The Perfume Library

Hacivat

8.2

Nishane · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nishane Hacivat is a unisex fragrance that opens with fresh, fruity pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot, then grounds itself in patchouli and oakmoss. The top notes of pineapple, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine and cedarwood come forward, and the green and spicy sides gain weight. The base of oakmoss, Clearwood™ and dry woods settles into a woody, earthy finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions mentioned most. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Two perfumes with a close profile are Nishane Hacivat X and The Dua Brand Ottoman Breeze.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Perseus

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums de Marly Perseus is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh, green sparkle of bergamot and grapefruit against a woody base of vetiver and cashmere wood. Perseus leans towards easy daytime wear: most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and grapefruit, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, vetiver, green mandarin orange and geranium keep the green tone going and add a spicy touch. The base of ambergris, dry woods and cashmere wood leaves it calm and woody. Maison Alhambra Luminous Vivid and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic have a close profile.

Torino22

8.2

Xerjoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Xerjoff Torino22 is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a green, spicy streak before settling into creamy woods. It opens with bergamot, saffron and eucalyptus, giving a bright, citrusy and slightly green start. In the heart, gaiac wood, maté and clary sage add a sweet, spicy softness, and dry woods with musk form a creamy, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too. It leans toward leisure and daily wear, with night and evening also getting votes. It reads mostly masculine and modern, yet works as unisex. The Dua Brand Turin 22 and Montagne Parfums Torino 2022 have a close profile.

God of Fire

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas God of Fire is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a spicy, woody warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and the votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. It opens with lemon, mango, ginger and pink pepper, fresh, fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, coumarin, jasmine and dry woods sweeten it and move it towards a creamy, woody feel. Musk, nagarmotha, amber and oud form the base.

Beach Hut Man

7.9

Amouage · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Amouage Beach Hut Man is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters mostly see it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic, and it sits comfortably in the office as well as in daily life. It opens fresh and green with mint, galbanum and orange blossom. In the heart, ivy, moss and vetiver add an earthy touch. The base of myrrh, patchouli and dry woods settles into a spicy, woody foundation, and the fougère structure stays noticeable throughout.

Gris clair... (2006)

7.6

Serge Lutens · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Green

Serge Lutens Gris clair... is a fresh, powdery and faintly smoky unisex scent built around lavender, iris and frankincense. Lavender brings a fresh, green lift that meets the powdery floral side of iris, while frankincense adds a smoky shadow. Amber and tonka bean pull the scent towards a soft sweetness, and dry woods tie it back to a woody dryness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Gris clair... has been discontinued, and Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2019) has a close profile.

Elysium Eau Intense

7.5

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and sits easily in leisure, daytime and business settings. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters mostly call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, while thyme and rhubarb add a green edge to that freshness. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and apple bring a soft floral and fruity touch. Vetiver, cedarwood and vanilla form a woody, lightly sweet base. Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Lafayette Street

8.2

Bond No. 9 · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that sets vanilla and cedarwood beneath coriander, bergamot and apple. It opens with coriander and bergamot, a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness softened by floral notes. In the heart, vanilla, apple and ambroxan push it towards a fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, dry woods, ambergris and tonka bean adds a woody foundation. The overall feel is clean and fresh, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Most voters find both longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with fall not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also works for nights out and the office. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a modern feel.

The Original / Eight & Bob

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob The Original / Eight & Bob opens with pink pepper, cardamom and lemon and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it classic or modern. The opening pairs lemon, cardamom and pink pepper for a citrus-spice start. In the heart, violet leaf adds a green, floral touch, while labdanum and dry woods warm the body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber turns woody, powdery and creamy with a gentle sweetness. Dior Escale à Pondichéry and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Opus V - Woods Symphony

7.4

Amouage · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Opus V - Woods Symphony is a floral, woody and spicy unisex scent built around orris, rose and oud. The top pairs orris absolute with rum, while rose, jasmine and orris root concrete in the heart give it a floral, powdery core. The base brings oud, dry woods and civet, adding a sweet, resinous and animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) and Hind Al Oud Pink Musk have a close profile.

Oud Shamash

8.2

The Different Company · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Cœur de Noir

7.7

Beaufort · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Beaufort Cœur de Noir is a smoky, resinous and spicy unisex scent built around leather, birch tar and tobacco. It opens with ginger, black pepper and rum alongside bergamot and lemon, while ink and paper give it a dry, bookish edge. In the heart, suede, leather and dry woods lead, softened a little by vanilla and lavender. The base of labdanum, cedarwood, frankincense, birch tar and tobacco settles into a smoky, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure have a close profile.

№ 05 - Incense Extrême

7.3

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 05 - Incense Extrême is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and resinous character, leaning woody and smoky. Petitgrain and coriander open on a green, spicy note. In the heart, iris and frankincense bring a resinous, earthy feel. Dry woods and ambergris settle underneath, keeping it woody, smoky and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Tauer Perfumes № 02 - L'Air du Désert Marocain (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Robert Piguet Casbah have a close profile.

Twisted Sin

8.1

Emil Élise · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Emil Élise Twisted Sin is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, its sweetness carried by gourmand and creamy tones. Tangerine and bergamot give a bright start, while pink pepper and pepper add bite. In the heart, apple, rum and cinnamon build a sweet warmth, and labdanum deepens it. The base of vanilla, musk and cashmere wood softens everything into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Bishop Bonne Nuit and Routine Paris Game Song have a close profile.

Montabaco Cuba

8.5

Ormonde Jayne · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Cuba is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and juniper with a warm, leathery base of suede and tobacco. The opening is bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, orange absolute and juniper, with freesia adding a light floral touch. In the heart, jasmine, tea and magnolia keep the floral and green side going. The base of suede, tobacco, sandalwood, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a creamy, woody, leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also works for evenings and nights out. In character votes, masculine leads, followed by modern.

9pm Rebel

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes 9pm Rebel is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a sweet, gourmand and woody base. Mandarin orange, Granny Smith apple and pineapple give it a bright, slightly tart fruit start. Toward the heart, vanilla, cedarwood and oakmoss soften it and build a woody frame. In the base, caramel, musk and ambergris keep the sweetness going, while dry woods stop it from turning heavy. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans toward leisure, daytime and night-out wear, and reads more masculine and modern than classic. Spirit of Kings Mercy and James Bond 007 Seven have a close profile.

Beaver (2016)

7.0

Zoologist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Beaver is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer leisure days, pairing a fresh, floral-green surface with a warm animal undertone. It opens with green notes, woody notes and linden blossom alongside an air accord, light and airy. The heart turns aquatic and earthy through aquatic notes, musk and dry woods. In the base, amber, castoreum and vanilla soften things, while leather and dark woods add an animal depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It has been discontinued. Zoologist Beaver (2014) and Vertus Eau de Cyan have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Black Edition

7.6

Bentley · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley for Men Black Edition is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent that opens on tangerine, violet and pink pepper and rests on Atlas cedar. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with fewer picking winter. It leans towards business and daily wear, and less towards evening or nights out. More than half of voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top notes of tangerine, violet, pink pepper and nutmeg pair citrus with spice. Towards the heart, jasmine, patchouli and papyrus add a green, earthy tone. The base settles into dry woods, Atlas cedar, moss, tonka bean and frankincense, softened by musk.

Black III

7.6

Widian · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Widian Black III is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a leathery, woody and sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters pick it most for autumn and spring, with summer and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Spearmint and bergamot bring the cool top. Leather and dry woods form the heart, and patchouli, vanilla, moss and sandalwood sweeten and warm the base. Spicy and oriental touches sit lightly over that woody frame. Habit Rouge Rouge Privé and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.

In Flames

7.4

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

La Rive In Flames is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, orange and hazelnut, and carries heliotrope, rose and exotic fruits in its heart. Voters clearly read it as feminine, and most place it in spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it carries through the day and also suits the evening. It opens with aquatic freshness and orange softened by hazelnut. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine and rose build a powdery floral base, while pineapple, melon and exotic fruits add sweetness. The base of vanilla, coconut and amber settles into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Its profile is close to La Fede White Forest Strawberry and Michael Kors Sparkling Blush.

Santal du Pacifique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Perris Monte Carlo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Santal du Pacifique Eau de Parfum pairs South Pacific sandalwood with violet, orchid and carrot, giving a powdery, creamy woody floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure and office wear. Some voters read it as masculine, others as feminine, which fits its unisex line. It opens with carrot, then moves into orchid and violet at the heart, where gurjum balsam and creamy notes add a resinous, sweet tone. South Pacific sandalwood, dry woods and musk take over in the base. The overall impression runs from a fresh, green start to a powdery, woody dry-down.

Cèdre Figalia

8.1

Atelier Materi · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Atelier Materi Cèdre Figalia is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent that sets the green of fig leaf against the dry woodiness of cedarwood. It opens bright and a little sharp with bergamot, basil and Jamaican pepper. In the heart, maté, spinach and fig leaf bring out the green side, and the base of cedarwood, dry woods and fig milk settles into a creamy, woody softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Frau Tonis Parfum № 44 Feige and Profumum Roma Ichnusa.

Sun Men Parfum

7.6

Jil Sander · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jil Sander Sun Men Parfum is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance suited to summer and spring days, with a leathery and woody backbone softened by a fruity lightness. Leather, juniper berry, dry woods, clary sage and Siam benzoin sit together in the composition. Fresh and fruity accords come first, while spicy, creamy and leathery tones stay underneath, and a synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Intense and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.