The Perfume Library

Esencia

7.8

Atelier Vesper · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Atelier Vesper Esencia is a unisex fragrance that sets an opening of pink pepper, nutmeg and cardamom over a smoky, earthy base of vetiver, leather and cedar. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Votes spread evenly across all four seasons, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Italian bergamot lifts the spices at the start, while cumin adds a dry, warm edge. In the heart, labdanum, hay and frankincense bring a resinous, slightly smoky feel. Vetiver, leather and sandalwood leave a woody, earthy trail underneath.

Highlands

7.6

Botanicae Expressions

Floral · Green · Spicy

Botanicae Expressions Highlands is a floral, green and woody unisex scent built around Earl Grey tea, juniper, tuberose and leather. Highlands has good longevity and good sillage, though the ratings come from few votes and are best read loosely. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and winter next and summer trailing. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Earl Grey tea and juniper open it green and spicy. In the heart, tuberose adds a creamy floral note while cedarwood gives a woody frame. The base of musk, leather, oakmoss and hay settles into an earthy, leathery chypre feel.

Malamata

7.5

Roos & Roos · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Roos & Roos Malamata is a unisex fragrance that opens with the cool, sharp greenness of mastic, peppermint and galbanum before settling onto a floral, earthy base. The opening of mastic, peppermint, galbanum and violet leaf is fresh and green. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral note, while absinthe wormwood and sage bring a spicy, herbal edge. The base of ambergris, hay, musk and patchouli leaves a warm, earthy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these ratings with caution. Voters place it mostly in leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as an easy, restrained scent with no lean toward either gender.

Musk Vernaculaire

7.5

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Unleashed Apothecary Musk Vernaculaire is a unisex chypre with animal and leathery undertones set against floral and green sides; it has been discontinued. The top holds ambrette, hay, frangipani and ylang-ylang, while the heart brings amyris, musk and benzoin. Civet, amber and musk settle at the base. Touches of citrus and spice lift this floral, woody, animalic structure a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It reads equally well on men and women and suits the cooler months. Rogue Chypre-Siam and Bogue 20 have a close profile.

Poison Ivy

8.9

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Folkwinds Poison Ivy is a unisex floral built around linden blossom, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac, with a green and spicy edge. It opens with linden blossom, Turkish rose and candied apple, while the two ambergris notes soften the sweetness. In the heart, blue lotus, jasmine sambac, mint and lavender turn the florals greener. The base of hay, tobacco, spices and Thai oud settles it onto a woody, earthy and slightly animalic ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted so far. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued. Lost Tribe Sultry Sambac V2 and Lost Tribe Bruce Wayne have a close profile.

Mhee

5.0

Siam 1928 · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Siam 1928 Mhee is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lime, lemon and bergamot with neroli, honey and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. After the citrus top, the heart brings neroli, ylang-ylang, nutmeg and honey, with floral and spicy sides softened by sweetness. The base settles on vetiver, cedar and cocoa, giving a woody, earthy and slightly smoky ground. Green and gourmand tones balance within the blend. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Pekji Zeybek have a close profile.

A Roll in the Hay

7.2

Alkemia · 2013

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Alkemia A Roll in the Hay is a unisex fragrance built on hay, grass and wildflower honey, reading green and sweet with a gourmand edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and evening wear, with office and night out chosen less often. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Grass and sweet vernal grass give it a green, dry-field feel, and hay adds a rural warmth. Wildflower honey and vanilla leaf soften this into a gourmand sweetness, with poppy staying in the background. The spicy accord keeps the sweetness from turning sugary.

Elevate x Ére

7.0

Ére Studios · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ére Studios Elevate x Ére is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around clove, spicy notes and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume, and no clear lean toward a season or occasion shows. It opens with clove, spice, heliotrope, tonka bean and hay. In the heart, green tea, vanilla and tobacco sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, woody and musky notes settle underneath, leaving a spicy, oriental frame. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Châtelain 22

8.7

Régalien · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Régalien Châtelain 22 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, deepened by spice and wood. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the sample is small, so this is a tentative picture. It sits in the middle on gender, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with sage and roasted almond. The heart brings rosewood, tonka bean and hay, and the base of vanilla, tobacco and musk softens everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Celine Black Tie and Téo Cabanel Café Cabanel have a close profile.

Musc de Java

6.7

Les Néréides

Fresh · Floral · Green

Les Néréides Musc de Java is a fresh, green unisex scent in which fruit and flowers are softened by sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with fruity notes, sage and blackcurrant. At the heart, hay and clover add a green, slightly grassy feel. Musk sits underneath and smooths everything out, while the spicy, woody and powdery sides stay in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Bepolar H21 and Laura Biagiotti Emotion have a close profile.

Orlo

7.6

Mendittorosa · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mendittorosa Orlo is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into oud, leather and smoke. Orlo lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter are close behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and a fair number also wear it to the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and basil for a bright citrus start. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and pink pepper meet the floral tones of neroli and ylang-ylang. The base of oud, rum, hay and leathery notes pulls it towards smoke and leather. Pontaccio 21 and Pineider Cuoio Nobile have a close profile.

Septamber

7.7

Gallagher Fragrances · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallagher Fragrances Septamber is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent with a strong leathery, woody side. Amber, benzoin and vanilla give it a soft, sweet base, while oak wood, leather and tobacco pull that sweetness in a drier, woodier direction. Apricot and maple add a fruity warmth, and Turkish rose and Tunisian neroli keep the floral side in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine and reads closer to classic than modern. Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic and Cognoscenti Scent 19 have a close profile.

Thai Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ensar Oud

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ensar Oud Thai Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex scent built around tobacco, leather and sandalwood. Toffee, cream and vanilla give the tobacco and leather a soft, creamy sweetness. Patchouli, vetiver and hay add an earthy, green edge, while juniper berry and frankincense bring spice and resin. The animal and oriental accords make the whole feel heavy and warm. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It has been discontinued. It reads as a dense, warm profile that suits both men and women.

Mélilot

7.9

L'Occitane en Provence · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Occitane en Provence Mélilot is a floral, sweet scent built around hay and sweet clover, made for women and suited to leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure and everyday use, with fewer choosing it for the office or the evening. It is classed as a women's perfume. The top opens with pear, carrot seed and galbanum, while the heart holds hay, sweet clover and hazelnut leaf. Vetiver, wheat bran and cedarwood dry it down at the base. Floral and gourmand accords carry the sweetness over a creamy, lightly spicy background. One Avenue Jasmine and Elie Saab Girl of Now Lovely have a close profile.

Ab.so.lute.

7.9

Scentologia · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Scentologia Ab.so.lute. is a unisex scent that opens with laurel, sage and cypriol against hay, then settles into tobacco and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though leisure and business are also possible. It starts with the spicy, woody dryness of laurel, sage, cypriol and hay. The heart brings white blossoms, gurjum balsam, gaiac wood and vanilla, moving the scent towards floral and sweet. The base of tobacco, musky notes, tonka bean and amber leaves a warm, oriental finish.

Atlas

6.6

Laboratory Perfumes · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Laboratory Perfumes Atlas opens with cinnamon, black pepper and rum and settles into tobacco, vanilla and amber, a sweet, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. Atlas has moderate longevity and sillage. Voters pick it most for evenings, leisure time and nights out, and less for daily or office wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cinnamon, black pepper, ginger and rum give the top a spicy warmth, while orange and raisin add a fruity sweetness. Tobacco and lavender come forward in the heart. In the base, vetiver, vanilla, tonka bean and amber settle it onto a sweet, woody, slightly smoky ground.

Bronze

7.2

Balmain · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Balmain Bronze is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, powdery and smoky warmth. Most voters pick winter and fall for Bronze, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex too. Jasmine, cedar, patchouli, tobacco, black pepper and hay run together in the scent. A floral and green base is softened by sweetness, while the spice and wood give it an earthy, lightly smoky feel.

Poudre de Liberté

7.2

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Poudre de Liberté is a powdery, creamy feminine scent that sets a floral heart of iris, jasmine and honey on a sweet base of hay and vanilla. It opens with fresh, fruity and spicy notes alongside candied coconut. In the heart, iris, jasmine, rose and honey come forward, soft and sweet. The base of hay, patchouli, heliotrope, vanilla and ylang-ylang rounds it out with a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in winter and fall, then spring, and pick it for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most also read it as feminine and classic. Annayake Tomo Her Intense and Maison Incens Rose Umeii have a close profile.

Toscanello

6.9

Profumi del Forte · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Profumi del Forte Toscanello is a unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet, gourmand character, softened by spicy and woody edges. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it's hard to say when it suits best, but it reads as equally at home on men and women. It opens with bergamot, cocoa, coffee, rum and milk, where bitter coffee meets creamy milk. The heart brings tobacco, tea, honey and hay forward. The base of cedarwood, musk, vanilla and amber closes it in a sweet, woody warmth. Pana Dora Moonlight and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild have a close profile.

Yaaseen x Lost Tribe - Night

8.1

Lost Tribe · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lost Tribe Yaaseen x Lost Tribe - Night is a unisex resinous, oriental scent that lays sweet, spicy and smoky tones over a floral and woody body; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, turmeric, mimosa and violet leaf, a spicy-green start. In the heart, tobacco, two kinds of rose and hinoki cypress take the lead, the rose sweetness balanced by smoky tobacco. The base leaves a woody, resinous warmth built on Atlas cedar, myrrh, Borneo oud and labdanum. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and although the number of votes is small, they point the same way. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather and evenings. It sits equally well on women and men. Lost Tribe Night V2 and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Green Absinth

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Green Absinth is a unisex scent that pairs the green, fresh notes of absinth, galbanum and lemon with the warmth of vetiver and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter chosen by very few. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, while evening and office also get votes. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens fresh, green and citrusy with palmarosa, absinth, galbanum and lemon. The heart brings vetiver, heliotrope and hay, giving a woody, lightly spicy feel. In the base, benzoin, tropical woods and vanilla soften it with a resinous sweetness. The Dua Brand Enchantment and Lingua Planta Repel have a close profile.

Agartha

6.8

April Aromatics · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

April Aromatics Agartha is a unisex fragrance built around mimosa absolute, honey and patchouli, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by a woody, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that, so treat it with some caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with mimosa absolute and fruity notes, which give a floral, fruity sweetness. The heart moves into honey, hay and cardamom, adding a gourmand, spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, labdanum, oud and tobacco leaf settles it onto a woody, resinous, earthy ground, with a green note staying in the background. Its profile is close to Wild Veil Space Booze and MiN New York Shaman.

Watercolor

8.1

Toskovat' · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Toskovat' Watercolor is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green character with floral, fruity and sweet tones; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, so it suits anyone who likes a fresh, green-sweet style. Fig, peach skin and honey build a sweet, fruity base. Iris, daisy, mimosa and narcissus bring the floral side, while grass and sage carry the green, fresh side. Hazelnut, dry woods and hay dry out that sweetness. Goutal Petite Chérie and Yves Saint Laurent Lavallière have a close profile.

Genders

7.2

De Gabor

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

De Gabor Genders is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, saffron and clove and moves toward vanilla, tonka bean and oud. The top notes bring mandarin orange, saffron, clove and cinnamon, with the spice clear from the first moment and Calabrian bergamot lifting it slightly. In the heart, jasmine, rose and tuberose form a floral layer that tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten. The base leans on white leather, musk and oud, leaving a powdery, creamy, leathery oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evenings and nights out, with some wearing it for leisure. It reads as unisex, sitting equally well on men and women. Xerjoff Opera and Franck Muller Aeternitas have a close profile.