The Perfume Library

Black Datura

7.1

Miller Harris · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Miller Harris Black Datura is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens on ylang-ylang, tuberose and datura and moves into myrrh, incense and amber. The top pairs pink pepper with ylang-ylang, tuberose and datura for a creamy floral opening. In the heart, myrrh, incense, Peru balsam and labdanum turn it sweet and smoky. The base of musk, amber and Haitian vetiver settles into a soft, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Crying of Evil and Al Haramain Oudh 36 have a close profile.

Fatale

7.8

Profundum · 2026

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Profundum Fatale is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance that opens on Sichuan pepper, black pepper and pink pepper, then deepens into incense, suede and resins. The peppers lead, laying down a dry, sharp layer of spice. In the heart, incense and suede build a leathery, smoky base, softened by osmanthus and iris with a floral touch. The base of resins, patchouli and amber leaves a warm, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine.

Fahad / فهد

8.1

Lattafa · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Fahad / فهد is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spice, flowers and smoky wood, and it suits anything from spring through winter. The top notes are black pepper, mandarin orange and pineapple, giving a peppery freshness with a fruity sweetness. In the heart, orange blossom, artemisia and lavender add a floral, fougère-like softness. The base of cedarwood, ambroxan, incense and patchouli settles into a woody, lightly smoky and powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer gets a small share. Votes spread evenly across business, leisure and evening wear, so it isn't tied to one setting. Ted Lapidus TL Intenso and Camp David Blue have a close profile.

Naples

7.0

Gallivant · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gallivant Naples is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, fresh opening with a smoky, resinous woodiness. Calabrian bergamot, pink pepper and ginger give it a bright, spicy start, while sea salt and ozonic notes add an aquatic edge. In the heart, labdanum, cardamom, frankincense and incense bring a resinous warmth. Vetiver, birch, patchouli and amber leave a dry, smoky woodiness at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Many voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Aedes de Venustas Copal Azur and Amouage Lineage have a close profile.

Azure Velvet

8.6

Khadlaj · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Khadlaj Azure Velvet is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, floral and woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so the scent stays on skin for a long while and carries well around you. Value for money is rated very high. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best described simply as an easygoing unisex pick. The top opens with mint, bergamot and lavender for a cool start. In the heart, floral, fresh and fruity notes come forward, softened by aquatic and sweet accords. The base settles into powdery notes, woody notes and incense, with a spicy, oriental warmth giving it depth.

With Angels and Archangels

6.9

Kerosene · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kerosene With Angels and Archangels is a smoky, resinous woody scent, lifted by a fresh, citrusy edge, and it works as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, winter and spring, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office or daily wear. Charcoal, incense and cedar form the dry, smoky core. Sandalwood softens it, while rose and musk add a floral, slightly powdery side. The spicy and citrus accords give the woody structure a bright, fresh lift. L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer and IUNX L'Ether have a close profile.

Spice of London

7.9

Atkinsons · 2026

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Atkinsons Spice of London is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then turns spicy, smoky and woody, and it suits everything from daily wear to the evening. Cypress, black pepper and juniper berry give a cool, sharp, green opening. In the heart, cardamom, incense and elemi resin soften the spice with a smoky warmth. Cedarwood, vetiver and musk settle the base into a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards daytime, business and evening wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, a genuinely unisex character.

Prism Head

7.6

Sarah Baker Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sarah Baker Perfumes Prism Head is an earthy, green unisex scent brightened by citrus. It wears well, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting comfortably between the two. Mushrooms, cannabis and geosmin give it a damp, earthy base. Incense and patchouli pull that base toward woody and spicy territory, while lemon adds a fresh lift. Musk and vetiver keep the depth calm, and the animal accord stays faint in the background.

III Thriller

7.8

Maison Asrar · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Asrar III Thriller is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against a woody, resinous and leathery base. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, so it lasts on skin and makes itself noticed around you. No season or occasion votes are in, so it can't be tied to a particular time of year. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with elemi resin, pepper, lemon and bergamot, with cardamom and saffron adding spice. In the heart, tonka bean, leather and incense lead, and labdanum fills this stage with a resinous warmth. The base turns sweet with vanilla, amber and benzoin, while musk, cashmeran and sandalwood leave a creamy, woody finish.

Ayutthaya / อยุธยา

7.7

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ayutthaya / อยุธยา is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent with a dark, dry feel, smoky and earthy underneath. Cinnamon, clove and cumin set the spicy tone, while incense, amber and benzoin turn it into a resinous warmth. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, and jasmine absolute softens the dry edges a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Votes for classic and modern sit close together. Prin Krissana / กฤษณา and Gritti Saraj have a close profile.

Noir Okoumé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Noir Okoumé is a smoky, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and sits most easily in evenings and relaxed hours. As a whole, the scent is built around sandalwood, incense and myrrh. Iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while resins and woody notes bring a warmth that tips towards sweet. Oolong tea stays in the background of this heavy texture. Spicy, leathery and smoky tones darken the character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night outings close behind. Voters split between masculine and feminine, and many also find it classic. Goutal Folie d'un Soir and Diptyque Kimonanthe have a close profile.

Michelangelo

7.4

Onyrico · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Onyrico Michelangelo is a unisex scent that opens green and fruity, then settles onto a woody base. It begins with grapefruit, bergamot and blackcurrant giving a bright fruit lift, while tagetes and davana add a green edge. In the heart, fig, olive leaf and galbanum keep the greenery going, and magnolia and hyacinth bring a soft floral touch. At the base, vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli lead, with sweet and spicy tones softening the woody part. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as both feminine and masculine.

Sama

7.6

Anfas · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anfas Sama is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, spicy and leathery tones. It opens with bergamot, incense and pink pepper; in the heart, orange blossom, jasmine and amber carry the floral sweetness toward an oriental warmth. Vetiver, leather and musk dry it down at the base, while fruity and creamy touches soften the whole. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Anfas Salam and Fragrance Du Bois Siberian Rose have a close profile.

Le Cèdre

8.0

Miller Harris · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Miller Harris Le Cèdre is a fresh, spicy woody floral built around black pepper, incense and Virginia cedar, described as unisex. It opens with black pepper, incense and pink pepper, giving a dry, spicy start. In the heart, mimosa and black orchid keep the floral side soft, and the base settles into Virginia cedar and cashmere wood with musk. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with a slightly synthetic sheen over the wood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, office and leisure lead while evening and night out trail behind. It leans masculine in votes, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Salvatore Ferragamo E Pur Si Muove and Esprit Just Cotton have a close profile.

Moss Maiden

6.8

Alkemia · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia Moss Maiden is a green, woody scent that leans towards spring, fall and summer, and suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure and evening wear dominate, though some wear it to the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so although it was released in 2013 as a women's perfume, its gender lean is not clear-cut. Balsam fir, galbanum, fern and moss lead the scent, while incense and lichen add a smoky, earthy depth. It reads as a fresh, green forest, softened by spicy and resinous tones. Alkemia Gaea and Slumberhouse Norne share a close profile.

Paris for Her

6.0

Rammstein · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rammstein Paris for Her is a fresh women's scent that pairs citrus and mint with spice, rose and a smoky woodiness, giving it a crisp edge. Lime and mint open with a cool lift, while nutmeg and Turkish rose lead the heart; the spicy warmth softens the floral side. In the base, patchouli, green musk and incense set it on a woody, smoky footing, with a synthetic note staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It is marketed as a women's fragrance, and its fresh start and smoky base set it apart from more conventional florals. Grauton Parfums Ceylongrau and Al Haramain L'Aventure Intense have a close profile.

Sanctum Perfume

7.8

Béjar · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Béjar Sanctum Perfume is a smoky, resinous unisex incense scent that leans towards fall and winter. Frankincense comes first, with incense and myrrh in the heart. Sandalwood, benzoin and incense resin soften the base. The overall impression is spicy, woody and earthy, with sweetness staying in the background. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the occasions it suits best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Olibanum and Arte Profumi Samharam.

L'Amour Libertin

8.0

Śasva · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Śasva L'Amour Libertin is a unisex scent that sets spice, incense and vanilla on a leathery, smoky base, with a sweet, oriental character. Pepper, Provençal lavender, saffron and ginger open spicy and fresh. The heart brings amber, incense, poppy and rum forward, and the base of benzoin, oud, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and leathery notes settles it into something sweet, resinous and woody. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It has a full-bodied feel that suits men and women alike. Swiss Arabian Nawaf and Lattafa Qaa'ed have a close profile.

Olissipo

7.5

Xerjoff · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Olissipo is a unisex scent that pairs the fruity sweetness of rum, apple and orange with caramel, chocolate and amber, leaning gourmand and spicy. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are tentative. It reads as unisex, and its sweet, powdery, resinous build suits cooler weather and evenings best. The top opens with rum, apple, orange, pineapple and plum, a bright fruity sweetness. In the heart, myrrh, incense, caramel and chocolate deepen it with a smoky warmth. The base of amber, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a soft, powdery, woody finish.

Verus

8.5

Dumo Luxury Perfume · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Dumo Luxury Perfume Verus is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy, aquatic character against green, spicy and woody tones. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. It is suggested for daily wear, sport and leisure, the office, and evenings or nights out in similar measure, so it isn't tied to one setting. It opens with the coolness of bergamot, lemon, ozone and eucalyptus. The heart brings violet, rose and clove, adding a soft floral touch and a little spice. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and incense leaves a dry, woody finish. Creed Himalaya and Creed Green Irish Tweed have a close profile.

Eid

8.1

Anfas · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Anfas Eid is a unisex oriental that sets a fruity, sweet opening against a smoky, woody base of oud and leather. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is still tentative. It is made for men and women alike. The top holds red fruits, saffron, incense and jasmine. The fruit sweetness gives it a gourmand softness, while saffron and incense add spice and smoke. Oud, rose and leather lead the heart, and the base of sandalwood and musk finishes it warm and woody.

Alpha

7.8

House of Matriarch · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

House of Matriarch Alpha is a green, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around hemp, cypress and incense, and it has been discontinued. The top opens green, dry and earthy with hemp, cypress and Texas cedar. Incense and Ethiopian frankincense bring a resinous, smoky heart. The base of copal resin, sandalwood and oakmoss sets a woody ground, with spicy and animalic touches running through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It is marketed to men, yet a sizeable share of voters read it as feminine. House of Matriarch Khephera and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

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.

Morning Star

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Morning Star is a unisex scent that sets spice, smoke and a creamy woodiness over a fresh, green floral character. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot, pink pepper and incense, which read spicy, smoky and bright. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and milky notes soften the florals and add a creamy feel. The base settles on vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, a woody, lightly sweet ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known up close without filling the room. Voters lean towards leisure and business settings, with night out and evening close behind. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Jasmin Kusamono and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.