The Perfume Library

420 perfumes

303 Marbre Rouge

Bon Parfumeur · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bon Parfumeur 303 Marbre Rouge is a unisex fragrance that moves from a spicy opening of cardamom, pimento and pink pepper into the warmth of patchouli and amberwood. Cardamom, pimento and pink pepper lead; in the heart, patchouli, tolu balm absolute and ylang-ylang turn that spice towards a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of amberwood, musk, vetiver and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy and woody warmth. The overall impression is sweet and spicy, with wood and resin carrying the weight. Its profile is close to Dali Haute Parfumerie Calice de la Séduction Éternelle and Ponsà Xanath.

Luxury Collection - Mi Piace

6.3

Richard Maison de Parfum

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Richard Maison de Parfum Luxury Collection - Mi Piace is a men's fragrance that sets citrus and spice over a sweet, smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The top opens fresh with bergamot, bitter orange and coriander. In the heart, cinnamon, herbs and coconut turn the spice green and sweet. The base of patchouli, vanilla and Java vetiver settles into a woody, oriental, smoky dry-down. Enrico Gi Oud Nobile and Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Été 2003 have a close profile.

White Oud

5.9

Illuminum · 2012

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Illuminum White Oud is a woody, earthy unisex fragrance that pairs cumin and coriander spice with Java vetiver and Laotian oud. It opens with cumin and coriander, which bring a sharp, spicy edge. In the heart, Java vetiver lays down a green, earthy ground. The base belongs to oakmoss, musk and Laotian oud, and the scent turns resinous, smoky and animal, with a faintly synthetic edge. The overall impression is dry and austere: not sweet or powdery, but a green, woody take on oud. Anatole Lebreton Grimoire and Prin Eshu have a close note and accord profile.

Cardamome & Romarin / Cardamome & Embruns

7.3

L'Essence des Notes

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

L'Essence des Notes Cardamome & Romarin / Cardamome & Embruns is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with green and spicy touches. It opens with the brightness of lime and bergamot, joined by cardamom and nutmeg, while melon and cucumber add a juicy, light greenness. In the heart, rosemary, marine notes and ozonic notes lead, with jasmine and tuberose adding a soft floral touch. Vetiver, dry woods and musk settle it onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are tentative. Its fresh, sea-breeze profile suits warm weather and everyday wear best. It reads equally well on men and women. Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel and Kelémata Victor Sport have a close profile.

Black Python

7.9

Aurora Scents

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aurora Scents Black Python is a unisex fragrance that links a fresh, green start to a woody, spicy and smoky body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score each of them high. The number of votes is small, so these judgements are still tentative. There aren't enough votes on season or occasion to say anything on that front. The top is built on black pepper, cypress, mugwort and linalool, with woody notes in front, so the opening reads spicy and green. In the heart, orange blossom, lavender and balsam pull it towards a floral, powdery side. The base of patchouli, two kinds of vetiver and tonka bean leaves an earthy, resinous and slightly sweet trail, with a leathery tone among the accords. Penhaligon's Sartorial and Nicolaï Patchouli Sublime have a close profile.

Melancholia

7.5

Moth and Rabbit · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Moth and Rabbit Melancholia is a unisex green floral that opens with blackcurrant absolute, green apple and violet leaf, then turns woody and smoky. The opening is fresh and fruity: blackcurrant absolute, bergamot and green apple, with violet leaf adding a cool green edge. In the heart, lily of the valley and narcissus absolute bring a soft floral note, while musk and date smooth it out and add a little sweetness. The base is earthy and smoky, built on cade juniper and Java vetiver, with Clearwood™ and frankincense adding woody, spicy and leathery touches. The contrast between the bright opening and the smoky base defines its character. Amouage Portrayal Man and Diptyque Kyoto have a close profile.

Vetiver Rain

7.1

Annindriya · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annindriya Vetiver Rain is a unisex scent with a fresh, green and earthy character, where vetiver is softened by citrus and aquatic notes. Longevity and projection are both rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on skin whether worn by men or women, leaving a trail without turning heavy. Java, Bourbon and Haitian vetiver lead the notes, with grapefruit and bergamot adding a bright coolness and aquatic notes a damp, rainy air. Egyptian violet leaf and French clary sage bring a green, lightly spicy edge, backed by nutmeg. Sandalwood, moss and musk form an earthy, woody base.

Aweigh

7.1

Navitus Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Navitus Parfums Aweigh is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of coconut, grapefruit and bergamot with lavender and ginger. The top is led by coconut, Florida grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, Key lime and Japanese yuzu, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart brings Kahili ginger, French lavender, geranium and nutmeg, softened by New Caledonian sandalwood and clary sage. The base settles into Venezuelan tonka bean, Somalian frankincense, Java vetiver and musk. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with floral and spicy tones in the background and a distinctly synthetic feel overall.

HWY 190 / Ltd Reserve № 16 (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Fulton & Roark · 2023

Fresh · Woody · Resinous

Extrait de Parfum

Fulton & Roark HWY 190 / Ltd Reserve № 16 Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh but gets its real character from woody, resinous and smoky tones. The top holds freesia, pink pepper and orange, so it starts bright with a light spice. In the heart, myrrh, cypriol and labdanum pull it towards resin and smoke. The base brings Virginia cedar, vanilla, Java vetiver and Haitian vetiver; the vanilla softens the woods, while the vetivers give it a dry, earthy footing. Heeley Cardinal and Trudon Mortel Noir have a close profile.

Zephyr

7.3

Wild Eden Natural Perfume · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Wild Eden Natural Perfume Zephyr is a fresh, green men's fragrance that sets the brightness of yuzu, bergamot and grapefruit against pine and lavender. It opens with yuzu, South Italian bergamot, grapefruit and maritime pine, a crisp citrus start. In the heart, Turkish myrtle, French high altitude lavender and Corsican european black pine turn it greener, with a spicy, resinous edge. The base of Indian sandalwood, Java vetiver, Tuscan cypress and ambrette seed settles it onto a woody, earthy ground. Roberto Ugolini Oxford and Odur Pinus have a close profile.

Dictator

8.4

Piotr Czarnecki · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Piotr Czarnecki Dictator is a unisex scent with a spicy, woody and smoky character, deepened by earthy and leathery tones. It opens with oak wood, oriental spices, Damask rose, Java vetiver and birch tar together; smoke and earth come forward at once, while the rose softens the hard edges a little. In the heart, myrrh, labdanum and cedarwood give it a resinous, dry woodiness. The base is dominated by oud, ambergris and rum, settling into something dark, warm and oriental. Heeley Phoenician Leather / Phoenicia and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

Soleil Invisible

5.8

Parfums Quartana · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Serenade

6.5

Navitus Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Navitus Parfums Serenade is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex fragrance that opens with dark chocolate, orange blossom and cognac, softened by honey and beeswax. The top pairs dark chocolate with orange blossom and cognac, so the first impression is dark, sweet and slightly boozy. In the heart, New Caledonian sandalwood, Egyptian beeswax absolute and honey take over, making the sweetness smoother and warmer. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar, Java vetiver, musk and Venezuelan tonka bean settles that sweetness onto a woody, earthy floor. Ava Luxe Honey and The Dua Brand Milk & Chocolate have a close profile.

Meraviglioso

7.6

Pollini Profumi

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Pollini Profumi Meraviglioso is a unisex fragrance that sets a green, fruity brightness on a woody, resinous and smoky base. Its sillage is rated moderate, though only a minority of voters call it strong. The fougère and leathery accords set the character, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The top has Calabrian bergamot, yuzu, mint and cardamom. Black tea, rose and geranium make up the heart. The base settles into patchouli, vetiver, myrrh, leather and vanilla, with the sweetness balanced by woody and earthy tones. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Esco Pazzo and Memo Paris Italian Leather have a close profile.

Musk Mwali

9.4

Wild Sense · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Wild Sense Musk Mwali is a unisex fragrance that opens with cardamom, bergamot and cedar wood and settles into a soft base of vanilla, musk and vetiver. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though only a few people have voted, so these ratings are not a firm measure. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it suits men and women alike. It starts fresh, citrusy and green: the spiced coolness of cardamom meets bergamot and the dry woodiness of cedar. In the heart, tolu balm, ylang-ylang and tonka bring a floral, creamy softness. The base is led by vanilla, musk and vetiver, while oakmoss and white ambergris deepen this creamy, faintly animal ground.

Fir of the Dark

8.3

JMP Artisan Perfumes · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

JMP Artisan Perfumes Fir of the Dark is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent led by spruce, frankincense and black pepper. The top holds spruce, frankincense, black pepper, cypress and galbanum, so it opens sharp, green and forest-like. In the heart, frankincense meets leather, Virginia cedar and sage, and the scent turns spicy and smoky. The base rests on Java vetiver, oakmoss, fir and juniper, an earthy ground that a sweet accord softens slightly. Fir of the Dark has been discontinued. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees have a close profile.

Agua de Sevilla (1992)

7.6

Agua de Sevilla · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agua de Sevilla Agua de Sevilla is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine with bright citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit forming a sparkling citrus layer, while tuberose absolute and orange blossom quickly add a soft floral note beneath. In the heart, ylang-ylang, honeysuckle and lily of the valley widen the bouquet, and blackcurrant bud and papaya bring a green, fruity edge. The base of mimosa, musk, sandalwood and vetiver settles it onto a powdery, lightly woody footing. Sweet, spicy and chypre touches stay close to the floral core. Parfums MDCI Vêpres Siciliennes and Lancôme Ô de Lancôme Intense have a close profile.

Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

6.6

Beyoncé · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Beyoncé Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on mangosteen and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The top notes are mangosteen, pink pepper and açaí, a citrusy, fruity brightness sharpened by spice. In the heart, violet, orchid and Indian jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and Java vetiver sweetens it and carries it towards an oriental warmth. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that judgment is tentative. It is defined as a women's fragrance. Those looking for a close profile may also look at Montale Tropical Wood and Comme des Garçons Play Red.

Magnifico Patchouli

5.2

Angelo Caroli · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli is a green, spicy and earthy unisex fragrance built around patchouli, Java vetiver and gaiac wood. It opens with a bright citrus lift from bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin orange. The heart turns herbal and spicy, with rosemary, basil, nutmeg and cinnamon leaf, while carnation and African geranium soften it with a floral touch. The base settles into Java vetiver, gaiac wood, tree moss and patchouli, leaving a woody, earthy finish.

20 - João in Jaurès

7.2

Made in P!galle · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Made in P!galle 20 - João in Jaurès is a floral, spicy and woody fragrance made for men, dry and earthy in character. It is built from blond woods, Java vetiver, Bulgarian clary sage and Madagascan clove. The woody side leads: the blond woods and vetiver give it a dry, clean and slightly earthy base. The clove adds a spicy warmth to it, while the clary sage brings a soft, powdery and floral touch. The notes don't split into clear layers, so the scent reads as one steady woody-spicy line from start to finish. The result is a plain, dry and faintly earthy masculine fragrance.