The Perfume Library

Sogno Notturno

7.2

Brunello Cucinelli · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Brunello Cucinelli Sogno Notturno is a unisex woody, spicy scent built around sandalwood, cumin and Java vetiver. Those who rate Sogno Notturno find both its longevity and its sillage strong, and most voters score the longevity high. The number of votes is small, so this impression is not a firm verdict. Its unisex profile sits comfortably on either masculine or feminine skin. As a whole it reads woody and spicy: sandalwood and vetiver form the frame, while cumin and nutmeg add a warm spice. Chinese osmanthus absolute and violet bring a floral, slightly sweet softness, and the cistus absolute draws a resinous, faintly leathery background. A fresh accord keeps this dense blend from feeling heavy.

Beso Feliz

6.6

Beso Beach · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Beso Beach Beso Feliz is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, turns floral, spicy and a little sweet, and settles on a woody base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. Without a gender lean, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The top is rhubarb, blackcurrant, cannabis and pink pepper, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, Rose Essential™, French clary sage absolute, Madagascar pepper and hay absolute bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, patchouli, Java vetiver and benzoin leaves a sweet, woody trail. Jacques Fath Red Shoes and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Oud 50

8.1

Strings of Errors · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Strings of Errors Oud 50 is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that opens on Taif rose absolute and Turkish rose absolute and deepens into oud and tobacco absolute; it has been discontinued. The two rose absolutes lead. The heart pairs tobacco absolute, opoponax absolute, labdanum absolute and frankincense with Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Malayan oud. The base holds leather, Java vetiver, sandalwood and musk. A floral, sweet side is set against a spicy, woody, leathery backbone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it. Its dense, oriental character suits men and women alike. Guerlain Santal Royal and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Lavender for Men

7.8

Le Château du Bois

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Château du Bois Lavender for Men is a masculine fougère that treats lavender in a fresh, green and woody way. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and sport further behind. It reads clearly masculine. As a whole, Provençal lavender leads with a cool lift from mint and Chinese eucalyptus. Italian bergamot and Moroccan rosemary keep it green, while mugwort adds a faint bitterness. Java vetiver and Indonesian patchouli give it a woody, earthy base, softened by Brazilian tonka bean and Siam benzoin into something sweet, resinous and creamy.

Bye Baby

7.2

Words · 2016

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Words Bye Baby is a woody, smoky unisex scent for leisure hours and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most for leisure, with nights out and evenings close behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women, without leaning clearly to either side. It opens with amber and Java vetiver, then cedarwood, sandalwood and ebony build a woody core in the heart. In the base, musk, cistus and labdanum add a resinous, slightly animal warmth. Citrus and sweet accents soften the woody, smoky structure.

Daring Blue for Life

7.6

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Daring Blue for Life is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance with a green, slightly fruity side. It opens with a bright citrus lift from grapefruit and bergamot. In the heart, ozonic notes and violet leaf pull that freshness in a watery, green direction. Java vetiver, white musk and patchouli settle it onto a dry, lightly earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though only a few votes back that up, so take it as a general impression. The fresh build keeps it close to everyday wear, and it reads masculine. Voters rate its value for money highly. Its profile is close to Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Forever.

Vetiver Spice

7.3

Bella Bellissima · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bella Bellissima Vetiver Spice is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around green cardamom and Java vetiver. The top holds green cardamom, citrus notes and violet; the heart brings cypress, Java vetiver and absinth. In the base, amber, Haitian vanilla, leather and frankincense sweeten the scent and tie it to a smoky, powdery woodiness. Moss, cashmere and gaiac wood round out the texture. Longevity is good and sillage is moderate. Voters rate it equally suited to daytime, leisure and business, with evening wear also in the mix. The cardamom freshness keeps it easy for everyday use.

Eva

6.4

Santa Maria Novella · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Eva is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange with a spicy, woody body. The citrus notes give a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, pepper, nutmeg and Virginia cedar pull that freshness onto a dry, spicy footing. Tobacco and Java vetiver sit at the base, while the floral and oriental accords stay in the background and add a touch of warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither disappears on skin nor fills a room. The votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Sitting between masculine and feminine, it suits anyone who likes fresh citrus alongside spice. Its profile is close to Cerruti 1881 Black and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf.

Papyrus in Acacia

7.3

Scents of Wood · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Papyrus in Acacia is a floral, woody fragrance softened by sweet, spicy and powdery shades; sold as a men's scent, voters find it both feminine and masculine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, then winter; it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office and nights out. The scent reads as one whole: star anise and cypriol give a spicy, woody edge, with Java vetiver grounding it in earthy dryness. Orris concrete and Indian tuberose absolute add a powdery floral softness, while tonka bean absolute brings a creamy sweetness.

Divine Aphrodisiac

7.2

Navitus Parfums · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Navitus Parfums Divine Aphrodisiac is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Ceylonese cinnamon, bitter almond and Indian sesame. It opens spicy and nutty, with the cinnamon, sesame and bitter almond sitting close together. In the heart, Moroccan orris butter and peanut butter turn that sweetness creamy and soft. The base brings Java and Haitian vetiver, whose dry, woody edge meets praliné and coffee, and the scent settles into a warm, resinous finish. Kyse Perfumes Oui Plus! and Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict have a close profile.

Linda Valencia

7.2

Marie Jeanne · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Marie Jeanne Linda Valencia is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, green side of bitter orange and Tunisian neroli against the smoky, earthy depth of birch, Java vetiver and cade juniper. It opens with bitter orange and fireworks, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. The heart of Somalian frankincense, Atlas cedar and Tunisian neroli adds a spicy, woody turn. In the base, birch, Java vetiver and cade juniper take over, and the scent dries down smoky and earthy. A slightly synthetic sparkle runs through its character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It sits comfortably on any skin, and its fresh-yet-smoky profile suits everyday wear. La Martina Tierra del Fuego and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Eau de Iceberg 74 Sandalwood

7.2

Iceberg · 2013

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg 74 Sandalwood is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy woody base; it has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits daily, leisure and business wear. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Bergamot, Georgywood® and black pepper give a fresh, spicy opening. The heart brings Java vetiver, milk and cedarwood, and the base of Australian sandalwood, Moxalone® and Venezuelan tonka bean dries down soft, sweet and creamy.

Vespers

7.9

Amphora Exotica · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amphora Exotica Vespers is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent built around cinnamon, jasmine sambac and Indian oud. Cinnamon gives the opening a warm, spicy tone. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and champaca form a floral base, while patchouli and Java vetiver pull it in an earthy, woody direction. The base is led by Indian oud, Mysore sandalwood and vanilla; oriental, resinous and animal accords carry the scent into a dense, warm register. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are tentative. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings. It is unisex and reads comfortably on either men or women. Strangelove NYC deadofnight and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.

Makassar Man

8.0

PK Perfumes

Green · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Makassar Man is a men's fragrance that sets spice, smoke and leather on a woody base, with green and earthy sides as well. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and half of those who rated it find the lasting power high. The number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. The character is masculine, dense and heavy, closer to cool weather and evenings. The top opens spicy with Indonesian vanilla, saffron, clove and nutmeg. In the heart, oud, teakwood, vetiver and patchouli absolute build a woody, earthy body. The base leaves a smoky, animalic trail of leather, tobacco and oakmoss. Amouage Epic Man and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Femininde

7.5

Sahlini Parfums · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sahlini Parfums Femininde is a floral, spicy and woody women's perfume, led by Ceylonese cinnamon, sandalwood and fir balsam. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated these. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter close behind. Leisure and evening wear come first, and it also suits nights out. Cinnamon, clove, black pepper, cardamom and cumin build a warm, spicy frame. Rose absolute adds a soft floral note, while Brazilian orange lightens it slightly. Sandalwood, Java vetiver and fir balsam give a woody, resinous and smoky base, and the overall feel is sweet and oriental.

Athanor

8.0

Mendittorosa · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mendittorosa Athanor is a smoky, resinous and earthy unisex fragrance in which saffron, frankincense and gaiac wood take the lead. Its sillage is rated as good, and most voters find it leaves a clear trail, though the number of votes is small. There is no information on season or occasion, so nothing can be said about those. With its smoky, resinous build it suits those who want a heavy, characterful scent. The top holds saffron, blackcurrant and sulfur, giving a fresh, green sharpness at the start. In the heart, frankincense, iris and cypriol bring a resinous, slightly floral and smoky turn. The base of gaiac wood, Java vetiver, black amber and cashmeran adds woody, earthy and animalic depth. Carner Bestium and Caron Secret Oud have a close profile.

Underworld

7.2

Soivohle

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

Soivohle Underworld is an unisex scent with an earthy, smoky and resinous character, for anyone drawn to dark, woody perfumes. The notes read as one whole: oakmoss, birch, vetiver and sandalwood build a dry, woody, smoky base. Benzoin, labdanum and vanilla soften it with a sweet, resinous warmth, while coffee and cocoa absolute add a dark gourmand edge and Bulgarian rose brings a floral touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it sits close rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its leathery and spicy side keeps it unisex. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cuoio Toscano and Bogue LiTA have a close profile.

Zaffran

7.2

PK Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

PK Perfumes Zaffran is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus freshness with spice, resin and woody warmth. Saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and clove carry the spicy side, while tangerine, mandarin orange and blood orange soften it with a fresh citrus sparkle. Amber, sandalwood and choya loban add resinous warmth, and Indian vetiver, Java vetiver and patchouli build an earthy base. Tobacco and rose leave a leathery, faintly sweet shade in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. Lubin Upper Ten and Sospiro Tenore have a close profile.

Mata Hari

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2010

Floral · Green · Fruity

DSH Perfumes Mata Hari is a floral, green-edged perfume for women, set on a sweet, spicy and resinous base. It opens with a fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and orange, sharpened by green galbanum. The heart is a rich floral built from ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose, with clove and cinnamon adding spice. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and tobacco pull it towards a sweet, woody, resinous finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a warm, dense trail without filling the room, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It is a women's fragrance that suits those who like oriental and floral styles.

#006 Boxer

6.2

Hunq · 2023

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Hunq #006 Boxer is a men's fragrance that roughs up a floral and green core with spicy, earthy and smoky edges, with a noticeably synthetic tone among its accords. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and bitter orange, sharpened by rosemary and red thyme. The heart builds a floral base from geranium, green leaves, violet and rose, while nutmeg and cumin add spice. In the base, pine, vetiver, patchouli and cade juniper pull it toward woody, earthy, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes makes this tentative. It reads masculine. Those after a similar profile could look at Hunq #005 Mechanic and Abel Grey Labdanum.

Rose Opéra

7.3

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Scent on Canvas Rose Opéra is a fresh, floral and sweet fragrance for women that sets rose against spice and resin. The top is led by Turkish rose, jasmine, Calabrian bergamot and raspberry, with sage and tagetes adding a green edge to the floral, fruity start. In the heart, pink pepper, saffron and cardamom bring a spicy warmth. The base of patchouli, Java vetiver, Virginia cedar and frankincense settles it into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. The spice and resin carry the rose beyond a simply sweet floral. Nejma One and Eau d'Italie Paestum Rose have a close profile.

White T

8.5

TSVGA · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

TSVGA White T is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh citrus and green character with a floral, woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit, bergamot and red mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel, joined by the green tones of tarragon, grass and bamboo. Turkish rose absolute, neroli and magnolia carry the floral side, while vetiver, sandalwoods and oakmoss add a woody, earthy depth. A spicy, faintly smoky trace stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. With freshness and woody structure side by side, it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine.

Nyctophilia

7.7

OM Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

OM Parfum Nyctophilia is a unisex scent built around cocoa absolute, smoke and cypriol, pairing sweetness with a smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The notes centre on dry woods, Java vetiver and amber, with bergamot adding a thin streak of freshness and animalic notes giving depth. Cocoa absolute and amber carry the sweetness, while smoke and cypriol pull it toward a woody, resinous, spicy side. The overall impression is warm and dark with a slightly synthetic texture, the animal accord staying in the background. Vertus Auramber and Juliette Has A Gun In the Mood for Oud have a close profile.

Sine Tempore

7.5

Arte Profumi · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Arte Profumi Sine Tempore is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent, woody and slightly smoky, that will sit close to what vetiver fans already like. Java vetiver and Haitian vetiver lead throughout, with lime adding a citrus brightness. The result is green and spicy, dry and earthy; don't expect sweetness or powdery softness. Its longevity is rated as good, though with few votes the rating is tentative. It reads equally well on men and women, a clean and plain scent. Perfumes with a close vetiver profile include Dior Vétiver and Heeley Vetiver Veritas.