The Perfume Library

Kamel Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Sora Dora · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Kamel Oud Extrait de Parfum is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent built around saffron, cardamom and Laotian oud. It reads as one whole: the warm spice of saffron and cardamom meets the smoky dryness of cade juniper wood and gaiac wood. Rose and raspberry soften the dry, animalic edge a little, while labdanum deepens the oriental side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex release. Pryn Parfum Rosuerrier and Ajmal Taaj Al Raas have a close profile.

Grimoire

8.0

Anatole Lebreton · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anatole Lebreton Grimoire is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy and smoky character, leaning woody and earthy. It opens with bergamot, basil and true lavender, fresh and green. In the heart, elemi resin, frankincense and Atlas cedar build a resinous, woody base. Cumin, moss and patchouli add an earthy, slightly animal trail underneath, and musk softens that rough edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and fewer voters see it as an office scent. Most read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Franck Boclet Ashes have a close profile.

Vanilla Edesia

7.2

Electimuss · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Electimuss Vanilla Edesia is a sweet, woody unisex scent that sets vanilla inside a floral, spicy and resinous frame. The top is lit by pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot, while frankincense and bitter almond hint early at the sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Ceylonese cinnamon and cumin bring the spice forward. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli, with leathery notes and white musk settling it into a creamy, faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads as truly unisex. Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant and Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome have a close profile.

Barkhane

7.1

Téo Cabanel · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Téo Cabanel Barkhane is a spicy, resinous unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, which fades quickly, while curry, cumin and geranium in the heart give it a spicy, slightly earthy frame. The base rests on oud, myrrh, cistus and patchouli, sweetened and softened by vanilla, tonka bean and musk, with immortelle and vetiver staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out, while summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Jeroboam Ambra and Roja Parfums Aoud have a close profile.

Shameless Seducer

7.3

Malbrum · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Shameless Seducer is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a powdery, animalic base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, drawing close votes on both sides. Mimosa absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery tone, while cumin adds a spicy edge. Civet and musk bring a warm, animalic depth; citrus notes and aldehydes lift it slightly, and ambrette seed leaves a soft roughness. Woody and resinous tones stay in the background.

Cruda

7.9

Morph · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Morph Cruda is a spicy, sweet and woody unisex scent built around cumin, damask rose and vanilla, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear a step behind. The largest share of voters reads it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with cumin, cedarwood and bergamot, and the heart of damask rose, cinnamon and clove adds a spiced warmth. The base is led by vanilla, tonka bean, amber and patchouli, while labdanum and musk settle the sweetness into a soft, resinous ground. The overall impression is fruity and gourmand.

Peau de Bête

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Liquides Imaginaires Peau de Bête is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs civet, castoreum and leathery notes with cypriol and spices, giving an animal, smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. Rook Perfumes Rook and Gini Quality of Flesh have a close profile. The scent as a whole is woody, earthy and leathery. Atlas cedar, Texas cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli build the woody base, while cumin, Madagascar pepper and parsley seed add a spicy edge. Styrax brings a resinous warmth, and skatole and civet sharpen the animal side.

Marc Jacobs Men

6.6

Marc Jacobs · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Jacobs Men is a fresh, green men's fragrance softened by floral and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, cardamom and bergamot for a spicy lift, while cypress and cumin add a dry, green edge. In the heart, cyclamen, rose and fig leaf bring a floral, watery softness. The base sweetens with tonka bean and settles on a woody ground of cedarwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, and most voters find it masculine. Its lightly sweet character makes it a daytime scent.

Œillères

8.4

Roberto Greco · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Roberto Greco Œillères is a unisex scent that sets floral and green notes against spice, resin and earthy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it does not belong clearly to one side. The top opens green and fresh with chamomile absolute, lavender and eucalyptus. In the heart, pollen, hay absolute, mushrooms and cumin pull it towards an earthy, spicy character. Frankincense adds a resinous depth, and styrax and musk anchor the base. Smoky and leathery tones stay in the background. Léonard pour Homme and Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus have a close profile.

J'ai Fait Un Rêve - clair / J'ai fait un rêve - elle

7.8

Majda Bekkali · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Majda Bekkali J'ai Fait Un Rêve - clair / J'ai fait un rêve - elle pairs a fresh, floral character with a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base, and is a perfume for women. The top holds petitgrain, elemi resin, cumin and blackcurrant leaf, giving a fresh, green start with a spicy edge. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and neroli bring a soft floral heart. The base settles into papyrus, labdanum, frankincense, musk and Atlas cedar, which read woody, powdery and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions. Half of the voters call its character feminine. Amouage Dia Man and Grossmith Sylvan Song have a close profile.

Royale Stallion

8.5

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Al Haramain Royale Stallion is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. Bergamot, cumin and heliotrope open fresh and spicy. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and bitter almond bring a floral, powdery sweetness. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Armaf Craze and Orientica Sapphire have a close profile.

Terre de Sarment

7.3

Frapin · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Frapin Terre de Sarment is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent led by cumin, cinnamon and benzoin. It opens with cumin, grapefruit and neroli, a fresh citrus and floral touch over the spice. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, frankincense and orange blossom come forward. Benzoin, vanilla and tobacco in the base sweeten it into a smoky, powdery warmth, with fruity and earthy shades alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets little. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Mancera Red Tobacco and Byredo Tobacco Mandarin have a close profile.

Mandodari / มณโฑ

8.1

Prin · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Prin Mandodari / มณโฑ is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time rather than the office. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with a more classic feel. Tuberose, gardenia and champaca give it a floral body, while black pepper and cumin add spice. Sandalwood and oakmoss set a woody, chypre base, and tobacco, opium and civet pull it towards a smoky, resinous, animalic side. Pryn Parfum Morah and Prin Mandodari Mandodari have a close profile.

Anima Dulcis

7.5

Arquiste · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arquiste Anima Dulcis is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance where cinnamon, clove and chili meet vanilla and cocoa. The top holds oregano, sesame and cinnamon; the heart keeps the spice going with clove, cumin, night-blooming jasmine and chili. In the base, Mexican vanilla and cocoa bean absolute come forward, while oriental notes and a chypre accord set them on a powdery, resinous, slightly animalic ground. The result is distinctly gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

L'Orée du Bois

7.2

Jacques Fath · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jacques Fath L'Orée du Bois opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, finds its heart in mimosa and orange blossom, and settles into honey and amber as a floral, spicy, sweet scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and many also choose it for a night out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top of mandarin orange, bergamot and Moroccan neroli gives a bright start. In the heart, mimosa, orange blossom and ylang-ylang form a floral core. The base turns sweet with honey, amber and musk, while cinnamon and saffron add spice and sandalwood a woody warmth. The overall feel is powdery and creamy.

Cuir Altesse

7.6

David Jourquin · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir Altesse is a sweet, spicy leather fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is classed as feminine. It opens with orange, cardamom and pink pepper, bright but already spiced. In the heart, cumin, clove and patchouli build a spicy, earthy base, while jasmine and rose soften the floral side. As it dries, leather comes forward, with vanilla and benzoin giving it a sweet, resinous warmth and oakmoss adding earthy depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine.

The Calling

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang The Calling is a unisex woody-oriental scent where sweet, spicy and gourmand sides lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come up most often as the occasion. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though it is unisex. The top opens spicy and fruity with green mango, cardamom, lavender and pink pepper. Cinnamon, saffron and gaiac wood warm the heart, and the base of vanilla, caramel, chocolate and tobacco settles it into something sweet, dry and woody.

Flash Back in New York

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olfactive Studio Flash Back in New York is a unisex scent that sets cumin, saffron and Tuscan leather against a smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and evening wear, and voters tend to read it as masculine. The top opens fresh and spicy with cumin, linen, saffron and clary sage. In the heart, jasmine and violet add a soft floral touch while Tuscan leather brings out the leathery side. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, papyrus and birch smoke dries down woody and smoky. Bon Parfumeur 603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka and Riggs Sceptre have a close profile.

1876

7.0

Histoires de Parfums · 2001

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1876 is a floral, spicy fragrance for women, chosen most often for autumn and spring. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present through much of the day without being loud. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lychee and orange. The heart turns spicy, with Moldovan rose and iris alongside cinnamon, cumin and carnation. The base leaves a sweet, powdery, woody warmth from vanilla, sandalwood and white musk.

Iris N' Wood

7.3

Birkholz · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Birkholz Iris N' Wood is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green air with powdery iris and woody touches. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with grapefruit, cumin and cardamom, which bring both freshness and spice. In the heart, cedarwood, iris and lily of the valley come forward, with the iris carrying the powdery side. The base of sandalwood, cashmere wood and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Moudon Enigma and Parfums de Marly Galloway have a close profile.

Vanuatu (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Vanuatu Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, and towards leisure and workdays. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on you without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and business are the occasions it is most often linked to. Though unisex, it is most often read as masculine. Bergamot, rhubarb and violet leaf bring a crisp freshness that sits alongside the spicy warmth of cardamom, cumin and black pepper. Patchouli, Atlas cedar and Australian sandalwood build a woody base, while fig milk and violet soften it with a creamy, floral touch.

Yours Deeply / Deeply

7.4

MariaL · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MariaL Yours Deeply / Deeply is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around cinnamon, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Although unisex, voters lean towards reading it as feminine. The notes read as a whole: cinnamon, cumin and carnation carry the spice, while benzoin and vanilla add sweetness. Patchouli, oud and gaiac wood form a woody base, and birch tar with frankincense brings a smoky, resinous edge. Orange lightly brightens the dense structure. Pierre Guillaume 26 Isparta and Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge have a close profile.

Duc de Vervins L'Extreme

8.2

Houbigant

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme is a fresh, green, citrusy fougère for men, with a spicy edge and an earthy base that gives it a classic feel. Bergamot and lemon open bright and sharp. The heart builds a spicy, herbal core of cumin, rosemary, nutmeg, lavender and geranium, and the base of oakmoss absolute and patchouli settles it into a woody, earthy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too, and daily wear and the office get the most votes. It reads masculine and classic. Houbigant Duc de Vervins and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Secrets de Rose

7.3

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Parfums de Rosine Secrets de Rose is a feminine rose scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine and classic. It is a floral, fruity, sweet rose. The top holds liquorice, rose, saffron, plum and bitter orange; the heart is led by rose absolute, ylang-ylang and jasmine. Sandalwood, labdanum and amber in the base carry it into a spicy, woody, powdery warmth.