The Perfume Library

Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. The scent is built on saffron, Virginia cedar, Hedione and Ambroxan. Sweet, gourmand tones meet a floral base, while the spicy and woody side is softened by a creamy feel. It has a clearly synthetic, airy quality without feeling heavy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads slightly more feminine, yet sits comfortably on men and women alike. Asabi № 2 Intense and Zara Red Temptation Men have a close profile.

Side Effect

8.5

Initio · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Initio Side Effect is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around vanilla, rum and cinnamon. Vanilla and rum give it a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while cinnamon and saffron add a warm spiciness on top of it. Sandalwood lays down a woody base and tobacco carries the smoky side. Hedione softens the whole mix a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer is rarely chosen. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum and French Avenue After Effect have a close profile.

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017)

8.3

Dior · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with a spicy, resinous warmth underneath, made for men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter close behind, and place it mostly at the office, in daily wear and for leisure, with evenings a fair match too. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens on orange and Calabrian bergamot. The heart brings Hedione, wild flowers and lavender absolute, and the base of vetiver, star anise, cinnamon, labdanum and Philippine elemi adds woody, spicy, resinous depth.

Psychedelic Love

8.1

Initio · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Psychedelic Love is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. It is sold as unisex, though voters read it as mostly feminine. Rose and heliotropin draw a floral, powdery frame; vanilla and almond carry it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Patchouli and myrrh add a woody, spicy depth, while bergamot and hedione lift that richness slightly. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Aphrodisiac and Fragonard Rose Ambre.

Narcotic Delight

7.9

Initio · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Narcotic Delight is a unisex scent where fruity cherry sweetness meets the smoky warmth of tobacco and cognac, with a strong gourmand streak. Cherry and vanilla give it a creamy, sugary body. Cognac and tobacco pull that toward a smoky, woody tone, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice to temper the sweetness and hedione lifts the blend slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Initio Side Effect and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Chrome (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Azzaro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, ginger and grapefruit in a bright citrus layer. Aniseed, musk and hedione soften that brightness in the heart, while amber, precious woods, lichen and maté leave a woody, slightly green base. Aquatic and spicy accents round out its character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and about half of voters call it masculine. Cuba Prestige Black and Azzaro Chrome Summer 2014 have a close profile.

2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo

8.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, while daily and business wear aren't far off. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute alongside green notes. The heart carries magnolia, rose and orchid for the floral side, with cinnamon and pimento adding spice. In the base, oud, vetiver and labdanum settle into a warm, sweetish woodiness, softened by musk and ambergris. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum has a close profile.

L'Eau d'Hiver

7.9

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle L'Eau d'Hiver is a fresh, floral scent with a green, powdery and faintly creamy softness, worn as a unisex fragrance. It reads as a single piece: heliotrope and iris build a powdery, creamy base, hawthorn and hedione keep the floral side open and airy, and bergamot adds a light brightness on top. Sweetness never dominates, and the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Despite the name, most voters pick spring, with the other seasons close behind, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. L'Erbolario Iris and Zara Romance d'Iris have a close profile.

Ginger

8.6

Widian · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Widian Ginger is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with floral, lightly sweet and spicy touches resting on a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine leads the votes, followed by modern. It opens with the brightness of lemon, bergamot and ginger. Violet and magnolia give the heart a soft floral turn, and sandalwood, patchouli and Ambrox close it on a warm, woody base. Moudon Eclipse and Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Aqua Media Cologne Forte

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, vervain and matcha. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with autumn far behind. Daily wear, leisure, work and sport lead, while evenings and nights out are rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays light yet noticeable. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though the two are close, which puts it somewhere in between. Bergamot and vervain give a clean citrus feel, while matcha and fennel add a green, slightly fruity edge. The aquatic side deepens the coolness, and musk and hedione smooth everything into one soft blend. The result is crisp, dry and unsweetened.

Escentric 02

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 is a fresh, citrus-and-green unisex scent with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes are split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with juniper berry, bergamot, mandarin orange and lime for a bright citrus start. The heart brings freesia, pink pepper, ginger and orris root, a floral and lightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and ambroxan settle it onto a soft, woody footing.

Escentric 01

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that opens on pink pepper, lime and aldehydes and rests on ISO-E-Super and muscone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, with feminine not far behind. It opens bright and clean: pink pepper's spice and lime's sharpness meet the aldehydes. In the heart, orris root and Hedione soften the edges. In the base, frankincense, mastic, ISO-E-Super and muscone take over, settling into a dry, woody warmth with a distinctly synthetic touch.

Lady Vengeance

7.2

Juliette Has A Gun · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and slightly earthy backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters find it feminine. Lavender and bergamot give a fresh opening. The heart holds Bulgarian rose and Moroccan rose, while patchouli adds a woody, earthy depth to the floral body. White musk, ambroxan and vanilla soften and sweeten the dry-down.

Uomo? (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Moschino · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Moschino Uomo? Eau de Toilette is a light, clean scent for men that suits spring and summer and easy daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead, while evening and night out come well behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with modern and classic votes close to each other. It opens with kumquat, coriander and Brazilian rosewood, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, cinnamon leaf adds spice, while cyclamen and clary sage give a soft floral touch. The base rests on amberwood, cedar and musk, woody and lightly sweet, with the solar note adding warmth.

Ardent (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Boadicea the Victorious · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Ardent Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, pairing floral and spicy notes with a sweet, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Evening and night-out wear lead the votes, spring draws a fair share, and summer trails far behind. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with Turkish rose, saffron and coriander, then moves into a softer floral heart of beeswax, jasmine and rose. The base is dominated by oud, vanilla, benzoin, patchouli and amber, drying down sweet, woody and resinous. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

4. Montabaco Intensivo

8.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne 4. Montabaco Intensivo is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with the earthy, leathery tones of suede, tobacco and moss. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick spring and autumn, wearing it for leisure, daily use and the office. Votes lean masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Juniper, cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute give a bright, spicy start. Tea, violet and rose soften the heart with a green touch. Suede, tobacco, moss and sandalwood settle into a woody, leathery base. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Extrême and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

Sublime / Aura Sublime

8.3

Aura Perfume · 2015

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Aura Perfume Sublime / Aura Sublime is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and ambergris. Lemon and bergamot open it brightly; in the heart, hedione and orris butter turn that into a powdery softness. The base is led by benzoin, vanilla absolute, tonka bean, musk and ambergris, and it settles into a gourmand, spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out, and can also be worn to the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Xerjoff Naxos and Sulmona Essenza Cubano have a close profile.

Verano / Montabaco Verano

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ormonde Jayne Verano / Montabaco Verano is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens on grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom and moves toward tobacco and sandalwood. The opening pairs the citrus of grapefruit, orange absolute and bergamot with the green edge of juniper and clary sage. In the heart, violet, magnolia and rose are softened by tea. The base dries down to tobacco, tonka bean, sandalwood and suede, with a leathery, spicy warmth staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans toward leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Flor and Montabaco Cuba have a close profile.

Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody, resinous unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions, while summer comes last. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with cypress, grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom, while cinnamon and saffron deepen the spice. In the heart, tobacco, oud and cedarwood build a woody base, and the dry-down settles into a smoky, animal warmth of leather, amber and vanilla. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Oudrising have a close profile.

Cierge de Lune

8.1

Aedes de Venustas · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Aedes de Venustas Cierge de Lune is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that sets ylang-ylang and Bourbon vanilla absolute over suede and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, and wear gathers around evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine to voters, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens on a crystal accord. The heart brings together ylang-ylang, hedione, black pepper, pink pepper and vanilla, so the floral side is warmed by spice. The base of suede, ambroxan, frankincense, musk and amber dries down powdery, creamy, slightly smoky and leathery. The sweet, gourmand side leads. Perfumes with a close profile include Panouge Perle Rare Gold and Tom Ford White Suede (Eau de Parfum).

High Frequency

7.2

Initio · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Initio High Frequency is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy sweetness on a floral base, best suited to evenings and nights out, especially in autumn. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern. The scent runs along a floral line of jasmine, magnolia and heliotrope. Vanilla and almond pull it toward a gourmand, creamy sweetness, sandalwood leaves a warm dryness underneath, and hedione adds brightness. The synthetic and spicy accords sharpen its modern feel. Sol de Janeiro Sol Cheirosa '62 and Paris Corner Minya have a close profile.

2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a spicy, resinous and woody oud base. The top pairs cardamom, bergamot and orange absolute with green notes for a crisp start. In the heart, magnolia, rose, cinnamon and pimento add floral and spicy warmth. Oud, labdanum and vetiver lead the base, while musk and ambergris soften its sweet, resinous texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are fairly close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Ormonde Jayne 2. Nawab of Oudh Intensivo and Ormonde Jayne Black Gold have a close profile.

Iris Prima

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Iris Prima is a unisex scent that ties the bright bergamot and pink pepper to a powdery floral heart of orris absolute and jasmine sambac. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper and green amber, fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy. In the heart, orris absolute and jasmine sambac lead, while paradisone and hedione lift the floral picture. The base of benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver and leather dries down powdery, woody and leathery, with a warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters call it feminine, though the profile reads unisex.