The Perfume Library

Ex Votos

7.5

House of Matriarch · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch Ex Votos is a unisex perfume that sets waxy, honeyed notes against a sweet, floral and animalic character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though few have voted, so the picture is tentative. They place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then evening and nights out, with some wearing it to the office too. It opens on immortelle, beeswax and pandanus. The heart of goldenrod, broom, candle wax and narcissus turns floral and creamy. The base of hydrocarboresine, animalic notes, ylang-ylang absolute and angelica adds a spicy, woody, resinous warmth. Zoologist Bee and Jousset Parfums Tonkin Tonka have a close profile.

Succubus

7.3

Ikiryō · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ikiryō Succubus is a women's fragrance that sets the fruity freshness of lychee, dragon fruit and melon over a woody base of cashmeran and cedar; it has been discontinued. The fruit leads: lychee, melon and mandarin orange, together with white wine, give a fresh, lightly sweet impression. Floral notes and immortelle pull it toward a green side. Cashmeran, cedar and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth, while vanilla and musk soften it into something creamy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. Suffolk Lavender by Shay & Blue and Archives 69 by Etat Libre d'Orange have a close profile.

Faith

8.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Faith is a unisex woody, resinous fragrance that sets spicy nutmeg and saffron against the fresh brightness of mandarin orange and davana. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as very strong, and although the number of votes is small, both scores run high. No season or occasion votes are available, so all that can be said is that it leaves a strong trail. It reads as unisex, leaning neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with nutmeg, davana, mandarin orange and saffron, spicy and fresh at once. Violet leaf, osmanthus, rose and immortelle bring a green, floral heart. In the base, musk, amber, vanilla, moss, cypriol and sandalwood settle it onto an earthy, woody, slightly leathery ground. Boadicea the Victorious Green Sapphire and Amouage Purpose have a close profile.

Purple Majestic

8.4

Hunayn · 2025

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Hunayn Purple Majestic is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets the powdery floral feel of iris, violet and orris butter against Malayan oud and frankincense. The notes read as a single whole: iris, violet and orris butter give a creamy, powdery floral character. Malayan oud and frankincense add a woody, oriental depth, while immortelle strengthens the earthy and leathery tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings only suggest a trend. It reads as a dense, powdery scent that sits comfortably on both men and women.

L'Être Aimé

7.2

Divine · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Divine L'Être Aimé is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out sit further behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can accompany most of the day. Pink pepper and coriander seed give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, myrrh, frankincense and immortelle bring a resinous, slightly earthy weight. The base of benzoin, Virginia cedar, patchouli and cistus rounds it out with woody, smoky depth.

Scent 30

7.9

Cognoscenti · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cognoscenti Scent 30 is a woody, smoky and leathery unisex scent built on oak wood, leather and resins, leaning towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters split it between leisure, evening and night-out wear, with daytime and business use getting fewer votes. Oak wood, leather and benzoin form a smoky, slightly sweet resinous core, deepened by labdanum and frankincense. Immortelle, hay, lavender and birch leaf pull it towards a fresh, green side, while vetiver keeps the woody feel going. Loewe 7 Anónimo and Serge Lutens Encens et lavande have a close profile.

Sea Salt Tar

6.7

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Sea Salt Tar is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, aquatic side against smoky, resinous and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the lasting power high. Being unisex, it doesn't lean towards any one gender. The notes read as a single whole. Marine notes and blackcurrant carry the freshness, while juniper tar and immortelle add a smoky, earthy weight. Cardamom and clove bring spice, and jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose build the floral side. Tonka bean, musk and amberwood soften it all.

Black Kinam

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ensar Oud Black Kinam is a smoky, resinous, woody unisex fragrance built around Indonesian oud, tobacco and cade juniper. The scent reads as a single piece. Oud and cade juniper set a smoky base, and tobacco sweetens it. Rose otto and immortelle add a floral, green side, while black ambergris and Vietnamese musk lend a creamy, slightly animal softness. The oriental, spicy character dominates. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and although the vote count is small, most voters score both high. With its dense, warm build it suits cooler weather best. It works for men and women alike, was released in 2023 and has been discontinued. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf have a close profile.

Tobacco & Amber

7.8

Allvernum · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Allvernum Tobacco & Amber is a warm oriental for men, where a sweet, gourmand side meets spice and smoke. Cherry, pimento and clove open it, the fruit's sweetness sharpened by spice. In the heart, tobacco, immortelle and tonka bean bring out the smoky, resinous side. Vanilla and amber sit underneath, softening the scent and sweetening it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without the room filling up. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is also rated well for the money. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Jubilant

8.3

Killer Oud

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Killer Oud Jubilant is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance that pairs a fruity sweetness with the warmth of oud and amber. Jubilant's longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather and evenings. It sits comfortably on either men or women. Blackberry, orange and frankincense give a fruity, lightly resinous opening. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, honey and rose bring out a spiced sweetness. The base settles on oud, amber, myrrh and musk for a woody, deep finish. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Amouage Jubilation 40 have a close profile.

Bouquet Royal

7.0

Avril · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Avril Bouquet Royal is a women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, fruity and powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and office wear, and evenings suit it too. The opening is fresh with petitgrain, bergamot, galbanum and lemon. The heart holds lavender, violet, immortelle and raspberry, and the base of vanilla, white peach and patchouli leaves a sweet, resinous warmth.

Rêve Romantique

6.6

NANA.M · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

NANA.M Rêve Romantique is a women's fragrance that opens with cocoa, fir balsam and green mandarin orange and moves into a floral heart of jasmine and mimosa; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no season or occasion data. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. A fresh, citrusy opening carries cocoa and apricot sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa, broom and cassia build a floral, spicy body. The base of immortelle, musk, hay and amber leaves a powdery, creamy warmth. Jo Malone Silver Needle Tea and Ormonde Jayne Sakura have a close profile.

Saskia

8.0

Grandiflora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Grandiflora Saskia is a fresh, green floral that settles into a sweet, creamy and earthy base, and it is worn as a unisex scent. It opens with violet leaf, water hyacinth and Tasmanian myrtle for a fresh, green start, while pink pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. In the heart, gardenia and ylang-ylang turn the florals creamy and sweet, and petrichor brings a damp, earthy note. The base of immortelle, French mimosa, Tasmanian boronia and oakmoss leaves a woody, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as floral with a green lean, and suits men and women alike.

Deep Temptation

8.1

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Deep Temptation pairs blood orange, saffron and jasmine in a fresh, sweet and spicy women's fragrance. The notes read as one blend rather than in layers. Blood orange brings a fruity brightness, while coriander and saffron add spice. Jasmine softens them, and amber with dark woods adds a sweet, resinous depth. Immortelle, violet leaf and mineral notes give it an earthy, slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split evenly between daily, leisure and evening wear, with night out and business close behind. Zara Magnificent Black and Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar have a close profile.

Earth

6.3

Elementals · 2014

Floral · Green · Spicy

Elementals Earth is a unisex scent in which immortelle, chamomile and mimosa sit on a green, earthy base with a smoky, woody side. The top opens with hogweed, immortelle and chamomile in a green, slightly spicy mood. In the heart, broom, mimosa and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. The base of silver birch, gaiac wood and frankincense turns woody and smoky, while ambergris wraps around it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means this is only a rough picture. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. It may suit anyone who likes an earthy, floral texture and a natural, understated scent. Pierre Guillaume 24 Papyrus de Ciane and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Eau des Îles have a close profile.

Lune Rousse

7.3

Les Néréides · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Les Néréides Lune Rousse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on saffron, tobacco and cocoa, with a woody, smoky side behind them. Its longevity is rated good, and some voters rate it strong, though the number of votes is small. There is no information on seasons or occasions, but the sweet, spicy, smoky character sits between masculine and feminine, as a unisex scent. Saffron, tobacco and cocoa lead at the top. In the heart, osmanthus, cedar and rose pull that sweetness towards flowers and wood. The base of immortelle, tonka bean, musk and oak barrel dries down warm, oriental and smoky. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Parfums d'Elmar Yara have a close profile.

Une Belle Journée

5.0

Paul Emilien · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Paul Emilien Une Belle Journée is a fresh, green floral for women, led by Turkish rose, mint and Italian mandarin orange. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable through much of the day without filling the room. Only a few people have rated it, so treat these as early impressions rather than a firm verdict. It is positioned as a feminine fragrance. It opens bright, with rose, mint and lemon-mandarin citrus. In the heart, Gallic rose, violet leaf and peony add a soft, green floral layer. The base of leather, Egyptian jasmine and French tree moss sweetens it slightly and settles it onto a drier ground. Carthusia Essence of the Park and Ciro Floveris have a close profile.

Gothika

6.6

Dark Tales

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Dark Tales Gothika is a unisex Perfume Oil where floral and green meet a woody, earthy base, with a spicy, resinous edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. It does not lean masculine or feminine and can be worn by anyone. It opens with bergamot and davana, with clary sage, rose otto and ambrette at the heart. Vetiver, black musk and immortelle make up the base, and the floral side is balanced by a green, earthy dryness. Aēsop Rōzu and Pineward Nocturnis have a close profile.

Gilded (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Paraphrase · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Paraphrase Gilded Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links an opening of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger to the sweetness of brown sugar and orange blossom. The top is spicy, led by cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, with a bright citrus edge. The heart of brown sugar, orange blossom and immortelle turns floral and sweet, with a green note staying in the background. The base settles into woody notes, frankincense and opoponax, leaving a warm, resinous finish. The perfumer is Joshua Kale Smith. Gather Perfume Mellis and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile to Paraphrase Gilded.

Coronation of Sesostris

8.0

Phronema Perfumes · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Phronema Perfumes Coronation of Sesostris is a unisex scent that sets the resinous warmth of myrrh, labdanum and benzoin against the leathery darkness of tobacco and castoreum. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The dense, smoky, animalic character leans towards cooler seasons and evenings out, and it sits between masculine and feminine rather than on either side. The scent has a spicy, woody frame. Myrrh and labdanum build a resinous, earthy base, and benzoin softens it slightly. Tobacco and castoreum add a leathery weight, while deer musk and immortelle round off the rough texture with a dry, animal warmth.

Legend Leather

8.1

Mizensir · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Mizensir Legend Leather is a unisex scent built on aldehydes, cistus and gaiac wood, moving through a leathery, woody register. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. The number of votes is small, so this reading should be taken loosely. It sits comfortably on either men or women; there is not enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it suits. The top opens fresh and slightly green with aldehydes and cistus, while gaiac wood starts the woody thread. In the heart, orris absolute, saffron and raspberry add a powdery, spicy and lightly fruity softness. The base of styrax, ambergris and immortelle dries down onto a leathery ground.

Song of a Siren (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Sorce · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Song of a Siren Extrait de Parfum is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with a sweet, creamy warmth. Water lily and sea breeze give it a cool, watery freshness, while the green and floral accords pull that mood toward something slightly earthy. Vanilla absolute and amber add a soft, creamy sweetness, and rum and immortelle bring a spiced depth underneath. The scent moves as one piece, cool and airy at first glance, then rounder and sweeter the longer you follow it. Hermès Un Jardin sur la Lagune and Jo Malone Salty Amber have a close profile.

19 Mai 1957

8.2

Pozzo di Borgo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pozzo di Borgo 19 Mai 1957 is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, creamy softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The votes are few, so these ratings give only a rough idea. Lavender, eucalyptus and oregano give it a clean, green, lightly spiced side. Sea mist keeps that freshness open, while heliotrope and amber sweeten the scent and move it toward a creamy warmth. Cistus and immortelle add an herbal depth inside the sweetness. With no top, heart and base split, it reads as one whole from start to finish. Santa Maria Novella Magnolia (Eau de Parfum) and Nishane Ambra Calabria have a close profile.

Phénix

6.8

Kintsugi Perfumes

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kintsugi Perfumes Phénix is a spicy, sweet and fruity unisex fragrance in which cumin, saffron, coffee and tobacco meet smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best taken loosely. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine wearer. It opens with cumin and coriander spice mixed into the fruity sweetness of mandarin orange and pineapple. In the heart, cypriol, saffron, coffee, tobacco and smoke take over, pushing it toward a smoky, oriental character. Leather, immortelle, patchouli and ambergris form the base. Clive Christian C: Woody Leather and The Dua Brand Tabacum de Mandarino have a close profile.