The Perfume Library

Copal Azur

8.1

Aedes de Venustas · 2014

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Aedes de Venustas Copal Azur is a unisex scent built around copal resin, amber and cardamom, with a fresh, aquatic and smoky side. It reads as a single, unbroken accord: copal resin and frankincense form a resinous frame, and myrrh adds a touch of smoke. Cardamom brings spice, while patchouli and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, softer base. Salt and ozone cool the resinous weight and give it a fresh, aquatic air. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with autumn and spring slightly ahead, and lean towards evening, leisure and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Amouage Lineage and Gallivant Naples have a close profile.

Jazmín Yucatan

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.S. & Durga Jazmín Yucatan is a fresh, floral scent in which citrus and aquatic touches lighten the jasmine; it is unisex, though it reads somewhat feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, while sitting comfortably at the office too. Most voters find it feminine, yet it keeps a unisex feel. It opens with bergamot, passion flower and aquatic notes for coolness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and Yucatan jasmine meet the spicy edge of clove. In the dry-down, vetiver, snake plant and copal resin settle the scent onto a green, lightly sweet base.

Jasper no Kodō III

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō III is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent built around Canadian Balsam fir absolute, juniper berry and Malayan oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and juniper berry alongside palo santo and copal resin, set against the green of fir and hemlock absolutes. In the heart, oud, blue lotus and wild thyme lead, with elderberry softening the sweetness. The base settles on pine needle absolute, Omani green frankincense and white ambergris, giving a resinous, woody floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters read it as masculine first, with modern close behind. Jasper no Kodō II and Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road have a close profile.

Reina de Angelopolis

8.2

N•O•A•M · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

N•O•A•M Reina de Angelopolis is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built on resins and woods, an easy pick for leisure hours and the milder seasons. Copal resin, juniper, mastic and cedar form the backbone, while bergamot and lemon add a bright citrus lift and mint a cool edge. Pine and fir bring a green, faintly smoky air, and Java vetiver gives it an earthy footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer; leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together.

Labdanum Symphony

8.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum Symphony is a sweet, smoky resin scent led by labdanum, benzoin and copal resin, and it works as a unisex fragrance. The scent reads warm and dense as a whole: labdanum and benzoin carry a resinous sweetness, vanilla and tonka bean soften it, while frankincense and myrrh add a smoky, spicy darkness. Amber and ambergris deepen it, with earthy and animal tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. April Aromatics Calling all Angels and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.

Brother Night

7.4

Apoteker Tepe · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Apoteker Tepe Brother Night is a smoky unisex scent built on copal resin, wood smoke and frankincense, softened by pot marigold, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and it also works for a night out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. As a whole the scent runs woody and resinous. Copal resin and frankincense build a smoky, earthy core, and wood smoke darkens it further. Pot marigold adds a floral, lightly spicy softness. Those after a similar profile could also look at Kannauj Perfumery Khalifa and Sultan Pasha Attars Incense.

Jasper no Kodō II

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō II is a unisex fragrance with a floral, green and resinous character, deepened by woody and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, though the votes spread across the whole year. It sits closest to leisure and evening wear, and while most voters read it as masculine, a fair number find it feminine. Copal resin, Omani green frankincense absolute and juniper berry build a resinous, fresh core. Pine needle absolute and balsam fir add a forest green note, while jonquil and gardenia carry the floral side. Blackberry sweetens it a little, and Papua, Indonesian and Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and moss form the woody, earthy base.

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.

Askr

7.8

Jorum Studio · 2024

Aquatic · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Askr is a unisex green and woody scent that leans towards fall and spring, with a salty, smoky and earthy edge. Copal and elemi resin, Atlas cedar, driftwood and vetiver form a woody frame. Galbanum and hay add green, while ash and salt bring the aquatic and smoky side. Sichuan pepper adds spice, and iris softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings also fitting. It reads more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are common too. Trudon Révolution and Aēsop Ouranon have a close profile.

Pulupa

7.8

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ecuación Natur(a)l Pulupa is a sweet, woody and resinous unisex scent in which bergamot and palo santo give way to copal resin, myrrh and amber. It opens with bergamot, palo santo and tonka bean, a citrus brightness softened by sweet, spicy tones. In the heart, orange blossom, copal resin and oud bring floral and animal shades together. The base of myrrh, amber and musk closes it on a creamy, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as truly in between. Amber Oudh and Gold Spot have a close profile.

Quetzaly

7.3

Daniel Josier · 2019

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Daniel Josier Quetzaly is a green, resinous unisex scent that suits the cooler seasons from fall into spring, and relaxed leisure hours. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without announcing itself. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. It is also worn in the evening and at the office. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with lime, avocado and chili, a spicy freshness. At the heart, frankincense, copal resin and dahlia bring a resinous, smoky tone. Sandalwood, cedar and musk settle into a soft, woody base.

The Grudge

7.3

Beaufort · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Beaufort The Grudge is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, green freshness with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more masculine, followed by modern. It opens with vermouth, frankincense and copal resin. The heart moves to calamus, seagrass and tea, where the aquatic and green side comes through. The base of tobacco, oud, oakmoss, musk, ambergris and labdanum absolute settles into an earthy, animalic, smoky ground.

In the Belly of the Beast (2025)

7.0

Toskovat' · 2025

Aquatic · Synthetic · Spicy

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is an unisex scent that sets an aquatic, synthetic edge against leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind and winter last. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and leaves a noticeable trail. The top opens with mulberry, seawater, saffron and leather, while the heart brings hashish, copal resin and immortelle. The base of driftwood, ambergris, oud and moss settles the aquatic mood onto a woody, animal ground.

In the Belly of the Beast

8.2

Toskovat' · 2024

Aquatic · Spicy · Woody

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is a unisex scent in which aquatic and spicy tones sit on a woody, animal and smoky ground; it has been discontinued. It opens with sweetie, seawater, mulberry and saffron, while leather and Mysore sandalwood put a hard edge on that freshness. The heart brings copal resin, hashish, lanolin and immortelle forward, with elemi resin and costus root deepening the animal side. The base of Assam oud, Palo Santo, driftwood and white ambergris leaves an earthy, smoky, salty woodiness. Wearers rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, so it stays noticeable for a long time after it is applied. It suits men and women alike and has a firm, assertive character. Maison Alhambra The Serpent and Abercrombie & Fitch Ezra Fitch have a close profile.

Lágrima Sagrada

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Lágrima Sagrada is a green, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around copal resin, oakmoss and spikenard. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it is picked mainly for leisure and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, with feminine not far behind. It reads as a single whole: a fresh, green base with a spicy, earthy, woody body. Cedar, Palo Santo and Australian sandalwood carry the wood, while frankincense and myrrh deepen the resinous, smoky side. Cumin adds spice and tomato leaf sharpens the green. PK Perfumes Ere and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Devil's Garden

8.1

Folkwinds · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folkwinds Devil's Garden is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on an earthy, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer works too, and it is worn across a wide range from daily use to the office and evening. The top of rose, citron and artemisia is fresh and slightly green. In the heart, tuberose, patchouli and Nepalese sichuan pepper add a floral, spicy tone, with mitti attar giving an earthy note. The base of sandalwood absolute, Indonesian oud and copal resin leaves a woody, resinous warmth.

Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Folkwinds Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent that opens on blue lotus, Persian rose otto and orris absolute; it has been discontinued. The opening is soft and floral, with blue lotus, rose and orris. In the heart, orris butter, lavender and Kyara oud come forward. The base turns green and woody with pine needle, balsam fir, juniper berry and sandalwood, while blackberry and elderberry add a sweet, fruity touch alongside an aquatic freshness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few have voted. It suits anyone wanting a cool, forest-like scent that isn't tied to one gender.

Antimony

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Antimony is a resinous, smoky woody scent with a creamy texture and a floral touch, worn comfortably by anyone. Copal resin, frankincense and Palo Santo give it a smoky, resinous backbone, while sandalwood and oud deepen it with woody warmth. Butter softens the creamy side, rose attar adds a floral note, and galangal draws a spicy edge. The notes don't separate into stages; it reads as one dark, warm whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure, nights out and evenings are favoured about equally. Despite its richness it sits squarely in unisex territory.

Black Sheep

7.7

House of Matriarch · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

House of Matriarch Black Sheep is a unisex scent that sets spice, resin and smoky woods against a floral, green frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it is also chosen for nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine too. Copal resin and cistus build the resinous, earthy core. Costus adds an animalic, leathery weight, and white pepper brings spice. Barley and clover carry the green and floral side and soften the edges.

Copāla | Xinú (no. 2)

8.5

Xinú · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xinú Copāla | Xinú is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Copal resin and mesquite tree give it a resinous, woody core, Mexican vanilla softens and sweetens it, and pink pepper adds a spicy warmth. It reads as one smooth whole rather than separate stages. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Demeter Fragrance Library Mesquite and Majouri Silky Sandalwood have a close profile.

Mystic Woods

7.1

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Mystic Woods is a unisex fragrance with a green, earthy wood character, its spicy and resinous side giving it a cool, natural feel. The scent stays inside a woody frame: copal resin, oak wood, Palo Santo and Douglas fir come forward, while Indian sandalwood lays a soft base. Green and earthy tones merge with a dry, spicy wood feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and business settings lead. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though the scent reads unisex. Hendley Perfumes Hewn and Neil Morris Fragrances Visiting Trees have a close profile.

Alpha

7.8

House of Matriarch · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Alpha is a green, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around hemp, cypress and incense, and it has been discontinued. The top opens green, dry and earthy with hemp, cypress and Texas cedar. Incense and Ethiopian frankincense bring a resinous, smoky heart. The base of copal resin, sandalwood and oakmoss sets a woody ground, with spicy and animalic touches running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It is marketed to men, yet a sizeable share of voters read it as feminine. House of Matriarch Khephera and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Copal (Cologne)

7.9

Organic Perfume Girl

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Incense

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Sultan Pasha Attars Incense is a smoky, woody unisex scent built on copal resin, frankincense and myrrh. The notes have no top, heart or base split and read as one piece: a resinous warmth with the dry woodiness of cedar and a faint spicy, oriental edge. It leans smoky and dry rather than sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong by voters, so it carries beyond the skin, though the number of votes is small and this is only a rough guide. It suits anyone who likes resinous, smoky fragrances, and Arte Profumi Samharam and Kuumba Made Frankincense & Myrrh have a close profile.