The Perfume Library

Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum)

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment is a unisex scent that pairs several oud types with floral notes such as mimosa, jasmine and Bourbon rose, plus spice and fruit; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, ginger and coriander for a spicy start, while peach and blue cypress add a fruity, woody edge. Flowers lead the heart, with coffee and raspberry adding sweetness. The base sets Cambodian, Sri Lankan, Indian and Sumatran oud, frankincense and Mysore sandalwood into a resinous, woody, animal-tinged ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and night-out and evening wear lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Ensar Oud CP Raspberry and Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment: VD Rose have a close profile.

Baz Cuir

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz Cuir is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out, with a leathery, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions; summer is rarely chosen. Voters read it mostly as masculine, with a modern streak too. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot, orange and yuzu, while green notes and cypress keep it fresh and coriander adds a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and cedarwood build a floral and woody base. Leather, vetiver, patchouli and amber dominate the base, where the smoky and animal sides of the accords become clearer. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Gheorghe

8.0

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe is a unisex scent that suits autumn and spring best, setting floral and green tones against spice, smoke and earth. Hay absolute, heliotrope and narcissus form a floral-green base, while black pepper, clove, tobacco and peat bring smoky, earthy edges. Castoreum adds an animal warmth, and opoponax, benzoin and vanilla soften it into something resinous and lightly sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds and Soivohle Meerschaum have a close profile.

Penthouse Larvotto

8.4

Rue Broca

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rue Broca Penthouse Larvotto is a men's fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a sweet, powdery and creamy base, with floral and spicy touches along the way. Bergamot, coriander and violet leaf open it fresh and green. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral note while the spice stays present. The base of vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweetens it and turns it woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits business and leisure wear. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Tux and Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum).

Fresh Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Mexx · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Mexx Fresh Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice that suits a young, easygoing wearer. Passion fruit gives the opening a bright, fruity edge. Coriander and nutmeg add a spicy note in the heart, and amberwood softens and sweetens the base. The blend has a synthetic streak and stays fresh from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été and Rasasi Hawas for Him have a close profile.

Black Vetyver Café

7.2

Jo Malone · 2003

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café pairs a sweet, gourmand opening of coffee and dark chocolate with a woody, resinous base of vetiver and temple frankincense, and it is unisex. Coffee and dark chocolate lead, so the scent starts sweet and gourmand. Coriander in the heart adds spice, and in the base vetiver and temple frankincense pull it towards earthy, smoky wood. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits between the two. Superfumista Terra Moka and House of Mammoth Rumble have a close profile.

Wild Lavender / Inglese

7.3

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Wild Lavender / Inglese is a fresh, green, citrusy fougère built around lavender, galbanum and bergamot, made for men. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen far less. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters mostly find it masculine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with lavender, galbanum and bergamot in a fresh, green sweep, with lemon and mandarin orange keeping the citrus bright. Juniper, clary sage, pepper and clove bring a dry, spicy turn through the heart. Tonka bean and musk settle it into a soft, powdery finish.

Dover Street Market

7.8

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Dover Street Market is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around pine, patchouli and mandarin orange, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Pine and juniper berry form a cool green frame, brightened by mandarin orange and bergamot. Coriander and black pepper add spice, while patchouli and cedarwood give an earthy, woody base. Frankincense and labdanum bring a resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Nue Co. Forest Lungs and Marc Gebauer Berserker.

Reckless (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Reckless is a women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli and settles into vanilla and musk, pairing fresh citrus with a creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, though night and evening wear also get votes. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange give it a bright citrus start. Neroli, May rose and Grasse jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, cinnamon and sandalwood ground it in a sweet, spicy, powdery finish. Roja Parfums Enigma (2023) (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums NüWa (2015) have a close profile.

Istanbul

8.1

Unique'e Luxury · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Via Manzoni 20

8.0

Xerjoff · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Via Manzoni 20 is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a fruity start settling onto a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and suggest evenings and nights out; spring comes second, while summer trails far behind. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though both get votes, which puts it somewhere in between. The top notes are sour cherry, coriander and brandy: a fruity, sweet, lightly spiced start. In the heart, juniper, rosemary and davana add a green, aromatic edge to that sweetness, and the base of sandalwood, myrrh and vetiver brings a warm, woody, resinous finish. Nobile 1942 Malvs and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

Ricki Hall - Booze & Baccy

7.8

Captain Fawcett's · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Captain Fawcett's Ricki Hall - Booze & Baccy is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a smoky, resinous texture, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bay rum, bergamot and orange, which feel fresh and slightly tart. In the heart, galbanum, white thyme and coriander add a green, herbal spice. The base brings the sweetness of vanilla and benzoin, while frankincense and tobacco leaf settle it on a smoky, earthy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Juozas Statkevičius Juozas Statkevičius and Bois 1920 Real Patchouly have a close profile.

Awatif pour Homme / عواطف

8.8

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Awatif pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with green, fruity and sweet touches that make it an easy daytime wear. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most choose it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business also among the common picks. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. The top is cool and bright with mint, coriander, citron, blackcurrant and orange. Rose, basil and apricot in the heart add a floral, fruity softness. Ambrette, fig and date in the base leave a sweet finish. Rare Reef and Pacific Aura have a close profile.

Black Tobacco

8.3

Womo · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Womo Black Tobacco is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around tobacco flower, tobacco leaf and honey, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading, and although it is unisex, it leans masculine. It opens with cumin and tobacco flower for a spicy start, while tobacco leaf, honey and coriander form the heart. Tolu balm, vanilla and cocoa carry the base into a gourmand, resinous sweetness, with woody and oriental touches alongside. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and François Delì Sweet Tobacco have a close profile.

Ala

7.8

Régalien · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Régalien Ala is a sweet, spicy and gourmand unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top opens with coriander, cognac, apricot, whisky and cinnamon, fruity and spicy at once. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, geranium, honey and rosemary soften the rose with a honeyed sweetness. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, amber, labdanum and vanilla dries down resinous and oriental. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions; summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads truly unisex. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.

CK One Summer 2019

6.9

Calvin Klein · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2019 is a fresh, citrusy, water-cooled unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. It opens with tangerine and Italian bergamot giving a bright citrus lift, while quince and water lily add a fruity, lightly sweet coolness. In the heart, coriander, juniper berry and matcha bring a spicy-green touch, with aquatic notes keeping the watery feel going. Musk, driftwood and amber settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as open to both. It has been discontinued.

Moods by Krizia Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Krizia · 1989

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Moods by Krizia Uomo Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine fragrance with a spicy, green and woody character; it has been discontinued, but it still suits autumn days and nights out. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer plays a smaller part. Night out and evening wear lead, with business and daily use following. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, cardamom and bergamot, a fresh spicy start. The heart pairs ginger, pepper and carnation with the floral softness of jasmine and rose. In the base, leather, patchouli and oakmoss form a woody, earthy, smoky ground, lightly sweetened by tonka bean and vanilla.

Teatro alla Scala (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Krizia · 1986

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Krizia Teatro alla Scala Eau de Parfum is a dense, chypre-built floral where rose, jasmine and tuberose meet spice, resin and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It wears strong, with powerful longevity and sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Bergamot, aldehydes and coriander open it bright and fruity. The heart is dominated by rose, jasmine, tuberose and carnation. Patchouli, benzoin, frankincense and oakmoss carry the base into a sweet, smoky, animal warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Via dell'Incenso

7.6

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Via dell'Incenso is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of lemon and bergamot against the smoky, resinous depth of frankincense, pine and gaiac wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most often for leisure and evening wear. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot and cedar, a fresh, green citrus start. The heart of elemi resin, coriander and cashmeran adds a soft, spicy turn. In the base, pine, gaiac wood and frankincense bring out the woody, smoky side, with a faintly sweet resin left behind. Heretic Dirty Hinoki and Molinard Citrus Noir have a close profile.

Concrete Flower

7.4

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Concrete Flower is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear and the office. Mandarin orange, black pepper and bergamot open bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, lily, jasmine and iris give it a floral face, while neroli and clove add a touch of spice. Sandalwood, oakmoss and amber settle into a woody, resinous base, and the whole carries a green, slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Dunhill Century and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral is a fresh men's fragrance that sets coriander and lime against amber and woody notes. Coriander and lime open the scent, and the citrus and aquatic accords keep it bright. Leathery notes in the heart add a spicy edge, while amber and woody notes form a soft base. Fruity and synthetic accords sit quietly behind the fresh structure. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Perry Ellis Aqua and Adidas Team have a close profile.

Distant Wave

7.8

La Rive

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

La Rive Distant Wave is a fresh, sea-breezy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens cool with lavender, mint, rosemary and seawater, while green notes and calone carry that freshness on. In the heart, sandalwood and neroli soften the mood. The base of tobacco, cedarwood and oakmoss gives it a spicy, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as a masculine, classic scent. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Absolute Blue have a close profile.

Jermyn Street

7.5

Floris · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Jermyn Street is a fresh, green unisex fragrance, where citrus and vetiver sit on a woody, powdery base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office share the top spots equally. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, violet and vetiver. Mugwort, juniper berry and coriander bring a spicy, green touch to the heart. In the base, cedar, musk and amber soften the scent, while vetiver runs through all three stages. Celine Parade and Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Cologne have a close profile.

Il Colore del Vento

8.2

Nobile 1942 · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Il Colore del Vento is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, opening with citrus and spice before settling into a creamy, sweet gourmand base. Cardamom, ginger, coriander and black pepper bring spicy warmth, lifted by lemon. In the heart, bergamot sits alongside coffee, caramel and champagne, while amber, vanilla and white musk give the base a sweet, creamy footing. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind, and leisure, evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine and modern, though it is a unisex scent. Kerosene Unknown Pleasures and Nishane Ani X have a close profile.