The Perfume Library

Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme Eau de Parfum pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, lavender and grapefruit with the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood, and is made for men. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often; it reads masculine and leans modern. It opens with bergamot, lavender, lemon and lime, with thyme and artemisia adding a green, herbal edge. In the heart, blackcurrant, apple and jasmine bring a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla and benzoin soften the scent, while cedarwood and vetiver set a woody foundation.

Layton Exclusif

8.3

Parfums de Marly · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of apple and bergamot to a warm, spicy core of cinnamon, oud and vanilla. It opens fruity and bright with apple, bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, cinnamon, geranium, oud and lavender bring in the spicy, smoky side. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, vanilla and cypriol settles into a woody, sweet, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out; half of voters call it masculine and a quarter call it classic. Layton and Niche 4 All Vanilla Oud have a close profile.

Eau Duelle (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Diptyque · 2010

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque Eau Duelle Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green side with a sweet, spicy and faintly smoky warmth. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer trailing behind. It gets its strongest votes for daily and leisure wear, and it is also chosen for the office and for evenings. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share. The notes read as one whole: Bourbon vanilla brings a creamy, gourmand sweetness, pink pepper and calamus add spice and a green edge, and cypriol gives a woody, smoky depth. The accords also lean powdery and oriental. The Dua Brand Water of Duality and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Journey Man

8.1

Amouage · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Journey Man is a spicy, sweet and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Sichuan pepper, cardamom and bergamot in a bright spiced wave, softened by neroli and bitter orange. The heart brings juniper berry, tobacco and frankincense resin, with geraniol staying in the background. The base of leather, cypriol and tonka bean is sweet, woody and leathery, thinned a little by ambrox. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit and Chopard Oud Malaki have a close profile.

Carved Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Thameen · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen Carved Oud Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody unisex scent that opens with cardamom and cypress and deepens into South Indian oud, patchouli and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The top notes of cardamom, cypress and cypriol give a spicy, slightly resinous start. In the heart, South Indian oud, cedarwood and patchouli build an earthy, woody body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum, musk and amber sweetens it and carries it into an oriental warmth. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood have a close profile.

Whispers in the Library

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library is a sweet, woody and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange blossom absolute, pepper and patchouli, and the heart of cypriol, Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute pulls it towards a resinous, creamy sweetness. Cedarwood, vanilla absolute and vetiver dominate the base, settling into a powdery, gourmand woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays little part. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters split between feminine and masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet have a close profile.

Arabian King

7.5

Marc Gebauer · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Marc Gebauer Arabian King is a floral, spicy oriental whose sweet, resinous and animalic sides give it a heavy, woody character. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so it lasts long and carries far. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. The top has oud, grapefruit, bergamot and saffron, with the citrus lifting the opening a little. In the heart, iris, rose, cedarwood and geranium add a floral softness. The base of vetiver, cypriol, musk and amber weighs heaviest, settling into a woody, sweet resin. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Hind Al Oud Kohl have a close profile.

Promise / الوَعْد (Parfum)

8.1

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Promise / الوَعْد is an intense unisex fragrance that sets rose and spice on an earthy, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick it for autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with rosemary, apple and pink pepper, a lightly fruity, spicy start. Clove, Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose lead the heart. The base of labdanum, patchouli, ambroxan and cypriol adds a woody, leathery, smoky warmth. The Dua Brand The Unbreakable Vow and Montagne Parfums Promise Exclusif have a close profile.

New York

8.2

Widian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Widian New York opens with lemon, bergamot and juniper and settles into tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, a floral and spicy unisex scent with a warm, sweet base. The top notes of lemon, mandarine and bergamot give a fresh start, while juniper and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris build a floral layer, with caramel adding sweetness. The base is led by tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is chosen less. It suits nights out and evenings best, and works for leisure too. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. Widian Black IV and Vandini Sensual have a close profile.

Alexandria II Anniversary

8.7

Xerjoff · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II Anniversary is a unisex scent where floral, sweet and spicy sides meet a resinous woodiness, and it suits evenings and nights out. The opening pairs cardamom, Bulgarian rose, lavender and cumin, so spice and rose come forward together. The heart holds vermouth, amber, mint, Florentine iris and Borneo oud, with civet adding an animal depth. Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and musk settle it onto a creamy, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer trails far behind. Evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions, and the largest share of voters finds it masculine. Alexandria III and Ether have a close profile.

Sweetie Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters pair with fall and winter, and with evenings and nights out. It opens with a lift of bergamot and artemisia, then moves to cistus and May rose. The base is where it settles: oud, labdanum, frankincense, patchouli and cardamom lead. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a woody, resinous, smoky warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums with a close profile include The Dua Brand Scrumptious and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif.

Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Turquoise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and faintly smoky touches. It opens with salty notes, frankincense and black pepper, and the heart gathers Jasminum auriculatum absolute, cypriol and ylang-ylang. In the base, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also fitting nights out and the office. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Le Couvent Aqua Mahana have a close profile.

Suma Oriental

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental is a unisex fragrance that sets cocoa, rum and patchouli on a woody base, sweet and spicy in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. The top opens with cocoa, rum and cypriol, gourmand and spicy. Patchouli in the heart brings the earthy, smoky side. In the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood, gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth.

Eau d'Ombré Leather

8.2

Tom Ford · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, marked by leathery and smoky facets. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The top notes of cardamom, coriander and ginger open spicy. The heart brings leathery notes, vanilla and saffron, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber settles into a warm, creamy, powdery woodiness.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Rausch

7.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rausch is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against a smoky, resinous woodiness, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with red pepper and sandalwood; in the heart, vanilla, patchouli and cypriol pull the sweetness towards something earthy and faintly animalic. Amber and oud dominate the base, and the scent dries down warm, dense and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer days and the office are less likely settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it has a following among women too. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Elysium Eau Intense

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in leisure, daytime and business settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, while thyme and rhubarb add a green edge to that freshness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and apple bring a soft floral and fruity touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

For Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford For Men Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that opens with citrus and spice freshness and settles into a woody, leathery base; it has been discontinued. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. It suits daily wear and the office best, and works for evenings too. Voters mostly call it masculine, followed by classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, ginger and basil. In the heart, black pepper, tobacco absolute and orange blossom add spice softened by a floral touch. The dry-down is woody and leathery, built on vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Invite Only Amber | 23

7.3

Kayali · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 is a sweet, spicy and feminine fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. It reads feminine to most, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens gourmand, with roasted hazelnut, chocolate, black cherry and Provençal honey, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add spice. Damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute sit in the heart. It settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy base of amber, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and oud. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Killer Instinct

7.3

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a woody, lightly powdery base. Green notes, blackcurrant and grapefruit give it a bright start, with oud sitting underneath. In the heart, cedar, lavender and cypriol bring out the fougère character. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Khadlaj Musk pour Narcis and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

Meander

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Journey Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Journey Woman is a floral, spicy fragrance for women that opens with apricot, nutmeg and jasmine tea and settles into honey and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Half of voters call it feminine. Apricot and osmanthus give the top a sweet, fruity note, while nutmeg and cardamom add spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mimosa and honey build a soft floral-gourmand core, with cedarwood as a woody frame. The base of vanilla, pipe tobacco, saffron and cypriol turns warm and oriental, and musk smooths it out.

Amoral

7.9

pernoire · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Amoral is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side set against a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits less easily in summer or at the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. It opens with smoked plum, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin, with key lime and black tea lightening the warm spice. The heart of oud, cypriol, iris and violet turns leathery and resinous. Orange blossom, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber in the base sweeten and soften it.

United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and artemisia. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, with clove adding spice. The base of oud, labdanum, frankincense and benzoin brings a resinous, smoky and sweet warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Taif Aoud and Pierre de Velay The Oud have a close profile.