The Perfume Library

30 Alphaora

6.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume 30 Alphaora is a woody unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity side with sweet, spicy and earthy tones. Blood orange and dried fruits carry the sweet, fruity side, while blond tobacco and sage add a dry, spicy edge. Hinoki wood and tree moss set a woody, earthy base, and silk tree blossom brings a soft floral touch. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It draws the most votes for fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind, and it leans towards nights out and leisure time. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.

Vanilla Absolue

8.2

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tauer Perfumes Vanilla Absolue is a sweet, spicy unisex vanilla scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with geranium, spices and dried fruits, and vanilla, rose and tobacco sit at its heart. Coumarin, patchouli and labdanum leave a creamy, resinous warmth in the base. The overall feel is gourmand and oriental, with the sweetness balanced by floral and spicy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, as the two get almost equal votes. Maison Scentique Ambra Nobile and Hiram Green Slowdive have a close profile.

Maghateer

8.1

Nabeel

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Maghateer is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and resinous character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and mostly choose it for a night out or an evening. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with coffee, bergamot, cinnamon and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with roses and candied fruits sweetening the top. In the heart, oud, leather, sandalwood and vanilla come forward, and in the base amber, labdanum and musk carry on the woody, smoky, leathery feel. The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama and The Spirit of Dubai Aamal have a close profile.

Tobacco Noir

7.3

Jinkoh Store · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jinkoh Store Tobacco Noir is a dense unisex scent that is sweet, gourmand and smoky, with a woody, resinous side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. The heavy, warm build suits calm settings better than cool, light ones, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with rum, blood orange, roasted almond and spices; in the heart, Arabian tobacco absolute, maple syrup and brown sugar sweeten it. The base leaves a woody, resinous warmth of Virginia tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean and oak wood. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Hydra

6.2

Contes de Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Contes de Parfums Hydra opens with dried fruits, mint and watermelon, a fresh, watery unisex scent with aquatic and floral sides. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, and most pick it for leisure and daily wear, with office use also getting a share. It suits anyone who wants something light that doesn't weigh on the skin. It starts fruity and cool with dried fruits, mint and watermelon. Hyacinth and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, spindrift and white musk dry it down clean and aquatic, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Chambre52 Orencie and Clean Waterfall have a close profile.

TOB/03 Tabac-Treasure

7.7

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara TOB/03 Tabac-Treasure is a sweet, gourmand and spicy scent that sets the warmth of tobacco and vanilla on a woody, smoky base, suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with dried fruits, cinnamon and ginger, giving a spicy sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean, heliotrope and tobacco lead; the base of musk, vanilla and benzoin softens everything into a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Birkholz Berlin Fever 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.

Alien Les Parfums de Cuir

8.6

Mugler · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Alien Les Parfums de Cuir is a sweet, leathery women's fragrance built around amber, leather and dried fruits. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole: dried fruits sweeten it, amber lays a warm, resinous floor, and leather adds a firm, spicy, oriental edge. Floral and gourmand accents soften the dense structure. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, with daily and business wear well behind. It reads clearly feminine.

Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch

7.7

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch is a unisex oriental where sweet, gourmand warmth meets a spicy, smoky and woody edge, best suited to cold-weather evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though some read it as classic or modern. It opens with spices and tobacco. Towards the heart, tobacco flower, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa soften and sweeten it. The base of dried fruits and woods lays down a warm, woody foundation. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and LPDO Vanille Persuasive share a close profile.

Precious Moment (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Gate · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Gate Precious Moment Eau de Parfum is a gourmand-leaning unisex scent that balances floral and fruity sweetness with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, then spring, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out, though leisure and office wear get votes too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with cardamom and dried fruits. In the heart, tuberose, tobacco flower and saffron blossom build a sweet floral core, while patchouli in the base adds a woody, oriental depth. Kenzo Jungle L'Éléphant and Bond No. 9 Chinatown have a close profile.

Riviera Nights

7.5

Jacques Bogart · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jacques Bogart Riviera Nights is a men's fragrance for spring and autumn evenings, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet, spicy warmth. It opens with bright bergamot, neroli and grapefruit. Nutmeg, cardamom and dried fruits in the heart add a spicy, lightly fruity warmth. Vetiver, Virginia cedar and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, sweet base, and the overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out while still working for daily and office wear. It reads masculine and classic. Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise and Avon Homme Exclusive have a close profile.

Nefer

7.6

Parfum Prissana

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nefer is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. In Nefer, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and black pepper build a spicy warmth. Amber, benzoin and frankincense set that warmth on a resinous base, while smoky and green touches and fruity tangerine sit at the edges. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, spring follows, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine.

Womanity Liqueur de Parfum - Création 2013

7.9

Mugler · 2013

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Mugler Womanity Liqueur de Parfum - Création 2013 is built on dried fruits, hazelnut, vodka and woods, a sweet, gourmand and woody women's scent. It has been discontinued. Dried fruits and hazelnut carry the sweet, gourmand side, while vodka and woods give it a woody, lightly spicy footing. Fresh and aquatic accords soften the sweetness, and a faint animal touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its character reads clearly feminine.

All the Queen's Men

7.4

Fort & Manlé · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fort & Manlé All the Queen's Men is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, gourmand character, its fruity and spicy face resting on a woody, resinous base. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring far behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while leisure and daily wear get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it leans comfortably in either direction. Honey, vanilla and rum sweeten the scent, and dried fruits add a fruity texture to that sweetness. Cinnamon brings a spicy warmth, while woods and fir balsam add a resinous, woody depth. The notes don't separate into stages; it reads as one dense, warm whole from start to finish. Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre and The Dua Brand Collateral Damage have a close profile.

Ombre Bleue

7.2

Jean-Charles Brosseau · 1987

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Jean-Charles Brosseau Ombre Bleue is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits leisure hours and the office, from spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter plays a smaller part. It opens with carnation and orange blossom. The heart gathers jasmine, lily of the valley, white lily and May rose. In the base, honey, styrax and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody footing, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Its profile is close to Boucheron Place Vendôme and Bvlgari Blv II.

Vesna Cologne

7.5

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bortnikoff Vesna Cologne is a unisex scent that sets bright lemon on a green, floral base with a light fruity touch, and it leans towards everyday wear. It opens with lemon, tomato leaf and black tea, so the citrus freshness meets a thin, leafy green. In the heart, magnolia and pineapple add a soft floral and fruity layer. The base of dried fruits and nagarmotha leaves it woody, slightly earthy and creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a comfortable trail close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most for daily, leisure and business wear. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine and modern votes are not far behind. Galimard Eau de Romarin and The Merchant Of Venice Esperidi Water have a close profile.

The Door

7.8

D.L. Roelen

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

D.L. Roelen The Door is a unisex fragrance with a synthetic, spicy and smoky character, its animal and leathery tones setting it apart from conventional perfumes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and is also worn for leisure. Dried fruits, black tea and saffron open it. In the heart, latex, Palo Santo and vetiver build a woody, smoky base. Musk and pheromones in the base bring out the animal side. Rammstein Benzin and Montale Dark Aoud have a close profile.

The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Bukhara

7.9

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dali Haute Parfumerie The Fabulous Collection - Fabulous Bukhara is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The notes read as a single whole: spices, honey and benzoin give it a warm, dense sweetness. Dried fruits and tonka bean push that sweetness towards the gourmand side, while rose adds a soft floral touch and ebony a woody depth. The accords come together in an oriental style. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out come first, though it also works for leisure. In the character votes feminine leads, but a good share call it masculine. Charriol Infinite Celtic Ultimate and Boadicea the Victorious Intense 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.

Abraxas

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Abraxas is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, an easy pick for leisure and daily wear. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest spring and summer, while winter is chosen by far fewer. Beyond leisure and daytime, it also gets votes for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, with classic and modern close behind. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, peach and dried fruits. The heart is a floral crowd of ylang-ylang, tuberose, jasmine, narcissus and osmanthus, with a green, powdery edge. In the base, vetiver and cedar keep it grounded, while tonka bean, musk and amber leave it sweet and creamy.

Incense N' Fire

7.7

Birkholz · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Birkholz Incense N' Fire is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Dried fruits and frankincense open sweet and spicy. In the heart, Spanish cistus absolute comes forward, and a base of sandalwood, cistus and patchouli settles it onto a woody, earthy ground. The fruity and oriental sides carry the sweetness, while resin and smoke weigh it down. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter are the seasons it is most often recommended for, with evenings, leisure and nights out as the leading occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine.

Illusion (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Illusion Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top notes are dried fruits, cotton candy and juniper berry, an opening that is sweet and fruity. Clove, saffron and rose in the heart add a spicy, floral middle. The base of vanilla, gurjum balsam, cedarwood, cabreuva and amber gives a creamy, oriental and woody foundation. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. Nishane Nefs and Lattafa Ajwad have a close profile.

Desire II

7.4

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Desire II is a fruity, fresh unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer and in relaxed, casual moments. Mango, pineapple and guava set a sweet, juicy fruit tone, while apple blossom and exotic blossoms pull it towards the floral side. Dried fruits add a gourmand softness, cedarwood and vetiver give it a woody base, and musk rounds everything off with a creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards summer and spring and pick leisure most often, though evening and night out also draw votes. It reads more feminine to most voters, with a fair share calling it masculine. Xerjoff Cruz del Sur II and Rasasi Hawas Sapphire have a close profile.

Ficus in Fabula

7.1

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Ficus in Fabula is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that sets the green, fruity side of fig against a sea-air accent. It opens with fig, fig leaf, vodka and caviar, and the fig leaf carries on into the heart, keeping the green side forward. Dried fruits, ozone, marine notes and hibiscus push it toward an aquatic, floral feel. The base closes it with fig wood, cedarwood, hazelnut and vanilla, adding a woody, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and night out and evening also getting a share. It reads as an easy unisex scent for relaxed use. Dorin Figue Divine and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea have a close profile.