The Perfume Library

Spicebomb Infrared (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Toilette is a masculine-leaning scent that sets spicy heat against a fruity, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear in third. Most voters call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pimento, grapefruit, red apple and red pepper, so fruit freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, habanero chili, lavender and cinnamon leaf keep the spice going. The base of benzoin, cedarwood, amberwood and tobacco settles it into something sweet, woody and warm.

Uomo? (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Moschino · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Moschino Uomo? Eau de Toilette is a light, clean scent for men that suits spring and summer and easy daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out come well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern and classic votes close to each other. It opens with kumquat, coriander and Brazilian rosewood, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon leaf adds spice, while cyclamen and clary sage give a soft floral touch. The base rests on amberwood, cedar and musk, woody and lightly sweet, with the solar note adding warmth.

Io Non Ho Mani Che Mi Accarezzino Il Volto

7.7

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Filippo Sorcinelli Io Non Ho Mani Che Mi Accarezzino Il Volto is a unisex scent with a strong resinous and smoky side, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens with petitgrain, galbanum and bergamot for a green, fresh start, while myrrh adds a resinous weight. In the heart, ylang-ylang, styrax, cedarwood and cinnamon leaf bring floral and spicy tones together. The base of frankincense, benzoin, tonka bean and tobacco settles into a sweet, smoky, woody warmth. Filippo Sorcinelli Santa Casa and Azya Mabda have a close profile.

Under the Stars

6.7

Maison Margiela · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Margiela Under the Stars is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, smoky and leathery tones, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper and cinnamon leaf, which give a spicy warmth. Virginia cedar and cypriol in the heart build a woody, earthy base layer. In the base, labdanum, leather and oud settle into a resinous, smoky sweetness. Afnan Supremacy Incense and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant have a close profile.

401 Cèdre Prune Confite Vanille

7.6

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bon Parfumeur 401 Cèdre Prune Confite Vanille is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity gourmand character against a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with elemi resin, cypress and bergamot, a lightly fresh start. At the heart, candied plum, cinnamon leaf and frankincense bring a spicy, fruity warmth. Cedar, vanilla and labdanum dry down creamy, smoky and sweet. Lattafa Pride Ajwaa and Technique Indiscrète Forever Amber have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand, woody and smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, very few summer, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads mainly masculine and modern. It opens with sage, cardamom and black pepper in a spicy start. In the heart, tobacco absolute, chestnut and cinnamon leaf bring warmth and smoke. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and amber add sweetness, while elemi resin gives a resinous depth. Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Elixir

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Elixir is a floral, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans slightly masculine, though plenty of voters read it as feminine. It opens with cardamom, eucalyptus and orange blossom absolute, and the heart holds Turkish rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and cinnamon leaf. The base of gaiac wood, red sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin and frankincense leaves a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky warmth.

Emblem

6.5

Montblanc · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montblanc Emblem is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, spicy blend of grapefruit, cardamom and clary sage, then sweetens into tonka bean and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and voters tend to call it masculine and modern. The opening is bright and slightly bitter, with grapefruit and cardamom softened by clary sage. The heart turns floral and spicy through cinnamon leaf and violet leaf. The base settles into a sweet, balanced finish of tonka bean and woody notes. Armaf Voyage and Montblanc Legend Red have a close profile.

Autumn in Lhoka

7.9

Hima Jomo · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hima Jomo Autumn in Lhoka is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, resinous and earthy, that clearly belongs to the cooler months. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, then leisure hours. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with cinnamon leaf, saffron and black pepper, which give a spicy warmth. In the heart, bran absolute, barley and fir balsam add a dry, resinous feel. The base of birch tar, patchouli and Tibetian incense dries down smoky and earthy, with a sweet edge.

Siwa (2018)

7.7

Memo Paris · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Memo Paris Siwa is a sweet, floral and spicy unisex scent built around cinnamon leaf, narcissus and vanilla. Cinnamon leaf, French narcissus absolute and freesia open floral with a light spiciness. In the heart, frankincense, heliotrope and sandalwood settle the scent onto a powdery, creamy footing. Benzoin, Bourbon vanilla absolute and musk leave a soft, sweet finish towards the base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, and most voters read it as feminine. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Autour du Parfum Poudre d'Iris have a close profile.

Botanical Resin

7.5

David Beckham · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

David Beckham Botanical Resin is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a resinous, woody base, and it leans towards spring and autumn, casual and everyday wear. The top is lemon, grapefruit, cardamom and pink pepper, a citrus freshness with a spicy edge. In the heart, fir balsam, cypress, ginger and cinnamon leaf build a green, resinous feel. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Heritage Selection - Deep Fougère and Lacoste Original (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Smoke

7.9

Perfumer H · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfumer H White Smoke is a unisex scent that pairs Turkish tobacco, amber and oud in a sweet, smoky, resinous mood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The notes read as one whole: Turkish tobacco and oud lay a woody, smoky base, vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten it, and cinnamon leaf adds spice. Roman chamomile, geranium and orris absolute bring a soft floral touch, while the oriental and resinous side of the accords leads. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night-out wear leading. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Its profile is close to Jovoy Psychédélique and Mendittorosa Id.

Monocle Scent Two: Laurel

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent Two: Laurel is a unisex fragrance where laurel, thyme and galbanum give a green, spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine. The scent is fresh and citrusy, with lemon and laurel keeping it light. Thyme, galbanum and cinnamon leaf shape the green, spicy side, while cedar and oak build a woody base. Patchouli adds an earthy, slightly smoky depth.

Siwa (2007)

7.5

Memo Paris · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Memo Paris Siwa is a feminine scent that pairs cinnamon leaf, whisky and vanilla absolute, opening fresh and drying down into a gourmand sweetness. It starts with cinnamon leaf and aldehydes, which carry both freshness and spice. In the heart, whisky and French narcissus absolute add a floral, powdery softness. The base of musk, vanilla absolute and popcorn leaves a creamy, sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, and use is spread fairly evenly from daily and business wear to evenings. A feminine character dominates. Siwa has been discontinued. Prada Infusion d'Amande and Yves Saint Laurent Capeline have a close profile.

Oud Luwak II

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Oud Luwak II by Areej Le Doré is a unisex scent that suits cooler evenings best: a dense, smoky oud with spice and animalic warmth. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out as the setting. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean toward reading it as masculine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with Papua oud and Sumatran coffee. The heart brings cistus, civet, spikenard and cinnamon leaf, giving a spicy, animalic warmth. The base settles into Indian oud, benzoin and Indonesian vetiver absolute, resinous, earthy, leathery and woody. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oud 777 and Duftkumpels Al Mu'min have a close profile.

DEV #2: The Main Act

7.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act is a unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and leather, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Cinnamon, cardamom and clove give it a spicy warmth. Leather, castoreum and civet add an animal depth, while cistus, labdanum and frankincense build a sweet, resinous body. Rose and oud pull it towards a woody, smoky finish. Amouage Memoir Woman and Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque have a close profile.

Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Molton Brown · 2015

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Eau de Toilette is a sweet, smoky oud scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. It is unisex, though voters call it masculine more often than feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; it leans towards evening and night-out wear, and also suits leisure time. Summer is the least chosen season. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg and cinnamon leaf, giving a spicy lift. In the heart, elemi resin, myrrh and black tea add a resinous, slightly green tone. The base of oud, tobacco and vetiver turns woody and smoky, with honey sweetening it.

Nuhi

7.7

Nuhi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nuhi Nuhi is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that opens with mint, lavender and cardamom and softens towards vanilla and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and fall, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings. Most see it as masculine, with modern and classic sides as well. The top holds mint, lavender, cardamom, pineapple and caraway, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, peony, violet, nutmeg and cinnamon leaf bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of cedarwood, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into something sweet, woody and powdery. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Nuhi Oud have a close profile.

Mis(s) Behave

6.7

Vive Maria · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Vive Maria Mis(s) Behave is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that pairs fruity-floral heart notes of apple, fig and rose with the warmth of frankincense and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and evening get almost equal shares. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. The top opens with sage blossom, nutmeg and juniper berry, spicy and slightly fresh. In the heart, apple, plum and fig bring a fruity sweetness, while rose and peach blossom pull it toward the floral side. The base of frankincense, myrrh and tonka bean closes it in a powdery, smoky, woody warmth. Fragonard Encens Fève Tonka and Guerlain Myrrhe & Délires have a close profile.

Rose & Dragon

7.4

Carner · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carner Rose & Dragon is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that sets Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose absolute against honey and Persian saffron. It opens with cumin, cinnamon leaf and woodland strawberry, so spice and fruit sit side by side. In the heart the roses soften with honey and Ethiopian frankincense, and the floral side turns resinous and warm. The base of labdanum, amber and leather leaves an animal, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. Calaj Love Toxin and Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious have a close profile.

White

7.3

Comme des Garçons · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons White is a powdery, spicy floral, described as unisex and suited to both casual days and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer lagging behind. Leisure and evening are the top occasions. More voters read it as masculine than feminine. Cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon leaf form a spicy frame, softened by lily of the valley and May rose. Cedarwood adds a woody base, while the fresh and resinous accords keep it from feeling heavy.

Scholar's Mate

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Mind Games Scholar's Mate is a unisex scent that sets a bright, spicy opening of grapefruit and cardamom against a woody base of Indian sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and autumn, and it is carried comfortably in summer too. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with the office close behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with grapefruit, bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon leaf. Elemi resin, orris root and pimento bring a powdery, green heart. The base of Indian sandalwood, Madagascan vetiver, cypriol and fig milk settles the scent into something woody and soft.

Agar Blend

7.8

Davidoff · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Agar Blend is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a smoky, resinous and creamy warmth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon leaf, clove and black pepper, which give it a sharp, spicy start. Oud and gaiac wood form a smoky, woody heart, and ambreine, benzoin and amber sweeten the base into a creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions, while summer gets very few votes. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Quintessence and Palais Bourbon have a close profile.

Maduro

7.5

Fort & Manlé · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Fort & Manlé Maduro is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, pineapple, red apple and cinnamon leaf, fresh and fruity at once. In the heart, honey, Bourbon vanilla, beeswax and Damask rose sweeten and soften it. The base is led by tobacco, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and amber, drying down woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Fort & Manlé Amber Absolutely and Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High have a close profile.