The Perfume Library

Amabile

5.9

Xerjoff · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Amabile is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters pick it for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters choose spring first, then summer and fall, with few picking winter. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot and green apple, so citrus and fruit come first. In the heart, jasmine, orange blossom, cardamom and pink pepper add a floral freshness with a little spice. The base of patchouli, green vanilla, Atlas cedar and white musk softens it into a creamy, woody finish with a touch of sweetness.

Soul of the Forest

7.6

Maison Margiela · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, and relaxed, everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure and daytime lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine, with some voters reading it one way and some the other. It opens fresh, green and lightly spiced with moss, blackcurrant bud and pimento. In the heart, cistus concrete, fir balsam and plant juice pull it towards a resinous, forest-like feel. Indonesian patchouli, frankincense and Atlas cedar leave an earthy, smoky warmth in the base.

Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets Somalian frankincense and birch leaf against Italian green mandarin orange. It opens with frankincense, birch leaf, green mandarin and Indonesian nutmeg, so citrus and spice sit side by side. The heart of Egyptian cumin and Texas cedar turns dry and woody. Indonesian patchouli, Aldron® and Haitian vetiver leave the base earthy and smoky. Overall it reads fresh and green, with aquatic and lightly sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Its character leans masculine. Montblanc Explorer and Davidoff Cool Water Parfum 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.

Citrus Riviera

7.2

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera is a unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers inside a fresh, green, watery accord. It opens with fig, Italian mandarin orange, Moroccan neroli and Italian lemon. In the heart, Moroccan orange blossom absolute, jasmine and strawberry pull the citrus towards something floral and lightly fruity, while eucalyptus adds a green coolness. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean absolute and white musk softens it into an earthy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport also chosen. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Biotherm Eau Pure and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

Bois d'Ébène

7.8

Matière Première · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Matière Première Bois d'Ébène is a woody, smoky and sweet unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, with room for office and daily wear too. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Nagarmotha, Brazilian cabreuva, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli build a woody body. A spicy, resinous warmth sits on top, while sweet and creamy accords soften the edges. The earthy, smoky side gives the scent its dark tone. Yves Rocher Nouveau Genre and Diptyque Oud Palao have a close profile.

Wood Jasmin

7.4

bdk Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Wood Jasmin is a floral, woody unisex scent that sets jasmine sambac and Egyptian jasmine absolute against the warmth of patchouli and vanilla. It opens with pear and plum, which give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine absolute, jasmine sambac and Turkish rose absolute carry the floral side, while davana adds a spicy edge. The base of Indonesian patchouli, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla, frankincense and myrrh is resinous, smoky and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine, though both views have real support. Matière Première Encens Suave and Floraïku I Dream of Paris have a close profile.

Feuilles de Tabac

7.7

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a sweet, smoky tobacco built around French tobacco, tonka bean and patchouli. It starts with French sage, Italian bergamot and Siberian stone pine needle, which give a cool, green first impression. In the heart, Cuban cascarilla and pimento add a spicy warmth. Tonka bean brings sweetness, Indonesian patchouli an earthy note, and French tobacco the smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind. It suits leisure, evening and work alike; half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Perfumer H Tobacco and Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent have a close profile.

Jimmy Choo (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Jimmy Choo · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum is a women's scent that pairs the freshness of pear and Italian orange with a tiger orchid heart, settling on a sweet, woody base of toffee and patchouli. It opens fruity and bright with pear and Italian orange, then tiger orchid adds a soft floral touch. As it dries, toffee and Indonesian patchouli take over: the scent turns sweeter, gourmand and powdery, with a light spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out while also drawing votes for daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Jimmy Choo Stars and Giorgio Armani Idole d'Armani Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Oud Palao

7.7

Diptyque · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diptyque Oud Palao is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and fewer voters pick it for summer or the office. Voters call it more masculine and classic, though a fair share find it feminine. As a whole it reads woody, spicy and earthy. Laotian oud, Ceylonese sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli form its backbone, while Somalian frankincense adds a resinous depth. Bulgarian rose and Bourbon vanilla soften the edges with a sweet, floral touch.

Miss Dior (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Dior · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, floral perfume with sweet, powdery and lightly chypre touches, made for women, leaning towards spring and autumn; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern and others classic. They lean towards spring and autumn, choose it more for evenings and nights out, and it also suits daytime wear. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, and jasmine sambac absolute sits at the heart. Musk and Indonesian patchouli form a woody, powdery base. Fruity sweetness and an oriental warmth soften the florals underneath. Perfumes with a close profile include Beyoncé Cé Lumière and Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline L'Eau de Parfum.

féminin Pluriel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is worn mostly for daily life, leisure and work. Voters mostly find its character feminine. The scent reads as one floral, powdery whole. Egyptian jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and Grasse rose lead, with Florentine iris adding the powder and orange blossom a creamy sweetness. Indonesian patchouli and vetiver stay in the background and ground the flowers lightly, while fruity and fresh accords keep it from feeling heavy.

Gao

7.0

Xerjoff · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Xerjoff Gao is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening or on a night out. Though unisex, over half of voters find it masculine. It opens with Persian and Spanish saffron, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Gurjum balsam, nagarmotha and juniper berry build a resinous, earthy core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, white oud and amber holds together the woody, animalic and leathery tones. Xerjoff Hayat and Headspace Styrax have a close profile.

Vanille

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Vanille is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as feminine; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It isn't tied to one setting: leisure, daytime, evening and business are named in similar measure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and osmanthus, then moves to Bourbon vanilla, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, benzoin and praliné carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with the floral and spicy accords wrapped around that vanilla core.

Luxor

7.2

Xerjoff · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Luxor is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance, with leathery and resinous sides that give it a dense, oriental-woody character. Ceylonese cinnamon, cardamom and leather open on a warm, spicy note. In the heart, frankincense, tobacco, Atlas cedar and myrrh build a resinous, smoky base. Indonesian patchouli, Cambodian and Thai oud and Indian cypriol leave an earthy, animalic weight at the bottom, with the sweetness running through that dark texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, while summer and daytime wear are rare. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic feel. Dior Fahrenheit Absolute and Xerjoff Hayat have a close profile.

Suave Petals

7.8

The Merchant Of Venice · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Merchant Of Venice Suave Petals is a feminine fragrance that opens with a fruity freshness and settles into a powdery, creamy floral bouquet. Suave Petals lasts well and projects well. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and more than half of voters call its character feminine. The top notes of apple, bergamot and pineapple give it a bright fruit freshness. In the heart, white rose, tuberose and Florentine iris build a floral, powdery core. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, musk and vanilla finishes it with a creamy, sweet warmth.

Mon Vetiver

7.2

Essential Parfums · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Essential Parfums Mon Vetiver is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best, setting a fresh, citrusy, green start on an earthy, woody base. Haitian vetiver sits at the centre, framed by sharp, bright key lime and juniper. Lavender and gentian add a green, lightly spicy touch, while Indonesian patchouli and cashmere wood deepen the earthy, woody side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and far less for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Atelier Cologne Patchouli Riviera and Heeley Vetiver Veritas have a close profile.

Van Py Rhum

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around vanilla, rum and caramel, with patchouli and oud giving it a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes its presence known. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with several kinds of vanilla, rum and tonka bean together. Towards the heart, caramel and white blossoms soften the sweetness while patchouli adds an earthy note. In the base, Indonesian patchouli and oud stay alongside rum and vanilla, leaving a spicy, creamy, woody trail. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx and French Avenue X Xandal have a close profile.

Hacivat Oud

7.9

Nishane · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Nishane Hacivat Oud pairs citrus and fruit freshness with spice, resin and a smoky woodiness; it is a unisex scent, though most voters read it as masculine and modern. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays with the wearer and fills the space around them for a long time. Voters spread across fall, summer and spring fairly evenly, with winter a little behind. Evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. It opens with citrus notes, pineapple, black pepper and pink pepper, fresh, fruity and spicy at once. In the heart, jasmine and frankincense come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, vetiver and patchouli sweetens the scent and settles it into a woody, creamy finish. Creed Aventus and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint have a close profile.

Explorer Ultra Blue

6.5

Montblanc · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that suits warm spring and summer days. It opens with Italian bergamot, pink pepper and citrus fruits, giving a bright, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, marine notes and ambergris bring a clean, watery feel. Indonesian patchouli, woody notes and leather settle underneath as a dry base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening far less common. Most see it as masculine and modern. Montblanc Explorer and Mercedes-Benz Select Day have a close profile.

Boss Bottled Pacific

7.5

Hugo Boss · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Pacific is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer, with spring a clear second. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and voters also find it fit for sport. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and many as modern. It opens with citron and lemon, bright and a little tart. In the heart, cypress, salt and coconut bring an aquatic, lightly creamy feel. The base of Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and cashmeran softens and sweetens it. Fruity and synthetic tones run through the accords.

Myslf L'Absolu

7.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf L'Absolu is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom, ginger and bergamot, then softens into Morrocan orange blossom and Indonesian patchouli. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office; most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. The top is citrus and spice: bergamot brings freshness, cardamom and ginger add warmth. In the heart, orange blossom adds a sweet, creamy floral note, and patchouli lays a woody base underneath. The overall impression sits between fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge.

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.

Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage (2011)

7.9

Panouge · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Panouge Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, birch wood and jasmine tea, then moves into Chinese osmanthus, cistus absolute and Indonesian patchouli. The base of musk, sandalwood, frankincense and amber gives it a resinous, woody, earthy warmth, while floral and sweet accords soften the smoke. Jovoy Psychédélique and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.