The Perfume Library

La Yuqawam pour Homme

8.0

Rasasi · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Rasasi La Yuqawam pour Homme is a sweet, spicy and smoky masculine scent in which saffron, rose, Indian oud and Italian leather stand out together. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with very few choosing summer. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads as masculine, with a classic side as well. Blue blossoms, geranium, saffron and rose open sweet, fruity and spicy. In the heart, Yemenite frankincense and French jasmine add a resinous, floral touch. It settles onto a woody, leathery and smoky base of Indian oud, Italian leather and amber. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and French Avenue The Shadow have a close profile.

Oud for Happiness

7.5

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Initio Oud for Happiness is a woody, spicy and sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for autumn and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Indian oud and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while ginger adds spice and vanilla and musk carry a creamy sweetness. Bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift that lightens the weight, though the oriental character leads overall. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It also suits leisure time, and summer is the least favoured season. Xerjoff Uden Overdose and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.

Russian Oud II

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Russian Oud II is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, smoky, resinous oud over a sweet, gourmand base, suited to the evenings of the colder months. It has been discontinued. The top holds deer musk and ambergris; in the heart Indian oud and cocoa take over, giving the scent a dark, sweet depth. Cedar and resins sit at the base, and the woody, animal and oriental accords round out its heavy, warm side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Areej Le Doré Russian Oud Attar and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Haibah

8.6

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Haibah is a unisex scent built around oud, rose and sandalwood, floral, woody and oriental in character, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, while summer gets few votes. Night out and evening are the leading occasions, with leisure wear next. Though unisex, it reads closer to masculine. The top opens with peach, bergamot, saffron and ginger, fruity and spicy, over a darker line of leather and smoked wood. In the heart, Damask rose, jasmine and oud tie the floral side to a woody depth. The base settles into sandalwood, Indian oud, patchouli and musk, sweet, resinous and earthy.

Nero Oudh

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh is a smoky, spicy and woody unisex scent that rounds Indian oud with patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. It opens with ylang-ylang, Italian saffron and cypriol forming a spicy floral start, softened by Bulgarian rose absolute and magnolia. In the heart, Cuban cedar and gaiac wood add a woody, earthy base. In the base, Indian oud, patchouli and sandalwood come forward, while vanilla and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Dubai - Oud

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper. It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Oud Zhen

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen is a spicy, smoky, leathery oud scent, described as unisex, and it has been discontinued. It opens with oud alone, then deepens in the heart with Indian saffron and Indian oud. The base of myrrh, tolu balm, sandalwood and vetiver builds a resinous, earthy floor, while civet and castoreum add an animal warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic, though some voters see it as feminine.

Mriga / มฤค

8.4

Prin

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mriga / มฤค is a green, earthy chypre with smoky and resinous sides, offered as a unisex scent that suits the evenings of cooler seasons best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, with classic and feminine close behind each other. Oakmoss, vetiver and peat give it earth and smoke, while fir balsam, black spruce and labdanum build a resinous, woody frame. Jasmine absolute and rose soften the floral side, and Indian oud, sandalwood and deer musk add an animalic depth. Parfum Prissana Hayra / เหรา and Prin Aran / อรัญ have a close profile.

Ottoman Empire IV

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire IV is a floral, spicy and sweet unisex scent built around cardamom, Turkish rose and Indian oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, Turkish rose and Jamaican pepper. The heart brings Indian oud, cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg and frangipani, giving it an oriental, creamy feel. In the base, cedarwood, oakmoss and amber settle it onto a woody, resinous footing, with a faint animal note at the back. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, but a good share see it as feminine, which fits its unisex label. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire have a close profile.

Alexandria Imperiale

8.8

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria Imperiale opens with rose, cardamom and lavender and settles on Indian, Laotian, Bangladeshi and Cambodian oud, a dense unisex oriental scent. The opening is floral and spicy, with rose, cardamom and lavender. In the heart, leather, cypriol, cedar and iris make it leathery, woody and slightly powdery. The base turns sweet and resinous, as the ouds meet amber, vanilla and musk. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine.

Oud Assam

7.6

Rania J. · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rania J. Oud Assam is a sweet, spicy, woody fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, aimed mainly at men. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and orange, a bright citrus start. Indian oud takes over in the heart, and the base of black pepper, cedarwood, vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and musk sweetens that edge, settling into a resinous, earthy, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine. Rania J. Ambre Loup and Label Oud & Musk have a close profile.

Mysterious Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud Extrait de Parfum is a dense, spicy unisex oud that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Summer is a poor fit. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while a good share call it classic. The accords are floral, spicy, woody and resinous, with animal, smoky and leathery shades alongside. Bergamot, orange and cardamom lighten the opening. Rose, myrrh, clove and cinnamon lead the heart. The base settles into Indian, Vietnamese and Thai oud, softened by sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla.

Abjar

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Spirit of Dubai Abjar is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, building a woody, resinous and smoky character on a warm oriental base. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with bitter almond and apple sweetening the spice. In the heart, Indian oud, leather, honey and cedarwood bring out the smoky, leathery side. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, ending sweet, woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out. The character votes lean masculine and classic. Nabeel Al Bashiq and The Spirit of Dubai Baz have a close profile.

Lao Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Lao Oud Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs Laotian and Indian oud with the sweetness of cocoa, vanilla and tonka bean, in a woody, smoky and spicy character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, with a classic character next. It opens with magnolia and pink pepper. The heart of chamomile, beeswax absolute, cinnamon, Peru balsam and cocoa absolute adds a sweet, spicy warmth. In the base, oud, birch tar and gaiac wood set a smoky, earthy woodiness, softened by coffee, vanilla and tonka bean. Bortnikoff Attar Lao Oud and Rania J. Ambre Loup 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.

Dehn el Oud Mubarak

8.4

Swiss Arabian

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Swiss Arabian Dehn el Oud Mubarak is a sweet, spicy and woody oud fragrance, with animal, resinous and leathery shades that give it a dark, dense character; it is offered as a unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, much less for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, with a solid share calling it classic. Indonesian and Cambodian oud lead the top, and Indonesian and Indian oud carry the heart. In the base, Indian oud softens into gourmand notes and the scent turns sweeter. The spicy and earthy side blends into an oriental warmth. Arabian Oud Blue Oud and Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Maysaam have a close profile.

Agar de Noir

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Agar de Noir is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that sets Indian and Laotian oud against saffron and coffee; it has been discontinued. Cardamom, calamus and gaiac wood open it with a dry, spicy edge. In the heart the oud notes meet saffron, coffee and violet, while ambergris adds an animal depth. The base of Peru balsam, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum leaves it resinous and gently sweet. The overall feel is woody, earthy and leathery. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong. Most pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly in the evening and on nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine. Nishane Mana and Elixir Attar Dark Matter have a close profile.

Ambre de Coco

8.0

Areej Le Doré · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Areej Le Doré Ambre de Coco is a unisex scent where the sweetness of peach and cocoa absolute is weighed down by amber and Indian oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it doesn't lean hard either way. Peach and cocoa absolute open fruity and gourmand. In the heart, herbs, Indian spices and Indian sandalwood push it towards spicy and woody. The base of Indian oud, amber, ambergris and oakmoss leaves a resinous, creamy, slightly animalic warmth.

Oud Maximus (2020)

8.2

Bortnikoff · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Bortnikoff Oud Maximus pairs oud with rose, with cardamom, clove and tolu balm giving a spicy, resinous, unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer well back. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper, a fresh, spicy start. The heart holds several roses, magnolia and clove, with tonka sweetening the floral side. In the base, Indian, Vietnamese and Borneo oud join tolu balm, vanilla, deer musk, civet and birch tar for a woody, animalic, resinous finish. Bortnikoff Oud Maximus (2018) (Extrait de Parfum) and Bortnikoff Attar Oud Maximus have a close profile.

Blue Oud

8.2

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Blue Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as mainly masculine, with a classic side as well. It opens on Cambodian oud, blue musk softens the heart, and Indian oud takes over in the base. The overall impression is sweet and spicy: woody, resinous and earthy facets build a smoky backdrop, while animal and creamy tones round out the oriental character. Khas Oud & Perfumes Special and Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Lujain have a close profile.

Dakar (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Al Rehab

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Dakar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green men's fragrance on a spicy, woody base, built in the fougère style; it has been discontinued. Taken as a whole, the scent pairs a citrusy freshness with green tones. Sage carries that fresh, green side, while amber, sandalwood and Indian oud add a warm, woody depth. Myrrh deepens the spicy, resinous edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and classic. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Penhaligon's Bayolea have a close profile.

fallintostars (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Strangelove NYC · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC fallintostars Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, leaning a little masculine. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions. Spring works too, while summer is the least chosen season. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair number call it feminine. The scent is built on floral, spicy and woody accords. French jonquil, rose and saffron sit alongside Indian oud, labdanum and Peru balsam, while henna and Siam benzoin add a resinous, earthy warmth. Leathery and animal tones darken the character. Dunhill Arabian Desert and Meo Fusciuni Varanasi have a close profile.

Oud Luwak II

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Oud Luwak II by Areej Le Doré is a unisex scent that suits cooler evenings best: a dense, smoky oud with spice and animalic warmth. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out as the setting. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean toward reading it as masculine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with Papua oud and Sumatran coffee. The heart brings cistus, civet, spikenard and cinnamon leaf, giving a spicy, animalic warmth. The base settles into Indian oud, benzoin and Indonesian vetiver absolute, resinous, earthy, leathery and woody. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oud 777 and Duftkumpels Al Mu'min have a close profile.