The Perfume Library

Carven C'est Paris ! (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Carven · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Carven C'est Paris ! Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's scent that opens on Argentinian lemon, Moroccan rosemary and Italian cypress. Lemon and rosemary give the opening a bright lift, while cypress adds a dry, resinous greenery. In the heart, Egyptian violet leaf absolute and French lavender lead, with hazelnut sweetening it slightly. The base settles on moss, Virginia cedar, cistus, patchouli and sandalwood, a woody, earthy foundation. Citrus and aquatic accords keep it fresh, with spicy and woody tones in the background. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the small number of ratings makes these only a rough guide. Its fresh build suits everyday wear. Jaguar Classic Electric Sky and Azzaro Azzaro Sport have a close profile.

A Day in My Life

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes A Day in My Life opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and rose, making a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits daytime and office hours. The pink pepper's spice and the mandarin's brightness meet rose at the start. Towards the heart, lily of the valley and rose absolute add a floral, green softness, while elemi resin brings a slightly resinous edge. In the base, cistus absolute, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent onto a warm, woody foundation. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear and business are the leading occasions, followed by leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Phlur Améline and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) have a close profile.

Neon Amber (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Molton Brown · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Neon Amber Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet opening over a woody, powdery and slightly smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards night-out and evening wear, though it sits close to daily, leisure and business use too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, somewhere in between. Violet leaf, mandarin orange and pink pepper open fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedar leaf and tonka bean absolute soften and sweeten the scent. The base of cedarwood, cistus absolute and ambroxan leaves a woody, powdery, faintly smoky trail. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Madly Kenzo! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Kakigori - Plum Cream

7.4

Obvious · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Obvious Kakigori - Plum Cream is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and daily wear lead the occasions. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine, and voters mostly call it modern. The fruity, gourmand side comes from davana and rum absolute. The heart holds cistus absolute, immortelle absolute and umeboshi, while cypriol, oak wood and Saffiano™ in the base pull it towards spicy, woody and leathery tones. A creamy sweetness softens it all. Parfums de Marly Eragon and Amouage Sindbad have a close profile.

Infanta en Flor

7.2

Arquiste · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arquiste Infanta en Flor is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and powdery shades, softened by a mild sweet, spicy warmth; it reads as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while evening and night-out use sit further back. It carries no strong gender lean. The top opens with cistus, bergamot and immortelle; the heart brings orange blossom absolute, Moroccan rose, Spanish leather and French jasmine concrete. In the dry-down, Venezuelan tonka bean, musk, cistus absolute and benzoin round it off and sweeten it. Its profile is close to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Narcisse and Amouage Lyric Man.

Oud Excelsa

7.7

Caron · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Caron Oud Excelsa is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh brightness with a woody, spicy character, with floral and oriental touches alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most of those who rated longevity found it high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The profile suits both men and women. Vietnamese oud, Atlas cedar, Finnish birch wood and Guatemala cardamom lead the notes, while Ethiopian and Colombian coffee and Bulgarian rose soften that woody frame. As a whole the scent carries both a synthetic sheen and an oriental warmth. It shares a close profile with Pana Dora Stricker and Nomenclature holy_wood.

Oud in Oak

5.8

Scents of Wood · 2020

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Scents of Wood Oud in Oak is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, saffron and oud. The notes read as a single whole: cardamom and saffron bring the spice, cistus absolute and myrrh add a resinous depth, and grapefruit lightens the weight a little. The woody, smoky, spicy and green accords lead, while the animal and synthetic touches stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and evenings, with night outs close behind. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative.

Beyond the Pashtun Summit

8.2

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Beyond the Pashtun Summit is a unisex scent built around hashish, oud and leather, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. It opens with hashish, pomegranate and davana, a fruity sweetness set against a smoky backdrop. The heart of labdanum, naswar, cistus absolute and poppy adds a resinous, spicy warmth. Oud, leather, sandalwood and deer musk in the base deepen the woody, leathery side. Voters find both its longevity and sillage strong, so it lingers on skin and fills the air around you. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Byredo Tobacco Mandarin and Clive Christian C: Woody Leather have a close profile.

Langston

8.1

Harlem Perfume Co. · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Harlem Perfume Co. Langston is a gourmand unisex scent that sets chocolate and candied apple against the warmth of cinnamon. It opens with chocolate, candied apple and Ceylonese cinnamon, while citrus and fruity accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy. In the heart, orris root, night-blooming jasmine, cistus absolute and orange brandy add a powdery, floral depth. It dries down to sandalwood, vanilla, musk and tonka bean, creamy and woody. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather. It reads comfortably on anyone, whether masculine or feminine. Profumum Roma Dolce Artica and Kayali Chocolate Oud | 11 have a close profile.

The Scent Parfum Edition for Her

7.3

Hugo Boss · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hugo Boss The Scent Parfum Edition for Her is a feminine scent that moves from a fresh, floral start to a sweet, gourmand base. Freesia and peach give the opening a fresh, fruity lightness. In the heart, osmanthus absolute carries the floral side on. Roasted cocoa and cistus absolute then sweeten the dry-down, with creamy, lightly smoky and leathery tones coming forward. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin through the day without overwhelming. It reads feminine. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Her and Guerlain Pêche Mirage have a close profile.

Hautbois

7.7

Élisire · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Élisire Hautbois is a unisex perfume built on Ceylonese cinnamon, cypriol and patchouli, giving a leathery, smoky and spicy character. Hautbois wears with strong longevity and strong sillage; voters rate both highly, though the vote count is small, so this impression is tentative. Being unisex, it suits anyone who wants a dense scent that is noticed in a room. It opens with Ceylonese cinnamon, ylang-ylang and chamomile. In the heart, cypriol, Provençal honey, Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver and gaiac wood form a woody, earthy body that the honey sweetens. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Oud Assafi™, cistus absolute and Woodleather® leaves a resinous, animalic, leathery trail. Its profile is close to Santi Burgas Oud de Burgas and Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud.

Mizunara

7.9

Parfum Satori · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Satori Mizunara is a fresh, green scent for men that settles into a spicy, woody and oriental base. The top holds cognac, neroli, galbanum and lavender, with rosemary and clary sage adding an herbal lift. Cypress, patchouli and juniper form the heart. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and amber join labdanum and tolu balm, pulling the scent towards a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. The overall rating is fairly high. Despite its floral and spicy touches, it reads masculine. Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Strellson Club have a close profile.

Red Velvet

8.4

Womo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Womo Red Velvet is a unisex scent that pairs mugwort and jasmine with cistus absolute, leather and tobacco leaf, moving from a fresh floral start to a smoky, leathery heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters don't settle on one season: fall leads slightly, but all four are close. Leisure and daily wear come first, with business and evening not far behind. Mugwort and jasmine open fresh and floral. In the heart, cistus absolute, leather and tobacco leaf build a spicy, resinous, smoky character. Gaiac wood, patchouli and amber close it with a woody, sweet warmth.

Fire

7.2

The Maker · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

The Maker Fire is a unisex scent built around juniper berry, tobacco and Tahitian vanilla, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. It opens with juniper berry, rum absolute and frankincense, a resinous start with a boozy edge. In the heart, tobacco, saffron and cistus absolute add a spicy, smoky warmth. The base of tonka bean absolute, Australian sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla settles into a creamy, woody sweetness. The overall impression is warm and dense, leaning sweet, with a synthetic feel in the background.

Mata Hari

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2010

Floral · Green · Fruity

DSH Perfumes Mata Hari is a floral, green-edged perfume for women, set on a sweet, spicy and resinous base. It opens with a fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and orange, sharpened by green galbanum. The heart is a rich floral built from ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose, with clove and cinnamon adding spice. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and tobacco pull it towards a sweet, woody, resinous finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a warm, dense trail without filling the room, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It is a women's fragrance that suits those who like oriental and floral styles.

Sagesse de Salomon

6.4

Reine de Saba · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Impression Patchouli Heart No.2

8.1

Ostens · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Poplars and Planes (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

DSH Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Poplars and Planes Eau de Parfum is a green, resinous unisex scent built around green mandarin, poplar bud and Bulgarian rose absolute. It opens with green mandarin, petitgrain and leaf green, while pine needle absolute adds a sharp, woody edge. The heart centres on rose, beeswax and hay absolute, with poplar bud and oak wood keeping it green. The base turns sweet, earthy and slightly smoky through tolu balm, labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. DSH Perfumes Seve de Pin and The Voices of Trees have a close profile.

Selection - Modern Dandy

7.1

Pino Silvestre · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pino Silvestre Selection - Modern Dandy is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère for men, with a clean, herbal character. It opens with lime, cardamom and violet absolute, while rosemary, thyme and Provençal lavender in the heart give it a green, aromatic line. Patchouli, cistus absolute and fir balsam absolute settle it onto a woody, resinous base, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. Its fresh, citrusy build suits daytime wear for anyone who wants a calm, clean scent. Ferrari Pure Lavender and Loewe Solo Esencial have a close profile.

E-lectron / ἤλεκτρον

8.3

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Angelos Créations Olfactives E-lectron / ἤλεκτρον is a floral, sweet unisex fragrance built around blackcurrant, osmanthus and white chocolate. It opens with blackcurrant, elemi resin, coriander seed, black pepper and cardamom, a spicy fruitiness. In the heart, ambrette seed, osmanthus, immortelle, orris butter and cocoa turn the floral side creamy and sweet. The base rests on ambreine, cistus, tonka bean, Indian sandalwood, benzoin and patchouli, woody, resinous and earthy, with white chocolate softening it. Sweetness leads, yet the spice and earthy tones keep it balanced. Prada Some Velvet Morning and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dark Florum have a close profile.

Point Dume for Men

8.8

David Rothschild

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

David Rothschild Point Dume for Men opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and violet leaf, then moves towards leather and woody notes, making it a fresh men's fragrance. The opening is led by citrus and the green coolness of violet leaf. In the heart, leather, nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood soften it, and the accords also carry aquatic and floral sides. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. It is positioned as a men's scent. Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Place Dauphine have a close profile.

Le Parfum

8.1

Claus Porto · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Claus Porto Le Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs the bright citrus of orange, bergamot and lemon with watermelon and green fig. Longevity and sillage both come out at a moderate level, though with few ratings behind them these figures are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. No season or occasion preferences are available, so nothing more can be said on when to wear it. The top notes of orange, bergamot and lemon give a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, watermelon and green fig add a fruity, green softness. The base of cedarwood, cistus absolute, angelica seed and frankincense settles it onto a woody, spicy and resinous footing.

Patchouli 01

8.3

Swiss Arabian · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Swiss Arabian Patchouli 01 is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men, softened by fruity and sweet touches. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no votes on season or occasion, it is hard to say where it sits best; its fresh, sweet character is easy to wear day to day. The top opens with blackcurrant, grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom, with pink pepper, lavender and aquatic notes rounding out the freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, mint, pineapple and geranium add a fruity softness. The base brings vanilla and tonka bean sweetness, while patchouli, cashmere wood and oak wood give it a woody footing.

Ylang Ambrato

7.2

Gucci · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Gucci Ylang Ambrato is a unisex scent that opens bright with citrus and flowers, then settles onto a sweet, resinous and woody base. It begins with bergamot, neroli and black pepper, where the citrus freshness carries a spicy edge. In the heart, Madagascan ylang-ylang is softened by benzoin and tonka bean absolute, while pimento leaf keeps the spice in the background. The base brings tolu balm, oak wood, tobacco and cistus to the front, and with opoponax it dries down to a creamy, powdery, sweet warmth. A green thread runs through the whole development. Its profile is close to Pierre de Velay Amour and Nicolaï Ambre Cashmere Intense.