The Perfume Library

Kuwait

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Kuwait opens on citron and rosemary and settles into oud, vanilla and birch, a unisex scent that mixes floral and spicy sides with a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong. Most lean towards autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. In the character votes masculine leads, with feminine and classic trailing behind. It starts fresh and herbal with citron and rosemary. In the heart, heliotrope, Grasse jasmine, peach and May rose add a soft floral, fruity layer. The base dries down to oud, vanilla, birch and ambergris, smoky, resinous, sweet and slightly animalic. Roja Parfums Qatar and Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum have a close profile.

Notorious

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Boadicea the Victorious Notorious is a unisex scent that pairs sweet, gourmand warmth with spice, smoke and leather, and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and Sicilian mandarin orange, then deepens at the heart with dark chocolate, frankincense and cistus. Indian sandalwood, leather, patchouli and amber dominate the base, while green, earthy and smoky accents run through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as leaning masculine.

Dark Vinyl Musk

7.8

Bohoboco · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bohoboco Dark Vinyl Musk is a dark-toned unisex scent that sets resin, smoke and leather beneath a floral, spicy heart, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and it also gets worn at leisure. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with rose, sandalwood and cistus. In the heart, styrax, frankincense and balsamic notes add a resinous, smoky warmth. The base brings musk, amber, labdanum and leathery notes, and the powdery, woody side settles onto a leathery bed.

London

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums London is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with oregano, bergamot, lavender and sage, a cool, herbal start. Cistus and May rose add a soft floral note in the heart, then patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla take over the base. Clove, saffron and leather give it a spicy, faintly smoky edge; the overall impression is sweet, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are there too. Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Andaluiza

7.4

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Andaluiza is a unisex scent with an oriental lean, balancing a fruity, sweet body with spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet works for leisure time too. It sits between masculine and feminine, with a modern feel. Madagascan mandarin orange and pomegranate give it a fruity brightness. Cistus, Atlas cedar and vetiver ground that sweetness in a woody, spicy base. Tonkalactone® and ambergris soften the whole into something warm and slightly synthetic.

Palais Nizam

8.0

WienerBlut · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

WienerBlut Palais Nizam is a unisex scent that turns a fruity, sweet core dark with spice, resin and smoke, and suits fall and winter evenings. Prune and brandy sit at the centre, with saffron and davana adding a spicy edge to the sweetness. Oak wood and leather build a woody, smoky base, cistus brings a resinous warmth, and bergamot lifts the dense mix a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It is favoured most for nights out and evenings, and more voters read it as masculine than feminine. Laboratorio Olfattivo Nerotic and Clive Christian C: Woody Leather have a close profile.

Ambre Tibet

8.3

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Tibet is a sweet, smoky unisex scent in which patchouli, frankincense resin and smoked wood rest on ambergris and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it suits the season more than a particular gender. It opens cool and resinous with eucalyptus, davana and cistus. In the heart, patchouli, geranium and rose meet smoked wood, and the scent turns earthy and spicy. It dries down to a warm, sweet base of ambergris, musk, vanilla and sandalwood. Bois 1920 Real Patchouly and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Manhattan Midnight

8.6

City Rhythm · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

City Rhythm Manhattan Midnight is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, smoky and sweet woody-oriental body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern a distant second. The top opens with bergamot, violet leaf and cassia, fresh and green. The heart of cistus, frankincense, tea, chili and myrrh adds a spicy, smoky depth. It dries down to vanilla sweetness, vetiver and tobacco. City Rhythm Manhattan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Cœur de Vétiver Sacré have a close profile.

Leather Skies

7.2

AllSaints · 2019

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

AllSaints Leather Skies opens with frankincense and black pepper and carries leather at its heart, making a woody, smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following and summer least suited. Leisure, business and evening wear all fit it. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. The top notes of frankincense and black pepper give a resinous, spicy start. Leather takes over in the heart with a smoky, leathery feel. In the base, black sandalwood and cistus settle it into a woody, creamy ground, while the synthetic accord adds a soft, smooth texture.

Néroli d'Ispahan

7.9

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Néroli d'Ispahan is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes; daytime, leisure and business are the most common occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top holds ginger, elemi resin and green cardamom, with pink pepper, neroli and cistus in the heart and ambrox, white musk and patchouli underneath. A fresh, green, spicy opening moves into a soft, creamy floral stage and settles into a woody, lightly sweet base. Xerjoff Torino23 and Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot have a close profile.

Amour

8.4

Pierre de Velay · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pierre de Velay Amour is a powdery, chypre-built unisex scent that sets a bright citrus opening against a dense floral bouquet and a sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in spring, fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call its character feminine, with some classic and masculine votes too. Bergamot and kaffir lime open it up. The heart is led by jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom, with heliotrope and ylang-ylang making the florals creamy and powdery. In the base, labdanum, frankincense, vanilla and musk weigh heaviest, and the spicy, woody and green accents keep that sweetness dry. Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme and Roja Parfums Lilac have a close profile.

Theseus

6.9

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and powdery character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The top is bergamot, citrus fruits, black pepper, nutmeg and clary sage, with green notes keeping it bright. In the heart, jasmine, iris and cistus add a floral, resinous softness while vetiver and patchouli set the woody ground. The base of leather, tonka bean, musk and amber settles it into a warmer, powdery finish.

Cilice (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Euphorium Brooklyn

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, leather, cistus and honey. Cilice lasts strongly on skin and projects at a good level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it settles comfortably on either. The blend rests on a woody, leathery frame. Benzoin and honey soften it, while cistus and frankincense add resinous warmth. Birch tar brings the smoke, and cedar and papyrus carry a dry woodiness. Green and earthy touches join spicy clove, making the scent firm, heavy and full of character.

Alvise

8.1

Gritti · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gritti Alvise is a dark, sweet and spicy scent for men, deepened by woody, resinous and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with cistus, cinnamon, bergamot and cardamom for a spicy warmth. The heart brings leather and whisky, adding a smoky, leathery edge. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver dominate; vanilla and styrax settle the dry-down, balancing the sweetness with an earthy, resinous ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings leading the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. Amouage Interlude Man and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Or Black (1981) (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Pascal Morabito · 1981

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Pascal Morabito Or Black opens with bergamot, pepper and leather and settles on vetiver, amber and oakmoss, a dark masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Bergamot's freshness is quickly hardened by pepper, with leather close behind. In the heart, sage, benzoin and cistus add a resinous, smoky depth. The base of vetiver, amber, Tonkin musk and oakmoss deepens the earthy, animal, chypre character, while the spicy, woody frame runs throughout. Nina Ricci Phileas and Lancôme Balafre Brun have a close profile.

The Infidels

7.3

Agonist · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist The Infidels is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, sitting as easily on men as on women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less often for daytime or the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with clove, pink pepper and Sicilian lemon, a spicy brightness. The heart brings opoponax, myrrh, several jasmines and roses into a floral, resinous body. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settle the scent into a sweet, woody, slightly smoky warmth.

Eau d'Iparie

7.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Eau d'Iparie is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a resinous, smoky, sweet character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is chosen most for evenings, then for daily and leisure wear. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as balanced between the two. Pink pepper gives a spicy opening, which gives way to a heart of patchouli and cistus with an earthy, resinous feel. The base holds frankincense, myrrh, moss and vanilla; the vanilla sweetens it while the moss and resins keep it woody and smoky. Its profile is close to Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Avignon and Amouage Decision.

L'Être Aimé Homme

7.0

Divine · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Divine L'Être Aimé Homme opens with ginger, Provençal lavender absolute and bergamot, a green, spicy and woody fragrance for men. The top is fresh and herbal, with ginger, lavender, bergamot and basil. The heart brings celery, immortelle absolute and cardamom, adding a dry spiciness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cistus, patchouli and amber settles into an earthy, resinous, slightly leathery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, with winter and summer not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Ulrich Lang Nightscape have a close profile.

Lempicka Homme

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Lempicka Homme is a fresh, sweet gourmand for men, with floral and spicy touches running through it. It opens with absinth, aniseed and ivy, a cool, lightly anisic start. In the heart, rum, orgeat syrup, violet and violet wood sweeten it and add a soft floral note. The base of musk, vanilla, cedarwood and cistus closes creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern side as well. Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin and Frédéric Haldimann Plaisir de Frédéric have a close profile.

Potion Blue Cadet

6.7

Dsquared² · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Honey Oud

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Honey Oud is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and honeycomb, then moves into patchouli, rose and oud at the heart. The base holds musk, cistus, vanilla and amber. The sweet, gourmand side is tempered by spicy, woody and resinous accords, leaving an earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters lean towards a masculine reading. Floris Honey Oud and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Fort Royal

7.5

Le Couvent · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Fort Royal is a unisex fragrance where a fruity, sweet character leans on spice and resinous warmth, with a creamy, woody side that suits fall and winter evenings. The top notes are pink pepper and orange, pairing a spicy lift with a fruity freshness. Cistus in the heart adds a resinous depth. In the base, patchouli, benzoin absolute and vanilla take over, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, which fits its unisex nature. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Peccato Nobile have a close profile.

Ambra & Vaniglia

7.9

Sireta Collection

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sireta Collection Ambra & Vaniglia is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's scent built around Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and Siam benzoin; it has been discontinued. It opens with thyme, eucalyptus and nutmeg, a spicy, slightly fresh start that caramel begins to sweeten. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Indian sandalwood and Texas cedar form a woody base, softened by peach blossom and Somalian frankincense. It dries down to Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and white musk: powdery, creamy and resinous, with an oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Erbario Toscano Vaniglia Piccante / Spicy Vanilla and Réminiscence Vanille Santal have a close profile.

Bohemian Spice

7.5

April Aromatics · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

April Aromatics Bohemian Spice is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and resinous character, sweet and lightly smoky, suited to cold seasons and evenings out. Spices and Sicilian orange shape the first impression, yet the scent sits between a fruity sweetness and an earthy, woody base. Cistus and the Omani and Somalian frankincense add resinous warmth, vanilla and Peru balsam soften it, and Madagascan vetiver with Indian sandalwood give it a dry, smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Those after a close profile can look at April Aromatics Precious Woods and Jovoy Psychédélique.