The Perfume Library

Body Paint

7.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Body Paint is a unisex chypre that pairs a fresh, citrusy, green character with spice and a smoky, woody depth. It opens with pear juice, lemon and green pepper, while red chili adds a sharp edge to that fruity freshness. Clove and nutmeg carry the spice through the heart, and oakmoss, cedar and ambroxan settle the scent onto a woody, slightly synthetic base. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good; the sample is small, but most votes on longevity fall on the high side. Its fresh, spicy build reads as masculine and feminine alike. Giorgio Armani Eau pour Homme (2013) and Creed Spice and Wood have a close profile.

Santal 1952

8.8

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jinx Santal 1952 is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that sets several sandalwoods against jasmine, gardenia and Anatolian rose; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, spicy and slightly green with pineapple, cardamom, green pepper and bay leaf. The heart turns creamy and oriental through jasmine sambac, gardenia, frangipani and tobacco. Mysore, Ceylonese and Australian sandalwood meet Mongolian deer musk in the base, leaving an animal, earthy trace. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though few have voted. Its dense, rich character suits bold wear.

Phu Quoc

6.9

d'Annam · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

d'Annam Phu Quoc is a unisex fragrance that opens on green pepper, galbanum and citrus notes and moves into a marine freshness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions it favours, but its fresh character keeps it balanced between masculine and feminine. The top is sharp and green, with green pepper, galbanum and citrus. In the heart, marine notes, orange blossom and lily of the valley soften it in a floral, aquatic direction. Vetiver, cedarwood and amber in the base settle the freshness onto a woody ground.

1881 Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cerruti · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti 1881 Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles from a floral heart into a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool bite of violet leaf, ozonic notes and green pepper. Lavender, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar and amber leaves it earthy, woody and slightly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches along the way. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Dimensione Uomo Sensual Fougère and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

No.47

8.1

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

MAD Parfumeur No.47 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy side with a spicy, floral and woody base. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong. They lean towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings and nights out close behind, and some wear it for business. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. The top opens with saffron, quince, passion fruit and green pepper, fruity freshness meeting spice. In the heart, rose, osmanthus, cardamom and amber add a warm floral touch. The base of patchouli, leather, birch, white musk and sandalwood settles it onto a woody, sweet ground.

Draconis

7.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tiziana Terenzi Draconis is a unisex scent that balances bright citrus with spice, resin and smoky wood, and it suits relaxed days and warmer seasons. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. No season clearly dominates, though spring edges ahead. It is picked most for leisure and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. It opens with Italian neroli, Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit and lemon, a bright citrus layer. Towards the heart, Bourbon geranium, black pepper and green pepper add a dry, spicy greenness. The base settles into an earthy, resinous, smoky woodiness of frankincense, patchouli, vetiver, musk and ambergris.

Cas (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Cas Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a spicy, woody and sweet body. Rose, black pepper and pink pepper lead; in the heart, oud, green pepper and birch wood add a resinous, woody depth. The base of vanilla, ambergris and musk closes it on a powdery, sweet softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Tiziana Terenzi Cas Attar and Arabian Oud Al Fareed have a close profile.

Atlas Wood

7.8

Marrakech Imperial · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Marrakech Imperial Atlas Wood is a unisex scent that sets citrus and green freshness over a floral heart and a woody, slightly sweet base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. No season or occasion votes exist, so there is nothing to say about when it suits best. It carries no gender lean and can be worn by anyone. It opens with bergamot, green pepper and fig leaf, which give it a fresh, green start. In the heart, lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft floral layer, while star anise brings a spicy touch. The base of ambergris, Atlas cedar and sandalwood settles it into a woody, gently sweet finish.

Silver

8.5

Clandestine Laboratories

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clandestine Laboratories Silver is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, resinous and smoky body. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It doesn't lean toward either gender and reads as unisex. Blue lotus, mint and thyme bring coolness, set against pine moss and green pepper. Sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and pine resin build a woody, earthy base, warmed by amber and myrrh. Spicy and animal facets add depth, and the smoky accord shows through.

Pape Satàn / Pepe Nero

7.9

Wally · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Wally Pape Satàn / Pepe Nero is a unisex fragrance that sets the spicy bite of pepper against a woody, earthy base, with a fresh, green side as well. The top brings pimento, pink pepper, black pepper and caraway, so it opens spicy and dry. The heart of patchouli, cedar and nutmeg turns woody and resinous. In the base, white musk, French moss and green pepper sit beneath smoky and leathery shades. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It gets votes for leisure, daily wear and evenings, and it can work in an office too. Hermès Poivre Samarcande and Amouage Purpose have a close profile.

Gong

7.2

January Scent Project · 2021

Citrus · Green · Fruity

January Scent Project Gong is a unisex scent from 2021 that sets citrus and green against spice, fruit and leather; it has been discontinued. Lime and bergamot give it a fresh citrus feel. Ginger, Thai ginger and green pepper add a spicy, slightly sharp greenness, while blueberry brings a soft fruity touch. Leather, sandalwood and amber build a woody, leathery base, softened by violet and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads balanced between masculine and feminine. Mark Birley for Men and D. R. Harris Windsor have a close profile.

Shiso

7.7

Aftelier

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aftelier Shiso is a unisex scent that moves from a sharp opening of green pepper and clove through shiso, pandanus and geranium into oud, patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The green pepper and clove open fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, shiso, pandanus and geranium bring out the floral and herbal side. As it dries, oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous and earthy base, with a touch of sweetness left over. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from few votes. Most voters pick autumn, but the other seasons are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it can be worn without tying it to one gender. Hermès Equipage Géranium and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.

Mikado Bark

6.8

Mihan Aromatics · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mihan Aromatics Mikado Bark is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to an earthy, spicy and woody body. Green pepper, basil and rosemary give it a crisp, leafy start. Soil, cinnamon and oud follow in the heart, and dew drop, cedar and Australian sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody base. The floral and sweet sides stay in the background, with a faintly synthetic edge. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, though the sample is small. It reads equally well on men and women. Lattafa Sheikh Al Shuyukh and Hermès Hiris have a close profile.

Voyage Sport

6.6

Nautica · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nautica Voyage Sport is a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet men's fragrance built around sea air and citrus. Spindrift, sea salt, citrus zest and coriander give it a cool opening. In the heart, green pepper, palm leaf, geranium and apple add a green, fruity softness. Musk, redwood, vetiver and patchouli ground it in a woody base, while the spicy and sweet tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures tentative. It is made for men, and its light, fresh build suits easy everyday wear. Joop! Joop! Jump and Dolce & Gabbana K share a close profile.

Nigredo

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Nigredo is a dark-toned unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green start with smoky, animalic and resinous depth. Oakmoss, opoponax and cognac dominate, while tuberose, osmanthus and rose soften that austerity with a floral sweetness. Frankincense, oud and castoreum leave a smoky, earthy, animalic trail, and vanilla keeps the sweetness warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its dense, woody build suits cooler air. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Dior Oud Ispahan and Electimuss Jupiter have a close profile.

Oeillets Rouges

7.7

DSH Perfumes

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

DSH Perfumes Oeillets Rouges is a fresh, spicy floral built around French carnation, with bergamot and green pepper on top, made for women. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. It can be worn in every season, though autumn, winter and spring lean slightly ahead. Evening, leisure and night-out wear get the most votes. The top opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, green pepper and nutmeg. The heart is floral, with French carnation, beeswax and carnation absolute. The base of myrrh, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery warmth.

Fuchsrot

7.6

Bodé Studios · 2022

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Bodé Studios Fuchsrot is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, violet leaf and green pepper and dries down to leather and vetiver, in a green, woody vein. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these readings are not firm. It suits anyone, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The top notes of lemon, violet leaf, cognac and green pepper give a sharp, green start. In the heart, cypress, iris and mimosa add an earthy softness. The base of leather, vetiver, gaiac wood and tonka bean settles it into something woody, spicy and faintly sweet. Nishane B-612 and Molinard Iris Ardent have a close profile.

Cactus Abduction

7.5

Heretic · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Heretic Cactus Abduction is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy and green character over a sweet, smoky base. The top notes lead with bitter orange and grapefruit, while cedar, carrot seed and cassumunar ginger add a spicy, woody edge to that brightness. In the heart, geranium absolute, prickly pear and green pepper form a floral, fruity and green transition. At the base, benzoin sweetens the scent, and vetiver, patchouli and oud leave a woody, smoky trail. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. It suits both men and women as a unisex scent. Balenciaga Rosabotanica and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Pandora

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Targa / Zola Jesus - Taiga

7.9

Blackbird · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Blackbird Targa / Zola Jesus - Taiga is a unisex scent in which opoponax, cade juniper and sandalwood come first, set in a resinous, smoky, woody register. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Its unisex character means it sits comfortably on either men or women. The scent reads as a single whole: opoponax and cade juniper build a resinous, smoky base, while sandalwood and cedar reinforce the woody side. Black pepper and nutmeg add a spicy edge, and vetiver brings in earthy, green tones. The overall impression is dry, dark and forest-like. Robert Piguet Casbah and Aēsop Miraceti have a close profile.

Black Series - AB

5.4

Blood Concept · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Blood Concept Black Series - AB is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office. Its longevity is rated moderate, though few people have voted on it. The top notes are green pepper, bergamot and methyl pamplemousse, so it opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. Piperonal and mineral notes form the heart, with musk and white woods underneath. Synthetic and animal accents run through it. Ensemble 4 - Free Rider and Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Signature Musc have a close profile.

Kummatty

8.5

Chera People · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chera People Kummatty is a unisex fragrance that pairs the coolness of pine and citrus with the depth of oud and frankincense, fresh yet woody in character. It opens with pine, yuzu, peppermint and green pepper, with kumquat and Fujian cypress adding to the cool, green feel. In the heart, davana, lily and red thyme bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of Thai and Chinese oud, frankincense and tree moss leaves a resinous, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage is strong too; most voters rate longevity high. It reads as unisex. Too few votes have been cast to say which seasons or occasions it leans towards. Heeley Menthe Fraîche and Houbigant Néroli Bleu have a close profile.

Kiani

8.0

Thameen · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Thameen Kiani opens with elemi resin, sage and citron and settles into vetiver and cedar; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. It is unisex. The top pairs elemi resin, sage, citron and green pepper for a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy start. In the heart, ginger, cumin and French lavender add spice alongside a floral side. The base lays down a woody floor of vetiver, cedar and gaiac wood, which musk and sandalwood soften into something powdery, creamy and slightly sweet. Ramón Monegal Siesta and Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique have a close profile.

Veneficium

8.3

Spiritwoods

Fresh · Floral · Green

Spiritwoods Veneficium is a green, smoky unisex fragrance built around cannabis, clove leaf and Canadian hemlock. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent is fresh, green and spicy, with a woody, resinous side from Virginia cedar, papyrus and coumarin. Provençal lavender and herbs add a soft floral touch, while absinth, absinthe wormwood and green pepper keep it sharp and smoky. Mendittorosa North and Atelier Cologne Poivre Electrique have a close profile.