The Perfume Library

Opulence of Dubai

8.8

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Opulence of Dubai is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where chocolate, coffee and Bourbon vanilla meet spice and resin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes on character tilt a little towards masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. It opens bright and spicy with Italian bergamot, Nigerian ginger and elemi resin. The heart brings chocolate, Damask rose, pink pepper and cardamom, and the scent turns sweeter here. The dry-down settles on a woody, creamy, slightly smoky base of coffee, frankincense, amber and Bourbon vanilla. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 have a close profile.

Ptah (2018)

7.2

Ciro · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ciro Ptah is a unisex scent that opens with sage, ginger and Calabrian bergamot and settles into vetiver, vanilla and leather, with a fresh, spicy, resinous feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, business and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, but with a clear feminine side, so it sits in between. The top pairs sage and ginger with the citrus of bergamot. The heart of geranium, frankincense and iris turns floral and powdery. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla and leather ends woody, sweet and a little smoky.

Adventurous Extreme

7.5

Tom Tailor · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Tom Tailor Adventurous Extreme is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, sweet start with a spicy, woody and resinous base, and it sits closest to work and everyday wear. Elemi resin, violet leaf and saffron open it with a resinous, spicy freshness. In the heart, lavender, cedar and cashmere wood build a woody frame, while moss, gaiac wood and ambergris leave a creamy, slightly oriental warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for business, leisure and daily use. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to bugatti Fashion IconiQ Platinum and Al Haramain Détour Eco.

Saints Tears

8.2

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Saints Tears is a unisex scent that opens on frankincense resin, frankincense and elemi resin, with a green, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Turpentine sits beside the resins in the top. The heart brings labdanum absolute, myrrh absolute and wood wax. In the base, Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and oakmoss set an earthy, woody ground. The overall impression is green, spicy and resinous. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Franck Boclet Ashes have a close profile.

Harrods Aoud

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums Harrods Aoud is a unisex woody-oriental built on oud, myrrh and frankincense, with cashmere wood and patchouli underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong to good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; more voters read it as masculine than feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with artemisia, aldehydes and citrus notes, giving a fresh, green brightness. May rose adds a soft floral touch in the heart. The base then turns warm, spicy and resinous with oud, myrrh, frankincense, cinnamon and vanilla, settling onto earthy patchouli and cashmere wood.

Bulle de Rose

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Parfums de Rosine Bulle de Rose is a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the working day. It opens with blackcurrant, elemi resin and bergamot, a lively, fruity start. In the heart, tomato leaf adds a green edge, while Turkish rose absolute and soap lead into a clean, soft floral note. The base of heliotrope, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy, sweet and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine.

Take Me to Church

8.0

Toskovat'

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Toskovat' Take Me to Church is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent with a leathery, woody core; it has been discontinued and suits cooler seasons best. Peppers, saffron and aldehydes open it sharply, while myrrh, frankincense, leather and candle wax carry the heart. In the base, cistus, sandalwood, birch tar and musk dry down into a resinous, earthy structure with a synthetic edge in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most. It leans masculine yet reads as unisex. Montale Greyland and Comme des Garçons Black Comme des Garçons have a close profile.

Le Chypre du Nil (2018)

6.9

Ciro · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ciro Le Chypre du Nil is a floral, woody unisex scent built around Turkish damask rose, iris and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. It opens with elemi resin, vermouth, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper, which give a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose and iris are softened by dried fruits. The base of patchouli, suede, white musk and ambergris settles into a powdery, earthy warmth. Givenchy Dahlia Noir and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

Gilded Lily

6.9

Ineke · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke Gilded Lily is a fresh, green floral chypre built around Lilium auratum with grapefruit, pineapple and oakmoss, made for women and now discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine, and they lean towards spring and fall, for daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. The top opens fruity and bright with grapefruit, pineapple, elemi resin and rhubarb. Lilium auratum carries the floral heart, and oakmoss, labdanum and patchouli settle the base into a resinous chypre. Mugler Chyprissime and Penhaligon's Belgravia Chypre have a close profile.

Soho (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Superz.

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Soho Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which tonka bean, vanilla, cinnamon and oud stand out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, winter and spring, with summer a smaller share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern more often than feminine. It opens with jasmine, coconut, patchouli and mimosa. The heart turns creamy and spicy with tonka bean, vanilla, cinnamon, saffron and tobacco. Oud, sandalwood, amber and musk give it a woody, oriental base. The gourmand side is clear. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Vertus Vanilla Oud have a close profile.

Vintage Collection - Ambra

7.1

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2014

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Ambra is a resinous, spicy unisex scent that opens with cistus, elemi resin and cardamom and settles on amber, sandalwood and musk. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with green citrus fruits and galbanum alongside the cistus and elemi, which keeps it fresh at first. In the heart, clove, nutmeg, pepper and myrrh build a spicy warmth, with frankincense and labdanum adding a resinous weight. The base of amber, sandalwood and musk is sweet and woody, while animalic notes leave a faintly smoky trace in the background.

Dolcissimo Sollievo

8.2

Filippo Sorcinelli

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Dolcissimo Sollievo is a unisex fragrance where marine notes, iris and gardenia meet in a fresh, floral line. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also sits comfortably at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so its character stays open to both. The top notes are moss, amber, vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean, which bring the sweetness and resinous warmth. In the heart, marine notes, iris and lily of the valley add an aquatic, green freshness. At the base, gardenia, frankincense, elemi resin and rosemary set the creamy floral side against a smoky, spicy background.

Dirty Hinoki

7.5

Heretic · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Heretic Dirty Hinoki is a unisex scent that reads like a fresh, green forest, with woody and resinous tones softened by a touch of smoke. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Voters tend to find it masculine and modern, though it stays unisex. It opens with nutmeg, thyme, pine, lemon and cedar, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, cypress and hinoki wood carry the woody greenness. The base of elemi resin, frankincense, fir absolute and balsam adds a warm, lightly smoky resin, while absinthe wormwood lends a dry bitterness.

Blue Fortune

6.4

Novellista · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Novellista Blue Fortune is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, casual and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it leaves a noticeable trail without being heavy, and it doesn't vanish quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is rarely chosen. It's seen as a fit for the office and daily use, and leans somewhat masculine, though plenty of voters find it feminine. It opens with lime, juniper berry and calamus, a fresh, green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, with nut grass keeping it green. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and elemi resin gives it a woody footing, with an aquatic, mildly sweet feel throughout. Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Wild Horses have a close profile.

Grasse - Fleur de Provence

7.6

Birkholz · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Birkholz Grasse - Fleur de Provence is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring leads the season votes, with fall and summer close behind and winter trailing. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also gets picked for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with elemi resin, liquorice, blackberry and violet. Rose, red thyme and patchouli form the heart. Vetiver, leather, musk and amber carry the base, settling into a woody, spicy and slightly leathery finish.

Sources d'Origine - Feu Primitif

7.6

Jardin de France · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Feu Primitif is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spice, resin and smoke, with clear green and woody sides. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and is also worn in the evening and at the office. More voters read it as masculine, though feminine and classic votes are not far behind. It opens bright and peppery with Sichuan pepper, orange and elemi resin. Black tea and rose form the heart, and cypress, frankincense and Virginia cedar in the base pull it towards a woody, earthy, smoky finish. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Winter Light and Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto have a close profile.

Hai Hui

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Adi ale Van Hai Hui is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent led by black pepper, cardamom and fig; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is named most for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine. It opens with black pepper, cardamom, pineapple and peppermint, fresh and spicy. In the heart, fig, almond and elemi resin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, papyrus and woody notes form a green, dry base. Diptyque Philosykos and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier have a close profile.

Velvet Incenso

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Incenso is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with woody and smoky tones that suit the cooler months. It opens with black pepper, African frankincense and elemi resin, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, frankincense resin and Spanish cistus take over, while patchouli, American cedar and benzoin set the scent on an earthy, woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some find it feminine. Amouage Material and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Cistus

7.7

D:SOL MMXVI · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

D:SOL MMXVI Cistus is a floral, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall, winter and spring. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of geranium, buchu, artemisia and bergamot open green and spicy. In the heart, cistus, Turkish rose absolute and elemi resin build a floral, resinous body. The base of frankincense, ambergris and papyrus leaves a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.

Loaded

4.8

Strellson · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Strellson Loaded is a fresh, spicy and woody men's fragrance that opens with citrus and green notes, with a slightly sweet, powdery side. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions voted most often, and the character reads clearly masculine. Black pepper, elemi resin, green notes and bergamot give it a fresh, spicy start. Ginger, myrrh and lavender sit in the heart. Vetiver, musk, vanilla and amber settle it onto a woody, sweet base. Brooklyn Soap Company The Woods (Eau de Parfum) and rag & bone Encens have a close profile.

Suede Orris (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Molton Brown · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Suede Orris Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into something powdery, creamy and faintly leathery. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither stays close like a skin scent nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters read it as more feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. Mandarin orange, elemi resin and frankincense give it a fresh opening. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and rose add a floral, powdery softness. Labdanum, cedarwood and patchouli then ground it in a sweet, creamy, leathery base.

Blue Fever

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Blue Fever is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer. Lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot give it a bright citrus opening. In the heart, grapefruit, green apple and marine notes pull it in an aquatic, fruity direction, while lily of the valley and amber add a soft sweetness. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, with oakmoss and elemi resin adding a green depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring; it suits daily and leisure wear best, with business and evening following. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine and modern. Calvin Klein Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Tag-Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

20.1 Sorong

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 20.1 Sorong is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex fragrance built around kyara oud, saffron and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, but a good number read it as feminine. Oud, saffron and benzoin form a resinous, spicy backbone. Cistus, labdanum and patchouli add an earthy, leathery depth, while ginger and citrus fruits lift that weight slightly. Cypress and gaiac wood strengthen the woody side, and iris brings a powdery softness. Moresque Ubar 1992 and Goutal Ambre Fétiche have a close profile.

Santal Rose

7.0

Brooklyn Soap Company

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brooklyn Soap Company Santal Rose is a fresh, green floral with spice, wood and a creamy softness, and it suits both men and women. It opens with ginger, green notes and bergamot, and the heart brings rose, cardamom, cumin and lily of the valley forward. In the base, vetiver, iris, musk and sandalwood set the scent on a woody, creamy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine too. Byredo Desert Dawn and Birkholz Iris N' Wood have a close profile.