The Perfume Library

Silphium

7.7

Stora Skuggan · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Stora Skuggan Silphium is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a smoky, resinous woodiness, and it suits everyday wear from spring through autumn. It opens on a silphium accord and cistus, fresh and green. The heart brings geranium, clove, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon for a warm, spicy turn, with tobacco adding a smoky edge. The base of cedarwood, frankincense, leather and myrrh settles it into a resinous, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure comes first among occasions, though evening and night out also get votes. It leans slightly masculine in votes, with a sizeable feminine share too. Masque II-II Mandala and Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais have a close profile.

Palissandre d'Or

7.6

Aedes de Venustas · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aedes de Venustas Palissandre d'Or is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a warm, resinous and slightly smoky character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with ambrette seed on its own, then cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander and pink pepper bring a spicy warmth in the heart. The base sets a woody ground of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, with copaiba balsam adding resin and ambroxan a powdery softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out; it leans a little masculine but reads as unisex. Guerlain Bois d'Arménie and Cartier XII: L'Heure Mysterieuse have a close profile.

1 Million Intense

6.9

Rabanne · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Intense is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, red mandarin orange and black pepper and settles on patchouli and white leather. The opening pairs saffron, black pepper and cardamom with the fruity sweetness of mandarin. In the heart, rose absolute, cinnamon and neroli add a floral warmth. The base of patchouli, white leather, orris root and sandalwood leaves it woody, leathery and gourmand-sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold and Rabanne 1 Million (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

After Effect

7.8

French Avenue

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue After Effect is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. The whole composition is warm and dense: cinnamon and saffron bring spiced heat, while rum and tobacco give it a sweet, gourmand body. Sandalwood lays down a woody, creamy base, and hedione softens the heavy mix a little. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out. It reads closer to masculine, though it is unisex. Initio Side Effect and Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum have a close profile.

Vanille Noire

7.5

Les Senteurs Gourmandes · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Noire is a gourmand scent aimed at women, setting a sweet, powdery vanilla over a warm, floral and spicy heart. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and pink pepper, which give a light, fruity brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, heliotrope and cinnamon build a floral, spicy warmth. Vanilla leads the base, softened by cedarwood and musk into a smoky, oriental finish. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits leisure, evening and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. Mel Merio It's Rock Time and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Sweet Tobacco

8.2

François Delì · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

François Delì Sweet Tobacco is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that sets tobacco and vanilla in a warm, spicy frame. It opens with ginger, clove and cinnamon for a spicy warmth. Coriander and tobacco lead the heart, and the base of tolu balm, tonka bean, vanilla and coniferous woods settles it into a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Its character leans masculine. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L’Été du Baron

8.4

Baron Filou · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baron Filou L’Été du Baron is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with lavender, bergamot and lemon, while black pepper, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy edge to that brightness. The heart keeps tea, geranium and neroli in play, with cinnamon sweetening it slightly. Gaiac wood, frankincense, musk and amber settle underneath, and the aquatic and fruity accords wrap it in a creamy softness without weighing it down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads a little more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel. Armaf Odyssey Limoni Fresh Edition and Rayhaan Aquatica have a close profile.

Noir d'Orient

7.9

Evody · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Evody Noir d'Orient is a sweet, spicy oriental that sets a gourmand softness against a resinous, smoky and woody body, suited to evenings and the colder months, for anyone. It opens with bay leaf and frankincense, then moves into a heart of patchouli, clove, cinnamon and amber. The spices and resins build a warm, smoky mood. Sandalwood, rum and tonka bean in the base sweeten and soften it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Evody Ambre Intense and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Dark Saphir

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Dark Saphir is a sweet, spicy and woody-oriental unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Bergamot, raspberry and peach open it fruity, while ginger and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon carry the heart into a floral, warm stage. In the base, oud, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, smoky trail. Portrait of a Lady and Levantium have a close profile.

Russian Musk II

8.8

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Russian Musk II is a unisex citrus and woody fragrance that opens with lemon, fir and bergamot and settles onto vetiver, amber and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. The top is fresh with lemon, fir, bergamot and pine. In the heart, tonka bean, sandalwood, clove and cinnamon add spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a chypre, earthy and slightly animalic foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong classic streak. Areej Le Doré Russian Musk Attar and Areej Le Doré Russian Musk (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

King of Judea Attar

8.4

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand King of Judea Attar is a unisex scent where cypriol, cinnamon and tobacco lead, giving a sweet, spicy and smoky character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. As a whole it smells warm and dense: cinnamon and cypriol set a spicy, smoky frame, while tobacco and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone. Frankincense and labdanum add a resinous depth, and cedar and patchouli build the woody base.

Sushi Imperiale

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Sushi Imperiale is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with spice and a sweet, woody base, and it suits spring and autumn best. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper bring spicy warmth. Sandalwood, vetiver and Bourbon vanilla close it on a sweet, powdery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine, though many see it as feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and Joop! Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Comme des Garçons (1994) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Comme des Garçons · 1994

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons by Comme des Garçons is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that sets sandalwood, cinnamon and cardamom against honey and rose. The scent is built around spice and resin: black pepper, nutmeg and clove join the cinnamon for a warm, dry frame, while honey and rose sweeten it. Frankincense, labdanum and styrax add a resinous, slightly smoky depth, with sandalwood and cedarwood holding the woody base. The accords also include animal and leathery shades, so the floral sweetness comes with a synthetic, far from soft edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is most often placed in the evening or a night out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

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.

Grandenia

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Grandenia is a discontinued unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and lemon to gardenia, cinnamon and a dense base of myrrh and oud. Its longevity is very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure rather than office or daytime wear, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. It opens with citrus and frankincense absolute, and the heart of cinnamon, nutmeg, rosemary and gardenia turns spicy and floral. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and oud weigh in, settling into a sweet, resinous, powdery woodiness. Chypre and animal accords add depth.

Pure XS Night

7.2

Rabanne · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Rabanne Pure XS Night is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in autumn and winter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out well ahead of business or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share as modern. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy: salted caramel and vanilla run through cocoa for a dense gourmand feel. Cinnamon and ginger carry the spice, while myrrh adds a resinous, faintly woody depth.

51 (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums 51 Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, woody backdrop and a distinctly feminine character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind; evening and night-out wear lead slightly, though it also suits business and daily wear. Most describe it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Bergamot opens it, and the heart builds a white-floral bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom, with raspberry adding a light fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settle it into a creamy, powdery warmth.

Perfume Calligraphy

7.5

Aramis · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy is a unisex scent that links an opening of lemon and cinnamon to a warm, spicy core of rose absolute, myrrh and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and cinnamon; saffron blossom, rose absolute and myrrh lead the heart. The base settles into musk, patchouli, amber and oud. Floral and sweet accords sit alongside spicy, woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones, with an earthy, animalic depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair number find it feminine.

Dark

7.1

Akro · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Akro Dark is a unisex gourmand that balances the sweetness of cocoa and vanilla with spicy, woody dryness. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Cocoa opens it, cinnamon and hazelnut form the heart, and vanilla settles at the base. The sweet, gourmand side dominates, while spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky tones give that sweetness a dry footing.

Mystic White

8.0

Câline · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Câline Mystic White is a masculine scent that pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, spicy, gourmand body. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall, spring and winter, while summer takes a back seat. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. Lavender, lemon and bergamot open with a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, cashmeran, jasmine sambac, cinnamon and honey sweeten it and bring in spice and a creamy warmth. The base of tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla leaves an oriental, gourmand trail.

Helicriss

6.5

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sylvaine Delacourte Helicriss is a discontinued unisex scent that ties the freshness of bergamot, rosemary and lemon to the warmth of immortelle and cinnamon. It opens fresh and green with bergamot, rosemary, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, immortelle and cinnamon add a spicy warmth. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli, musk and frankincense sweetens the scent and settles it onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it truly sits between the two. Lubin Black Jade and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

One Man Show Gold Edition

7.1

Jacques Bogart · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jacques Bogart One Man Show Gold Edition is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a spicy, woody oriental base. It opens with mandarin orange, apple, violet and orange blossom; the heart of cinnamon, clove, lavender and geranium adds a spicy warmth. In the base, woody notes, labdanum, musk and ambergris dry it down with an animalic depth. A sweet, synthetic texture runs through the whole. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and reads masculine and classic. Câline Intense Gold and The Woods Collection Dusk have a close profile.

Bee

7.2

Ellis Brooklyn · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ellis Brooklyn Bee is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's fragrance led by honey, cinnamon and vanilla, and most voters place it in fall and winter. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin but lasts. It gets the most votes for evening and leisure, and it also works for daytime and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top opens with rum and davana, and the heart brings cinnamon, honey and bran absolute. The base of cocoa absolute, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a creamy, resinous sweetness. Zeromolecole Geco and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.