The Perfume Library

Leather Up

7.7

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Leather Up is a unisex scent with a leathery, floral character, softened by green, spicy and resinous touches and suited to autumn and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays well behind; evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and whisky, then moves into mimosa, Moroccan rose, leather and suede at the heart. The base of tree moss, patchouli, labdanum and oud dries down into a woody, resinous warmth.

Arrakis (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which thyme, rosemary and citrus meet smoky oud, patchouli and tobacco. It opens with thyme, rosemary, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon, a fresh, herbal brightness softened by saffron and osmanthus. At the heart, patchouli, vetiver, gaiac wood and Virginia tobacco build a woody, smoky character. Oud, musk, ambergris and tonka bean in the base sweeten it into a warm, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Matrix

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Matrix is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance whose aquatic and green side rests on spice and woods, and it suits casual, warm-weather wear best. The top is Calabrian neroli, Sicilian bergamot and green notes. Pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg bring spice to the heart, with jasmine softening it. The base turns woody and earthy with Indian patchouli, cedar and Haitian vetiver. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Xerjoff Nio and The Dua Brand Matrix Recoded Edition have a close profile.

Caput Mundi

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Caput Mundi is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, but a good share see it as feminine, so it works either way. It opens with tea rose, iris and Bulgarian rose absolute for a floral start. In the heart, Indian patchouli, oud, Italian saffron and sandalwood turn it spicy and woody. The base is dominated by Cambodian and Vietnamese oud, ambergris and Cuban cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor and Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis have a close profile.

Tyrenum

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Tyrenum is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fresh lift of bergamot and orange with an aquatic edge of sea salt and iodine, then turns sweet on vanilla and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with autumn slightly ahead, and favour it most for leisure time and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. It opens bright with bergamot, orange and green Ceylon tea, while caramel adds a sweet shade. The heart turns peppery and salty with black pepper, cardamom and sea salt. The base closes warm, woody and gourmand on patchouli, vanilla, musk and ambergris.

Kreuzfahrerwasser

7.3

Abtei Sankt Severin

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abtei Sankt Severin Kreuzfahrerwasser is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance built on thyme, basil and rosemary with citrus; it has been discontinued. Thyme, basil and rosemary lead, while citrus notes and lavender keep the herbal character bright. Damask rose and magnolia add a soft floral touch, and frankincense with Indian patchouli gives it a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Voters spread the four seasons almost evenly and mostly pick it for leisure and daily wear. Most read it as masculine and classic. Bogner Deep Forest and Knize Knize Sec have a close profile.

Tonkin Sunset

8.6

Duftkumpels · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Duftkumpels Tonkin Sunset is a unisex citrus-gourmand scent where oranges, grapefruits and vanilla meet in a sweet blend. Blood orange, Moroccan and Indian orange absolutes and Sicilian red grapefruit give it a bright, fruity citrus character. Indian vanilla absolute and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten that freshness into a creamy, gourmand tone. Kashmiri saffron adds spice, while Himalayan and Atlas cedar bring a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, business, evening and nights out, and it suits men and women alike. Duftkumpels Tonkin Sunset Royale and Roja Parfums Lost in Paris have a close profile.

Incense Pure

8.0

Sonoma Scent Studio · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure is a unisex scent built around frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood, with a woody, resinous and smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The resinous, spicy feel of frankincense and myrrh is softened by sandalwood and cedar. Oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base, labdanum and vanilla absolute add a sweet warmth, and iris stays in the background as a powdery touch.

Al Hayvaan (Elixir)

9.1

Duftkumpels

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftkumpels Al Hayvaan (Elixir) is a dense, animalic and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The scent runs along spicy, woody and earthy lines. Somalian hyraceum, Indian civet and Siberian castoreum build the animalic base, while Assam oud and Crete labdanum add a resinous weight. Kashmiri saffron absolute and Indian cinnamon bring the spice, and Bourbon vanilla absolute and cocoa absolute soften the harder edges. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn for leisure time, evenings and nights out. It sits equally well on men and women, a heavy, bold scent. Duftkumpels Ambre Oud Royale and Areej Le Doré Al Oud have a close profile.

Just Relax 1990

7.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Just Relax 1990 is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance with a floral and woody side; it has been discontinued. The top is led by Amalfi bergamot, African lemon, French mint and Palo Santo. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Indian patchouli and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, myrrh, vetiver and vanilla settles it into a resinous, earthy and powdery ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and business settings, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Marie Jeanne Adèle and Francesca Dell'Oro Francine have a close profile.

Dr. Bengal's Spiced Temple Essence

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

N•O•A•M Dr. Bengal's Spiced Temple Essence is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that sets oud, sandalwood and jasmine beside cardamom and cinnamon. The notes read as a single whole, with no split into top, heart and base. Oud and sandalwood lay a woody foundation, while Indian patchouli and vetiver add an earthy weight. Cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice, and jasmine and Indian rose otto carry the floral side. Vanilla pushes it towards a creamy, resinous sweetness, and camphor adds a cool edge to the smoky air. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer still get a share. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and rarely to the office. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits in the middle. It has been discontinued.

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.

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.

Labdanum Deluxe

8.0

Duftkumpels

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Duftkumpels Labdanum Deluxe is a sweet, resinous unisex scent with spicy and smoky touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn at leisure and at work. Its dense character suits men and women alike. Moroccan, Spanish and Indian labdanum absolutes form the backbone, while Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute add sweetness, and Indonesian nutmeg, Omani frankincense and myrrh bring the spicy, smoky resin. Indian patchouli gives a woody base, with Thai coconut and red berries softening the edges.

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.

23 5 N Dreamland / 1° 22’ 36”E 51° 23’ 5”N

7.0

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 23 5 N Dreamland / 1° 22’ 36”E 51° 23’ 5”N is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent resting on an earthy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also gets votes for the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. Damask rose and geranium form a floral core, while bergamot and rosemary keep it fresh and green. Indian patchouli and vetiver carry an earthy, woody depth throughout, with a light sweet, spicy and powdery touch in the background.

Naga Mantra

7.9

N•O•A•M · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Naga Mantra is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus and floral notes on a woody, resinous and smoky base with an animal edge; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into layers: yuzu, bergamot and lavender bring freshness, while jasmine sambac and osmanthus carry the floral side. East Indian oud, sandalwood and opoponax absolute add a woody-resinous depth, and blond tobacco and castoreum leave a smoky, animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split evenly between spring, summer and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine tops the character votes, with feminine and classic close behind. Annette Neuffer Hepster and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper share a close profile.

Themis

6.7

Giardino Benessere · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giardino Benessere Themis opens with saffron, star anise and Peru balsam and deepens into oud, vanilla and patchouli: a sweet, spicy, woody unisex fragrance. The top notes of saffron, star anise and Peru balsam give a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, benzoin, Indian sandalwood and two different ouds come forward, while gurjum balsam keeps the resin going. At the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness, and Cambodian oud, Indian patchouli and cypriol bring an animalic, woody weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes back this, so treat it as a rough guide. Its dense oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably on either men or women. Its profile is close to Areej Le Doré Walimah II and Parfums MDCI L'Homme aux Gants.

Pure Alpha (Perfume Oil)

5.2

Sultan Of Style

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Perfume Oil

Sultan Of Style Pure Alpha is a perfume oil for men that opens on grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange and settles into Ceylonese cinnamon, rose and leather. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the perfume is aimed at men. The top is fresh and bright with grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and spicy notes take the lead, with rose softening the sweetness. The base brings leather, ambergris, woody notes and Indian patchouli, leaving a fresh, sweet, spicy and leathery impression. Lattafa Najdia and Sangado Pure Gold for Men have a close profile.

Scarlet Warrior

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand Scarlet Warrior is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with spice, sweetness and a woody depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and pink pepper give it a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, peppermint and Bulgarian rose come forward. The base lays down a woody, earthy floor of Indian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and Indian sandalwood, softened by Provençal lavender absolute. Sweet, creamy and powdery touches run alongside. Kiton Colonia Napoletana and Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012) have a close profile.

Que Tal

7.9

Plume Impression · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Plume Impression Que Tal pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy woodiness; it is described as a masculine scent that suits autumn evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. Evenings and nights out lead, while leisure and business wear also fit. Voters lean masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. It opens with apricot and pink pepper, a fruity sweetness with a touch of spice. The heart of French jasmine, iris, Indian patchouli and sandalwood builds a floral, powdery, creamy body. In the base, musk, amber and cedarwood soften the scent and close it on a warm woodiness.

La Terre

7.5

Floratropia · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Floratropia La Terre is a unisex scent where Egyptian violet leaf, Haitian vetiver and Indian patchouli lead, floral and green on top of an earthy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits between the two. French jonquil and Madagascan hedychium bring a floral side, while violet leaf and angelica root add a green freshness. Vetiver, patchouli and papyrus ground it in earth and wood, and American absinthe leaves a spicy, slightly smoky edge. It reads as one whole.

Guercino

7.9

V Canto · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Guercino is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh with Sicilian bitter orange, Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot, then turns floral and fruity. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure and nights out, with evening and business wear following behind. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. Citrus and Italian cedar frame the top in a fresh way. Towards the heart, Italian heliotrope, Persian melon, Mexican frangipani and green apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. In the base, Indian patchouli, amyris, musk and Bourbon vanilla take over, settling the scent on a woody, sweet ground. Versace Eros pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Fendi L'Acquarossa (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pauline

7.8

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rancé 1795 Pauline opens with cotton flower, ylang-ylang and Sicilian orange, a fresh, floral and green scent for women that has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Fresh cotton flower and orange lead at the start, while ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. The heart holds Indian patchouli, white Grasse rose and hooded violet. In the base, tonka bean and Siam benzoin sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, powdery finish, with Lebanon cedar giving a light woody ground. Nobile 1942 Casta Diva (Eau de Parfum) and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.