The Perfume Library

Désirade (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Aubusson · 1990

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Aubusson Désirade Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet women's scent suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, pineapple and aldehydes beside ylang-ylang and coriander. The heart is led by tuberose, jasmine and rose, with orange blossom and violet softening the florals into something powdery. The base of vanilla, musk, sandalwood and patchouli adds a spicy, resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evening and night out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Léonard Balahé and Guy Laroche Clandestine have a close profile.

Black

5.1

Superdry · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Superdry Black is a men's fragrance where citrus and spice meet leather, moss and frankincense, leaving a slightly smoky, sweet-leaning impression. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters point to leisure, daily wear and the office, with some votes for nights out and evenings. It reads clearly masculine. Lemon and fruits open it fresh. In the heart, lavender, thyme, coriander and nutmeg build a spicy backbone, softened by a floral touch of jasmine. The base of frankincense, leather, sandalwood and moss turns woody, resinous and smoky.

Oscar (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Oscar de la Renta

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta Oscar Eau de Toilette is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of peach and galbanum with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose, leaning towards autumn and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business wear draw similar support, and it reads mostly feminine and classic. It opens with peach, galbanum and orange blossom, fresh and fruity. Rose, jasmine and tuberose build a floral centre. Patchouli, sandalwood and amber settle into a woody, creamy, lightly spicy base. Ted Lapidus Création and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio have a close profile.

The Ambergris Caleidoscope

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Crystal Haze

6.6

D.L. Roelen

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

D.L. Roelen Crystal Haze is a fresh, powdery unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days best, pairing citrus and floral notes with a clean-laundry feel. Tuberose, coriander and orange open fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. In the heart, cotton and synthetic fibers pull the scent toward a powdery, spotless cleanliness. Crystal musk and fabric in the base keep that synthetic, freshly washed character going. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Lacoste Touch of Pink and Playboy Play It Lovely have a close profile.

Route 66 (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Coty · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Coty Route 66 Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, green and woody fougère that opens fresh and settles into a spicy, resinous depth; it reads masculine and has been discontinued. The top notes of pineapple, bergamot and lemon give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, tarragon, lavender and oakmoss add a green, chypre-like edge. The base of labdanum, sandalwood and patchouli grounds it in a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and also works in the office. The character is clearly masculine. Roja Parfums Apex and Grès Cabaret Homme have a close profile.

Vanilla Nomad

8.2

Sana Jardin · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Vanilla Nomad is a unisex scent in which vanilla is hardened by resin and spice, sweet yet smoky and woody, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters call its character feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Coriander, cardamom and Italian bergamot open it spicy and fresh. In the heart, jasmine absolute, frankincense and Siam benzoin turn it floral and resinous. In the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness, while Haitian vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood keep that sweetness on an earthy, woody footing.

Violette

6.7

Tocca · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tocca Violette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around African violet and rose, brightened by bergamot and blackcurrant. The scent reads as a single whole: fresh and floral with a fruity sweetness, while ginger and coriander add a spicy edge. Cedar and benzoin give it a woody, powdery base, and musk softens everything. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see it as feminine. Nina Ricci Love In Paris and Chopard Infiniment (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Par Amour pour Lui

8.0

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Par Amour pour Lui is a green, smoky and leathery fougère for men, woody and spicy with a sweet edge. It opens fresh and herbal with French tarragon, Provençal lavender, bergamot and coriander. In the heart, tobacco absolute, hay absolute and leather lead, while patchouli and styrax add smoke and resin. The base of Haitian vetiver, labdanum absolute and tonka bean absolute sweetens it, and sandalwood and white musk soften the finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; summer is rarely chosen. It suits the office, evenings and daily wear.

Piper Leather

7.2

Illuminum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Illuminum Piper Leather is a spicy, smoky unisex scent built around black pepper, coriander and leather. It opens with black pepper and coriander, then moves into carrot seed, jasmine and leather at the heart. Civet, frankincense and musk in the base add an animal, resinous warmth. A fresh, green thread runs beneath the spicy, woody leather character. Longevity is rated good and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. Just over half call it masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Venti4 Vorrei and Tom Daxon Vachetta have a close profile.

Pure Custo Barcelona Man

5.8

Custo Barcelona · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Custo Barcelona Pure Custo Barcelona Man is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs tangerine, lemon and bergamot with cardamom and coriander; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus and neroli, while amber and cedar give the freshness a light woody footing. Cardamom and coriander bring spice to the heart. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, and frankincense, musk and patchouli keep it soft and woody. The overall impression is fresh, slightly floral and fruity. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and unshowy. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern. Carolina Herrera Chic for Men and Jaguar Era have a close profile.

Lady Knize (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Knize

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Knize Lady Knize Eau de Parfum is a classic feminine scent that blends floral, sweet and spicy tones with an oriental, powdery side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. Daytime, nights out and evenings draw about the same support, and it also works at the office. Voters call it feminine and classic. It opens on rose. Coriander and clove bring spice to the heart, while sandalwood and musk in the base soften it into something woody, powdery and faintly animalic. The chypre and oriental accords keep the sweetness in check.

X Tabac

8.4

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Clive Christian X Tabac is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against smoky, earthy woods; it has been discontinued. Juniper and coriander give it a fresh, green, lightly spicy air. Oak wood carries the woody, resinous side, while tobacco absolute adds a smoky, leathery, earthy depth. Fruity and creamy touches soften the dry edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. Most read it as masculine, but a good share find it feminine. Profumum Roma Victrix and Xinú Ummo (no. 3) have a close profile.

Tellement Bleu (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Alex Simone · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Alex Simone Tellement Bleu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, juniper berry and orange blossom, a bright citrus start. Coriander, cardamom and black pepper in the heart add a dry, spicy edge. Patchouli, gaiac wood and cedar settle into a woody base, softened by a creamy touch. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, and very few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it sits right in between. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Colekt Void have a close profile.

Magenta Pop

7.3

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Magenta Pop is a unisex scent where a fruity, sweet character is roughened by spice, leather and animalic tones. Caramel, honeycomb and gingerbread build the sweet side, while blueberry, grape and mandarin orange add a bright fruitiness. Cinnamon and black pepper bring the spice, and leather with civet carries a dark, animalic depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure, evening and night-out settings, with the office a less common pick. Borntostandout Purple Stain and Kai Porten Parfums Privés Beach Klub have a close profile.

Shadid / شديد

6.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes Shadid / شديد is a unisex perfume where sweet, spicy and woody tones are weighed down by animal, leathery and smoky shades. It opens with coriander and castoreum, then deepens into nagarmotha, Brazilian rosewood and musk at the heart. The base holds ambergris, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood; the vanilla adds sweetness while the woods and resinous side keep it dry and dense. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Perfumes with a close profile include François Delì Fumée Toxique and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh.

Giardino Segreto

7.0

Acca Kappa · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Acca Kappa Giardino Segreto is a powdery women's fragrance whose floral and green character is softened by sweet, spicy and woody tones. It opens with pink pepper, ylang-ylang and coriander. In the heart, clove, jasmine and two roses, Grasse rose absolute and Royal William rose, build the floral core. The base of musk, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter and summer picked less often. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out, and half of the voters find it feminine. Widian Hili and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Ambre Destan

7.8

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Anka Kuş Parfüm Ambre Destan is a resinous, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, with leisure and daily use close behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit near each other, so it carries no strong gender lean. It opens with bay leaf and vanilla; the heart gathers angelica, amber, benzoin and coriander. The base rests on sandalwood, labdanum, frankincense resin and patchouli. The overall feel is sweet and resinous, with green, earthy and smoky shades keeping that warmth dry and woody. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Mancera Hindu Kush share a close profile.

Over Drive Noir

7.6

Création Lamis

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Création Lamis Over Drive Noir is a floral-oriental scent for women, where rose, orange blossom and mimosa meet a sweet, spicy vanilla-amber base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so the picture is not final. The character is feminine and noticeable. Coriander, mandarin orange and peach open fresh and fruity, while jasmine and rose set the floral side. In the heart, clove brings spice, and mimosa and clover soften it. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, vanilla and amber leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with civet and opoponax adding an animal, earthy weight.

Womanity Aqua Chic

7.1

Mugler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Mugler Womanity Aqua Chic is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that sits close to daytime and office wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for daytime, business and leisure, while evening and night-out wear get far fewer votes. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Coriander, red berries and blackcurrant open on a cool, fruity note. Mandarin blossom water sits in the heart, and in the base spices and fig wood sweeten that freshness slightly and settle it on a woody footing. Pierre Guillaume Aqaysos and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Legendary Knight

8.2

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Legendary Knight is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent with a spicy, woody edge, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, with leisure and business the leading occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and the largest share of votes calls it masculine, with classic and modern tied behind. Mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright, citrusy freshness. Pink pepper, pepper, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon add a spicy bite, while jasmine, violet and lavender soften it with a floral touch. Woods, fir balsam and musk build a woody base, and green and aquatic accords keep the whole thing airy, with the sweetness staying in the background. Parfums de Marly Percival and Swiss Arabian Walaa have a close profile.

Salt & Pepper

7.6

Precious Liquid · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Precious Liquid Salt & Pepper is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that most voters place in spring and summer, and that suits everyday wear. Aquatic notes and bergamot set a bright base, over which black pepper, pink pepper and Nepalese sichuan pepper take the lead. Coriander and caraway push the spice towards a dry, slightly earthy side, while violet leaf adds a green touch. Patchouli and frankincense bring a woody, faintly smoky depth, and carrot seed reinforces the earthy edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Daily wear, leisure and sport are the most named settings, with business and evening also getting votes. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo and Lalique Encre Noire Sport have a close profile.

Full Gallop

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Full Gallop is a floral, sweet women's perfume deepened by spice and resin. It reads as one piece: Turkish rose, Moroccan jasmine, osmanthus and iris form the floral body, while heliotrope adds a powdery sweetness. Coriander and pepper bring a spicy warmth, and amber and musk settle it into a resinous, faintly animalic base. Fruity and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though from few votes. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out, and daily wear as well.

Hudson River NY

7.6

Gravel · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Gravel Hudson River NY is a unisex scent that sets citrus and spice against a powdery, woody backbone, opening bright and settling into a sweet, warm tone. It opens with bergamot and geranium, a bright citrus start. At the heart, lavender, coriander and cardamom add a spicy, lightly aromatic frame. The base brings vanilla and tonka bean sweetness, while cedarwood and precious woods ground it in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out, leisure and the office. It leans masculine and classic, though some voters read it as feminine. Riiffs Fareed and Guerlain Héritage Eau de Toilette share a close profile.