The Perfume Library

Cornucopia

7.7

Andrea Maack · 2019

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Andrea Maack Cornucopia is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, with a green, fruity side balanced by spice. Cornucopia's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Caramelized fig and green pepper give it a green, sweet character, spiced by cumin and angelica. Frankincense, styrax and black musk add a resinous, smoky depth, while cypress wood supplies a woody frame. The overall impression is earthy and warm.

African Rose

8.2

Memo Paris · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Memo Paris African Rose pairs rose absolute with patchouli, oud and leather, giving a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with geranium absolute, saffron, cardamom, bergamot and cumin. In the heart, rose absolute meets patchouli and the floral side deepens. The base of oud, leather, vetiver and musk settles into a woody, leathery, oriental trail. Tom Ford Oud Voyager and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Memento Mori

7.9

OM Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

OM Parfum Memento Mori is a sweet, spicy, woody-oriental unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Oud, Indian oud and myrrh dominate, with frankincense and elemi resin forming a resinous base. Cumin, cinnamon leaf and spices add warmth, while brandy and apricot soften the sweetness. It reads smoky, earthy and leathery, with rose staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine. Dior Fahrenheit Absolute and Sospiro Aira have a close profile.

Rosier Ardent

6.8

Nez à Nez

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nez à Nez Rosier Ardent is a spiced rose that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued and is regarded as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind and summer far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share see it as classic. It opens with cumin, pepper, cinnamon and cardamom, a dry, warm spice. Rose takes over in the heart and carries the floral side. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, resins and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, sweet, oriental footing.

Oud Santal

8.1

Royal Crown · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Oud Santal is a unisex scent that sets sandalwood and oud inside a floral, sweet and spicy frame, with a woody, smoky character. It wears strong, with strong longevity and sillage, and most voters point to evening and night-out wear, with leisure and daily use getting fewer votes. It carries equally well on men and women. It opens with clary sage, cumin and styrax, with sandalwood close behind. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, Florentine iris absolute and jasmine sambac add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of Burmese oud, vanilla absolute, grey musk, ebony and gurjum balsam dries down sweet, resinous and earthy. Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side and Dior Oud Ispahan have a close profile.

Grimmtale

7.4

Le Frag · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Le Frag Grimmtale is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, pairing a green, spicy character with a dark, woody base. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split between the two. Oakmoss, pine and fir balsam give it a green, resinous forest feel. Camphor and cumin add a cool, spicy edge, while leather and castoreum turn it smoky and animalic. Lemon and ginger lighten the weight a little.

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.

Route des Épices

7.8

Pierre Bourdon · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices is a spicy, sweet and resinous scent for men that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and almost none choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, lavender and geranium; clove, cumin, cinnamon and cardamom set the spicy heart, softened by orange blossom. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oud, frankincense and vanilla leaves an earthy, smoky, sweet trail. Roja Parfums London and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Sybaris (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Puig · 1988

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Puig Sybaris Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine chypre where citrus and green notes meet spice, leather and smoke; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with mandarin orange, lemon, basil and green notes, while cumin and aldehydes add a spicy edge. The heart brings carnation, geranium, cinnamon and juniper forward. As it dries, vetiver, leather, patchouli and moss take over, with frankincense and amber settling it onto a resinous, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for daytime, evening and business. People call it masculine and classic. Aramis Havana and Krizia Krizia Uomo have a close profile.

Sources d'Origine - Pierre Originelle

7.4

Jardin de France · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Pierre Originelle is a fresh, woody unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cumin and pink pepper against the powdery calm of Florentine iris. Cumin and Madagascan pink pepper lead, and the heart of Egyptian caraway, mint and Florentine iris turns the scent green and powdery. In the base, Ceylonese sandalwood, white musk and Virginia cedar leave a soft, slightly sweet woodiness. The citrus and floral touches keep it light. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable. Prada Infusion d'Iris L'Eau d'Iris and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

Vaporocindro

7.2

January Scent Project · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

January Scent Project Vaporocindro is a unisex scent built around jonquil, sandalwood and green leaves, deepened by spice and earthy tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also works in summer and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine: votes split almost evenly between the two. The floral and green side comes from jonquil, lilac and green leaves, with apple and blackcurrant adding a light fruitiness. Cumin, turmeric and black pepper bring spice, while coffee darkens the mix towards something dry and earthy. Sandalwood, cedar, mahogany and oud form a woody, slightly smoky base, softened by ambergris.

Dark Desire

8.4

Parfums d'Elmar · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Dark Desire is a unisex scent in which myrrh, cinnamon, oud and sandalwood meet in a spicy, resinous body; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It is a sweet, spicy, oriental scent. Mandarin orange and cardamom give a light lift at first, then Bulgarian rose and cinnamon come forward in the heart. The base of frankincense, patchouli, tonka bean absolute and amber dries down warm, animalic and smoky. Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque and Parisian / Parisian Oud have a close profile.

Atractone Musk

7.3

Ramón Monegal · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ramón Monegal Atractone Musk is a unisex scent that runs fresh and floral, with sweet, fruity touches resting on a woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it makes its presence felt. Voters don't tie it to one season: autumn is slightly ahead, but it spreads across all four. Leisure and night-out wear lead, with daily and office use not far behind. It opens with cumin, ozonic notes, cashmeran and pink pepper; in the heart, cyclamen, jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley add a floral freshness. In the base, amber, sandalwood, raspberry and musk build a sweet, animalic, woody ground. Dior Addict To Life and Johan B. Merveille have a close profile.

Chypré X

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Chypré X is a unisex chypre built from geranium, cistus, patchouli, moss and leather, with a floral and woody side set against an animal depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too; evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, and a classic reading is common. The scent reads as a green, fruity chypre under a floral layer. Tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and May rose carry the flowers, while plum and peach bring the fruit. Powdery iris and heliotrope soften it, cumin and clove add spice, and civet gives an animal warmth.

Lavender & Wool

7.6

Linda Landenberg · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Linda Landenberg Lavender & Wool is a unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter, softening lavender with milk and chocolate. Lavender appears in three forms here: Provençal lavender, French lavender and lavender absolute. Cardamom, cumin and black pepper add a spicy warmth, while balsam fir, Virginia cedar and patchouli build a green, earthy base. Milk and chocolate pull the scent toward creamy sweetness, and clary sage rounds out the fougère feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time, evenings and daytime wear. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine.

Palladium

8.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Green · Spicy

Palladium by Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur is a dense, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with Amalfi bergamot and lemon brightening the start, but Arabian myrrh, Turkish galbanum and Indian pink pepper soon take over, giving a green, spicy, resinous character. In the heart, Borneo oud, patchouli, English leather and American tobacco push the floral side into the background. The base of Russian birch tar, Indian oud and civet absolute settles into a smoky, animal, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; it leans towards evening and leisure wear, with night-out use also common. The character tilts a little masculine but reads as unisex. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Outback and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Rhizome 01

6.8

Rhizome · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Rhizome 01 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a spicy, resinous opening of cumin, cinnamon and frankincense with a woody base of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters read it as masculine, but a fair number find it feminine. Cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg lead with spice, while galbanum adds a fresh, green edge. At the heart, labdanum, geranium and frankincense resin bring a sweet, smoky warmth. The base of vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood is woody, with a faintly animal trace. Its profile is close to Amouage Overture Man and Amouage Enclave.

Violette Kew

6.3

Le Jardin Retrouvé · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Le Jardin Retrouvé Violette Kew is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and classic most often, though a fair number find it masculine or modern. No clear season or occasion stands out. It opens with Indian cardamom and violet leaf absolute, and the violet leaf carries through the heart, giving a green, slightly powdery feel. In the base, cumin and Australian sandalwood take over: spice and woody warmth, a creamy, resinous softness and a faint animal edge.

Berlin

8.0

Miguel Matos · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Miguel Matos Berlin is a unisex scent where sweet and leathery meet spice and smoke, with a synthetic and animalic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across autumn, winter and spring, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings rather than daytime or office wear. On character, masculine takes a small lead, but feminine and modern votes are close behind. The notes read as a single whole: Calabrian bergamot and cumin give a spiced brightness, while leather, smoke, oud and frankincense set the dark tone. Oakmoss, animalic notes and salt sharpen it, and vanillin, tonka bean absolute and ambergris pull it towards sweetness.

Doliphor

6.1

Marlou · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Marlou Doliphor is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, sweet feel with a powdery, creamy musk texture, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Cumin, carrot seed, musk and costus read as one whole rather than as separate stages. The fresh and sweet side leads, softened by powdery and creamy accords. Synthetic and animal touches stay in the background and add a little warmth. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across spring, fall and summer, and name daily and leisure wear most often. Serge Lutens Clair de musc and Initio Magnetic Blend 7 have a close profile.

Ayutthaya / อยุธยา

7.7

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ayutthaya / อยุธยา is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent with a dark, dry feel, smoky and earthy underneath. Cinnamon, clove and cumin set the spicy tone, while incense, amber and benzoin turn it into a resinous warmth. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, and jasmine absolute softens the dry edges a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Votes for classic and modern sit close together. Prin Krissana / กฤษณา and Gritti Saraj have a close profile.

Siber Extreme (Pure Parfum)

8.6

Ensar Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Siber Extreme (Pure Parfum) is a dense unisex scent of spice and oud that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads comfortably on both men and women, with a distinctive character. The top combines apricot, black pepper, neroli, red mandarin orange and cumin, so spice and citrus open together. The heart of jasmine, black tea, frangipani, orange blossom and May rose adds a floral, creamy layer. The base of Timor sandalwood, Siberian musk, hyraceum and Cambodian oud leaves a woody, animal, leathery trail. Ensar Oud Siber Extreme (2025) and Ensar's Rose have a close profile.

Moonlight Shadow

7.5

Prada · 2018

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Prada Moonlight Shadow is a unisex scent that opens on fig, peach and cumin and moves into leather and cocoa, with a green, spicy, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set the soft fruit of fig and peach against the spice of cumin. In the heart, leather and cocoa pull the scent in a leathery, earthy and slightly animalic direction. Cedarwood in the base lays down a woody, smoky floor. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, and it reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. Initio Divine Attraction and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Mosaic

7.8

Kinetic Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Mosaic is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with sugar, pink pepper, kumquat and bitter orange, while rhubarb and saffron add a spicy edge to that sweetness. The heart brings frankincense, cedarwood and caramel forward, and the base of vetiver, suede and oud gives it a woody, leathery, smoky footing. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and lightly powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters find it feminine. Amouage Interlude Black Iris and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.