The Perfume Library

Dubai Emerald

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2015

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bond No. 9 Dubai Emerald is a unisex fragrance that sets a spicy opening of saffron and rose over a resinous, woody and earthy base. The top holds saffron, hyssop and rose; in the heart, balsam, gurjum balsam and orris root pull it towards a resinous, powdery side. The base rests on patchouli, amber, cypriol, leather and sandalwood, and as it dries the woody, earthy side takes over. The overall feel is oriental and floral, with a synthetic edge in the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it may feel heavy to anyone wanting something discreet. The number of votes is small, though, so that rating is tentative. Its profile is close to Karakash Mystic Desert and Pekji Ruh.

Sessile

8.5

Mellifluence Perfume

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Mellifluence Perfume Sessile is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that opens on hyraceum and key lime and deepens into white oud, vetiver and mushroom absolute; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate, so it is noticed up close rather than across a room. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. The opening is carried by hyraceum and key lime. In the heart, white oud, vetiver, muhuhu and gurjum balsam build a woody frame. The base of mushroom absolute, Indian oud, Cambodian oud, oakmoss and labdanum gives an earthy, resinous, smoky floor, with sweet and spicy touches staying in the background.

Organ #5

7.6

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Organ #5 is a unisex fragrance with a floral, powdery face over a spicy, woody and resinous core. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to a particular time of year; it reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. The top holds ivory, cistus and black amber, which bring out the resinous and powdery side. In the heart, cypriol and gurjum balsam add a woody, balsamic depth. The base of cypress, clove and geranium brings spice and a floral touch together as it dries.

Voyage Nocturne

6.7

Maïssa · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maïssa Voyage Nocturne is a unisex scent that carries the sweet, fruity opening of strawberry, caramel and raspberry into a floral, spicy heart and a vanilla base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these figures are no firm measure. It is unisex in character, and its sweetness suggests it sits more comfortably in cooler weather and evenings. The opening leans clearly sweet and fruity, with strawberry, caramel and raspberry in front. In the heart, neroli, rose, ylang-ylang and cinnamon add a floral and spicy layer, while sandalwood and blond woods set a woody ground. In the base, musk, ambroxan and vanilla soften everything. Bon Parfumeur 203 Framboise Vanille Mûre and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Jannah (Perfume Oil)

7.4

Al Haramain

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Jannah is a unisex perfume oil with a floral and woody character, edged with spicy and resinous tones. At the heart, spicy notes, ylang-ylang, rose and geranium set a floral, green frame. The base is led by patchouli, sandalwood, musk and oud, while oriental notes and gurjum balsam add a resinous, earthy and slightly animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its dense, oriental profile suits unisex wear.

Oud Star / Oudh Star

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Star / Oudh Star is a sweet, resinous and smoky oud for anyone, carrying a warmth that leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters split it almost evenly between leisure, evening, daily wear and nights out, with the office trailing. It has been discontinued. It opens with gurjum balsam and lily of the valley; Indonesian oud, tolu balm and tonka bean take the heart. The base settles into oud, musk, vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood. A spicy, creamy and leathery side mixes with earthy, animal tones. Xerjoff Malesia and Rogue Derviche have a close profile.

Black Pepper | Cashmere | Lemonwood

6.3

Korres · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Korres Black Pepper | Cashmere | Lemonwood is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bright tangerine, lemon and grapefruit against the spice of black pepper and cardamom. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters find it wearable in every season, with autumn and spring slightly ahead. It reads masculine. The top opens fruity and fresh with tangerine, pineapple, lemon and grapefruit. Black pepper, cardamom and lavender bring a spicy warmth through the heart. The base settles on patchouli, cedarwood and cashmere, giving it a woody, earthy and faintly leathery footing, with a sweet, synthetic edge in the background.

Oscent White

7.9

Alexandre.J

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Alexandre.J Oscent White is a men's perfume that pairs a sweet, spicy and woody character with smoky, earthy and animal shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. There are no season or occasion votes, so little can be said about those, but its dense, resinous build suits those who like heavy, warm scents. Gurjum balsam opens it, and the heart brings patchouli, elemi resin and sandalwood. In the base, musk, labdanum and vanilla sweeten and soften the scent. The overall impression is oriental, woody and slightly smoky. François Delì Habitude de l'Est and Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber have a close profile.

Red

6.6

Camp David · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Camp David Red is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody tones running alongside that bright core. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate; with few ratings so far, these figures are a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It reads as masculine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, then Tunisian rosemary, cardamom and gurjum balsam form a spicy, resinous heart. Vetiver, cashmere and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, earthy base. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique and Zirh Ikon have a close profile.

Musk Exhibited

7.9

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Floral · Animal · Creamy

The Unleashed Apothecary Musk Exhibited is a unisex fragrance that sets floral and animal accords on a creamy base, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No season or occasion votes exist, but the scent is built to sit comfortably on men and women alike. Tuberose, Vietnamese frangipani and pink lotus carry the floral side. Ambrette and Siberian musk soften them into a creamy, slightly animalic warmth, while Gurjum balsam adds a resinous depth. Fragonia™ rounds out the blend. Its profile is close to La Via del Profumo Feromone pour Femme and Jinx Kada.

Lâme du Musc

7.6

Barzakh · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Barzakh Lâme du Musc is a unisex scent that sets citrus and floral freshness against resin, honey and musk warmth, sweet with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, it is hard to pin to one setting, and as a unisex scent it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It opens fresh and floral with blood orange, chamomile, tagetes and orange blossom. The heart turns sweet and resinous with vanilla, honey, copaiba balsam and French oak wood. The base adds a creamy, animalic depth through vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, Thai oud and Mongolian musk. Zoologist Bee and Dixit & Zak Anbar have a close profile.

Gethsemane

8.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Gethsemane is a unisex fragrance built around leather, olive, cedar and frankincense, reading green, woody and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough indication. It is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. A green, spicy streak comes from basil, laurel and clove. Over it sits a leathery, animal and resinous weight, while vetiver and oud deepen the woody, earthy side. It is smoky and dry rather than sweet.

F. da Montefeltro

8.3

V Canto · 2021

Woody · Oriental · Earthy

V Canto F. da Montefeltro opens with Sicilian grapefruit and Bulgarian lavender, then settles into a woody, earthy base of patchouli, sandalwood and oud; it is a unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not a firm measure. Its unisex profile lets it sit comfortably on either men or women. In the top, grapefruit, blackcurrant and peach give a fruity brightness, while lavender adds a fougère edge. The heart brings magnolia, ylang-ylang and iris for a soft floral touch. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and cedar join the oriental warmth to a woody frame.

Oud Mafia

7.7

Morph · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Morph Oud Mafia is a unisex scent that sets oud and frankincense in a spicy, resinous, smoky frame. Its longevity and sillage both rate as strong, though few people have voted so far, so those ratings are still tentative. It is built for men and women alike, with no leaning to either side. The top notes of white thyme, saffron blossom and nutmeg give a spicy opening. At the heart, oud, frankincense, gurjum balsam and cistus form a resinous, smoky body. Vetiver and Sumatran patchouli lay a woody base underneath, while sweet and creamy touches soften the heavy texture. Mauboussin Cristal Oud and Ex Nihilo Oud Vendôme have a close profile.

Exotic 3

8.2

The Dua Brand

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Dua Brand Exotic 3 is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance led by sandalwood, saffron and benzoin. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is a men's fragrance, and its dense, heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings best. Saffron and cardamom give it a spiced warmth, while leather and cedar set that on a smoky, dry base. Benzoin, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous weight, with patchouli and ambergris adding depth. Rose and bergamot soften the harder edges a little. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Dubai Black Sapphire

6.9

Bond No. 9 · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bond No. 9 Dubai Black Sapphire is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, spicy core in woody, oriental and animal tones. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. With no season or occasion votes, nothing more can be said about when to wear it; it is clearly not tied to one gender. It opens with saffron, beeswax and neroli, and the heart brings pepper, cedarwood, gurjum balsam and Turkish rose. The base of vetiver, oud, Siam benzoin, tolu balm and sandalwood settles it onto a woody, balsamic ground. Le Labo Rose 31 and Héritage Berbère Basra have a close profile.

Nabeel

8.4

Nabeel

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nabeel Nabeel is a floral, spicy unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and saffron beside honey and vetiver. It opens with lemon, bergamot and saffron alongside white blossoms, then the heart of rose, honey and cardamom turns sweet and warm. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and leather gives it a woody, resinous footing. Chypre and animalic tones deepen its floral and green side. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards evening and night out, though daily and business wear get a share too. Nabeel Hawass and Nabeel Touch Me have a close profile.

Infinitoud

7.9

Bō · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Bō Infinitoud is a unisex fragrance that opens on peyote, myrrh and vetiver and runs down to oud and frankincense, in a spicy, woody register. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine, and its woody, resinous character suits those who like dry, heavy scents. Value for money is rated low. Peyote, myrrh and vetiver give the opening an earthy, dry feel. In the heart, patchouli, black pepper and cedarwood build a spicy woody core. At the base, frankincense, oud and gurjum balsam leave a resinous, slightly leathery and animal depth. Khalis Black Oud and Le Labo Oud 27 have a close profile.

Leather in Armagnac

7.2

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Scents of Wood Leather in Armagnac is a fresh, green and spicy leather scent, led by cypriol, Madagascar pepper and leatherwood, that suits men and women alike. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole from start to finish. Cypriol and gaiac wood set a woody, leathery ground, while Madagascar pepper and Sri Lankan cardamom add spice. Green violet and French lavender keep it green and fresh, softening the leather without weighing it down. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean most towards leisure wear, with night out, evening, daily and business use close behind. As a unisex scent it fits both men and women. Sora Dora PROXL3M and Memo Paris Sicilian Leather have a close profile.

Timeless Desire

8.0

Monkoku · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Monkoku Timeless Desire is a warm unisex fragrance where floral, spicy and resinous accords meet a woody base. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage strong, so it makes itself known from the first hours. Its rich, full build points to cooler weather and evening wear. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with fig, saffron, honey and violet, with sage drying them slightly. In the heart, nutmeg, osmanthus, jasmine and rose add a warm floral note. The base of whisky, leather, oud, vanilla and cinnamon leaves a resinous, sweet and spicy trail. Nishane Nefs and Scentiments Honey Oud have a close profile.

Holy Champa

7.3

Antoine & Lili

Fresh · Floral · Green

Antoine & Lili Holy Champa is a perfume for women that sets a fresh floral opening of neroli and magnolia against incense stick and jasmine, then settles on a warm base of gurjum balsam and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the few votes behind these ratings make them tentative. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Neroli and magnolia give it a fresh, slightly green floral start. In the heart, incense stick and jasmine add a smoky, spicy edge. Gurjum balsam, amber and frankincense then carry it into a sweet, woody, oriental warmth.

Nomad

8.2

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Nomad is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with raspberry, apple and black pepper, moves through jasmine and iris, and settles on vetiver and vanilla. The opening pairs raspberry, apple, bergamot and ginger for a bright, fruity feel. In the heart, jasmine and iris add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, cedar, vanilla and honey grounds it in a woody, sweet finish, with citrus and spice running through the whole. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, and they score its value for money highly. The fresh, sweet character suits everyday wear. Jaguar Classic Gold and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Cy

7.8

Zanini

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zanini Cy is a unisex scent with a green, woody and earthy character, leaning dry, resinous and spicy. Its notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Cork, oak wood, Virginia cedar and Scots pine build a dry, timbered foundation. Cypress and loam add a green, earthy tone, while frankincense and Somalian myrrh give it a resinous depth. Long pepper, clove and raisin bring a spicy, faintly sweet warmth. Nissaba Sulawesi and Robert Piguet Casbah have a close profile.

Serafimi

7.0

Adi ale Van · 2023

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Serafimi is a unisex scent that balances a smoky, earthy, animalic woodiness with a fresh, airy edge. It has been discontinued. The scent reads as a single piece: tar, soil and stone set a hard, mineral ground, while aged wood and patchouli add woody depth. Civet brings an animal warmth, and amber and gurjum balsam give a resinous softness. The air accord and leaves lay a fresh breath over all that weight, and ambergris rounds off the edges.