The Perfume Library

Saharian Wind

7.7

Mancera · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Saharian Wind is a unisex fragrance that reads spicy, sweet and leathery, with a woody, resinous backbone. It opens with bergamot, spices, leather and pink pepper, while lavender, lily of the valley and cypress in the heart soften that edge. Patchouli, tobacco, vanilla, amber and white musk dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter and settles into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Mancera Black Prestigium and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile.

Authentic Moment Man

7.6

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Moment Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that settles into a sweet, woody base, with an easy, everyday feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer a little behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works for the office. Voters read it as masculine and modern. The top is bergamot, apple, cypress and cinnamon: fresh, fruity and lightly spiced. Neroli in the heart adds a soft floral touch. The base of musk, sandalwood, amberwood and vanilla makes it sweet and woody. Dunhill Desire for a Man (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Classic (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

David Beckham · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Classic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and anyone after something light and easygoing. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it fits those who don't need a scent that lingers all day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It mostly reads as masculine and modern. It opens with a cool burst of lime, gin tonic and galbanum. The heart adds nutmeg, mint and cypress, bringing a spicy, lightly woody tone. Vetiver, cedar and amber in the base settle it into a woody, slightly sweet softness. Jaguar Classic Black and Armaf Tag-Him have a close profile.

Capua

6.4

Electimuss · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Electimuss Capua is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance with smoky, earthy undertones, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with elemi resin, cypress, Sicilian bergamot and Madagascan tagetes, then moves to Egyptian cumin, cedar and nagarmotha in the heart. Java vetiver, cedar, cashmere wood and amber form the base. The overall impression is dry, spicy and woody, with an earthy weight underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads masculine to most, though as a unisex scent it can be worn by anyone. Etro Patchouly (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Pride Hala have a close note and accord profile.

Monarch

8.4

Vertus

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Monarch is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character against the warmth of spice and resin. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears in summer and winter. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and works for evenings too. More than half of voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Pepper, juniper and lemon keep the opening crisp and bright. The heart brings cypress, jasmine and clove, where the green and spicy sides become clearer. In the base, moss, musk, woody and balsamic notes soften it onto a warm footing. Its profile is close to Truefitt & Hill Apsley and Victorinox Swiss Army Forest.

Oscarine

6.9

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sylvaine Delacourte Oscarine is a fresh unisex scent led by citrus and green, balancing sweet and floral touches, and it suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and less towards evening or night out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, basil and petitgrain in a fresh, green start. In the heart, orange blossom, raspberry and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of cypress and pine needle leaves a woody, slightly powdery footing.

Velvetine (2021)

7.3

Pineward · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pineward Velvetine is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and resinous character, deepened by woody and smoky tones; it has been discontinued. Labdanum and vanilla bring sweetness and resinous warmth, while clove adds spice. Cypress and fir give a woody, smoky edge, and ambergris softens the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Pineward Velvetine (2025) and Lush Tank Battle have a close profile.

Craquelé

7.1

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Craquelé is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around red thyme, saffron and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red thyme, cypress and violet leaf, a cool, green and spicy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while saffron and cedarwood build a spicy, woody body. The base of leather, frankincense and white musk settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.

Jacques Zolty

7.7

Jacques Zolty · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacques Zolty by Jacques Zolty is a fresh fougère for men that opens with lemon, rosemary, bergamot and lavender, softens with rose and settles on a woody base. It starts with the brightness of lemon and bergamot, joined by the green, herbal side of rosemary and lavender. Rose adds a soft floral touch in the heart. The base of frankincense, cypress, patchouli, amber, sandalwood, cashmere wood and oakmoss gives it a woody, earthy, slightly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Jersey Lavender Lavender & Rosemary Cologne and Pino Silvestre Selection - Deep Charisma have a close profile.

Agar Musk

7.4

Ramón Monegal · 2011

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ramón Monegal Agar Musk is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that opens on oud, cypress and nutmeg. Oud, cypress and nutmeg lead, followed by cedarwood, leather and more oud in the heart. Vetiver, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall feel is resinous, earthy and leathery, with an animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for nights out and leisure time, and it reads mostly masculine. Montale Dark Aoud and Tiziana Terenzi Ursa have a close profile.

London

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums London is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with oregano, bergamot, lavender and sage, a cool, herbal start. Cistus and May rose add a soft floral note in the heart, then patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla take over the base. Clove, saffron and leather give it a spicy, faintly smoky edge; the overall impression is sweet, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are there too. Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Armani Privé - A Milano

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - A Milano is a unisex scent that opens on citron, citrus fruits and elemi resin and moves into a green heart of cypress and lavender; it has been discontinued. A fresh, citrusy start gives way to cypress and true lavender, and the scent turns green and woody. White musk and orris concrete close it with a soft, powdery base. Floral, spicy and resinous touches sit among the accords, with a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it wears comfortably on anyone.

603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka

7.4

Bon Parfumeur · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bon Parfumeur 603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka is a unisex scent in which a fresh, green opening gives way to smoky, woody leather warmth; it has been discontinued. The top holds lemon, violet leaf and nutmeg; frankincense, cypress and clary sage form the heart, adding a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, leather, cashmeran and tonka bean take over, with the sweetness staying in the background and softening the leathery foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daily use through the office to the evening. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine.

Gambling

6.8

The House of Oud · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

The House of Oud Gambling is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and smoky character, and its woody, resinous build leans towards the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, but it wears fine as a unisex scent. The top opens with coffee, Sichuan pepper, bergamot and peaty whisky. In the heart, cypress, elemi resin and galbanum give it a green, resinous feel. The base rests on vetiver, benzoin and cedarwood. Coreterno Hierba Nera and Laboratorio Olfattivo Sacreste have a close profile.

The Palace

7.8

Jazeel · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Jazeel The Palace is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers sit over spice, resin and wood, with a sweet, slightly powdery feel. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though feminine and classic votes are far from negligible. It opens with lemon, bergamot, cardamom and bay leaf, fresh and spiced. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang add a floral softness, while marshmallow brings sweetness. The base builds a woody, resinous depth from cedarwood, vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and Thai oud. Roja Parfums Enslaved and Houbigant Raffinée have a close profile.

Balenciaga pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Balenciaga · 1990

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody men's scent that opens on bergamot, thyme and cinnamon and softens into oakmoss and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of Italian bergamot, thyme, Ceylonese cinnamon and coriander give a green, spicy opening. In the heart, cypress, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody core. The base of Yugoslavian oakmoss, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amber sweetens it and pulls it toward a powdery, earthy, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Jacques Bogart Furyo.

Kenzo World Power (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Kenzo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Kenzo World Power Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs floral and fruity tones with a soft, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It is chosen most for leisure, then for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. The scent is built on a sweet, creamy base: tonka bean adds gourmand warmth, cypress brings a dry, woody edge, and salt trims the sweetness and keeps it feeling fresh. A spicy touch and a synthetic sheen stay in the background. Zara Zara Men Night Collection: 03 Till Sunrise and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau have a close profile.

Magic Mushrooms

7.4

Bohoboco · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bohoboco Magic Mushrooms is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily use. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and masculine and feminine votes are almost evenly split, so it sits comfortably between the two. It also gets votes for evening and nights out, but daytime carries the most weight. The character is fresh, citrusy and green. Grapefruit, cardamom and cypress open it; in the heart, mushrooms, thyme, lavender, clove and hemp build an earthy, spicy greenness. The base of patchouli, moss, vetiver and marine notes leaves a woody, earthy ground.

Ubar 1992

7.7

Moresque · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Moresque Ubar 1992 is built on cypress, bergamot, frankincense and vetiver, a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, green start to a woody, resinous and leathery dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters. Most votes point to fall and winter, with spring a close third and summer well behind. Evening, business and leisure wear score about evenly. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Cypress and bergamot give the top its fresh, green lift. Clary sage, frankincense and black pepper add a spicy, resinous heart. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and leather leave an earthy, smoky warmth.

Spirito

8.1

Meo Fusciuni · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Meo Fusciuni Spirito is a green, woody unisex fragrance that opens on herbaceous notes, chamomile and myrtle and dries down to vetiver, cedarwood and gaiac wood. The top is cool and earthy, with herbaceous notes, chamomile, carrot and angelica. In the heart, myrtle, hyssop, cypress and paper turn that greenness drier and spicier. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and gaiac wood, softened by elemi resin and tonka bean absolute into something resinous, smoky and faintly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is not far behind, and wear is spread fairly evenly across leisure, work and daytime. Voters read it as more masculine and classic. Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 and The House of Oud Gambling have a close profile.

Madeleine

7.2

Masque · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque Madeleine is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around tuberose absolute, tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It lasts well and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as feminine, with a modern side too. It opens with cumin, chestnut and cream, spicy and creamy. The heart pairs tuberose absolute with Egyptian geranium and cypress for a floral, woody frame. The base of tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla dries down gourmand and sweet. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Zielinski & Rozen Black Vanilla have a close profile.

Hawas Nautilus / هوس Nautilus

8.1

Rasasi · 2026

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Rasasi Hawas Nautilus is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens on seawater and ambergris, with cedar and cypress giving it a woody backbone. Seawater and ambergris lead, cedar and cypress take over in the heart, and driftwood and sand settle into a dry, woody base. A light sweetness and a touch of spice stay in the background behind the fresh, aquatic feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall third. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions, while daily and business wear also get votes. It leans masculine and reads as modern. Kerosene Walk The Sea and Courrèges Wild Ocean have a close profile.

Coastal Veil

7.1

Pineward · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Pineward Coastal Veil is a unisex fragrance that sets juniper needle, seawater and blue gum eucalyptus on a woody base, like a breeze off the coast. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine more than anything else, followed by modern, with a notable share seeing it as feminine. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a whole. It feels fresh, aquatic and green, with juniper berry and water pepper adding a spicy edge. Sandalwood and cypress give it a woody, resinous backbone, while oyster mushroom and Irish moss add an earthy, salty depth.

Anvers 2

7.5

Ulrich Lang · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on lime, bergamot and black pepper and moves toward jasmine and vetiver; it has been discontinued. The top pairs lime, bergamot, lemon and rhubarb for a bright, slightly tart start, while black pepper and cypress add a spicy, green edge. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and lily bring a soft floral note over a woody frame of vetiver and cedarwood. The base of musk, amber, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it and dries down powdery and warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. Most see it as masculine. Chanel 1932 and Jil Sander Background have a close profile.