The Perfume Library

Char

6.2

Henry Rose · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Creamy

Henry Rose Char is a spicy, woody and creamy unisex scent built around South American tonka bean absolute, labdanum and Ivory Coast ginger. It opens with tonka bean absolute, labdanum and Ivory Coast ginger, giving a resinous, spiced warmth from the first moments. In the heart, Morrocan orange blossom and Indonesian patchouli meet, setting a creamy floral touch against an earthy side. Haitian vetiver forms a dry, woody base underneath. Etro Mahogany and Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood have a close profile.

Chypré Suprême

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

The Dua Brand Chypré Suprême is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green chypre character, deepened by woody and resinous tones. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays noticeable through the day. It suits men and women alike, without leaning to either side. The scent reads as a whole: Hungarian tarragon, Corsican rosemary and Moroccan clary sage give a green, herbal freshness. Indonesian patchouli, cedar and labdanum set that freshness on a woody, resinous base, while benzoin and beeswax absolute sweeten it slightly. Mugler Chyprissime and Tom Ford Moss Breches have a close profile.

Explorer

7.6

Argentum

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Argentum Explorer is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around cardamom, Sichuan pepper and labdanum. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Cardamom and Sichuan pepper bring a spicy warmth, while Argentinean grapefruit adds a light freshness over it. Labdanum and frankincense give a resinous, oriental depth, and Indonesian patchouli sets an earthy, woody ground. Ambrette softens the blend, and a smoky edge stays in the background behind the sweetness. Its profile is close to Lubin Akkad and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert.

Shumukh

9.5

The Spirit of Dubai

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Spirit of Dubai Shumukh is a unisex scent built around Turkish damask rose, Indian oud and jasmine sambac, mixing floral and oriental sides; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. The notes sit together without a top, heart and base split: Chinese pink pepper and Laotian cinnamon bring spice, while Italian bergamot and French lavender add freshness. Sandalwood, musk and ambergris soften it. Alongside fresh, floral and sweet accords there are smoky, leathery and animal tones. Rayhaan Imperia and Carner Helix have a close profile.

Santo Domingo

7.8

Oscar de la Renta · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oscar de la Renta Santo Domingo is a women's fragrance that opens with Italian mandarin orange, citron and Italian bergamot and settles into Bourbon geranium, coriander and Dominican tobacco; it has been discontinued. The opening is bright and fresh, built on three citrus notes. In the heart, Bourbon geranium and coriander add a green, spicy edge. The base is led by Dominican tobacco, vetiver and Indonesian patchouli, drying down to a woody, smoky tone. Beside the fresh, floral and green accords there are oriental, chypre and fougère touches, so it feels more layered than a plain citrus cologne. L'Artisan Parfumeur Mon Numéro 9 and Etro Palais Jamais have a close profile.

Ocre Doré

7.2

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Scent on Canvas Ocre Doré is a women's fragrance built around oakmoss, Indonesian patchouli and labdanum, with an earthy, woody and resinous character. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It opens with tea, maté and Persian galbanum, a green and slightly bitter start. In the heart, white truffle, oakmoss and underwood set an earthy, powdery base. It settles into patchouli, Virginia cedar and labdanum, which bring a woody, smoky, resinous warmth, with gourmand and spicy accords staying in the background.

Nuit Imperial

6.8

Imperial Parfums

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Imperial Parfums Nuit Imperial is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with bergamot, coffee and cardamom and settles into vanilla, chocolate and amber. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. It suits both men and women, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. The top pairs the citrus of bergamot, Italian lemon and mandarin peel with coffee. In the heart, cardamom, Indian sandalwood and patchouli add a spicy, oriental feel. The base turns sweet with musk, amber, vanilla and chocolate, while Moroccan orange lightens it a little.

Ambre Stone

8.1

L'Atelier Français des Matières · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Atelier Français des Matières Ambre Stone is a fresh, woody unisex scent that ties jasmine, bergamot and sandalwood to ambergris and patchouli. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. With only a few votes behind this, it is a leaning rather than a firm verdict. It is unisex and does not tilt toward masculine or feminine. Citrus and neroli freshness softens into jasmine and a floral heart. Sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base, while ambergris adds a resinous, creamy warmth. Green and spicy touches stay in the background.

Attraction for Him

6.0

Avon · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Avon Attraction for Him is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, cardamom and juniper and settles onto a woody base of patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity and projection sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin without feeling heavy. Voters choose it most for daytime and leisure, with evening and office wear following. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It begins fresh, green and spicy with ginger, cardamom and juniper. The heart brings in Indonesian patchouli, musk and clary sage, moving towards a softer, slightly powdery character. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and woods dries down sweet and woody, with a fruity, synthetic edge in the background. Montblanc Présence and Dolce & Gabbana 6 L'Amoureux have a close profile.

Nouveau Bowery

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Nouveau Bowery is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around citrus; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings among the leading choices. It reads as a daytime scent that suits anyone. The top opens with Italian mandarin orange, lime and bergamot, joined by thyme and basil. The heart holds lily and kingwood. In the base, vetiver, Indonesian patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy footing.

Veteran

7.8

Mirum · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mirum Veteran is a unisex fresh fougère where citrus and green notes sit over a woody, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Cypress, Mediterranean lemon, bitter orange and Calabrian bergamot give a sharp, bright start. Toward the heart, lavender, geranium and galbanum add a green edge, while pepper and carnation bring a touch of spice. The base of vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood is dry and woody, softened a little by Bourbon vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Votes spread evenly across all four seasons, with spring just ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business settings are favoured equally. Knize Forest and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Orange Vetiver

7.9

NANHA · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

NANHA Orange Vetiver is a unisex scent that sets the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and Italian mandarin orange on a woody base of Haitian vetiver and sandalwood. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and Italian mandarin orange, giving a bright, fruity citrus. In the heart, osmanthus, magnolia and white blossoms soften that sharpness and add sweetness. The base of Indonesian patchouli, musk, oud, vetiver and sandalwood brings a woody depth. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a decent while without filling the room. Its fresh, sweet profile reads equally well on men and women. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative.

Velvet Pomegranate

7.4

Banana Republic · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Banana Republic Velvet Pomegranate is a sweet, powdery floral unisex scent that pairs pomegranate, pear and Calabrian bergamot with tuberose and orange blossom. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It suits both men and women and reads as gender-neutral. The top notes of Calabrian bergamot, pear, pomegranate and rhubarb give it a fruity start. Tuberose, orange blossom and Egyptian jasmine build a floral heart. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, musk and Bourbon vanilla leave a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Michalsky Michalsky Berlin II for Women and Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 have a close profile.

Archipelago Noir

9.0

kaos_avge_scents · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kaos Avge Scents Archipelago Noir is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance dominated by oud, resin and amber. The top opens with Indonesian and Cambodian oud, leather and saffron, while papaya nectar and oakmoss absolute soften that severity with a fruity, earthy edge. In the heart, labdanum, amber and tonka turn sweeter, with Omani frankincense adding a resinous depth. The base settles into a dry, woody floor of vetiver, Siam benzoin and mastic. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It is a dense, assertive scent, so a light hand is enough. It reads equally well on men and women and suits those who like heavy oriental fragrances.

Bleu Riviera (2024)

6.6

Fragonard · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Bleu Riviera (2024) is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means that impression is tentative. The freshness stays in front, which suits a light, clean trail through the day. It opens on the citrus of Italian mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, lavender, iris and French clary sage add a floral, slightly powdery softness, while aquatic and sweet accents balance the freshness. The base settles on a woody footing of Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli. Its profile is close to Prada Luna Rossa Ocean (Eau de Toilette) and Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport.

Patchouli de Sumatra

8.5

Chopard · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chopard Patchouli de Sumatra is a fresh, earthy unisex fragrance that opens Indonesian patchouli with Calabrian bergamot and kaffir lime. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate to good; with few votes, these ratings are only a tendency. It is unisex, reading neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Fresh, citrusy accords lead, with bergamot and kaffir lime softening the earthy side of the patchouli. In the heart, cardamom, juniper, clary sage and orange add a spicy, green touch. The base settles on geranium and Sumatran patchouli, woody and earthy. Cacharel pour L'Homme and Mon Vetiver have a close profile.

303 Marbre Rouge

7.6

Bon Parfumeur · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 303 Marbre Rouge is a unisex fragrance that moves from a spicy opening of cardamom, pimento and pink pepper into the warmth of patchouli and amberwood. Cardamom, pimento and pink pepper lead; in the heart, patchouli, tolu balm absolute and ylang-ylang turn that spice towards a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of amberwood, musk, vetiver and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy and woody warmth. The overall impression is sweet and spicy, with wood and resin carrying the weight. Its profile is close to Dali Haute Parfumerie Calice de la Séduction Éternelle and Ponsà Xanath.

Róisín Dubh

8.3

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Cloon Keen Atelier Róisín Dubh is a floral, spicy unisex scent that ties damask rose and black pepper to the warmth of rum and tobacco. The top notes are rum absolute, osmanthus absolute and black pepper, so sweetness and spice arrive together. In the heart, damask rose and damask rose water carry the floral side. The base brings patchouli, tobacco absolute and cistus, while frankincense and Virginia cedar settle the scent onto a woody, smoky, leathery ground. A powdery softness runs through the blend. It reads as unisex rather than leaning to one side. Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Angélique have a close profile.

Paris-Bombay

7.8

Stéphanie de Bruijn

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Bombay is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around benzoin, violet and cistus. Benzoin opens with a resinous warmth. In the heart, violet and cistus add a soft, floral, powdery touch. The base brings Indian sandalwood, white musk, amber, Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, which carry the scent into a creamy, woody, oriental sweetness. The spicy accord stays in the background and keeps the overall feel warm and rounded. It suits those who like powdery, sweet oriental scents. Keiko Mecheri Bal de Roses and RP Belle Captive / Privé N°9 have a close profile.

UEFA Champions League Star Edition (Eau de Toilette)

5.7

Adidas · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Adidas UEFA Champions League Star Edition Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's scent that runs along citrus and green lines; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange, bergamot and tomato leaf, giving a bright, slightly green and fruity start. In the heart, French lavender, Madagascar pepper and rose add a floral and spicy side. Indonesian patchouli, Karanal and Virginia cedar settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so that view is tentative. Its fresh build sits closer to light, everyday wear. Lacoste Essential and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme share a close profile.

Kayu Kretek Batak Edition

8.8

N•O•A•M · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek Batak Edition is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance built around Indian oud, Sumatran benzoin and burley tobacco; it has been discontinued. Several oud types, cinnamon, clove and star anise form the spine of the scent, together with tobacco. Narcissus absolute, jasmine sambac and white lotus add a floral layer, while Sumatran vanilla and benzoin bring a resinous sweetness. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy, green base, and smoked sage deepens the smoky feel; civet and muskrat add an animal warmth. The fresh and citrus accords stay in the background, with Indonesian lime hinting at that side. Overall it moves in a dense, woody and spicy direction.

Yes I Can

7.7

Noya

Floral · Green · Fruity

Aketathon

7.7

Acqua di Sardegna · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Acqua di Sardegna Aketathon is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, caramel and Indonesian patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on only a handful of votes. It suits men and women alike, and its sweet, warm character sits best in cooler weather. It opens with coriander seed and iris germanica, a spicy start that moves into a heart of patchouli, caramel and amberwood. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin and musk settles into a creamy, powdery, resinous warmth.

Cashmere

7.5

Stéphanie de Bruijn

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Stéphanie de Bruijn Cashmere is a unisex woody scent that opens with sandalwood and cedar and deepens into gaiac wood, Indonesian patchouli, musk and gurjum wood. It opens with sandalwood and cedar, which set a dry, warm woody base. In the heart, gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli add an earthy, faintly smoky edge, while sweet, creamy and spicy accords run through it. Musk and gurjum wood soften the base and finish it with an oriental warmth. Its sillage is rated as moderate, though this rests on only a few votes. It sits comfortably on both men and women as a unisex scent. Liquides Imaginaires Fortis and Perroy GoldFawn have a close profile.