The Perfume Library

Oro Bianco

7.6

Bois 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Bois 1920 Oro Bianco is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral opening against a spicy, woody base with a creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it can be worn either way. Ginger, lemon and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite. In the heart, peony, damask rose and ylang-ylang soften the floral side. Vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood leave a warm, creamy woodiness at the base. Its profile is close to Bodé Studios Satin Cache and Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin.

Betwixt and Between

7.1

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Anka Kuş Parfüm Betwixt and Between is a unisex scent that sets rose, smoke and leather together, balancing a sweet side against a smoky one; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for leisure and evening wear, with night-out outings close behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with a woody, resinous character. It opens on rose; the heart brings smoke, damask rose, musk, amber and cashmere wood, and the base rests on leather, woods and musk. The floral, sweet side softens over a smoky, leathery ground, with spicy and synthetic tones kept in the background. Guerlain Santal Royal and Lattafa Maahir have a close profile.

Black Sukar

8.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Black Sukar is a unisex scent that sets pink pepper, damask rose and vanilla side by side, moving between floral and sweet. It opens with pink pepper, orange and freesia, a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, peony and damask rose bring the floral side forward. White musk, vanilla and Laotian oud settle the base into a sweet, woody, resinous footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and is chosen less for daily wear. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine. Xerjoff Malesia and Xerjoff Indochine have a close profile.

Midnight Sun

7.1

Aqaba · 2007

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Aqaba Midnight Sun is an oriental floral for women that sets heady tuberose, gardenia and rose against the warmth of oud and sandalwood. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Voters don't tie it to one season: spring leads slightly, but all four seasons draw close votes. Night-out and evening wear are the most common picks, while leisure and daily use come well behind. As a whole the scent reads floral and spicy. Freesia, orange blossom, gardenia and damask rose form the flower side, while oud and sandalwood add a woody, animal depth. The chypre and oriental accords keep it heavy and warm.

12 0 E Reculver / 51° 22’ 46”N 1° 12’ 0”E

7.7

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dulcie / Haeckels 12 0 E Reculver / 51° 22’ 46”N 1° 12’ 0”E is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that sets citrus and spice against an earthy base. Lemon, bergamot and green mandarin orange zest bring the brightness, while rosemary and lavender add a green, herbal edge. Balsam fir, vetiver and patchouli make it woody and earthy; cardamom, clove and pink pepper supply the spice, and damask rose stays in the background as a floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with fall close behind, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It leans masculine in how it is voted. Its profile is close to Houbigant Duc de Vervins and Etro New Tradition.

Coal Diamond - Day Fire

6.0

Sylvie van der Vaart · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sylvie van der Vaart Coal Diamond - Day Fire is a fresh, sweet floral for women that opens on peach, watermelon and Caribbean fruits and leans towards spring and summer days. The opening is fruity, with peach, watermelon and Caribbean fruits, and Fem lei fern adds freshness. In the heart, Damask rose, Egyptian jasmine and violet leaf bring a floral touch. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles into a soft, powdery sweetness, with cinnamon adding a little warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Liu•Jo Liu•Jo and Helene Fischer That's Me! have a close profile.

Hazy Rose

7.9

Ramón Monegal · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ramón Monegal Hazy Rose is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, setting rose and spice on a sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer trails behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The top holds Spanish saffron, cashmeran and Kahili ginger; in the heart, La Réunion pink pepper and Damask rose lead, with Virginia cedar framing them in wood. Siam benzoin and musk soften and sweeten the base, and Yugoslavian oakmoss adds a green dryness. The character is floral, green and spicy, with creamy and resinous touches that keep it warm.

Heritage

8.4

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Heritage is an oriental unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity body against spice and woody depth. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring a spiced warmth, while pineapple, apple, peach and candied fruits add a sweet, juicy side. Sandalwood, oakmoss and amber form a woody, resinous base, and leather adds a smoky edge. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays stay noticeable for a long time. It suits men and women who want a dense, full-bodied scent. Nabeel Irth and MAD Parfumeur Forza have a close profile.

Nicole Miller (1993) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Nicole Miller · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicole Miller (1993) Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity character over a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes, green notes, bergamot and peach, with plum and mandarin orange adding a fruity lift. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, damask rose and honey sweeten the floral core, while carnation brings a touch of spice. The base settles into vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk, and the oriental and animal accords give it a warm depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and winter, though spring is close behind, and most often pick it for a night out or the evening. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Slava Zaïtsev Maroussia and Laura Biagiotti Venezia have a similar profile.

Insignia

8.0

Thameen · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thameen Insignia is a unisex fragrance that opens with bitter orange, fig and whisky and carries damask rose and bay leaf in its heart, with a fresh, green, leathery character. At the start, the citrusy brightness of bitter orange meets the fruity side of fig, while whisky adds a slight edge. In the heart, damask rose, bay leaf and geranium keep things floral and green. Vetiver, sandalwood and suede settle into a woody, spicy, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and a fair share of voters score each of them high. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir have a close profile.

Oud (2019)

7.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Aaron Terence Hughes Oud (2019) is a spicy, smoky and earthy unisex fragrance built around leather and Burmese oud. It opens with leather, and damask rose and amber form the heart. The base holds musk, patchouli, Burmese oud and animalic notes. A woody, resinous, oriental frame carries a leathery, animal character that dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Its dense, dark build reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oud 777 have a close profile.

Alexandra

7.2

Gritti · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Alexandra is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening to a floral heart and a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters place it most often in leisure, evening and daily wear, with business and night-out use close behind. It reads feminine. Mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, bergamot, peach and pear give it a bright start. In the heart, orange blossom, damask rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang build the floral side. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk turns powdery, creamy and sweet, while patchouli, saffron and cashmere wood add a spicy, woody depth.

Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Toilette

6.9

Yves Rocher · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Rocher Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, the office and leisure time lead the occasions, while evenings and nights out stay in the background. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, so it stays close without filling the room. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Blackcurrant and damask rose carry the scent, bringing a fresh, green and fruity sweetness. Cedar adds a woody base, and ambrette seed absolute softens the floral and fruity weave. Zara Soft Haze and Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis have a close profile.

Rosamonda

6.1

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Rosamonda is a unisex rose scent built around Damask rose, Bulgarian rose absolute and Rosa centifolia, with a fresh, green edge. The scent stays centred on the rose: citronellol and hedione keep it airy and slightly synthetic, while blackcurrant sweetens it. Elemi resin adds a faint spicy note underneath. Fresh, floral, green and sweet accords lead. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Diptyque Eau Rose (Eau de Toilette) and Liis Rose Struck have a close profile.

Jardin d'Antalya

6.5

ID Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

ID Parfums Jardin d'Antalya is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that moves from a spicy opening of cardamom and coriander into a floral heart of damask rose and violet; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom and coriander, giving a spicy, citrusy freshness. Damask rose and violet take over in the heart, building a floral, powdery feel. In the base, patchouli and vanilla sweeten the scent, and the gourmand and fruity touches become clearer there. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with the office close behind. Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe and Yves Rocher Mon Evidence have a close profile.

Tethys

7.9

Giardino Benessere · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Tethys is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet and gourmand character, softened by woody and spicy touches. The top pairs jasmine, coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla; in the heart, amber, jasmine and Damask rose carry the floral side. The base of patchouli, musk, cedar and vanilla settles it onto a woody, powdery ground, and the sweetness never fully retreats. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, with longevity rated 8.4 out of ten. It suits anyone who likes dense, sweet, gourmand fragrances, and it wears comfortably on men and women alike. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) share a close profile.

Cologne Céleste

6.7

Bortnikoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bortnikoff Cologne Céleste is a fresh, green, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens on pink grapefruit, lemon and citron, while red mandarin orange, blood orange and rose soften the heart. Pine, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, slightly resinous base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and a little spicy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes tilt somewhat masculine. Maison Alhambra Dark Door Sport and Brocard Color Feeling - Orange have a close profile.

Void (Eau de Parfum) / 空境研茶

8.3

to summer | 观夏 · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

to summer | 观夏 Void / 空境研茶 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent, with tea notes over an earthy, woody base. It opens with green notes, bergamot and sage for a cool start. In the heart, damask rose and Chinese jasmine add a soft floral touch, while maté and oolong tea bring the dry, green side of tea leaves. Amber and musk warm the base, with the spicy and earthy accords staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. It stays light rather than heavy, so it sits close to everyday wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Hermès Ginseng Biloba and Harry Lehmann L'Avion have a close profile.

Rosa

7.3

L'Erbolario

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Erbolario Rosa is a fresh, floral fragrance for women: a soft, lightly sweet and powdery rose over a green, airy lift. Damask rose leads, with jasmine and freesia widening the floral side and white musk laying a soft, powdery base underneath. The green touch keeps the sweetness of the rose from turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads largely feminine. Valmont Blooming Ballet and Chloé Roses de Chloé have a close profile.

The Book of Wisdom - Elixir Fatal

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Adi ale Van The Book of Wisdom - Elixir Fatal is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent with a strong leathery and woody side; it has been discontinued. It opens with three roses, Turkish, Bulgarian and Damask, alongside tobacco, frankincense and raspberry, the raspberry adding a sweet layer over the florals. At the heart, leather and oud give it a smoky, animalic edge. In the base, oakmoss and musk soften that rough texture and settle it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand may be enough. It reads as a dense, oriental profile that suits men and women alike. Montale Oud Edition and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Mahila

8.0

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Mahila is a feminine scent that pairs a bright opening of Italian mandarin orange, pink grapefruit and bitter orange with a floral heart of frangipani, ylang-ylang and Damask rose. The citrus leads, then frangipani absolute, ylang-ylang, Damask rose and champaca form a floral centre. In the base, vanilla absolute and benzoin add sweetness, while Somalian frankincense, labdanum and Mysore sandalwood bring a resinous, woody, slightly smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic.

A Reason to Love

7.3

Gucci · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gucci A Reason to Love is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens with cardamom, damask rose and peony and settles into oud and tolu balm. The opening pairs the spice of cardamom with damask rose and peony. In the heart, oud brings a woody, oriental weight, and tolu balm softens the base with a resinous warmth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and slightly synthetic floral. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with the oriental side leading. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) and Valmont Rosso I have a close profile.

Oud Couture

8.0

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Oud Couture is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting rose and oud against warm spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and place it in the evening or on a night out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex character. Taif rose and Damask rose form a floral base, while saffron, black pepper and clove add spicy warmth. Oud, benzoin and frankincense bring a woody, resinous and slightly smoky depth. A sweet, powdery side softens the animal and leathery touches.

Passion Rose

8.1

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Passion Rose is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, passion fruit and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no votes on season or occasion. It opens with passion fruit, bergamot and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness, while saffron and pink pepper add spice and Bulgarian rose brings floral weight. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and patchouli deepen the rose. The base of vanilla, gaiac wood, leather and oakmoss settles it into a sweet, woody finish.