The Perfume Library

Chinese Exclusive

8.5

Ensar Oud

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Chinese Exclusive is a unisex oud fragrance that leans towards evening and night more than any one season; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night out, while the seasons are spread almost evenly, with fall slightly ahead. It suits both men and women. Bergamot, Sichuan pepper, red mandarin orange and peach make the opening bright, spicy and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom, saffron, rose, hinoki cypress and tuberose add a warm floral layer. The base of Chinese oud, sandalwood, beeswax and vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet, resinous and woody finish. Widian Sahara and Providence Perfume Drunk On The Moon have a close profile.

Series Three - #087

7.8

Six Scents · 2011

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Six Scents Series Three - #087 is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, aquatic feel against a green, spicy, resinous woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. It reads somewhat masculine in the votes, though it stays unisex. Sandalwood, hinoki cypress, cryptomeria and hiba wood form a woody backbone, while fir balsam and cypress resin add a sharp, resinous edge. Rosemary and nutmeg bring a spicy, green note, seawater adds a cool aquatic breath, and lubricating oil leaves a smoky, faintly metallic touch.

Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Shiseido · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days, at the office or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Daily wear, business and leisure come first, with evening and night out chosen less often. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and fruity, with a powdery, woody undertone. Neroli, yuzu and peach bring the brightness, while red rose and lily of the valley build the floral core. Hinoki cypress adds a woody line, and vanilla softens the whole.

Hikaru Daichi / 光カ大地

8.2

Di Ser · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Di Ser Hikaru Daichi is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with green, smoky woods over an earthy, resinous base. Most voters place it in spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. It opens with lime and Japanese red pine for a cool start. In the heart, Hinoki cypress, geranium and frankincense add woody, floral and resinous notes. The base of vetiver, Japanese oud and oakmoss settles it into something earthy and smoky. Annette Neuffer Hepster and Olfactive Studio Autoportrait have a close profile.

Florane

7.3

Nishane · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nishane Florane is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, softening bright citrus with a powdery, lightly sweet bouquet. It opens with grapefruit and blackcurrant, bright and fruity. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley and jasmine lead, with amber adding warmth to the florals. The base of hinoki cypress, vanilla and musk closes the scent in a soft, powdery sweetness. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters lean towards calling it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Bertrand Duchaufour

7.6

Project Renegades · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Project Renegades Bertrand Duchaufour is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a resinous, woody base. It opens with galbanum, pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot, a dry, spicy freshness, while blackcurrant and juniper add a light fruity edge. In the heart, hinoki cypress and frankincense lead, with red berries softening the sharpness. Fir balsam, driftwood and amber form a smoky, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, then summer, with winter the least chosen. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also suits the office.

Flower Boy

7.2

D.L. Roelen

Fresh · Floral · Green

D.L. Roelen Flower Boy is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green floral character against a smoky, earthy base. It opens with Hinoki cypress, rose absolute and pot marigold, then moves into gardenia, patchouli and geranium. The base of tobacco, tar and sandalwood makes it woody, spicy and lightly smoky, while a sweet, powdery touch softens the flowers along the way. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads masculine to the largest share of voters, though a good number find it feminine. Eau d'Italie Sienne L'Hiver and Lingua Planta Attract have a close profile.

Nashi Toro

7.7

ānti · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

ānti Nashi Toro is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that opens on Hinoki cypress, black pepper and Nashi pear. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither fades quickly on the skin nor fills the room. It stays close and easy for everyday wear, and it reads equally well on anyone. The opening pairs the cool woodiness of the cypress with a light bite of pepper and the fruity freshness of the pear. In the heart, ambrette, orris butter and Somalian frankincense add a creamy, resinous softness. The base of rice bran absolute, musk, moss and soil settles into a calm, earthy finish.

Pure Sense Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

s.Oliver · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Pure Sense Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose fruity brightness is balanced by a spicy, woody backdrop, leaning towards relaxed everyday wear. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, followed by the office; evening comes well behind. It opens on apple, grapefruit and bitter orange, a lively fruit-and-citrus mix. In the heart, lavender, juniper berry and hinoki cypress keep the coolness going. The base of patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood settles it onto a woody footing.

Ume

6.6

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Euphorium Brooklyn Ume is a unisex scent built around green tea, yuzu zest and plum blossom, leaning towards autumn and winter. The green and citrus sides are clear: yuzu zest and green tea give it a cool freshness, while apricot and plum nectar add a soft, fruity sweetness. Hinoki cypress and hiba form a woody frame, soil and moss add an earthy depth, and aniseed leaves a faint spicy trace. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Besides autumn and winter, spring is also a frequent pick, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between.

Kaze / 風

6.1

Miya Shinma

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miya Shinma Kaze / 風 is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a light floral and woody base. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and lily of the valley and freesia form the heart. The fresh, fruity feel is softened by a little sweetness, and hinoki cypress, cedar and white musk leave a clean, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Dior Dior Addict Eau Fraîche and Mexx Mexx Woman (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tea Ceremony

7.5

Molton Brown · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Molton Brown Tea Ceremony is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets citrus and a light sweetness against tea notes. Nashi pear opens juicy and crisp. At the heart, matcha and green tea bring a leafy, green depth. Hinoki cypress forms a woody base, while spicy and sweet touches soften the greenness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its light, clean character suits both men and women.

L'Eau d'Épine

7.4

Chapel Factory · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Chapel Factory L'Eau d'Épine is a unisex scent with a green, resinous character, opening fresh and settling into a smoky, woody base. The top pairs Hinoki cypress, galbanum and rose, with galbanum giving a sharp green start. In the heart, incense, rose and labdanum soften the floral side with a resinous, spicy warmth. Vetiver, leather and amber then give the dry-down an earthy, smoky and slightly powdery depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Dsquared² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood and Balenciaga Florabotanica have a close profile.

Thanaya (Extrait de Parfum)

9.2

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Thanaya Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built around Taif rose, oakmoss and amber, with rose and oud leading; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single rose-led whole. Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose sit alongside Papua oud and Bengal oud. Saffron, spices and leather give the floral body a spicy, leathery edge. The accords also lean woody, animal, resinous, earthy and smoky. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong; longevity is rated 8.5 out of 10, and although the vote count is small, the direction is clear. It reads unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Geisha Vanilla Hinoki

7.7

aroma M · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

aroma M Geisha Vanilla Hinoki is a unisex scent built around cardamom, Moroccan vanilla and hinoki cypress, fresh, sweet and woody in character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. Bergamot brings a citrus freshness that meets the spice of cardamom and clove, while Moroccan vanilla adds a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Hinoki cypress, cedarwood and amyris form a woody frame, and patchouli and leather give it a smoky, leathery depth. Trussardi Behind the Curtain Piazza alla Scala and Costume National Soul 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.

Cypress Opera

7.5

Villa Erbatium

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Villa Erbatium Cypress Opera is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around cypress, hinoki cypress and Scots pine, easy to wear from spring through summer. It opens with mandarin orange and olive leaf, citrusy and green. In the heart, Scots pine, hinoki cypress and cypress lead, and the scent turns resinous and lightly spicy. Amber and cedarwood in the base soften the woody dryness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul and Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana have a close profile.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon

8.6

Jinx · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jinx Blue-Eyes White Dragon is a unisex scent that opens with mint, blue sage and camphor tree, moves through blue lotus and iris, and settles into oud and vanilla. The top notes of mint, blue sage and camphor tree give a cool, fresh start. In the heart, blue lotus, iris and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of Chinese oud, vanilla and smoke turns it woody, resinous and slightly animalic, with a sweet, fruity side running alongside the fresh and floral accords. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few have voted. It reads as unisex. It has been discontinued. Lost Tribe Blu and Dior Dior Addict To Life have a close profile.

Always Greener

7.2

Lost Tribe · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Lost Tribe Always Greener is a unisex scent that moves from a floral, green opening to a smoky, earthy and woody finish; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on. As a unisex scent, it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with vetiver, star anise and rose otto, while petitgrain brings out the green side. In the heart, cedar, callitris and thyme build a woody, spicy frame. The base adds depth through several kinds of oud, patchouli and tree moss, softened by sandalwood and musk. Ensar Oud Black Gris and Agar Aura Malayaku share a close profile.

Hombre de Palo

7.0

nBitor

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

nBitor Hombre de Palo is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around camphor, thyme, hinoki cypress and oakmoss. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a handful of votes, so they are best read with caution. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to a particular time of year. It does not lean masculine or feminine and suits either wearer. Camphor and thyme give a cool, spicy opening. In the heart, rosewood and hinoki cypress set a dry, clean woodiness. The base adds oakmoss, myrrh, oak wood, Atlas cedar, costus and geosmin, bringing an earthy, resinous, slightly animal depth with a synthetic edge.

Bergamot & Hinoki

7.3

Salt & Stone · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of grapefruit and Italian bergamot with hinoki cypress. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin, a view that is consistent even if the number of voters is small. Its light build suits everyday wear and quiet settings, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with citrus in front: grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh, slightly bitter start. At the heart, hinoki cypress and vetiver set a green, woody backdrop, which amber, eucalyptus and orange blossom soften in the base. The overall impression is fresh, green and faintly floral. Le Labo Bergamote 22 and Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo have a close profile.

Daddy

8.3

Universal Flowering

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Universal Flowering Daddy is a unisex scent with a green, woody character, leaning earthy and smoky. Its longevity is rated good, while sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The green, woody and leathery feel keeps it dry and calm, without leaning toward either gender. It opens with black pepper and gaiac wood, and the heart is dominated by hinoki cypress and cep. Oakmoss, vetiver and benzoin build an earthy base, with the benzoin sweetening it slightly. Spicy and resinous touches stay in the background. Montana Graphite and Salle Privée Concorde have a close profile.

Wabi-Sabi

7.6

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flore Botanical Alchemy Wabi-Sabi is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with green and floral tones over a warm, woody, earthy base. It opens fresh and citrusy with yuzu, shiso and bergamot, while pink pepper and hinoki cypress add a light spice and woodiness. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine, osmanthus and magnolia, with apricot adding a fruity touch. Oud, sandalwood and hay settle it onto a resinous, woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Aēsop Virēre and Aēsop Erémia have a close profile.

Hinoki Fantôme (2021)

7.1

Boy Smells · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme (2021) is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around hinoki cypress, smoked leather and frankincense. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on few votes. It has been discontinued, and it reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The notes blend as a single whole rather than unfolding in stages. Hinoki cypress, cypress and Atlas cedar form the woody frame, while smoked leather, tobacco and frankincense add the smoke. Oakmoss, cistus and patchouli bring an earthy depth, and iris and black pepper keep it from feeling heavy. The accords set a fresh, green streak beside a creamy, slightly sweet softness. Versace Fleur de Maté and Gom Rgyal Mo have a close profile.