The Perfume Library

Molecule 01 + Patchouli

7.5

Escentric Molecules · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli pairs ISO-E-Super with patchouli in a unisex scent that is fresh and green, with a sweet, woody and earthy warmth underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, so it is neither a faint skin scent nor a heavy cloud. Most voters place it in autumn, with spring next, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The scent reads as a single whole: the clean, synthetic, slightly spicy side of ISO-E-Super sits beside the earthy, sweetish depth of patchouli, including Indonesian patchouli. A fresh, green feel leads, with a woody tone staying in the background. Its profile is close to Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 and Penhaligon's Sports Car Club.

Cavort

7.9

Fragrance Du Bois · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Cavort is a unisex scent that carries a spicy opening of geranium, saffron and cinnamon into a floral heart of jasmine and rose absolute, then settles on warm patchouli and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer a small minority. It is favoured mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of geranium, saffron, cinnamon and davana give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, rose absolute, orange blossom and ylang-ylang add a floral, creamy softness. The base of Indian frankincense, Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum closes it in a sweet, woody, oriental warmth.

Stilettos on Lex

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with a soft, powdery sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and office lead the occasions, while evening and night out draw fewer votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Ineke After My Own Heart have a close profile. It opens with plum liqueur, lemon and pear for a fruity brightness. The heart brings iris, heliotrope, rose absolute, violet leaf and lily of the valley, floral and powdery. It dries down to Indonesian patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and Atlas cedar, which add a woody warmth.

Drunk Saffron

7.6

Borntostandout · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Borntostandout Drunk Saffron is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a fruity, gourmand and leathery character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The top opens with cognac and plum, which bring a fruity sweetness. In the heart, leather, coffee and saffron build a spicy, leathery core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, musk and vanilla settles it into a creamy, gourmand softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is barely mentioned. Night outs and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close.

Indecent Cherry

7.4

Borntostandout · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Borntostandout Indecent Cherry is a sweet, vanilla-leaning unisex fragrance that sets wild cherry, sour cherry and strawberry beside saffron and almond. It opens with saffron, wild cherry and almond, and the heart of strawberry, sour cherry, mimosa and Bulgarian rose keeps the fruit soft and a little floral. Indonesian patchouli, benzoin, musk, vanilla and amber warm the base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and gourmand, with a spicy edge and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works for nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Penhaligon's Ninevah and The Dua Brand Sinful Cherry have a close profile.

Black Citrus

7.7

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus is a fresh, green unisex scent that ties Calabrian bergamot and cardamom to the smoky woodiness of vetiver and birch. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it classic. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, citrus set against spice. Violet and maté in the heart add a soft green note. The base of vetiver, birch and Indonesian patchouli settles into a smoky, resinous, woody ground. Etro ManRose and Amouage Search have a close profile.

Rose Pompon (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Goutal · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette is a floral women's scent that sets rose in a fresh, green, lightly fruity frame, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, raspberry and pink pepper, so the first impression is bright and fruity. The heart is led by Taif rose, Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia and peony, with the sweetness kept soft. The base of white musk, patchouli and cedar lays a clean, faintly woody floor under the rose. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris and Bond No. 9 Hudson Yards have a close profile.

Miss Dior (2013) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dior · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Miss Dior (2013) is a fresh, citrusy floral built around blood orange, rose and neroli, aimed at women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and some find it modern. Blood orange brightens the opening, then Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and Tunisian neroli form the floral heart. Indonesian patchouli stays in the base and softens it. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with fruity and powdery touches. Biotherm Vanessa Bruno - L'Eau and Dior Miss Dior (2019) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

My Love Has the Colour of the Night

7.2

Floraïku · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Floraïku My Love Has the Colour of the Night is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around pink pepper, black pepper, patchouli and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper, elemi resin and black pepper for a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli and labdanum bring an earthy, resinous tone. The base of gaiac wood, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver settles into a woody, smoky finish. Wally Incenso Nobile and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Rock the Myrrh

7.9

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dries Van Noten Rock the Myrrh is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with cypress and pink pepper, then moves to Indonesian patchouli and myrrh. Suede, Siam benzoin and labdanum settle into a sweet, leathery warmth at the base. The overall feel is sweet, spicy, woody and earthy.

Guilty Parfum pour Homme

7.6

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a spicy, woody base. The top is juniper, Italian lemon and Provençal lavender. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a sweet, spicy softness, joined by Spanish cistus. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, musk and dry woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Parfums de Marly Valero have a close profile.

Ambar del Sur

7.8

Carner · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carner Ambar del Sur is a unisex amber fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without filling the room. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office or daily wear. Voters are split between masculine and feminine. It opens with Italian bergamot. The heart gathers amber, Australian sandalwood, water jasmine and Indonesian patchouli, and the base holds myrrh, Spanish cistus, Venezuelan tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla absolute. The result is sweet, spicy and woody, with a powdery, creamy, resinous feel. Prada Midnight Train and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.

Rose Gold

7.3

Xerjoff · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Xerjoff Rose Gold opens on Bulgarian rose and Egyptian geranium, a fresh, green floral that softens towards amber and musk in this unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or masculine. Bulgarian rose gives a fresh floral start, and Egyptian geranium adds a green edge. The base of amber, musk, false sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli brings a woody, spicy, creamy warmth, and the scent turns sweeter and more oriental as it settles. Versace Crystal Noir and Gucci A Song for the Rose have a close profile.

Island Lush

7.1

Goldfield & Banks · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Island Lush is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a leathery edge, offered as a unisex scent. Most voters recommend it for autumn, then spring and winter; summer is far less favoured. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also suits leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards masculine for its character, though some read it as feminine. It opens with ginger, nutmeg and pink pepper, brightened by bergamot. The heart of cedar, gaiac wood and geranium sets a woody ground. In the base, patchouli, oud, sandalwood and leather weigh most, with benzoin adding sweetness. Musicology Fly me to the Oud and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile.

Terre d'Iris

7.3

Miller Harris · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Terre d'Iris is a feminine scent that sets the fresh citrus of grapefruit, bergamot and orange against the powdery, earthy depth of orris butter; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter rarely chosen. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and bitter orange in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and rosemary lend floral and green notes. The base of patchouli, orris butter and tree moss settles it into a woody, powdery, earthy finish. Xerjoff Irisss and Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate have a close profile.

Tiger by Her Side

7.9

Sana Jardin · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sana Jardin Tiger by Her Side is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with coriander seed, cinnamon and bergamot, a spicy start. Indonesian patchouli, Moroccan rose absolute and Siam benzoin then build a floral, earthy heart. The base of vanilla, Somalian frankincense and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous and slightly smoky warmth.

Yapana (2013)

8.0

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Volnay Yapana (2013) opens with red grapefruit, pink pepper and Italian bergamot, then settles into a sweet, powdery, spicy and resinous scent made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters find it feminine. The first spray is bright with citrus and pepper. The heart brings powder, rose, ylang-ylang and clove into a floral, spiced sweetness. The base of patchouli, labdanum, benzoin and vanilla turns warm, woody and resinous. Téo Cabanel Alahine and Baldi Malachite have a close profile.

Rouge Nocturne

7.8

By Terry · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

By Terry Rouge Nocturne is a floral, sweet fragrance softened by spice, wood and powder, leaning towards evenings and nights and reading as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Night out and evening are the occasions chosen most often. Most see it as feminine and classic. Amber, Turkish damask rose and Indonesian patchouli sit together in the scent. The rose carries the floral side, while amber adds sweetness and oriental warmth. The patchouli brings an earthy, woody depth, and spice and powder soften both. Alkemia Ambre II: Terrae and Prada Midnight Train have a close profile.

White Smoke

7.9

Perfumer H · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perfumer H White Smoke is a unisex scent that pairs Turkish tobacco, amber and oud in a sweet, smoky, resinous mood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The notes read as one whole: Turkish tobacco and oud lay a woody, smoky base, vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten it, and cinnamon leaf adds spice. Roman chamomile, geranium and orris absolute bring a soft floral touch, while the oriental and resinous side of the accords leads. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night-out wear leading. It leans slightly masculine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Its profile is close to Jovoy Psychédélique and Mendittorosa Id.

Le Mat

8.1

Mendittorosa · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mendittorosa Le Mat is a unisex scent that sets floral and sweet tones on an earthy, smoky, spicy base. Black pepper, nutmeg and clove open with a warm spicy push. At the heart, May rose and geranium add a soft floral touch, while cashmere wood, Indonesian patchouli and Spanish immortelle settle the scent into a woody, powdery, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits right in between.

Terrasse à St-Germain

7.6

Jul et Mad · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jul et Mad Terrasse à St-Germain is a unisex perfume that leans towards spring and summer days: fresh, citrusy and floral, easy to wear in daytime. It opens with rhubarb, tangerine and grapefruit, bright and a little tart. The heart brings blue rose, lotus and freesia, floral and green in a light way. The base of musk, sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli settles it into a powdery, creamy, softly woody finish, with fruity and sweet touches along the way. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, office and leisure wear lead the occasions. Just over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Les Nombres d'Or - Oudh Osmanthus / Oud

7.7

Maison Mona di Orio · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Oudh Osmanthus / Oud is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a floral, woody character deepened by spice; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens bright with Calabrian green mandarin orange, Paraguayan petigrain and Philippine elemi. At the heart, Chinese osmanthus absolute and Laotian oud turn the floral sweetness smoky and resinous. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Atlas cedar, musk and ambergris leaves an earthy, animal warmth.

Viper Green

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Viper Green opens on galbanum, green mandarin and angelica root, giving a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Galbanum and angelica root give the opening a green, slightly bitter edge, which green mandarin brightens with citrus. The heart of jasmine sambac, Rosyfolia® and orris absolute adds a floral, powdery softness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli ground it underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex.

Goudh

6.9

Fugazzi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fugazzi Goudh is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental character, leaning on leather and wood and suiting autumn and winter evenings. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and grapefruit for a fruity brightness, with oud underneath. In the heart, jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer, deepened by ambergris. The base of leather, Indian sandalwood, Java vetiver and patchouli is woody, animalic and smoky, while benzoin and musk round off the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer barely features. It suits evenings and nights out more than daily or office wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.