The Perfume Library

Pour Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Lacoste · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lacoste Pour Femme Eau de Parfum opens with pimento and purple freesia, moves through rose and jasmine, and settles into sandalwood and cedar: a fresh, floral, lightly spicy fragrance for women. The top pairs pimento with purple freesia. In the heart, heliotrope, hibiscus, Bulgarian rose and Persian jasmine form a floral core. The base of frankincense, Himalayan cedar and Mysore sandalwood turns woody and powdery, while the sensual skin accord adds a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic.

Hero (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Burberry · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum is a woody, fresh men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, while summer gets only a small share. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes spread almost evenly across leisure, evening, daily wear, nights out and business. About half of voters read it as masculine, followed by modern. The scent has a flat structure and carries three cedars together: Virginia cedar, Himalayan cedar and Atlas cedar. Pine needle adds freshness, benzoin a touch of sweetness, and frankincense a resinous depth. Fresh and sweet accords meet spicy, woody and resinous ones. Olive Spa Pluto and Tom Ford Bois Pacifique have a close profile.

Gentleman Society (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Givenchy · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum is a men's scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a fresh, sweet opening on a woody, powdery base. The top pairs French sage with Guatemala cardamom for a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, French narcissus absolute meets three vetivers, and the base of Himalayan cedar, Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla absolute turns creamy, woody and softly sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best while also working for daily and office wear. Its character reads mostly masculine and modern.

MEM

7.9

Bogue · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue MEM is a floral and resinous unisex scent that sets damask rose, ylang-ylang and amber against the animal warmth of civet and castoreum. In MEM, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral backbone, while mandarin orange and grapefruit add a fruity brightness and lavender and petitgrain a green freshness. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, amber and labdanum bring resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum give it an animal depth. Indian sandalwood and Himalayan cedar lay a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic character also coming through. Krizia Krazy Krizia and Zoologist Dodo have a close profile.

Pour Femme Intense

8.0

Lacoste · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lacoste Pour Femme Intense is a floral, sweet fragrance with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, soft and feminine in feel and suited to daytime wear. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and the character is mostly read as feminine. It has been discontinued. It opens with caramel and lily of the valley, with Bulgarian rose in the heart. Himalayan cedar, musk and Australian sandalwood form a woody, creamy base, and the sweetness of the caramel is softened by the powdery floral tones.

Thumbsucker

7.0

Stora Skuggan · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stora Skuggan Thumbsucker is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity core with sweet, powdery and resinous touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters still read it as feminine. It opens with honey and narcissus, then moves into violet and cherry. The base of candle wax, Himalayan cedar, styrax and bitter almond adds woody, spicy and resinous depth. Blackbird Anemone and Senyokô La Tsarine have a close profile.

Quarzgrau

7.9

Grauton Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau is a fresh, green, woody unisex scent with spicy, resinous and smoky edges, suited to spring and autumn days, leisure time and the office. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. The most common character vote is masculine, though it sits comfortably in unisex territory. It opens with frankincense and black pepper, resinous and spicy. Three kinds of cedar form the woody core in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and ambergris underneath add an earthy, smoky depth. The overall feel is cool, dry and cleanly synthetic.

Pour Homme

8.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pour Homme is a green, spicy fougère with earthy, resinous and slightly smoky edges, suited to those who like a classic masculine style. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure, and also works for business. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with oregano, pimento, cinnamon and lavender, spicy and herbal. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and black pepper build an earthy body. In the base, tonka bean, oakmoss and vanilla sweeten and soften it, while sandalwood and frankincense add a resinous warmth.

Lagerfeld Classic Grey

7.0

Karl Lagerfeld · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic Grey is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, green mix of laurel, lavender and hazelnut leaf and settles onto a woody base of cedar and sandalwood. The top is laurel, lavender and hazelnut leaf, so it starts green and airy. In the heart, Atlas cedar, Himalayan cedar and oak build a woody frame, while vanilla and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and add a creamy softness. A spicy touch and a slightly synthetic edge run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club New York and Rasasi Connect have a close profile.

Feu Secret

8.0

Fzotic · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fzotic Feu Secret is a fresh, woody and smoky unisex scent built around hemlock fir, birch tar and amber. The notes read as one piece: hemlock fir and eucalyptus give it a green, cool edge, while birch tar adds a thin line of smoke. Turmeric and pink pepper bring spice, orris butter a powdery feel and vanilla a creamy softness. There is a floral touch too, but the woody, smoky side carries it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters place it in fall and spring, and see it as a leisure or business scent. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share call it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Winter in Manaslu

7.6

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around star anise, peppermint and pine needle, suited to relaxed everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daytime use. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with star anise, peppermint and Thai basil, a spicy coolness. The heart of clary sage, pine needle and cypress adds a green, resinous feel. Himalayan cedar, sandalwood and abelmoschus close it on a soft, woody base. Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana and Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum have a close profile.

Kenshitora

8.1

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nebiru Parfvms Kenshitora is a green, smoky unisex fragrance that sets the freshness of citrus and mint against fir, cedar and tarry woods; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good. It is picked most for spring and fall, for leisure and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine or modern. The top is cool with lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary and Moroccan mint. In the heart, pine and fir needle absolute and cannabis lead, while mimosa and linden blossom soften the green. The base leaves an earthy, smoky, resinous woodiness of birch tar, vetiver and several cedars. Clive Christian L for Men and Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Vétyver have a close profile.

Tabac Grande

8.6

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Tabac Grande is a sweet, smoky, gourmand unisex scent built on tobacco, cocoa and honey. Saffron, coffee and cognac open alongside tobacco. The heart brings cocoa, Damask rose and honey forward, and the base settles into amber, vanilla, Bengal oud and immortelle. It reads sweet and creamy, yet also spicy, smoky and leathery, with an animal edge underneath. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. It works equally on men and women. Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya and Rogue Derviche have a close profile.

Desolation Peak

8.4

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Desolation Peak is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, suited more to leisure time and evenings out than to everyday wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Summer is the least chosen season; in the evening and on a night out it feels both comfortable and clearly present. It smells like a forest: pine needle, black spruce and Himalayan cedar build a woody, resinous ground, with citrus and green freshness over it. Oakmoss and Bourbon vetiver add an earthy depth, while Lapsang Souchong tea and pine tar bring smoke. Black pepper and pimento add spicy warmth. Close in profile are N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek and Evody Ombre Fumée.

Precious Woods

7.7

April Aromatics

Green · Sweet · Spicy

April Aromatics Precious Woods is a unisex fragrance that pairs a woody, resinous character with green, spicy and smoky touches, and it suits fall and winter best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it works for leisure time or evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, while a sizeable share finds it feminine. The scent is built almost entirely on woods: Virginia cedar, Himalayan cedar, Indian sandalwood and New Caledonian sandalwood sit side by side, with Bourbon vetiver and Indonesian patchouli adding an earthy depth. Cistus brings a resinous, slightly sweet warmth, and white sage adds a green lift. Spice and smoke stay in the background. April Aromatics Bohemian Spice and Dries Van Noten Voodoo Chile have a close profile.

Shinanay

7.1

Nishane · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Shinanay is a floral, resinous and earthy chypre that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, and it is unisex. It opens with galbanum, blood orange, aldehydes and elemi resin, which read cool and green. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia and magnolia dominate, while mastic and cep add an earthy tone beneath the flowers. The base of oakmoss, opoponax, benzoin and civet leaves an animal, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; leisure, night out and evening wear stand out, with business and daytime further behind. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two.

Kashmir

7.8

Ormonde Jayne · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Ormonde Jayne Kashmir is a unisex scent that warms a sweet, floral core with spice, resin and wood, and it leans towards autumn and winter. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and cardamom, which give a bright, spicy start. The heart is soft and floral with jasmine, iris and rose, while Himalayan fir adds a cool woody edge. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla settle into a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least chosen season. Votes for daytime, office, evening and night out are spread evenly. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as truly in between. Reinvēnted Pheromones and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Hypnosis

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hypnosis is a unisex scent that opens white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose and magnolia with citrus and spice, then settles on a woody, resinous base. The top is bright, with Sicilian lemon, pink grapefruit and pink pepper, while mugwort and aldehydes add a green, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and Turkish rose make the floral side creamy and full. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum builds a warm, sweet, resinous footing, and the woody side takes over as it dries down. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. It has been discontinued.

Jade of Chama

7.4

Hunayn · 2026

Floral · Green · Fruity

Hunayn Jade of Chama is a unisex scent with a floral, green character, softened by sweet and woody tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, while also working for leisure. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Roses carry the scent: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Indian pink rose. Saffron, honey and osmanthus add a sweet, spicy warmth. Hainan oud and Himalayan cedar lay a woody, slightly smoky base, while black tea and green tea bring a fresh green side. Ex Idolo Lucid Dream and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.

Oud Mukhallat

7.3

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Mukhallat is a dense, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings, described as unisex. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings lead the occasions. On character, the masculine reading is strongest, though feminine and classic votes are not far behind. It opens on Indian and Thai oud, and Borneo oud with cashmere wood takes over in the heart. The base holds Himalayan cedar, oud and amber. The accords are spicy, woody and resinous, with animal, smoky and leathery tones giving it a rough oriental edge.

Loon

7.5

Hima Jomo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Loon is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a woody, resinous and smoky base with an earthy side. Cypress, edelweiss and snow give the top a cool edge, while jasmine sambac, rose and frankincense bring a soft floral heart. In the base, Himalayan cedar, Himalayan salt and vetiver take over, and the scent dries down green, spicy and smoky. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Trudon Médie have a close profile.

Burning for Oud

7.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Atelier Parfum Burning for Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental woody scent, made for both men and women and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure time and evenings come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with ginger and pink pepper spice softened by amber. In the heart, oud, Himalayan cedar, saffron and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. The base of frankincense, rum and papyrus leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Lattafa Oud for Glory and Sospiro Farsa have a close profile.

Fallen Leaves

7.8

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anna Zworykina Fallen Leaves is a unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and earthy character, setting spice and sweetness against a dark woody base. Cardamom and immortelle give it a spicy, slightly dry feel, while frankincense and myrrh pull it towards resin and smoke. Iris and cistus add a soft floral touch, and patchouli with Himalayan cedar lays down a woody, earthy ground. Vanilla and tonka bean bring the sweetness, and leathery, oriental tones round out the heavy mood. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Some find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits between the two. Its profile is close to Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices.

Library Visit

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Library Visit is a unisex scent built on leather, tobacco and civet, woody, smoky and resinous in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with leather, tobacco and civet, animalic and leathery. In the heart, labdanum, frankincense and saffron add a spicy, resinous warmth. In the base, oakmoss, sandalwood, benzoin and white musk soften the woody, smoky line. G Parfums Alpha and Pana Dora Swedish Leather have a close profile.