The Perfume Library

Bois d'Ombrie

7.1

Eau d'Italie · 2006

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau d'Italie Bois d'Ombrie is a unisex scent built around leather, vetiver and patchouli, green, woody and smoky in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with carrot, calamus and cognac, and the heart holds leather, iris and copaiba balsam. The base is vetiver, patchouli, tobacco and opoponax. A green, spicy start settles into an earthy, resinous, leathery woodiness. Jovoy Private Label and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile.

Eshu

7.3

Prin · 2020

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Prin Eshu is a green, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, tobacco absolute and frankincense come through first, while cognac and hay absolute add an earthy, faintly animal warmth. Cinnamon, cumin, black pepper and nutmeg push the spice, and Atlas cedar and ash tree lay a woody base. The overall feel is green, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Anatole Lebreton Grimoire and Illuminum White Oud have a close profile.

Calahorra

8.2

Woha Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Woha Parfums Calahorra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus character with a spicy, resinous woody base. It opens with papyrus, Jamaican pepper and green mandarin orange, cool, green and lightly spiced. In the heart, rosewood, sugar cane and hamamelis soften it with a touch of sweetness. The base of styrax, Indian myrrh and Java patchouli carries it into a resinous, woody and earthy finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. It reads more masculine to voters, though it is classed as unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Green Lunar and January Scent Project Treebuoy have a close profile.

23°37'N 58°34'E - Oman

7.1

Les Destinations · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Destinations 23°37'N 58°34'E - Oman is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orange, saffron and pink pepper, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart holds cistus absolute, copaiba balsam and geranium, and the base of sandalwood, Siam benzoin, cedarwood and patchouli settles into a resinous, earthy, warm oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Nisean and Thameen Carved Oud have a close profile.

Classica

6.5

Sospiro

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Sospiro Classica is a dark unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, leaning resinous and earthy; it has been discontinued. It opens with copaiba balsam, Calabrian bergamot and clary sage, and rose and cashmeran lead the heart. In the base, moss, amber, sandalwood, tobacco and oud settle into an oriental, animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Al Rehab Arooq Al Oud and Montale Original Aoud have a close profile.

Dorval

8.0

Parfums de Marly · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Dorval is a men's fragrance that opens fresh with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, then turns sweet and spicy with cinnamon and vanilla. The opening of bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom is fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, cinnamon, copaiba balsam and clary sage bring out the spicy, resinous side. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and gaiac wood sweetens it and adds a warm, woody, smoky edge. Gourmand, powdery and creamy tones run through the dry-down. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Autumn and winter lead, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out come first, though it also works for business and leisure. It reads masculine. Rayhaan Crimson and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif have a close profile.

Grev (2009)

7.3

Slumberhouse · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Slumberhouse Grev is a green, resinous men's fragrance built around cedar, copaiba balsam and spruce balsam; it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole from start to finish: cedar, copaiba balsam and spruce balsam form a woody, resinous body, while birch and clove add an earthy, spicy edge. Orris root softens it with a powdery touch. The overall impression is fresh, green and dry. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Most voters find it masculine. Close in profile are Happyland Studio Mad Anthony and Parfum d'Empire Mal-Aimé.

Sunlit Cherimoya / Tropical Cherimoya

7.3

Jo Malone · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jo Malone Sunlit Cherimoya / Tropical Cherimoya is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, its fruity and floral side kept fresh by a green edge. Cherimoya, pear and bergamot form the fruity core, while tonka bean and copaiba balsam soften it into something sweeter. The overall impression is green, sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a light trail close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most are leisure, daily wear and business. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Cologne of Sunny Cherimoya and Van Cleef & Arpels 22 Vendôme.

Orange Mauresque

7.2

Chopard · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Orange Mauresque is a fresh, floral citrus unisex scent built around mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Moroccan neroli. It is light and airy, leaning towards spring and summer, and most voters pick those two seasons. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Citrus comes first: mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright, fruity freshness. Neroli and orange blossom carry the floral side, while benzoin and copaiba balsam sweeten it into a creamy, powdery softness. Ambrox sits behind it all as a warm base.

Elixir

7.7

Kemi · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Kemi Elixir is a unisex scent built around copaiba balsam, labdanum and Laotian oud, resinous, spicy and woody in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use too. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward one gender. It opens with copaiba balsam and floral notes. The heart holds Canary Islands juniper, estragole, labdanum and cypriol, and the base settles into gurjum balsam, labdanum, Laotian oud and amber. The overall feel is oriental and creamy, with an animal touch that sharpens the resinous spiciness. Xerjoff Elixir and Xerjoff Malesia have a close profile.

cruising-area

7.5

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Filippo Sorcinelli cruising-area is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits evenings, nights out and the cooler months. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn, winter and spring lead the season votes, while summer trails well behind. Evening, leisure and night out are the favoured occasions, and daytime is rarely picked. Its dark, heavy character reads comfortably on anyone. It opens with clove, spices and smoky notes. Black pepper, vetiver, amyris and patchouli form a spicy, earthy heart. The base settles into cedarwood, gurjum balsam, gaiac wood and copaiba balsam, resinous and woody. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Mark Buxton Perfumes Free have a close profile.

Sienna Brume

7.2

Mihan Aromatics · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Mihan Aromatics Sienna Brume is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent, with green and sweet touches softening its sea-air character. It opens with sea breeze and bergamot for a bright start. In the heart, coconut and cucumber sweeten the coolness and add a creamy softness. The base of copaiba balsam, juniper berry and vanilla settles into a woody, lightly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. It tips slightly masculine, though many voters call it feminine, so it reads as unisex. Zarkoperfume Molécule C-19 - The Beach and Coast + Salt Palm (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Heart V.7

7.7

Map of the Heart · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Map of the Heart White Heart V.7 is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet body, spiced and woody with a smoky edge; it reads powdery, resinous and a little synthetic. It opens with aldehydes, French lavender and Indian cardamom. The heart brings Spanish cistus, Somalian frankincense, umeboshi and gardenia, where the floral and resinous side leads. The base of oud, Australian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver dries down woody and smoky, staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with leisure and daily wear also fitting. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. Chris Collins Oud Galoré and Yves Saint Laurent Cœur have a close profile.

Gloam

7.5

Aēsop · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aēsop Gloam is a floral, green unisex scent that opens on orange blossom, pink pepper and cardamom, then softens into jasmine sambac and saffron. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a close, easygoing trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and leisure the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It starts with orange blossom, pink pepper and cardamom, which bring a floral freshness and a little spice. The heart of jasmine sambac, saffron and mimosa keeps the floral side going, and the base of iris, copaiba balsam and patchouli settles into a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Green and spicy tones run through it from start to finish.

Burnana

8.0

OM Parfum · 2024

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

OM Parfum Burnana is a unisex scent with a fruity, smoky core and a strong animal and resinous side, suited to people who like dense, long-lasting fragrances. Burnana has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays on the skin for hours and makes itself known in a room. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Fruity notes such as apple and banana sit next to smoke, oud, oakmoss and civet. Sumatran benzoin and fossilised amber soften the sweetness, while castoreum and gaiac wood add a leathery, earthy edge. The overall impression is spicy, woody and dark.

Lunar

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Lunar is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a sweet, woody and smoky base. It opens with citrus fruits, and the heart builds a floral spine from geranium, lavender, rose, jasmine and neroli, with clove and cinnamon adding spice. In the base, sandalwood, amber and patchouli weigh most; birch tar and animalic notes give it a smoky, creamy, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes tilt slightly feminine, with a fair share calling it masculine. Fendi Theorema and Guerlain Santal Royal have a close profile.

Rahmanis Ravage

9.0

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Rahmanis Ravage is a unisex fragrance that sets a resinous, woody and spicy body beneath a fresh opening. Rahmanis Ravage is rated strong for both longevity and sillage, and most voters score them high. Its dense, oriental character leaves a noticeable trail, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. Chinese clove, Italian bergamot, bay leaf and tarragon give it a cool, spicy, slightly green start. In the heart, tobacco flower absolute, Taif and Bulgarian rose, jasmine and lavender open a floral layer. The base is dominated by oud, sandalwood, myrrh, benzoin and ambergris, leaving a resinous, earthy and warm finish. Roja Parfums Harrods Aoud and Nejma Three have a close profile.

Phoenicus

7.4

Eolie

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eolie Phoenicus is a fresh, woody-resinous fragrance for men that pairs bergamot and cardamom with moss, frankincense and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and cardamom alongside woody notes, giving a fresh, lightly spicy start. The heart brings moss, frankincense, green tea and gaiac wood, softened by floral notes. It dries down to sandalwood, copaiba balsam and moss, leaving an overall impression that is green, woody and slightly creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail behind. Leisure, business and evening wear are the closest fits. Voters split between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits fairly close to the middle despite the men's label. Chloé Cedrus and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps share a close profile.

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouly

8.2

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Green

Massimiliano Torti – Il Profumiere Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouly is a sweet, earthy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Chocolate, vanilla and amber build a sweet, gourmand base, while patchouli and copaiba balsam add an earthy, resinous depth. Cardamom and pink pepper bring a spicy warmth, and lemon and bergamot lighten the sweetness with a citrusy lift. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly unisex.

Regina di Fiori

7.5

Moresque · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Moresque Regina di Fiori is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character over a sweet, powdery base, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with bergamot, aquatic notes and heliotrope; in the heart, iris, rose, ylang-ylang and jasminum auriculatum form a floral core, with cinnamon and nutmeg adding a light spice. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten it, while sandalwood and musk leave a woody, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with work not far behind. Lanvin Oxygène and Ex Nihilo Emphasize have a close profile.

Takhail

8.3

Rasasi

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rasasi Takhail is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs its clean character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these read as a tendency rather than a firm verdict. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with winter, fall and spring just ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It opens with cotton flower and bergamot, a clean and light start. Copaiba balsam and blond woods lead the heart, and musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle the base into a soft, woody footing. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.

Nude Beach

7.5

Miguel Matos · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miguel Matos Nude Beach is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy, powdery texture, and suits leisure time and everyday wear. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Most pick it for leisure and daytime, with fewer suggesting night out or business. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with coconut and neroli. In the heart, tiaré, ylang-ylang and copaiba balsam add a soft floral layer. The base settles into a creamy, powdery warmth of milk, musk, sandalwood and cashmeran, while ambroxan and the solar note lay a bright, synthetic glow over the sweetness.

Cedar Forest

7.8

Ponsà · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ponsà Cedar Forest is a green, woody and earthy unisex scent built around oakmoss, amber and benzoin. Oakmoss gives it a cool, damp forest-floor feel, while benzoin and amber soften that with resinous warmth. Copaiba balsam and Chinese toon add a spicy, smoky darkness, so the scent reads dry and woody rather than sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure and evenings, with nights out and daily wear close behind. Its profile is close to Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli (Eau de Toilette) and Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees.

Vallée des Roses

7.8

Parfum Prissana

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Vallée des Roses is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental unisex scent that sets Persian rose and Damask rose against cinnamon, black pepper and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so little more can be said about when to wear it. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. The roses sit at the centre, with jasmine sambac rounding out the floral side. Cinnamon and black pepper bring spice, while vanilla and date add sweetness. Sandalwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss form a woody base, and myrrh and elemi resin give it a resinous warmth. Roja Parfums Aoud and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.