The Perfume Library

Black Opium Le Parfum

8.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum is a feminine, gourmand-leaning scent that opens on mandarin and pear and settles into jasmine, orange blossom and a sweet vanilla base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and much less for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. The top carries green mandarin, pear and cinnamon, where fruity brightness is softened quickly by spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac and orange blossom lay down a floral veil. The base builds a sweet, powdery, creamy bed from several kinds of vanilla, patchouli and coffee. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Good Girl (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Colonia Oud / Colonia Intensa Oud (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud / Colonia Intensa Oud is a men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a woody, smoky base; it has been discontinued. Italian orange and Calabrian bergamot give a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, Haitian amyris, Russian coriander and oud bring a spicy, resinous, earthy character. The base of Indonesian patchouli, musk, Atlas cedar and sandalwood dries down woody, slightly leathery and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though leisure and daily wear also find a place. Most see it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Oud (Eau de Parfum) and Emir Resurrection.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that pairs citrus freshness with a green, spicy, leathery woodiness. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has its share of fans. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for leisure and evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate. More than half of voters call its character masculine, and some find it classic. Calabrian bergamot, juniper and Siberian stone pine open cool and clean. The heart adds a spicy warmth through labdanum, pimento, clary sage and balsam fir resin. Indonesian patchouli and leather leave a dry, woody base. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême and Essence Aromatique have a close profile.

Kaya

8.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Kaya is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards fall and spring. It opens with apple, raspberry and strawberry alongside Calabrian bergamot, a bright and slightly tart fruit mix. White blossoms and jasmine sambac soften it in the heart, and the base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean and rum turns it warm, creamy and gourmand, with Indonesian patchouli and woody notes adding a touch of dryness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It reads somewhat more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Anfas Ishq and Emil Élise Melting Lust have a close profile.

Givenchy Gentleman (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Givenchy · 1975

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Toilette is a masculine, classic chypre that pairs a fresh, spicy opening with a leathery, smoky base. Tarragon and cinnamon open cool and spicy. In the heart, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli add an earthy, woody note, while Russian leather leaves a smoky, animal edge at the base. Floral and sweet touches soften it a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works at the office too. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic.

Tempo

7.9

Diptyque · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Diptyque Tempo is a green, spicy unisex scent built around maté absolute, pink pepper and clary sage. Bergamot and violet leaf give it a fresh, green lift, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Indonesian patchouli carries the woody, earthy side, and there is a resinous streak in the mix. The notes don't unfold in stages; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though as a unisex scent a fair number call it feminine. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

Sauvage Extrait

7.4

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Dior Sauvage Extrait opens with Provençal lavender, Ambroxan and Calabrian bergamot, then turns darker around Vietnamese oud and patchouli: a distinctly masculine scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it is chosen for most. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most see it as masculine and modern. It is rarely chosen for daytime or the office. The top notes of lavender, bergamot and Ambroxan give a fresh, clean start. Vietnamese oud in the heart adds a resinous, smoky weight. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar wood, Atlas cedar and Madagascan vetiver build a woody, earthy foundation, with spicy and animal tones running through it. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud and Frapin Nevermore have a close profile.

Desert Rosewood

7.5

Goldfield & Banks · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and it can also be worn at work. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Sicilian mandarin orange and Indian cardamom give it a lively, spicy edge. Comorian vanilla and Siam benzoin carry it into a sweet, creamy, resinous warmth, while false sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody, earthy base underneath. Prada Midnight Train and Le Couvent Tonka have a close profile.

Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a clear sweet side, and it reads feminine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, strawberry and raspberry, which give a fruity brightness. In the heart, Chinese jasmine, peony and jasmine sambac absolute bring the floral side forward, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk in the base soften the scent and sweeten it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works for evenings out and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

When the Rain Stops

6.8

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent that recalls the air after rain, suited to easy spring and summer days. It opens cool and lively with green notes, bergamot and pink pepper. In the heart, Turkish rose, Jasminum grandiflorum and aquatic notes soften the floral side and keep a damp freshness. The base of pine needle, Indonesian patchouli and moss settles the scent onto a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead, while evening and night out stay in the background. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though feminine and modern votes are far from rare. Bliss Bliss Eau de Toilette and Jeanne en Provence Acqua have a close profile.

I Will

6.6

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Giorgio Armani I Will is a woody, spicy men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and Calabrian bergamot and settles on lavender, sage and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it is also worn for leisure and daytime. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. Cardamom and bergamot give a fresh, spicy first impression. In the heart, sage, lavender and violet leaf absolute add a green, aromatic turn. The base brings Indonesian and Guatemala patchouli, Woodleather® and Bourbon vanilla absolute; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a creamy, leathery woodiness.

Cuirs

7.5

Carner · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Colonia Pura

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura is a fresh, citrus-led scent that leans towards spring and summer and is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with Italian bergamot, Italian orange and Paraguayan petigrain, a bright and slightly green citrus. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute, French narcissus absolute and Russian coriander bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli and musk softens it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Etat Libre d'Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau and Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Prick (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Tom Ford · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Rose Prick Eau de Parfum is a floral and woody unisex scent that pairs rose with spice and a sweet, creamy warmth. Bulgarian rose and May rose sit at the centre, with turmeric and Sichuan pepper adding a spicy edge. Roasted tonka bean and Tolu balm sweeten it and give a creamy, lightly powdery softness, while Indonesian patchouli lays a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though it also works as a unisex scent. It is worn through all four seasons, with autumn and spring slightly ahead, and suits leisure, nights out and evenings. Roja Parfums Britannia and Alexandria Fragrances Prickly Rose have a close profile.

On a Date

6.5

Maison Margiela · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Margiela On a Date is a unisex scent that pairs bergamot and blackcurrant liqueur with geranium and Turkish damask rose. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine. It opens on bergamot, blackcurrant liqueur and pink pepper. Geranium, rose and davana bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, musk, moss and patchouli ground it in the base. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and sweet, with spice in the background.

Valentino Donna (2015) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Valentino · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Donna is a floral, leathery women's fragrance that sets Calabrian bergamot against Italian iris pallida, Bulgarian damask rose and soft leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, while iris and damask rose lead the heart. The powdery floral core is sweetened by fruity and spicy touches. In the base, Italian leather, vanilla and Indonesian patchouli take over, and the scent settles into something warmer and more leathery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, night out and daytime. Just over half call it feminine, so it reads as a women's scent. Talbot Runhof Purple Leather and Richouli Queendom have a close profile.

Vanille Leather

7.8

bdk Parfums · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

bdk Parfums Vanille Leather is a unisex scent where vanilla and leather sit in a sweet, creamy, powdery floral setting, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear; longevity and sillage are both rated good. Summer is rarely chosen. On character, feminine takes a small lead, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Violet and pink pepper open it, then Indian tuberose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute carry a floral heart. The base of oak wood, patchouli, benzoin, leather, iris and Bourbon vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Fendi La Baguette and M. Micallef Vanille Vanille have a close profile.

Tabac Rose

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Tabac Rose is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral heart against a smoky edge. It opens with plum, Turkish rose absolute, chocolate and Madagascan cinnamon, so the fruity, gourmand side comes forward at once. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a full floral body, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, labdanum and Balkans tobacco absolute turns sweet, while patchouli gives it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

For Her Musc Nude

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

From the Garden

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela From the Garden is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are the occasions it leans towards. It doesn't read as purely feminine or masculine, and has a modern feel. Green mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant open fresh and fruity. The heart brings tomato leaf greenery, Bourbon geranium and rose. Indonesian patchouli, white musk and crystallised moss give the base an earthy footing. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant have a close profile.

Ocean of a Midnight Moon

7.6

Simone Andreoli · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Ocean of a Midnight Moon is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent in which lemon, grapefruit and bergamot meet marine and ozonic notes. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a fit for the office too. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, while petitgrain pulls that freshness towards green. In the heart, mint, myrtle and juniper berry add a cool, spicy edge. The base of oakmoss, suede, patchouli and driftwood settles it onto a woody ground. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Linari Mare Pacifico have a close profile.

Farah / Harâm (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Brecourt · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Farah / Harâm Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent, its fruity and gourmand side wrapped in a woody, oriental base. Bergamot, styrax and Ceylonese cinnamon open it, then honey, date, cedar and leather come together in the heart. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum dry it down, while musk and Siam benzoin soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and pick evening and night out as the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine.

Flora Gorgeous Jasmine

7.5

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lalibela (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Memo Paris · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Lalibela Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance where ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and freesia sit in a floral, sweet, powdery blend. Lalibela's longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The floral side leads: ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute, freesia, rose absolute and orange blossom. Heliotrope and vanilla sweeten it and give a creamy, gourmand softness. Frankincense, musk and Indonesian patchouli add a spicy, woody depth.