The Perfume Library

Angeliki / Αγγελική

8.8

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Angelos Créations Olfactives Angeliki / Αγγελική is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as unisex. It opens bright with apricot, aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart builds a floral body from lilac, damask rose, freesia and lily of the valley. The base turns resinous, earthy and animalic, with sandalwood, oud, tolu balm and oakmoss.

Gianfranco Ferré (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Gianfranco Ferré · 1984

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Eau de Toilette is a dense floral scent with green and spicy edges, made for women, classic in style and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and fewer choose summer. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. About half of voters call it feminine, and some also find it classic. It opens with hyacinth, tuberose, orange blossom and bergamot. The heart brings rose, carnation and orchid. In the base, sandalwood, amber and musk form a woody, resinous foundation. The floral character deepens with sweet, fruity and animalic touches. Chloé Chloé and Salvador Dali Dali have a close profile.

Furyo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Jacques Bogart · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Jacques Bogart Furyo Eau de Toilette is a classic men's scent that pairs a floral, spicy streak with a sweet, powdery and animalic base, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top holds coriander, bergamot, lavender and green notes, and the heart moves to jasmine, geranium, cinnamon and thyme. The base is dominated by vetiver, amber, civet, patchouli and oakmoss, with vanilla and musk sweetening it. Among the accords, oriental, resinous, smoky and leathery tones stand out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Half call its character masculine, and a good share call it classic. Calvin Klein Obsession (Eau de Parfum) and Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Irth (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Nabeel · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Nabeel Irth Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits winter and autumn evenings. It opens with damask rose, coffee, cinnamon and peach, the fruity sweetness held in check by spice. Toward the heart, cedarwood, jasmine and oud come in, and the floral side settles onto a woody, smoky base. Vanilla, amber and labdanum soften it in the end. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evenings and nights out lead, while daytime wear trails behind. It leans masculine but works as a unisex scent.

Eau de Patou (1976)

8.2

Jean Patou · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Patou Eau de Patou is a fresh, citrusy chypre, green, floral and lightly spicy, a daytime women's scent that has since been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and office use close behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. The top has orange and citrus fruits. In the heart, Indian cress, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and pepper build a floral, lightly spicy body. The base of musk, amber, civet and oakmoss settles it into a woody chypre with an animal edge. Jasper Conran Mistress and Vivienne Westwood Libertine have a close profile.

Homa

7.6

Prin · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Homa is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that sets goatskin, hay absolute and Indian oud against spices and white flowers. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are not rare. Goatskin, civet and hyraceum give it an animal depth, while hay, mushrooms and ash tree lay an earthy, woody base. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring spicy warmth, and jasmine, tuberose and champaca soften the floral side. Frankincense and myrrh add a dark, resinous smokiness. Parfum Prissana Thichila and The Fragrance Engineers Sohrab have a close profile.

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.

Flora & Fauna

8.4

Rogue · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Rogue Flora & Fauna is a unisex chypre built on oakmoss, amber and leather, with civet and patchouli beside them; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss and patchouli give it an earthy, green base. Leather and civet add an animalic, leathery edge, while labdanum and amber soften it with resinous warmth. Dried apricot brings a fruity sweetness and bergamot a citrus lift. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Its profile is close to Rochas Macassar and Mugler Chyprissime.

Nocturnal Poetry

7.9

Prin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prin Nocturnal Poetry is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting floral and animal sides next to each other. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night out are the occasions it is picked for most. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Slightly more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. The notes read as one whole: jasmine and damask rose absolute lay a floral base, while tobacco and hay absolute, leather, cumin and coffee pull it towards a spicy, earthy tone. Beeswax, frankincense, myrrh and oud add a sweet, resinous, woody warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace.

Daydream

7.1

Pana Dora · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pana Dora Daydream is a floral, chypre-leaning unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and reads as open to both. The top is fruity and spiced, with blackcurrant, peach, cardamom and coriander. In the heart, narcissus, tuberose and orris root build a floral core, while oakmoss gives the chypre character. The base turns sweet and earthy with vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli. Sonia Rykiel Le Parfum and Guerlain Chypre Fatal have a close profile.

Nimitr / นิมิตร

8.3

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nimitr / นิมิตร is a floral, green and smoky chypre built around oakmoss, patchouli, leather and birch tar. Nimitr wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Classified as a men's fragrance, most votes call it masculine or classic. Jasmine absolute, hyacinth and gardenia form a floral base, while galbanum and bay leaf add a green edge. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, and frankincense and labdanum a resinous warmth. Leather, birch tar and tobacco give it a smoky, leathery character, with civet and castoreum adding an animalic depth.

Krazy Krizia (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Krizia · 1991

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Krazy Krizia Eau de Toilette is a green, floral women's fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy base, best suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, basil and galbanum give it a fresh, green start, while mandarin orange, lemon and peach soften it with a fruity edge. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose and carnation build the floral core. The base is led by vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli, and the dry-down turns powdery, resinous and faintly animal. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Loewe Gala and Dana Incognito have a close profile.

Veilleur de Nuit

8.0

Serge Lutens · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet floral core with animalic warmth and a distinctly gourmand side. Tuberose and dark chocolate come forward together, while civet, castoreum and musk add an animalic, creamy depth and vetiver stays in the background as a dry, earthy edge. The overall impression is a spicy, powdery, resinous oriental with a gourmand streak: heavy, sweet and warm. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasions that lead are evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac and Zara Femme (2013) have a close profile.

Transilvania

6.7

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Transilvania is a sweet, floral unisex scent with fruity and animalic touches, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with angelica, black cherry and rose oxide, fruity and floral from the start. The heart of tuberose, jasmine, honey and immortelle makes a sweet floral bouquet. In the base, coumarin, civet, patchouli, musk, oud, vanilla and opoponax dry down, and the woody and animalic side takes over.

Casablanca

8.9

St. Clair Scents · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

St. Clair Scents Casablanca is a unisex perfume that sets a bright citrus opening against dense white florals and an animalic chypre base. Blackcurrant bud, pink grapefruit and red mandarin orange give the opening a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine make the floral side richer. Vetiver, civet and oakmoss build the chypre base, while musk and labdanum add a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Cartier Panthère de Cartier and Atkinsons Bizarre have a close profile.

Sacred Tobacco

8.2

Extra Virgo · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Extra Virgo Sacred Tobacco is a heavy, dense unisex tobacco scent that pairs spice and smoke with an animal warmth; it has been discontinued. Ceylonese cinnamon and Indonesian clove draw a spicy frame, while Virginia and Cuban tobacco absolutes sit at the centre. Birch tar adds smoke and leather, civet and castoreum lean the scent toward the animal side, and Indian sandalwood softens that roughness with a creamy, woody touch. Resinous and earthy accents stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Rook Perfumes Rook and Sonoma Scent Studio Fireside Intense have a close profile.

Homeros (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Homeros is a spicy, smoky unisex perfume built around oud, ambergris and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, blue cypress and cedarwood alongside animalic civet and castoreum. In the heart, Persian rose, saffron, osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral softness. The base settles into oud, patchouli, cocoa and tobacco, which gives it an earthy, resinous and leathery character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, but it is a unisex perfume. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Homeros: Saigon and Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen.

Oud Maximus (2018) (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Bortnikoff Oud Maximus is a resinous, spicy unisex scent built around rose and oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift of bergamot, orange and cardamom, while pink pepper and jasmine sambac link it to a spiced floral heart. In the middle, May rose, Indian rose and rose attar dominate, with clove and tonka bean adding warmth. The base settles into Indian, Vietnamese and Borneo oud softened by tolu balm and vanilla, with birch tar, civet and deer musk giving it an animalic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is favoured for evenings, leisure and nights out, and hardly at all for the office. Masculine votes lead, though a fair share call it feminine.

Notorious Oud

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

D.S. & Durga Notorious Oud puts Indonesian oud, French lavender absolute and Bulgarian rose front and centre in a warm, smoky, faintly animalic unisex scent. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with white galbanum, camphor and Afghan saffron, a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, oud, lavender and rose come together, the floral and sweet side resting on a woody, resinous ground. The base of civet, Cetalox® and Egyptian papyrus leaves a leathery, animalic warmth.

Douleur!

6.3

Bogue · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bogue Douleur! is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suits leisure time and evenings, and has been discontinued. Spearmint, rosemary and lavender give it a fresh, herbal feel, while damask rose and melon add floral and fruity touches. Cotton candy, caramel and vanilla bring sweetness, and oakmoss, cedarwood and sandalwood set a woody base. Civet and acetate add an animal, synthetic edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits in between. Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street and Chabaud Fleur de Figuier have a close profile.

Teatro alla Scala (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Krizia · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Krizia Teatro alla Scala Eau de Parfum is a dense, chypre-built floral where rose, jasmine and tuberose meet spice, resin and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It wears strong, with powerful longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Bergamot, aldehydes and coriander open it bright and fruity. The heart is dominated by rose, jasmine, tuberose and carnation. Patchouli, benzoin, frankincense and oakmoss carry the base into a sweet, smoky, animal warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Agaressence (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Brecourt · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Agaressence Eau de Parfum is an oriental for women that pairs a floral, fruity body with a sweet, spicy and woody base. It opens with blackcurrant, plum and saffron, while pink pepper and oud add a spicy edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and rose give it a floral body. The base is led by civet, gurjum balsam and oud, and the dry-down runs woody and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Marc Gebauer Red Sand and Montale Red Aoud.

Aran / อรัญ

8.1

Prin · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Aran / อรัญ is a green, smoky and leathery chypre built around goatskin, oakmoss and saffron. It is unisex and has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as more masculine and classic. Goatskin and leather meet the earthy green of oakmoss and vetiver. Saffron and cardamom add spice, while oud, frankincense and tobacco give a smoky, resinous feel. Sandalwood, civet and castoreum bring an animalic depth. Pryn Parfum Aranyaka and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Marions Nous (2014)

7.2

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Floral · Green · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Marions Nous is a floral, powdery, slightly animalic women's scent with a classic feel, suited to spring and autumn days or evenings out. It opens on jasmine, rose, orange blossom and hyacinth in a full bouquet. In the heart, clove, iris and aldehydes add a spicy, powdery edge to the florals. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean, Tonkin musk and civet settles into a soft, woody, animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with nights out, evenings and leisure time leading the occasions. Most find it feminine and classic. Caron Narcisse Blanc and Girard Lysval have a close profile.