The Perfume Library

Perseviron

8.0

Paris Corner · 2025

Floral · Green · Sweet

Paris Corner Perseviron is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with cinnamon, bergamot and cardamom and settles into vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and give it a high score for value, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. The opening warms with cinnamon and cardamom, lifted by bergamot. In the heart, orange blossom, cream and praliné round it out and bring the sweetness forward. The base of vanilla, gaiac wood and dry woods adds a woody, slightly earthy footing, while the floral and green touches stay in the background. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes and Parfums de Marly Althaïr have a close profile.

Animalia

8.7

ATon · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

ATon Animalia is a woody, spicy unisex scent built around cedar, patchouli and animalic notes; it has been discontinued. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole. Spices, dry woods and resins weigh heaviest, while animalic notes and patchouli add a leathery, smoky, earthy edge. Moss and vetiver carry the chypre side, bergamot and green apple stay in the background, and champaca lends a soft floral touch. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who want a dense, characterful fragrance. Its profile is close to Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux.

Cocktail Edition for Him

6.5

Pepe Jeans · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Pepe Jeans Cocktail Edition for Him is a fresh, green, citrusy men's fragrance built around violet leaf, grapefruit and yuzu. The top opens with violet leaf, grapefruit and yuzu, a citrus brightness with a green edge. In the heart, kahili ginger, cardamom and thyme add a spicy depth. The base settles on cedarwood, dry woods and moss, giving it a woody footing. The overall feel is fruity and slightly sweet, with a synthetic touch among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative reading. It is positioned as a men's scent. David Beckham Respect (Eau de Toilette) and Novellista Golden Yuzu have a close profile.

Downtown Epic / داون تاون

8.3

Emper

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Emper Downtown Epic is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a woody, lightly sweet base. Bergamot, saffron and eucalyptus open it bright yet spiced. At the heart, gaiac wood, maté and clary sage lead, and dry woods and musk soften the base. Fresh and floral touches stay in the background behind the woody, oriental and leathery tones. Voters find its longevity and sillage good and rate it well for the price, though the number of votes is small. It reads masculine. Xerjoff Torino22 and Montagne Parfums Torino 2022 have a close profile.

Tous Man Chill

6.8

Tous · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tous Man Chill is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around lime, cardamom and lavender. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. The top is lime, cardamom and black pepper, so citrus and spice arrive together. The heart of nutmeg, lavender and rosemary moves it towards a green, herbal feel. The base of vetiver, patchouli, dry woods and amber settles into a woody ground. Aquatic, floral and sweet touches run through the accords. Jil Sander Sun Men and Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey have a close profile.

Bel Canto pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Galimard · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Bel Canto pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that joins the brightness of Calabrian bergamot and lemon to the warmth of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with a lively citrus lift from bergamot and lemon. In the heart, precious woods, Virginia cedar and rosewood build a woody core, softened by floral and fruity touches and a little spice. The base leaves Bourbon vanilla, dry woods and sandalwood, settling into a sweet, warm woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. With its fresh, woody build, it suits easy daytime wear and reads masculine. Few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. Galimard Bel Canto (Parfum) and The Dua Brand Italian Waters V have a close profile.

XL - Oxygen Vert

6.7

Blood Concept · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Blood Concept XL - Oxygen Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lemon, ginger and violet leaf. The citrus and aquatic sides keep it cool, while red seagrass and violet leaf add a green edge. Ginger brings a light spice, and Palo Santo, dry woods and musk form a woody, synthetic-leaning base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Voters pick it mostly for work, daily wear and leisure, with some choosing it for sport. It is rarely chosen for nights out.

Hayaa

8.6

Swiss Arabian · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Hayaa is a unisex fragrance that brings white amber, rose and oud together in a floral, sweet frame with woody and spicy shading. It opens on white amber, and the heart joins white blossoms, rose and oud. The base holds dry woods, white musk and gourmand notes, so the floral side settles into a powdery softness while the spicy, oriental side dries down warm and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of votes stand behind these ratings, so they are best read as a rough guide. It is unisex and sits comfortably on both men and women.

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Elle

5.9

Rasasi · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Elle is a women's fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet base against an oriental, resinous and woody warmth. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, mandarin orange and lily of the valley. Amber and patchouli in the heart pull it towards an earthy, spicy tone. Vanilla, musk and dry woods take over in the base, and it settles into a sweet, woody and slightly synthetic warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who want a rich, full and noticeable women's scent. Zara Amber Fusion Men and Judith Williams Oriental Mandarin have a close profile.

Irupé

7.1

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Francesca Dell'Oro Irupé is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent led by laurel, bergamot and tuberose. The top is cool and bright with laurel, bergamot, citron and mint, while marine notes add a watery edge. At the heart, tuberose, gardenia and carnation come forward, with melon adding a soft fruity touch. In the base, vanilla and musk sweeten the scent, pink pepper and cardamom leave a spicy trace, and dry woods stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, followed by daily wear and evenings out. Composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, it carries no strong gender lean and sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Ighra'a / اغراء

8.6

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a / اغراء is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance led by cinnamon, black pepper and cardamom. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, with most voters giving high marks to each, though the vote counts are small, so this shows a leaning rather than a firm verdict. Its value for money is rated highly too. It reads masculine. It opens with cinnamon, grapefruit, black pepper, cardamom and nutmeg, a spicy and fresh start, with tobacco and pineapple adding a sweeter edge. The heart brings lavender, iris, coffee and patchouli. The base of dry woods, labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, vetiver, sandalwood and amber leaves a warm, woody, resinous trail.

Il Sale e le Dune (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Il Sale e le Dune Eau de Parfum is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with eucalyptus, rosewood and seawater. The top is cool and brisk, built on eucalyptus, rosewood and seawater. At the heart, peach blossom, rose and galbanum bring a floral, fruity sweetness, with the galbanum adding a green edge. Dry woods settle underneath, leaving a woody, creamy base. Sillage is moderate. Voters lean towards daily wear and leisure, then business, with evening and night out further behind. It reads light and clean rather than masculine or feminine. Dior Belle de Jour and CARE Clean Silk have a close profile.

Crown of Emirates Rouge / روج تاج الإمارات

6.5

Nabeel · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Nabeel Crown of Emirates Rouge / روج تاج الإمارات is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets a bergamot, pepper and lavender opening against saffron and rose. Bergamot, pepper and lavender open fresh and spicy, with saffron and rose coming forward in the heart. The base of gaiac wood, cypriol, vetiver and patchouli lays down a woody, earthy floor, while musk and praliné sweeten it and add a creamy, gourmand warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though only a few have rated it. As a unisex scent it can sit on either masculine or feminine skin. Al Haramain Détour Noir and French Avenue Haydan have a close profile.

Jour 3

6.0

Majouri · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Majouri Jour 3 is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, floral-fruity side of violet and raspberry against a woody, faintly smoky base. Violet and bergamot open it, with dry woods and raspberry at the heart. Amber and musk soften the base. Floral, fruity and sweet accords dominate, while the woody and smoky side stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits both men and women and has a profile close to everyday wear. Gritti Seta and Alexandre.J Black Muscs have a similar profile.

Cinnox

8.9

Lyora · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand

Lyora Cinnox is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens on orange blossom, honey and cinnamon. The opening pairs the brightness of orange blossom with honey and cinnamon. In the heart, amber, benzoin and vanilla add a warm, resinous sweetness, with dry woods keeping it steady. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean settles into a woody, slightly powdery sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated as strong, though the few votes behind that call for caution. The rich sweetness suits cooler weather. It reads equally well on men and women. Avisē Ardent and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Fleur de Pavot

7.0

Chaugan · 2016

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Chaugan Fleur de Pavot is a green, woody and smoky men's fragrance led by vetiver, cedar and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good, and so is its sillage. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say more about when it suits; it is classed as masculine, and its spicy, earthy character fits a calm, self-contained kind of wear. It opens with the brightness of mandarin orange and lemon, mixed with the greenness of clary sage and hemp. In the heart, vetiver, cedar and patchouli pull the scent toward wood and earth. The base of dry woods, frankincense, nagarmotha and amber leaves a resinous, smoky warmth. Arquinesia Scent of History and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Joie de Vie

7.2

Godet · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Godet Joie de Vie is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards everyday wear, with a green and lightly spicy side. It opens with mint, lemon vervain, lime and bergamot, giving a cool, sharp citrus feel. In the heart, ginger adds a spicy warmth while lemon vervain keeps the green tone going. Cedarwood and dry woods in the base settle it onto a woody footing. Voters pick daily wear most often, followed by leisure and business, with some also choosing it for sport. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Those after a similar profile could also look at Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Douglas Energising Ginger & Lime.

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.

Magnolia Grandiflora Sandrine

6.4

Grandiflora · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grandiflora Magnolia Grandiflora Sandrine is a women's perfume where magnolia, dry woods and moss turn into a fresh, green floral scent. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest daytime and leisure wear, with office use also common, while evening and night sit further back. The vote count is small, so this picture is not firm. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and pepper, giving citrus a lightly spicy freshness. At the heart, magnolia, dry woods and moss build a green, woody floral. In the base, musk and marine notes leave it soft and aquatic. Creed Silver Mountain Water and Kenzo 10:10 AM in Sicilia have a close profile.

Nitro Platinum

8.1

Dumont

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dumont Nitro Platinum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start of bergamot, orange and cardamom with the sweet warmth of amber and vanilla. The top is bergamot, orange, cardamom, pink pepper and apple, with blackcurrant deepening the fruity side. In the heart, amber, rock sugar and saffron sweeten it towards a gourmand feel, and the base settles on cedarwood, gaiac wood, moss and musk for a woody footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, both scored high, though the number of votes is small. With its sweet, fresh and woody character it reads as masculine. Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Manor Fire (Perfume)

7.1

Solstice Scents · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Solstice Scents Manor Fire is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets copal resin, sandalwood and leather beside charred wood and smoke; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Charred wood, charred leaves and smoke lay down a dry, ashy ground, while labdanum, frankincense and oud add a resinous weight. Vanilla, beeswax and fossilised amber soften the edges and sweeten it. Woody, spicy, leathery and animal tones run through the accords as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those readings are tentative. It is dense and warm, and sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Words The Best and Lattafa Raghba have a close profile.

Chapter 5

7.9

Ajmal · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ajmal Chapter 5 is a unisex scent that opens with dry woods and drawing ink and moves into birch, frankincense and vanilla, its fruity-sweet side set against a smoky, resinous base. Dry woods and drawing ink come first. The heart holds birch, frankincense and santol, with the birch and frankincense adding a smoky, resinous edge. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and crystallised moss sweeten it and settle into an earthy, woody finish. The accords read fruity, sweet, spicy and oriental, with synthetic and animal tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Value for money is rated high. It wears comfortably on anyone, and Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Al Haramain Black Oudh have a close profile.

Feels Right

5.3

Rasasi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rasasi Feels Right is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character, setting the coolness of mint and lemon on a woody base. The top notes are spearmint, peppermint and lemon, so it opens cool, sharp and green. In the heart, everlasting flower and sage carry that herbal feel on, while oud, dry woods and musk in the base settle it into a dry, woody finish. Spicy and synthetic touches also show among its accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are best taken loosely. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and reads as genuinely unisex. Porsche Design Titan and Diptyque L'Eau des Hespérides have a close profile.

Persica

8.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ormonde Jayne Persica is a fruity, sweet unisex fragrance in which nectarine and peach are softened by jasmine and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters rate the staying power high, while opinions on projection are more mixed. The warm, sweet character suits men and women alike. The top opens with nectarine, freesia and bergamot, where citrus freshness lightens the fruit. In the heart, jasmine, dry woods and peach bring floral and woody sides together. The base of javanol, musk and vanilla absolute finishes it in a powdery, creamy warmth.