The Perfume Library

Tempel

6.7

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Tempel is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral start with a spicy, woody and animalic depth. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring, winter and autumn, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with narcissus, magnolia and Japanese lily of the valley, which give it a floral, fresh air. In the heart and base, Cambodian oud and Indian oud come forward, while ambergris adds a creamy, earthy ground. The lily of the valley runs through all three layers and softens the weight of the oud. A fruity touch sweetens the flowers.

Honey Havane

7.6

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Honey Havane is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter, balancing the sweetness of honey, cocoa and vanilla with spice and smoke. Yemenite honey and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweet, gourmand and creamy side. Cocoa deepens that sweetness, while spices and tobacco add a dry, smoky contrast. Indian oud and Tunisian amber lay a woody, resinous base, and Egyptian musk rounds it all off with a powdery softness. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most-named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio have a close profile.

Palladium

8.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Green · Spicy

Palladium by Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur is a dense, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with Amalfi bergamot and lemon brightening the start, but Arabian myrrh, Turkish galbanum and Indian pink pepper soon take over, giving a green, spicy, resinous character. In the heart, Borneo oud, patchouli, English leather and American tobacco push the floral side into the background. The base of Russian birch tar, Indian oud and civet absolute settles into a smoky, animal, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; it leans towards evening and leisure wear, with night-out use also common. The character tilts a little masculine but reads as unisex. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Outback and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

SOD

8.1

Mallo · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mallo SOD is a dense unisex scent that sets sweet, spicy, woody and earthy tones against smoky resins; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, and nearly all voters rate its staying power high. Its heavy build suits cool weather and evenings, and it may feel too much for anyone who likes a light scent. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and wears as a unisex fragrance. As a whole, the scent rests on a dark woodiness built from soil, Indian oud and Java vetiver. Patchouli and cypriol dry it out and add spice, while benzoin and frankincense bring a resinous sweetness. Mitti attar pushes the earthy side forward, and civet adds depth.

Alioth

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Alioth is a sweet, spicy and resinous oriental with a floral side, a dense, earthy unisex scent. Green pepper, Italian saffron, black pepper and cardamom open on a spicy note. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Bulgarian rose absolute add a soft floral touch, while patchouli and Greek cypriol bring an earthy, animal depth. In the base, Indian and Cambodian oud, musk, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla carry it into a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. The dense character suits cooler weather and evening wear better. As a unisex scent, it sits evenly on both men and women. Taif Al-Emarat UAE Oud and Roja Parfums Amber Aoud (Parfum) have a close profile.

Tabacaurum

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Tabacaurum opens with Jasmine sambac, Persian saffron and tobacco, and reads as a floral, sweet and spicy unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It can read as masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably in unisex territory. The opening is led by flowers, with jasmine, orange blossom, saffron and tobacco. In the heart, tuberose, osmanthus, ylang-ylang and Cambodian oud join in. The base of Burley tobacco, Indian oud, honey, benzoin and Mysore sandalwood settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth, with woody, oriental, animal and creamy touches. Sultan Pasha Attars Aurum d'Angkhor and Dixit & Zak Emperor's Court have a close profile.

Vittoriale

8.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Tiziana Terenzi Vittoriale is a unisex perfume with a leathery, smoky and spicy character, built on woody and resinous layers. It opens with white wine, cardamom, Italian leather and Kentucky tobacco, giving a firm, spicy first impression. In the heart, violet leaf, Indian jasmine sambac, musk, patchouli and labdanum push it towards an animalic, resinous side. The base settles on Indian and Cambodian oud, ambergris and oak moss, a woody, smoky foundation. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score them high. It suits those who like a dense, characterful scent, and it reads as unisex. Tauerville Incense Flash and Rook Perfumes Rook (2020) have a close profile.

Oud Maximus Autumn '19

8.8

Bortnikoff · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bortnikoff Oud Maximus Autumn '19 is a floral, spicy and woody unisex fragrance where rose and oud take the lead; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper, bright and lightly spiced. May rose, Indian rose and clove dominate the heart. The base joins Indian, Vietnamese and Borneo oud with tolu balm, vanilla and birch tar, leaving an animalic, resinous depth. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Its dense build suits cooler seasons and evenings, and it reads masculine and feminine alike. Bortnikoff Oud Maximus (2020) and Bortnikoff Attar Oud Maximus have a close profile.

Musk Couture

8.0

Maksim Perfume · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Maksim Perfume Musk Couture is a unisex scent that weights a fruity sweetness with tobacco, oud and musk, giving it a woody, oriental character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good; most voters score the longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its dense, sweet and spicy build suits cooler days and evenings, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top opens with grass, Thai lychee, Roman chamomile and raspberry, a fruity, faintly green start. In the heart, nagarmotha, Turkish tobacco, Virginia tobacco and ylang-ylang come forward; the base of Indian oud, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin, oakmoss and Siberian musk settles into a creamy, resinous, animalic warmth.

Mate-O

7.7

OM Parfum

Floral · Green · Sweet

OM Parfum Mate-O is a unisex scent built around maté absolute, tobacco absolute and Indian oud, leaning earthy, smoky and animal. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. As a whole it reads green and earthy: maté, matcha and soil meet a smoky core of tobacco, patchouli and oud. Jasmine and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch, vanilla and tonka bring sweetness, and castoreum leaves a leathery, animal trace. Nimerè La Gitane and Electimuss Patchouli of the Underworld have a close profile.

Oud Luban

8.5

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Oud Luban is a unisex fragrance that most voters wear in the evening or on a night out, leaning towards autumn and spring, with a resinous, smoky oud character. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong, so it is easy to notice in an evening crowd. The season spread is wide: autumn leads, with spring and winter close behind. Voters read it as more masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with Bulgarian rose and black pepper; in the heart, orange blossom and Cambodian oud sweeten it. As it settles, Indian oud, Omani frankincense, vetiver and cedarwood take over, and the floral, spicy side gives way to an earthy, animalic, woody depth. Rania J. Oud Assam and Jazeel Ghala have a close profile.

Oud 74

7.4

Swiss Arabian · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Swiss Arabian Oud 74 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around Indian and Malayan oud. The scent is oud from start to finish: Indian oud runs from the top through to the base, joined in the heart by Malayan oud. In the base, amber and sweet notes soften it. Sweet, spicy and woody accords lead, while oriental, resinous, animal and leathery tones add depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like dense oriental fragrances. Ensar Oud Hindistan Kala and Montale Aoud Night have a close profile.

Cheval d'Arabie

9.0

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Attars Cheval d'Arabie is a unisex scent in which rose otto, Indian oud, leather and civet dominate, pairing floral notes with animalic ones. It opens with Persian and Taif rose otto, saffron and Omani frankincense, with elemi resin adding a resinous edge. The heart brings hay absolute, leather, narcissus and Indian patchouli, while oud and civet continue underneath. In the base, castoreum, black and white ambergris, benzoin and mimosa soften it; the result is a woody, smoky, earthy and leathery oriental. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and most voters score both highly. With its dense, characterful build it reads neither masculine nor feminine and makes itself noticed. Meo Fusciuni Varanasi and Dixit & Zak Emperor Hind have a close profile.

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Pandolfo

7.3

V Canto · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

V Canto Pandolfo is a unisex scent that opens floral and deepens into spice, resin and wood, with an earthy, creamy feel. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong; the vote count is small, but most voters score both high. Dense and full, it sits more comfortably in cool weather, in the evening and on days when you don't mind being noticed, and it suits men and women alike. It opens with musk rose, Moroccan mastic and Greek sage. At the heart, sandalwood, Indian oud, gurjum balsam and cypriol build a woody, resinous body. In the base, ambergris, patchouli and musk soften it and leave a creamy warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

J-Gris

8.1

Jinx · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jinx J-Gris is a men's fragrance led by fresh and citrus accords, resting on a floral, woody base, with an aquatic freshness softened by powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with nearly all voters scoring them high, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with green mandarin orange, neroli, lemon and cubeb for a bright, lightly spiced citrus. In the heart, May rose, iris and linden blossom bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, ambergris, Indian oud, Mysore sandalwood and tonka bean close it with woody, creamy warmth. Perfumes with a close profile include Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Zara Acqua della Fontana.

Ambergris Cacao (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

elkhaldi · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elkhaldi Ambergris Cacao Eau de Toilette is a unisex perfume that pairs a floral, sweet core with gourmand, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and being unisex it can be worn by anyone. The scent reads as a single whole: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Damask rose build the floral side, while cocoa and sour cherry sweeten it. Spices and ambergris join oud and woods behind them, giving a creamy, resinous base.

Dewaniya

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya is a dense, oriental unisex scent where rose, spice and oud meet on a resinous, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it holds its place on skin and in the air for a long time. Few people have rated it, so these scores are a rough guide only. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, Persian saffron and absinth; in the heart, Damask rose, tobacco, honey and cocoa add a sweet, creamy warmth. In the base, Cambodian and Bengal oud, leather, myrrh and labdanum dominate, while sandalwood and musk soften the mix. Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère and Dewaniya Cœur have a close profile.

Chi

7.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chi is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters wear it in the cold months, for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters call it feminine. It opens with Italian almond, Guatemala coffee bean, Turkish caramel and milk, a sweet, gourmand start. In the heart, soil, Cambodian oud, white Alba truffle and Indian patchouli add an earthy, spicy weight. It dries down woody and resinous on vetiver, Indian oud, vanilla blossom and tonka bean.

Âme Sombre Grade 1

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Âme Sombre Grade 1 is a unisex scent that sets rose, honey and resin on a dark, smoky, animalic oud base. It opens with frankincense, Persian rose otto and saffron; in the heart amber, honey and Bulgarian rose absolute sweeten it, while Jasminum auriculatum adds a soft floral touch. The base builds a woody, leathery depth from Cambodian and Indian oud, tobacco, benzoin and patchouli. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring; summer gets a small share. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather best. Sultan Pasha Attars Shamamah and Âme Sombre Grade 2 have a close profile.

Imperial Oud

7.5

Al Haramain · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Al Haramain Imperial Oud is a unisex perfume with a spicy, woody and resinous character, deepened by smoky and leathery touches. Clove, thyme, sage and black pepper give the opening a dry, sharp spice. In the heart, rose and patchouli add a floral, earthy softness, while Indian oud and balsam set it on a resinous footing. The base is led by oud, amber and vanilla, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the vote count is small. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably on any skin. Al Haramain Golden Oud and Zara Sensual Oud have a close profile.

Oud Imperial

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Imperial is an unisex scent led by Indian oud, leather and patchouli, running sweet, spicy and smoky; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Night out and evening are the most cited occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and it also reads as classic. It opens on Indian oud, with leather and geranium in the heart. The base holds patchouli, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin. Floral and oriental accords carry a sweet, resinous, earthy texture, while animal and leathery tones add a smoky warmth. Henry Jacques Oudh Imperial and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Dark Souls

8.6

Alejandro Acosta · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Alejandro Acosta Dark Souls is a dark, animalic unisex fragrance built around Indian oud, Cambodian oud, leather and castoreum, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Oud, leather, civet and castoreum form a heavy, smoky, leathery core. Sri Lankan and Haitian vetiver and Java patchouli give it an earthy base, while Texas cedar, gaiac wood and cypriol push the woody, spicy side. Gingko adds a green touch. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Jousset Parfums Griffe de Crocodile and Pryn Parfum Aranyaka have a close profile.

Pink Papua (2024)

7.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ensar Oud Pink Papua is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green face over a woody, animalic core. The notes read as one whole: ylang-ylang and pink lotus build a creamy floral side, while blood orange adds a sweet brightness. Indian oud and Borneo oud bring a spicy, resinous and earthy depth, and the animalic accord makes that woody base warmer and denser. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not yet firm. Its unisex build suits oud lovers and floral fans alike. Those after a similar profile could look at Hiram Green Moon Bloom and Ensar Oud Borneo 2000.