The Perfume Library

Saddles of the Silk Road

7.4

Mystikum · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mystikum Saddles of the Silk Road is a unisex woody-oriental that reads sweet, spicy and smoky, with leather, resin and earth running through it. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often for evenings and nights out. Votes lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. The top holds oud, saffron, cistus, cypriol and walnut, and the heart brings styrax, moss, cocoa and leather. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and amber soften it and add sweetness. The overall impression is smoky, resinous and earthy. Amouage Interlude Man and Zousz Black Oud have a close profile.

Ambre Bohème

8.8

LM Parfums · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

LM Parfums Ambre Bohème is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings. A sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character leads. The opening of cypriol, sandalwood, nutmeg and Indonesian patchouli sets a woody, spiced tone. Oud, ambroxan and tonka bean sit in the heart, and Siam benzoin, vanilla and musk carry the base into a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters point to fall and winter, and to evenings and nights out, while summer gets little support. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share call it feminine. Parfums MDCI L'Homme aux Gants and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Scholar's Mate

7.1

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Mind Games Scholar's Mate is a unisex scent that sets a bright, spicy opening of grapefruit and cardamom against a woody base of Indian sandalwood and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and autumn, and it is carried comfortably in summer too. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with the office close behind. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens fresh and spicy with grapefruit, bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon leaf. Elemi resin, orris root and pimento bring a powdery, green heart. The base of Indian sandalwood, Madagascan vetiver, cypriol and fig milk settles the scent into something woody and soft.

Her Majesty

7.1

Kilian · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Her Majesty is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a soft fruity sweetness. Rum and white peach open with a fruity note. In the heart, ambrette seed and Damask rose add a powdery, creamy floral touch. Cypriol and cedarwood set a woody base, and the fresh, sweet tones stay on top of it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Yves Rocher Oui à L'Amour and Rituals Cloudscape have a close profile.

The Lobster

7.2

Moth and Rabbit · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Moth and Rabbit The Lobster opens with green notes, lily of the valley and cypriol, a watery, earthy and woody unisex scent. Green notes and lily of the valley give it a fresh, aquatic start, while cypriol adds a spicy edge. The heart brings leaf green, cedarwood and aquatic notes forward. The base of myrrh, humus, moss and animalic notes pulls it toward an earthy, slightly synthetic character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Dsquared² He Wood and Moth and Rabbit Parasite have a close profile.

Indian Leather

7.0

Memo Paris · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amir Two

8.3

Ajmal · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ajmal Amir Two is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent that opens with pepper, ginger and nutmeg and deepens into oud, frankincense and patchouli. Pepper, ginger and nutmeg give a sharp, warm spice up front, while rose and geranium soften it slightly. In the heart, cypriol, cashmere wood and patchouli build a woody body, and the base of oud, musk and frankincense leaves a smoky, leathery, resinous trail. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Most voters read its character as masculine, with some calling it classic.

Boswellia Scotia

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Boswellia Scotia is a fresh, green and resinous unisex scent built around frankincense absolute, Omani green frankincense, fir balsam and hemlock fir. Resin and fir lead, while cypriol and patchouli give it a smoky, earthy base. Saffron and pink pepper add spice, and Mysore sandalwood leaves a soft woody finish. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits leisure and evening wear best. It leans masculine but reads as unisex. Pierre Guillaume Monsieur and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Qasamat Rasana

8.1

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rasasi Qasamat Rasana is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, apple and lemon against a woody, spicy body of leather, cypriol and oud. It opens on bergamot, apple and lemon, which read citrusy, fruity and fresh. In the heart, leather, cypriol and sandalwood turn it leathery and spicy. The base is led by oud, musk, cedarwood and amber, where the sweet, oriental side becomes clearer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Lattafa Qimmah for Men and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Santal Boisé

8.2

Versace · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Versace Santal Boisé is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against a creamy, woody body. It opens with saffron and nutmeg, which give it a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Ceylonese sandalwood and gaiac wood take over and settle it into a creamy, woody line. The base of cypriol and gurjum balsam adds a resinous, oriental depth, with the sweetness present from start to finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring has a fair share too. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also finds a place in daily and business wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, but a sizeable group finds it feminine.

Dubbi

7.8

Azya · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Azya Dubbi is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, spicy and woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though the feminine share is not small. It opens fresh with green apple, orange and neroli. The heart brings iris, magnolia and peony for a soft floral feel, while sage and eucalyptus cool it down. In the base, vanilla, amber, musk and oud settle into a sweet, creamy and woody warmth.

Arena

8.0

Somens · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Somens Arena is a unisex scent built around rose, cardamom and oud, joining a floral and spicy side to a sweet, woody warmth. The top holds rose, artemisia and cardamom. The heart brings sage, amber, cypriol, iris and red fruits, where the scent turns sweeter and takes on a creamy, slightly animalic warmth. Oud, vanilla, woody notes and musk form the base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character tilts masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Rasasi Amber Oudh and Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe have a close profile.

Atlantis

7.8

Somens · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Somens Atlantis is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that sets wild berries, caramel and peach against a base of oud, vanilla and Peru balsam. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and nights out share the votes equally. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top is sweet, with wild berries, strawberry, peach and caramel. In the heart, saffron, leather and cypriol bring a smoky edge over the fruit. The base of oud, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, creamy trail.

Above Us, Steorra

7.8

Aēsop · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aēsop Above Us, Steorra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky resinous body. Cardamom, elemi resin and bergamot give a crisp, lightly spiced start. In the heart, labdanum, cypriol and frankincense build a resinous, smoky depth, while vanilla and cinnamon in the base soften it and add sweetness. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close.

Ragù

7.0

Gabriella Chieffo · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Gabriella Chieffo Ragù is a unisex scent that sets a green, spicy character on a woody, leathery and smoky base, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes third and summer trails well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions; voters see it as somewhat more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine too. It opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper for a bright start. The heart is built from clove, saffron, cardamom, black pepper and nutmeg, with elemi resin adding a resinous softness to the spice. In the base, cypriol, cedarwood, leather and patchouli leave an earthy, smoky warmth. Amouage Epic Man and Lattafa Maahir Black Edition have a close profile.

3.1 Arabian Horse

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 3.1 Arabian Horse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets flowers against an animalic, leathery side. Narcissus absolute and wild flowers sit beside the green feel of grass and plant juice. Amber and labdanum absolute sweeten it with a resinous warmth, while leather, animalic musk and horsehair add an earthy, leathery edge. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring isn't far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes run close, which fits a truly unisex profile. Montale Nepal Aoud and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Hero

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Hero is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rhubarb, saffron, coffee and hazelnut, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral edge. The heart is led by rose, Virginia tobacco, sandalwood and patchouli, while tonka bean deepens the sweetness. The base settles into a resinous, woody and earthy ground of Indian oud, fir balsam, cistus and Siam benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

No. 25

8.3

Pierre de Velay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 25 is a unisex fragrance that carries a fresh opening of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot into a floral heart of May rose and magnolia, then settles on a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind and winter a little further back. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, and it also works at the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The opening is bright citrus, with grapefruit, lemon and bergamot smoothed slightly by aldehydes. The heart turns floral and green around May rose, magnolia and geranium. The base is woody, built on cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss, with ginger and cardamom adding a spicy warmth.

Fior di Pane

7.0

Profumo di Firenze · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Profumo di Firenze Fior di Pane is a powdery, gourmand unisex scent that sets bread beside bergamot and violet leaf. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it sits close to the skin yet stays noticeable. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as feminine, though masculine and modern votes are well represented. Bergamot and violet leaf open softened by the warmth of bread. In the heart, tulip, orange blossom and iris give a floral, powdery face, with cypriol adding a spicy trace. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and musk leaves a creamy sweetness, held on a woody floor of vetiver and cedarwood. Tuttotondo Castagna and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Été du Cocotier / Déclaration Love - Coco Love

6.8

Jacques Zolty · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jacques Zolty Été du Cocotier / Déclaration Love - Coco Love is a fresh, sweet and creamy women's fragrance that sets coconut and bergamot over jasmine, ylang-ylang and marine notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Most voters read its character as feminine. It opens with coconut and bergamot, then moves into the floral softness of jasmine and ylang-ylang alongside the freshness of marine notes. The base turns sweet and gourmand with cream, vanilla and tonka bean, while amber and cypriol add a light spicy, woody footing. Afnan Perfumes 9pm and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

ARC

8.0

Mallo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mallo ARC is a unisex fougère that builds a fresh, green opening of holy basil, rosemary and Aleppo pine over lavender and Himalayan jasmine; it has been discontinued. ARC is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer also getting votes; it is chosen most for leisure and evenings, though office and daytime wear follow close behind. It leans masculine, with some voters reading it as feminine or classic. The top notes of holy basil, Mexican mint, Aleppo pine and rosemary open fresh, green and spicy. Lavender and Himalayan jasmine add a floral softness in the heart. Styrax, Siam benzoin, cypriol and oakmoss leave a woody, resinous, animal depth at the base.

Opulence of Dubai

8.8

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Opulence of Dubai is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where chocolate, coffee and Bourbon vanilla meet spice and resin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes on character tilt a little towards masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. It opens bright and spicy with Italian bergamot, Nigerian ginger and elemi resin. The heart brings chocolate, Damask rose, pink pepper and cardamom, and the scent turns sweeter here. The dry-down settles on a woody, creamy, slightly smoky base of coffee, frankincense, amber and Bourbon vanilla. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 have a close profile.

Dasman (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Dasman Eau de Parfum is a spicy, smoky unisex scent in which rose and Turkish rose meet oud, cypriol and patchouli. Bergamot, saffron, lavender and geranium open bright and spicy. In the heart, rose, Turkish rose and neroli add a soft floral layer. The base of vetiver, oud, frankincense, amber and musk takes over and settles into something woody, earthy, leathery and animal. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Dorall Collection Oud Arabi and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.

Gelsomino a Freddo

7.1

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Gelsomino a Freddo is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and fall days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some also choosing evening and business settings. It reads closer to feminine, though a fair number of voters find it masculine. It opens with pink pepper, artemisia and lemon, giving a spicy citrus freshness. In the heart, orris concrete, jasmine and black tea bring a soft, creamy floral note. The base of gaiac wood, cypriol and patchouli settles into a woody ground, with a green, lightly sweet feel throughout. Beverly Hills Polo Club Titan and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Bois de Filao have a close profile.