The Perfume Library

Sign Your Power

6.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Mercedes-Benz Sign Your Power is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights out. The top is davana, Ceylonese cinnamon and Guatemala cardamom, so the spice comes first. In the heart, cocoa and plum turn it gourmand and fruity, with a creamy softness. The base of cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli adds a woody, resinous foundation. Longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, though few have voted. Most voters pick evening and night out, with leisure wear next. It reads masculine, with a synthetic edge. Rabanne 1 Million Royal and Rabanne 1 Million Elixir have a close profile.

Mare

8.6

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

MAD Parfumeur Mare is a fresh, aquatic fragrance aimed at men, pairing cool sea air with a faintly animal warmth. It opens with marine notes, salt, lemon and davana, a clean and salty start that softens into lily of the valley and iris at the heart. In the base, ambergris, oak lichen and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody, slightly animal footing. A synthetic sheen also runs through the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as very strong, so a small amount carries for a long time and a good distance, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a masculine fragrance. Lattafa Atlas and Ard Al Zaafaran Marina have a close profile.

Stælios

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2024

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume Stælios is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with spice, wood and leather. It opens with Ashanti pepper leaf and davana, and kingwood forms a woody spine in the heart. The base brings precious woods and Russian leather, and as it dries the leathery, woody side takes over. A synthetic note runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings. Created by Pierre Guillaume, it suits anyone, regardless of gender.

Secret Dreams

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Anna Zworykina Secret Dreams is a spicy, woody and animalic unisex scent led by oakmoss, juniper and cognac. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads somewhat more masculine, though many voters call it feminine. Rook Perfumes Rook and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile. As a whole it is spicy and resinous: cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and black pepper draw a warm frame. Underneath, cedarwood, gaiac wood, patchouli and oud lay a woody, earthy base. Tobacco, castoreum and labdanum add a smoky, leathery weight, while rose and tuberose soften the edges a little.

Ciel Rouge

7.4

Rituals · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Peach Honey

6.4

Flavia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flavia Peach Honey is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, sweet peach and citrus, then softens into powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Peach, cardamom and orange lead the top, while jasmine and davana bring a gentle floral heart. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean keep the sweetness going, and sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver give it a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, and some also find it suitable for the office. It sits comfortably on men and women alike and leans towards daytime.

Ward Sultani

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Ward Sultani is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with citrus and green notes brightening the flowers and a powdery softness alongside. It has been discontinued. Taken as a whole, Taif rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus lead, while yuzu and white grape add a fruity, airy side. Sandalwood and musk form a soft base, and hyraceum gives a faint animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh floral character sits comfortably on any skin, masculine or feminine. Prada Infusion de Mandarine and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

7 - Spiritual Explorer

5.8

Spiritum · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Spiritum 7 - Spiritual Explorer is a unisex scent built on raspberry, saffron, coffee and caramel, leaning sweet, spicy and gourmand. It opens with raspberry, davana and saffron, where fruity sweetness meets spice right away. In the heart, coffee, rose and caramel take over and push the scent towards the gourmand side. The base of myrrh, cedar, patchouli, musk, ambergris and oakmoss lays down a woody, leathery foundation. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Its dense, sweet build suits cooler weather, and it reads equally well on men and women. Its profile is close to The House of Oud Dear Karma and Marc Gebauer Red Sand.

Nabati Oud

7.8

Astrophil & Stella · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Astrophil & Stella Nabati Oud is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance that sets oud, Turkish rose and leather beneath a spicy opening of cardamom, cinnamon and saffron. The top is led by cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with star anise and rum adding a sweet warmth to the spice. At the heart, oud, Turkish rose and leather meet, while iris lends a powdery softness. The base is dominated by vetiver, amber, sandalwood and vanilla, and the floral, oriental side settles into an animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its dense, warm character suits cooler weather and evenings best. It reads equally well on men and women. Boadicea the Victorious Harmonious and Orlov Red Shield have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Manifeste

7.6

Evody · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Fruto Oscuro

8.1

Eauso Vert · 2023

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Eauso Vert Fruto Oscuro is a unisex scent that takes a green, fruity sweetness and darkens it with spice, resin and smoky wood. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that impression is tentative. It doesn't lean towards one gender and can be worn by anyone. Sapote, capulin cherry and pink pepper lead the top, with elemi resin and artemisia adding a green edge. In the heart, quince jam and clove join fruity sweetness to spice. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli and frankincense feels woody, earthy and smoky, with blackberry leaving a dark, sweet tone within it.

Musk-Hareer

8.4

Rasasi · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Musk-Hareer is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery musk. It opens with davana and artemisia, then gathers Turkish rose, Egyptian rose absolute and raspberry peel at the heart, so the citrusy freshness turns into a fruity, sweet rose. Musk, Brazilian rosewood and sandalwood form a woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also carries well in summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and works in the evening too. It reads slightly more feminine, but many voters also call it masculine.

Savant Manhattan Cherry

8.5

Chris Collins · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Chris Collins Savant Manhattan Cherry opens with whisky, davana and black cherry, giving a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who have voted. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender and can sit comfortably on anyone. Whisky and davana meet the sweetness of black cherry at the start. In the heart, tonka bean, clove and cinnamon add a creamy, spicy warmth. Vetiver, patchouli, oak and Woodleather® then settle into a woody base. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Elixir and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Osmanthus Elixir

7.6

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus Elixir pairs Japanese osmanthus absolute with Indian jasmine sambac and water lily, a fresh, citrusy floral made for women and now discontinued. It opens with honey pomelo, davana and pimento, where citrus brightness is softened by spice. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and water lily form a floral centre. The base of musk, labdanum, Egyptian vetiver and cedarwood adds a woody, creamy footing. Green and fruity touches stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as tentative. Voters lean towards leisure and business wear, with night outings and daily use following. It is marketed as a feminine scent, but its fresh build sits easily in daytime. Osmanthus Eau de Parfum and Acqua di Parma Yuzu have a close profile.

Daring Saffiano

8.5

Hugo Boss · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Daring Saffiano is a leathery, spicy men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick evening, followed by business settings and a night out; it also works for leisure and daytime, but evening carries the most weight. It reads masculine. Davana opens at the top, while osmanthus and geranium form a floral heart. Leather and patchouli lead the base, and the spicy, woody and earthy accords add a smoky, faintly creamy depth. Yves Saint Laurent Wild Leather and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Freak Scarab

7.1

Illamasqua · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Illamasqua Freak Scarab is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, setting fresh florals and fruit against a sweet, spicy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a few people have voted. Voters pick it mostly for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure time. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. The top opens fresh and floral with blood orange, neroli absolute and ylang-ylang. Egyptian jasmine, honeysuckle and queen-of-the-night move forward in the heart. Plum compote sweetens the base, while aniseed, leather and moss push it towards a spicy, oriental feel.

Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой

8.3

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Young Cossack / Kазак Молодой is a unisex perfume with a green, spicy and smoky character, dry and earthy from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it makes its presence felt for hours. Its heavy, woody and leathery build places it between masculine and feminine, with a calm, dense mood. The green sharpness of tarragon, galbanum and lavender meets the bitter, spicy edge of thyme, cumin and absinth. Oakmoss, vetiver and oud give it an earthy, woody base, while tobacco and frankincense add a smoky, resinous warmth. Caron Yatagan (Eau de Toilette) and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Mister

6.1

Jasper Conran · 2007

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Jasper Conran Mister is a fresh, spicy fougère with woody, earthy and slightly leathery touches, made for men and now discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads masculine. The top opens green and herbal with mugwort, geranium, davana and basil. In the heart, woods, patchouli and tonka bean build a woody, earthy base, and musk and tobacco in the base soften it into a leathery warmth.

Desight

7.0

Once Perfume

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Once Perfume Desight is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans most towards fall and winter. It opens with spicy notes, tobacco and pink pepper. In the heart, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it. The base of davana, cocoa and patchouli settles into a woody, earthy ground, with a synthetic edge running through it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure, business and daily wear, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Parfum have a close profile.

Red

5.6

Jette Joop · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jette Joop Red is a women's fragrance that opens on raspberry, mandarin orange and davana and settles into vanilla, patchouli and amber, moving between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and autumn, followed by winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Half of voters call it feminine, and some see it as modern. Raspberry and mandarin orange give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and rose bring a floral, powdery side. The base of vanilla, patchouli and amber pulls it towards a creamy, gourmand, oriental sweetness. Elie Saab Girl of Now Forever and Mexx XX Wild have a close profile.

Duo des Fleurs

7.5

Senyokô

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Senyokô Duo des Fleurs is a unisex floral built around rose and jasmine, suited to leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, then evening. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and can sit comfortably on either. The top holds May rose, jasmine sambac absolute, datura leaf and davana, giving the florals a fresh, slightly fruity start. The heart is rose and jasmine: jasmin bud, rose otto, jasmine absolute and rose. In the base, mitti attar, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle the scent onto an earthy, woody ground, with spicy and animal tones staying in the background.

Angel Musk (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gulf Orchid Angel Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens dried fruits, spicy notes and davana over a sweet, creamy base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean. The opening leans on dried fruits, spicy notes and davana. In the heart, gourmand notes, sandalwood and rose appear; sandalwood softens the sweetness while rose adds a floral touch. The base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean leaves a powdery, creamy trail. Overall it reads sweet and fruity, with a fresh edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. Daytime and leisure wear lead, though evening and office suit it too. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Cherry have a close profile.

Karus Oud Fire

8.1

Khadlaj · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Khadlaj Karus Oud Fire is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy backbone with woody, earthy and smoky tones. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries noticeably around the wearer. Its character reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with davana, rose and bergamot. Cardamom and nutmeg bring spice to the heart, while vanilla and patchouli sweeten the base and add an earthy depth. Smoky and leathery touches sit in the background and reinforce the oriental feel. Its profile is close to Histoires de Parfums 1740 and Câline Oud Extreme.

Red Leather

6.0

PK Perfumes · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

PK Perfumes Red Leather is a unisex scent built on leather and suede, set against spices, red rose and pink grapefruit. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads equally well on men and women, and its leathery, smoky character suits the cooler months. Leather and suede lead the scent; pink pepper and spices sharpen it, while red rose, neroli and ylang-ylang add a floral softness. Patchouli and amber bring an earthy, resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace. Citrus, floral, woody and leathery accords shape the overall character. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and Liaison de Parfum Resist Me have a close profile.