The Perfume Library

Eternal Sunrise

8.4

The Merchant Of Venice · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Eternal Sunrise is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights, with resinous and smoky tones adding weight. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with kyphi, frankincense and saffron, a spicy and resinous start. Papyrus and cypriol give the heart a woody frame. In the base, styrax, cistus and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The result is oriental, smoky and warm. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud have a close profile.

MGO Amber

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur MGO Amber is a sweet, spicy and resinous amber scent with a unisex character, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and it also reads as classic. Amber, labdanum, vanilla and honeycomb carry a sweet warmth. Spices, leather and patchouli pull that sweetness towards something dry and slightly smoky. Sandalwood and cedar lay a woody base, while frankincense and styrax deepen the resinous side.

Velvet

7.4

Perfumer H · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Velvet is a discontinued unisex chypre that sets powdery florals against green, earthy and smoky tones. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Though unisex, most voters read its character as feminine. Violet absolute, iris and rose absolute form a floral, powdery frame. Persian galbanum and angelica root add a green, slightly spicy edge. Labdanum, Indonesian patchouli and frankincense bring woody, earthy and smoky depth.

Al Noor / النور

8.6

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Arabiyat Prestige Al Noor / النور is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and leathery character, built on oriental, resinous and slightly smoky lines. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score both high. With no season or occasion votes to go on, little can be said about when it suits best, but its dense, warm build sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with cardamom, saffron and nutmeg for a spicy start. The heart of vetiver, cistus, iris, green fig and labdanum lays a woody, resinous base. In the base, leather, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli take over, settling into a creamy, sweet warmth. A synthetic tone also shows among its accords.

Royal Oud

7.5

La Maison de la Vanille · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

La Maison de la Vanille Royal Oud is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top pairs saffron and cinnamon with jasmine and rose, giving a warm spiced opening softened by floral notes. At the heart, oud, patchouli and gaiac wood build a woody, earthy body, with labdanum adding resinous depth. The base of myrrh, cistus, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, oriental finish. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine. Its profile is close to Al Fares Oud Dinar and Jesus del Pozo Arabian Nights.

Jacomo for Men Intense

7.8

Jacomo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacomo for Men Intense is a men's fragrance that opens with bergamot and juniper and settles into vetiver, leather and oud, setting citrus and spice on a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and daily, business, leisure and night-out wear are rated about equally. Voters mostly call it masculine, with some finding it classic or modern. It has been discontinued. The opening pairs the freshness of bergamot, lemon and juniper with cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the heart, cistus and star anise lead, softened by orange blossom. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, leather and patchouli leaves a woody, earthy, leathery trail.

Chypre Narcisse

8.2

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Narcisse is a unisex chypre where narcissus and other flowers sit on an animal, earthy base with green and leathery touches. It opens citrusy and floral, with narcissus absolute, jasmine, lemon and bergamot up front. In the heart, lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose absolute and black truffle lead. The base of oakmoss, leather, civet, patchouli and black ambergris pulls the chypre character together, turning the scent darker, more animal and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. It suits anyone who wants a dense, characterful chypre regardless of gender. Hermès Equipage and Rogue Flora & Fauna share a close profile.

Serpent Bohème

7.3

Boucheron · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boucheron Serpent Bohème is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and suits the office and everyday wear. It opens with blackcurrant and mandarin orange, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, desert rose and Turkish rose build a floral texture. The base of cistus, sandalwood, white musk and patchouli settles the scent on a woody, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and mainly choose it for business, leisure and daily wear. Its character is mostly seen as feminine. Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs and Roberto Cavalli Florence Blossom have a close profile.

Ignis

7.3

Quintesscent · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Quintesscent Ignis is a spicy, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with rose, cardamom and saffron, where spice and flower sit together. The heart of cistus, violet and cedarwood moves into a powdery, woody stretch. The base is dominated by vetiver, leather, patchouli, frankincense, oud and myrrh, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Rania J. Cuir Andalou and Amouage Tribute have a close profile.

Oudh 36

8.6

Al Haramain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Haramain Oudh 36 is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that opens with cistus, geranium and ylang-ylang and settles into amber, benzoin and labdanum. The heart brings cedarwood, rose and patchouli, so the floral side sits on a woody, spicy, smoky base. At the bottom, labdanum, benzoin and amber give it a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than leisure or office wear. Al Haramain Oudh 36 Nuit and El Nabil Amber of Yemen have a close profile.

Rock Crystal / Cristal de Roche (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Olivier Durbano · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Rock Crystal / Cristal de Roche Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start on a resinous, woody and smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top notes of orange blossom, cumin, coriander and cardamom give a spicy lift. Towards the heart, frankincense, myrrh and benzoin bring a resinous warmth. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leave a dry, earthy, woody finish, with smoky and oriental tones sitting in the background.

Attraction for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Avon · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Avon Attraction for Her Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, pear nectar and blackberry, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, black orchid and night-blooming jasmine bring the floral side forward, softened by musk. The base of praliné, vanilla and amber leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with cistus adding a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Initio Blessed Baraka and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir have a close profile.

Madison pour Femme

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, then softens into heliotrope, violet and vanilla: a floral, powdery fragrance for women. Its longevity is rated strong, while its sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. The citrus is bright at first. At the heart, Grasse jasmine, May rose and ylang-ylang build a floral body, with blackcurrant adding a fruity touch. Vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin leave a sweet, resinous, woody warmth underneath. Roja Parfums Love and Roja Parfums Harrods pour Femme have a close profile.

Velvet Passion Oud

8.2

Dolce & Gabbana · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Passion Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex oriental that sets fruity sweetness against spice and smoke. Shisha tobacco, shisha vapor and passion fruit open the top with a smoky sweetness. Rose and saffron bring a spiced warmth to the heart, while oud and cistus give the base a dark, powdery depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so those scores are tentative. The sweet, smoky build suits cooler weather and evenings best. French Avenue Azzure Aoud and Montale Aoud Safran have a close profile.

Scalo Porto Cervo Man

6.4

Acqua di Sardegna · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Acqua di Sardegna Scalo Porto Cervo Man is a men's fragrance with a floral, sweet core, shaded by woody, spicy, resinous and leathery tones and a gourmand streak. It opens with coffee, styrax, lemon and cistus, then moves into a heart of May rose, patchouli, cedarwood, lavender and vetiver. The base holds juniper, vanilla, amber, tonka bean and leather; the sweet, gourmand side comes forward over time, balanced by wood and leather. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, while summer and winter trail behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as masculine. Dior Fahrenheit Parfum and Bond No. 9 New Haarlem have a close profile.

Olong

7.5

Florascent · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Florascent Olong pairs the brightness of lemon and bergamot with oolong tea, making a fresh, green unisex scent. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a citrus lift. Osmanthus then adds a soft floral touch, while oolong tea keeps the scent green and lightly spicy. Cistus and cypress leave a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably on anyone. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Dior Cologne Royale have a close profile.

Leatherize

7.1

D.S. & Durga · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Speed Legends - Night Drive

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends - Night Drive is a men's fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character, pairing fruity sweetness with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Pink pepper, bergamot, sage and red ginger open with a spicy freshness. In the heart, blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness while cistus brings a resinous depth. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and amberwood, softened by tonka bean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. The overall rating is fairly high, while value for money is rated more moderately. Ex Nihilo Speed Legends and Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit have a close profile.

Fontaine Royale

6.7

slm - sous le manteau · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Black Sheep

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

House of Matriarch Black Sheep is a unisex scent that sets spice, resin and smoky woods against a floral, green frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it is also chosen for nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. Copal resin and cistus build the resinous, earthy core. Costus adds an animalic, leathery weight, and white pepper brings spice. Barley and clover carry the green and floral side and soften the edges.

Shéliane

6.6

Detaille

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Detaille Shéliane is a sweet, powdery feminine scent that sets a spicy, citrusy opening of clove, nutmeg and bergamot against a floral heart of jasmine and rose. It opens with clove, nutmeg and coriander for spice, brightened by lemon, bergamot and orange. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, iris and rose. In the dry-down, benzoin and vanilla sweeten it, while ambergris and cistus add depth. The overall impression is floral, fruity, oriental and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night-out wear. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Les Lions d'Arthes and Shangri La have a close profile.

Ambre Capucines

8.4

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Capucines is a unisex scent that links a spicy opening of thyme, cistus and coriander to the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and Peru balsam. The top notes are thyme, cistus, coriander and orange, giving a spicy, lightly citrusy start. At the heart, tonka bean, vanilla, heliotrope, geranium and patchouli add a sweet, powdery softness. In the base, Peru balsam, myrrh, vetiver and musk settle into a resinous, earthy dry-down. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. Perfumes with a close profile include Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Mythique.

Fleur de Maté

8.1

Versace · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Versace Fleur de Maté is a unisex fragrance with an earthy character, where a green, woody core is warmed by sweetness, resin and smoke. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few voters have rated each, so the picture is based on a small sample. It is described as unisex and sits comfortably on skin of any gender. The notes read as a single whole: maté absolute draws a green, slightly herbal line, while Atlas cedar and cypriol ground it in a woody, earthy base. Cistus, frankincense and patchouli add a resinous, smoky, spicy warmth, and the sweetness softens the dryness.

Sweet Agarwood

6.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sweet Agarwood is a resinous unisex scent that opens on coumarin and labdanum and sweetens into vanilla absolute, amber and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and evening wear, with night-out use close behind. On character, masculine leads, though a clear share also reads it as feminine. Coumarin and labdanum give a sweet opening. In the heart, cistus, labdanum and ambergris add a resinous, animal depth. The base is led by vanilla absolute, amber and benzoin, and the spicy, woody accords keep the sweetness from turning soft, with a leathery edge. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum and Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.