The Perfume Library

Don Morisco - The Oud Man and the Sea

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Ensar Oud Don Morisco - The Oud Man and the Sea is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built on Papua, Sri Lankan, Sumatran and Malayan oud, set against rose, osmanthus and cocoa. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the ratings should be read with some caution. It is unisex and sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: four oud origins, Japanese rose otto, frankincense and tobacco form a woody, smoky core. Cocoa and vanilla sweeten it, clove and Bengal pepper add spice, and mitti attar brings an earthy tone.

Oud Rex: Terengganu

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu is a resinous, smoky and animalic oud scent, with floral and sweet facets that give it a heavy, oriental character. It is a unisex perfume. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud form a smoky, woody ground, and civet adds an animalic depth. Saffron and clove bring spice, while Bourbon vanilla and cocoa add sweetness. Tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose carry the floral side, and pear lends a soft fruity touch.

V for Vetiver

6.6

Fort & Manlé · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fort & Manlé V for Vetiver is a sweet, spicy woody-earthy scent, made for both men and women, that leans towards evenings and nights out. It is built on a woody, earthy base of oak wood, cedarwood and vetiver. Cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth, while cocoa and vanilla sweeten it. Rose and black cherry bring a fruity floral note that softens the dryness, and frankincense adds a resinous depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for nights out, leisure time and evenings, with office wear well behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

L'Oud Marin

7.5

Maksim Perfume · 2025

Aquatic · Green · Sweet

Maksim Perfume L'Oud Marin is a unisex scent that opens on kelp and laminaria and settles into a base of oud, vanilla and ambergris. The top notes of kelp and laminaria give an aquatic, green start. In the heart, styrax, cocoa, amyris and nagarmotha pull that coolness towards something resinous, earthy and faintly sweet. The base of vetiver, Virginia cedar wood and oud builds a woody frame, while vanilla adds creaminess and beeswax and ambergris bring an animal warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts a long time. The number of votes is small, so this impression is not conclusive.

Elfe Noir

7.6

Les Contes · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Contes Elfe Noir is a feminine scent that opens on cocoa and blood orange, then leans gourmand with dark chocolate and hazelnut. The top pairs cocoa with blood orange for a fruity sweetness. In the heart, jasmine adds a soft floral touch while dark chocolate and hazelnut bring out the gourmand side. The base of powdery notes, heliotrope and musk settles into a creamy, powdery finish, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure time, and the office gets the fewest votes. It reads as a feminine perfume. Amouage Love Delight and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum have a close profile.

CH Kings

6.8

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera CH Kings is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character with spice and a light sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it suits someone who wants a soft trail through the day rather than a scent that fills the room. There is not enough information on seasons or occasions to say where it fits best. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper, cardamom and violet, spicy and lightly floral. In the heart, coffee, Provençal lavender, cocoa, clary sage and pineapple bring green and fruity shades. In the base, tonka bean, amber and musk sweeten and soften the whole.

Decadent Wonder

7.6

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Decadent Wonder is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex fragrance built around rose, vanilla and cocoa. It opens with ginger, cinnamon and mandarin orange, a lively spice-and-citrus start softened by rose water. The heart brings rose, jasmine and heliotrope, adding a floral, powdery feel. The base of rum, vanilla, cocoa and cypriol settles into a creamy, gourmand, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also suits daily use. Amouage Love Delight and Anfar Sunset in Dubai have a close profile.

Elphaba Enchanted (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ariana Grande · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Elphaba Enchanted Eau de Parfum is a fruity, gourmand scent that opens with freesia, black plum and green apple and deepens into vanilla, cocoa and oud. It starts with a fruity entrance of freesia, black plum and green apple. In the heart, bourbon vanilla, datura and cocoa move it towards a sweet, creamy side. The base of vanilla, oud and oakmoss lays down a woody, lightly spicy and powdery foundation. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Zara 02 Unique/Hypnotic/Seductive and Billie Eilish Eilish (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tobacco Vanille

8.6

Pendora Scents

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Pendora Scents Tobacco Vanille is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets tobacco and vanilla against a spicy, woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and doesn't lean toward either side. Fruity and sweet accords come first: dried fruits, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla give it a soft, rounded sweetness. Tobacco and tobacco flower pull it toward a smoky, earthy side, while spices and woods give it a dry frame.

Désir de Rochas Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Rochas · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Désir de Rochas Homme Eau de Toilette opens with orange, aniseed and grapefruit and moves into cardamom and cocoa, a citrus-bright yet sweet and spicy fragrance for men. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is made for men and has been discontinued. It starts fresh, citrusy and fruity, with aniseed adding a light sweetness. In the heart, cardamom and cocoa bring a spicy, gourmand note. The base of vanilla, cashmere wood and cedar dries down woody and warm, with an oriental feel.

Hirmer III

7.1

Parfümerie Brückner · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfümerie Brückner Hirmer III is a masculine fragrance where vetiver, lemon and grapefruit give a fresh, green opening, softened by cocoa and amber. The top is vetiver, lemon and grapefruit, so the citrus and green side leads. Cocoa and amber in the heart add a light sweetness and a spicy warmth. Musk and vetiver in the base leave it drying down woody and clean. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, with a smaller group calling it classic.

Cachouli

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Strangers Parfumerie Cachouli is a sweet, earthy unisex fragrance where amber, honey and cocoa meet mushrooms and soil. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. The gourmand, resinous side is built on honey, cocoa, milk and benzoin, with cinnamon and nutmeg adding a spicy warmth. Patchouli, mushrooms and soil weigh it down, while orange blossom and gardenia bring a soft floral touch. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is common too. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Nusuk Fawah Midnight have a close profile.

Bourbon Street

6.8

Hexennacht

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Hexennacht Bourbon Street is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that turns spicy and woody as it deepens. Fried dough, cocoa and coffee form a sweet, creamy core, and cardamom adds a spicy edge to it. Pipe tobacco and mahogany bring a dry, woody backdrop that tempers the gourmand side. The few voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small and the picture is not conclusive. It is marketed to women. Chris Collins Sweet Taboo and Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict have a close profile.

Vie de Rêve

6.9

RP

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

RP Vie de Rêve is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and fruity freshness with a floral, sweet body and a touch of spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Voters pick it most for leisure, work and daily wear, and it also finds a place for evenings and nights out. It reads equally well on men and women, leaning toward neither. It opens with ginger, lychee and bergamot, bright and fruity. Into the heart, cocoa, Turkish rose and peony bring a floral, creamy softness, with the cocoa lifting the sweetness. Patchouli sits quietly in the base, grounding the scent. Overall it is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic.

Frostmelt

7.8

Victoria's Secret · 2023

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Victoria's Secret Frostmelt is a women's fragrance built on mint, cocoa and tonka bean, where a cool freshness is softened by sweetness. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly quickly. The number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Mint gives it a fresh, green chill, while cocoa and tonka bean pull it towards a gourmand, creamy sweetness. A spicy touch and a distinctly synthetic feel run through it. The notes read as a single whole, with coolness and sweetness sitting side by side throughout. Zara Dark Mirage and Mugler A*Men Kryptomint have a close profile.

212 VIP Black Extra

7.9

Carolina Herrera · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Extra is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is only a rough guide. The character is masculine, with synthetic, spicy and leathery tones weighing in. The top opens with rum, cola and grapefruit, which gives a fruity, bright first impression. In the heart, lavender, moss and black leather add edge and depth. Musk and cocoa carry the base into a creamy, sweet dry-down.

Paradis Nuit

8.0

Bastille · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bastille Paradis Nuit is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then softens into cocoa and sandalwood with a green, woody edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without projecting far. Voters also rate its value for money highly. It reads unisex and doesn't lean toward one gender. The top notes of neroli, petitgrain and French soap give a clean, lightly soapy opening. In the heart, Indian patchouli, Virginia cedar and sweet acacia lay down an earthy, woody base. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, cocoa and hay absolute sweeten it and bring it to a creamy, faintly smoky finish. Hermès Hiris and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

Cherry Tabacum

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Cherry Tabacum is a unisex fragrance that leans sweet and gourmand, with a fruity, spicy and smoky character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though few people have voted, so those ratings are still tentative. No season or occasion votes exist, so all that can be said is that it is unisex and can be worn by men and women alike. Black cherry and cherry liqueur come first, while tobacco and cocoa give the sweetness a dark, smoky base. Vanilla, roasted tonka bean and bitter almond deepen the gourmand side, and sandalwood and cedarwood keep it woody. What starts like a fruit dessert drifts toward a spicier, oriental feel with the tobacco. The Dua Brand's Popped Cherry and Cherry Mind Control have a close profile.

Accra

6.1

Gallivant · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Gallivant Accra is a unisex fragrance where cognac, mango and passion fruit meet spice and wood. It opens with cognac, mango, papaya and passion fruit, a sweet, juicy fruit note, while chili and eucalyptus add a cool, sharp edge. The heart brings forward tobacco, coffee, saffron and cocoa. In the base, leather, patchouli and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, leathery ground. The spicy, oriental side dominates, with a soft powdery touch alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as suitable for both men and women. Parfums de Marly Haltane and Barneys New York L'Wren Scott have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme III Oud

7.6

Emanuel Ungaro · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro pour L'Homme III Oud is a men's fragrance that sets the spice of green cardamom and pepper against the sweet, smoky warmth of cocoa and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with green cardamom and pepper giving a spicy spark, then cocoa pulls the heart toward a gourmand sweetness. Oud settles underneath, building a woody, resinous, slightly earthy and smoky base. The overall feel is sweet and oriental, with a soft powdery edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it most often for leisure, evenings and nights out, with some also choosing it for business and daily wear. It reads clearly masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Sleek Suede and Versace Versace pour Homme Oud Noir have a close profile.

Iris Bianco

7.0

Bottega Verde

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bottega Verde Iris Bianco is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth, and it leans towards daily and relaxed wear. It opens with orange and lemon for freshness, while cocoa and ylang-ylang bring a sweet note from the start. In the heart, iris, violet and orchid form a powdery floral bouquet, softened by caramel. The base of musk, vanilla and benzoin leaves a creamy, warm trail, with heliotrope adding to the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. It is marked most often for daily wear and leisure, followed by the office, with evening and night out chosen less.

Sweet Surrender

7.4

Paris Corner · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Paris Corner Sweet Surrender is a unisex scent in which mandarin orange, vanilla and cocoa lead, a fruity, gourmand sweetness kept in check by spice. It opens with mandarin orange, red berries and sugar, bright and sweet. In the heart, vanilla and cocoa build a soft, creamy base, while rose and spicy notes keep the sweetness from turning flat. The base of woody notes, tonka bean and musk closes it warm and oriental. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for leisure, nights out and daily wear, and it sits comfortably in the evening too. It suits both men and women who like their fragrance on the sweet side.

Gris Sultani

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Gris Sultani is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of yuzu and bergamot against a dark base of oud, vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with most voters giving longevity a high score. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read as a rough guide. It is not tied to one gender and suits both men and women. The top is bright and fruity, with yuzu, bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange. Blue lotus, rose and coffee lead the heart. The base settles into oud, vetiver, patchouli and tobacco, giving a woody, smoky, resinous ground. Aquatic and sweet accents soften that darker core. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira and Habana Ambar share a close profile.

Karma

8.9

Testament Collection · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Testament Collection Karma is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that opens on coriander, tobacco and ginger with cinnamon alongside. The top notes pair coriander and tobacco with ginger and cinnamon for a spicy start. In the heart, cocoa, aniseed, clove and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of amber, benzoin, dried fruits and oud dries down warm, resinous and faintly animalic. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like rich, oriental, sweet fragrances and is not a light or fresh choice. Lou de Pre Amber Flame and François Delì Sweet Tobacco have a close profile.