The Perfume Library

Smoky Soul

7.9

Olfactive Studio · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Smoky Soul is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green heart against smoky, earthy and leathery tones. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split between the two. It opens with Chinese osmanthus absolute and Indian black pepper, spicy and slightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose, Ceylon tea and Jasminum auriculatum absolute pull the floral side towards green. The base of French kelp absolute, Java vetiver and Indonesian patchouli is woody and earthy. Diptyque Kyoto and Moth and Rabbit Melancholia have a close profile.

L'Eau de Rose

6.2

Ramón Monegal · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ramón Monegal L'Eau de Rose is a fresh, floral and slightly aquatic unisex scent built around neroli, tea rose and rose. It reads as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: neroli and rose give a fresh floral core, softened by green and powdery tones. Musk and Indonesian patchouli sit behind as a clean, woody base, while ultrazur adds a synthetic, watery edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Narciso Rodriguez Essence and Puig Thaïs have a close profile.

Chaleur Gitane

7.7

Paul Emilien · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Paul Emilien Chaleur Gitane is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on bergamot and black pepper and settles onto patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood. Chinese ginger, Calabrian bergamot and black pepper give the top a sharp, spicy edge. In the heart, raspberry and chocolate bring sweetness while sandalwood and cedar ground it in wood. The base of patchouli, vanilla and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between.

Mythique

7.6

Parfums DelRae

Floral · Green · Spicy

Parfums DelRae Mythique opens with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and ivy, then moves into jasmine sambac conrete, peony and Iris pallida: a floral-green scent for women, now discontinued. Bright citrus and the cool green of ivy come first. In the heart, jasmine sambac conrete and peony add a soft floral note, while Iris pallida brings a powdery air. The base of Indonesian patchouli, ambrette and sandalwood settles the scent onto a woody, earthy and faintly smoky ground, with a spicy edge staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Daytime wear and the office are the most common settings, and evening is not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumer H Velvet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha have a close profile.

Ambra

7.1

Mazzolari

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mazzolari Ambra is a sweet, resinous and powdery oriental unisex scent, with a warm, soft feel that suits fall and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer gets very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with business and daily wear following. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Amber and Bourbon vanilla build a sweet, warm base, while Indian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli make it woody and earthy. Chinese ginger adds spice, and Indonesian jasmine and chamomile bring a soft floral touch. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot add a fruity brightness that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy.

Oud pour Elle

6.8

Alyssa Ashley · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Alyssa Ashley Oud pour Elle is a sweet, oriental-leaning women's scent that sets bright citrus and fruit against a resinous, smoky oud base; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and American plum, bright and fruity. The heart of black tea, Moroccan rose, Indian heliotrope and myrrh turns floral, powdery and spicy. Oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, woody, smoky and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and place it mostly in the evening or on a night out. Feminine leads the character votes, though masculine gets a sizeable share too. Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir and Estēe Lauder Wood Mystique have a close profile.

Signature Citrine

7.4

Zaharoff · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Signature Citrine is a unisex scent that ties a bright opening of orange, clementine and red currant to jasmine and a woody base. The top notes bring orange, red currant, fennel and cardamom, so the first impression is fresh and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine sambac, fig wood and pink pepper add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, frankincense, oud, musk and white moss sets a woody, lightly powdery ground, while plum carries a fruity tone down into it. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fades quickly nor fills the room. Its fresh, fruity build suits everyday wear and reads comfortably on both men and women. Dior Grand Bal and Aerin Iris Meadow have a close profile.

Disko Disko (Parfum)

7.5

Art Brüt · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Art Brüt Disko Disko (Parfum) is a powdery, sweet unisex scent built on frankincense, musk and iris, with a floral side set over a woody, resinous base. Frankincense opens on a resinous note, and the heart brings musk, Florentine iris and Indonesian patchouli. The base holds honey, iris and leather: the honey sweetens it, while the leather adds a dry, smoky edge. Overall it reads as a creamy, powdery floral softened by earthy and spicy touches. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It suits daily wear as well as office and evening settings, and voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between.

Devils Deceit

8.0

Anomalous Parfum · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anomalous Parfum Devils Deceit is a unisex chypre that opens fresh with citrus and florals and settles into an animal, woody base; it leans towards spring and autumn and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, while winter and summer trail behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. The opening is bright and fruity, built on bergamot, orange, red apple and aldehydes. In the heart, orris, Bulgarian rose and geranium add a floral, powdery frame. The base of patchouli, oud, oakmoss and civet turns animal and woody.

Hombre

6.8

Victorio & Lucchino · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Victorio & Lucchino Hombre is a men's fragrance that opens fresh and spicy with cardamom and citrus zest, then settles onto patchouli and moss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, with winter a smaller group. It leans towards daily and office wear, and also gets votes for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. The top has cardamom, citrus zest and citrus leaf, and the fresh, citrus and aquatic accords stand out. Woody and floral notes sit in the heart, with a fruity, sweet softness around them. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, moss and oriental notes carry it to an earthy finish.

Blue Diamond

8.3

Imperial Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Imperial Parfums Blue Diamond is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of bergamot, Spanish mandarin orange and orange blossom into a heart of jasmine, rose and oud. The citrus notes give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose carry the floral side, while Assam oud and Indonesian patchouli add a darker depth. It softens into a base of vanilla sweetness with ambergris, Indian sandalwood, moss and dry woods. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, with a modern character also standing out.

L'Interdit Nocturnal Jasmine

8.1

Givenchy · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Nocturnal Jasmine is a women's fragrance for evenings and nights out, setting jasmine in a sweet, creamy and spicy frame. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters call it feminine, while others find it modern or classic. Night out and evening lead the occasions, and autumn and winter edge ahead as seasons, though spring and summer also draw a fair share of votes. It opens with Moroccan bitter almond. The heart carries two Indian jasmines, sambac and grandiflorum absolutes, alongside apricot and spices. Indonesian patchouli and Haitian vetiver form an earthy base. The overall impression is floral, fruity and sweet, with the spice and earth tempering the sweetness. Fendi Dolce Bacio and Dior J'adore Intense have a close profile.

Night Flower

7.8

Eris Parfums · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eris Parfums Night Flower is a unisex scent in which creamy tuberose is hardened by spice, suede and resin, leaving it sweet with an animalic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine votes lead on character, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with Russian birch tar, Italian bergamot and Guatemala cardamom: the tar adds a smoky edge that the bergamot lifts. The heart brings Laotian cinnamon, Indian tuberose and suede into a powdery, spicy, leathery floral. Indonesian patchouli, musk and Venezuelan tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose and Keiko Mecheri Musc Nobilis have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Wild Mint

7.1

Azzaro · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Azzaro pour Homme Wild Mint is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot and Calypsone®, then turns green and cooling in the heart with nana mint, balsam fir and pine balsam absolute. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli ground it in the base, while fruity and sweet touches keep it from turning sharp, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and sport also well represented. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. Kenzo Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense) and Superdry Blue have a close profile.

Romeo Gigli for Man (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Romeo Gigli · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Romeo Gigli for Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that has been discontinued, suited to light everyday wear. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and green notes, while blackcurrant and cinnamon add a touch of fruit and spice. In the heart, iris, water lily and nutmeg bring a soft, floral, powdery feel. The base settles on patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daytime wear. Most voters find it masculine. Bvlgari Bvlgari Man Extreme and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme have a close profile.

Vetiver

6.7

Commodity · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Commodity Vetiver is a fresh, green-edged woody unisex scent that pairs jasmine with Haitian vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it leans towards, and evening gets votes too. It reads as unisex, not tied to men or women. It opens with blackberry and apple, which give a fruity, lightly sweet freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and jasmine add a floral, creamy softness. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indonesian patchouli, Australian sandalwood and cedarwood settles into something woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Roberto Cavalli Gemma di Paradiso and Nishane Hacivat X have a close profile.

Dahlia

7.8

Jesus del Pozo · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jesus del Pozo Dahlia is a floral scent with green, spicy and woody sides, built on tuberose and Egyptian jasmine over suede, patchouli and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, white pepper and neroli, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. In the heart, tuberose, Egyptian jasmine and dahlia form a floral core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, suede, oud and cypress adds a resinous, leathery, woody weight, while the sweetness stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, yet it also works for daytime and business settings. It is a women's fragrance, though some voters also read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Etat Libre d'Orange 500 Years have a close profile.

Le Parfum Resort Collection (2017)

7.3

Elie Saab · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Elie Saab Le Parfum Resort Collection is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around mandarin, frangipani and jasmine sambac. It opens with red Italian mandarin orange and frangipani; in the heart, jasmine sambac, pomegranate nectar and orange blossom bring a fruity sweetness to the florals. Indonesian patchouli leaves a light woody base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and floral. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued.

Myrrhe

7.8

Headspace · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Headspace Myrrhe is a sweet, spicy resin scent that suits fall and winter days, made as a unisex perfume. Ceylonese cinnamon and frankincense come forward, while myrrh and cedar set a woody base beneath them. Indonesian patchouli and ambroxan soften the blend, leaving a sweet, oriental and lightly smoky character. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it is worn for leisure, business and evenings out. Most voters find it masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Sultan Pasha Attars Incense and Arte Profumi Samharam have a close profile.

Marshmallows

7.9

Ellis Brooklyn · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women that suits fall and winter days, opening with a lemony brightness and settling into a creamy warmth. It starts with lemon, peach skin and marshmallow together, the citrus lightening the fruity sweetness. In the heart, caramel, benzoin and vanilla orchid make it creamy and soft. Musk, amberwood and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and it also works in the evening. Grammatik Drammatik Sexorcism and The Dua Brand Mallow Pop have a close profile.

Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait

9.1

Fragrance Du Bois · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Forbidden Plum Oud Extrait is a unisex scent that pairs plum and oud in a sweet, creamy, gourmand style, leaning towards evenings and nights out. It opens with plum, clove and Italian bergamot Orpur®, where fruity sweetness is held in check by spice. The heart turns soft and creamy with rum, cream and Indian tuberose Orpur®. Indonesian patchouli and oud settle into a woody base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call its character modern, with feminine and masculine votes close together. Parfums d'Elmar Momona and Parfums d'Elmar Kaya have a close profile.

Oudous Cerasus

8.3

Nishane · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nishane Oudous Cerasus is a unisex scent built around maraschino cherry, honey pomelo and Italian mandarin orange, deepening into oud and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer a distant last. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on either skin. It opens fruity and bright with cherry, pomelo, calone and mandarin. In the heart, Akigalawood®, Spanish cistus and honeycomb add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base settles into woody, earthy oud and Indonesian patchouli. Nishane Oudous Lux Solis and Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique have a close profile.

Minty Mint

7.8

Superfumista · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Superfumista Minty Mint opens with mint, grapefruit and bergamot, and stays cool through green tea and fir balsam, a fresh unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it fits either side comfortably. At first, mint and citrus dominate. The heart of mandarin orange, green tea, galbanum and Sichuan pepper makes a green, spicy turn. In the base, fir balsam, vetiver and cedar leave a woody, earthy, slightly resinous ground, softened by musk and patchouli.

Wave of Freedom

7.1

Jusbox · 2026

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jusbox Wave of Freedom is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a creamy, spicy warmth. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear, and it also finds a place on evenings and nights out. It reads equally natural on men and women. It opens with Williams pear and Ceylonese cinnamon, where the pear's freshness is warmed by the cinnamon's spice. In the heart, coconut and pineapple add a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Amberever®, tonka bean and Indonesian patchouli then hold that sweetness on a soft, warm base. Its profile is close to Snif Coco Shimmy and City Rhythm Miami.