The Perfume Library

Rhinoceros (2014)

7.1

Zoologist · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear lag behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic bearing as well. It opens with bergamot, sage and lavender over coniferous woods, then pine, oud and tobacco take over in the heart. The base settles into vetiver, leather, smoke and amber. The overall feel is woody, earthy and spicy, with animal and resinous touches. Caron Yatagan and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Piper Nigrum

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1999

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, built on a green, spicy and resinous character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean masculine, though it works on anyone. It opens with green notes, dill, citrus and coniferous woods, while aniseed, fennel and peppermint keep it fresh and herbal. In the heart, black pepper, nutmeg, rosemary and clove leaf bring the spice forward. The base of benzoin, myrrh, Atlas cedar and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous dry-down.

Sweet Tobacco

8.2

François Delì · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

François Delì Sweet Tobacco is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that sets tobacco and vanilla in a warm, spicy frame. It opens with ginger, clove and cinnamon for a spicy warmth. Coriander and tobacco lead the heart, and the base of tolu balm, tonka bean, vanilla and coniferous woods settles it into a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Its character leans masculine. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Habano Vanilla

8.0

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Habano Vanilla is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring comes well behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time lead, with daily and office wear getting few votes. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are François Delì Sweet Tobacco and Guerlain Tobacco Honey. Ginger, clove and cinnamon open it with a spicy edge. Coriander and tobacco form the heart, and tolu balm, tonka bean, musk and vanilla give the base its sweetness. Coniferous woods add a woody, resinous, smoky depth.

Anima Nera (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Roberto Capucci

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Roberto Capucci Anima Nera Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that layers iris, vetiver and ambergris over a bright start of bergamot and pink pepper. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, carnation and elemi resin, fresh but spicy. Iris and magnolia soften this edge in the heart. The base sets a woody foundation of vetiver, musk, ambergris and coniferous woods, where sweet, gourmand and resinous accords meet a leathery touch. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find it masculine. Parfums de Marly Haltane and Costume National Soul have a close profile.

Paropamiso

7.2

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Paropamiso is a unisex scent that sets a fresh citrus and green brightness over a floral, woody base, leaning towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of votes reads it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Bergamot, lemon and apple skin open it brightly, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, bergamot blossom and magnolia soften the citrus with a floral touch. The base of musk, coniferous woods and patchouli leaves a clean, woody trail. Reghen's Advent and V Canto Amans have a close profile.

Oud Khasian

7.2

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Fresh · Green · Sweet

ArteOlfatto Oud Khasian is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance led by oud, saffron and sandalwood. Saffron, cardamom, black pepper and pink pepper give it a spicy edge, while oud, sandalwood and vetiver build a woody, earthy frame. Patchouli and labdanum add a resinous depth, and tonka bean with vanilla sweeten the dryness. Animalic notes, musk and ambergris lend a leathery, oriental character, while fresh and green accords lighten the weight. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Talco Delicato (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Talco Delicato Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that softens fresh citrus with a powdery, creamy and sweet base. It opens with Sicilian lemon, bright and fresh, while violet in the heart adds a floral, powdery touch. In the base, honey, cream and Bourbon vanilla bring sweetness and a creamy texture, with coniferous woods giving that sweetness a light woody frame. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Angelo Caroli Viola have a close profile.

Wild Orchid

6.8

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Wild Orchid is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity character with sweet, creamy and woody touches. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Fall and spring lead the season votes, with winter and summer a little behind. Leisure and evening wear are tied, and night out is close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The notes read as one whole: orchid, ylang-ylang, tuberose and white blossoms build the floral body, while plum adds a fruity edge. Vanilla and musk keep the sweetness creamy, and sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver give it a woody base. Pink pepper leaves a light spicy note.

Chevalier Vert

7.1

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Chevalier Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent built on citrus, tomato leaf and violet leaf, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed, casual days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they name leisure and daily wear first, though office use gets a fair share too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so the scent doesn't lean clearly either way. A fresh, citrusy, green character leads. Citrus notes and Sichuan pepper give it a lively start, while tomato leaf and violet leaf carry the greenness. Violet, orris root, mugwort and coniferous woods add a powdery, woody and slightly bitter base, and rhubarb and peony bring fruity and floral touches. Atelier Cologne Trèfle Pur and Hermès Rose Ikebana have a close profile.

Goat

6.7

Wolf Brothers · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Wolf Brothers Goat is a green, spicy and animalic men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, suiting leisure time and evenings out. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; few choose summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It mostly reads masculine, though some find it modern or feminine. It opens with violet leaf, goat milk, mushrooms and truffle, an earthy green start that osmanthus sweetens slightly. In the heart, cumin and clove bring spice over a woody base of cedarwood and patchouli. The dry-down settles into leather, fur and vetiver, animalic and leathery.

Behind the Rain

8.0

Paul Schütze · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Paul Schütze Behind the Rain is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and cooler days, pairing a rain-washed freshness with a woody, resinous depth. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Votes tilt towards masculine, though the scent is unisex. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as a whole: grapefruit and fennel give a fresh, slightly sharp edge, softened by linden blossom. Moss, vetiver and patchouli lay an earthy ground, while mastic, frankincense and coniferous woods add a resinous, smoky air, with black pepper adding spice.

Boar

6.8

Wolf Brothers · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Wolf Brothers Boar is a green, woody and animalic men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with apple and galbanum, a fresh, green start. In the heart, moss, coniferous woods and truffle build an earthy base, while vetiver, dry woods, fur and leather give the dry-down a leathery, animalic weight. Fruity and spicy touches soften that rough texture a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading, and most read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Wolf Brothers Goat.

Oud Sharqia (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where floral and spicy sides meet a smoky, woody depth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere between the two. The scent runs along a floral, sweet and oriental line. Jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while citrus notes lighten it a little. Coniferous woods and musk build a woody, animal base, and the resinous and smoky accords add weight.

popper-pop

6.4

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Filippo Sorcinelli popper-pop is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens with almond, red apple and mint and carries orchid and magnolia at its heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of ratings means that picture is still tentative. It suits men and women alike, and no season or occasion clearly dominates. Almond, red apple, mint and nashi pear give the opening a fresh, lightly sweet fruit character. At the heart, orchid, pittosporum, davana and magnolia add a floral, green side. Coniferous and aromatic woods leave a woody, creamy base, with a sweet, synthetic edge running throughout. Byredo Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum) and Balmain Rouge (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

No. 31

7.8

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mirko Buffini No. 31 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent where chocolate, brandy and vanilla meet cinnamon. It opens with chocolate and brandy, lifted by citrus and lavender. The heart turns gourmand with vanilla, cinnamon and benzoin, while Bulgarian rose gives it a powdery, creamy floral edge. The base settles into woody, resinous ground built on vetiver, patchouli and amber, softened by white musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Eleganza

6.9

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

bugatti Fashion Eleganza is a fresh, fruity floral for women, with sweet, powdery and creamy shades that suit everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without overwhelming a room. Strawberry, vanilla and blackcurrant open on a sweet, juicy note. In the heart, coniferous woods, Italian iris and lemon bring a fresh, woody, powdery balance, and musk and amber leave a soft, creamy finish. Xerjoff Damarose and Engelsrufer Luna share a close profile.

Vaniglia e Fichi (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Vaniglia e Fichi Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy gourmand with a spicy edge, made for women. It opens with leaves and orange for a light freshness. The heart sets a floral base of fig, jasmine, lilac and cyclamen, sweetened by tonka bean. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and white musk turn creamy and warm, while coniferous woods give the sweetness a faint woody balance. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to winter and fall, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening or at the office. Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Yves Rocher My Shiny Vanilla have a close profile.

Siskiyou

8.0

Juniper Ridge · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Juniper Ridge Siskiyou is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon against a green, woody backdrop with a forest feel; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, with winter further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters call it masculine, but a sizeable share call it feminine, so its gender lean is not sharp. The notes read as a single whole: green notes, lemon and ginger give a fresh, lightly spicy lift, while coniferous woods and woody notes settle it into a resinous, earthy depth. The fresh, citrusy side leads. Mazzolari Mazzolari and Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Boisée have a close profile.

Spicy Agarwood

7.3

François Delì · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

François Delì Spicy Agarwood is a male-classified fragrance that sets spice and sweetness against a woody backbone, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Evening and daily wear lead, and some choose it for the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, although a fair number call it feminine. It opens with black pepper, cardamom and rosewood, then moves into vetiver, oud and sandalwood at the heart. Tonka bean, ambergris and vanilla sweeten the base. The spicy, woody, smoky side is softened by a powdery, resinous sweetness. Reghen's Esotic Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Charms

8.0

Reghen's

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Reghen's Charms is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet character with a creamy gourmand softness, leaving it powdery and lightly spiced. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer plays a smaller part. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also works for leisure. It opens with coconut, aniseed and almond, a soft, sweet start. White musk and vanilla carry the creamy heart. Ambergris, sandalwood and coniferous woods settle underneath as a warm, woody base. Byron Parfums Black Butterfly and Armaf Eternia Woman have a close profile.

Plenilunio / Plenilunio - Fragole e Mughetto (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Plenilunio / Plenilunio - Fragole e Mughetto Eau de Parfum is a citrusy, floral women's scent built around mandarin orange, red fruits and lily of the valley. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure and daytime, then for business, with evening and nights out also getting a share. It opens bright and fresh with mandarin orange, lime and lemon. At the heart, red fruits and lily of the valley take over, turning the sweet fruitiness into a powdery floral. White musk, coniferous woods and amber soften the base and give it a warm footing. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sweet Carousel and Biotherm Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau have a close profile.

Neroli Nobile

6.3

François Delì · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

François Delì Neroli Nobile is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and green character that sits comfortably in everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick it for leisure time and daytime, with business settings as another common use. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits both. It opens with cypress, neroli, bergamot and ginger for a bright, lightly spicy start. Lavender and aquatic notes carry that freshness into the heart. Coniferous woods, patchouli and musk then give it a soft, woody base.

Bouquet de Roses

7.2

François Delì · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

François Delì Bouquet de Roses is a floral women's fragrance built around rose and damask rose, freshened by bergamot. Voters place it mostly in spring and autumn, for leisure, daily wear and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it reads as a calm scent that stays fairly close. It opens with bergamot, which gives a fresh start, while rose and damask rose lead the heart. In the base, musk and coniferous woods soften the flower and add a creamy, woody footing. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly sweet. Rosy Whisper and Gucci Rush Summer have a close profile.