The Perfume Library

Visionary

8.4

Alexandria Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Alexandria Fragrances Visionary is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and spice lead, suited to daytime wear in warm weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Although it is unisex, half of the voters find it masculine. Bergamot, lemon and orange set the fresh citrus tone, while neroli softens it. Ginger and cinnamon add a warm, spicy edge. Black tea, ambroxan and gaiac wood ground the blend in a woody, gently sweet base. Victory Radiant and Sorvella Neroli & Citron have a close profile.

Pétale Noir

7.4

Agent Provocateur · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets fresh lotus, magnolia and mandarin against a base of leather, tobacco and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works in the daytime. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens light and fresh with mandarin orange, bergamot and violet leaf. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and orris root turn it floral and powdery. As it dries, leather, tobacco, patchouli and amber take over, pulling it towards smoky, woody and slightly sweet.

L'Eau Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Carven · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carven L'Eau Intense Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, Italian lemon and grapefruit, then turns green with lavender and birch leaf. The opening is led by mint and citrus, with lemon and grapefruit keeping it fresh. In the heart, lavender and birch leaf add a green, lightly floral touch, with an aquatic coolness running through it. The base brings ginger and cardamom for spice, while cedarwood and woods give it a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Its character is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Cerruti 1881 Sport and Perry Ellis 360° for Men have a close profile.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

Nutmeg & Ginger

6.6

Jo Malone · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built on ginger, nutmeg and a woody base; it has been discontinued. Ginger gives a bright, citrusy opening, and nutmeg in the heart softens the spice. Sandalwood and cedarwood leave a woody, faintly powdery base, with the freshness running through the whole wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, which puts it in between.

Noir Premier - Fruits du Mouvement 1977

6.8

Lalique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lalique Noir Premier - Fruits du Mouvement 1977 is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper, ginger and mandarin orange and moves into a sweet, fruity heart of prune and jasmine absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. In the character votes, feminine comes first and modern second. The top notes put pepper and ginger over the mandarin. In the heart, prune, fruity notes and jasmine absolute add a floral, gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, amber and cashmeran settles it onto a warm, woody ground, and a synthetic sheen shows among the accords. Ghost Moonlight and Jimmy Choo Illicit have a close profile.

Sixth Floor

8.4

Xerjoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Sixth Floor is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to leisure days and evenings out, pairing fresh citrus and a creamy floral heart with a sweet base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It can also be worn in fall and winter, though most votes lean towards the warmer seasons. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Ginger, eucalyptus and bergamot, together with blood orange and mandarin orange, open with a bright, green-tinged citrus. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and orange blossom lay down a creamy floral layer. Tobacco, patchouli, amber and chocolate carry it into a sweet, spicy warmth.

Portofino Noir

8.3

Riiffs

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Riiffs Portofino Noir is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a spicy, woody sweetness. Grapefruit, basil and coriander give it a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, ginger, orange blossom and cardamom bring the spice forward, with a creamy softness running through. The base of tobacco, cedar and amber leaves it sweet, oriental and woody. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and also finds a place in daily wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Alexandria Fragrances Ovation and The Dua Brand 1 and Only have a close profile.

L'Interdit Parfum

7.2

Givenchy · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a creamy feel and a spicy edge, leaning towards evenings and the cooler months. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though daily wear is not far off. It reads feminine, and many also call it modern. It opens with nashi pear and ginger for a fruity lift. The heart is a dense bouquet of jasmine sambac, mimosa, tuberose and orange blossom, and bitter almond pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. In the base, vetiver, benzoin and patchouli leave a warm, resinous trail. Xerjoff 400 and Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum Intense have a close profile.

Manoa

7.3

Memo Paris · 2010

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Memo Paris Manoa is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Ginger, bergamot and lemon give it a bright opening, then tonka bean, iris and cypress absolute pull it towards a powdery, woody side. Labdanum, opoponax and vanilla leave a sweet, gourmand and smoky warmth in the base.

Askew

7.4

Humięcki & Graef · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Humięcki & Graef Askew is a fragrance for men that sets the brightness of grapefruit and ginger against the smoky, leathery edge of birch tar and leather. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence: grapefruit and ginger give a fresh citrus lift, cardamom adds spice, and vetiver lays down a green, woody footing. Birch tar and leather leave a smoky, resinous shadow, while mimosa softens that hardness a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and business wear. Most voters find it masculine. Uncut Gem and Super 8 have a close profile.

Narcos'is

7.7

Vertus · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vertus Narcos'is is a unisex scent built around coffee, mandarin orange and ginger, with a fresh, citrusy and gourmand character. It opens with coffee, rhubarb, mandarin orange and cardamom, where citrus and spice meet a slightly green freshness. In the heart, ginger, amber and mango soften the sweetness, and vetiver, peach and ambergris leave a woody, fruity finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Fall and spring lead, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Fragrance World King and Giorgio Armani Eau d'Arômes have a close profile.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

Narcisse Taiji

7.3

Atelier Materi · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Atelier Materi Narcisse Taiji is a fresh, green floral that picks up spice, earth and leather along the way. It is unisex and leans towards spring and relaxed daytime wear. Ginger, tuberose and pear open both fresh and fruity. In the heart, narcissus sits with hay and bran absolutes, which add a green, earthy tone, and the base of leather, patchouli and musk leaves a creamy, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business wear leading the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though a fair share see it as masculine. Fragrance Du Bois Siberian Rose and Motif Olfactif Mon Oasis have a close profile.

Change The Flow

7.9

Iceberg · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Iceberg Change The Flow is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men, with a fruity, gourmand and woody character edged with leather, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Ginger, saffron and bitter orange open it with a spicy, slightly tart fruitiness. In the heart, tobacco and leather take over, softening the sweetness and laying a darker ground. It dries down on cedarwood, sandalwood and amber, a warm, woody and oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter; night out and evening lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear behind them. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Charriol Royal Leather and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.

Saheb Intense / صاحب

8.1

Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense / صاحب is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall; winter gets little support. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with a cool bergamot and mint freshness. The heart brings ginger, lavender and black tea, while green, aquatic and floral tones dominate the accords. In the base, ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon pull it towards a spicy, earthy finish.

Dark Temptation (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Axe · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Axe Dark Temptation Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand-leaning men's scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters wear it for leisure, evenings and daily use, and pick autumn first, then winter and spring. It reads modern and masculine. It opens fruity and lightly spicy with cherry, pear, coriander and ginger. Red pepper, sage and basil keep the heart spicy, and the base turns warm and sweet with vanilla, chocolate, amber and cream. The overall feel is synthetic, sweet and fruity.

Bear

7.5

Wolf Brothers · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wolf Brothers Bear is a woody, spicy men's scent that sets the resinous coolness of fir and pine against the sweetness of honey and propolis. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. It opens with fir, pine, ginger and cinnamon; honey, iris and propolis add a soft sweetness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla dries down warm, leaving an animal, resinous trail. It shares a close profile with Oajan and Velvetine.

Exquisite Musk

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk is a unisex scent built on musk, patchouli and oud, with rose and spice resting on a sweet, powdery base. After an opening of ginger, the heart brings rose, cinnamon and nutmeg to the front. The base gathers musk, patchouli, labdanum, oud and benzoin, and the animalic notes give it a warm, creamy, slightly oriental feel. The floral and sweet sides dominate, balanced by spice and woody tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads a little more feminine, though it suits men as well. Monolab Black Star and Régalien Kashmeran have a close profile.

Chocolat Amère

7.0

Il Profvmo · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Il Profvmo Chocolat Amère is a sweet, gourmand scent that pairs cocoa with jasmine and rose; it has been discontinued. Ginger, nutmeg and galbanum open on a spicy, slightly green note. In the heart, cocoa, jasmine and rose take over, with the floral side softening the cocoa's sweetness. Frankincense and sandalwood leave a woody, powdery, smoky warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Though marketed as masculine, voters read it as feminine and masculine in almost equal measure. Criminal Elements Glimmer and Trussardi Python have a close profile.

Gingembre

7.5

Molinard · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Molinard Gingembre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, spicy and woody touches, that suits spring and summer days. The top notes are mandarin orange, vervain and bergamot, so it opens bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, nutmeg, jasmine and ginger bring spice. The base of amber, vetiver and woody notes dries down warm and dry, giving the scent a steady footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet and Cartier Déclaration Cologne have a close profile.

Strawberry Pool

7.0

Sãlum · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Sãlum Strawberry Pool is a fresh, aquatic and sweet unisex scent that sets strawberry against chlorinated pool water, best suited to summer and spring days. The top is ginger, woodland strawberry, strawberry and pink pepper, so the fruit is sweet while the ginger and pepper add a slight bite. At the heart, aquatic notes and chlorine give it a poolside feel. The base of ambrette seed, amber and suntan lotion leaves a creamy, synthetic warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, night out and daily wear leading the occasions. It leans a little feminine but reads as unisex. Davidoff Cool Water Intense and Clean Sunkissed Skin have a close profile.

Homa

7.6

Prin · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Homa is a smoky, earthy unisex fragrance that sets goatskin, hay absolute and Indian oud against spices and white flowers. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters most often call it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are not rare. Goatskin, civet and hyraceum give it an animal depth, while hay, mushrooms and ash tree lay an earthy, woody base. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring spicy warmth, and jasmine, tuberose and champaca soften the floral side. Frankincense and myrrh add a dark, resinous smokiness. Parfum Prissana Thichila and The Fragrance Engineers Sohrab have a close profile.

Fugit Amor

7.7

Jul et Mad · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jul et Mad Fugit Amor is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody character, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones. It opens with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper, while elemi resin adds a fresh edge. Carnation takes the middle, and vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber settle into a warm, woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. Voters split between feminine and masculine. Indult My Ju-Ju and Acca Kappa Volata have a close profile.