The Perfume Library

Michael Jordan

6.5

Michael Jordan · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Michael Jordan by Michael Jordan is a men's fragrance that ties the brightness of grapefruit and lemon to the woody depth of rosewood, cedar leaf, patchouli and sandalwood. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. There is no season or occasion data, but the profile reads masculine. It opens with citrus and cognac, then clove, lavender and green tea take over in the heart. Patchouli, sandalwood and musk form the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and woody, with spicy, smoky and earthy sides. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Barbier des Isles and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

Mahogany Woods

8.7

Bath & Body Works · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bath & Body Works Mahogany Woods is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around blood orange, mahogany and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with blood orange and red pepper over a dry mahogany backbone. Clary sage absolute and cognac soften the heart, and the base turns warm and creamy with tonka bean, amber and bourbon vanilla, while sandalwood keeps the resinous, smoky side in check. The overall feel is gourmand and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also suits daytime and the office. It reads clearly masculine.

Bugia Bianca

7.0

Giulietta Capuleti · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giulietta Capuleti Bugia Bianca is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green and floral opening to a smoky, tobacco-tinged base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Nothing about it reads strictly masculine or feminine, so it can sit on either. In the top, mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper give a lightly spicy freshness. The heart brings mint, vetiver, passion fruit and jasmine, adding green and fruity sweetness. In the base, tobacco, patchouli, cognac and brandy turn it earthy, smoky and warm. Nishane Hacivat X and Aigner First Class Explorer have a close profile.

Junzi

7.5

Gentlemen's Tonic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gentlemen's Tonic Junzi is a fresh, green and powdery men's fragrance led by citrus and lavender; it has been discontinued, but its clean character suits daytime and the office. It opens with bergamot, cognac, lemon grass and black pepper, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart of rose, lavender and clary sage adds a soft, lightly powdery floral note. Vetiver, cedarwood and moss build a woody, green base, while amber and musk take the edge off with a little sweetness. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and business are the occasions voted most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It is made for men. Penhaligon's Lavandula and David Beckham Refined Woods have a close profile.

Vanilla Espresso

8.5

Aurora Scents · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Aurora Scents Vanilla Espresso is a unisex gourmand that leans floral, sweet and creamy, suited to anyone who likes the soft, powdery warmth of vanilla and caramel. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it makes itself known without overwhelming. There are too few votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it best, and it reads as unisex rather than clearly masculine or feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and cognac. In the heart, orange blossom, caramel and praliné sweeten the scent. As it dries, vanilla, cream and cedarwood take over, with cachalox softening the base. Mazzolari Vaniglia and Phlur Honey Moon have a close profile.

Dependence

8.4

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Dependence is a sweet, spicy and woody fragrance for men, with floral and fruity touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads masculine, and no clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with cardamom, blood orange, valerian and peach, a fruity and spiced start. The heart of cognac, jasmine, davana and rum deepens the sweetness. Vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and cashmere settle it onto a soft, woody base.

Clarus

7.9

Custodia Libertatis · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Custodia Libertatis Clarus is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent led by hemp, Austrian hay and green tea. The top notes are hemp, Austrian hay, green tea and ginger, giving an opening that is green and fresh with a citrus lightness. In the heart, mango ginger, frangipani, elder and cognac add a fruity softness. The base of cedarwood, Indian vetiver and oakmoss settles the scent on a woody, smoky footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Creed Spice and Wood and L'Artisan Parfumeur Navegar have a close profile.

Midnight Rendezvous with the Mobster

8.3

The Dua Brand

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Midnight Rendezvous with the Mobster is a unisex scent built around cognac, jasmine and heliotrope, with a floral, gourmand heart wrapped in spice and smoke; it has been discontinued. It reads as one continuous blend: cognac and tobacco set a warm, smoky ground, while jasmine and heliotrope add a soft, creamy floral note. Cardamom, black pepper and ginger keep the air lively without sharpening it, and vanilla and benzoin add a sweet, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though with few votes this is only a first impression. Its woody, spicy build points towards cooler weather and evening wear, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Roja Parfums Enigma pour Homme and Alexandria Fragrances King Tut have a close profile.

Irish Coffee

7.6

Fragrance World · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Irish Coffee is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent led by coffee, caramel and cognac. It opens with davana and Madagascar pepper, then softens through rose, Irish coffee, rum absolute and lily of the valley. The base is dominated by caramel, Arabica coffee, vanilla and cognac, with oak wood and patchouli giving the sweetness a woody, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in the evening and night-out category, though daily and leisure wear follow close behind, and it is picked less often for the office. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rausch and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

Nigredo

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Nigredo is a dark-toned unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green start with smoky, animalic and resinous depth. Oakmoss, opoponax and cognac dominate, while tuberose, osmanthus and rose soften that austerity with a floral sweetness. Frankincense, oud and castoreum leave a smoky, earthy, animalic trail, and vanilla keeps the sweetness warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its dense, woody build suits cooler air. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Dior Oud Ispahan and Electimuss Jupiter have a close profile.

Nirvana

8.5

Paradis des Sens · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Paradis des Sens Nirvana is a unisex scent that opens with cognac, tonka bean and myrrh in a sweet, spicy way, then softens towards vanilla and cashmere wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving longevity a high score. The sweet, spicy and resinous character leans towards cooler weather and evening wear. It sits in the middle, suiting men and women alike. Cognac, tonka bean and myrrh come first; in the heart, hazelnut, sandalwood and cinnamon build a warm, gourmand feel. In the base, cashmere wood, woody notes and vanilla settle the scent onto a creamy, powdery footing. Among the accords, fruity and floral touches sit alongside a faint smoky, leathery shadow.

Apricot in Cognac

8.4

Scents of Wood · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Apricot in Cognac is a fruity, sweet unisex scent built around apricot and cognac. Apricot, tangerine and orange make up the fruity side, while cognac adds a warm, lightly spicy depth. Orange blossom softens the fruit. Sandalwood and benzoin give it a woody, resinous, creamy base, and juniper berry and roasted sesame round out the gourmand feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and makes itself noticed. Its sweet, warm character suits cooler days best. As a unisex scent it does not lean towards either gender. M. Micallef Secrets of Love - Passion and Molton Brown Muddled Plum have a close profile.

Stand Out

8.0

Bruno Perrucci · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bruno Perrucci Stand Out is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a sweet, woody and slightly smoky base. Pink pepper, bergamot and mint give it a cool, spicy start, with frankincense adding a faint resinous note. In the heart, fig leaf, magnolia and papyrus bring a soft green quality. The base of vetiver, patchouli and cognac turns woody and earthy, while tonka bean and amber sweeten it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for daytime and business, and it also works for leisure and evenings. It reads balanced between masculine and feminine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and D:SOL MMXVI Terram have a close profile.

Cognac & Cinnamon Spice

8.1

Monkoku · 2025

Gourmand

Monkoku Cognac & Cinnamon Spice is a unisex gourmand led by cognac, cinnamon and vanilla. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said on that. As a unisex scent it reads comfortably on anyone. It also scores high for value for money. It opens with cognac; in the heart, oak wood, cinnamon and tonka bean absolute come forward. In the base, vanilla, praliné and sandalwood sweeten and soften it. The overall feel is warm and gourmand.

Lilac Wine

5.5

Art Meets Art · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Art Meets Art Lilac Wine is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy texture. The top holds plum, lavender and violet: the plum brings sweetness, while lavender and violet keep it floral and powdery. In the heart are cognac, freesia and sage, with cognac adding warmth and sage a spicy, herbal edge. The base of moss, cedarwood and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. A synthetic facet runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small. It is a light-handed scent that carries easily through the day and suits both women and men.

Rosa Animalica (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Elixir Attar

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Rosa Animalica Extrait de Parfum is a floral and oriental unisex scent that sets a sweet, powdery rose against an animalic warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so even a light application makes itself felt. It doesn't lean to one gender and reads comfortably on both women and men. Rose dominates: Taif rose, white rose, Bulgarian rose and Persian rose sit side by side, with jasmine and ylang-ylang adding a softer floral note. Honey and vanilla push it sweeter, while deer musk, civet and ambergris bring the animalic side. Patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, chypre-like base. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Givenchy Ysatis have a close profile.

Celerio Epic

8.5

Dumont

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Dumont Celerio Epic is a unisex scent built around cognac, cinnamon and apple, reading fruity, sweet and spicy. It opens with cognac, cinnamon, apple and nutmeg, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, dry woods and plum add a woody depth. Musk and vanilla in the base soften everything into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The overall feel is oriental and clearly sweet. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though only a small number of voters have weighed in, so these ratings are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a scent that lasts on the skin and makes itself noticed, and it is not tied to one gender. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero and French Avenue Royal Blend have a close profile.

Venetian Belladonna

7.8

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums Quartana Venetian Belladonna is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, resinous and leathery shades. Jasmine sambac and tuberose form the floral core, while plum and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness and honey a soft warmth. Suede and cognac bring a leathery, faintly boozy depth, with sandalwood and patchouli laying a woody base. Green and spicy touches keep the sweetness from turning heavy. Since the notes have no top, heart and base split, the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Olfactive Studio Selfie and Guess Guess Suede have a close profile.

ScentXone

9.0

Kierin NYC · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kierin NYC ScentXone is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex fragrance led by cognac, oak wood and patchouli. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: the warmth of cognac settles onto a woody base of oak wood and patchouli, apple and wild honey add sweetness, and liquorice and nutmeg give it a spicy edge. It also has a creamy, oriental feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, with most voters scoring both high. Its sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather and evenings. Lattafa Khamrah and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Abuser

7.9

Testament Collection · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Testament Collection Abuser opens with rum, cognac and mandarin, then settles into a sweet, smoky, spicy unisex scent built on resins and wood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good; the sample is small, but the lean on longevity is strong. With no season or occasion votes, nothing more specific can be said about when it suits, and as a unisex scent it doesn't tilt towards masculine or feminine. The first impression is the warm sweetness of rum and cognac, softened by mandarin and tangerine. In the heart, lavender, sage and rose come forward while jasmine and iris stay in the background. The base is led by oud, tobacco, labdanum and frankincense, drying down into a woody, resinous, smoky warmth. Zoologist Camel and Xerjoff Red Hoba have a close profile.

Golden Elixir Reserve

7.8

Riiffs · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Riiffs Golden Elixir Reserve is a men's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, deepened by spice and resin. It opens with cinnamon, cognac and cardamom, a spicy, lightly boozy warmth. In the heart, praliné, tonka bean and date turn creamy and sweet. The base of vanilla, musk and oud settles that sweetness onto a woody, resinous floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings with some caution. Its value-for-money rating is high. The rich, spicy build suits cooler weather best. Alyssa Ashley Tonka Musk (Eau de Parfum) and Riiffs Golden Elixir have a close profile.

Fuchsrot

7.6

Bodé Studios · 2022

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Bodé Studios Fuchsrot is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, violet leaf and green pepper and dries down to leather and vetiver, in a green, woody vein. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these readings are not firm. It suits anyone, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The top notes of lemon, violet leaf, cognac and green pepper give a sharp, green start. In the heart, cypress, iris and mimosa add an earthy softness. The base of leather, vetiver, gaiac wood and tonka bean settles it into something woody, spicy and faintly sweet. Nishane B-612 and Molinard Iris Ardent have a close profile.

Morphine

8.1

X-Ray · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

X-Ray Morphine is a unisex perfume that sets a spicy, sweet and leathery core against floral and fruity touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; the sample is small, but most voters score longevity high. Its warm, gourmand character suits cooler weather and evenings best. It opens with clary sage, lavender, cinnamon, bergamot and cardamom, a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, honey, cognac, whisky and orris root deepen the sweetness, and the base of leather, sandalwood, patchouli and musk settles into a woody, resinous warmth.

Celebrate (Body Spray)

8.0

Lush · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lush Celebrate is a unisex body spray built around cognac, lime and orange, with a fresh, citrusy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and anyone can wear it. The scent is fresh and citrus-led. Orange and lime give it a bright, fruity lift, while cognac rounds that off with a sweet, creamy softness. The result is sugary but light rather than heavy. Lush Passion and Demeter Fragrance Library Orange Juice have a close profile.