The Perfume Library

Bast

8.3

ānti · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

ānti Bast is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Frankincense and cardamom come first; the heart holds frankincense absolute, Greek saffron and cypriol, and myrrh and amber settle underneath. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and smoky, with a woody, oriental thread running through it. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Moresque Soul Batik and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

Yellow

6.3

Perfume.Sucks · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Perfume.Sucks Yellow is a unisex scent that sets a green, sweet streak over a spicy, resinous and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Masculine gets the most votes for character, with classic and feminine also represented. It opens with fir balsam, cinnamon and rum, a sweet and spicy start. The heart of cypriol, patchouli, thyme and cistus adds a woody, resinous depth. Ambrox, limbwood and patchouli settle in the base. Jusbox Green Bubble and Gucci Fading Autumn have a close profile.

Bronze Tonka

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Bronze Tonka is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, coffee and sandalwood. It opens with cypriol, coffee and oud, which give it a smoky, dark start. At the heart, tonka bean adds a creamy sweetness, and sandalwood and saffron settle it onto a spicy, woody base. The overall character is oriental with a light smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with some wearing it for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex.

Ideal One

4.7

Maison Margiela · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Margiela Ideal One is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and woody character and leathery, smoky edges. Orange, Calabrian bergamot and elemi resin open it on a fresh note. Lavender and orange blossom form the heart, while gaiac wood, vanilla, styrax and cypriol settle it onto a sweet, resinous and smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Philipp Plein No Limit$ and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

U.M.B.R.E.

7.3

Adi ale Van · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Adi ale Van U.M.B.R.E. is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around animalic notes, cypriol, coffee and tobacco; it has been discontinued. It opens with animalic notes and davana. Towards the heart, cypriol, coffee and benzoin join in, giving it a creamy, resinous and woody feel. In the base, tobacco and myrrh temper the sweetness with a dry, spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Zoologist Chipmunk and Paris Corner Cognac Blaze have a close profile.

Magic Mango (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Fugazzi · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Fugazzi Magic Mango Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet and spicy scent built around mango, clove and nutmeg at the opening. Mango sweetness opens alongside the warm spice of clove and nutmeg. The heart of amber, saffron, leather and moss turns the scent leathery and ambery. Vetiver, patchouli, Akigalawood® and cypriol form a woody, earthy base, while a synthetic sheen sits over the fruity sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear best, with some wearing it for nights out. It is unisex, reading masculine and modern in equal measure, with fewer feminine votes. Arabiyat Sugar Mango Affogato and Borntostandout Black Mango have a close profile.

Mango Bliss

7.9

Paris Corner · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Paris Corner Mango Bliss is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with lemon, red berries, mango and ginger, where citrus brightness meets a soft, sweet fruitiness. In the heart, woody notes, coumarin and jasmine pull it towards a creamy feel. The base of musk, cypriol, amber and oud dries down to a spicy, woody backdrop behind the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are chosen most often, with office and night-out use not far behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean to one gender. Niche 4 All Lemon Mango and Viage Tranquil Tokyo have a close profile.

Horizon Extreme

6.0

Davidoff · 2017

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Davidoff Horizon Extreme is a men's fragrance for autumn and spring days, pairing citrus and spice over a woody base. Rosemary, grapefruit and ginger give a fresh, sharp opening. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood, cypriol and leather bring a spicy, smoky and slightly earthy feel. Sandalwood and amber soften the base, while sweet and fruity tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it suits leisure, business and daily wear best. Its masculine character dominates, though some find it classic or modern. Davidoff Horizon and Aigner In Leather Man have a close profile.

Al-Kimiya - Oud et Bois

7.6

d'Orsay · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

d'Orsay Al-Kimiya - Oud et Bois is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around Laotian oud, patchouli and amberwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. The scent moves as a single whole: cypriol and patchouli bring an earthy, smoky tone, warmed by the resinous labdanum and frankincense. Laotian oud and Australian sandalwood form the woody body, while spicy and leathery accents give it a dry edge. The oriental side dominates.

Tears on Mystic Sands

7.3

Mystikum · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mystikum Tears on Mystic Sands is a floral, spicy and smoky scent built around rose, oud and frankincense in the heart. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. It leans towards night outs and evenings. In character it sits between feminine and masculine, on a modern line. It opens with tangerine, bergamot and lychee for a fruity brightness. In the heart, rose, oud and frankincense carry the floral sweetness into a smoky depth. The base settles on leather, musk, vanilla and sandalwood, ending powdery, woody and oriental in warmth.

23NAO - North Atlantic Ocean

7.3

Agua de Surf · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Agua de Surf 23NAO - North Atlantic Ocean is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for relaxed daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions that come up most. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though plenty also call it classic or modern. The scent runs fresh, aquatic and green, with sea breeze, plankton and ozone suggesting the shore. Bergamot brightens it, while black pepper and nutmeg add a spicy edge. Cedarwood, vetiver and sandalwood set the woody base.

Signature Halfeti Black Rose

8.2

Zaharoff · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zaharoff Signature Halfeti Black Rose is a unisex scent that pairs black Halfeti rose and Turkish rose with a woody, smoky base of oud and vetiver. It opens fresh and spicy with basil, bergamot and black pepper. In the heart the roses soften against amber, musk, tonka bean, cashmere and cedarwood. The base of labdanum, vetiver, frankincense, cypriol and oud turns it earthy and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Soul of Bali

7.8

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swiss Arabian Soul of Bali opens with pineapple, bergamot and ginger, and is a unisex scent with a clear aquatic and green side that deepens into spice and resin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn also in the mix. Daily and leisure wear lead, though evening and night out get votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and modern votes are level, with fewer calling it feminine. It starts fruity and fresh, with pineapple, mango and rhubarb lifted by bergamot and ginger, and pink pepper adds a light bite. In the heart, frankincense, saffron, cardamom and aquatic notes bring a spicy, resinous depth. The base of musk, sandalwood and ambergris settles into a soft, woody finish. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Creed Erolfa have a close profile.

Mandalay

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, woody and animalic base. Mandalay is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top brings bergamot, yuzu, red mandarin orange and pink pepper in a citrusy, spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and Chinese gardenia add a soft floral note. The base leaves a smoky, earthy, resinous weight with Burmese oud, Thai oud, patchouli and civet.

Pheromones (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Pheromones Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet body warmed by spice and woods; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, bergamot and pink pepper, and jasmine, cardamom and iris lead the heart. The base of labdanum, vanilla, sandalwood and musk dries down creamy, slightly synthetic and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it suits nights out and evenings best. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, as votes split between the two. Ormonde Jayne Kashmir and Pana Dora Oud Republic have a close profile.

46th Street

6.4

Gravel · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gravel 46th Street is a unisex scent that sets a fruity sweetness over a smoky, leathery and animalic woodiness. Wild berries and birch come first. The heart holds precious woods, jasmine and cypriol, and the base settles into ambergris, frankincense, musk and oud. A synthetic, spicy edge runs through the oriental body without fading into the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex in character.

Brume d'Hiver

7.4

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Volnay Brume d'Hiver is a floral-woody women's perfume that opens with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin, then moves through rose and jasmine to a base of oud, labdanum and frankincense. It starts dry and green with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin. Rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine carry the heart. The base is sweetened by musk, violet, vanilla and oud, while powder, clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous and smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, though it is also worn for work and daily use. More voters find it feminine than masculine, but a sizeable group reads it as masculine.

The Feminist

7.1

Dandy Boutique · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Dandy Boutique The Feminist is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance built around saffron, cocoa and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Without season or occasion votes there is little to say about when it suits best, but it is classed as a men's scent with a sweet-leaning profile. The top opens with saffron, blackcurrant and spicy notes, where fruity sweetness meets spice. The heart of cocoa, rose and tobacco turns gourmand and creamy. Tonka bean, amber and cypriol leave a woody, oriental warmth at the base. Argos Triumph of Bacchus (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Accrodisiaque

7.2

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Versȧtıle Accrodisiaque is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter yet wears easily in spring, pairing a fresh, floral side with green and spicy tones. It opens fresh and spicy, with black pepper, dill and rose oxide up front. In the heart, rose, fennel and violet leaf absolute make a floral-green line, softened by black tea. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, sweet, slightly leathery bed, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It fits leisure time and evenings best, and the feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits squarely in the middle. Memo Paris Portobello Road and Brioni Iris Exquis have a close profile.

ExpLOud

6.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2021

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo ExpLOud is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around frankincense, black pepper and Indian oud. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a small minority. It leans towards leisure and evenings, with a place on nights out too. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with frankincense, coriander, pink pepper, black pepper and nutmeg, a fresh and sharp layer of spice. Cypriol and gardenia join in the heart. Madagascan vetiver, Indian oud, sandalwood and patchouli form a woody, smoky base, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Cristiano Fissore Cashmere Men and Amouage Honour Man have a close profile.

Oud de Burgas

6.9

Santi Burgas · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Santi Burgas Oud de Burgas is a spicy, smoky, leathery woody scent, unisex in character and best suited to cooler weather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, though spring is not far behind. Leisure is the most chosen occasion, followed by evening. It does not lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably on either. Oud leads, with cedarwood, Australian sandalwood and gaiac wood building a woody base. Madagascan clove and cypriol add a spicy, earthy edge, gurjum balsam strengthens the resinous side, and iris softens the rough texture. The accords also carry an animal note.

Maghateer

8.1

Nabeel

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Maghateer is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and resinous character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and mostly choose it for a night out or an evening. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with coffee, bergamot, cinnamon and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with roses and candied fruits sweetening the top. In the heart, oud, leather, sandalwood and vanilla come forward, and in the base amber, labdanum and musk carry on the woody, smoky, leathery feel. The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama and The Spirit of Dubai Aamal have a close profile.

Soufflot

7.4

Miller Harris · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Miller Harris Soufflot is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on chestnut, hazelnut and honey, with tobacco and smoky resin underneath. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't point to one gender. It opens with green mandarin orange lightening the sweet warmth of chestnut and hazelnut. In the heart, cinnamon leaf, jasmine and honey add a spicy, creamy sweetness. The base of leather, tobacco, labdanum and benzoin turns woody, smoky and resinous.

Elixir

7.7

Kemi · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Kemi Elixir is a unisex scent built around copaiba balsam, labdanum and Laotian oud, resinous, spicy and woody in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use too. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward one gender. It opens with copaiba balsam and floral notes. The heart holds Canary Islands juniper, estragole, labdanum and cypriol, and the base settles into gurjum balsam, labdanum, Laotian oud and amber. The overall feel is oriental and creamy, with an animal touch that sharpens the resinous spiciness. Xerjoff Elixir and Xerjoff Malesia have a close profile.