The Perfume Library

Cuir Béluga (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Guerlain · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Cuir Béluga Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where suede, vanilla and amber meet in a soft, powdery leather. It opens bright with mandarin orange and aldehydes, then moves into everlasting flower and patchouli at the heart. The base is led by suede, vanilla, heliotrope and amber, drying down sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a spicy, leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer far less. It leans towards evenings and nights out; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It shares a close profile with The Dua Brand Dua's Suede and RP Poudre d'Escampette.

Sunshine Man

8.0

Amouage · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouage Sunshine Man is a men's fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral, spicy backdrop, fresh yet leaning sweet, and suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn; few choose winter. It fits leisure and daily wear, and is also worn for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read its character as masculine. Everlasting flower, lavender and orange brandy lead the top, while bergamot, clary sage and juniper berry keep the heart fresh. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood soften it into a powdery, creamy, woody sweetness.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

L (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lolita Lempicka · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lolita Lempicka L Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand and spicy women's scent that moves from fresh bitter orange and bergamot to a sweet, woody base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, while also working for leisure and daily wear. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters find it modern. It opens with the brightness of bitter orange and bergamot alongside a solar note. In the heart, everlasting flower, musk and cinnamon soften the florals with a touch of spice. As it settles, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood leave a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. LR Hawaii and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Ambre Gris

7.6

Balmain · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Ambre Gris is a sweet, spicy floral oriental with a powdery, resinous and slightly smoky character, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with bergamot, tagetes, cinnamon and pink pepper, a bright layer of spice. In the heart, myrrh, davana, everlasting flower and tuberose add a warm floral note. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, white musk and ambergris settles into a soft, woody, resinous finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Evening, daytime and nights out get similar support. Most voters read it as feminine. Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose and Dior Ambre Nuit have a close profile.

I-III Russian Tea

7.9

Masque · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque I-III Russian Tea is a unisex scent where mint, raspberry and black pepper meet black tea, then settle into smoky birch wood and leather. It opens fresh and fruity with mint and raspberry, while black pepper adds spice. The heart turns softly floral and green with everlasting flower, magnolia and black tea. It dries down resinous and warm with frankincense and labdanum, and birch wood and leather pull it toward smoke. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and leisure time leading. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it feminine. The Merchant Of Venice La Fenice pour Homme and Illuminum Piper Leather have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla

7.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla is a unisex scent that joins a fresh opening of bitter orange and eucalyptus to a soft heart of vanilla and everlasting flower. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean towards feminine, with modern in second place. The top notes of bitter orange and eucalyptus give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, vanilla adds sweetness and a creamy softness, while everlasting flower brings floral and green touches. Driftwood and cypress settle underneath as a dry, woody base. The Merchant Of Venice Gold Regatta and Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu have a close profile.

Interlude Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Interlude Woman Eau de Parfum pairs rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom with a warm base of oud, amber and vanilla, making a sweet, spicy, smoky floral oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. In the character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger, a little sharp at the edges. The heart is rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom, with opoponax and frankincense adding a resinous depth. In the base, amber, leather, oud and vanilla settle alongside oakmoss and animalic notes, and the scent turns sweeter while taking on a dark, smoky edge. Omanluxury Zafar and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cuir Velours

7.8

Naomi Goodsir · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours is a sweet, smoky leather scent for fall and winter evenings, made for anyone. Tobacco and rum come first, then labdanum, honey and everlasting flower soften and sweeten the heart. The base settles into leather, frankincense and amber, with a gourmand sweetness over spicy, resinous, powdery and woody layers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and summer trailing far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are almost evenly split, so it sits comfortably between the two. Fzotic Ummagumma and Abaco Nuit Dorée have a close profile.

Rudis

7.8

Nobile 1942 · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Rudis is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with fruity notes, wine, bergamot and dried fruits in a sweet start. In the heart, rose, saffron and clove give a spicy, floral frame. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and leathery notes leaves a woody, smoky depth.

Fate Man

7.3

Amouage · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Fate Man is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with cumin, saffron and ginger, with mandarin orange and absinth lightening the spice a little. In the heart, frankincense resin, rose and cistus add a resinous, earthy tone, while tonka bean, liquorice and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a smoky, woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear; summer and the office come well behind. It reads as masculine and classic. Proraso Wood and Spice and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Beloved Woman

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Beloved Woman is a floral, spicy chypre for women that pairs sweet, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, lavender and cardamom, while rose, jasmine and chamomile draw a floral veil over them. In the heart, violet, ylang-ylang and benzoin turn soft and powdery, with frankincense and patchouli adding a smoky edge. The base settles on sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla, a sweet, leathery ground warmed by civet and castoreum. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Amouage Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

Nuit Étoilée (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Goutal · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets bright citrus against resinous, woody notes of fir and pine; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with orange, citron and peppermint. In the heart, Siberian stone pine and fir balsam take over, pulling the scent towards a green, resinous feel. Everlasting flower and angelica leave a soft, sweet and lightly spicy base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it reads somewhere in between. Goutal Nuit Étoilée Eau de Parfum and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance that opens on bergamot and marine notes and turns green with lavender and violet leaf. Bergamot's brightness meets the marine notes at the start. In the heart, violet leaf absolute, Provençal lavender and everlasting flower add a floral, green side. Cistus absolute and patchouli ground it in the base with a lightly spicy, woody feel, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with evenings far behind. Half of the voters find it masculine. Adopt' L'Eau Virile and Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cèdre have a close profile.

Ganymede Extrait

6.0

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2023

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede Extrait is a unisex scent with a spicy, woody and resinous character, deepened by smoky and leathery tones. Frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous weight, while Akigalawood® and Safraleine build a spicy woody line. Mandarin orange lightens the density slightly, and everlasting flower stays in the background. The synthetic and oriental accords add a warm, dark feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out come first among occasions. Half of voters call it masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Norma Kamali Incense and Arte Profumi Samharam have a close profile.

Le 68 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Guerlain · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Le 68 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on a floral, sweet core, warmed by spice, leather and gourmand touches; it has been discontinued. Heliotrope and everlasting flower set a floral, powdery base. Benzoin and tonka bean sweeten it into a soft, gourmand feel. Spices and leather add an oriental, faintly leathery warmth, while frankincense rounds out the woody side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and the occasions are spread from evening to daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris and Guerlain Le 68 Le Flacon Tortue have a close profile.

Masa / ماسة

7.7

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Masa / ماسة is a unisex scent built around mango, lemon and saffron, a fruity, sweet character kept lively by a fresh edge. Mango and lemon open bright and juicy, while saffron and pink pepper add a spicy bite. In the heart, orange blossom and osmanthus soften things, with ginger and violet leaf keeping it fresh. Amber, patchouli and suede form a woody, slightly leathery base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Although unisex, most voters read its character as masculine. Montblanc Emblem Intense and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sex

6.7

Rammstein · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rammstein Sex is a unisex scent that links the sweet, gourmand side of coffee, tonka bean and vanilla to the darker tones of oud and tobacco; it has been discontinued. It opens with coffee, jasmine and iris in front, while heliotrope and clary sage keep the start soft and powdery. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and Peru balsam turn it creamy and resinous, with sandalwood and patchouli adding a woody base. The base of oud, benzoin, vetiver and tobacco leaves a spicy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. In the character votes masculine comes first, with feminine not far behind.

I-I Terralba

7.4

Masque · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masque I-I Terralba is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes lead, cooled by aquatic and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. The top opens fresh with green tangerine, lemon and clary sage. In the heart, curry leaf, thyme, myrtle and everlasting flower bring a spicy, herbal feel. The base settles on juniper, cedarwood, mastic and cypress, woody and resinous. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Atelier des Ors Riviera Lazuli have a close profile.

Cala Rossa

7.9

Santa Maria Novella · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Cala Rossa opens with mint, wild lavender and eucalyptus, a green, herbal unisex scent. Cala Rossa wears at a moderate strength and lasts a moderate time. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall comes next, and winter is rarely chosen. It is worn mostly for leisure, work and everyday use. Votes split evenly between feminine and masculine, so it reads as neither. The top notes of mint, wild lavender and eucalyptus give a cool, fresh start. At the heart, rosemary, myrtle, everlasting flower, cistus and wild fennel add a green, spicy, faintly sweet herbal warmth. Oakmoss at the base settles it into a woody ground. Heretic Amulet and Houbigant Ambre des Abysses have a close profile.

Relativamente Rosso

7.6

Bois 1920 · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Relativamente Rosso is a unisex scent that pairs May rose absolute with vanilla and patchouli, floral and sweet with a woody, spicy edge, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with May rose absolute, frankincense and sugar, so the rose sits on a sweet, resinous base. In the heart, everlasting flower, sandalwood and davana add a woody warmth. The base of patchouli, vanilla, black amber and vetiver settles into something gourmand, earthy and slightly smoky, with an animal trace. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as open to either. Electimuss Jupiter and Armani Privé Ambre Orient have a close profile.

Ambra Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Nobile 1942 Ambra Nobile Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental-woody scent, a unisex perfume that suits evenings and cooler weather. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer gets the smallest share. It leans towards night outings and evenings, though leisure and daytime wear are not out of the question. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits between the two. The top opens with amber, neroli and bergamot, and the heart brings labdanum, patchouli and everlasting flower. In the base, sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and cedarwood settle it into a woody, powdery and sweet finish.

Ambilux / 50 ml d'Ambiguïté

7.4

Marlou · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Animal

Marlou Ambilux / 50 ml d'Ambiguïté is a unisex scent that sets a floral heart against spicy, resinous, smoky and leathery tones, with an earthy, rugged character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes with feminine close behind, so it sits somewhere between the two. As a whole, the soft floral side of ylang-ylang meets the spicy, animal edge of cumin and costus. Frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth, and everlasting flower brings a dry, earthy note. The result is a dark, rugged floral rather than a sweet one. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and Bogue LiTA have a close profile.