The Perfume Library

Van Helsing

7.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Fig

7.6

Aftelier

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Aftelier Fig pairs the fresh opening of pink grapefruit and grand fir with the warmth of jasmine sambac and hyraceum, a fruity, resinous unisex scent. It opens with pink grapefruit and grand fir, fresh and fruity. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, jasmine sambac a floral sweetness and Seville lavender absolute an aromatic edge. The base of fir absolute and hyraceum dries down woody, resinous and gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure and evening wear. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine, which fits its unisex profile. Parfums de Marly Layton and Enrico Gi Oud Privé have a close profile.

Aksum

8.7

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Pryn Parfum Aksum is a unisex scent that pairs Taif rose, Assam oud and frankincense in an animal, resinous and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Taif rose, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral frame, but it is read alongside the rough character of goatskin, hyraceum and dragon's blood. Spicy, earthy and leathery accords dominate, while oud and myrrh lay a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It suits those who like a dense, animal, oriental scent and does not lean to either gender. Prin Arsalan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Pipe

8.3

TSVGA · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

TSVGA Pipe is a unisex fragrance that sets tobacco in a sweet, animal and resinous frame; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, with a longevity rating of 7.9. The number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, leaving a dense, warm impression. Virginia tobacco absolute and tobacco absolute lead, while cocoa, coffee and vanilla pull it toward a gourmand sweetness. Benzoin and patchouli add a resinous, earthy depth, and leather and castoreum reinforce the animal side. Whisky and dried fruits round out the smoky sweetness. A close profile can also be found in TSVGA King of Pipe and Evody Couleur Fauve.

Ward Sultani

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Ward Sultani is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with citrus and green notes brightening the flowers and a powdery softness alongside. It has been discontinued. Taken as a whole, Taif rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus lead, while yuzu and white grape add a fruity, airy side. Sandalwood and musk form a soft base, and hyraceum gives a faint animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh floral character sits comfortably on any skin, masculine or feminine. Prada Infusion de Mandarine and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Jus Interdit

7.9

Jovoy · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jovoy Jus Interdit is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy and woody character with a smoky, animalic and resinous depth. It opens with floral notes and Italian bergamot. The heart carries cypriol, patchouli and hyraceum, and the base settles into iris, oud and Siam benzoin alongside the woods. The earthy, oriental side gives it a dark, weighty feel. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Its dense, dark build suits cooler weather and evening wear, though there are no season or occasion votes to say more. Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams and Rania J. Cuir Andalou have a close profile.

Edge Effects

8.6

St. Clair Scents · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Edge Effects is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around lavender, bergamot and oakmoss. It opens with maillette lavender, red mandarin orange, basil and tarragon, giving a citrusy, herbal freshness. In the heart, bergamot, oakmoss and patchouli form the chypre frame, while peach and jasmine in the base add a soft floral, fruity touch. Animal and powdery shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in between.

Afrikaan Botany

7.6

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

The Unleashed Apothecary Afrikaan Botany is a unisex fragrance that leans a little towards fall and spring, and suits leisure time and evenings best. It is floral and spicy: ylang-ylang, jasmine and gardenia carry the flowers, while cardamom and cannabis add a spicy, slightly green edge. Cedar, cocoa and vanilla bring a woody, resinous warmth, and castoreum and hyraceum give it an animalic, leathery depth. There is a powdery side too, and a chypre character runs through the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in fall and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evening wear. It has been discontinued. Rouge Hermès and Pierre de Velay No. 47 have a close profile.

Mozambique

7.2

Ensar Oud · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Mozambique opens with bell pepper, citrus and apple, then moves toward Sri Lankan, Sumatran and Papua oud; it is a unisex scent and has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is unisex, and no clear lean toward a particular season or occasion shows. The opening is fresh, green and fruity, with bell pepper, citrus, apple and apricot. In the heart, juniper berry, frangipani, pink lotus and rose otto bring a soft floral side. The base settles into woody, resinous, earthy and animal tones from vetiver, three ouds, ambergris and hyraceum.

Oud Douce Amère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère is a unisex oud scent that pairs a floral, woody and resinous character with animal and smoky undertones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a first impression. The dense structure suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, hyacinth and saffron. Toward the heart, Indian oud, tobacco and honey come in, while the floral side is softened by a green leafy note. In the base, Cambodian oud, myrrh, leather and white ambergris dominate, and the scent dries down to a resinous, smoky, slightly animal warmth. Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Olimpia Club

6.1

Miguel Matos · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Miguel Matos Olimpia Club is a unisex fragrance that opens with orange, orange blossom and petitgrain, then carries tuberose and jasmine down into a sweet, resinous base; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by citrus and orange blossom, with petitgrain adding a faintly green edge. In the heart, tuberose, melon, narcissus and jasmine form a floral, fruity core. The base turns sweet through patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, while hyraceum and beeswax add an animal, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. The sweet, floral character sits comfortably on men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include H&M Hopeful Romantic and Tauerville Tuberose Flash.

Hora de la Verdad Sombra

8.4

Senyokô · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Senyokô Hora de la Verdad Sombra is a dark, animalic unisex fragrance built around saffron, jasmine and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters find the lasting power high, though the number of votes is small, so take that with caution. The heavy, smoky character suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it does not lean toward either gender. Blood, thyme, white pepper and Spanish saffron open it sharp and spicy. Jasmine, narcissus and Turkish rose absolute bring a floral softness in the heart. The base settles into styrax, labdanum, oud, leather, civet and castoreum, resinous, woody and animalic.

Afrikaan Ambergris

7.6

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

The Unleashed Apothecary Afrikaan Ambergris is a unisex scent built around ambergris, hyraceum, vanilla and myrrh; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It sits between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: powdery iris and oakmoss sit on an aquatic, sweet ground, melting into a creamy, resinous warmth. Salt and ambergris add a marine edge, champaca brings a floral note, and hyraceum gives the animal, leathery side. The powdery, spicy and woody lines keep the sweetness in check. Lattafa Hayaam and Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux have a close profile.

Wrath

6.7

OM Parfum · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

OM Parfum Wrath is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around thyme, lavender and burley tobacco; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring close behind and summer the least chosen, so it suits cooler weather best. It opens with thyme, bergamot and lavender alongside black pepper and marjoram. In the heart, burley tobacco, cumin and patchouli lead, with orange blossom and jasmine softening them a little. The base of oakmoss, hyraceum and ebony leaves an earthy, animalic, woody finish.

Le Serval (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

DSH Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Le Serval Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets bright blackcurrant bud, bergamot and neroli over a mossy, animalic base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. With its unisex build and dense character, it suits cooler weather and dressed-up evenings best. It opens with blackcurrant bud, bergamot and neroli, which give a green, citrusy brightness. Toward the heart, rose, geranium and ginger add a floral, spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, oud, civet and musk, woody, resinous, earthy and smoky in tone. Sweet and leathery touches soften the dense structure.

33

7.9

Chris Rusak · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Chris Rusak 33 is a green, spicy and earthy unisex scent built around cypriol, iris, Haitian vetiver and angelica root, and it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, with longevity looking especially strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine and suits either. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one piece. Fennel and angelica root give it a green, spicy edge, while cypriol and Haitian vetiver ground it in a woody, earthy and smoky base. Iris adds a dry softness, and hyraceum gives it depth.

Vintage Affair

8.1

Jinkoh Store · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jinkoh Store Vintage Affair is a unisex perfume that opens fresh and green, then turns into a dense floral, woody chypre; it has been discontinued. Grapefruit, lime and bergamot give a bright start, with jasmine already bringing a floral note. The heart is crowded with flowers, with rose, narcissus, magnolia, tuberose and gardenia leading. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss set a woody, earthy, smoky floor. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few people have voted. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a mature, classic chypre structure. The perfumer is Marius Pană.

Ambrecuir

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Siber Extreme (2025)

6.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Ensar Oud Siber Extreme is a unisex fragrance built around orange blossom, neroli and Cambodian oud, with a spicy, woody and resinous character that leans oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as a bold, full scent that suits both men and women. The citrus and floral side comes from red mandarin orange, neroli, jasmine and rose, while cinnamon, cumin and black pepper add a spicy edge. Timor sandalwood and Cambodian oud set a woody, resinous base, and Siberian musk and hyraceum add an animal, earthy depth underneath.

Sideshow (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Gri Gri · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Gri Gri Sideshow Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent edged with leather and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the sample is small, so treat those ratings cautiously. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Chewing gum opens it; in the heart, cotton candy and candied apple give it a sweet, synthetic funfair feel. In the base, leather, hyraceum and tolu balm pull that sweetness towards something smoky and animal, with a spicy warmth underneath.

Afrikaan Jungle

7.4

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Unleashed Apothecary Afrikaan Jungle is a unisex fragrance that sets animal, resinous and earthy depth against a bright citrus and floral freshness; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so that picture is tentative. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward one gender and suits anyone who likes a dense, characterful scent. Yuzu and ylang-ylang give it a bright, lightly sweet fruity-floral side, while balsam fir needle adds a green coolness. Driftwood, frankincense and Indonesian patchouli build a woody, resinous, smoky base, and castoreum and hyraceum add an animal depth beneath it.

The Golden Triangle

8.6

N•O•A•M · 2026

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M The Golden Triangle is a unisex fragrance built around narcissus absolute, opoponax and oud resin, holding citrus, spice and smoke together, and it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: Asian pomelo and kaffir lime bring citrus, cinnamon and cardamom bring spice, and patchouli and vetiver add an earthy side. Oud, benzoin and labdanum give a resinous core, civet and castoreum add animal warmth, and birch tar lends a smoky edge. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage good too, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like dense, resinous, woody-smoky scents. Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay and Extra Virgo Sacred Tobacco have a close profile.

Carmine

8.1

House of Matriarch · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

House of Matriarch Carmine is a unisex scent that links a floral, green start to a spicy, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it tends to sit close to the skin but stay dense. The ratings rest on only a few votes, so they are indicative rather than firm. The top is hiba, pandanus and Egyptian tagetes, giving a green, floral opening. Towards the heart, magnolia, champaca and black pepper come forward. The base is led by oakmoss, vetiver, amber, tobacco and patchouli, settling into a woody, oriental and resinous character.

Private Blend: Currantfunk

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Private Blend: Currantfunk is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity face against an oriental, animalic and smoky body. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: blackcurrant and sour cherry shape the fruity side, while Persian rose, jasmine and blue lotus carry the floral one. Vietnamese oud, frankincense and amber lay a woody, resinous and smoky depth underneath. Civet and castoreum add the animalic edge, and the sweet, gourmand accords soften it. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the vote counts are small, so treat that as a hint rather than a verdict. Its dense, characterful build suits cooler weather and evenings better. It has been discontinued. For a similar profile, look at Ensar Oud Private Blend: Jazzfunk and Serge Lutens Louve.