The Perfume Library

Cairo

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Cairo is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split almost evenly. Frankincense, saffron and Damask rose open on a spicy floral note. Labdanum and nagarmotha carry it into a resinous warmth, and patchouli, vanilla, Atlas cedar and Ceylonese sandalwood settle it on a sweet, creamy, woody base. Agatho Castiamanti and Memo Paris Lalibela Oud have a close profile.

Parfum de la Nuit 1

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, smoky character, suited to fall and winter evenings. Bergamot gives a light opening, and cistus leads the heart. The base carries benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean for sweetness, while labdanum and styrax add a resinous depth. Patchouli, cedarwood and clove strengthen the woody and spicy side, and civet the animal one. Overall it reads as a warm, leathery and smoky scent. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine to voters, with classic and feminine votes as well. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 2 and Lattafa Khalid.

Active Bodies (Eau de Toilette Concentrate)

7.8

Adidas · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adidas Active Bodies is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's fragrance with a green, spicy edge that suits everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, lavender, caraway and green notes, sharpened by aldehydes. In the heart, pine needle, cedar and sandalwood build a woody backdrop, softened by freesia and rose. The base turns sweet and oriental, with amber, musk, tonka bean and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with business and sport close behind. It reads masculine and classic. Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

What About Adam (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Joop! · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! What About Adam Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly spicy men's scent led by citrus and green notes; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with tomato leaf, grapefruit and mint, while blackcurrant adds a soft fruity edge. In the heart, lavender, geranium, sandalwood and cedarwood build a woody backbone. The base of vetiver, labdanum, vanilla and oakmoss sweetens it slightly and adds an earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. It mostly reads masculine, and its profile is close to Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay and Atkinsons Mint & Tonic.

Parfum de la Nuit 2

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 2 is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent built on tonka bean, vanilla, rum and cocoa, and it suits evenings and nights out. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot, which give a brief lift before cistus appears in the heart. The weight sits in the base: tonka bean, vanilla and rum carry the sweetness, labdanum and tolu balm add a resinous warmth, and gaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver lay down a woody, smoky floor. Spicy and oriental touches run through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer comes well behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued.

The Odd Fellow's Bouquet

7.7

Atkinsons · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons The Odd Fellow's Bouquet is a spicy, woody masculine scent that sets ginger and pepper against dark tobacco and sweet benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes third and summer trails far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also gets worn at leisure, while the office is a rare choice. It is classed as masculine, though some voters read it as feminine. Ginger and pepper give the spice at the start. In the heart, dark tobacco and heliotrope bring a sweet, slightly powdery softness. The base of benzoin and labdanum settles into a resinous, gourmand, faintly smoky warmth.

Antidote (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Antidote Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh opening of cardamom, bergamot and grapefruit into the warmth of tonka bean, amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange and mint, bright and lightly spiced. At the heart, nutmeg, lavender, orange blossom and violet add a floral, powdery layer. Tonka bean, amber, sandalwood and leather then settle it into a sweet, woody softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and the occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine.

Armani Privé - Cuir Améthyste

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Améthyste is a sweet, powdery and leathery unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine, which fits its unisex label. The top notes of coriander, candied rose and bergamot open with a floral, fruity sweetness. In the heart, silver birch, patchouli and violet build a powdery, woody backdrop. The base of benzoin, vanilla and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous sweetness.

Mumbai Noise

6.9

Byredo · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Byredo Mumbai Noise is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with coffee and tonka bean at its heart and sandalwood, labdanum and oud beneath. It opens on davana, then turns sweeter in the heart with coffee and tonka bean. Sandalwood, labdanum and oud dominate the base, leaving a resinous, woody and earthy oriental trail. The sweetness is held in check by smoky tones. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Escentric 04

6.9

Escentric Molecules · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around bergamot, pink grapefruit and rose. It opens bright and slightly green, with bergamot, pink grapefruit and juniper berry, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, rose and freesia bring the floral side forward, softened by orris root. The base of mastic, ambroxan and labdanum sets it on a woody, synthetic footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 and Escentric 05 have a close profile.

Real Patchouly

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bois 1920 Real Patchouly is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around patchouli, frankincense and Indian sandalwood. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits in between. It opens with thyme, celery, mandarin orange and davana, a fresh and spicy start, with Texas cedar giving it a woody footing. In the heart, eucalyptus, frankincense, patchouli and sandalwood form a resinous, earthy core. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, benzoin and labdanum, while tobacco and musk add a smoky depth.

Byzantine Amber (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Francesca Bianchi · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and smoky amber, with spicy, animalic and leathery touches that suit cooler seasons and evenings. Cinnamon and bergamot open the top, with geranium in the heart. The base is dominated by labdanum, leather, styrax, ambergris, benzoin and frankincense, settling into a warm, resinous and smoky sweetness with a woody edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out. It is unisex, though slightly more voters call it masculine than feminine. Amouage Overture Woman and Goutal Ambre Fétiche have a close profile.

Miss Dior (Extrait de Parfum Original)

7.9

Dior · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior Miss Dior is a fresh, green and powdery chypre with a feminine character, leaning towards the cooler months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it classic. It opens with bergamot, galbanum, sage and gardenia, a fresh and green start. The heart brings jasmine, neroli, narcissus, rose and carnation. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss and labdanum dries down woody, spicy and powdery. Givenchy III and Jil Sander Woman Pure have a close profile.

Supremacy Incense

7.6

Afnan Perfumes

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense is a dense unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a woody, resinous and smoky character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Though classed as unisex, over half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, oregano and pepper, fresh and spicy. The heart of labdanum, opoponax and amber turns warm and sweetly resinous. In the base, oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a smoky, earthy woodiness. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Opus IV

7.7

Amouage · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Opus IV is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that opens with lemon, grapefruit and coriander and settles into cardamom, rose and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. It opens sharp and bright with lemon, grapefruit, coriander and mandarin orange. Cardamom, cumin and rose bring a spicy floral heart. The base of Peru balsam, labdanum and frankincense dries down sweet, smoky and resinous. Zara TOB/02 Tobacco Tango and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

Trussardi Uomo (1983) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Trussardi · 1983

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trussardi Uomo is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, woody and leathery body; it has been discontinued, but its firm character still suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of lavender, bergamot, thyme and juniper give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, vetiver, cinnamon and honey add spicy warmth, with cedarwood settling it onto a woody base. Leather, frankincense and patchouli leave a resinous, smoky and earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards nights out and evenings, yet also works for business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Absolu

8.0

Rochas · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Absolu is a sweet, floral and powdery oriental for women, warmed by spice, resin and wood. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and fig leaf open with a fruity note. In the heart, pepper, orange blossom, lily and rose form a floral core, with the pepper adding a spicy edge. The base of tolu balm, cedar, labdanum and benzoin pulls it toward resinous, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Fendi Theorema (Eau de Parfum) and Mauboussin Mauboussin have a close profile.

Green Cactus

7.7

Phil Julian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Phil Julian Green Cactus is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent, suited to easygoing days in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. It opens with yuzu, bergamot and lime for a bright citrus lift, with prickly pear adding a fruity softness. In the heart, aloe vera, green tea and cactus carry the green side, while mint, cardamom and pink pepper add a light spice. The base of amber, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a sweet, creamy finish.

KL (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Eau de Toilette is a spicy, oriental fragrance for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most find it feminine and classic. It opens with spices, bergamot, orange and aldehydes. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, cinnamon and rose adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of frankincense, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sets a resinous, sweet, woody ground, while civet and ambergris add an animal depth. Mülhens Amun and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) have a close profile.

Halston 1-12 (Cologne)

7.5

Halston · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Halston 1-12 is a fresh, green and woody men's cologne built around lemon, basil and galbanum; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it is most often matched with. Voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin and basil for a citrus freshness, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. In the heart, lavender, pine needle and juniper berry form a spicy fougère character. The base of oakmoss, cedar and amber leaves an earthy, woody ground, softened by tonka and vanilla. Lacoste Original and Gucci pour Homme have a close profile.

Wazamba

7.4

Parfum d'Empire · 2009

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Parfum d'Empire Wazamba is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built on myrrh, frankincense and fir balsam, and it suits cool seasons and evenings best. Kenyan myrrh, Ethiopian opoponax and labdanum form a resinous, lightly sweet core, while Somalian frankincense and fir balsam absolute carry it into smoky territory. Apple adds a touch of fruit, and aldehydes and Moroccan cypress lend a green, clean edge. Indian sandalwood softens the woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but it is a unisex scent. Sword Dancer and Habdan have a close profile.

Ambra

8.2

Omnia Profumi · 2004

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Omnia Profumi Ambra is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Bergamot, geranium and orange give a bright start, then lavender, patchouli and frankincense form the heart. The base brings vanilla, labdanum, opoponax and amber. Overall it reads sweet and gourmand, with spicy and woody touches settling into a smoky, powdery oriental. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Etro Ambra and Omnia Profumi White Ambra have a close profile.

Les Jeux sont Faits

7.6

Jovoy · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Jovoy Les Jeux sont Faits is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around tobacco, Cuban rum and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine, while some call it classic. The top opens with gin, dried fruits and angelica, giving a fruity, sweet start. In the heart, tobacco, cumin and Cuban rum add a spicy, smoky tone. The base of patchouli, cistus, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla settles into a resinous, earthy, woody warmth.

Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Réminiscence · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence Le Patchouli Élixir / Inoubliable Elixir Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a sweet, earthy patchouli that suits fall and winter evenings best. Cedarwood and patchouli open woody and slightly smoky, and sandalwood and vetiver carry that earthy feel into the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, tolu balm and labdanum sweeten it, while white musk softens the edges. The overall impression is spicy, powdery and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably on either.