The Perfume Library

Labdanum Deluxe

8.0

Duftkumpels

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Duftkumpels Labdanum Deluxe is a sweet, resinous unisex scent with spicy and smoky touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn at leisure and at work. Its dense character suits men and women alike. Moroccan, Spanish and Indian labdanum absolutes form the backbone, while Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute add sweetness, and Indonesian nutmeg, Omani frankincense and myrrh bring the spicy, smoky resin. Indian patchouli gives a woody base, with Thai coconut and red berries softening the edges.

Crystal Campion

7.8

Jo Malone · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Crystal Campion is a fresh, green floral with a light citrus and aquatic feel, worn comfortably by anyone as a unisex. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer, followed by spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is chosen less for nights out. In the character votes, feminine leads, with masculine close behind. Blackcurrant opens with a fruity freshness. The heart of rose, campion and violet builds a floral frame, and ISO-E-Super in the base softens the scent with a woody, synthetic finish. The overall impression is clean, green and cool.

Laurakimou!

7.4

Baruti · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Baruti Laurakimou! is a unisex scent that sets sandalwood, magnolia and leather against the sweet, fruity notes of strawberry and champagne. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: a floral, fruity sweetness over a creamy, woody base, with ginger adding spice and a leathery edge at the sides. Musk and ISO-E-Super smooth it out into a soft, synthetic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter work too. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and is picked less often for the office. Byredo Bullion and Guerlain Pêche Mirage have a close profile.

Azure Supernova 2.0

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The Dua Brand Azure Supernova 2.0 is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and aquatic accords. Bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and green mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel. Pineapple and apple add a fruity sweetness, while thyme and rosemary bring a green, herbal edge. Patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver and ambroxan set a woody, lightly spicy base under it all. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong. It is picked most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport also getting votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Supernova Cologne have a close profile.

The Essence

8.0

Francesca Bianchi · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Francesca Bianchi The Essence is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, woody core with powdery and leathery shades over a smoky base. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it suits those who like a heavy, noticeable fragrance. Few voters have rated it so far, so these figures are still tentative. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Iris and violet sit at the centre, giving a powdery floral feel. Suede and animalic notes add a warm, leathery weight, while ISO-E-Super softens the woody side and lends an airy ground. Spicy and smoky accords stay in the background.

Yin

6.9

Hekate · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Hekate Yin is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, pairing a citrus and floral heart with a green, sweet softness. Bergamot and juniper berry give it a fresh, lightly spiced start, while jasmine, chamomile and lavender build the floral and green side. Siam benzoin, vanilla, almond and musk pull it towards a creamy, resinous, slightly animalic warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine votes come first, though a good share call it masculine. Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum and Nishane Ambra Calabria have a close profile.

Vanilla in Armagnac

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Scents of Wood Vanilla in Armagnac is a gourmand, woody unisex scent that pairs cocoa and vanilla with citrus and cedarwood. The top is cocoa shell, bitter orange and lemon, so citrus and cocoa arrive together. In the heart, cocoa absolute and vanilla CO2 sweeten the scent and give it a creamy softness. Cedarwood sets a woody, spicy base underneath. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Xerjoff Naxos and Akro Awake have a similar profile.

#004 Lifeguard

7.4

Hunq · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hunq #004 Lifeguard is a fresh, aquatic and citrusy men's fragrance led by calone and bergamot. It opens with calone and bergamot, which feel cool, watery and bright. In the heart, hedione and cardamom add a green, lightly spiced softness. The base of ISO-E-Super, labdanum, ambroxan and frankincense settles into a woody, slightly sweet and distinctly synthetic backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The fresh character suits warm days and everyday wear, and it reads masculine. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide.

Veloce

9.0

Riiffs · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Riiffs Veloce is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against the sweet, creamy softness of caramel and tonka bean. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters score each of them high. The fresh, sweet character reads comfortably on men and women alike. Too few votes have been cast on season and occasion to point it in one clear direction. It opens with Sicilian lemon, frosted grapefruit and frosted bergamot, while cognac and orange zest absolute add a fruity warmth to that bright start. In the heart, ambroxan, caramel and cinnamon pull it towards a gourmand sweetness. In the base, tonka bean, ISO-E-Super and cashmeran soften that sweetness and settle it onto a creamy footing.

Pas de Chat

8.3

Odette Parfum Co. · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Odette Parfum Co. Pas de Chat is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance softened by a powdery, creamy side. The top pairs cake with pink pepper, which sharpens the sweetness a little without overtaking it. In the heart, ISO-E-Super, cashmeran and cat fur build a soft, animal texture. The base of vanilla, amber, ambrette and tonka bean carries it into a creamy warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. It is described as a women's fragrance. Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit and Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac have a close profile.

#005 Mechanic

5.8

Hunq · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Hunq #005 Mechanic is a men's fragrance built around red thyme, violet, patchouli and tobacco, where a floral, sweet and spicy side meets a smoky, leathery base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. It is classed as masculine, and its synthetic, woody character suits those who like a rough, workshop-like edge. Red thyme opens with a spicy note, then Paraguayan petigrain and violet bring a floral softness in the heart. The base is dominated by styrax, patchouli, tobacco, ambroxan and ISO-E-Super: the scent settles into a resinous, earthy and smoky line, rounded out by animal and leathery tones. Motörhead Man and Masque Montecristo have a close profile.

The Architect of Chaos

7.5

L'Art Vévien · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Art Vévien The Architect of Chaos is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of red pepper, blood orange and raspberry against a woody base of cedarwood and sandalwood. Mandarin orange and lychee join the top, so the first impression is fruity and spicy yet fresh. In the heart, saffron, magnolia and patchouli soften the floral side, while frankincense and the rain accord add a cool, earthy depth. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and musk dries down sweet, creamy and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads open and lively on anyone, and it can move from day into evening. Anfas Salam and Sana Jardin Incense Water have a close profile.

Vintage Spirit - Eden Splash

7.1

Urban Scents · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Urban Scents Vintage Spirit - Eden Splash is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday moments. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and daily wear leading and some votes for evening and sport. Though it is unisex, most voters find it masculine, while classic and modern also get a fair share. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: green apple and lavender bring freshness, geranium and crystallised moss lay a green, earthy base, and patchouli and coumarin soften it slightly. Citrus and fruity touches stay within a fougère frame. Puig Aqua Quorum and Montale Fougères Marines have a close profile.

#001 Gardener

7.2

Hunq · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hunq #001 Gardener is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs spearmint, grapefruit and bergamot with a galbanum and cypress heart over a woody base. It opens bright and citrusy with spearmint, grapefruit and bergamot. In the heart, cypress and galbanum bring out the green side, with floral and fruity touches in the accords. The base settles on Virginia cedar, sandalwood and patchouli, while ISO-E-Super and ambroxan add a clean, synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and about half of voters find the staying power high. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Rasasi Oudh al Misk and Veld's Prends Moi have a close profile.

Purple Papua

8.2

Duftkumpels

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Duftkumpels Purple Papua is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built on Papua oud, Indian tuberose and Java vetiver. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Oud from Papua, India, Indonesia and Cambodia forms a smoky, resinous, earthy core. Tuberose and pink lotus add a sweet softness to it, violet leaf brings a green edge, and Cretan labdanum and Mysore sandalwood deepen the warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. The heavy oud character suits those who like dense, smoky scents, and as a unisex fragrance it sits between masculine and feminine. Tolteca Ollin and Fir of the Dark have a close profile.

Noble Forest

7.4

Knights Fragrances · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Knights Fragrances Noble Forest is a unisex scent that builds a fresh, green forest feel with spicy, resinous and smoky touches, leaning towards fall and spring leisure wear. It opens with black pepper and bergamot, sharp yet bright. In the heart, frankincense, oud, nagarmotha and patchouli bring the resinous, earthy and smoky side forward. Woody notes and ISO-E-Super carry the base, leaving a clean, slightly synthetic woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, mainly for leisure and daily wear. It reads closer to masculine. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Comme des Garçons Wonderwood have a close profile.

Vanoir

7.3

Knights Fragrances · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Knights Fragrances Vanoir is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter, pairing a sweet, fruity opening with a woody, resinous base. The top holds bergamot, osmanthus and pear, and the fruity sweetness leads. In the heart, benzoin, vanillin and cashmeran make it creamy and powdery, while nagarmotha and woody notes add a spicy edge. The base of amber, patchouli, cedarwood and iris settles into an earthy, lightly smoky woodiness, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and it is worn most for leisure time and evenings. It leans slightly masculine, though some read it as feminine. Knights Fragrances Shine and Houbigant Santal Mistral have a close profile.

Molecule 01 + Champaca

7.2

Escentric Molecules · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kaaf Noir / كاف

8.5

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ahmed Al Maghribi Kaaf Noir / كاف is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a woody base. The opening is bright and crisp, with juniper berry, cardamom, Sicilian lemon and blood orange. Geranium, clary sage and lavender shape the heart, while cedarwood, ambroxan, white musk, patchouli and vetiver leave it dry, powdery and woody. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong and rate it well for the price, though the number of votes is small. As a unisex scent it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Ahmed Al Maghribi Ma'ani / معاني and La Rive Amber King have a close profile.

N"O1 / Karo Kauer

7.2

Karo Kauer · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Karo Kauer N"O1 / Karo Kauer is a unisex fragrance that opens with lychee and pink pepper, leaning fresh, floral and green. The top holds lychee, pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, cooled by green notes and juniper berry. In the heart, osmanthus, peach, iris and rose lead, with water lily and freesia keeping the florals light. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean, musk and vanilla settles into a woody, powdery, creamy warmth, and a fruity sweetness runs through the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes back this. Its fresh, floral build suits men and women alike and sits easily in everyday wear. Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and Ormonde Jayne Sakura have a close profile.

#003 Carpenter

6.5

Hunq · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Hunq #003 Carpenter is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and bergamot, warms up with ginger and cinnamon, and dries down on ambroxan and woods. Pink pepper and bergamot bring a light sharpness at the start, while cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and carrot push the spice forward in the heart. In the base, ambroxan, patchouli and benzoin soften the sweetness, and Virginia cedar, Texas cedar and sandalwood give it a woody frame. A powdery side and a distinctly synthetic feel run through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a masculine scent; Gisada Titanium and Byredo Eyes Closed have a close profile.

Next to Me or Nothing

7.7

Discothèque · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Discothèque Next to Me or Nothing is a unisex scent built around milk, sake and star jasmine. It opens with milk giving a creamy base, while sake and star jasmine in the heart add a floral, fresh feel. The base of sandalwood, white musk, ISO-E-Super and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody trail. Green, spicy and smoky tones sit quietly in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but as a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. Molton Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise and Atkinsons Tulipe Noire have a close profile.

Poseidon's Elixir Remixed Mod 3

8.6

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Elixir Remixed Mod 3 is a fresh, green men's fragrance where citrus and fruit sit on a smoky, woody base. Bergamot, pineapple and apple give it a bright, fruity front, while juniper berry and blackcurrant leaf pull it towards green. Pink pepper adds spice and birch a smoky edge. Oakmoss, patchouli, ambroxan and musk build a woody, leathery chypre depth, and jasmine and vanilla soften that dry foundation a little. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small. It reads masculine, and its fresh, synthetic character suits daytime as easily as evening. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Moda Elixir and LPDO Cretus.

Iso E Molecule

7.7

BMRVLS

Fresh · Synthetic · Woody

BMRVLS Iso E Molecule is a fresh, synthetic-leaning woody unisex scent built around woods, ISO-E-Super, musk and ambroxan. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent runs as one piece from start to finish. The woody accord leads, with woods and ISO-E-Super forming a dry, clean frame. Musk and ambroxan soften it, while the fresh, synthetic air keeps it bare and minimal. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick all four seasons almost equally, and it is chosen most for daily wear and leisure, then sport and business. Evening and night-out wear are less common choices. It shares a close profile with Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 and Dossier Musky Musk.