The Perfume Library

Opus 1870

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Penhaligon's Opus 1870 is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus freshness with spice, resin and wood, with a faintly smoky, earthy edge. It opens bright and sharp with yuzu, Bourbon pepper and coriander. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and frankincense turn the spice resinous and warm, while English rose softens the edges. The base settles into cedarwood, gaiac wood, Australian sandalwood and musk, dry, woody and a little smoky. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, with winter and summer trailing behind. Daily wear, business and leisure are picked more often than evening or a night out. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, and a good number as classic.

Rare Reef

7.7

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Rare Reef is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. Grapefruit, orange, coriander and mint open it with a bright lift. Basil, violet leaf and apricot sit in the heart, while amberwood, fig and date add a sweet base. Fresh, aquatic and green accords dominate.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Erotique

6.8

Dita von Teese · 2013

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Dita von Teese Erotique is a smoky, leathery women's fragrance with a spicy edge, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, pepper and coriander, where the floral side is sharpened by spice. In the heart, leather sits beside Bulgarian rose, and the base of gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk builds a woody, resinous, animal ground. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Noir Patchouli

7.3

Histoires de Parfums

Floral · Green · Spicy

Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli is a woody, spicy and earthy unisex scent built around patchouli, leather and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer well back. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly in between. Coriander and cardamom add spice at the top, and patchouli is there from the first moment. In the heart, floral notes and juniper berry join it with a green edge. The base settles into leather, moss and vetiver, while musk and vanilla soften the dryness. The overall feel is resinous, leathery and slightly sweet. Guerlain Patchouli Ardent and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême

7.9

Bvlgari · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari pour Homme Extrême is a fresh, clean masculine scent where citrus, tea and green notes lead, and it suits daily and office wear best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily, leisure and business settings lead, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, coriander and tea in a bright citrus mood, while galbanum and petitgrain add a green edge. Nutmeg, pepper and cardamom bring spice to the heart. Sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss then settle into a dry, woody base. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Cuir Améthyste

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Améthyste is a sweet, powdery and leathery unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine, which fits its unisex label. The top notes of coriander, candied rose and bergamot open with a floral, fruity sweetness. In the heart, silver birch, patchouli and violet build a powdery, woody backdrop. The base of benzoin, vanilla and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous sweetness.

Coriandre (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Jean Couturier · 1973

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jean Couturier Coriandre Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women, opening with coriander and aldehydes and settling into a floral, woody scent. It starts bright, citrusy and lightly spicy, with coriander, aldehydes, orange blossom and angelica. The heart turns floral, with lily, rose, jasmine and iris. The base brings vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, giving it a dry, earthy chypre foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time. Voters mostly find it feminine, though a quarter also read it as masculine. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Hili

8.1

Widian · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Widian Hili is a sweet, powdery unisex fragrance that sets the spice of pink pepper and cinnamon against creamy jasmine and tuberose. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot, cinnamon and coriander for a lively spiced start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang and tiaré form a floral cloud. Coconut milk, tobacco leaf, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it onto a sweet, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

True Story

6.3

Glamfume · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glamfume True Story is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet vanilla and chocolate base. The opening is dominated by citrus: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and ginger. In the heart, apple, jasmine and rose come forward, with ylang-ylang and violet softening the floral side. The base leaves a gourmand sweetness of vanilla, amber and chocolate, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Her and Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka have a close profile.

Jazz (1988) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Jazz is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance in which lavender, cinnamon and cardamom sit on a mossy, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, cinnamon, cardamom and bergamot, while basil and tarragon add a green edge. In the heart, iris, geranium and jasmine soften things with a floral touch. The base of oakmoss, cedar, tobacco and leather settles into a woody, leathery fougère.

Opus IV

7.7

Amouage · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Opus IV is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that opens with lemon, grapefruit and coriander and settles into cardamom, rose and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. It opens sharp and bright with lemon, grapefruit, coriander and mandarin orange. Cardamom, cumin and rose bring a spicy floral heart. The base of Peru balsam, labdanum and frankincense dries down sweet, smoky and resinous. Zara TOB/02 Tobacco Tango and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

Waidmanns Heil

7.5

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rammstein Waidmanns Heil is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear. Citrus, green and spicy accords come first. Elemi resin, grapefruit and coriander open bright and fresh, while frankincense, spices and nutmeg give the heart a warm, resinous tone. Vetiver, cashmere and ambergris form the base, settling into an earthy, lightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily and business settings are the most common picks, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Fragonard Vétiver and Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca have a close profile.

Vermeil for Men

8.2

Jean Louis Vermeil

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Louis Vermeil Vermeil for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that settles onto a green, woody and earthy base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and use is spread evenly across leisure, evening and daily wear, with business and night out close behind. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top is blackcurrant, bergamot, mandarin orange and galbanum, giving a fruity, citrusy, green start. In the heart, carnation, jasmine, geranium and rose sit beside spicy coriander. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss dries down woody, earthy and slightly smoky, in a fougère manner. Chevignon Chevignon and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Ambre Doré

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Doré is a sweet, spicy amber for fall and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with styrax, geranium and sage, then moves to a heart of oud, amber, saffron and coriander. Sandalwood, myrrh and vetiver settle underneath as a woody, resinous base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, kept edgy by animal, smoky, leathery and earthy touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one gender. Lattafa Oud Mood Elixir and Montale Dark Aoud have a close profile.

Eau de Rochas (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Rochas · 1970

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rochas Eau de Rochas (1970) is a fresh chypre that mixes citrus, green and floral sides; it is aimed at women and has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and basil give it a bright, lightly spicy opening. Carnation, patchouli, jasmine and rose lead the heart, while oakmoss, musk, sandalwood and amber set the scent on a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme and Dior Diorella have a close profile.

Ungaro pour L'Homme III (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Emanuel Ungaro · 1993

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro pour L'Homme III Eau de Toilette opens green and fresh with sage, lavender and coriander, then settles into a classic fougère-chypre on vetiver and oakmoss. The top is sage, coriander, lavender, orange and lemon, with vodka and mahogany keeping it dry and cool. Rose, jasmine, geranium and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss gives it an earthy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it is worn from daytime to evening and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Aramis Aramis and Estēe Lauder Lauder for Men have a close profile.

Fig-Tea (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Nicolaï · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Nicolaï Fig-Tea Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet character, suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine. The top opens bright and fruity with orange and osmanthus absolute. In the heart, jasmine, coriander and davana add a green floral note with a touch of spice. The base of gaiac wood, maté absolute and amber softens it and dries down woody and warm.

№ 05 - Incense Extrême

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 05 - Incense Extrême is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and resinous character, leaning woody and smoky. Petitgrain and coriander open on a green, spicy note. In the heart, iris and frankincense bring a resinous, earthy feel. Dry woods and ambergris settle underneath, keeping it woody, smoky and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Robert Piguet Casbah have a close profile.

New West for Him (Skinscent)

7.5

Aramis · 1988

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis New West for Him (Skinscent) is a fresh men's fragrance with strong aquatic and green sides, suited to leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, mint, lavender and marine notes for a bright start. In the heart, watermelon sits alongside pine and juniper berry, adding a green, lightly fruity touch. The base settles on cedar, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, giving a woody, leathery footing. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige have a close profile.

8 88

7.1

Comme des Garçons · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Comme des Garçons 8 88 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with spicy, resinous and smoky depth, leaning sweet; it has been discontinued. Its notes read as a single whole rather than layers: cumin and coriander bring the spice, geranium and California bay laurel keep it fresh, while frankincense, amber and patchouli build a resinous, woody base. Safraleine adds a synthetic, powdery edge, and an oriental sweetness softens it all. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. Leisure and daily wear come first, with business and evening close behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Amouage Dia Man and Locherber Agathis Amber have a close profile.

Tangerina

8.0

Gritti · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gritti Tangerina is a fresh unisex citrus scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday moments. Most voters pick it for summer and spring, and it is put forward for leisure, daytime and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, its leaf and zest, plus citron and lemon, giving a bright, green citrus. Coriander, jasmine and ginger in the heart add a light spicy edge, and caramel, ambergris and musk in the base soften it and add a gentle sweetness.

Kashnoir

7.7

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth, and it suits cool-season evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. On character, feminine edges ahead, but masculine and classic votes are substantial too, so it sits comfortably on anyone. The top opens fresh with bergamot, lemon and lavender. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, rose and coriander add a floral, spicy softness. In the base, benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and heliotrope sweeten it into a powdery, woody warmth. Guerlain Héritage (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum have a close profile.

Ambra (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1989

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Etro Ambra Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental, sweet and resinous with a spicy, smoky edge, made for women though plenty of voters read it as masculine. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening, on a night out or for leisure. Voters call it feminine first, masculine second. It opens with bergamot, coriander and labdanum, and its heart holds styrax, opoponax, rose, geranium and amber. Musk, vanilla and patchouli sit in the base. A gourmand sweetness rests on a woody, powdery ground, with resinous amber leading. Omnia Profumi Ambra and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.