The Perfume Library

Captivating Memories - Warm Freedom

7.4

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Captivating Memories - Warm Freedom is a fresh, floral and powdery scent with a soft, everyday character, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Voters wear it mostly for leisure, daytime and the office, with evening and night out playing a smaller part. It leans towards autumn, spring and winter, and is suggested a little less for summer. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Magnolia, cotton and cashmere build a clean, soft base, while musk pushes it towards a creamy, powdery feel. Sandalwood adds a woody warmth, and coffee deepens the sweetness slightly. The overall impression is simple, fresh and relaxed.

Asmar Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

soOud · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Asmar Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets heliotrope, coffee and tobacco against the sweetness of white honey and vanilla. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, though a fair number call it masculine, so it sits somewhere between the two. The sweet, gourmand side leads: coffee, vanilla and white honey are softened by the powdery floral touch of heliotrope. Carnation adds spice, while suede and tobacco give a leathery warmth. Musk and ambergris round it out with an animal depth, and bergamot lends a faint fruity lift to all that richness.

Opulence of Dubai

8.8

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Opulence of Dubai is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where chocolate, coffee and Bourbon vanilla meet spice and resin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes on character tilt a little towards masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. It opens bright and spicy with Italian bergamot, Nigerian ginger and elemi resin. The heart brings chocolate, Damask rose, pink pepper and cardamom, and the scent turns sweeter here. The dry-down settles on a woody, creamy, slightly smoky base of coffee, frankincense, amber and Bourbon vanilla. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 have a close profile.

Pink Sugar Sparks

7.3

Pink Sugar · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Pink Sugar Sparks is a feminine scent that softens a fresh, fruity side with a sweet, gourmand and powdery base; it leans towards daily and leisure wear and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer lagging behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime wear, and it also works in the evening. Voters read it as feminine and modern. The top opens fresh and fruity with raspberry, peach blossom, green tea and Calabrian bergamot. The heart turns floral and soft with jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia, vanilla orchid and freesia. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla, coffee and patchouli sweetens and deepens it. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and Escada Absolutely Me have a close profile.

God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا

8.7

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nebiru Parfvms God of Our Fathers / إله آبائنا is a unisex scent that sets the sweet spice of honey, cinnamon and saffron against a smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it leans towards. It opens with honey, cinnamon and saffron forming a sweet, spicy layer. In the heart, jasmine sambac, gardenia, beeswax absolute and tonka bean add a floral, gourmand softness. The base brings Cambodian, Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud, patchouli, cocoa and coffee, giving it a smoky, resinous and animalic weight.

John Varvatos XX

6.3

John Varvatos · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

John Varvatos XX is a fresh, fruity and floral men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits relaxed, casual days. It opens with red apple, blackcurrant and cardamom, where the fruit sweetness is held in check by the spice. In the heart, orange blossom, white violet and geranium add a floral layer. The base of cedarwood, coffee and sandalwood settles the scent on a woody, lightly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, with business and evening getting fewer votes. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. Zara For Him Black Edition and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Belle Bête

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Liquides Imaginaires Belle Bête is a discontinued unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, a sweet, spicy scent hardened by leathery and animalic tones. Hazelnut, saffron and chili lead the top, while rhubarb and iris pull the opening in a slightly floral, earthy direction. In the heart, coffee, coumarin and patchouli set the sweetness on a woody base carried by Atlas cedar and vetiver. The base leaves a warm, leathery, animalic trail of suede, castoreum and civet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and nights out the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. WienerBlut Unheimlich and Prin Nocturnal Poetry have a close profile.

Royal Paragon

8.3

Zimaya

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zimaya Royal Paragon is a men's fragrance that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, wood and smoke, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works for daily wear. It opens with aquatic notes, bitter almond and bergamot for a light freshness. The heart brings gaiac wood, rose and mandarin orange. As it dries, oakmoss, coffee, amber and patchouli settle into a creamy, smoky sweetness. Parfums de Marly Layton and Sedra Nero have a close profile.

Chocolatl

7.8

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn Chocolatl is a sweet, spicy gourmand for autumn and winter evenings, described as unisex. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Mexican chocolate, vanilla, caramel and honey build a sweet core, while clove, cassia and black pepper keep it spicy. Copal resin, myrrh and benzoin add a resinous warmth, and castoreum brings an animal depth. Woody, earthy and smoky shades run underneath.

Be Delicious Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

DKNY · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

DKNY Be Delicious Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with an aquatic, green side, suited to easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit and green apple give it a crisp, fruity brightness, and the marine notes pull that freshness in an aquatic direction. Juniper berry and patchouli build a dry, spicy base, while woods and coffee add a sweetish, woody warmth. Jasmine stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters recommend it equally for spring, summer and fall, and choose winter less often. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and works at the office too. Rabanne Invictus and Zara Navy Black have a close profile.

Cristobal pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Balenciaga · 2000

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing a fresh, green opening with a sweet, spicy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mugwort, white pepper, tea and coffee, a cool, green start. Geranium, sandalwood, coriander and nutmeg form a spicy, woody heart. In the base, benzoin, amber, tobacco and vanilla sweeten it and leave an oriental, powdery warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most find it masculine, while some read it as feminine. Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient and Yves Rocher Tel Quel have a close profile.

psy_cou

7.6

Nomenclature · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nomenclature psy_cou is a unisex scent that sets saffron, cardamom and coffee beside juniper berry and frankincense, giving a fresh, green and spicy character. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans neither way. A fresh, green feel runs through it, with saffron, cardamom, coffee and juniper berry forming a spicy core. Frankincense, oud and Ecuadorian palo santo ground it in woody, smoky tones, while coumarin adds a sweet, synthetic softness.

Black Opium (2018) (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Toilette) is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens with pear, coffee and lemon and moves into a floral heart of orange blossom absolute. Pear and lemon give the top a fruity brightness, while coffee pulls the scent toward something darker and more gourmand. In the heart, orange blossom absolute adds a floral, creamy softness. Cedar and patchouli sit underneath, giving the sweetness a spicy, oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer further behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also sits close to daily and office use. Voters call it feminine and modern. Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Jeanne Arthes Sultane Parfum Fatal have a close profile.

Signature True (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Armaf

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Signature True Eau de Parfum opens with mandarin orange, pear and bergamot before sliding into a sweet, gourmand base; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in fall, winter and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading. It reads feminine and modern. The top is a fruity burst of mandarin orange, pear and bergamot. Passion fruit and strawberry fill the heart. The base turns creamy and sweet with vanilla, praliné, caramel and coffee, and patchouli adds a woody depth.

Me Gustas

7.5

Jacques Zolty · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jacques Zolty Me Gustas is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start on a spicy, woody and smoky footing. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top holds coffee, amyris and citrus notes. Black pepper, carnation seed and jasmine form the heart. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood and amber settles into a green, earthy and resinous sweetness.

I Am Darkness

7.7

Azman · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Azman I Am Darkness is a unisex scent in which incense resin, fir and black pepper build a smoky frame, softened by fresh citrus and green notes. It opens with incense resin, fir, grapefruit and bergamot, with black pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang, frangipani and coffee sit on a smoky, coffee-tinged base, with Cambodian oud in the background. The base of oakmoss, labdanum and frankincense carries the chypre and resinous character through. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads closer to masculine. Meo Fusciuni 1# Nota di Viaggio and Moresque Ubar 1992 have a close profile.

Star Men Nebula

8.1

Fragrance World

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Star Men Nebula is a masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, earthy streak, leaning towards evenings and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by daily use and nights out. It reads clearly masculine. It opens with fruity notes, bergamot and orange. The heart brings cedar, whisky, coffee, malt and patchouli, while peat, musk, amber and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. The fruity, spicy side is balanced by a woody, smoky foundation.

Gold Cedar Nights

7.9

Jesus del Pozo · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jesus del Pozo Gold Cedar Nights is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with coffee, cinnamon and cardamom and settles into vanilla and cedarwood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top is coffee, cinnamon, cardamom and bergamot, with the spices and coffee leading. In the heart, nutmeg, praliné, patchouli and cedarwood push it towards a gourmand sweetness. Vanilla, musk and amber soften the base into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

White Plumage / Paradox

7.4

Francesca Dell'Oro

Fresh · Floral · Green

Francesca Dell'Oro White Plumage / Paradox is a unisex fragrance that carries the coolness of juniper, cypress and frankincense into a heart of oud, cedarwood and lily. It opens fresh and green with juniper, cypress and orange, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge. In the heart, oud, cedarwood and lily join woody and floral sides, with sandalwood and neroli smoothing the transition. In the base, white musk, milk and benzoin settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, though spring and summer follow close behind. It leans towards leisure and business wear, with evening use not far off. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Shaghaf pour Femme

7.8

Rasasi · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Shaghaf pour Femme is a discontinued women's fragrance that opens fresh and citrusy, then softens into a sweet, powdery, creamy floral. Voters find it clearly feminine, with good longevity and sillage, and its staying power is rated strong. Most lean towards spring and fall, with winter not far behind. Daily wear, evenings and the office draw similar support. It opens with almond, coffee and lemon. In the heart, iris, lily, jasmine and tuberose give a soft floral core. The base of musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber leaves a sweet, gourmand, oriental warmth. Spirit Spirit of Cashmere Musk and Lattafa Azeezah have a close profile.

Opal

8.2

Boadicea the Victorious · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Opal is a unisex fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of cinnamon, bergamot and coffee with a floral heart of orris butter, geranium and rose. The top is led by cinnamon, bergamot, coffee, saffron and black pepper, with metallic notes and laurel alongside. In the heart, orris butter, geranium, lavender and rose give a floral and green tone, while cocoa butter and suede add a creamy softness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and roasted tonka bean settles into a woody, resinous ground. Most voters find both longevity and sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. Its animal and spicy side suits cooler weather and evenings best. Its value-for-money rating is low.

Reception

7.8

Amouage · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reception is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening green and spicy before settling into a sweet, resinous woodiness. The top is built on coriander, pink pepper, pine and juniper, with coffee and lemon alongside, giving a cool, spiced start. In the heart, cashmeran, patchouli and frankincense form a woody, lightly smoky core. Vanilla and musk sweeten the base, while cypriol and gaiac wood keep it earthy and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters lean masculine and modern. Mancera Hindu Kush and Pana Dora XVI have a close profile.

Nuit Rouge

7.2

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Antonio Alessandria Nuit Rouge is a unisex scent that sets blackcurrant bud, lemon and grapefruit against the warm sweetness of leather, patchouli and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits in between. It opens fresh with citrus and rhubarb. In the heart, iris, geranium, black pepper, saffron and coffee add a spicy, floral layer. The base of leather, cedarwood, tonka bean and vanilla turns it woody, sweet and resinous.

Chasing Autumn (Parfum)

7.8

Neil Morris Fragrances · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Neil Morris Fragrances Chasing Autumn is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance that leans towards the colder half of the year. Taken as a whole it reads woody and resinous: Atlas cedar, Nootka cypress and vetiver build a dry frame, while Siberian fir needle adds a sharp, forest-like air. Birch tar and leather draw a smoky, animalic edge; coffee and nutmeg bring spicy warmth, and amber a resinous softness. Earthy nagarmotha sits underneath it all. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. In the votes the masculine reading comes out ahead, though it stays unisex. Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Homme and Scent on Canvas Noir de Mars have a close profile.