The Perfume Library

Flamant Rose

7.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Merchant Of Venice Flamant Rose is a sweet, powdery floral for women, most at ease in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and it works for leisure hours or an evening out. Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern and others as classic. It opens with mandarin orange, petitgrain and vervain, a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, orange blossom, geranium and apricot bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Patchouli, tonka bean and moss settle underneath, leaving a creamy, powdery base. Bugatti Fashion Essenza d'Oro and Elie Saab Le Parfum In White have a close profile.

Gucci pour Homme (1976) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Gucci · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci pour Homme is a classic masculine scent: a fresh, citrusy opening set on a woody, leathery chypre base. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not ruled out. Business wear and nights out lead the occasions. More than half of voters call it masculine, and a third call it classic. Bergamot, lemon and lavender give it a fresh, green start. In the heart, iris, cedar, patchouli and spices lead, while jasmine and carnation add a soft floral touch. The base of labdanum, amber, leather and oakmoss leaves a dry, earthy trail. Versace L'Homme and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Malakeos

7.5

Bvlgari · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Malakeos is built on lavender, geranium and oakmoss, a fresh, green, woody fougère for men that has been discontinued. Lavender and geranium give it a clean, floral freshness, while oakmoss lays a green, slightly earthy base. Gaiac wood strengthens the woody side, and musk softens everything, adding a faint sweet, spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most often. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic streak. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Montale Fougères Marines have a close profile.

Esco Pazzo

7.3

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright grapefruit and bergamot opening against a warm base of tobacco, leather and amber, with a green, spicy, woody fougère character. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and pepper, while citron and cypress add a sharp green edge. Lavender, saffron and cedarwood lead the heart, and tobacco, leather, amber and musk then settle it into a sweet, resinous, leathery base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out best. Voters lean toward a masculine reading, though it is a unisex fragrance. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Acqua di Stresa Roburis have a close profile.

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Silver Essence

7.7

Roberto Cavalli · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Cavalli Uomo Silver Essence is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that opens with violet leaf, cardamom and ginger and settles into vetiver and patchouli. The opening of violet leaf, cardamom and ginger is cool and lightly spicy. In the heart, orris root, lavender and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and oakmoss leaves it woody, slightly sweet and oriental. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. It leans towards fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Evening is the most-voted occasion, with daytime and business also getting votes. Most voters call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Jacques Bogart Silver Scent have a close profile.

Aoud Absolue Précieux

9.1

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Aoud Absolue Précieux is a discontinued unisex scent for cooler seasons and evenings out, with a spicy, smoky oud character. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear, while daily and office use come well behind. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with bergamot, lemon and vervain, and a floral heart of May rose, ylang-ylang and Grasse jasmine follows. In the base, oud, patchouli, saffron, cinnamon and leather give it a spicy, animal and smoky body, which vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften.

Nirvana Rose

8.1

Elizabeth and James · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Rose is a floral, green scent built on geranium, vetiver and May rose, made for women and suited mostly to evenings and the cooler months. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The rose sits in a floral and green frame: geranium adds a green, lightly spicy edge, while vetiver lays down a woody, earthy base. A touch of oriental warmth softens the rose, yet the scent stays dry and natural throughout.

Emerald

8.3

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Emerald is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, nights out and relaxed leisure wear, though it reads more masculine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Most voters also place it in the evening, night out and leisure. On character, masculine leads, followed by classic and feminine. It opens with saffron, black pepper, cinnamon and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, rose, magnolia and vanilla add a soft, sweet floral touch. The base rests on oud, vetiver and oakmoss, giving a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with leathery and animal accords deepening the dark mood.

Louis XV 1722 Rosé

7.6

Xerjoff · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Louis XV 1722 Rosé is a fresh, fruity and floral scent built around pear, raspberry and rose. It opens with pear, raspberry and blackcurrant, bright and fruity. At the heart sit rose, geranium, plum and cedarwood, where the floral side comes forward. Vanilla, musk and amyris sweeten the base and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and favor leisure, evening and night-out wear. Though it is unisex, about half of voters read it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Meliora and Naomi Campbell Here To Stay have a close profile.

Radiant Bergamot

7.2

Ferrari · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ferrari Radiant Bergamot is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent built on citrus and green; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is almost never chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. The top notes of ginger, Italian lemon and Calabrian bergamot give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, nutmeg, geranium and rosemary add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and amber settles it onto a woody foundation.

Vanille Patchouli

7.2

Les Senteurs Gourmandes

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Patchouli is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean. It opens with geranium, citrus notes and neroli for a light freshness, then patchouli and Peru balsam bring a spicy, earthy depth at the heart. Tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the base, and a powdery, resinous oriental character runs through the whole scent. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Cedar Creek

7.1

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Brooklyn Soap Company Cedar Creek is a fresh, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring best, and leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters recommend fall and spring, while winter and summer trail behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it fits most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. On character, masculine leads and feminine follows close behind. Fresh, floral and fruity impressions come first, carried by geranium, raspberry and pink grapefruit. In the heart, vetiver, rose and cedarwood set a woody base. Frankincense, patchouli and musk soften the sweet, smoky side at the end. Jeroboam Vespero and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Aoud

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Aoud is a unisex scent led by oud, vetiver and benzoin, running sweet, spicy and smoky. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office sit well behind. It is called unisex, yet most voters read it as masculine. It opens with oregano and bergamot, and the heart holds May rose, geranium and Grasse jasmine. The base is where it settles: oud, vetiver, benzoin and patchouli give it a resinous, earthy depth. Spice and smoke temper the sweetness, leaving an animal edge. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Alpha Aoud and Yves Saint Laurent M7.

Jasoor / جسور

7.8

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Jasoor / جسور is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy start with a sweet, woody base, and it suits spring and fall and relaxed days best. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evenings and nights out also fitting. It gets the most votes as masculine, with modern and feminine votes as well. Riiffs Fareed / فريد and La Rive Extreme Story have a close profile. The top notes are cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and bergamot, so spice and citrus meet in a fresh opening. Tobacco, geranium and lavender make up the heart. Patchouli, leather, tonka bean and vetiver settle it into a sweet, woody base.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.07 - Magic Circus

7.6

MiN New York · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.07 - Magic Circus is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of pink pepper, pineapple and cotton candy to a warm, resinous base of cistus, labdanum and caramel. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot adding a spicy brightness over pineapple and cotton candy. In the heart, cistus, labdanum, geranium and nuts take over, and the scent turns resinous with a hint of smoke. The base of wood splint, caramel and patchouli dries down fruity, gourmand and woody, sweet but kept in balance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either.

Red Shoes

6.8

Jacques Fath · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jacques Fath Red Shoes is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance led by blackcurrant, grapefruit and Damask rose absolute. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, grapefruit, aldehydes and red berries. In the heart, Damask rose absolute meets geranium, pink pepper and ginger, adding a green, spicy edge. The base of musk, patchouli and cashmere wood settles the scent onto a woody, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Over half of voters find it feminine, with many also calling it modern. Mercedes-Benz Sign and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

Cloud 9 (2014)

7.2

Roads · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roads Cloud 9 is a unisex scent that blends chamomile, jasmine and vanilla into a soft, fresh and sweet whole; it has been discontinued. Chamomile leads at the start, then jasmine, lily of the valley, hedione and geranium build a floral heart. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, musk and amber sweeten it and settle into a powdery softness, while a citrus touch and a little spice keep it airy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Though unisex, it mostly reads feminine. Dana Baby Soft (Cologne) and Roads Lights have a close profile.

Ananas Fizz

6.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Ananas Fizz is a fresh, fruity scent built around pineapple and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It is a light perfume, with weak longevity and weak sillage. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. It reads mainly feminine, though some voters see it as masculine. It opens with rum absolute and bergamot, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, pineapple and geranium take over, the fruit's sweetness balanced by a green, floral touch. Vanilla sweetens the base while vetiver adds a woody depth, and a faint spicy note runs through it.

Oud Or

7.4

Houbigant · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Houbigant Oud Or is a sweet, smoky woody fragrance for men that pairs rose, saffron and oud. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mainly masculine and classic. Lattafa Mohra and Penhaligon's As Sawira share a close profile. It opens with rose, orange blossom and raspberry, a floral and fruity sweetness. In the heart, patchouli, labdanum and saffron add a spicy, resinous warmth. As it dries, vanilla, cedarwood, gaiac wood and oud settle the sweetness onto a woody, smoky base.

Vendetta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Valentino · 1991

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Valentino Vendetta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a green chypre for men built around neroli, lavender and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Neroli, lavender and vervain open fresh and bright. In the heart, clove, jasmine, geranium and bay rum add a spicy, floral warmth. Oakmoss, labdanum and patchouli settle into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, with animal and leathery touches rounding out the classic chypre feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, and it is placed anywhere from a night out to the office. Most see it as masculine and classic. Robert Piguet Bandit and Jacomo de Jacomo have a close profile.

Golden Chypre

7.7

Grossmith · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grossmith Golden Chypre is a fresh, green and woody chypre for women, with a citrus opening, and it suits workdays and the milder seasons of spring and fall best. Bergamot, orange, cardamom and nutmeg open it citrusy with a light spice. In the heart, geranium, rose, heliotrope, vetiver and patchouli bring the floral and green side forward. The base of labdanum, amber, musk and woods settles it into a warm, woody chypre. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and business and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and night out close behind. Most call it feminine, and many also find it classic. Eau de Sisley 2 and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

Le Mâle On Board

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a fruity, sweet side and a synthetic sheen; it has been discontinued. Bergamot brings the brightness, geranium adds a green, lightly spicy touch, and tonka bean softens the sweetness and rounds the scent off. The overall feel is fresh and fruity, with a spicy trace underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads masculine and modern. Yves Rocher Hoggar and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Aviator have a close profile.

Nocturnis

7.1

Pineward · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pineward Nocturnis is a unisex scent with a floral, green and woody character, earthy and resinous underneath, and it suits fall and winter best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall, then winter, and leisure and evening wear come up more often than office or a night out. On character, masculine edges slightly ahead, with feminine close behind. Pine, silver fir and juniper give it a forest feel, while oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy base. Sandalwood and amber soften this with a resinous warmth, and chamomile, geranium, lavender and hay add a green, floral touch. Bergamot, carnation and tobacco round out the spicy edges. Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Aēsop Rōzu have a close profile.

Thunder

8.3

French Avenue · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

French Avenue Thunder is a men's fragrance that balances a floral, sweet body with a spicy, woody backbone, finished in a powdery, creamy texture. It opens with pink pepper, elemi resin, lavender and bergamot, which together give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, vanilla milk, iris and geranium soften the scent and move it toward a creamy, powdery tone. Vetiver, tonka bean and cedarwood leave a sweet woodiness underneath. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer gets very few votes. It suits daily wear as well as nights out and evenings. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern side too. Its profile is close to MCM Charming Pup and Lattafa His Confession.