The Perfume Library

Herod

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Herod is a sweet, smoky and woody unisex scent that softens pepper and cinnamon with tobacco, vanilla and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with the spice of pepper and cinnamon. In the heart, cistus, incense, tobacco and osmanthus build a smoky, resinous base. In the base, vanilla and musk turn it creamy and gourmand, while patchouli and woody notes keep the sweetness dry. Maison Alhambra Hercules and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Ombre Nomade

8.1

Louis Vuitton · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around benzoin, incense, oud and raspberry. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it lingers for a long time and carries well. Most voters pick autumn and winter and see it as an evening or night-out scent. It is unisex, though it leans masculine. The notes read as one blend. Fruity raspberry sweetness merges with benzoin into a resinous warmth, while incense and oud keep a smoky, woody line running throughout. Spicy, leathery and animal tones deepen that sweetness rather than soften it. The Dua Brand Leather for the Ages and bdk Parfums Nectar Oud have a close profile.

Red Tobacco

7.9

Mancera · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Red Tobacco is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent in which green apple and spice meet tobacco, vanilla and amber. It opens with green apple, white peach, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg, pairing fruity brightness with spice. Patchouli and jasmine soften the heart. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and amber lead, while vetiver and gaiac wood give it a woody frame. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It leans masculine in character. Armaf Hunter Killer and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Camel

7.7

Zoologist · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Camel is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Camel's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter and suggest evenings and nights out; it is picked far less for the office or for summer. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though many see it as feminine. It opens with date palm, frankincense, rose and dried fruits. The heart is led by incense, amber, cinnamon, myrrh and cedar. The base brings tonka bean, vanilla, oud and animalic musk, leaving a fruity, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge.

Sirène

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Sirène is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a gourmand, woody depth. It opens with pink pepper and cherry, a spicy brightness beside fruit sweetness. The heart of incense, oud and lactone adds a creamy, smoky softness. The base of moss, cypriol, benzoin, cistus and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Amouage Guidance 46 and LM Parfums Sensual & Decadent have a close profile.

La Liturgie des Heures

7.4

Jovoy · 2011

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures is a unisex scent that opens cypress-green and cool, then settles into a resinous heart of myrrh, incense and frankincense. Fresh and green notes with cypress come first, followed by myrrh, incense, frankincense and cistus, which add a resinous, smoky weight. Patchouli and musk sit underneath, so the woody, earthy side takes over and the scent dries down dry and serious. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is picked mostly for leisure and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share see it as feminine.

Étui Noir

7.7

Miller Harris · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris Étui Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex scent with a resinous, leathery and woody character that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright with elemi resin, tangerine and Italian bergamot. In the heart, Moroccan orris butter adds a powdery softness, while styrax and incense bring smoke and cashmere wood sets the woody ground. The base joins leather, labdanum absolute, amber, patchouli and birch in a sweet, spicy and smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions, with leisure wear close behind. It leans slightly masculine, though many voters find it feminine. Paglieri Florentia and Morph Montmartre have a close profile.

Kokain Black Ash

7.2

Rammstein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rammstein Kokain Black Ash is a smoky, spicy men's fragrance built around styrax, saffron and incense, darkened by leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued. It opens with styrax, saffron and incense, a spicy, smoky start. In the heart, leather, frankincense and cypress dominate, and in the base resins and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody, sweet footing. The leathery and resinous tones are clear, with a slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. The character reads clearly masculine, and it suits cooler weather and after-dark wear best. Rammstein Kokain Black Intense and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

Mississippi Medicine (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

D.S. & Durga Mississippi Medicine Eau de Parfum is a woody, smoky and resinous men's scent that suits fall and winter, whether for leisure time or an evening out. The top holds red cedar, frankincense and aldehydes, while the heart of cascarilla, cypress root and European black pine builds a green, earthy forest feel. In the base, birch tar and incense bring the smoke forward, and Spanish prickly pear softens that hard edge a little. A spicy streak runs through the blend as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure the top occasion and evening next. Most also read it as masculine. Profumum Roma Olibanum and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Muscat

8.1

Ormonde Jayne · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ormonde Jayne Muscat is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and date, then moves into frankincense, rose absolute, incense and halva at the heart. The base holds oud, vanilla, cardamom and oakmoss. The result reads resinous, woody and oriental, with the floral side staying in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night out, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share call it feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow and Ormonde Jayne Oudh Flor have a close profile.

deadofnight (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Strangelove NYC · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC deadofnight Eau de Parfum is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cinnamon and ginger warmth deepens with Indian oud, incense and balsam, while tuberose and Damask rose add a soft floral edge. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla orchid sweeten it, and patchouli and gaiac wood give it a woody, slightly animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by evening and night-out wear, while summer plays a small part. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. Serge Lutens Cèdre and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.

Ambre Levant

8.0

Louis Vuitton · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Louis Vuitton Ambre Levant is a sweet, spicy and smoky amber scent, a unisex perfume suited to evenings and the colder months. Amber and labdanum give it a resinous warmth, with cinnamon and white pepper adding spice and mandarin orange a fruity brightness. Incense and oud build a smoky, woody backdrop, while ambergris adds an animal depth beneath the sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is almost never chosen. It leans towards evening and night-out wear. Voters see it as modern and masculine. Zoologist Camel and Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade have a close profile.

Mochi Milk

8.0

Dedcool · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Dedcool Mochi Milk is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that leans towards spring and winter and suits daily and leisure wear. It opens with incense, peach nectar and marshmallow, so a fruity sweetness comes first. In the heart, rice milk, jasmine and vanilla push it into a powdery, creamy gourmand direction. Australian sandalwood, white musk and amber leave a soft, warm base. The overall feel is milky and confectionary, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure use, and spring comes first among the seasons, followed by winter. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Al Rehab Choco Musk Marshmallow and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky have a close profile.

Indigo Smoke

7.6

Arquiste · 2022

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Arquiste Indigo Smoke is a smoky, green and woody unisex scent built around Lapsang Souchong tea, pine tar and incense, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Character votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver alongside the smoky tea. In the heart, apricot and vanilla absolute sweeten it, while cassia and gaiac wood add spice and wood. The base of pine tar, incense and cedar leaf dries down smoky and resinous. Mancera Red Tobacco and Haute Fragrance Company Sword Dancer have a close profile.

Spicy Road

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Une Nuit Nomade Spicy Road is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters mostly read it as masculine, but a fair share call it feminine. It opens with pepper and clove leaf, then vanilla and incense soften and sweeten the heart. The base builds a woody frame from Georgywood®, Akigalawood® and cedarwood. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Dior Bois Talisman have a close profile.

Oud Paradisio

7.5

bdk Parfums · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Oud Paradisio is a sweet, spicy woody-floral unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine, with a modern feel too. It opens with incense, Somali saffron, pineapple ice cream and bergamot: spicy, fruity and lightly sweet. Bulgarian and Turkish rose take over in the heart, bringing out the floral side. In the base, cocoa absolute and Thai oud settle into a creamy, leathery, oriental warmth. Xerjoff Soprano and Guerlain Cherry Oud have a close profile.

Kimonanthe

7.5

Diptyque · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diptyque Kimonanthe is a floral and sweet unisex scent, deepened by spice, resin and smoke into something woody with a leathery edge; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: osmanthus brings a soft, floral and fruity note, while star anise adds spicy warmth. Sandalwood and incense give it a woody, resinous and smoky depth, with a faint leathery trace behind them. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and for leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Pierre Guillaume Noir Okoumé and Guerlain Santal Royal have a close profile.

Half Moon

7.2

OHTOP · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

OHTOP Half Moon is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet character against spice, smoke and resin, and it suits fall and winter days best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for leisure and evening wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; votes split closely between masculine and feminine, with modern as the leading character. Jasmine, rose and heliotrope form a powdery floral side, while cinnamon, incense and vanilla add a spicy, sweet warmth. Cedarwood, vetiver and cypress give a woody base, with bergamot and oxygen carrying the freshness. Musk and ambroxan soften the blend. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Marc Cain Mysteriously No.2 have a close profile.

Chypre Sublime

6.1

Floral Street · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Floral Street Chypre Sublime is a unisex chypre that leans towards fall, and suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets fewer votes. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. The notes read as one whole: damask rose absolute and violet shape a floral frame, with geranium adding a green freshness. Patchouli and labdanum lay an earthy base, and pink pepper brings a spicy touch. Benzoin sweetens it, while incense and frankincense carry a resinous depth throughout. Diptyque Eau Capitale and Etro Greene Street have a close profile.

Indus

7.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ormonde Jayne Indus is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a sweet, spicy and creamy tone, leaning toward everyday wear from spring through autumn. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes spread across spring, fall and summer, with winter picked least. Leisure, daily wear and evenings out come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. The top has blackcurrant bud, lychee and nutmeg, giving a fruity, spiced start. Egyptian geranium and Persian rose bring a floral weight in the heart. Incense, Indonesian patchouli, musk and Chinese plum in the base sweeten it and tie it into a creamy warmth.

Dunhuang / 敦煌

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Prissana Dunhuang / 敦煌 is a sweet but shadowed unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers against spice and smoke. Mandarin orange, tangerine and kumquat form a bright citrus base, while jasmine absolute, osmanthus and magnolia add floral sweetness with a touch of plum. Cinnamon, cumin and black pepper bring the spice forward, and incense and Lapsang Souchong tea carry a smoky edge. Sandalwood, cedar and amber give a warm woody ground, and civet leaves an animalic trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hades' Elixir

8.3

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Dua Brand Hades' Elixir is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that fits fall and winter evenings best. Hashish, incense and tobacco sit on a sweet base, while frankincense, oud and gaiac wood add a resinous, woody and earthy weight. The spicy, oriental character is clear, with a faint animal touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for nights out, rarely for daytime or the office. Most voters find it masculine. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and The Dua Brand Tobac Aoud have a close profile.

Empireo

7.4

Onyrico · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Onyrico Empireo opens with myrrh and incense and moves into white rose and jasmine sambac, a sweet, resinous floral oriental classed as a women's fragrance. The top holds myrrh, incense, bergamot and lavender, a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, white rose, jasmine sambac and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery floral note. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, benzoin and amber turns it gourmand, creamy and sweet, with sandalwood and cedarwood giving it a woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and voters mostly read it as feminine. Moresque Seta and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

Derviche II

7.3

Rogue · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Rogue Derviche II is a spicy, woody unisex scent in which citrus and candied fruits are set on a warm base of incense and amber. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: citrus fruits and candied fruits give it a sweet, fruity face, while Mediterranean herbs cut that sweetness slightly. Incense, amber, vanilla and musk add a soft, warm, oriental depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions that lead. It leans a little more masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Nike Sun & Wood and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.