The Perfume Library

Ébène Fumé (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Tom Ford · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Eau de Parfum is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, followed by classic. Leather, cade juniper wood and gaiac wood stand out. Black pepper absolute and Palo Santo add a spicy, smoky edge, while resins, cistus absolute and ebony give a sweet, earthy depth. Rose and violet leaf soften the heavy texture slightly.

Iris Poudre

7.8

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre is a women's perfume where iris, vanilla and sandalwood build a powdery, creamy base beneath fresh florals. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards daytime and office wear. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Bergamot, orange and carnation open fresh with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, lily of the valley and aldehydes bring a floral, powdery air. The base of iris, vanilla, sandalwood and musk dries soft, sweet and woody. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

For Him Bleu Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with aquatic and spicy touches resting on a woody base, and it suits everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for daily, leisure and business settings, and reads masculine and modern. It opens with black pepper and bergamot, a cool mix of spice and citrus. Musk in the heart softens things, and sweet, creamy tones come forward. Ebony and blue atlas cedar in the base dry down woody and slightly powdery.

Black XS (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Rabanne · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweet, spicy warmth of praliné and cinnamon. It opens bright with calamondin and Calabrian lemon, while sage and tagetes add a slightly green edge. In the heart, Tolu balm, praliné, black cardamom and cinnamon turn it gourmand and spicy. The base settles on patchouli, ebony, rosewood and black amber, giving a woody, oriental floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Zara Zara Man Gold and Swiss Arabian Al Basel have a close profile.

Ebony Wood (Eau de Parfum) / N°03 Ebony Wood

7.8

Zara · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Zara Ebony Wood / N°03 Ebony Wood Eau de Parfum is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Coffee and patchouli lead, while ebony, cypress and vetiver build a woody base. Pink pepper and clove add spice, and grapefruit keeps it slightly fresh. Fresh and sweet accords blend into a creamy softness, with a synthetic edge alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits right in between.

Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto

7.4

Roberto Cavalli · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent built around orchid, vanilla and ebony. Orchid opens it, vanilla sweetens the heart, and ebony adds a woody depth underneath. The floral and fruity sides stay present throughout, while spicy, powdery and slightly smoky accords soften the sweetness and leave an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, less for the office or daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Tokyomilk Dead Sexy No. 6 and KIKO Yellow - Vanilla & Orchid have a close profile.

Dirty English (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Juicy Couture Dirty English Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy woody scent with a leathery, smoky edge and a clearly masculine character. Dirty English has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cardamom, mandarin orange, caraway and bergamot. The heart is led by sandalwood, vetiver and black leather. In the base, oud, musk and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into an earthy, resinous tone, with moss and ebony alongside. Yves Saint Laurent M7 and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Eilish No. 2

6.6

Billie Eilish · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Billie Eilish Eilish No. 2 is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn or winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; both get similar votes. It opens with apple blossom and Italian bergamot, light and fresh. The heart of black pepper, corn rose and papyrus sets a spicy, earthy tone. In the base, musk, Palo Santo and ebony leave a woody, resinous, smoky trail. Robert Piguet Atomica and Montale Black Musk have a close profile.

Andromeda (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet base. The top notes of grass, bergamot and water jasmine give it a fresh, green start, while damask rose, peach and pear nectar bring a soft, fruity floral heart. In the base, vanilla, milk and coconut sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Maison Alhambra Anarch and Le Galion La Rose have a close profile.

1 Million Black

7.4

Rabanne · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne 1 Million Black is a sweet, fruity fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Blood orange and roasted pineapple give the opening a bright, fruity edge. Vanilla in the heart turns it creamy and gourmand, while ebony in the base brings out the woody and spicy sides. A synthetic touch stays noticeable throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear rather than the office. It reads masculine and modern. Polo Red Extreme and The Scent Magnetic for Him share a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that sets Italian citrus fruits and marine notes over patchouli and ebony. It opens with Italian citrus fruits and marine notes, reading fresh, citrusy and watery. Patchouli sits in the heart and ebony in the base, and this woody ground closes the scent with a soft sweetness and a faintly spicy, synthetic edge. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind and winter least favored. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions, and it reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Kenzo Homme and Prada Luna Rossa Carbon have a close profile.

Aoud Musk

7.5

Montale · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Montale Aoud Musk is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter; evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer is the least favoured season. Most read it as masculine, though some call it classic or feminine. Oud, musk and ebony dominate, with saffron adding spice, vetiver an earthy edge and ambergris softening the warmth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, woody and resinous, with a smoky, animalic darkness underneath. Yves Saint Laurent M7 and Liquides Imaginaires Fortis have a close profile.

10 Roam

7.7

Odin New York · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Odin New York 10 Roam is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on saffron and pepper leaf and settles into frankincense, ebony and coconut milk. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits nights out and the office. Voters find it a little more masculine, but a sizeable share call it feminine. Saffron and pepper leaf give it a spicy opening, with coffee blossom and white gingerlily in the heart. In the base, frankincense and ebony bring a resinous, smoky woodiness, while coconut milk softens it with a creamy sweetness.

Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer is a unisex spicy, resinous scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as open to either. Frankincense, benzoin and amber give it a resinous warmth, while cinnamon, cardamom and pimento sharpen it with spice. Ebony and gaiac wood lay down a dry, smoky woody base, and berries soften that dryness slightly. The accords draw a spicy, woody, oriental and earthy whole.

What About Pop

7.1

The House of Oud · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

The House of Oud What About Pop is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, with caramel, vanilla and milk building a creamy sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, and many also call it modern. It opens with caramel, salted popcorn and hawthorn. In the heart, vanilla, milk and queen-of-the-night soften the sweetness into something creamy and powdery. The base of vetiver, benzoin, ebony and amber leaves a warm, spicy, slightly synthetic trail. Chabaud Lait de Vanille and Dusita Tonka Latte have a close profile.

Excellent Men

7.1

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Al Haramain Excellent Men is a fresh, floral men's fragrance where rose, blackcurrant and passion fruit sit on a spicy base. The top opens with rose, hibiscus and blackcurrant in a fruity freshness. In the heart, white pepper, saffron and oud bring out the spicy side. The base of amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine. Excellent Woman and Lubin Upper Ten have a close profile.

Grand Master

7.9

Mind Games · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mind Games Grand Master is a floral-gourmand unisex scent built around peony, rose water and Kona coffee, suited to autumn and winter evenings. The top holds peony, blackcurrant and rose water; in the heart, Kona coffee, Rosa centifolia and violet deepen the floral side with a roasted edge. The base of ebony, panettone, frankincense and myrrh settles it into a sweet, creamy, resinous finish. Spicy, woody and smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning heavy, drying it slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Master of Tactics and Ex Nihilo Emerald Royals.

Miel de bois

7.1

Serge Lutens · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens Miel de bois is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of honey in a woody, floral frame, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Honey and beeswax sit at the centre of the scent, while oak wood, ebony and gaiac wood give that sweetness a dry, woody base. Iris and hawthorn add a soft, powdery floral touch. Gourmand, spicy, resinous and animal tones also run through the accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number find it masculine. Cartier L'Envol and Chanel Coco have a close profile.

Al Contrario

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tiziana Terenzi Al Contrario is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a floral, powdery side, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It shows up mainly for evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with stone powder, ebony, cocoa bean and malt, a dry, woody start with a hint of cocoa. In the heart, vanilla, orchid and tonka bean add a creamy sweetness. In the base, benzoin, sandalwood, hazelnut and sugar cane sweeten it further and it settles into a soft, woody sweetness. Aaron Terence Hughes Homme and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

02 Cozé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2002

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 02 Cozé is a sweet, spicy gourmand built around blond tobacco, coffee and chocolate, suited to evenings and cooler weather. It reads as one dense, warm whole: tobacco, coffee and chocolate set up a rich sweetness that Bourbon vanilla softens. Pepper and chili add spice, while patchouli and ebony give an earthy, woody, smoky base. The Indian hemp stays in the background of this mix. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and most pick fall and winter. It is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Mugler A*Men Pure Wood and Frapin Caravelle Épicée have a close profile.

Stramonio

7.8

V Canto · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

V Canto Stramonio is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spice, powder and woody warmth, suited to evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, and also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Carnation, jasmine, orchid and saffron give it a floral opening, with the saffron adding a spicy edge. Towards the heart, ambergris, vanilla and musk rose turn it creamy and sweet. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and ebony set a woody, powdery floor. Balenciaga Cristobal and Anfas Ishq Special have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence

8.0

Bvlgari · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bvlgari Man In Black Essence is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter and in the evening; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and rum, and the heart of orris absolute and cocoa bean turns it powdery and gourmand. In the base, tonka bean and ebony set that sweetness on a woody, resinous, smoky footing, with a leathery touch in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters favour evenings and nights out most, though some also pick leisure and business wear. Most call it masculine and classic. Bvlgari Man In Black and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours have a close profile.

Challenge (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Lacoste · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Lacoste Challenge Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with lemon, tangerine and bergamot. Lavender, ginger and violet leaf bring a spicy, slightly green touch in the heart, and teakwood and ebony settle into a woody base. Fruity and synthetic tones sit among the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close and leaves a light trace. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to La Rive Concept and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice.

Colonia Ebano

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2017

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano is a men's fragrance that starts with citrus and settles into a sweet, woody base, best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and petitgrain give it a fresh citrus opening. In the heart, elemi resin, ebony and pink pepper add a spicy, resinous depth. Vetiver and patchouli bring an earthy weight to the base, while honey sweetens it and gives it a creamy softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with summer far behind. Most see it as masculine and classic. Dior Dior Homme (2020) and Profumum Roma Luce have a close profile.