The Perfume Library

374 perfumes

Patchouli de Sumatra

Chopard · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Patchouli de Sumatra is a fresh, earthy unisex fragrance that opens Indonesian patchouli with Calabrian bergamot and kaffir lime. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate to good; with few votes, these ratings are only a tendency. It is unisex, reading neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Fresh, citrusy accords lead, with bergamot and kaffir lime softening the earthy side of the patchouli. In the heart, cardamom, juniper, clary sage and orange add a spicy, green touch. The base settles on geranium and Sumatran patchouli, woody and earthy. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Mon Vetiver have a close profile.

Aruba Gold

7.1

Emper

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Emper Aruba Gold is a fresh citrus scent with a sweet, spicy and powdery gourmand side, made for women. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong; the number of voters is small, but the scores are high on both counts. It is classed as a feminine perfume. The top opens fresh and spicy with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. Towards the heart, amber, cinnamon, pear and green apple bring a fruity sweetness. The base settles on a creamy, woody ground of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and vetiver. It shares a close profile with Emper Zephyr Gold and Xerjoff Erba Gold.

303 Marbre Rouge

7.6

Bon Parfumeur · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 303 Marbre Rouge is a unisex fragrance that moves from a spicy opening of cardamom, pimento and pink pepper into the warmth of patchouli and amberwood. Cardamom, pimento and pink pepper lead; in the heart, patchouli, tolu balm absolute and ylang-ylang turn that spice towards a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of amberwood, musk, vetiver and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy and woody warmth. The overall impression is sweet and spicy, with wood and resin carrying the weight. Its profile is close to Dali Haute Parfumerie Calice de la Séduction Éternelle and Ponsà Xanath.

Chasing Sunsets

6.7

Maison Margiela · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Chasing Sunsets is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character over a sweet, creamy and woody base. Mango and Guatemala cardamom open the composition; the fruity sweetness is balanced by the spiciness of the cardamom. Tuberose in the heart adds a floral, creamy texture. The base holds crystallised moss, vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood: vanilla softens the sweetness while the sandalwood gives a woody depth. The sweet, floral side leads, with the moss staying in the background. Tiziana Terenzi Borea and Xerjoff Coro have a close profile.

Bouquet de Palmyre

6.4

My Exclusive Collection · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

My Exclusive Collection Bouquet de Palmyre is a floral, oriental women's fragrance that opens with cardamom, orange and saffron; it has been discontinued. The top notes are Guatemala cardamom, Brazilian orange, Syrian saffron and Egyptian tagetes, giving the opening a fruity, spicy warmth. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Tunisian myrtle and Egyptian geranium build the floral core, while Somalian frankincense adds a resinous depth. The base rests on Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and French hay, a dry, earthy ground softened by chamomile. It was composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain and released in 2018. Lanselle Coeur and Sisley Soir d'Orient have a close profile.

Signature Seraphim Musk

8.5

Zaharoff · 2025

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Zaharoff Signature Seraphim Musk is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom and settles into black musk, vanilla and leather. It starts fresh but peppery, with Kenyan pink pepper, Italian bergamot and Guatemala cardamom. The heart turns earthy and lightly floral through Moroccan cistus leaf, pink freesia and nagarmotha. In the base, vanilla, black musk, leather and ebony take over, and the scent becomes resinous, smoky and leathery. Oriental and animal touches deepen the woody backdrop without sweetening it. Its profile is close to Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Wood and LM Parfums Hard Leather.

My.Avatar for Man

7.1

Police · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Police My.Avatar for Man is a fragrance for men that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the sweetness of cocoa and rum. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, resins and Italian lemon, so spice, freshness and citrus sit side by side. In the heart, orange blossom, black salt and artemisia add a floral, green touch. The base of cocoa bean, gaiac wood and rum sweetens the scent and leaves a gourmand, woody finish, with aquatic and powdery shades in between. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so treat that as a rough guide. Value for money is rated high. Made for men, it suits someone who likes freshness and sweetness in balance. Perfumes with a close profile include Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Pino Silvestre Selection - Perfect Gentleman.

Signature Seraphim Khus

8.4

Zaharoff · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Zaharoff Signature Seraphim Khus is a dark unisex scent with a spicy, woody and earthy character, backed by smoky and resinous tones. It opens with Himalayan Sichuan pepper, Italian bergamot, Guatemala cardamom and nutmeg, the bergamot lightening the spice a little. The heart brings magnolia, Florentine iris and black truffle, adding a powdery, earthy depth. The base is led by sandalwood, musk, vanilla and Madagascan vetiver; vanilla and musk give a creamy, oriental softness while the woody, leathery and smoky side stays present. Overall it reads dry and warm rather than sweet. Areej Le Doré Manly and Les Ecuadors Patchouli Ancien have a close profile.

Beso de Fuego

5.8

Beso Beach · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Beso Beach Beso de Fuego is a unisex scent with a fresh, spicy character, pairing a citrus brightness with a smoky, woody base. It opens with Madagascar pepper and Guatemala cardamom, a warm but crisp spice start. At the heart, Indian jasmine sambac adds a soft floral touch while frankincense brings out the smoky side. The base settles into Spanish cypress and Virginia cedar, giving the scent a dry, woody finish. The fresh, citrusy feel stays present alongside the wood and smoke throughout.

Meraviglioso

7.6

Pollini Profumi

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Pollini Profumi Meraviglioso is a unisex fragrance that sets a green, fruity brightness on a woody, resinous and smoky base. Its sillage is rated moderate, though only a minority of voters call it strong. The fougère and leathery accords set the character, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The top has Calabrian bergamot, yuzu, mint and cardamom. Black tea, rose and geranium make up the heart. The base settles into patchouli, vetiver, myrrh, leather and vanilla, with the sweetness balanced by woody and earthy tones. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo and Memo Paris Italian Leather have a close profile.

Signature Royale XXX

7.6

Zaharoff · 2022

Masculine

Zaharoff Signature Royale XXX is a masculine fragrance for men that moves from an aromatic, spiced start into a deep, woody and balsamic base; it has been discontinued. The top is citrus notes, bergamot, lavender and Guatemala cardamom, a fresh and aromatic opening. In the heart, Himalayan juniper, Virginia cedar leaf and pimento make it drier and more spiced. The base rests on vetiver, Chinese oud, Australian sandalwood, Indonesian patchouli, cistus, benzoin and musk, giving it a warm, woody, slightly sweet finish.