The Perfume Library

Peony

8.1

Jesus del Pozo · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jesus del Pozo Peony is a sweet, spicy and resinous women's fragrance that centres on peony, date and labdanum in its heart. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick winter, fall and spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with business and leisure wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and spices, then turns sweeter in the heart with peony, date and labdanum. The base of vetiver, benzoin, patchouli, musk and myrrh leaves a woody, resinous warmth. The floral and fruity sides sit on an oriental foundation. Experimental Perfume Club Ambre Épices and Rochas Moustache have a close profile.

10019 Wonders

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo 10019 Wonders is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets spice and floral touches on a creamy base. It opens with almond and cinnamon. In the heart, orange blossom softens into caramel and date, taking on a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa make it creamy and rich, while sandalwood adds a light woody depth beneath the sugar. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. With its dense sweetness and spice, it is easier to wear in cooler weather, and it can sit equally well on women and men. Lattafa Qimmah for Women and FiiLiT Joli Cœur - La Réunion have a close profile.

9 - Final Spirit

7.6

Spiritum · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Spiritum 9 - Final Spirit is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, resinous and woody in build, made for anyone who likes dense, warm scents; it is unisex. It opens with cistus, cinnamon, davana and clary sage, a spicy and slightly resinous start. Saffron and date bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. The base is led by oud, vanilla, frankincense and myrrh absolute, while sandalwood, tobacco and musk add a creamy, smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the sample of ratings is small, so treat that as tentative. Its heavy, sweet and spicy character suits cooler weather and evening wear. Parfums de Marly Herod and Carlisle have a close profile.

NonStop

8.3

Bujairami · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Bujairami NonStop is a unisex scent where citrus and fruit meet in a fresh accord. Green lemon, blackcurrant, mint and orange open bright and lively. The heart brings May rose, basil, apricot and aquatic notes, and the base of date, ambergris, fig and moss gives it a soft, lightly sweet footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Value for money is rated high. It suits men and women alike and fits easy daytime wear. Its profile is close to Bujairami No Limit and Rayhaan Pacific Aura.

Burrow

8.3

Paraphrase · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Paraphrase Burrow is a unisex scent that pairs turmeric and caraway with cedar and date, with a green, sweet and earthy character. It opens with turmeric and caraway, spicy and lightly green. In the heart, cedar and date take over: a woody dryness softened by sweetness. In the base, tonka bean and vetiver settle the scent onto a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are still tentative.

Steffen Schraut Eau Légère Parfumée

5.7

Steffen Schraut · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Steffen Schraut Eau Légère Parfumée is a fresh, citrusy and fruity floral with a light, soft character, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Few people have rated these, so the figures are tentative. It opens with white peach, bergamot and apricot, and the heart brings date, ylang-ylang, orchid and green jasmine. Vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver sweeten the base and settle it into a powdery, lightly woody finish. Green and chypre touches keep the fruity sweetness in check.

Nile Whispers

6.9

Ministry of Oud · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ministry of Oud Nile Whispers is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex fragrance that pairs saffron, date and caramel with patchouli, benzoin and leather. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong; the sample is small, but most voters score both high. A dense build means even a single spray makes itself known. It reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot, saffron and date, moving into a heart of patchouli, cinnamon, magnolia and caramel. The base holds benzoin, musk, vanilla, leather and oakmoss. A sweet, spicy body carries resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery tones, with a faint animal edge in the background.

Datte Opaline

7.1

Mezel · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Mezel Datte Opaline is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around date, cinnamon and vanilla absolute. It opens with Moroccan neroli, fir balsam and pink pepper, a light, resinous and sharp start. In the heart, date, cinnamon and davana take over and the scent turns fruity and sweet. In the base, vanilla absolute, milk and musk soften it, while ambroxan keeps the warmth in check. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. With few votes so far, these ratings are tentative. Its sweet, oriental character suits cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Attar Collection Khaltat Night and Lattafa Al Jawhara have a close profile.

Bombay Nights

8.4

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Monkoku Bombay Nights is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with orange, lemon and citron and moves into a fruity heart of fig and apricot. The citrus in the top sets the first impression. In the heart, fig, basil and peppermint add a green freshness while apricot and date sweeten it. The base of carrot seed, may rose and ambrette seed gives it a softer footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women, and most voters also rate it highly for value. Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill and D'Qar Pacific Vibes have a close profile.

Morocco

6.4

Rajani · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rajani Morocco is a unisex scent where mint, saffron and dark woods lead into a sweet, spicy, woody character that suits evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as rough guides. Voters lean towards evening and night-out wear, which fits its warm, dense feel. It sits comfortably on both men and women. As a whole it reads sweet and oriental. Mint and saffron add a spicy lift, while rose and date soften it. Sandalwood, cedarwood and dark woods give it a woody backbone, and tobacco, rum and tea bring a smoky, resinous warmth.

Golden Elixir Reserve

7.8

Riiffs · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Riiffs Golden Elixir Reserve is a men's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, deepened by spice and resin. It opens with cinnamon, cognac and cardamom, a spicy, lightly boozy warmth. In the heart, praliné, tonka bean and date turn creamy and sweet. The base of vanilla, musk and oud settles that sweetness onto a woody, resinous floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings with some caution. Its value-for-money rating is high. The rich, spicy build suits cooler weather best. Alyssa Ashley Tonka Musk (Eau de Parfum) and Riiffs Golden Elixir have a close profile.

Al Rihla

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Al Rihla is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a dense character, weighed down by spice and wood. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. Expect a scent that stays on skin for a long time and projects clearly around you. The top opens with iris, orange blossom and plum. Toward the heart, tuberose, osmanthus and rose build a floral body, while mango adds a fruity sweetness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, honey and vanilla forms a sweet, woody, earthy ground, with saffron and Cambodian oud deepening the spicy side. Xerjoff 400 and La Perla Io have a close profile.

Bab Sharif

8.7

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elixir Attar Bab Sharif is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which rose is deepened by spice, oud and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are still tentative. It reads as unisex, and its dense, heavy build suits cooler weather best. It opens spicy with clove, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. In the heart, Taif rose, white rose and jasmine form a floral core, which frankincense and date sweeten. The base of Cambodian oud, myrrh, amber and vanilla leaves a wide, creamy, woody trail.

Pure Gold Euphoria

7.9

Calvin Klein · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Calvin Klein Pure Gold Euphoria is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that sets orange blossom, rose and almond over vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score both highly, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a women's fragrance. The top holds neroli, a solar note and date; the heart turns to orange blossom, rose, almond and ylang-ylang. The base of patchouli, musk, vanilla, benzoin, leather and sandalwood settles it into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Gourmand and woody tones run alongside the floral and fruity accords. Stendhal Ambre Sublime and Escada Magnetism have a close profile.

Precious Amber

7.0

Bella Bellissima · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Bella Bellissima Precious Amber is a unisex scent that pairs the sweetness of honey and date with the resinous, smoky warmth of amber, frankincense and oud. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. The rating sample is still small, but its dense, heavy character sits more comfortably in cooler weather. It opens sweet, with bitter orange, honey and date. In the heart, rose, jasmine, iris, patchouli and oud come forward, while gaiac wood and papyrus build a smoky, earthy ground. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, frankincense, leather and amber turn the floral sweetness into something woody and animalic. Dior Oud Ispahan and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Caramel Macchiato

7.2

Fragrance World · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent that sets sweet caramel and vanilla over a spicy, woody base. Date and plum open with a fruity sweetness. In the heart come cappucino, Indonesian patchouli and Virginia cedar wood, which add an earthy, woody depth. Vanilla, caramel and amber settle at the base into a soft, resinous sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. They also find it good value for the price. With its gourmand, oriental build, it feels easier to wear on cooler days. Weil Suki Essence and Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud have a close profile.

La Lanterne Rouge

7.3

Auphorie · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Auphorie La Lanterne Rouge is a spicy, sweet unisex scent built on saffron, date, goji berry and red mandarin orange, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It opens with saffron, date, goji berry and red mandarin orange, giving a warm, fruity start. The heart brings crab apple blossom, red peony and red osmanthus for a soft floral note. The base rests on Brazilian rosewood and ambergris, which read woody, oriental and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few voters have rated them, so treat that with caution. Most voters pick evening, followed by nights out, while leisure and daytime wear come further behind. It has been discontinued. Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi and Simone Andreoli Rose of Dangerous Flamenco have a close profile.

Ramdan Night

6.8

Jousset Parfums · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jousset Parfums Ramdan Night is a sweet, oriental unisex scent built around date, spices and oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a handful of votes back this, so treat it as a rough guide. It is unisex, and its sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather and evenings. Date sits at the top, a solar note and spices form the heart, and oud settles at the base. The scent opens with a floral, fruity sweetness and turns gourmand, while woody, resinous and smoky tones add a leathery, slightly earthy ground.

XO Brandy

7.6

Navitus Parfums · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Navitus Parfums XO Brandy is a unisex gourmand that weighs floral and fruity sweetness down with spice, resin and wood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes behind them, so that reading is tentative. The dense sweetness and resinous warmth lean it towards cooler weather, and as a unisex scent it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with davana, almond and date, sweet and fruity. In the heart, Virginia cedar, heliotrope, brandy and African coffee absolute come forward. As it dries, tolu balm, cane sugar, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, resinous, sweet base. Esteban Baume Tolu and Kemi Aurum have a close profile.

Swar Séduire

8.1

Arabiyat Prestige · 2025

Sweet · Oriental · Creamy

Arabiyat Prestige Swar Séduire is a unisex perfume where date, cinnamon and vanilla meet in a sweet, oriental style. The top notes are date, cinnamon and pot marigold, with the date's sweetness warmed by the cinnamon. In the heart, amber, sugar cane and leather add a leathery edge to the sweetness. The base of patchouli, oud and vanilla dries down into a creamy, soft sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. With its sweet, spiced structure it suits both men and women, and it wears full and rich. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner Zodiac Lunaris have a close profile.

Grow

6.8

French Avenue · 2026

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Grow is a unisex scent that pairs the spicy warmth of date and saffron with jasmine, rose and vanilla, leaning floral and gourmand. The top is Nepalese sichuan pepper, davana, date, saffron and pear, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine, rose, peony and date cream take over, softening into a creamy, powdery floral. The base of vanilla, tonka bean absolute, Atlas cedar and labdanum leaves a resinous, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. The oriental, gourmand character suits cooler weather and evenings. It reads equally well on women and men. Its profile is close to Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) and Moresque Contessa.

Amber 07

8.2

Swiss Arabian · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Amber 07 is a sweet, gourmand and spicy oriental; as a unisex scent it feels warm, resinous and slightly smoky. Amber, cinnamon and date lead at the top, so the first impression is sweet and spicy. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and iris wrap that sweetness in a creamy softness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and frankincense settles into a woody, resinous and smoky foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. With this much sweetness and spice, it should sit more comfortably in cooler weather. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Yves Rocher 8ᵉ Jour and Evody Noir d'Orient have a close profile.

Endless Evening

8.5

Karouge · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Karouge Endless Evening is a unisex oriental with a fruity, sweet gourmand character, softened by powdery and creamy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a few votes stand behind that. The warm, rich build suits evenings and cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with saffron, date and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. Almond and patchouli deepen the sweetness in the heart, and vanilla, ambroxan and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery, soft base.

Raysuli

7.5

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Raysuli is a spicy, smoky and woody unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy streak running through it. Its sillage is rated good, and it wears the same on men and women. The number of votes on sillage is small, so this is more a tendency than a firm verdict. It opens with black pepper, nutmeg, cardamom and date for a spicy start. The heart brings sandalwood, patchouli, balsamic notes, oud and smoky notes, and the base settles on ambergris and animalic notes. The green and citrus accords lighten this dark structure. Liquides Imaginaires Sancti and Agatho Forzapura have a close profile.