The Perfume Library

Amber Sapphire

8.3

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Amber Sapphire is a unisex scent that opens on blackcurrant, bergamot and cinnamon and dries down to vanilla, tonka bean and oud. The top pairs blackcurrant, bergamot, cinnamon and rum for a fruity, spicy start. In the heart, rose, magnolia and mastic bring a floral and resinous feel, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla, cedar and Cambodian oud leaves a woody, oriental warmth. Fresh and green accords lighten the heavier 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. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine.

Valentina Myrrh Assoluto

7.9

Valentino · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Valentino Valentina Myrrh Assoluto is a women's perfume that lays a resinous, powdery, leathery weight over a sweet floral core; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine, though the spicy, oriental tones take it beyond a soft floral. Ylang-ylang and Jasminum auriculatum carry the floral side, while vanilla and musk settle it into a creamy, sweet base. Myrrh adds a resinous depth, and leather leaves a faint leathery trace behind it. With no top-to-base split in its notes, it reads as one warm, powdery, dense whole from start to finish. Carolina Herrera CH Privée and Xerjoff Opera have a close profile.

Tubereuse Indiana

7.5

Creed · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Creed Tubereuse Indiana is a feminine tuberose perfume that leans towards autumn and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Most voters wear it in autumn, spring and winter, while summer clearly trails. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and it is mostly voted feminine and classic. It suits evenings and nights out best, and is picked less often for the office. It opens floral and green, with green notes lightly on top. The heart holds tuberose, Jasminum auriculatum and Turkish rose. In the base, beeswax absolute, benzoin and styrax leave it sweet, creamy and resinous, with fruity, spicy and animal touches in the background. Tauerville Tuberose Flash and Viktoria Minya Hedonist Rose Absolute have a close profile.

Oud pour Lui

7.1

Alyssa Ashley · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Alyssa Ashley Oud pour Lui is a men's fragrance that sets oud, amber and Java vetiver in a spicy, smoky frame, and it suits evenings and cooler seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. Many read it as masculine. Moroccan saffron, Egyptian geranium and Sicilian lemon open the top. Cumin, African frankincense and Jasminum auriculatum form the heart. Oud, Java vetiver and amber dominate the base, and the spicy, woody, resinous character settles into an animal, leathery edge. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Oud and Xerjoff 'Ilm have a close profile.

Millésime 1849 (2023)

7.7

Creed · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Millésime 1849 is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a green, floral heart and ties it to a woody, spicy chypre structure. It opens with lemon, Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit for a bright freshness, while cypress adds a green edge. The heart builds a floral body from Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, iris and ylang-ylang. The base rests on oud, sandalwood and Texas cedar, with thyme and frankincense leaving a spicy, lightly resinous trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and name business, daily and leisure wear most often. Most call its character classic and masculine, though some find it feminine. Lubin L de Lubin and Balmain Vent Vert share a close profile.

The Arrival / L'Arrivée

7.3

House of Matriarch · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

House of Matriarch The Arrival / L'Arrivée is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits leisure time and evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind; it is worn mostly for leisure, then for nights out and evenings. Masculine and feminine readings are almost evenly split, so it sits between the two. The scent has a floral and woody backbone: Comorian neroli and Jasminum auriculatum meet African sandalwood and Haitian vetiver. Ethiopian frankincense adds a resinous warmth, and the sweet, spicy, powdery and creamy accords give it a soft, rounded texture.

Homeros Attar

9.1

Ensar Oud

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Homeros Attar is a woody, resinous unisex fragrance that sets Assam and green oud over tolu balm and patchouli absolute. It opens with clove, rosewood and cedar alongside ambergris. In the heart, Indian rose, saffron, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral softness. The base deepens with the oud notes, Tonga sandalwood and musk. Spicy, earthy, smoky and animal accords also come through. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score the longevity high. Evening, night out and leisure are the most suggested uses, while daily and business wear sit further behind. Sospiro Vivace and Ensar Oud EO 1: Sultani have a close profile.

Tomorrow

7.3

Avon · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Tomorrow is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with peach, raspberry and pepper and softens into neroli and sandalwood. The opening pairs peach and raspberry for a sweet, fruity start, while pepper and patchouli add a mildly spicy edge. At the heart, neroli and African violet bring out the floral side. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk leaves a powdery, woody and oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as feminine. Halston Halston Woman and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Roxo

8.1

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jinx Roxo is a unisex perfume that pairs a floral, sweet body with spicy, resinous and animalic shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the staying power high. It is dense and full, and it does not lean toward either gender. It opens with Palo Santo, violet, spices and blackcurrant, fruity and spicy from the start. The heart of jasmine, iris, Bulgarian rose and port wine turns floral, powdery and faintly wine-like. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, oud, burley tobacco and castoreum pull the sweetness toward something woody, resinous and animalic. Léonard Balahé and Estēe Lauder Spellbound have a close profile.

Caribbean Supernova

7.8

The Dua Brand · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Caribbean Supernova is a unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet in a fresh, lightly sweet accord. Sicilian lemon, bergamot and grapefruit give it a bright start, while rose, hibiscus and ylang-ylang add a soft floral side. Coconut and rum push it towards a creamy, sweet feel, and thyme and juniper berry bring a spicy edge. Cedarwood, vetiver and musk form a dry base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning neither way clearly.

Civet Cat Chypre (2021)

7.6

Meleg Perfumes · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meleg Perfumes Civet Cat Chypre (2021) is a unisex chypre that opens on bergamot and clary sage, turns floral and powdery around orris, rose and lavender, and keeps a clear animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, and it reads as classic. Bergamot and clary sage give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, orris butter, ylang-ylang, rose and lavender build a floral, powdery layer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood is sweet, resinous and woody, while musk ketone and civet hold on to the animal note.

Tigerlust: Kanbojia

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Tigerlust: Kanbojia is a woody, floral and spicy unisex fragrance built around Papua, Vietnamese and Cambodian oud, alongside rose, osmanthus and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans toward neither. The oud notes form the backbone, while rose, osmanthus and frangipani add a floral softness. Sichuan pepper and coffee bean bring a dark, spicy edge, and civet, castoreum and tobacco give it an animal, leathery, smoky depth, with oakmoss and sandalwood underneath.

Far Away Gold

6.6

Avon · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Avon Far Away Gold is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around ylang-ylang, Jasminum auriculatum and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with ylang-ylang as a floral start, and Jasminum auriculatum comes forward in the heart. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base, settling the scent into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Gourmand and oriental accords are joined by spicy and resinous tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Dior Dior Addict (2014) have a close profile.

Jasmin (2015)

6.9

Fragonard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fragonard Jasmin (2015) is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright with bergamot and orange leaf, then turns to Grasse jasmine, Egyptian jasmine and Jasminum auriculatum at the heart. Apricot adds a fruity sweetness to the floral core, and amber softens the base. Citrus and green touches keep it lively rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, somewhere between modern and classic. Creed Spring Flower (1996) and L'Occitane en Provence Jasmin & Bergamote have a close profile.

Perfumista

7.4

Anatole Lebreton · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Perfumista is a floral, fruity and spicy unisex scent that opens on pear, raspberry and plum and moves into patchouli and Bulgarian rose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in fall and spring, and pick it for evenings and nights out. Most voters call its character feminine, though a fair number find it classic. Pear, raspberry and plum give a sweet, juicy fruit opening. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and Bulgarian rose build a floral body, which patchouli darkens with an earthy, spicy tone. The base of musk, Peru balsam and Virginia cedar leaves it warm, powdery, resinous and woody.

Icon pour Femme

7.3

Dsquared² · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dsquared² Icon pour Femme is a fresh, fruity feminine scent that opens on blackcurrant, mandarin orange and pink pepper before settling into vanilla and sandalwood. The top is blackcurrant, mandarin orange, pink pepper and lemon, so citrus and fruit lead. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, praliné and salty notes give the floral core a gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and musk rests the scent on a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these are only a rough guide. It is classed as feminine, suiting those who want something fresh, sweet and lightly gourmand. The Dua Brand Idol Femme and Caia Le Soir have a close profile.

Hainan 2005 (Pure Parfum)

7.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Hainan 2005 is a woody, smoky and slightly animalic unisex scent that pairs Chinese oud, blue lotus and Chinese white tea with citrus and spice. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets the smallest share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and few choose it for the office. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine. Yuzu, mandarin orange and bitter orange give it a tea-like freshness, while jasmine tea, pink lotus and blue lotus pull it towards floral and green. Sichuan pepper and tobacco add spice and smoke, and castoreum and hyraceum bring an animal warmth. Chinese oud, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris form a woody, resinous base.

DEV #3: The Inevitable

6.6

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #3: The Inevitable is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent with earthy, smoky depth, suited to dark autumn and winter evenings. Its accords sit in an oriental register, with leathery and animal touches. Spikenard, cistus, black truffle, frankincense and myrrh lead the notes. The notes have no top-to-base split and read as one piece: a resinous, earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Nishane Afrika-Olifant and Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh have a close profile.

Coconut Island

7.1

D'Qar · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

D'Qar Coconut Island is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance that pairs fruity sweetness with the creamy softness of coconut milk. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without vanishing. Voters lean towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night-out use further behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as genuinely in between. It opens with coconut milk, mandarin orange, bergamot and lime for a bright, juicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, hibiscus and ginger add a floral, lightly spiced touch. The base turns sweeter with white rum, pineapple, tonka bean and cane sugar, while musk and mint keep it soft and fresh.

Emperor's Court

8.2

Dixit & Zak · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dixit & Zak Emperor's Court opens with jasmine, Bulgarian rose and bergamot over a heavy base of oud, amber and resins, a floral and spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The heart holds ylang-ylang, Egyptian jasmine, Turkish rose and Indian spices, with the flowers resting on a sweet, creamy footing. In the base, Assam oud, labdanum, frankincense, vanilla and ambergris lead, and the scent settles into something woody, resinous and faintly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the main occasions. More voters call it masculine, but a good share see it as feminine. Rogue Derviche and Xerjoff Alexandria III have a close profile.

Rouge Royal Elite

6.2

Princesse Marina de Bourbon · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Princesse Marina de Bourbon Rouge Royal Elite is a floral, fruity women's perfume whose sweet, powdery side suits relaxed daytime wear as well as evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead the occasions. It has been discontinued. Woodland strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant open on a sweet fruity note. Jasminum auriculatum, ylang-ylang and rosa centifolia form a floral heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber in the base soften the fruit and florals and leave a warm, powdery finish.

Santal 1952

8.8

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Jinx Santal 1952 is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that sets several sandalwoods against jasmine, gardenia and Anatolian rose; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, spicy and slightly green with pineapple, cardamom, green pepper and bay leaf. The heart turns creamy and oriental through jasmine sambac, gardenia, frangipani and tobacco. Mysore, Ceylonese and Australian sandalwood meet Mongolian deer musk in the base, leaving an animal, earthy trace. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though few have voted. Its dense, rich character suits bold wear.

Regina di Fiori

7.5

Moresque · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Moresque Regina di Fiori is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral character over a sweet, powdery base, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It opens with bergamot, aquatic notes and heliotrope; in the heart, iris, rose, ylang-ylang and jasminum auriculatum form a floral core, with cinnamon and nutmeg adding a light spice. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten it, while sandalwood and musk leave a woody, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with work not far behind. Lanvin Oxygène and Ex Nihilo Emphasize have a close profile.

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.