, potato and halva adds a gourmand, earthy and slightly leathery weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though from a small number of votes. It is dense and assertive, so a light hand works best. It reads unisex, and Toskovat' Vestibule and Akro Dark have a close profile.

Héliotrope (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Olivier Durbano · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Héliotrope Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against resin, spice and wood, reading both floral and smoky. The top is bright with red mandarin orange, ginger and chili, while angelica, frankincense and elemi resin add a resinous weight. In the heart, heliotrope, saffron and magnolia bring a soft floral note. The base turns sweeter with sandalwood, myrrh and benzoin, settling into a warm, woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring also gets a fair share, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close. Olivier Durbano Heliotrope (Extrait de Parfum) and Amouage Homage have a close profile.

Ocean Electric

7.9

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Len van Brook - Rose of Chelsea

6.8

Jean & Len · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jean & Len Len van Brook - Rose of Chelsea is a fresh, floral scent for women with a sweet, spicy backdrop; it has been discontinued. The scent is built on rose, chili and tolu balm. Rose carries the floral, fresh side, chili adds a spicy warmth, and tolu balm brings the sweetness along with a woody, oriental tone. Synthetic and animalic accents are also present and give the character a slightly sharper edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall slightly ahead, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and business settings. Its profile is close to Ajmal Wisal and Montale Taif Roses.

Hot Milk

6.8

Hilde Soliani Profumi · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

La Commedia (Eau de Parfum)

9.0

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2018

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Salvatore Ferragamo La Commedia Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against spice and leather, with a sweet, earthy character. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom and bitter orange zest, fresh but sharp. In the heart, Akigalawood®, nutmeg and chili bring the spice forward. The base of vetiver, leather, amberwood and tonka bean settles it into a woody, leathery and lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though with few voters that should be read cautiously. It suits anyone who wants a distinct scent that reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Aigner In Leather Man and Cerruti 1881 Signature have a close profile.

American Pharaoh

6.4

Folkwinds · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds American Pharaoh is a unisex scent that weighs a sweet, fruity body down with smoky, animalic and resinous tones, and it has been discontinued. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody, creamy and smoky tones alongside. The notes are Mexican vanilla, Virginia tobacco absolute, cherry wine absolute, Damask rose absolute and chili. Muskrat and Mongolian deer musk add an animal warmth, while ambergris and sandalwood pull it toward a creamy, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The overall rating is moderate, and value for money is not scored highly. It is a dense, dark-leaning scent that can sit on men and women alike. Folkwinds American Pharaoh II and Folkwinds Roses are red, Cherries are… red. have a close profile.

S (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Escada · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Escada S Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters pick spring and summer for S, with fall in second place and winter well behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while night-out use trails. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few have rated them. Most call it feminine, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with plum, wild rose and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness. The heart of almond blossom, rose, lily of the valley and chili adds a trace of spice to the floral core. In the base, sandalwood, mahogany, hazelnut and musk leave it woody, sweet and powdery.

Guess Night

5.9

Guess · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guess Night is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a light sweetness, and it suits daily wear and relaxed hours best. The top opens with chili, Malayan elemi and pink grapefruit, so citrus and spice move together. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, geranium and Virginia cedar add a green, woody line. The base of Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and Spanish labdanum softens it and turns it sweeter. Longevity and sillage rate as moderate to weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Voters place it mostly in daytime, leisure and business settings, with night out and evening further behind. It has been discontinued. Guess Night Access and Oscar de la Renta Gentleman have a close profile.

Dreams Unlimited

5.7

The Body Shop · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Body Shop Dreams Unlimited is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs clean aquatic notes with a green, fruity brightness; it suits daytime wear and has been discontinued. Aquatic and floral notes form the frame of the scent. Blackcurrant and orange add a fruity lift, chili brings a faint warmth, and cedarwood sits underneath as a woody, earthy base. The overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and reads light. Most voters pick daily wear, leisure and the office. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Calvin Klein CK Everyone and Hugo Boss Hugo Woman have a close profile.

Up in the Air

7.5

Wide Society · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wide Society Up in the Air is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, rum and vanilla, leaning towards evenings and nights out. Saffron and chili give it a spicy warmth, while rum and vanilla sweeten it. Birch wood adds a smoky, leathery woodiness, and Florentine iris softens the oriental, resinous feel with a powdery touch. As a whole it reads warm and sweet with a light smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick evening, leisure and night out, and few choose it for daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Ermenegildo Zegna Passion have a close profile.

Accra

6.1

Gallivant · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Gallivant Accra is a unisex fragrance where cognac, mango and passion fruit meet spice and wood. It opens with cognac, mango, papaya and passion fruit, a sweet, juicy fruit note, while chili and eucalyptus add a cool, sharp edge. The heart brings forward tobacco, coffee, saffron and cocoa. In the base, leather, patchouli and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, leathery ground. The spicy, oriental side dominates, with a soft powdery touch alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as suitable for both men and women. Parfums de Marly Haltane and Barneys New York L'Wren Scott have a close profile.

Rude Cherry

8.0

Fragrance Du Bois · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Rude Cherry is a unisex scent that sets sweet cherry and chili against smoke, oud and resin, sitting between gourmand and woody. Longevity is rated good, and most voters score it high. Sillage is also good, so the scent carries around the wearer without effort. With no season or occasion votes, the clearest thing to say is that it reads neither plainly masculine nor feminine. It opens with almond, cherry and chili, while aquatic notes soften the sweetness. In the heart, cypriol, rose, saffron, tonka bean and vetiver add a spicy depth. The base of oud, vanilla, musk and ambergris settles into a smoky, leathery, resinous warmth. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Gallivant Gdańsk have a close profile.

Aoud Sandroses

8.1

Mancera

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mancera Aoud Sandroses is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, floral and leathery character on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters giving each a high mark, though the number of votes is small. Think of it as a rich, full-bodied perfume that leaves a clear trail. Its unisex profile suits both men and women. It opens with chili and saffron, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, while patchouli and geranium leaf add an earthy, slightly green edge. The base of musk, leathery notes, oakmoss and sandalwood settles the scent into something woody, powdery and faintly smoky.

Agua Nativa

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Agua Nativa is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of orange, mint and grapefruit through a spicy heart of geranium, cinnamon and clove to a base of vetiver and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes these ratings only a rough guide. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender. The opening is dominated by citrus and green freshness: orange, grapefruit, mint and basil keep it bright. In the heart, geranium, cinnamon, clove and chili add spice, while Palo Santo brings a smoky edge. The base settles into an earthy, woody ground of vetiver and patchouli, with vanilla sweetening it slightly.

Red Amber

8.0

Pascal Morabito · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Pascal Morabito Red Amber is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn, setting citrus and spice over a sweet amber base. Most voters pick autumn, with spring next. It is mostly worn for daily use and leisure, though some choose it for evenings too. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads masculine. It opens with pepper, mandarin orange and apple, fresh and fruity. The heart adds chili, elemi resin and geranium, spicy and resinous in feel. The dry-down settles on vetiver, woods, tonka bean and amber, sweet and woody.

Iris Goddess

6.4

Floral Street · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Floral Street Iris Goddess is a floral, powdery unisex scent built around Florentine iris, violet and peach. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes and are only a first impression. Voters suggest it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights out further behind. As a whole it reads sweet and creamy. Violet and Florentine iris form the powdery base, while peach and vanilla turn it fruity and soft. Lemon zest adds a bright edge, and chili, carrot seed, patchouli and suede give it a spicy, slightly earthy depth.

Sculpture Rêverie

6.7

Nikos · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nikos Sculpture Rêverie is a men's fragrance that sets the bite of red pepper, chili and black pepper against the sweet, creamy warmth of cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli. It opens with a spicy edge from the peppers, cherry and saffron. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and amber add a soft floral note, and the base of musk, patchouli, cocoa and vanilla settles into a gourmand, sweet and woody finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small and these ratings are not conclusive. Its sweet, spicy build reads as a warm, full-bodied scent aimed at men. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Simone Andreoli Born from Fire have a close profile.

Smiley (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Smiley · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Smiley Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with the sweetness of cocoa and praliné; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and is chosen less often for evenings or nights out. Bergamot and orange give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, cocoa, praliné and chili turn it sweet, gourmand and lightly spicy. Patchouli, myrrh and musk leave a soft, powdery base.