The Perfume Library

Petra (2020)

7.5

Masque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Masque Petra (2020) opens with bergamot, pink pepper and Moroccan rose absolute, then sweetens with jasmine and frankincense: a floral, spicy fragrance for women. The top of bergamot, pink pepper and mandarin orange is fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, Moroccan rose absolute, fruity notes and lokma bring a sweet floral body. The base of frankincense, myrrh, benzoin and ambergris adds a resinous, oriental warmth, with leather and patchouli darkening it slightly. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. Fort & Manlé Fatih Sultan Mehmed and Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Dynamic Pulse (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Adidas · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Dynamic Pulse Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, sport and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Mint, citrus notes and fruity notes lead the scent. Aquatic and green accords keep it cool, while tonka bean adds a light sweetness and cedar and woody notes give it a dry base. Floral notes stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with sport, daily and leisure wear leading, and masculine is the character that dominates. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu and Al Rehab Silver have a close profile.

Note de Parfum - Coeur de Noisette

7.3

Sinfonia di Note

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sinfonia di Note Note de Parfum - Coeur de Noisette is a sweet, gourmand scent built around hazelnut and coconut, leaning feminine and suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters call it masculine. It opens with fruity notes and coconut for a sweet start. In the heart come floral notes, spices and hazelnut; in the base, hazelnut wood, ambergris and woods give it a woody, powdery footing. The overall impression is warm, spicy and oriental, with a gourmand sweetness.

Opera Grande

8.3

Sospiro

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Opera Grande is a unisex fragrance built around Turkish rose, leather and vanilla, leaning floral, sweet and spicy. Opera Grande lasts long and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It opens with Turkish rose and fruity notes, and its heart holds leather, nutmeg, ambergris and ylang-ylang. The base brings vetiver, Virginia cedar, patchouli, musk and vanilla. The character is sweet, creamy and powdery, with woody and spicy tones balancing that softness. Xerjoff Opera and Maison Alhambra Opus Noir have a close profile.

White Amber

7.3

Creed · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed White Amber is a fresh, floral women's fragrance set on a creamy amber base, and it wears most comfortably in spring and fall. Amber and benzoin build a sweet, powdery base, jasmine carries the floral side, and fruity notes add a light, fresh fruitiness. Indian sandalwood wraps it all in a soft, creamy woodiness, with a faint spicy touch in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daytime settings such as work, daily wear and leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it classic or modern. Jacques Zolty Leonella and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

Big Pony Collection for Women - 2

7.1

Ralph Lauren · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection for Women - 2 is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, casual moments. Cranberry, fruity notes and floral notes make up the body of the scent, while oriental notes and tonka mousse soften it and add a gourmand sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly synthetic tone in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern.

Al Bashiq

8.0

Nabeel

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nabeel Al Bashiq is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that opens on cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with oud and frankincense at its heart. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom come first, with leather and pine giving the opening a hard edge. At the heart, oud, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum build a heavy, resinous core. The base brings amber, tobacco, vanilla and patchouli; the scent sweetens but stays smoky, animalic and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most voters. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Lady Tubereuse

7.9

Moresque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moresque Lady Tubereuse is a fresh, creamy floral that pairs tuberose with ylang-ylang and lily, and it is classed as a women's perfume. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter a little behind. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, while work and daily wear are not far off. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. It opens with fruity notes, ginger and tuberose. The heart is floral: ylang-ylang, angelica root and lily. In the base, amber, vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten it into a creamy, resinous tone, while vetiver and cedarwood add a light woody balance.

Cool Water Game... for Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Davidoff · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Cool Water Game... for Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around grapefruit, watermelon and vervain; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and sport come up most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit, citrus notes, watermelon and vervain, bright and juicy. Violet leaf, blueberry and lavender in the heart add a green, fruity softness. Cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli dry it down onto a woody base. Police To Be and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

The Geisha's Secret Garden

7.0

Mystikum · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mystikum The Geisha's Secret Garden is a fresh, floral and green fragrance for women, suited most to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with galbanum, green notes, fruity notes and aldehydes, bright and cool. In the heart, hyacinth, rose, geranium and narcissus form a floral garden, softened by sweet and spicy accords. The base of patchouli, moss, salty notes and vetiver leaves an earthy foundation. Maison Margiela Up at Dawn and Jo Malone Honeysuckle & Davana have a close profile.

Hascish Men / Hascish Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Veejaga · 1983

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Veejaga Hascish Men / Hascish Homme Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and woody scent that leans on earth, leather and smoke with a distinctly masculine character; it has been discontinued. Most voters call it masculine, and a good share also see it as classic. It leans towards fall and winter and is picked more often for evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated as good. It opens with bergamot, fruity notes, artemisia and green notes. The heart carries patchouli, vetiver, cedar and rose. The base of frankincense, musk, castoreum and leather adds an animal, resinous and smoky depth.

I Am Darkness

7.7

Azman · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Azman I Am Darkness is a unisex scent in which incense resin, fir and black pepper build a smoky frame, softened by fresh citrus and green notes. It opens with incense resin, fir, grapefruit and bergamot, with black pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang, frangipani and coffee sit on a smoky, coffee-tinged base, with Cambodian oud in the background. The base of oakmoss, labdanum and frankincense carries the chypre and resinous character through. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. It reads closer to masculine. Meo Fusciuni 1# Nota di Viaggio and Moresque Ubar 1992 have a close profile.

Custom

7.3

Dunhill · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dunhill Custom is a fresh, fruity and spicy men's fragrance with citrus and green tones up front; it has been discontinued. It opens with fruity notes and apple, which give it a lightly sweet freshness. Black pepper adds a dry, spicy edge in the heart. In the base, frankincense and cedarwood settle the scent onto a resinous, woody and faintly smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly call it masculine, with classic and modern close behind. Atelier Flou Monsieur mon Amour and Carthusia 1681 have a close profile.

Star Men Nebula

8.1

Fragrance World

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Star Men Nebula is a masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, earthy streak, leaning towards evenings and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by daily use and nights out. It reads clearly masculine. It opens with fruity notes, bergamot and orange. The heart brings cedar, whisky, coffee, malt and patchouli, while peat, musk, amber and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. The fruity, spicy side is balanced by a woody, smoky foundation.

Woodissime

6.9

Mugler · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler Woodissime is a unisex scent that sweetens a woody core of sandalwood, oud and patchouli with fruity notes. The scent reads as a single piece: sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver set a woody base, while patchouli and oud add an earthy, resinous depth. Fruity notes and osmanthus soften it and make it sweeter, and the accords also lean spicy and oriental. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so many see it as suiting both. Pollini Profumi Labirinto and Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood have a close profile.

Snuff (1977) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Elsa Schiaparelli · 1977

Fresh · Floral · Green

Elsa Schiaparelli Snuff is a classic men's fragrance that sets a green, spicy and smoky character over a leathery, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office. Many voters call it masculine and classic. The opening is fresh, with green notes, fruity notes, lavender and bergamot. The heart builds a woody, floral body from patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and geranium. Myrrh, oakmoss, leather and amber dominate the base, while vanilla softens it slightly. Elsa Schiaparelli Snuff (Eau de Cologne) and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Il Sentiero degli Déi

7.5

Nobile 1942 · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nobile 1942 Il Sentiero degli Déi is a fresh, citrusy and green floral that suits spring and summer days, for men and women alike. Green leaves, fruity notes and lemon keep the opening bright. In the heart, jasmine, iris, rose and orange blossom build a floral core. Tonka bean, musk and amber sweeten the base and pull it towards a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean to one side. Aimée de Mars Divine Émeraude and Parfum Satori Iris Homme have a close profile.

Moods by Krizia (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Krizia · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Moods by Krizia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women that pairs a bergamot and lemon opening with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall; it leans towards evening and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Its character reads mostly feminine and classic. It opens with fruity notes, bergamot and lemon, while green notes keep it fresh. The heart is a floral blend of rose, jasmine, orchid and cyclamen, with orris root and lily of the valley adding a powdery softness. Musk and cedar leave a woody, faintly animal base.

Brume

7.2

Miskeo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miskeo Brume is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus brightness with a woody, earthy backbone. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates the room nor disappears quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and work settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. Juniper, cucumber and ozonic notes give it a cool, slightly damp air. Geranium and aldehydes push that freshness in a green, spicy direction. Mastic adds a resinous touch, while Haitian vetiver sets an earthy, woody floor beneath it. Dueto Parfums Citiver and Onyrico Tau have a close profile.

The Mysterious Garden

7.2

Jean Poivre · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Poivre The Mysterious Garden is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, creamy and woody base, and it leans towards fall and winter. It opens with fruity and sweet notes alongside cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. In the heart, rose and iris rest on cedarwood, sandalwood and creamy notes. The base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out better than the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Blue Musk / Velvet Oriental Musk and Widian Black IV have a close profile.

Wajd

7.7

Swiss Arabian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Swiss Arabian Wajd opens with apple and Turkish rose over a fruity sweetness, then deepens into patchouli, iris and amber in a unisex scent. Wajd wears strong, with very strong longevity and a clear trail. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer less favoured. It is chosen for nights out and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though it stays unisex. The opening is led by apple, Turkish rose and fruity notes, giving a floral, fruity first impression. In the heart, patchouli and iris add a powdery depth. The base of amber, balsam, sweet and musky notes settles into a creamy, spicy, oriental sweetness.

Sultan (Perfume Oil)

7.6

Al Haramain

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Sultan (Perfume Oil) is a unisex perfume oil that pairs rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine with the sweetness of plum and mango, settling into vanilla and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with orange, bergamot and lime for freshness, while plum and mango add a fruity sweetness. The heart builds a dense floral core of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base leaves a warm, woody-oriental finish of vanilla, amber, musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli.

Pink Wood

7.4

April Aromatics · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

April Aromatics Pink Wood is a unisex scent that sets rose otto and rose absolute against sandalwood, oak wood and oud, sitting between floral and woody. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Taken as a whole, it is a floral, fruity and sweet rose set on a woody base, warmed by spicy, resinous touches. Sandalwood and oak wood give it body, patchouli, cistus and labdanum add depth, and geranium supports the floral side. A faint animal edge stays behind the oud. Dior Oud Ispahan and Khalis Oud Malaki have a close profile.

Elektra / A Midsummer Day's Dream

6.9

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green