The Perfume Library

mb03

7.6

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke mb03 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, spicy start against a resinous, smoky and woody body. Elemi resin, red pepper and Roman chamomile sit in the heart, while ambergris, patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense carry the base. Musk and styrax soften the depth, and the woody, oriental accords keep the spice in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a good share read it as feminine. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Avignon and Ojar Encens Cuivre have a close profile.

Pegaso

7.0

Etro · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Pegaso is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear through the day and at the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with citron, bergamot and neroli for a bright start. Pepper, iris and basil bring a green, spicy heart. In the base, cedarwood, cistus and benzoin settle it into a soft, woody finish. Courrèges Colognes Imaginaires - 2060 Cedar Pulp and Givenchy Eau de Givenchy (2018) have a close profile.

Flower Fusion

7.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Flower Fusion is a floral, sweet women's fragrance, with a powdery, creamy softness and a touch of spice and oriental warmth. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and freesia carry the floral side, while damask rose and Provençal violet add a powdery finish. Lemon and ginger give it some lift, and patchouli, cistus and labdanum add depth. Bourbon vanilla pulls it together into something creamy and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Beauté du Diable

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Beauté du Diable is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting floral and green notes over spice and wood. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split, so it sits genuinely in between. The top notes of Italian lemon, coriander, absinth and gin open sharp. Towards the heart, clove, geranium and ylang-ylang add a floral, spicy warmth. In the base, Haitian vetiver, cistus and gaiac wood give the finish an earthy, resinous and slightly smoky weight.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Or Encens

8.1

Issey Miyake · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Or Encens is a spicy, smoky and leathery men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and the colder months; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than office or daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, while some call it classic. It opens with rose, labdanum and cistus, then moves into cumin, pink pepper and spices. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, leather and dark woods, with floral and resinous touches softening a woody, smoky core. Amouage Myths Man and Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante have a close profile.

Tempio d'Acqua

7.0

Casamorati · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Casamorati Tempio d'Acqua is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some also pick it for evenings and nights out. Voters split between feminine, modern and masculine, so it doesn't sit in one gender camp. It opens with mandarin orange, peach and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. The heart of cistus, Mahonial® and fennel adds a floral, slightly spicy turn. In the base, ambroxan, vanilla and myrrh sweeten it and bring a creamy softness.

Story of your Life

6.4

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Story of your Life is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, and suits anyone who likes the warmth of something fresh from the oven. It opens with cistus, davana and Siam benzoin, which give a resinous, spicy warmth. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, laurel and brioche pull the sweetness towards a creamy side. Vanilla absolute, vanilla, rum and amberwood close it with a soft, woody sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate; most pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. Leisure and evening wear get the most votes, while feminine, masculine and modern readings are close together. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Aholic Forbidden Fuel have a similar profile.

L'Oudh

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh is a unisex scent built around Laotian oud, castoreum, styrax and myrrh, with a smoky, resinous and animalic character. It stays dense and dark from start to finish. Oud, patchouli and Java vetiver lay an earthy base, while tobacco and castoreum add a leathery edge. Jasmine and rose absolute and Mysore sandalwood soften that edge a little, but the spicy, woody side always dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is most often placed in the evening or on a night out. Many find it masculine. Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Love and Tears Surrender (Perfume)

6.3

Kilian · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Love and Tears Surrender is a fresh, green-leaning unisex perfume built on oakmoss, jasmine and galbanum; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and petitgrain give it a citrus brightness, which galbanum and cypress turn green. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom add a sweet floral side, while oakmoss and cedar make the woody, lightly spicy foundation. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Miller Harris La Pluie and Tom Ford Vert Bohème have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) (2017)

8.0

Lolita Lempicka · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

1 Million Golden Oud

8.1

Rabanne · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron, black pepper and nutmeg over oud, leather and cedarwood. It opens with bergamot and spices, then gurjum balsam, patchouli and sandalwood soften the middle. Leather, cistus, cedarwood and oud form the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read its character as masculine. Fragrance World Million Golden Oud and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Aurum

7.7

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Aurum is a unisex fragrance that sets chocolate, strawberry and vanilla beneath a bright opening of orange, bergamot and Bulgarian rose, reading floral, sweet and gourmand. Aurum wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine split almost evenly. The opening of Brazilian orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot is bright and fruity, softened by Bulgarian rose. In the heart, Omani frankincense, labdanum, cistus, chocolate and strawberry build a resinous, sweet warmth. The base of oud, heliotrope, Singapore patchouli, oakmoss and Bourbon vanilla leaves a creamy, woody and slightly animalic trail. Kemi Aurum and Xerjoff Ether have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Parfum pour Homme

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that most voters place in the evening and on nights out, leaning towards fall and spring; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Some wear it by day or at the office, but evenings dominate. It opens with lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, a fresh citrus start. Plum and cistus in the heart add a sweet, resinous softness. In the base, pepper, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and oud build a woody, spicy and smoky floor. Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2007 and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Raman pour Homme have a close profile.

Perseveranza

6.3

Xerjoff · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Perseveranza is a unisex scent that pairs a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy, woody backbone. It opens with pimento, citron and ginger, a bright, lively start with a faint fruity edge. In the heart, vetiver, elemi resin and clove pull that freshness towards something earthier and spicier. At the base, cistus, styrax and tonka bean soften everything and add a resinous warmth. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and office use also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it modern. Those after a close profile could also look at The Dua Brand Spirit of Perseverance and Sospiro Mezzo.

oudVanille

7.9

Franck Olivier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Franck Olivier oudVanille is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets raspberry and orange against a warm base of vanilla, benzoin and labdanum. It wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though many vote it feminine. It opens fruity with raspberry and orange. The heart turns floral, spicy and woody with rose, cardamom, patchouli and sandalwood. The base settles into a gourmand, smoky, oriental warmth of vanilla, cistus and benzoin.

Secret Tryst

8.1

Fragrance Du Bois · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Secret Tryst is a floral and sweet unisex scent with spicy, woody edges, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top opens with saffron, Indian cardamom and bergamot, spice leading and bergamot lightening it a little. In the heart, jasmine and rose build the floral side while cedarwood and vetiver give it a woody base. Vanilla leaves a creamy sweetness underneath, and cistus, patchouli and frankincense add a resinous, earthy, faintly smoky trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly in between. Beaufort Acrasia and Jeroboam Ambra have a close profile.

Golestan

7.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes Golestan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and lemon zest over orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. It opens with bergamot and lemon zest as a citrus lift, while cinnamon and ylang-ylang add a spicy, floral warmth. The heart builds a full floral body from orange blossom, tuberose and rose absolute. In the base, vanilla leads, with woods, ambergris, patchouli and cistus giving it a resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It tilts somewhat feminine, but plenty of voters call it masculine. Roja Parfums Aoud and Xerjoff Esquel have a close profile.

Barkhane

7.1

Téo Cabanel · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Téo Cabanel Barkhane is a spicy, resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, which fades quickly, while curry, cumin and geranium in the heart give it a spicy, slightly earthy frame. The base rests on oud, myrrh, cistus and patchouli, sweetened and softened by vanilla, tonka bean and musk, with immortelle and vetiver staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, while summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Jeroboam Ambra and Roja Parfums Aoud have a close profile.

Sandalwood (Cologne)

7.9

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Fresh · Floral · Green

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood is a cologne with a fresh, green and woody fougère character, classic in style and aimed at men. It opens with lavender, rosemary, geranium and liquidambar, while fern, orange blossom and carnation add a soft floral heart. The base of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cistus sets down a woody, earthy and lightly spicy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office about equally. More than half of voters call it masculine, and many find it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Al Haramain Naeem have a close profile.

Ambre (2016)

8.4

L'Occitane en Provence · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Occitane en Provence Ambre is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a warm, powdery and creamy character that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, leisure and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as feminine slightly more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with freesia and bergamot, with tonka bean, plum and cistus in the heart. The base holds amber, vanilla, musk, vetiver and cedar. A floral freshness at the start gives way to a gourmand sweetness and resinous warmth. Laura Mercier Ambre Passion and Fragonard Rose Ambre have a close profile.

Tellus

6.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Tellus is a green, woody unisex scent built around cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes, and it has been discontinued. It opens with cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes. In the heart, lily, costus and moss add a damp, green feel. The base of ambroxan, fir balsam and cistus settles into a resinous, woody finish, with spicy and animal accords staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Pineward Fanghorn II and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

Patchouliful

7.5

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Patchouliful is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, woods and an earthy patchouli streak. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a minor pick. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, while still working for business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Cinnamon, bergamot and clove open it with a warm, spicy lift. At the heart are orris absolute, frangipani and patchouli, where the floral side is softened by earthy patchouli. Musk, cedarwood and cistus build a sweet, resinous, woody base. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Serge Lutens Cèdre have a close profile.

Speakeasy

7.1

Frapin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin Speakeasy is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange, rum and lime against a sweet, smoky base of tobacco, tonka bean and labdanum. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets the smallest share. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it works for the office too. More voters call it masculine, but a good number read it as feminine. It opens with orange and lime citrus warmed by rum, and davana adds a soft, fruity touch. Mint and geranium in the heart keep it fresh with a floral edge. As it dries, tobacco, tonka bean, labdanum and styrax pull it towards a gourmand, resinous, leathery warmth, with white musk softening the base into powder.

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.