The Perfume Library

Ganymede (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then deepens into spice, wood and a touch of leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter next and summer chosen least. Leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions, though it also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, but it stays open to a unisex reading. It opens with Italian mandarine and saffron, the citrus brightness meeting a warm, spicy edge. Violet and Chinese osmanthus absolute bring a soft floral heart. In the base, Akigalawood® and immortelle absolute lay down a dry, woody, slightly leathery floor. The overall feel is a synthetic, modern freshness.

Old Fashioned

7.7

Kilian · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Old Fashioned is a unisex scent that balances a fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with davana and wheat absolute, which give a warm, fruity-sweet start. In the heart, immortelle absolute and cedarwood build a woody frame, and in the base styrax and tolu balm turn it resinous and smoky, softening the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share find it feminine.

Citrus Riviera

7.2

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera is a unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers inside a fresh, green, watery accord. It opens with fig, Italian mandarin orange, Moroccan neroli and Italian lemon. In the heart, Moroccan orange blossom absolute, jasmine and strawberry pull the citrus towards something floral and lightly fruity, while eucalyptus adds a green coolness. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean absolute and white musk softens it into an earthy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport also chosen. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Biotherm Eau Pure and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Plum in Cognac

8.3

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac is a unisex gourmand whose fruity, sweet side is deepened by spice, smoke and resin. Rum absolute, plum and vanilla form the sweet, ripe-fruit core of the scent, while cinnamon and immortelle absolute add a spicy, faintly smoky warmth. Peru balsam and cistus bring a resinous softness, and Haitian vetiver and osmanthus round it out with woody and floral touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac Vintage 24 and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

Oud for Love

7.9

The Different Company · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Different Company Oud for Love is a sweet, spicy, woody oriental that opens on saffron, whisky and cumin and settles into Laotian oud, amber and caramel; it is described as unisex. The top holds saffron, aldehydes, whisky, cumin and coriander. The heart brings sandalwood, iris, tuberose, ylang-ylang and clove. In the base, amber, tolu balm, caramel and Laotian oud lead, joined by patchouli, musk and Haitian vetiver. The accords read sweet, spicy, woody, animal, resinous and smoky together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. On character, masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it sits comfortably on either side. Its profile is close to Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh.

African Rooibos

8.3

Chris Collins · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Chris Collins African Rooibos is a fresh, spicy and lightly smoky unisex scent built around black pepper, cardamom and rooibos tea. It opens with black pepper, cardamom and bergamot, a citrus freshness over dry spice. In the heart, orris butter and rooibos tea take over and the scent turns earthy and green. The base adds sweetness from tonka bean, while immortelle absolute and cedarwood leave a woody, smoky floor. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits daytime, the office and evenings alike. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern vote too. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

Cèdre

8.1

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Les Eaux Primordiales Cèdre is a unisex scent that leans towards fall, spring and winter, suiting evenings as well as daytime; it sets a floral, sweet and spicy character on a woody base. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall comes first, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. It is picked for evening and night out, but daily and business wear are not far off. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with pink pepper and thyme, then moves into plum, immortelle absolute and rose at the heart, sweet and resinous in feel. The base of saffron, Australian sandalwood, vanilla and ambroxan leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Widian Sahara and Agatho Castiamanti have a close profile.

Vinyle

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Saint Laurent Vinyle is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around aniseed, pink pepper and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with aniseed, pink pepper and bergamot. In the heart, myrrh, immortelle absolute and opoponax add a resinous depth. Vanilla dominates the base, with styrax and Glycyrrhiza glabra leading it into a woody, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters are split between reading it as feminine and masculine. Moresque Seta and Initio Psychedelic Love have a close profile.

DEV #2: The Main Act

7.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act is a unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and leather, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Cinnamon, cardamom and clove give it a spicy warmth. Leather, castoreum and civet add an animal depth, while cistus, labdanum and frankincense build a sweet, resinous body. Rose and oud pull it towards a woody, smoky finish. Amouage Memoir Woman and Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque have a close profile.

Pohadka - Ainsi la nuit

7.1

YS Uzac · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

YS Uzac Pohadka - Ainsi la nuit is a unisex scent built on shiso leaf, jasmine and blond tobacco, moving between fresh and smoky. It opens with shiso leaf, then moves into a heart of jasmine, labdanum, davana and sweet vernal grass, where the green and floral side comes forward. The base of vanilla, leather, immortelle absolute and sage settles into a resinous, earthy, smoky tone, with tobacco and leather adding a spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, with winter further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings, and masculine and feminine votes are close. Aramis Havana and Riggs Sceptre have a similar profile.

L'Être Aimé Femme

7.3

Divine · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Divine L'Être Aimé Femme is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, nectarine and neroli water and softens into vanilla and amber. The top is light and fruity, with bergamot, nectarine and neroli water. In the heart, lily, rose absolute and jasmine carry the floral side, while immortelle absolute adds a spicy, resinous depth. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and amber turns sweeter, leaving a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Caravansérail Intense

7.3

Nicolaï · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense is a unisex fragrance in which raspberry, plum and coffee absolute open onto a sweet, spicy oriental body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine, so it works on either side. It opens with raspberry and plum giving a fruity sweetness, deepened by coffee absolute. In the heart, cardamom, clove and cinnamon bring the spice, while patchouli and sandalwood set a woody base. Vanilla, tonka bean and amber soften the dry-down, and immortelle absolute adds an earthy, smoky edge.

Collection Excessive - Aurore Nomade

6.5

The Different Company · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Different Company Collection Excessive - Aurore Nomade is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer leisure days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share call it masculine or modern. It opens with cinnamon, nutmeg, rum and marine notes alongside fruity starfruit and banana flower. The heart brings frangipani, ylang-ylang and clove into a floral, spicy core, while indole adds an animal edge. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten it and settle it on a woody footing. Zoologist Panda and Alberta Ferretti Femina have a close profile.

Musc Immortel

7.5

Atelier des Ors · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier des Ors Musc Immortel is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, pairing a powdery, creamy musk with a floral, woody body. The top carries iris, grapefruit and clary sage absolute, with the grapefruit brightening it slightly. At the heart, cypriol, patchouli and Haitian vetiver build an earthy, spicy woodiness. The base of musk, ambrette and immortelle absolute leaves a sweet, resinous, soft foundation. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daytime wear also work. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

L'Être Aimé Homme

7.0

Divine · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Divine L'Être Aimé Homme opens with ginger, Provençal lavender absolute and bergamot, a green, spicy and woody fragrance for men. The top is fresh and herbal, with ginger, lavender, bergamot and basil. The heart brings celery, immortelle absolute and cardamom, adding a dry spiciness. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cistus, patchouli and amber settles into an earthy, resinous, slightly leathery woodiness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall and spring are the most recommended seasons, with winter and summer not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Ulrich Lang Nightscape have a close profile.

Le Boucanier

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M Le Boucanier is a unisex scent that lays woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones over a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings follow close behind. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Caribbean rum, black tea, cinnamon and black pepper give it a sweet, spicy character. Burmese oud, cedar, Indian vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy ground beneath. Cuban cigar and gun powder carry the smoky side, while vanilla and white ambergris soften the edges.

Multiple Rouge

6.0

Humięcki & Graef · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Humięcki & Graef Multiple Rouge is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and fall and relaxed leisure time. Citrus and green accords lead: orange, green pineapple and red berries give it a bright, sweet fruit character. Cinnamon and Vietnamese coriander add a spicy edge, while green violet and peach stone soften the floral side. Aquatic and synthetic accords lend it a crisp, modern feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. It works for daytime and evenings too, but leisure is the most common choice. About half of voters read it as feminine.

L'Eau Ambrée

6.8

Kenzo · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Kenzo L'Eau Ambrée is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sits easiest in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Ylang-ylang and fig milk open it soft and floral. In the heart, aquozone, immortelle absolute and Australian sandalwood set a spicy, woody base under the aquatic freshness, with ambrox adding a bright, synthetic edge. Siam benzoin and Tahitian vanilla sweeten the base and give it a creamy softness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and few choose winter. It leans feminine and modern, though some voters find it masculine.

Vaadhoo

7.1

Memo Paris · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Memo Paris Vaadhoo is a unisex floral-woody scent that puts immortelle, violet and cannabis in the heart, with a green, sweet and smoky character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb and Madagascan ginger, fresh and lightly spiced. The heart of immortelle absolute, violet, cannabis and jasmine absolute keeps the floral and green tones on an earthy footing. The base settles into vanilla sweetness, Sulawesi patchouli and leather, leaving a resinous, smoky warmth. Aedes de Venustas Grenadille d'Afrique and The Woods Collection Dark Forest have a close profile.

Une Rose au Bord de la Mer

7.4

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Une Rose au Bord de la Mer is a fresh, citrusy floral that sets rose against marine notes, with a feminine leaning. It opens with rose, mandarin orange, Italian bergamot, bitter orange and neroli. The heart brings marine notes, jasmine, immortelle absolute and rose absolute; aquatic and green tones keep it light, while a little sweetness and spice sit in the background. The base lays down a soft bed of musk, amber, cistus and ambrette seed. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Floris Neroli Voyage and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic have a close profile.

First Cut

8.4

St. Clair Scents · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents First Cut opens with yuzu, bergamot and tomato leaf absolute, a fresh green start that settles into a soft tobacco and vanilla base, in a unisex fougère style. The top notes bring yuzu, bergamot, basil and rosemary, giving a citrusy, herbal-spicy freshness. In the heart, May rose, geranium and lavender absolute add a floral, aromatic turn. The base of tobacco, vanilla, oakmoss and hay absolute leaves a woody, slightly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters split evenly between spring, summer and fall, and name leisure, daily wear and business as the most fitting settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Maison Margiela At the Barber's and Jo Malone Amber & Lavender have a close profile.

Édition Rare - Vidi

6.4

Histoires de Parfums · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Vidi is a fresh, watery unisex scent that suits spring and summer, and sits easily in leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: present, but never filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily and business use leading the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads open to either. It opens with cucumber, ozonic notes and cardamom, a fresh and lightly spiced start. The heart brings cyclamen, saffron, rose and aquatic notes, with the floral side softened by a watery feel. The base of musk, vanilla, ambergris and blond woods settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

Immortelle Marilyn

7.0

Nez à Nez · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nez à Nez Immortelle Marilyn is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built around immortelle, hazelnut and raspberry; it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang, hazelnut, raspberry and everlasting flower, where fruity sweetness meets the soft, edible tone of the hazelnut. In the heart, leather, iris and nutmeg add a powdery, spicy, leathery edge. The base of musk, immortelle absolute and ambroxan settles it onto a warm, soft footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and nights out, and reads as a feminine scent.

Sperone

7.6

Le Couvent · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Sperone is a unisex scent that takes the fresh opening of thyme and bergamot into a dry, herbal direction with immortelle, pepper and cedar. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin while still making itself known. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, it reads masculine. It opens with thyme and bergamot, giving a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, immortelle absolute and pepper add a floral, spicy and earthy dryness. Cedar and labdanum absolute close it with a woody, resinous warmth. Its profile is close to Von Eusersdorff Classic Vétiver and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme.