The Perfume Library

La Rose Angel

7.3

Mugler · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler La Rose Angel is a feminine gourmand floral that ties a rose and plum heart to a sweet base of caramel, dark chocolate and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. Evening and nights out are the favoured settings, and it reads as feminine and modern. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and cumin for a spicy brightness. Rose and plum build a fruity floral heart, then caramel, dark chocolate and vanilla bring the sweetness forward, while patchouli gives it a faintly earthy footing.

Carbone (2024) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Balmain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Carbone is a unisex scent led by sandalwood, suede and patchouli, with cumin adding spice; it sits in a woody, leathery lane softened by sweet, powdery tones. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear too. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, followed by modern, though a fair number read it as feminine. As a whole it is woody and spicy. Sandalwood and patchouli build the frame, suede adds a leathery texture, and cumin sharpens the spice. Rose absolute and white musk bring a floral, creamy, powdery softness that balances the sweet oriental feel. Balmain Carbone (2025) (Eau de Toilette) and Montale Aoud Purple Rose have a close profile.

Love Toxin

7.8

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Love Toxin is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting a fruity-floral heart on a sweet, animalic, leathery base. It opens with bergamot, plum, strawberry and coconut for a fruity sweetness, while coriander and rose oxide add a slight sharpness. In the heart, iris, rose, jasmine and tuberose build a dense floral core, with cumin leaving a spicy trace. The base settles into vanilla, leather, oakmoss and musk, and castoreum adds an animalic, resinous depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with both drawing equal votes. Anatole Lebreton L'Eau Scandaleuse and Azman Killer Vavoom have a close profile.

El Attarine

7.5

Serge Lutens · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens El Attarine is a unisex scent that pairs the spicy warmth of saffron and cumin with the sweetness of dried fruits; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: saffron, spices, dried fruits, cumin and everlasting flower. Fruity and sweet accords pull it toward gourmand, the spicy and woody side balances that, and resinous, smoky and faintly animal tones give it an oriental weight. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits squarely in unisex territory.

Dunhuang / 敦煌

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Prissana Dunhuang / 敦煌 is a sweet but shadowed unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers against spice and smoke. Mandarin orange, tangerine and kumquat form a bright citrus base, while jasmine absolute, osmanthus and magnolia add floral sweetness with a touch of plum. Cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring the spice forward, and incense and Lapsang Souchong tea carry a smoky edge. Sandalwood, cedar and amber give a warm woody ground, and civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

No̱ 101 (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Fischersund · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Fischersund No̱ 101 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built around rain accord, Icelandic grass and cypriol. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more voters reading it as masculine. Rain accord, snow, Icelandic grass and dandelion bring coolness and green freshness. Cumin and cypriol add a spicy, earthy edge, while cigarette and limbwood give a smoky, woody side. Musk and vanilla soften those sharper edges.

Cedarstorm

7.8

Panouge · 2013

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Panouge Cedarstorm is a woody, spicy, slightly smoky men's scent built around cedarwood, black pepper and amber; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, cumin, nutmeg and cedarwood form a spicy, earthy woodiness. The base of frankincense, amber and sandalwood leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with green and smoky shades staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Houbigant Bois Mystique and Police Potion for Him have a close profile.

Sentiers de Comètes

7.8

YeYe Parfums · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

YeYe Parfums Sentiers de Comètes is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, cumin and pink pepper, while lavender and carrot seed give that first stretch a dry, green edge. In the heart, orange blossom, vanilla orchid and tonka bean sweeten and powder the scent. The base of ambergris, Tonkin musk and frankincense leaves a resinous, faintly smoky warmth.

Epicentro

7.0

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Epicentro is a unisex fougère that pairs a fresh, green start with a spicy, resinous and earthy woodiness. The top holds amber, angelica root, gaiac wood, benzoin, fir balsam and cumin, giving a resinous, spicy edge. Calamus, ambrette seed and maté in the heart add an earthy, green note. Bergamot, cedarwood and Virginia cedar in the base settle into a dry, citrus-tinged woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer draws a fair share too. Leisure and business are the top occasions. More voters call it masculine than anything else, yet it stays balanced enough to be unisex. Floraïku In the Rain and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oqachol / โอฆชล

8.2

Prin · 2022

Floral · Aquatic · Green

Prin Oqachol / โอฆชล is a floral, green and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, leisure time and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so unisex fits well. Oakmoss, cade juniper and Keemun tea come first, while May rose absolute and mimosa absolute carry the floral side. Tobacco and birch tar add a dark, leathery smokiness, frankincense brings resin, and Siberian deer musk gives an animal warmth. Aquatic and green accents lighten this heavy mix a little.

Railway to the Rooftop

7.2

Philly & Phill · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Philly & Phill Railway to the Rooftop is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with smoky leather and oud softened by a gourmand caramel sweetness. It opens with mandarin orange, saffron and cumin, a spicy, citrusy start. In the heart, caramel, rose and iris add a floral sweetness, while cedarwood, leather, patchouli and oud build a woody, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Maison Alhambra Fraîche / Nouveau and Khadlaj Wow Oud have a close profile.

Vamos

7.5

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goat

6.7

Wolf Brothers · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Wolf Brothers Goat is a green, spicy and animalic men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, suiting leisure time and evenings out. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; few choose summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It mostly reads masculine, though some find it modern or feminine. It opens with violet leaf, goat milk, mushrooms and truffle, an earthy green start that osmanthus sweetens slightly. In the heart, cumin and clove bring spice over a woody base of cedarwood and patchouli. The dry-down settles into leather, fur and vetiver, animalic and leathery.

Santal Rose

7.0

Brooklyn Soap Company

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brooklyn Soap Company Santal Rose is a fresh, green floral with spice, wood and a creamy softness, and it suits both men and women. It opens with ginger, green notes and bergamot, and the heart brings rose, cardamom, cumin and lily of the valley forward. In the base, vetiver, iris, musk and sandalwood set the scent on a woody, creamy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine too. Byredo Desert Dawn and Birkholz Iris N' Wood have a close profile.

Perseus

7.0

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Perseus is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance, with a creamy, powdery softness running through it. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity scoring 7.5 out of 10. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on, so it is best described simply as a fragrance aimed at men. It opens with bergamot, cumin and heliotrope, which give a spicy, powdery start. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and almond come forward, the almond adding a gourmand touch. The base of amber, sandalwood and vanilla carries the sweetness and a warm, woody finish. Armaf Craze and Parfums de Marly Pegasus have a close profile.

Scrumptious

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Scrumptious is a unisex scent that sets cardamom, juniper and oud against sweet notes, spicy, woody and resinous in character. Spicy and woody tones carry it: cardamom, juniper and cumin sit alongside cedarwood. Frankincense and labdanum add a resinous, smoky warmth, while sweet notes and May rose turn it gourmand with a soft floral edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out fit it best. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud and MariaL Yours Deeply have a close profile.

Jaguar for Men Gold in Black

6.8

Jaguar · 2018

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jaguar for Men Gold in Black is a masculine scent that opens with Italian mandarin orange, cumin and nutmeg before settling into cedarwood and vetiver, with a green, spicy, woody character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer plays a smaller part. It is chosen most for leisure, business and daily wear, and the character votes lean masculine and classic. The top is bright and lightly spiced, with mandarin, cumin and elemi resin. In the heart, nutmeg, Thai ginger and geranium pull the spice toward a floral, green side. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, labdanum and tonka bean grounds it in a woody, resinous, slightly sweet finish. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Red Aoud have a close profile.

Roja Dove Perfumery

9.1

Roja Parfums · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Roja Dove Perfumery is a unisex chypre that opens bright with citrus and settles into leather and spice, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it to the office. Although unisex, most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. The top opens with bergamot, lemon and lime in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, blackcurrant, tuberose and jasmine add a floral, fruity softness. The base dries down to leather, moss, patchouli and vanilla, woody and warmly spiced. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie and Chypré Extraordinaire have a close profile.

NüWa (2013)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums NüWa is a unisex chypre that sets a floral, spicy and woody character against smoky, leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as sitting between the two, with a classic feel. It opens with lemon and bergamot, and a floral heart of rose, jasmine and osmanthus follows. The base is dominated by birch, ambergris, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove, cumin and black pepper adding spice and labdanum and styrax adding resinous warmth. Rochas Femme and Roja Parfums Diaghilev have a close profile.

Jacomo de Jacomo (2011)

8.0

Jacomo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacomo de Jacomo is a fougère for men with a spicy, green and woody character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards nights out and leisure time, and it reads masculine and classic. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, lavender and galbanum, giving a spicy, green and fresh start. Geranium sits at the heart, and the base of clove, leather, rosewood, patchouli and oakmoss turns woody, earthy, slightly smoky and leathery. Jacomo Jacomo de Jacomo (Eau de Toilette) and Luciano Soprani Soprani Uomo have a close profile.

Enrico Coveri pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Enrico Coveri · 1983

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Enrico Coveri pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that sets citrus freshness against a green, spicy and woody frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most common settings. Most votes read it as masculine and classic. Bergamot, lime and grapefruit give a cool opening. The heart brings cumin, tarragon, lavender and clove, adding a green, spicy edge. The base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver is woody and earthy, softened a little by vanilla and amber. Azzaro pour Homme and Rochas Globe have a close profile.

Vetiver

7.6

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1994

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver is a green, earthy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh with bergamot, bitter orange, mint and lavender, while galbanum adds a green edge. In the heart, sage, nutmeg and cumin bring spice. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, giving a woody, smoky, resinous footing. Most voters pick fall, then winter; leisure and daytime wear lead, though evening and office use also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. About half of voters call it masculine, and it reads as classic. Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Vetiver has a close profile.

Nilmalee / นิลมาลี

7.8

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prin Nilmalee / นิลมาลี is a dark, dense unisex scent that sets a floral and green character against animal, resinous and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine absolute, Indian tuberose absolute and gardenia absolute form the floral core, with violet leaf adding a green edge and lotus and orange blossom a creamy softness. Underneath, Indonesian oud, civet and patchouli bring an animal, earthy weight, while cumin and myrrh add a spicy, resinous darkness. Sweetness stays in the background, behind the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Sea Censored / Sea Angel

6.4

O'Driù · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

O'Driù Sea Censored / Sea Angel is an aquatic, floral unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and evenings; it has been discontinued. Tangerine, green apple, grass and algae bring freshness and a green edge, while tuberose and rose make up the floral side. Ginger, cumin and coriander add spice, and vanilla adds sweetness. Pine, cypriol, oud, musk and fur give it a woody, resinous, animal backdrop. A synthetic note sits in the mix as well. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters read it as masculine and feminine in almost equal measure, with classic and modern votes behind those. Summer and winter get fewer votes. Perfumes with a close profile include Jeanne Arthes Pure Romantic and Bogue Douleur!2.