The Perfume Library

Leather Black (K)night

7.3

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

L'Atelier Parfum Leather Blacknight is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. The top has bergamot, pink pepper and saffron; the heart brings jasmine sambac, cocoa, orris butter and ink. The base holds suede, hazelnut and patchouli. Its floral and sweet side is balanced by spicy, woody and powdery tones, with a creamy softness alongside the leather.

Noiressence

5.6

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Noiressence is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around suede and bitter orange. Suede and bitter orange lead, with orange blossom absolute and black pepper beside them. Orris root and musk add a powdery softness, while ink and ambroxan bring a synthetic, woody edge. The sweetness is held in check by the leathery, spicy side, which keeps the scent dry and a little worked-over. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters split almost evenly between spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Skin on Skin and Jusbox No Rules have a close profile.

Chinese Calligraphy / 書法

7.0

d'Annam · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

d'Annam Chinese Calligraphy / 書法 is a unisex scent built on coffee, paper and ink, with the dry, faintly smoky air of a writing desk. Paper and ink form the core, while varnish adds a glossy, synthetic edge. Coffee brings the sweet and creamy side, and orchid the powdery floral one. Fresh, spicy, woody and earthy accords round it out, giving an unusual, cool kind of warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though from only a small number of votes. It suits men and women alike, with a calm rather than loud character. Royal Orchid by Theodoros Kalotinis and Yves Saint Laurent Muse have a close profile.

L'Amant

7.0

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2026

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Amant is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy core with woody, earthy and smoky tones. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and reveals itself gradually. Voters place it about equally in leisure and night-out wear, with business and evening use close behind. Its profile suits both men and women. The notes are chili leaf, ink and Indonesian patchouli, and they read together rather than in stages. Chili leaf brings a green, spicy edge, ink adds a dry, slightly synthetic note, and Indonesian patchouli sets an earthy, woody, smoky base. Leathery and oriental touches darken the character without softening it.

albâtresépia

7.7

Première Peau · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Première Peau albâtresépia pairs Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla with white Alba truffle and praliné, a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: two vanillas and praliné give a creamy sweetness, while truffle and ink pull it towards an earthy, smoky side. Violet leaf and woods keep it powdery and woody, with a spicy trace in the background.

L'Odorat - Étude 1.5

8.2

Pentalogies · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Pentalogies L'Odorat - Étude 1.5 is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting floral notes against smoky, leathery ones. The top holds cyclamen, thyme, lavender and angelica seed, while the heart brings amber, coffee, amyris and ink. The base runs on papyrus, opoponax, leather, myrrh, vetiver and labdanum. The result reads spicy, woody and resinous, resting on an earthy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure not far behind. It leans slightly masculine but stays unisex. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cuoio Toscano and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Oud Noir

7.5

Jinkoh Store · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Jinkoh Store Oud Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around leather, Indian oud and birch tar. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are best taken as a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out; the dense character suits those who enjoy heavy, assertive scents. The notes read as a single whole: leather, Indian oud, Cambodian oud and gaiac wood set a woody, smoky base, and birch tar sharpens that smoke. Patchouli, resins and balsam add depth, while Sri Lankan vanilla and musk soften it with sweetness. Civet and castoreum bring an animal warmth, and ink stays in the background as a dry detail. Rammstein Gasolin and G Parfums Alpha have a close profile.

Another World

8.3

Ephemeral Dyadic

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Ephemeral Dyadic Another World is a unisex fragrance built on black pepper, ink and pine, reading fresh, green and woody. It opens with black pepper and ink, sharp and spicy. Pine in the heart adds a green, resinous touch, and cedarwood with white musk in the base softens everything into a powdery, lightly sweet, smoky woodiness. The overall impression leans synthetic, cool and clean. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters find it lasts a long time. Sillage is good. It sits comfortably on both men and women with a neutral character. Malizia Malizia Collection Uomo Wood and Jil Sander Ultrasense (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Into the Gourmand - Number 4: Sweet Illusion

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Into the Gourmand - Number 4: Sweet Illusion is a sweet gourmand fragrance for women, built around tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and sugar. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole. Tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and sugar give it a sweet, creamy, gourmand character, while the fruity accord adds a light brightness to that sweetness. Cedarwood sets a woody base underneath, and the ink note makes the sweetness feel a little drier and more unusual. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. It is classed as a women's perfume. Zara Supreme Vanilla and MAD Parfumeur Midnight have a close profile.

Sahara 4800

7.2

Anomalia · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Anomalia Sahara 4800 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet opening against spice, leather and smoke, balanced enough to wear in any season. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for hours without filling the room. Voters lean slightly towards fall and winter, though all four seasons get nearly equal shares. It suits leisure, evening and office wear most. It opens with champagne, pink pepper and nutmeg: bright, lightly sweet and spicy. In the heart, saffron, leather and sand take over and the scent dries down with a leathery edge. The base of patchouli, cedar, musk, rubber and ink leaves an earthy, woody and slightly synthetic trail.

Cuir Mythique

7.8

Korloff · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Korloff Cuir Mythique is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, pine and mandarin orange, a cool and resinous start. In the heart, galbanum, ginger and iris carry on the green and spicy tone. The base of smoky notes, ink and leather settles into a woody, earthy and slightly animalic ground. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few have voted. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine; its rough, leathery character sits comfortably as unisex. Zoologist King Cobra and Le Frag Grimmtale have a close profile.

INK

7.9

Mallo · 2024

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Mallo INK is a unisex scent that pairs a green, smoky, resinous character with a sweet fruity touch; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss, coal and East Indian oud sit at the front, while labdanum, frankincense and styrax add a resinous, smoky depth. Raspberry sweetens the hard edges, and New Caledonian sandalwood lays a woody base. The ink note gives it a dark, leathery feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat this with caution. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike, especially those who like dense, dark fragrances.

Kham

6.9

Siam 1928 · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Siam 1928 Kham opens with bergamot, cardamom and frankincense and settles into leather and vetiver, a fresh, spicy, smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't commit to one side. The top pairs bergamot and cardamom with frankincense and cypress for a bright, resinous, green start. The heart brings jasmine, mango leaf, tobacco and ink alongside metallic notes. The base of leather, vetiver and Siam benzoin leaves a woody, smoky finish.

05 Dyed

7.2

Concreted · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Concreted 05 Dyed is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a woody base, with a distinctly synthetic edge. The top notes are lemon, lime and ink, so citrus brightness meets the cool, sharp air of ink. In the heart, rose, jasmine, walnut, pine and eucalyptus sit side by side: floral softness next to a resinous, fresh greenness. The base of musk, patchouli and cedarwood pulls it into a dry, woody line. Despite the long note list, the overall impression is clean, cool and slightly glossy. Rammstein Paris and Majouri Jour 5 have a close profile.

Tinted Twill

7.2

Massimo Dutti · 2025

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Massimo Dutti Tinted Twill is a unisex scent that sets a floral, powdery side against spicy, smoky and woody tones. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither projects far nor fades quickly. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably in everyday wear for anyone. The scent reads as a single piece: powdery floral iris and water jasmine are sharpened by black pepper and frankincense, then rest on cedarwood. Ink adds a dry, faintly smoky edge, while musk softens everything.

Vogue 125

7.3

Comme des Garçons · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bleakley Park

7.4

Anka Kuş Parfüm

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anka Kuş Parfüm Bleakley Park is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a woody, leathery base. Bleakley Park's longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. Its unisex profile means it can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and musk. In the heart, iris, rose and violet leaf give it a floral, lightly powdery face. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and leather add an earthy firmness. Fresh, green and aquatic accords run through it too, so it reads airy rather than heavy.

Cotton Mather (Perfume Oil)

7.5

Sixteen92 · 2016

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Sixteen92 Cotton Mather (Perfume Oil) is a unisex scent built around wood smoke, patchouli and moss, with a green, smoky character. Wood smoke, patchouli and moss form the backbone. Herbs add a green freshness, while fire and ash carry a smoky warmth; everlasting flower and ink stay in the background. The overall feel is earthy, woody and resinous, with spicy and sweet touches softening the smoke. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most who rated longevity scored it high, though the number of votes is small. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Pineward Eldritch and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile.

Adiere

7.0

Adi ale Van · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Adi ale Van Adiere is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with leather, tobacco and smoke, with a sweet, spicy side running through it. The top is built on lime, bitter orange, black pepper and cola, with thyme and Cuba Libre keeping the opening fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, ink, tobacco absolute, leather, pine and whisky pull the scent towards something darker and more leathery. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, oud, amber, cocoa and tonka bean settles into a warm, sweet finish with smoke running through it.

Dark Matter

7.2

DeGrhaal

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

DeGrhaal Dark Matter is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that opens with black violet and ink and darkens into suede and charred wood. The top pairs black violet with ink; the heart of suede, charred wood, smoked tea and chestnut gives it a leathery, smoky body. In the base, vanilla and black raspberry bring sweetness, labdanum adds a resinous warmth, and ambroxan smooths the density. The overall impression is spicy, woody and dark, with the sweetness sitting behind the smoke. There are too few votes to say anything about its longevity, sillage, season or occasion. Hiram Green Hyde and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

Kohl / كحل

8.6

Fragrance World · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance World Kohl / كحل is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets pepper, ink and rum over apricot and peony. It opens sharp and boozy with pepper, ink and rum. In the heart, apricot and peony bring a floral, fruity softness, while frankincense and cedar build a resinous, woody base. A gourmand sweetness sits alongside smoky, leathery and animal touches. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though with few votes so far, so treat that as a first impression. It suits anyone who likes a sweet, spicy character, regardless of gender.

Cedar Root Black

6.3

Henrik Vibskov · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Henrik Vibskov Cedar Root Black is a unisex scent built around jasmine, leather and black pepper, with a fresh, green floral side and a leathery edge. The notes read as one blend: jasmine, leather and gin, with black pepper adding a spicy bite, almond a sweet, creamy softness and ink a dry, synthetic note. Fresh and green tones keep the floral side lively, while woody and chypre touches balance the leathery character. It suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Victorinox Black Steel and Prada Paradigme Le Parfum.

Nōrtean · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

The Dua Brand

Spicy · Woody · Powdery