The Perfume Library

Boundless

8.1

Amouage · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Boundless is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of blood orange, cardamom and ginger against the warm, smoky depth of vanilla, myrrh and tobacco absolute. In the top, elemi resin and blood orange give a fresh, fruity start, while cardamom and ginger add spice. The heart turns sweet with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, and the base settles into a resinous, woody, slightly smoky ground of myrrh, vetiver, tobacco absolute and cocoa absolute. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Amouage Jubilation XXV Man have a close profile.

Absolue Pour Le Soir (2010)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir is a sweet, spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that reads as an evening perfume; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood and Siam benzoin form the backbone, with Bulgarian rose honey sweetening the woody base and cumin adding a spicy, slightly animal edge. Frankincense absolute gives the whole a resinous, smoky depth. The oriental character dominates. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night out, while business and daily wear get very few votes. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Cologne Pour Le Soir and L'Innommable have a close profile.

Opus XII - Rose Incense

8.1

Amouage · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XII - Rose Incense is a unisex scent that wraps rose in resin and smoke and settles into a heavy, woody warmth, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with drawing ink, frankincense absolute and elemi resin, with damask rose water and Suederal® in the heart. The base holds cedarwood, sandalwood, myrrh and vanilla. Floral and spicy accords rest on a creamy, smoky woodiness. Ameenah Amber and Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable have a close profile.

7 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Loewe · 2010

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Loewe 7 Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with red apple and pepper and settles into vetiver and Atlas cedar. Red apple brings a fruity crispness at the start, met by the heat of pepper. In the heart, frankincense absolute adds a resinous, smoky tone while Moroccan neroli lightens it slightly. The base of vetiver, musk and Atlas cedar leaves a dry, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, with evenings also fitting. Close to half of voters find it masculine. Ginestet Le Boisé and Tom Daxon VSOP have a close profile.

Tiger's Nest

8.0

Memo Paris · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Memo Paris Tiger's Nest is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer well behind. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top opens sharp and fresh with absinth, aldehydes and lime. The heart of osmanthus, rose, ylang-ylang, saffron, amber and frankincense absolute turns floral and resinous. In the base, vanilla, papyrus and tolu balm sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, smoky footing. Penhaligon's As Sawira and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

7 Cobalt

8.2

Loewe · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe 7 Cobalt is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance, rounded out with spice, wood and a touch of smoke. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Blackcurrant, sage and pink pepper build a fresh, fruity-spicy feel. Clove and frankincense absolute add a woody, faintly smoky weight, while vetiver and tonka bean soften the edges. Ex Nihilo Speed Legends and Creed Spice and Wood have a close profile.

Ashore

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Ashore is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sits most easily in spring and summer, with spice, greenery and a creamy woodiness blended together. Pink pepper, cardamom and turmeric leaf open on a spicy, green note. In the heart, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer, while the solar note brightens it. Sandalwood, ambergris and frankincense form a creamy, lightly sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it is picked most for leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. In character votes, its feminine side leads. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Costume National Scent have a close profile.

Cologne Pour Le Soir

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour Le Soir is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Bulgarian and Persian rose honey with Siam benzoin and frankincense absolute; it has been discontinued. The warm sweetness of rose honey leads, while benzoin and frankincense ground it in a resinous, smoky base. Gourmand and spicy accords meet woody, powdery and faintly leathery touches, giving a heavy, oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir and LM Parfums Ambre Muscadin have a close profile.

Monsieur

7.9

Pierre Guillaume · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Monsieur is a woody, earthy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The scent is built on sandalwood, cedar and vetiver, with patchouli and oakmoss absolute adding an earthy edge to the woody base. Frankincense absolute brings a resinous warmth, while papyrus absolute gives a dry, fresh greenness. The spicy and smoky sides stay in the background.

Italian Citrus

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

D.S. & Durga Italian Citrus is a fresh, green citrus scent that suits summer and spring best, and works just as easily for daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall well behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens on blood orange, bergamot, lemon and chinotto peel. Green mandarin orange and violet leaf then pull the citrus towards green. In the base, oakmoss, copaiba balsam and frankincense absolute leave it spicy, woody and slightly smoky.

Ambre Safrano

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Grandenia

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Grandenia is a discontinued unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and lemon to gardenia, cinnamon and a dense base of myrrh and oud. Its longevity is very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure rather than office or daytime wear, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. It opens with citrus and frankincense absolute, and the heart of cinnamon, nutmeg, rosemary and gardenia turns spicy and floral. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and oud weigh in, settling into a sweet, resinous, powdery woodiness. Chypre and animal accords add depth.

Macaque Yuzu Edition

7.3

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zoologist Macaque Yuzu Edition is a fresh, citrusy scent with a green, spicy and woody backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days, leisure time and everyday wear. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Spring is the most recommended season, followed by fall and summer, while winter gets little support. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes of mandarin orange, juniper berry and Japanese yuzu open bright and citrusy. Towards the heart, myrrh and hinoki wood add a smoky, resinous depth. New Caledonian sandalwood, frankincense absolute and oakmoss absolute leave a woody, green base.

Halle

6.9

Halle Berry · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Halle Berry Halle is a floral, fruity scent built around pear blossom, fig leaf and mimosa, made for women and leaning towards fall and spring days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter; daily and leisure wear come first, and it also suits evenings and the office. It reads feminine, though some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot, with pear blossom and fig leaf adding a green freshness. In the heart, mimosa, freesia and hibiscus bring a soft floral note. The base of Kashmiri musk, amber and sandalwood dries down sweet, powdery and woody, with a gourmand, lightly spicy edge. Toni Gard Toni Gard Woman and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Nin-Shar

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jul et Mad Nin-Shar is a floral, sweet and resinous unisex scent built around rose liqueur, Turkish rose absolute and oud. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is offered as unisex. Bergamot and davana lift the rose liqueur at first, and in the heart Turkish rose absolute joins patchouli and Egyptian jasmine. In the base, sandalwood, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla add a sweet warmth, while oud and frankincense absolute bring a woody, resinous depth. Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Absolue Précieux and Contes de Parfums Salalah have a close profile.

Taiga

8.2

Pryn Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Pryn Parfum Taiga is a fresh, green and smoky unisex scent that recalls a pine forest; it has been discontinued. Taiga's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It is picked most for leisure time and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads comfortably on anyone. Pine, cypress absolute and birch leaf give it a green, resinous woodland feel. Patchouli and cedarwood set an earthy, woody ground, while Russian leather adds a smoky edge. Benzoin, frankincense absolute, myrrh and elemi resin pull the whole scent towards a spicy, warm resin tone.

Boswellia Scotia

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Boswellia Scotia is a fresh, green and resinous unisex scent built around frankincense absolute, Omani green frankincense, fir balsam and hemlock fir. Resin and fir lead, while cypriol and patchouli give it a smoky, earthy base. Saffron and pink pepper add spice, and Mysore sandalwood leaves a soft woody finish. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly dry. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits leisure and evening wear best. It leans masculine but reads as unisex. Pierre Guillaume Monsieur and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Bast

8.3

ānti · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

ānti Bast is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Frankincense and cardamom come first; the heart holds frankincense absolute, Greek saffron and cypriol, and myrrh and amber settle underneath. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and smoky, with a woody, oriental thread running through it. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Moresque Soul Batik and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

Macaque Fuji Apple Edition

7.6

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Zoologist Macaque Fuji Apple Edition is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed time off. It opens with Fuji apple, juniper berry and frankincense, the apple's sweetness sitting on a resinous, spicy footing. In the heart, myrrh and hinoki wood pull it towards a woody, lightly smoky side. Oakmoss absolute, New Caledonian sandalwood and frankincense absolute leave a green, dry woodiness underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Zoologist Macaque Yuzu Edition and Buly Sumi Hinoki have a similar profile.

E Pluribus Pacem

7.8

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folkwinds E Pluribus Pacem is a unisex scent that opens on Japanese yuzu, eucalyptus absolute and citron, then settles into rose and resin; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright with citrus and corn mint, and the eucalyptus pushes that freshness towards green. Persian rose otto sits in the heart and softens the cool top. In the base, mastic, frankincense absolute and cadam tree blossom take over, leaving a floral, sweet and resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The mix of freshness and resin reads comfortably on both men and women. Goutal Nuit Étoilée and The Different Company After Midnight have a close profile.

Sanctum

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Sanctum is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against resin, wood and a light smokiness, with a green, floral side. As a whole it reads fresh and citrusy: bergamot and lemon give lift, while lavender and neroli add a floral, green touch. Beneath, Ethiopian frankincense, sandalwood and benzoin build a resinous, woody, lightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and mostly suggest evening and leisure wear. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued.

La Fumée Alexandrie

7.9

Miller Harris · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Miller Harris La Fumée Alexandrie is a smoky, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as masculine and feminine in almost equal measure, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with cinnamon, Egyptian cumin, Italian mandarin orange and lychee, pairing spice with fruit. The heart of frankincense absolute, Turkish damask rose absolute and Egyptian geranium turns floral and resinous, and the base of birch, oud, sandalwood and amber leaves a woody, smoky warmth.

7 Sport

7.8

Loewe · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Loewe 7 Sport is a fresh, lightly spicy men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, suited to sport and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with yuzu and mandarin orange, a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, neroli, tomato leaf and mint pull it toward green and carry the coolness and the light spice. In the base, amber and frankincense absolute lay down a soft, woody foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, sport and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Armani Code Sport Athlete and Parfum d'Empire Yuzu Fou have a close profile.

Deity

8.1

Ataraxia · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ataraxia Deity is a unisex gourmand built on cherry jam, honey and cream, tied to blond tobacco and cocoa butter in a sweet, creamy and slightly smoky style. It opens with cherry jam, honey and cream, while ume and cape gooseberry add a fruity edge to the sweetness. In the heart, blond tobacco, beeswax absolute and condensed milk come forward, softened by cocoa butter. The base of amber, benzoin, vanilla and myrrh leaves a warm, resinous and smoky trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and is noticed around you. The dense sweetness and resinous smoke sit more comfortably in cooler weather. It reads unisex. Ataraxia Deity - A+O Awards Edition and Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan have a close profile.