The Perfume Library

Oud Tempête

6.5

Yzkïne · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yzkïne Oud Tempête is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a smoky, resinous oud base. It opens with blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, a dark, sweet fruit accent that lavender cuts slightly. In the heart, violet, saffron and plum liqueur add a floral, spiced softness. The base of rum, Laotian oud, ambergris and cypriol brings a woody, smoky, leathery weight. The balance between sweetness and smoke keeps the whole scent firmly oriental.

Virtù

7.4

Bois 1920 · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bois 1920 Virtù opens with geranium, grapefruit and bergamot and dries down to oud and amber, setting floral and woody sides in a spicy frame; this unisex scent has been discontinued. The top is geranium, grapefruit, bergamot and rose, a fresh, fruity and floral start. In the heart, juniper berry, cardamom, black pepper and frankincense turn it spicy and resinous. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and oud leaves a sweet, powdery and slightly smoky warmth. It is unisex and reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes, so take that as a first impression. Its warm, dense build leans towards cooler weather. Clive Christian I: Amber Oriental and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

Teawood

8.1

Zara · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Teawood is a fresh, citrusy women's scent, softened by floral, green and woody touches. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright start, while tea sets a green, airy backdrop. Violet and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral side, and fig adds a touch of sweetness. Cardamom and cypriol add a spicy depth, sandalwood, cedarwood and gaiac wood form a woody frame, and musk keeps it close to the skin. It has been discontinued, so finding a bottle may take some searching.

Narcotica

8.0

Narcotica · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Narcotica Narcotica is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent built around blue cypress, patchouli and cannabis. It opens with blue cypress, sugar and black pepper, the sugar softening the sharp green edge a little. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver, cypriol, pimento and cannabis pull it towards earthy, spicy ground. The base of musk, sandalwood, cashmere wood, amber and oud settles into a resinous, woody finish. Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli and Granado Sândalo have a close profile.

Parfum Royale No. 5

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Parfum Royale No. 5 is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then moves into a spicy, woody and leathery depth; it has been discontinued. Aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot give it a bright start, while violet, jasmine, tuberose and peach build a floral and fruity heart. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, leather and musk settle onto a green, powdery, resinous and smoky ground, with animal and earthy tones kept in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. It suits both men and women. Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke Royale Limited Edition and Roja Parfums FM The Perfume have a close profile.

Velvet Oudh (Eau de Parfum)

9.0

Rituals

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Rituals Velvet Oudh Eau de Parfum is a floral-framed oriental that mixes spicy, woody and smoky tones, and it is classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity is rated as good, and most voters find it lasts a long time, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Value for money is also rated favourably. It opens with plum, lemon and saffron, then moves to cypriol, rose and elemi resin in the heart. The base holds oud, vanilla and patchouli. Creamy and leathery touches soften the smoky oud and the sweetness of the vanilla.

Kuru Kawa: Kopi Malaoke

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ensar Oud Kuru Kawa: Kopi Malaoke is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice, smoke and oud. It opens with tarragon, black pepper and cade juniper, a spicy, smoky start, while raspberry and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness to that edge. In the heart, Papua oud, myrrh and two roses come forward, with nagarmotha giving an earthy depth. The base sweetens with tonka bean and tobacco, and oak wood and cypriol settle into a woody, resinous, slightly leathery ground. Ensar Oud Kuru Kawa and Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental have a close profile.

Therion

7.2

WienerBlut · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

WienerBlut Therion is a unisex scent that builds a woody body from cade juniper, cypriol and sandalwood, opened up by bergamot and black pepper. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. The woody and earthy side leads: cade juniper and cypriol darken the character, while amber and musk soften it. Bergamot and bay leaf add a fresh, green lift, and black pepper brings a spicy edge. Chamomile, carrot seed and hooded violet leave a powdery, slightly rooty undertone. It suits those who like natural, rugged woody scents. Its profile is close to Chiqio Mountain Rain / 山雨 and Commodity Book.

Beaut'Air

7.5

Parfums Quartana · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Woody

Parfums Quartana Beaut'Air is a unisex scent that sets the powdery floral character of Turkish rose and orris root against the fresh lift of mint, lemon and grapefruit. It opens fresh and bright with Mexican mint, lemon, grapefruit and ozone. In the heart, Turkish rose and linden blossom lead, with orris root adding a powdery softness and clove and Sichuan pepper a light spice. It settles on a woody, earthy base of sandalwood, patchouli and gaiac wood, warmed by amber and saffron.

Trail of the Grasses / Próba Traw (2020)

7.5

Bale · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Bale Trail of the Grasses / Próba Traw is a green, woody unisex fragrance built around juniper berry, vetiver and galbanum. It opens with mandragora and juniper berry; the heart of vetiver, cypriol and galbanum sets a green, earthy, smoky tone. Tree moss and leather form the base. Sweet, spicy and resinous accords soften the sharp greenness, while the chypre and fougère structure gives it a dry frame. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes makes that picture tentative. It suits men and women alike, with a natural, slightly rough character. Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré and Harry Lehmann Oud have a close profile.

Roberto Cavalli Sweet Ferocious

7.6

Roberto Cavalli · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Cavalli Sweet Ferocious is an oriental fragrance for women that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with spicy, resinous and smoky edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters giving both high marks. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough indication. With no season or occasion votes, its dense profile suggests cooler weather and evenings, though that is an inference. It opens with elemi resin, saffron, honey pomelo and orange zest, bright but already spiced. In the heart, oud, amber, tonka bean and vanilla deepen the sweetness. The base of cypriol, sandalwood and gaiac wood sets a woody, smoky floor beneath it.

Sagan Dalya

8.4

Maher Olfactive · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maher Olfactive Sagan Dalya is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, then moves into a spicy, smoky and resinous depth. The top notes bring Siberian rhododendron, damascone and tagetes absolute, giving a floral, green and airy start. In the heart, tobacco absolute, immortelle, beeswax and spices take over, and the scent turns creamy, smoky and slightly earthy. The base rests on Spanish labdanum, cypriol and Tonquitone, which add a resinous, woody, oriental foundation. Miller et Bertaux Spiritus / land and Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Lisbon Blues have a close profile.

Santa Tierra

6.2

OM Parfum

Floral · Green · Fruity

OM Parfum Santa Tierra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against spice, smoke and an animal warmth; it has been discontinued. Rose and olive carry the floral, green side, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice, and cypriol and cedarwood bring a smoky, woody edge. Milk and date pull the scent towards something creamy and sweet, and beeswax absolute reinforces that softness. Civet adds an animal depth, with frankincense and myrrh forming a resinous, smoky backdrop. The notes read as one whole rather than in separate layers. Les Eaux Primordiales Rose and Christian Louboutin La Rose have a close profile.

Vis

6.4

Angela Ciampagna · 2023

Fruity · Woody · Oriental

Angela Ciampagna Vis is a unisex fragrance where raspberry meets saffron before deepening into oud and amber. The top notes are raspberry and saffron, a fruity sweetness set against the dry, spiced edge of saffron. In the heart, black pepper and cinnamon add warmth, while musk and sandalwood settle it onto a creamy base. The base is led by Peru balsam, cypriol, amber and oud, and the scent turns resinous, woody, oriental and slightly leathery. The animal accord gives it a dark, dense feel. Its profile is close to Ajmal Saffron and Montale Dark Aoud.

Hawas Exotic / هوس Exotic

7.9

Rasasi · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Hawas Exotic is a men's fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a spicy, resinous warmth. It opens with coconut, bergamot, lavender and cardamom, while mugwort and carrot add a green, slightly earthy edge. The heart turns softer and floral with jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley, and cinnamon and orris root bring a spicy, powdery backdrop. The base of labdanum, benzoin and ambergris settles into a sweet, resinous warmth, with patchouli, musk and cypriol adding woody depth. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and a little synthetic.

Dubai Oasis

8.0

Avapari

Fruity · Synthetic · Spicy

Avapari Dubai Oasis is a unisex oriental that sets a fruity sweetness against spice and wood. The top is led by cardamom, bergamot, strawberry and pineapple, with cinnamon and pink pepper adding spice, so fruit and spice move together. Towards the heart, oud, saffron and rose weigh heavier, and sandalwood supports the woody line. The base settles into amber, vanilla, patchouli and leather. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small. The mix of fruit, spice and wood reads open to both men and women. Nabeel Irth and The Dua Brand Heritage have a close profile.

Safa / صفا

8.2

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabiyat Prestige Safa / صفا is a feminine scent that opens with hazelnut, lychee and red fruits, then moves into Turkish rose and magnolia over a sweet vanilla base. The top is hazelnut, red fruits and lychee, so it starts fresh and fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose, magnolia and cypriol build a floral body. The base of vanilla, gourmand notes and ambergris sweetens it and leaves a creamy, powdery softness. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. It is marked as a women's fragrance. Perfumes with a close profile include The Woods Collection Bloom (Eau de Parfum) and Ariana Grande Angels Kiss.

Oud Forever

7.4

Armaf · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Armaf Oud Forever is a unisex oriental that pairs a spicy, woody character with sweet, floral and citrus touches. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this up, so it is not a firm verdict. Value for money is rated well. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with saffron, bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, moves to cypriol, osmanthus and jasmine in the heart, and settles on patchouli, ambroxan, cashmeran and Ambrocenide®. Spice, resin and smoke rest on a woody base, while the sweetness and the fruity florals lighten it.

Menthe Enivrante

7.4

Mezel · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Mezel Menthe Enivrante is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy character, backed by woody and earthy tones. It opens with absinth, and the heart brings violet leaf and Moroccan mint, which carry the green accord. The base of musk, amber, myrrh, cypriol and benzoin pulls the scent towards an oriental warmth, with the earthy and woody sides sitting underneath. The shift from cool greenery to a spicy, resinous base is what defines it. Julie Massé is the perfumer; Thameen Carved Oud (Extrait de Parfum) and soOud Jamil have a close profile.

Alma - Misterious Oud

7.6

La Martina · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

La Martina Alma - Misterious Oud is a unisex oriental with a green, spicy and smoky character, built on resinous and woody layers. It opens green and fresh with elemi resin, galbanum and bergamot, while cinnamon and pink pepper add a spicy edge. The heart of cypriol, styrax and labdanum turns resinous, smoky and earthy. In the base, vanilla and amber sweeten it, gaiac wood and Haitian vetiver keep it woody and dry, and musk leaves a soft finish. It has been discontinued; Amouage Reception and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Saffron Oud

6.9

Toni Cabal

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Toni Cabal Saffron Oud is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance in which saffron and Laotian oud take the lead. It opens with Italian bergamot, which adds a light freshness at the start. Saffron comes through in the heart and sharpens the spicy side. In the base, cypriol, Laotian oud and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, resinous and smoky foundation, and the oriental character settles in here. The overall feel is warm and dry. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Forest Flora (Perfume Extrait)

8.5

Gather Perfume

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Gather Perfume Forest Flora (Perfume Extrait) is a unisex scent with a green, resinous forest character that sits between sweet and earthy. Its sillage is moderate. Voters rate it 8.5 out of 10, though with so few votes that figure is only a rough guide. Being unisex, it leans neither masculine nor feminine. Pine, pine needle and balsam fir resin form the backbone, while rosemary and French lavender add a green, spicy freshness. Mushrooms, moss and lichen lay down an earthy floor, and vanilla and liquidambar sweeten the resins slightly. Jasmine stays in the background of this woodland setting.

Bois des Sables

7.1

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois des Sables is a unisex scent led by cypriol, sandalwood and labdanum, woody and resinous in character. The notes move as one piece rather than in stages: gurjum wood, oud, cedarwood and gaiac wood form a woody frame, and vanilla softens it with a creamy, sweet edge. Indonesian patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, while the smoky and spicy sides stay in the background. Fresh, aquatic and green touches among the accords lighten the heavy woody body. Wonderwood by Comme des Garçons and Mugler Woodissime have a close profile.

Once in a Wild

5.8

Odyssey · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Odyssey Once in a Wild is a unisex scent that pairs the sharp freshness of rhubarb, bergamot and lime with a green, earthy base of galbanum and cypriol; it has been discontinued. It opens with rhubarb, bergamot and lime, bright and slightly sour. In the heart, galbanum, cypriol and patchouli bring a green, spicy, smoky character. The base of cedarwood, oakmoss, amberwood and civet turns woody and leathery, settling into a chypre feel that stays dry, green and natural. Masque II-III (homage to) Hemingway and Nishane Sultan Vetiver have a close profile.