The Perfume Library

Kenzy

7.8

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Swiss Arabian Kenzy is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, sweet body, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with orange, bergamot and lemon, fresh and sharp. In the heart, grape, fig, pomegranate and apricot push it towards a fruity, sweet side. The base of musk, amber and vanilla leaves a gourmand, oriental, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, while winter trails. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear, and also fits the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together. Swiss Arabian Amber and Apricot and Lattafa Ana Abiyedh have a close profile.

Weinstrasse (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Chatillon Lux · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse Eau de Toilette is a green, floral men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and evening wear. Oakmoss and blackcurrant bud set a green, fruity base, while grape and honeysuckle pull it toward the floral side. Iris and sandalwood add a dry, slightly powdery woodiness, and musk and coumarin soften the whole. Fougère and spicy accords, with an animal edge, give it a classic feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Ted Lapidus Création and Luciano Soprani LS have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.

Anemone

7.5

Blackbird · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Blackbird Anemone is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a resinous, woody depth. Honey, plum and grape give the scent its sweet, fruity side, while pink lotus and champagne lighten it with a floral touch. Tobacco, labdanum and styrax draw a spicy, resinous background, softened by ambergris. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine. Contes de Parfums Salalah and Stora Skuggan Thumbsucker have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Terengganu

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu is a resinous, smoky and animalic oud scent, with floral and sweet facets that give it a heavy, oriental character. It is a unisex perfume. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud form a smoky, woody ground, and civet adds an animalic depth. Saffron and clove bring spice, while Bourbon vanilla and cocoa add sweetness. Tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose carry the floral side, and pear lends a soft fruity touch.

V for Vetiver

6.6

Fort & Manlé · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fort & Manlé V for Vetiver is a sweet, spicy woody-earthy scent, made for both men and women, that leans towards evenings and nights out. It is built on a woody, earthy base of oak wood, cedarwood and vetiver. Cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth, while cocoa and vanilla sweeten it. Rose and black cherry bring a fruity floral note that softens the dryness, and frankincense adds a resinous depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for nights out, leisure time and evenings, with office wear well behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Grape Soda

7.1

Lush · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lush Grape Soda is a unisex scent that smells fresh and sweet, with a fizzy, fruity feel close to a grape drink. Longevity and projection are rated good, though the number of ratings is small, so take that with caution. Value for money scores well. There are no season or occasion votes, so it's hard to say when it suits best. Grape, orange and juniper berry read as a single piece, with no split between top and base. Citrus and fresh accords give a bright fruit impression, softened by the sweet, gourmand side. Powdery and synthetic touches add a light, sugary air. Lush Cloudberry and Tromborg Mood have a close profile.

Buenos Aires

6.6

Gallivant · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gallivant Buenos Aires is a unisex scent that opens with a green, fruity freshness and settles into a sweet, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means those impressions are tentative. Voters choose it most for leisure, and it also suits daily and office wear, with evening and night-out use less common. It opens with Paraguayan petigrain and grape, giving a fresh, green fruitiness. Coral tree blossom and maté form the heart. In the base, dulce de leche, tonka bean and leather sweeten the scent, while synthetic and spicy touches soften the leathery depth.

Cheap and Chic - L'Eau

5.7

Moschino · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Cheap and Chic - L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around lily, freesia and rose; it has been discontinued. The top notes are lily, freesia, rose and grape, with the grape lending the florals a fruity lightness. In the heart, orange and aniseed soften the citrus, and the base of vetiver, heliotrope and amber settles it into something powdery and sweet. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that picture is tentative. Its light, floral build reads as feminine. Rochas Désir de Rochas Femme and Gucci Rush 2 have a close profile.

Balos

5.0

Maiora Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maiora Parfum Balos is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that opens with green notes, black pepper and marine notes, with jasmine and white blossoms at its heart. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. It begins with green notes, black pepper and marine notes in a bright, clean opening. In the heart, davana, jasmine, white blossoms and Taif rose add a floral softness, while grape, green apple and red fruits push it towards the fruity side. The base of driftwood, amber, ambroxan and patchouli gives it weight and a synthetic edge. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau Essentielle and Carner Sal y Limón have a close profile.

Ange des Vignes

7.1

Caudalie · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Caudalie Ange des Vignes is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a sweet, fruity softness. Neroli, raspberry, grape and patchouli read together as one whole rather than in layers. Neroli and grape give it a bright floral-fruity line, raspberry adds sweetness, and patchouli tempers that sweetness from the background. Powdery and creamy accords settle it into a soft, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so expect a scent that stays fairly close to the skin without being heavy. The ratings come from few voters, so this impression is tentative. It leans feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Laura Biagiotti Lovely Laura and Dior Miss Dior Chérie.

Blâme & Objurgation

5.9

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

The Unleashed Apothecary Blâme & Objurgation is a unisex scent that sets blackcurrant against oud; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters rate its staying power high, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. It opens with blackcurrant, guava and grape, giving a fruity brightness. The heart brings salt, ebony and oud, and the base holds oud maleki, red wine and blond woods. Woody, earthy and smoky tones settle over the fruit's sweetness, with spicy, animal and leathery touches alongside. Laurent Smal AG I and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Kalakasi Oud have a close profile.

Dubai

8.3

Lost Tribe · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Lost Tribe Dubai is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of grapefruit, yuzu and blackcurrant against the warm woods of sandalwood, amber and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens fruity and citrusy: grapefruit, Japanese yuzu and blackcurrant, with honeysuckle and myrtle alongside. In the heart, vetiver, iris, night-blooming jasmine and sandalwood add a floral, powdery softness. The base of amber, red sandalwood, Atlas cedar and Thai oud turns it sweet, spicy and oriental-woody. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It reads as a rich, warm scent that sits comfortably on both men and women. Roja Parfums Danger and Chanel Coco Noir have a close profile.

Drunken Jade

7.0

Bu Feng

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Bu Feng Drunken Jade is a green, woody unisex scent that opens with grape and aldehydes and centres on styrax, thyme and labdanum. The opening pairs grape with aldehydes for a fruity, lightly sweet brightness. In the heart, styrax, thyme and labdanum pull that sweetness towards a spicy, resinous and animalic side. The base settles on gaiac wood and cedarwood, with the green tone staying in the background throughout. Voters find its longevity good, though the small number of votes makes that a tentative reading. It suits both men and women who want something characterful and a little off the beaten path. Bogue MEM and Blackbird Anemone have a close profile.

Mirabilis

6.8

Coquillete · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Coquillete Mirabilis is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a gourmand sweetness. Bergamot, pineapple and green apple give the opening a fruity brightness, while cocoa and grape start building the sweetness behind it. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, and coffee, birch bark and patchouli bring a woody, spicy depth. The base is led by vanilla, chocolate and white musk, with tree moss and ambergris adding a balanced warmth to the dry-down. Its longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. The sweet, gourmand side makes it easier to wear in cooler weather, and it suits both men and women. Its profile is close to Parfums Vintage Emperor Extrait and Mazzolari Nero.

Princesse Muscat

5.8

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Princesse Muscat is a fresh, citrusy and sweetly fruity women's scent built around bergamot, grapefruit, raspberry and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, raspberry and blackcurrant, which gives a bright, juicy first impression. In the heart, jasmine, rose, orchid and mangosteen add a soft floral layer. The base keeps the sweetness going with grape and raspberry, softened by Indian sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though only a few people have rated them. It is classed as a feminine perfume, and its light, fresh build suggests easy daytime wear. Cacharel Amor Amor (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Club de Nuit Woman (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Be Delicious Electric Loving Glow

5.5

DKNY · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Be Delicious Electric Loving Glow is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, floral and lightly woody character. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. Voters rate both modestly, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough indication. It opens with pineapple, grape and blackcurrant for a juicy, bright fruit start. Jasmine, violet and apricot add a soft floral heart. Amberwood, musk and vanilla dry down into a sweet, woody warmth. Illuminum Tahitian Yuzu and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense have a close profile.

909

7.4

Kohlenstoff¹² · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kohlenstoff¹² 909 is a unisex fragrance that opens with orange, oud and bergamot, reading fruity, sweet and spicy. In the top, orange and bergamot give a bright fruit freshness while oud adds a darker shade. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine and iris; the base brings vanilla, grape and leather. Vanilla and grape sweeten the scent, and leather adds a leathery edge. A synthetic tone also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small. It works equally on men and women. Rasasi Prime and Borntostandout Black Mango have a close profile.

Hayaatim / حياتم

7.6

Lattafa

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Hayaatim / حياتم is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, gourmand base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and voters rate it highly for value, though the small number of votes makes these ratings tentative. Hayaatim / حياتم is positioned as a feminine scent. It opens with grape, pineapple and lime, which give it a fresh, fruity lift, and floral notes form the heart. In the base, musk, sandalwood and caramel build a sweet, woody, gourmand foundation, with spicy and oriental touches among the accords. Its profile is close to Afnan Perfumes 9pm Rebel and La Rive Love Dance.

Mars

8.0

Amaro · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amaro Mars is a unisex perfume that sets a fruity sweetness against a leathery, smoky and resinous depth. It opens with blackberry, pineapple and grape, while Sichuan pepper adds a spicy edge to that fruit. In the heart, damask rose and jasmine sambac bring a floral softness, with leather and oud darkening the mix. The base of amber, osmanthus, oud and patchouli leaves a woody, animal and oriental trail. Voters rate its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Harrods H Mamba and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Majesté have a close profile.

Oud Noir

7.6

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vertus Oud Noir is a unisex fragrance that opens with rhubarb, plum and saffron and settles into oud, vanilla and patchouli, with a fresh, green and woody character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters rate the lasting power highly. It is unisex, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are only indicative. The top notes of rhubarb, plum and lemon give a fresh, fruity start, with saffron adding spice. In the heart, geranium, rose and iris bring a floral softness while cedar lays a woody base. In the base, oud, vanilla and patchouli take over. The accords are fresh, floral, green and spicy.

Dionysian Orgy!

6.4

The Greek Perfumer · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

The Greek Perfumer Dionysian Orgy! is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, citrus sweetness with a leathery, spicy base. It opens with lemon, peach and grape, while peony, violet and suede in the heart add a soft floral note. The base holds musk, vanilla, patchouli and leather; the sweetness stays, drifting towards a leathery dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes so far. Being unisex, it can be tried by anyone. Maison Alhambra Berlinetta and Jusbox Siren & Sailors have a close profile.

Night Dose

7.3

Vertus · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Vertus Night Dose is a unisex fragrance that lays a sweet, spicy, woody oriental line over a floral and fruity body. The top is saffron, grape, mirabelle plum and apple, so the fruit comes first. In the heart, damask rose absolute, jasmine, heliotrope and peach add a soft, powdery, creamy floral feel. The base of tonka bean, cedar, tobacco and amber closes it with a sweet, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex, suited to both men and women. Boucheron Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette) and Gritti Alexandra have a close profile.

Lens Flare

8.1

Siam 1928 · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Siam 1928 Lens Flare is a unisex fragrance that opens on grape and mandarin orange, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, lavender and sunflower, with a fresh, sweet character. In the top, grape and mandarin orange bring a fruity brightness. The heart turns floral and green with orange blossom, lavender and sunflower, and the lavender gives it its fougère edge. In the base, musk and powdery notes soften everything, leaving a sweet, powdery finish. It stays close to the skin, clean and soft. Its profile is close to Jeanne en Provence Iris & Néroli and Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes.