The Perfume Library

Neon (2020)

7.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Neon is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus and fruit with a fresh, slightly synthetic woodiness, leaning towards spring and summer and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead of sport and office. In character votes, masculine leads and modern comes second. It has been discontinued. The top is lemon, grapefruit, pineapple and mandarin orange: sharp, juicy and fruity. In the heart, amber, dry woods and ambroxan set that freshness on a woody footing, and white musk and sandalwood soften it in the base. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui and Toni Gard Seaside Man have a close profile.

1000 Miglia

6.8

Chopard · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard 1000 Miglia opens with juniper berry, lavender and bergamot, making for a fresh, citrusy and spicy fragrance for men. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters lean towards autumn and spring, and everyday wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, with a smaller share calling it modern. In the top, juniper berry and lavender give freshness while bergamot adds a citrus edge. The heart brings asphalt, clary sage and violet leaf, a floral, slightly green touch. The base of amber, tonka bean, dry woods and coffee settles it into a sweet, woody, oriental warmth. Jil Sander Ultrasense White and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Wild Carrot Oud

5.7

Bohoboco · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Bohoboco Wild Carrot Oud is a spicy, woody, smoky unisex scent where cinnamon, carrot and oud meet leather and earth. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot and carrot; in the heart, cedarwood, oud and dry woods build a woody frame. The base leans on leather, animalic notes, soil, tobacco and styrax, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky character, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie and Rasasi Ashaar pour Homme have a close profile.

Floro

6.6

Jeroboam · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jeroboam Floro is a fresh, fruity unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn in third place and winter well behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, work and everyday use. Voters lean feminine on character, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with pineapple, red apple and green apple, giving a fresh, sweet fruit impression. In the heart, jasmine, sandalwood and floral notes build the floral side. The base of dry woods, cedarwood and white musk leaves a soft, woody ground. La Rive I Am Ideal and Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs have a close profile.

Fineapple

6.1

Gallagher Fragrances · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Gallagher Fragrances Fineapple is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Pineapple and green apple lead, giving a citrusy, sweet brightness. Jasmine and magnolia soften the fruit with a floral touch, while ambrette and dry woods leave a light woody, spicy base underneath. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan and Hollister SoCal (Cologne) have a close profile.

Eucalyptus Patchouli

6.9

Bohoboco · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Bohoboco Eucalyptus Patchouli is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening on a woody, earthy and faintly smoky base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Eucalyptus, pink pepper and cardamom open cool and spicy. In the heart, dry woods and frankincense add a smoky note. The base of cedarwood, moss and patchouli dries down earthy and woody. Maison Margiela Autumn Vibes and Wally Incenso Nobile have a close profile.

Roja Dove Perfumery

9.1

Roja Parfums · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums Roja Dove Perfumery is a unisex chypre that opens bright with citrus and settles into leather and spice, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is the least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it to the office. Although unisex, most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. The top opens with bergamot, lemon and lime in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, blackcurrant, tuberose and jasmine add a floral, fruity softness. The base dries down to leather, moss, patchouli and vanilla, woody and warmly spiced. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie and Chypré Extraordinaire have a close profile.

Lemon Mango

8.3

Niche 4 All · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Niche 4 All Lemon Mango is a fresh, fruity unisex scent where lemon and mango brightness meets a sweet, spicy base. Lemon and mango lead, the citrus sharpness softened by the mango's sweetness. Pink pepper and ginger add a spicy warmth, while jasmine brings a gentle floral touch. Amber, musk, coumarin, dry woods and oud deepen the sweetness and give it a rich base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, feminine and modern sit close together, so it reads comfortably across genders. Stéphane Humbert Lucas God of Fire and Jo Milano Roll It 1 have a close profile.

Fatena Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

soOud · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Fatena Eau Fine Eau de Parfum opens with incense stick, ginger and saffron and settles into oud, leather and vanilla, a unisex scent where spicy and sweet sides lead. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters read it as more feminine, yet it keeps a unisex character. Up top, incense stick, ginger, saffron and pink pepper give a spicy, smoky start. The heart brings jasmine sambac, patchouli, caramel and peach, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. The base leaves a woody, resinous depth of oud, leather, labdanum and benzoin, with vanilla and musk softening the sweetness.

Valentina Oud Assoluto

7.8

Valentino · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Valentino Valentina Oud Assoluto is a discontinued feminine fragrance that sets oud and leather against the sweet floral note of Bulgarian rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night outs and evenings. Most read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. Cardamom and orange blossom open it with a spicy floral note. In the heart, oud, leather and Bulgarian rose dominate, giving a woody, smoky, leathery weight. In the base, dry woods, saffron and vanilla sweeten it and settle into a resinous warmth. Roberto Cavalli Oud Edition and Kajal Yasmina have a close profile.

Club Extreme

7.8

Mercedes-Benz · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mercedes-Benz Club Extreme is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a sweet, spicy, leathery woodiness, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Club Extreme has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Voters choose it most often for nights out and evenings, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange alongside lotus, a bright citrus start. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and leather turn it warm and resinous. The base of musk, dry woods and patchouli leaves a sweet, woody trail.

White Heaven Beach Men

5.7

Glamfume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Glamfume White Heaven Beach Men is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that leans towards summer and spring. It opens with bergamot blossom, grapefruit and geranium, with dry woods adding a light woody edge. The heart brings aldehydes, ozonic notes, lavender and patchouli, while the aquatic and green accords keep it airy. The base of labdanum, vetiver, white leather and ambergris softens and sweetens the scent. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it is picked for. Most find it masculine, though some read it as feminine.

Gris clair... (2019)

7.3

Serge Lutens · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2019) is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green side against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Lavender and iris lead, while amber and tonka bean soften and sweeten the blend; frankincense and dry woods add a spicy, woody dryness. The notes read as one whole, with the fresh, floral side kept in balance by the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though it is unisex. Its profile is close to Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2006) and Penhaligon's Lavandula.

Nero Donna

7.9

Acqua di Baviera

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Acqua di Baviera Nero Donna is an oriental women's fragrance in which a floral, fruity face sits over a spicy, smoky and resinous depth. Mandarin orange and red fruits give it a bright start. In the heart, frankincense and rose lead; in the base, oud, vanilla, sandalwood and castoreum build a sweet, woody and animal ground, while saffron and oakmoss keep it spicy and dark. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings are the most named occasions. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though a fair number call it masculine. By Terry Terryfic Oud and Ajmal Kashaf have a close profile.

09 05

7.6

Son Venïn · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Son Venïn 09 05 is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens on sagebrush, cardamom and ginger and deepens into lavender, leather and pine resin. It starts fresh, green and spicy with sagebrush, cardamom and ginger. In the heart, lavender, leather and pine resin give it a floral, resinous edge. Dry woods, cedarwood and amber settle underneath, woody and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, mostly for leisure and daily wear. Most call it masculine, though some find it feminine. Azzaro Acteur and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him have a close profile.

Moha

7.8

Śasva · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Śasva Moha is a creamy unisex scent where coffee and caramel sweetness meet a woody, spicy base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer lags far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and the feminine and masculine votes sit almost level, so it leans neither way. It opens with coffee, lime and chestnut, a sweet, gourmand start. In the heart, sandalwood, dry woods and jasmine add a woody depth. The base of caramel, amber, musk and vanilla softens everything into a creamy warmth. Widian Yasat and Tom Ford Noir Extreme have a close profile.

Platinum Oud

7.9

Al Haramain · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Al Haramain Platinum Oud is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy body with woody, creamy and resinous touches, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is rarely chosen. It is worn for nights out, evenings and leisure time. Though unisex, it leans masculine. It opens with a spicy start of black pepper and cardamom. In the heart, vetiver, dry woods and cedarwood build a woody backbone. At the base, tonka bean, musk and amber sweeten it and pull it into a creamy warmth. Al Haramain Oudh Musk and Nobile 1942 Castelli di Sabbia have a close profile.

Espresso Aoud

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Espresso Aoud is a unisex scent for evenings and nights out, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by smoky woods. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for a night out or an evening, it also works for leisure, and fewer choose it for the office. It reads equally well on men and women. Roasted coffee and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, while oud and leather add a smoky, leathery weight. Cinnamon and saffron bring spicy warmth, and sandalwood and benzoin hold it together in a resinous, woody finish.

Bois Blond

7.6

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Bois Blond is a green, woody and earthy men's fragrance that suits fall and spring, leisure hours and evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with the fresh green of grass and galbanum. In the heart, dry woods, hay and blond tobacco add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base of musk, soil and amber leaves a resinous, earthy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and summer not far behind. Though it is a men's fragrance, masculine and feminine votes run close. Pineward Hayride and D.S. & Durga Amber Teutonic have a close profile.

No. 16

7.2

Pierre de Velay · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre de Velay No. 16 is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit with a floral heart of violet, jasmine and rose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter also get votes. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions, and some voters choose it for nights out too. Most see it as feminine, but classic, modern and masculine each draw votes as well. After the citrus top, peach and rhubarb give the heart a fruity sweetness, while galbanum adds a green edge. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and iris settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody finish.

Royal Taboo

7.9

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Royal Taboo is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cardamom and cinnamon open it with spice, while benzoin and amber set that on a warm, resinous footing. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and tobacco come forward, with cashmere wood giving them a woody frame. Tonka bean and vanilla carry the base into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and patchouli and dry woods keep it in balance. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear clearly lead, while summer is rarely chosen. Its profile is close to Lattafa Pride Taureau de Combat and Creed Centaurus.

Skin Musk

8.3

Attar al Has

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar al Has Skin Musk is a unisex scent that sets bergamot and peach against powdery notes and almond, with Turkish rose, magnolia and jasmine at its heart. It opens fresh and lightly fruity, with bergamot and peach softened by the powdery notes and almond. The heart turns floral with Turkish rose, magnolia and jasmine. The base of Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, dry woods and musky notes settles into a sweet, creamy, powdery skin-like finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it is described as unisex. Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif and Hoermanseder Mitte Garden have a close profile.

Boar

6.8

Wolf Brothers · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Wolf Brothers Boar is a green, woody and animalic men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with apple and galbanum, a fresh, green start. In the heart, moss, coniferous woods and truffle build an earthy base, while vetiver, dry woods, fur and leather give the dry-down a leathery, animalic weight. Fruity and spicy touches soften that rough texture a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading, and most read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Wolf Brothers Goat.

Jubilee

7.2

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Jubilee is a unisex scent that opens on cardamom, pineapple and cinnamon, then settles into a sweet, woody base. The top pairs cardamom, pineapple, cinnamon and saffron, so spice and fruit meet in a sweet register. The heart of violet leaf, lily of the valley and Egyptian jasmine adds a floral, slightly powdery softness. The base of musk, sandalwood, oud and crystal amber carries it into a warm, woody-oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine.