The Perfume Library

Incense Oud

7.8

Kilian · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Incense Oud is a unisex fragrance that moves from a floral start to a resinous, smoky and woody depth, suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to voters, though a fair number call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with rose, pink pepper, cardamom and geranium, spice and flowers together. The heart brings cedarwood, patchouli, papyrus and grapefruit, and the scent turns woody and earthy. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles into a resinous, sweet and smoky footing. Moresque Oroluna and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

Terra

8.1

Rayhaan · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rayhaan Terra is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus before settling into a sweet, spicy and resinous depth. It starts fresh and spicy with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, then moves to a heart where saffron, orange blossom and patchouli lead. In the base, amber, vanilla, oud and frankincense weigh in, and it dries down sweet, creamy, smoky and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Amouage Outlands and The Dua Brand Lands of the Unknown have a close profile.

Guilty pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Gucci · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Guilty pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pink pepper, mandora and bergamot, then turns floral through violet, lilac and rose, in a fresh, sweet style. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine. Bergamot and pink pepper give a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, violet, lilac, rose and geranium make it floral and powdery. Amber and patchouli leave a creamy sweetness at the base.

Iberian Leather

7.0

Memo Paris · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Iberian Leather is a green, spicy leather scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Leather, oakmoss and patchouli form its backbone; saffron, cinnamon and coriander add spicy warmth, while oud and vetiver bring a smoky, earthy depth. Jasmine and rose soften the edges, and vanilla sweetens the harder notes a little. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, and few pick summer. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Though sold as unisex, voters mostly read it as masculine. Caron Yatagan and Rancé 1795 L'Aigle de la Victoire have a close profile.

Endymion Concentré

7.6

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré is a fresh yet spicy, leathery men's scent that suits fall and spring best. Sage, bergamot and lavender open it with a clean, herbal feel. Geranium and suede sit in the heart, and frankincense, leather and nutmeg ground it in a woody, lightly sweet, spicy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring. Leisure, business and evening wear get similar support. Voters read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Penhaligon's Endymion and Ulric de Varens UDV Star.

Rhinoceros (2014)

7.1

Zoologist · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear lag behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic bearing as well. It opens with bergamot, sage and lavender over coniferous woods, then pine, oud and tobacco take over in the heart. The base settles into vetiver, leather, smoke and amber. The overall feel is woody, earthy and spicy, with animal and resinous touches. Caron Yatagan and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

1000 (Parfum)

8.0

Jean Patou · 1972

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jean Patou 1000 is a discontinued women's perfume that pairs a green, powdery chypre character with a floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. It opens with osmanthus, violet leaf and bergamot. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and geranium builds a floral body, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly animal floor. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Revlon Charlie Blue and Genny Genny have a close profile.

Rose de Taif (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Perris Monte Carlo Rose de Taif Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and citrusy, then settles into a rose-led floral with a sweet, slightly spicy and green edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is common too. Although it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Lemon, geranium and nutmeg give the top a bright, lightly spicy start. Taif rose takes the heart, and musk with damask rose absolute softens and sweetens the base. Green and oriental shades stay in the background.

Ice Dive (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Adidas · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Adidas Ice Dive Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring, whether for sport or easy daily wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of kiwi, mint, yuzu and grapefruit, softened by mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart of patchouli, sandalwood and geranium sets a woody ground, while vanilla, tonka bean and amber sweeten the base. The overall impression is aquatic, fruity and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and sport, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Versace Blue Jeans and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Cologne Bleue.

Mon nom est rouge

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Majda Bekkali Mon nom est rouge is a unisex scent where floral rose meets spice, resin and a sweet amber warmth, with a smoky, oriental edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper and elemi resin, with rosewood and geranium alongside. In the heart, cumin, cinnamon and ginger spice the Turkish rose. The base turns sweeter with labdanum, blond tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, while sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody, earthy footing. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Silphium

7.7

Stora Skuggan · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Stora Skuggan Silphium is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a smoky, resinous woodiness, and it suits everyday wear from spring through autumn. It opens on a silphium accord and cistus, fresh and green. The heart brings geranium, clove, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon for a warm, spicy turn, with tobacco adding a smoky edge. The base of cedarwood, frankincense, leather and myrrh settles it into a resinous, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure comes first among occasions, though evening and night out also get votes. It leans slightly masculine in votes, with a sizeable feminine share too. Masque II-II Mandala and Aedes de Venustas Encens Japonais have a close profile.

Amber Teutonic

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

D.S. & Durga Amber Teutonic is a woody, pine-and-fir unisex scent that opens on green mandarin orange, cardamom and alpine cedar; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and lightly spiced, with green mandarin orange and cardamom set against alpine cedar. The heart keeps the green, woody picture going with silver fir cone, European larch and geranium. In the base, musk, opoponax and European black pine make the finish sweet, resinous and earthy. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. January Scent Project Treebuoy and Franck Boclet Fir Balsam have a close profile.

Sauvage Very Cool Spray

7.9

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. A crowd of citrus leads the scent: Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit bring brightness, while Sichuan pepper and pink pepper add a spicy edge. Provençal lavender and geranium lend a green coolness, and patchouli, vetiver, elemi resin and ambrox build a woody, slightly sweet foundation. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and a little synthetic. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and sport leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Real Time Wild Action have a close profile.

L’Été du Baron

8.4

Baron Filou · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baron Filou L’Été du Baron is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with lavender, bergamot and lemon, while black pepper, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy edge to that brightness. The heart keeps tea, geranium and neroli in play, with cinnamon sweetening it slightly. Gaiac wood, frankincense, musk and amber settle underneath, and the aquatic and fruity accords wrap it in a creamy softness without weighing it down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads a little more masculine than feminine, with a modern feel. Armaf Odyssey Limoni Fresh Edition and Rayhaan Aquatica have a close profile.

Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Estēe Lauder · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Estēe Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and powdery floral-oriental that mostly suits women and the evenings of cooler seasons. It opens with ylang-ylang absolute, geranium and Italian bergamot. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute, Ceylonese cinnamon and frankincense add spice and resin warmth to the floral core. As it dries down, amber, vanilla and sandalwood carry it into a sweet, gourmand and woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Vanilia and Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Praliné have a close profile.

Neptune's Trident

8.2

Argos · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Argos Neptune's Trident is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, lavender and cardamom. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also fitting. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. The top of mandarin orange, lavender, cardamom and bergamot is bright. The heart of jasmine sambac, geranium, green tea and orange blossom is floral with a green edge. The base of musk, ambergris, iris, sandalwood and vetiver softens it. Morreale Uraso and Meo Fusciuni Isola have a close profile.

Fleuve Tendre

8.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with coriander, saffron and black pepper and settles onto a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top notes of coriander, saffron, black pepper, nutmeg and mandarin orange give a spicy, bright start. Geranium and rose water bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, patchouli and suede build a woody base, with civet and animalic notes adding depth, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson and Penhaligon's Zizonia have a close profile.

Dragonfly (2021)

7.5

Zoologist · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zoologist Dragonfly is a fresh, floral and aquatic unisex scent, with green and powdery touches that recall a garden after rain. Grapefruit, ginger and basil open it lightly. Geranium, jasmine sambac and rose form the floral heart, with violet leaf adding green and orris a powdery softness. Rain water, moss and vetiver keep the base cool and earthy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the most common settings. It leans slightly feminine in votes, though a fair share call it masculine.

Sung Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Alfred Sung · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Sung Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy fougère with a woody, somewhat classic character, aimed at men. The top is bright with bergamot, lemon, juniper berry and sage, while caraway and pepper add spice. In the heart, stone pine needle, rose and jasmine bring a floral layer, and the base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works for business. About half of voters find it masculine. Krizia Krizia Uomo and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Dunhill Edition (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dunhill · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Edition Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fougère that sets a fresh opening of lavender, bergamot and lemon over a woody base of fir and vetiver. Lavender, bergamot, lemon and mace lead, with the citrus and green sides giving a cool, lightly spicy start. In the heart, carnation, geranium and clary sage add a soft floral touch. The base dries down woody with fir, vetiver and cedarwood, and tonka bean sweetens it slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Gucci Nobile and Cacharel pour L'Homme have a close profile.

Dark Saphir

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Dark Saphir is a sweet, spicy and woody-oriental unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Bergamot, raspberry and peach open it fruity, while ginger and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon carry the heart into a floral, warm stage. In the base, oud, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, smoky trail. Portrait of a Lady and Levantium have a close profile.

Sweet Carousel

7.5

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sweet Carousel is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, spring comes third, and summer trails far behind. It suits leisure time, nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Lemon, red fruits and mandarin orange open it with a bright fruity lift. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and almond bring a soft, sweet floral note. Amber, white musk and vanilla settle into a powdery, creamy warmth at the base.

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.

Ambre Gris

6.9

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris is a sweet, powdery and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It is worn mostly in the evening and for nights out, with room for leisure and daily wear too. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Vanilla, benzoin and labdanum give it a sweet, resinous warmth. Sandalwood and ambergris deepen that base with a woody, animalic edge. Rose absolute, iris and geranium add a soft, powdery floral side, clove brings a little spice, and white musk smooths everything out. Réminiscence Ambre and Les Perles D'Orient Ambre have a close profile.