The Perfume Library

The One Mysterious Night

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dolce & Gabbana The One Mysterious Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, softened by floral and resinous touches, a men's scent with an evening mood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get far fewer votes. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit and saffron; the freshness is brief and the spice soon takes over. The heart holds oud, clary sage and rose absolute. In the base, labdanum, precious woods, tonka bean and amber settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Lineage

7.5

Amouage · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Amouage Lineage is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, fresh yet spicy and resinous, and suits leisure and daytime wear. It opens with Sichuan pepper, saffron and ginger in a sharp, spicy start, while Peruvian pepper tree pulls it towards green. In the heart, frankincense, fenugreek and myrrh give it a resinous, smoky body. The base settles on patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and labdanum, a woody footing softened by the fresh, aquatic side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear taking the most votes and business not far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Trudon Mortel Noir and Mendittorosa Archetipo have a close profile.

Velvet Iris

6.7

Essential Parfums · 2025

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Essential Parfums Velvet Iris is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a powdery, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office as well. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine than feminine, yet it works as unisex. It opens with pink pepper and turmeric leaf, then moves into mastic, orris concrete and galbanum, where the green, spicy edge softens into powder. The base of sandalwood, Saffiano™ and labdanum adds an earthy, leathery, resinous warmth, with a faintly synthetic sheen among the accords. Heeley Rose Aria and Heretic Dirty Violet have a close profile.

Twisted Sin

8.1

Emil Élise · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Emil Élise Twisted Sin is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, its sweetness carried by gourmand and creamy tones. Tangerine and bergamot give a bright start, while pink pepper and pepper add bite. In the heart, apple, rum and cinnamon build a sweet warmth, and labdanum deepens it. The base of vanilla, musk and cashmere wood softens everything into a creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. Bishop Bonne Nuit and Routine Paris Game Song have a close profile.

Uncut Gem

6.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Uncut Gem is a masculine scent that sets the spicy freshness of ginger, nutmeg and bergamot against leather and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters mainly see it as masculine, with classic and modern close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, ginger and nutmeg, fresh, citrusy and spicy. The heart turns resinous and leathery with magnolia, leather, labdanum and frankincense, while vetiver carries the green side. The base of Ambrocenide® and musk leaves a woody, synthetic trail.

Poka

7.5

pernoire · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Pernoire Poka opens with caramel popcorn, apple pie and cinnamon, and stays sweet and gourmand throughout, a unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. On character, feminine votes lead, though modern and masculine votes are far from rare. It starts with caramel popcorn, apple pie and cinnamon, sweet and spicy from the first spray. The heart brings roasted hazelnut, dried apricot and labdanum. The base of musk, vanilla, tonka bean and cedarwood settles it into something creamy and faintly smoky. The accords run fruity, sweet and synthetic.

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême

7.8

Bottega Veneta · 2015

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Bottega Veneta pour Homme Extrême is a masculine fragrance with a leathery, woody character, lifted by a fresh, green side. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and votes are spread evenly across business, evening and leisure wear. Most call its character masculine, with some finding it classic. The scent is built entirely from leather, labdanum, pimento and woody notes. Leather and labdanum give a resinous, earthy base, pimento adds spice, fresh and green accords soften the edges, and a light sweetness rounds it off. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum has a close profile.

Immortel / Immortal

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a citrus, aquatic and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Ginger, bergamot and grapefruit give it a crisp, fresh opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, geranium, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal freshness. The base of labdanum, ambroxan and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Immensity and Maison Alhambra Maître de Blue.

Ambra (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1989

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Etro Ambra Eau de Toilette is a warm oriental, sweet and resinous with a spicy, smoky edge, made for women though plenty of voters read it as masculine. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is most often worn in the evening, on a night out or for leisure. Voters call it feminine first, masculine second. It opens with bergamot, coriander and labdanum, and its heart holds styrax, opoponax, rose, geranium and amber. Musk, vanilla and patchouli sit in the base. A gourmand sweetness rests on a woody, powdery ground, with resinous amber leading. Omnia Profumi Ambra and Floris Honey Oud have a close profile.

Vetiver Royal Bourbon (2014)

8.0

Oriza L. Legrand · 2014

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Vetiver Royal Bourbon is a masculine vetiver fragrance that joins a fresh, green start to a woody, smoky, earthy body. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. Peppermint, thyme and vetiver absolute give a cool, green, spicy start. The heart holds labdanum, Bourbon vetiver, sandalwood and iris. In the base, tobacco, leather and oakmoss pull it towards a smoky, resinous warmth. Chanel Sycomore and Etro Vetiver have a close profile.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Gisada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gisada Uomo Eau de Toilette is an oriental, woody men's fragrance that sets fresh Italian lemon against sweet dried apricot; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, dried apricot and davana, then moves through labdanum, cedarwood, rose and wisteria into a floral, woody heart. The base of ambergris, suede, oud, chocolate and amber turns warm and sweet, while the fresh, fruity and spicy accords stay in play throughout. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand 1 and Only and Scentologia Syn.ergy.

Golden Green

6.5

Xerjoff · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Xerjoff Golden Green is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter, pairing fresh and green accords with a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated good while its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, and most voters read it as masculine. Coffee, musk and cypriol open it dry and warm. The heart carries pink pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, with juniper berry cooling the spice. In the base, vetiver, leather and cedarwood build a woody, earthy floor, while labdanum and frankincense soften and sweeten it.

Rouge

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2020

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Comme des Garçons Rouge is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start on a spicy, resinous and smoky base, and it suits autumn and spring, relaxed days and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though office and daytime use also get votes. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it doesn't lean to either side. Pink pepper and Indonesian ginger open it with a spicy edge. Egyptian geranium leaf and beetroot at the heart add a green, earthy tone. Frankincense, patchouli and labdanum settle into a resinous, woody, smoky warmth at the base, while the fruity and sweet accords soften that dryness a little.

Click Song

7.2

Une Nuit Nomade · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Click Song is a sweet, spicy oriental floral that suits fall and winter evenings best, and it is unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer gets very few votes. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure wear following. Voters lean feminine, though masculine and classic votes are far from rare. It opens with bergamot and geranium, then Turkish rose and patchouli give the heart a floral, earthy turn. The base of labdanum, vanilla, cedarwood, benzoin and amber settles into a resinous, woody, sweet warmth. Calypso St. Barth Calypso Ambre and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Mriga / มฤค

8.4

Prin

Floral · Green · Spicy

Prin Mriga / มฤค is a green, earthy chypre with smoky and resinous sides, offered as a unisex scent that suits the evenings of cooler seasons best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays in the background. Evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, with classic and feminine close behind each other. Oakmoss, vetiver and peat give it earth and smoke, while fir balsam, black spruce and labdanum build a resinous, woody frame. Jasmine absolute and rose soften the floral side, and Indian oud, sandalwood and deer musk add an animalic depth. Parfum Prissana Hayra / เหรา and Prin Aran / อรัญ have a close profile.

Desire for a Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Dunhill · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire for a Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet fragrance for men that pairs neroli, apple and green lemon with a woody warmth of teakwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and citrusy with neroli, apple, green lemon and bergamot, with a light fruity edge. Teakwood, rose and patchouli form a floral, woody heart, and labdanum, musk and vanilla sweeten the base into an oriental warmth. There is a spicy, slightly synthetic texture throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with evening and business also suiting it. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Classic Gold and Alexandre.J Black Muscs have a close profile.

The One Royal Night

8.1

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana The One Royal Night is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that opens with cardamom and basil and settles into the warmth of sandalwood, labdanum and amber. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, and less often for the office or daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with cardamom and basil giving a spicy start, and nutmeg and wild pear wood soften it at the heart. As it dries, sandalwood, labdanum, amber and cedar take over, leaving a sweet, creamy, resinous and slightly smoky woody-oriental scent.

WhiteSoul

5.1

Ted Lapidus · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ted Lapidus WhiteSoul is a fruity, creamy women's fragrance that sets apricot, mirabelle plum and mandarin over a warm base of amber and benzoin; it has been discontinued. The top notes are amber, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum, giving a sweet, creamy, oriental start. The heart adds mirabelle plum, tagetes, mandarin orange and apricot for a soft fruitiness. Heliotrope, orange blossom and saffron close it with a floral, powdery, lightly spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are both weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Nearly half of voters call it feminine.

Behind the Curtain Piazza alla Scala

8.0

Trussardi · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Trussardi Behind the Curtain Piazza alla Scala is a unisex scent that reads sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mostly seen as an evening or night-out fragrance. Votes lean masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with bergamot, saffron and clove, a spicy start. The heart brings leather, jasmine, juniper and labdanum, resinous and creamy in feel. Cypriol, cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli make a sweet, woody base. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 3 and Yves Saint Laurent 6 Place Saint Sulpice have a close profile.

Overture Woman

7.9

Amouage · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Overture Woman is a floral, spicy and resinous scent in which saffron, cinnamon and benzoin lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, bergamot and apple brandy, and a fruity sweetness is felt right away. In the heart, geranium, Rosa centifolia and cinnamon form a floral-spicy core, while benzoin and myrrh add a resinous warmth. The base of labdanum, leather and frankincense leaves a smoky, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; summer sits low. It is sold as a women's perfume, though some voters also find a masculine side in it. Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Under the Stars

6.7

Maison Margiela · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Margiela Under the Stars is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, smoky and leathery tones, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper and cinnamon leaf, which give a spicy warmth. Virginia cedar and cypriol in the heart build a woody, earthy base layer. In the base, labdanum, leather and oud settle into a resinous, smoky sweetness. Afnan Supremacy Incense and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant have a close profile.

MEM

7.9

Bogue · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue MEM is a floral and resinous unisex scent that sets damask rose, ylang-ylang and amber against the animal warmth of civet and castoreum. In MEM, rose and ylang-ylang form a floral backbone, while mandarin orange and grapefruit add a fruity brightness and lavender and petitgrain a green freshness. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, amber and labdanum bring resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum give it an animal depth. Indian sandalwood and Himalayan cedar lay a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine, with a classic character also coming through. Krizia Krazy Krizia and Zoologist Dodo have a close profile.

Vetiver Ambrato

7.7

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato is a men's fragrance built around vetiver, benzoin and amber, joining a fresh citrus and green opening to a sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, while office and night out follow close behind. Most votes call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain give a fresh citrus opening, with galbanum and artemisia adding a green edge. In the heart, lavender, clove and geranium bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base settles on earthy, woody vetiver, softened by benzoin, labdanum, vanilla and amber into something sweet, powdery and resinous.

Musc Nomade

6.9

Goutal · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Goutal Musc Nomade is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous texture with woody and spicy edges. Papyrus gives the opening a clean, dry feel. Angelica and ambrette carry the heart, and patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum then ground it in a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky base. The accords also include animal and synthetic shades, which the scent keeps soft. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes come out almost even. Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu and Juliette Has A Gun In the Mood for Oud have a close profile.