The Perfume Library

Gris Charnel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

bdk Parfums · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening fruity and spicy before settling into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer comes last. It suits evenings, leisure and daily wear, and it can go to the office too. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. It opens with fig, cardamom and black tea: the fig brings fruity sweetness, the cardamom adds spice and the tea a dry edge. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and orris absolute build a woody, powdery base. Tonka bean absolute and Indian sandalwood finish it in a creamy, sweet warmth.

Green Irish Tweed

8.1

Creed · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Green Irish Tweed pairs lemon, galbanum and lavender in a green, fresh and woody style, a masculine scent for spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens with vervain, lemon, bergamot and peppermint for a cool citrus feel, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, violet leaf and violet bring a soft floral touch. Oakmoss, Indian sandalwood and cedarwood leave it on a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, business and leisure wear leading. Most see it as masculine and classic. Issey Miyake A Scent and Creed Royal Water have a close profile.

Musk Therapy (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Initio Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent where white and pink musk sit alongside magnolia and mandarin orange. The citrus side comes from mandarin orange and bergamot, while blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness. Magnolia brings a soft floral touch, and Indian sandalwood with the musks settles the scent on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Al Ambra Dubai Musk and Scentiments Musk Treatment have a close profile.

Viking

7.8

Creed · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Viking is a fresh, green and woody men's scent led by citrus and spice, suited to everyday wear in spring and summer. It opens bright with orange, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, cooled by pink pepper and peppermint. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and lavender add a soft floral layer while clove and pimento keep the spice present. White musk, Haitian vetiver and cedarwood dry it down into a woody, dry base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and business settings, and reads as masculine and classic. Gutteridge Vasame and Xerjoff Nio have a close profile.

Vibrato

8.8

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Vibrato is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with green and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though voters also call it modern. It opens with rosemary, grapefruit, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, magnolia and damask rose add a soft floral note, while blond woods give it a woody footing. The base turns sweeter with vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and musk, and Indian sandalwood and crystal amber close it warmly.

Rosso Pompei

8.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Rosso Pompei is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. It suits leisure and daytime wear and is also chosen for a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with Italian lemon, pink grapefruit and Amalfi grape, a bright, fruity start. In the heart, Mexican tuberose and magnolia add a floral softness wrapped in ambergris. The base of patchouli, Lebanon cedar and Indian sandalwood settles it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing.

724 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 Eau de Parfum is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that links the brightness of aldehydes and Calabrian bergamot to a floral heart of lily of the valley and jasminum grandiflorum absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine and masculine votes sit close together. It opens bright and citrusy with aldehydes and bergamot. The heart brings lily of the valley, sweet pea, freesia and mock-orange, a floral garden feel. Indian sandalwood and white musk soften the dry-down into a creamy warmth. Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte and My Way (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Intense Cedrat Boise

8.0

Mancera · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise is a unisex scent that opens with Sicilian citrus fruits, blackcurrant and spices, then moves into oud, sandalwood and leathery notes. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring, with fall and summer close behind and winter trailing. Daily wear and leisure lead, with business and evening also suiting it. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens fresh, citrusy and fruity, with spices adding a sharper edge. The heart of jasmine, Indian sandalwood, Cambodian oud, patchouli and leathery notes builds a woody, smoky, leathery body. In the base, ambergris, vanilla, white musk and oakmoss sweeten and soften it. Creed Aventus and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.

Alexandria Orientale

8.4

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale is a unisex perfume with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while summer and office wear are far less common. More voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with Omani frankincense, leather, green apple and basil. The heart of Bulgarian rose, Virginia cedar, coriander and Italian iris turns floral and spicy. In the base, Malayan oud, tobacco leaf, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood make it sweet, woody and warm.

Angels' Share Paradis

8.4

Kilian · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Angels' Share Paradis is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards winter and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as properly unisex. Fruity, sweet and gourmand accords dominate. Cognac, cinnamon and raspberry liqueur give a warm, boozy feel, Bulgarian rose softens it, and oak, tonka bean absolute and Indian sandalwood add a woody, oriental base. Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ceylon

7.6

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Ceylon is an oriental unisex scent in which a floral, sweet body is deepened by spice, resin and wood. The top is bergamot, Indian jasmine sambac and honey, so it opens sweet and floral with a warm edge. In the heart, Indian sandalwood, Malayan oud and Ceylon tea build a woody depth, with the tea softening some of the weight. The base of musk, amber and Bourbon vanilla settles it onto a sweet, resinous floor. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it stays open to unisex wear. Xerjoff Mamluk and Serge Lutens Cèdre have a close profile.

Wood Infusion

7.2

Goldfield & Banks · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Goldfield & Banks Wood Infusion is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start over a sweet, resinous and woody base, and it suits leisure and daily wear. Australian woods, Indian sandalwood and oud form a woody backbone. Australian lavender and orange add freshness, while Italian iris and musk give a creamy softness. Amber and Indonesian patchouli deepen the sweet, resinous side, and the synthetic and spicy accents stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Gallivant Amsterdam and Somens Onice have a close profile.

Atlas Fever

8.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever is a unisex scent that opens with frankincense and pink pepper and settles into a soft sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and woods. The opening is spicy and resinous, with frankincense and pink pepper, and narcissus absolute comes forward in the heart. In the base, Indian sandalwood, cedarwood and gaiac wood form a woody, slightly smoky ground, while tonka bean and vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex.

Sunplosion - Aloha State of Mind

7.3

Simone Andreoli · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Simone Andreoli Sunplosion - Aloha State of Mind is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second; it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also finds a place at the office. It leans feminine in the eyes of most voters, though quite a few call it modern. The scent reads like a basket of tropical fruit: mango and guava bring the sweetness while lime and coconut water keep it fresh. Hibiscus adds a floral touch, and Indian sandalwood gives a soft, creamy woody base. A sweet citrus accord carries a slightly synthetic gloss. The Dua Brand Explosive Sun and Victoria's Secret Electric Mango have a close profile.

Sables

7.7

Goutal · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Sables is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance with a woody, earthy side, leaning towards autumn and winter. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into oakmoss, Madagascan pepper and jasmine at the heart. The base brings Corsican immortelle, vanilla, Indian sandalwood and amber, settling into a resinous, sweet and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Most read it as masculine, and some as classic. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Tabarome Millésime

7.2

Creed · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Tabarome Millésime is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger with the dry, smoky depth of rum, tea and tobacco. The top is La Réunion pink pepper, grapefruit and ginger, where citrus freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, rum, tea, blackcurrant bud and coffee add a green, earthy touch. The base of Indian sandalwood and tobacco settles into a woody, smoky, faintly leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall first and spring second, and it spreads evenly across daytime, business and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Chopard Noble Vetiver and Ajmal Verde have a close profile.

Wind Flowers

6.8

Creed · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Creed Wind Flowers is a fresh, floral scent for women that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, Tunisian orange blossom and Jasminum auriculatum, so a fruity freshness comes first. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Rosa centifolia and tuberose absolute build the floral body. The base of iris, Indian sandalwood, praliné and musk finishes it powdery, creamy and sweet, with a woody touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads feminine. Azzaro Twin Women and Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Valkyrie

7.6

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sylvaine Delacourte Valkyrie is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and green freshness with a sweet, creamy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits leisure and daytime wear best, with evening and office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens bright with Comorian basil, American curly mint, Calabrian bitter orange and Brazilian lime. Persian galbanum adds a green heart. The base of Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla absolute and benzoin turns it sweet and creamy. Chabaud Orangerie Musicale and Memo Paris Sintra have a close profile.

Oltremare (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Bois 1920 · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Bois 1920 Oltremare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent built on Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, suited to leisure and daily wear. It opens with a bright citrus layer of bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, juniper berry and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy touch. White musk, patchouli and sandalwood soften the base into a woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and office top the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong modern streak. Bentley for Men Azure and Jil Sander Pure for Men have a close profile.

Noir Exquis

7.7

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with walnut, candied orange and marron glacé, then turns sweeter at the heart with maple syrup, Brazilian coffee and orange blossom. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and Indian sandalwood leaves a creamy, resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between feminine and masculine. Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever and Kerosene Follow have a close profile.

Imperial

8.0

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Imperial is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally at the office or in daily wear. It reads more masculine and classic, though it is unisex. It opens with rosewood, angelica and lavender; galbanum and jasmine in the heart soften it with a floral touch. The base of gaiac wood, leather, patchouli, Cambodian oud and Indian sandalwood dries down sweet, spicy and resinous. Dior Fahrenheit Parfum and Thameen Imperial Crown have a close profile.

Sandalo (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Sandalo Eau de Parfum is a men's fougère that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to the sweet, woody warmth of sandalwood, and it sits most comfortably in spring and autumn. Lemon, bergamot, petitgrain and orange give a bright citrus start. In the heart, lavender and cardamom add a light, spicy fougère texture. Indian sandalwood leads the base, softened and sweetened by tonka bean and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and wear is spread across leisure, evening, daily and business use. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Sandalo and Marc Gebauer Vendetta have a close profile.

The Favourite

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's The Favourite is a powdery floral for women that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, bergamot and violet with a soft heart of jasmine sambac, mimosa and iris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though some find it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange and bergamot for freshness, while violet and freesia steer it towards the floral side. The heart shows mimosa, jasmine sambac and iris, sweet and powdery in feel. In the base, musk, Indian sandalwood and amber settle it into a warm, soft finish. Puma Flowing Woman and Cacharel Promesse have a close profile.