The Perfume Library

Darjeeling Tea

7.2

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Darjeeling Tea is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity unisex scent built on jasmine absolute, freesia, davana and apricot. The notes read as a single whole: jasmine and freesia set a floral base, apricot fills it with a soft, sweet fruitiness, and davana adds a green, slightly spicy edge. Citrus and green accords keep it fresh, while creamy and woody touches stop it from turning sharp. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without it filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. In character votes it leans feminine.

Tonkin Tonka

8.0

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Tonkin Tonka is a sweet, powdery and resinous unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and benzoin; it has since been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits best in leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads somewhere in between. It opens with raspberry, cistus and ylang-ylang, alongside mountain hemlock absolute. The heart brings tobacco and jasmine sambac together with sweet vernal grass and tonka bean absolute. The base of benzoin, tonka bean, beeswax and Tonkin musk settles into a creamy, animalic, spicy warmth. Angel's Dust and Pierre de Velay No. 23 have a close profile.

1986 Eclectique

7.1

Les Bains Guerbois · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Bains Guerbois 1986 Eclectique is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy character with floral, fruity and woody sides, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with apple, mandarin orange, cardamom and black pepper, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, honey, dried fruits and clove bring sweetness and warmth, while leather adds depth without hardness. The base of oakmoss, amber and patchouli settles into a woody, earthy ground. Montale Aoud Jasmine and The Woods Collection Dusk have a close profile.

Baume Tolu

7.2

Esteban · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Esteban Baume Tolu is a sweet, resinous unisex fragrance: a floral and fruity face over a warm, gourmand base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with red bell pepper and green mandarin orange, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. In the heart, tagetes, immortelle and davana bring a floral, spicy turn. The base is dominated by Tolu balm, tonka bean and vanilla, which sweeten it into a soft, resinous warmth.

L'Omertà Intense

8.1

Asabi · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Spicy

Asabi L'Omertà Intense is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic opening of lemon, davana and marine notes on a woody base of iris, amber, moss and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong: it lasts a long time and carries well around the wearer. It reads equally at home on men and women. The fresh accord leads at first, with lemon and marine notes adding coolness and davana a spicy edge. Iris in the heart smooths the transition, and the scent then settles into a woody dry-down of amber, moss and sandalwood. Lattafa Atlas and Manuel Carrasco Libre have a close profile.

Sweet Xplosion

7.0

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sweet Xplosion is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens with coconut milk, white honey and grapefruit and settles onto vanilla and tonka bean. It starts with a citrus and fruity brightness: coconut milk and white honey carry the sweetness while grapefruit and lime lighten it. In the heart, Taif rose, ylang-ylang and argania add a creamy softness. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean, musk and coffee, with patchouli giving the sweetness a faint earthy edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. It reads comfortably on both men and women.

Fifty Four

7.8

Jusbox · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jusbox Fifty Four is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex fragrance built around cardamom, saffron, chocolate and rum. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, Piña Colada and davana. The heart brings saffron, chocolate, cinnamon and nagarmotha, and the base of vanilla absolute, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco and rum settles it into a creamy, woody, earthy ground. The overall impression is sweet and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, though it also works for leisure. French Avenue After Effect and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Sueño Latino

7.2

Aedes de Venustas · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Aedes de Venustas Sueño Latino is a unisex scent that sets peppery bergamot and fig against sandalwood, suede and patchouli, sitting between fresh and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It is placed mostly in leisure and night-out settings, though some wear it for business. Voters split between masculine and feminine. It opens with Brazilian red pepper, Peruvian pink pepper, bergamot zest and davana, which read fresh, green and spicy. Fig and pink mango add a fruity sweetness in the heart. Mysore sandalwood, suede and patchouli then form a woody, leathery, resinous base, and frankincense resin, gaiac wood and amber keep it warm.

Let the Dance Begin

7.0

La Perla · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Perla Let the Dance Begin is a sweet, gourmand-leaning women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. The top is bright and spiced, with orange blossom, bergamot, lemon and cardamom alongside black and pink pepper. The heart turns sweet and floral with caramel, cinnamon, tuberose and Damask rose, and the base settles into a woody, creamy bed of tonka bean, Ceylonese sandalwood and cashmere. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, and they read it mostly as feminine and classic. Xerjoff Hermetic and Kajal Lamar have a close profile.

Fig Nuit

8.2

Carl Kling · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carl Kling Fig Nuit is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green opening with a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and autumn days. Blackcurrant and violet lead at the start. In the heart, fig, osmanthus, orris root and davana build a green, fruity and floral balance. Milk, vanilla and patchouli settle the base into a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads modern, sitting between feminine and masculine. Furla Romantica and ID Parfums Tentation de Violettes have a close profile.

Dubai

8.1

Bortnikoff · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bortnikoff Dubai is a unisex scent that leans towards spring through autumn and towards evenings and nights out, setting a floral, fruity side against a woody, oriental base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; spring comes first and autumn right behind it. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead, while office and daily use trail far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many see it as feminine or modern. Lemon, ginger and bergamot open it fresh. In the heart, jasmine, passion fruit, peach and cardamom build a floral, fruity, spicy sweetness. The base is led by vetiver, leather, Indian oud and vanilla; animal and leathery tones give it a warm, dark finish.

Lullaby

7.1

Francesca Dell'Oro

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Francesca Dell'Oro Lullaby is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that opens on coconut, mandarin orange and red apple. The top is fruity and citrusy, with banana, peach and bergamot alongside the coconut. In the heart, lily, osmanthus, iris and hibiscus add a soft floral layer. The base settles into vanilla, cream and ambergris, a creamy, powdery sweetness with a woody touch of oakmoss. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Sedbury and Calvin Klein Eternity Intense.

Imber

6.6

Memoize · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Memoize Imber is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance that softens a spicy opening with honey, flowers and vanilla. Black pepper, pink pepper and ginger give the top a sharp spice line, while blackcurrant and cherry add a fruity edge. The heart turns floral with osmanthus, orange blossom and rose, and honey pushes it sweeter. Vetiver, amber and patchouli form a woody base, with vanilla sweetening the dry-down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle.

Hyde Park (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Hugh Parsons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Hyde Park Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green fougère for men that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with the cool brightness of bergamot, pink pepper and angelica, alongside the green edge of blackcurrant and fig leaf. In the heart, damask rose and jasmine sambac sit with the soft, sweet fruitiness of fig. The base of frankincense, labdanum, patchouli and vetiver gives it a woody, resinous footing. Onyrico Michelangelo and M. Micallef Sous Le Figuier have a close profile.

Sarmate

7.4

Lubin · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lubin Sarmate is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance with a woody, resinous and leathery character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. The top opens with davana, nutmeg and angelica, giving a spicy start. In the heart, saffron, styrax and myrrh add a resinous, earthy warmth, while Atlas cedar, oud and leather ground it in a smoky, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Guerlain Oud Essentiel and Armani Privé Oud Royal have a close profile.

Gioco all'Alba

7.4

Bois 1920 · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bois 1920 Gioco all'Alba is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens on whisky and saffron and settles into vanilla and leather. Whisky and saffron lead the top. In the heart, cane sugar, peat and tobacco add sweetness while pulling the scent in a smoky direction, with davana and boronia staying in the background. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, musk, gaiac wood and leather dries down gourmand-sweet, framed by spicy and woody tones and ending on a leathery trail. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, so it stays noticeable around the wearer for a good while. It is unisex in character. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 and Maison Margiela Jazz Club have a close profile.

Rosefire

6.9

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermetica Rosefire is a unisex scent that opens with Damask rose absolute, clove and violet, then softens into vanilla, amber and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure. Most see it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern. It opens fresh, floral and green, with clove adding a thin line of warmth over the rose. In the heart, date and everlasting flower absolute bring a fruity sweetness. The base of davana, amber, vanilla and tonka bean dries down creamy and sweet. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Roberto Ugolini Loafer and Mancera Jardin Exclusif have a close profile.

Envoutant

7.4

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Francesca Dell'Oro Envoutant is a sweet, spicy floral built around saffron, jasmine sambac and oud, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with saffron, davana and coriander, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine sambac, rose, osmanthus and orange blossom. The base of vanilla, amber and oud adds a sweet, resinous warmth, while vetiver and patchouli give it an earthy, woody floor. The overall feel is powdery, creamy and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Ana Abiyedh Poudrée by Lattafa and Malika's Temptation by Ideo Parfumeurs have a close profile.

Shaghaf Amber Infusion

7.6

Swiss Arabian · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Amber Infusion is a unisex scent that opens with a fruity freshness and deepens into a resinous, smoky, leathery amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is favoured most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Apricot, apple, cardamom and ginger open with fruit and spice. Towards the heart, cedarwood, vanilla and lily of the valley soften the sweetness. In the base, leather, amber, patchouli, frankincense and musk settle it onto a woody, smoky footing. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition share a close profile.

Galleria

6.8

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Milano Fragranze Galleria is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a leathery, woody and powdery base. Red fruits, citrus notes and Guatemala coffee bean lead the top, while violet leaf absolute and davana add a green, spicy edge. Leather and iris pallida sit in the heart, with sandalwood, amber and patchouli underneath, so it dries warmer, woodier and more powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads truly unisex.

Lil

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Lil is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Citrus and green accords lead, with kaffir lime leaf, pandanus and passion fruit adding a fruity brightness. Rose, lily of the valley, angel's trumpet and cyclamen form the floral side, while geranium and davana lend a green, spicy touch. Cashmeran, patchouli, musk and woody notes leave a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Creed Aventus for Her and Iceberg Twice have a close profile.

Layali (Extrait de Parfum)

8.7

Agar Aura

Floral · Green · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Agar Aura Layali Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets Bulgarian rose against the smoky, resinous, leathery side of oud, with green and earthy tones keeping it austere. It has been discontinued. Bulgarian rose draws a floral frame, davana adds a green, lightly spicy edge, and oud brings a woody, animal weight. The oriental structure darkens through spice, resin and smoke, so the scent reads dense and shadowy from start to finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Ahjaar Regent Star and House of Matriarch Eaglewood have a close profile.

Amber Elixir

8.3

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Vertus Amber Elixir is a unisex fragrance that opens with rum, grape and dried fruits, then deepens into amber, saffron and labdanum. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. It can be worn by men and women alike. Black pepper and davana add spice to the fruity sweetness at the top. In the heart, amber, saffron and cedar lead, softened by cashmere. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk leaves a sweet, woody, powdery and resinous finish.

Blackberry Lily (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

The 7 Virtues · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

The 7 Virtues Blackberry Lily Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs the fruity freshness of blackcurrant and blackberry with the soft floral side of magnolia and lily of the valley. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters place it in spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasion votes, though night out is also mentioned. In character votes the feminine side edges ahead, with modern following closely. It opens with blackcurrant and blackberry, fruity and fresh. The heart turns floral with magnolia, lily of the valley and rose, while davana stays in the background. The base rests on patchouli, cedar and Haitian vetiver, and amber and caramel soften it into something creamy and sweet.