The Perfume Library

Sleepy Hollow

8.6

Folkwinds · 2024

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds Sleepy Hollow opens with apple brandy, spices and patchouli and deepens into oakmoss and oud, a green, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The opening holds apple brandy, spices, night-blooming jasmine and patchouli. In the heart, musk wool, oakmoss, leaves and balsam fir come forward. The base settles into oud, styrax, beeswax and hay. Green, fruity, sweet and resinous accords meet in an earthy chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Serge Lutens Chypre rouge and Molinard Chypre d'Orient 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.

Momentum Unbreakable

7.2

Bentley · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bentley Momentum Unbreakable is a fresh fougère for men that pairs lavender, violet leaf and mandarin with a woody base. The opening of violet leaf, lavender and mandarin orange feels green and fruity. Geranium, iris and immortelle in the heart add a floral, slightly spicy softness. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver, papyrus and Dreamwood™ settle it into a dry, woody base, with aquatic and synthetic touches in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, summer and spring, and fewer choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Cristiano Ronaldo Origins and Axe Apollo have a close profile.

Tabac n' Coke

8.0

Fragrance World · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Fragrance World Tabac n' Coke is a sweet, gourmand men's scent that suits evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night out; leisure and daily wear come further behind, and business gets the fewest votes. It opens with lime, fruit gummies and cola, where citrus meets sweetness. The heart of immortelle and tobacco adds a spicy, dry edge. The base of labdanum, benzoin and vanilla settles into a resinous, oriental warmth.

Oiro

7.5

Maison Mona di Orio · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Mona di Orio Oiro is a feminine perfume that leans towards evenings and nights, with a floral, sweet body warmed by spice and resin; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with sweet pea, spices and green mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and heliotrope make it floral and powdery, while bourbon vetiver and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth. It dries down to immortelle, cedar, amber and musk, a sweet, warm base. Barbara Bui Le Parfum and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ahood Alenezi - The King

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Boadicea the Victorious Ahood Alenezi - The King is a spicy, smoky unisex scent where clove, cinnamon and saffron meet plum and rum, deepening into leather and tobacco. It opens with clove, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom for a spicy warmth, while plum and rum add a fruity sweetness. In the heart, damask rose, geranium and heliotrope soften that edge. The base settles into leather, tobacco, labdanum, amber and vanilla, resinous, animal and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest evening, leisure and night-out wear. It reads most often as masculine, though feminine and classic also get votes. Perfumes with a close profile include Boadicea the Victorious Tiangou and Nishane Mana.

Ambivalence

7.9

D.L. Roelen

Fresh · Green · Sweet

D.L. Roelen Ambivalence is a unisex scent that opens with green leaves, cannabis and grapefruit and settles into a smoky, resinous base. The opening is fresh and sharp, with green leaves and grapefruit, while cannabis adds a herbal depth. In the heart, immortelle, hay and palo santo come forward; as it dries, frankincense and vanilla bring a resinous sweetness, and animalic musk and oakmoss darken the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter over summer, and it is suggested mostly for leisure, with night and evening wear also in the mix. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Chapel Factory Holy Stick and Serge Lutens Encens et lavande have a close profile.

In the Belly of the Beast (2025)

7.0

Toskovat' · 2025

Aquatic · Synthetic · Spicy

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is an unisex scent that sets an aquatic, synthetic edge against leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind and winter last. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and leaves a noticeable trail. The top opens with mulberry, seawater, saffron and leather, while the heart brings hashish, copal resin and immortelle. The base of driftwood, ambergris, oud and moss settles the aquatic mood onto a woody, animal ground.

Oud Seduce

8.0

Bruno Banani · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bruno Banani Oud Seduce is a sweet, spicy oud fragrance for men, best suited to evenings and nights out. Most voters pick it for evening and night-out wear, with leisure and daily use further behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters score its value for money highly. It opens with immortelle, lily of the valley and cardamom, and moves into myrrh, osmanthus and Morocco leather. Frankincense, oud and Ambertonic® settle underneath, giving a woody, oriental base. Floral, fruity and sweet accords soften the structure, while a leathery tone stays in the background.

In the Belly of the Beast

8.2

Toskovat' · 2024

Aquatic · Spicy · Woody

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is a unisex scent in which aquatic and spicy tones sit on a woody, animal and smoky ground; it has been discontinued. It opens with sweetie, seawater, mulberry and saffron, while leather and Mysore sandalwood put a hard edge on that freshness. The heart brings copal resin, hashish, lanolin and immortelle forward, with elemi resin and costus root deepening the animal side. The base of Assam oud, Palo Santo, driftwood and white ambergris leaves an earthy, smoky, salty woodiness. Wearers rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, so it stays noticeable for a long time after it is applied. It suits men and women alike and has a firm, assertive character. Maison Alhambra The Serpent and Abercrombie & Fitch Ezra Fitch have a close profile.

Tucson

8.2

Astier de Villatte · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Astier de Villatte Tucson is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around thyme, labdanum, immortelle and birch. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter following. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine. The scent has a woody, resinous core, hardened by earthy and leathery tones. Thyme and immortelle add a green, spicy side, while birch and labdanum leave a smoky, dry trail. It reads dry and natural rather than sweet. Jovoy Private Label and Linari Fuoco Infernale have a close profile.

Contre-Jour

7.2

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2026

Floral · Green · Spicy

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Contre-Jour is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character over a woody, spicy and resinous base. Sandalwood, immortelle and rose absolute read together as a single piece. The rose carries the floral side while sandalwood gives it a warm, woody depth. Immortelle strengthens the green and spicy tones, and the resinous accord softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen far less. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet is also worn for leisure and the office. Rogue Rostracto and Mark Buxton Perfumes A Day in My Life have a close profile.

Enter the Void

6.8

Moth and Rabbit · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Moth and Rabbit Enter the Void is a unisex scent where blackcurrant, grapefruit and lime build a fresh, green, slightly spicy opening; it suits leisure time and spring best. The opening is citrusy and fruity from blackcurrant, grapefruit and lime, while herbs and immortelle push the green side harder. The skunk accord adds an animal, faintly synthetic edge. In the heart, aldehydes and a sensual skin accord come forward, and the base of sandalwood, musk and amber leaves a woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it is worn in summer too. It is chosen most often for leisure, with evening and daily wear following. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between.

Desired Earth

7.1

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Harmonist Desired Earth opens with violet leaf, ambrette and shiso leaf, and carries immortelle and single malt whisky at its heart: a fresh, earthy unisex scent. The green freshness of violet leaf and shiso leaf leads at first, softened by ambrette. In the heart, immortelle, single malt whisky and black pepper add a spicy, faintly sweet depth. The base of tolu balm, patchouli and cade juniper wood settles it onto a resinous, woody, earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine readings, so it sits comfortably between the two. WienerBlut Panasch and Bibi Bigler Cembra have a close profile.

Delicious Black Powder

6.8

Jousset Parfums · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Delicious Black Powder is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and evenings, pairing powdery cocoa with the warmth of suede. It opens with saffron, cocoa and bergamot: spice and cocoa sweetness come first, with the bergamot lightening them a little. In the heart, tonka bean, immortelle and vanilla make it creamy and powdery. The base holds suede, vanilla and cocoa, where an earthy, leathery touch softens the sweetness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Leisure and evening wear dominate, and night-out use is common too. Most voters call its character modern, and masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Lágrima Sagrada

7.8

Parfum Prissana · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Lágrima Sagrada is a green, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around copal resin, oakmoss and spikenard. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it is picked mainly for leisure and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, with feminine not far behind. It reads as a single whole: a fresh, green base with a spicy, earthy, woody body. Cedar, Palo Santo and Australian sandalwood carry the wood, while frankincense and myrrh deepen the resinous, smoky side. Cumin adds spice and tomato leaf sharpens the green. PK Perfumes Ere and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Fiesta Habana

8.3

Chérigan · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Chérigan Fiesta Habana is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair number see it as feminine. Cuban rum, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean give it a gourmand sweetness. Tobacco and patchouli set that sweetness on a smoky, woody base, while tolu balm and elemi resin add a resinous warmth and iris brings a creamy softness. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Creed Centaurus have a close profile.

Le Cirque Bleu

8.6

Parfum Prissana · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Le Cirque Bleu is a green, woody and leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and evening wear best; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, tobacco absolute, patchouli and vetiver carry the weight, while Russian leather, castoreum and civet add an animal depth. Provençal lavender absolute, thyme, rosemary and bergamot open this dark structure with a green, aromatic freshness, and pine needle and spruce bring a cool, resinous note. The overall impression is spicy, earthy and dry. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and leisure, evening and night out are favoured equally. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it reads comfortably on either. Missoni Missoni Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Hermès Rocabar (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Méditerranée

6.8

Molinard · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molinard Méditerranée is a fresh, citrusy and lightly aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer. The top pairs calone with tiaré, giving a cool start with a soft floral edge. In the heart, immortelle, rose, sage and labdanum add a green, spicy depth. The base of white musk, sandalwood and cashmeran settles the scent onto a woody, creamy footing. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is rated for leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Roja Parfums Oceania and Kerosene Triptych have a close profile.

Nobility (Parfum)

8.3

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Spirit of Kings Nobility (Parfum) is a unisex scent led by lavender, star anise and saffron, settling towards rose and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it lasts a long time on skin and carries well around the wearer. It suits men and women alike, reading neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with lavender, star anise, saffron and cardamom for a spicy freshness, with pineapple and plum adding fruity sweetness. Rose, heliotrope and aquatic notes sit in the heart. The base of sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Versace Blue Jeans and Lattafa Lail Maleki Moroccan Blue have a close profile.

Luna

7.1

Nina Ricci · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nina Ricci Luna is a sweet, gourmand floral for women that voters place mostly in autumn and winter, for leisure and evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, while summer sits in the background. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it reads as feminine and modern. It opens with wild berries and orange blossom. Caramel and immortelle form the heart, and sandalwood and bourbon vanilla settle at the base. The floral and fruity sides turn sweet and gourmand with a faint spiciness, resting on a woody, powdery ground. Profumum Roma Vanitas and Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Couture have a close profile.

Sources d'Origine - Bois Premier

7.5

Jardin de France · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Bois Premier is a unisex scent that opens with immortelle and Egyptian violet leaf and moves into coffee, tonka bean and Virginia cedar, leaning green and woody. The top notes of immortelle and Egyptian violet leaf give a fresh, green start. In the heart, tonka bean and coffee sweeten the scent and add a creamy softness, while Virginia cedar sets a dry woody frame. The base of Haitian vetiver and oakmoss leaves an earthy, resinous calm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It reads mostly masculine to those who vote, though it is classed as unisex. Dusita Erawan (Eau de Parfum) and Chérigan Iris Coffee have a close profile.

Mandarin Ocean

7.6

Niche 4 All · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Niche 4 All Mandarin Ocean is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs an aquatic, green character with a light floral sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out too. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with mandarin orange and sea salt. In the heart, oakmoss, osmanthus, musk and violet build a floral, green backdrop. The base of immortelle, woods and white blossoms leaves it woody and mildly sweet.

Bourreau des Fleurs

8.3

Serge Lutens · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Bourreau des Fleurs is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that most voters pick for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Voters also find it suitable for leisure time and night outings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Character votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits close to both. Liquorice, charred wood and immortelle build a sweet floral backbone. Spicy, resinous and earthy tones sit on top, with a smoky, woody warmth coming forward. The notes have no top, heart and base split; it reads as one whole.