The Perfume Library

Nosferatu (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Heretic · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Nosferatu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, earthy side and a modern character. It lasts a moderate length of time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daily wear, evenings and leisure time lead, and most voters call its character modern, with more votes for feminine than masculine. It opens with ambrette and lilac, which give a floral freshness. In the heart, violet absolute and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch, while petrichor and cypriol bring a green, earthy air. Oud, labdanum and ambergris settle underneath as a calm, warm base.

401 Cèdre Prune Confite Vanille

7.6

Bon Parfumeur · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bon Parfumeur 401 Cèdre Prune Confite Vanille is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity gourmand character against a woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with elemi resin, cypress and bergamot, a lightly fresh start. At the heart, candied plum, cinnamon leaf and frankincense bring a spicy, fruity warmth. Cedar, vanilla and labdanum dry down creamy, smoky and sweet. Lattafa Pride Ajwaa and Technique Indiscrète Forever Amber have a close profile.

Sand and Skin

8.1

Floraïku · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tigre du Bengale

8.3

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Tigre du Bengale is a dark unisex perfume that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though a sizeable group reads it as feminine. Juniper and cardamom bring a spicy lift, while patchouli and labdanum ground it in earthy, resinous warmth. Burley tobacco and castoreum pull it towards smoke, leather and an animal edge, with myrrh adding depth. The overall feel is warm, sweet and dense.

Givenchy pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Givenchy · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen far less. It leans towards daytime wear: leisure, daily use and business get the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and coriander, giving a fresh, fruity and lightly sweet start. Lavender and vetiver sit in the heart, with labdanum and cedar underneath, and the spicy, woody side grows over time. Lacoste L'Homme Lacoste Intense and Armaf Ventana have a close profile.

Incense Oud

7.8

Kilian · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Incense Oud is a unisex fragrance that moves from a floral start to a resinous, smoky and woody depth, suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to voters, though a fair number call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with rose, pink pepper, cardamom and geranium, spice and flowers together. The heart brings cedarwood, patchouli, papyrus and grapefruit, and the scent turns woody and earthy. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles into a resinous, sweet and smoky footing. Moresque Oroluna and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

Terra

8.1

Rayhaan · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rayhaan Terra is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus before settling into a sweet, spicy and resinous depth. It starts fresh and spicy with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, then moves to a heart where saffron, orange blossom and patchouli lead. In the base, amber, vanilla, oud and frankincense weigh in, and it dries down sweet, creamy, smoky and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Amouage Outlands and The Dua Brand Lands of the Unknown have a close profile.

Sacred Scarab (Extrait de Parfum)

7.7

Zoologist · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Zoologist Sacred Scarab Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built on civet, blue lotus and wine, with a strong resinous, smoky and animalic side. It opens with civet, aldehydes and lemon; in the heart, blue lotus, plum and wine sweeten it. The base lays down a resinous, woody floor of cedarwood, juniper, myrrh, frankincense and labdanum. The accords also include floral, sweet, spicy and chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Feminine, classic and masculine votes are close, so it doesn't settle on one side of the gender line. Zoologist Sacred Scarab Attar has a close profile.

21

7.5

Costume National · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Costume National 21 is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent, with resinous, powdery and earthy sides that place it in the warm part of the oriental family. It opens with bergamot, milk, orange blossom and saffron, and the heart brings cashmere wood, pepper and cumin. In the base, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli take over, and the scent settles into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring still gets a share. It is chosen most for evenings and also suits daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters split evenly between masculine and feminine.

Musk Complexity

7.6

New Notes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

New Notes Musk Complexity is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy and creamy musk base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear more than daytime use. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it moves easily between the two. Red fruits, lemon and bergamot open bright, while ginger and rum add a little warmth. Jasmine, cardamom and labdanum lead the heart. In the base, musk, cane sugar, cinnamon and sandalwood settle the scent into something sweet, powdery and woody, with patchouli keeping that warmth in check.

Great Britain

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Great Britain is a unisex chypre that pairs a floral, powdery heart with leather, smoke and wood. It opens with lemon, bergamot and clary sage, then softens into May rose, violet and Grasse jasmine. The base is dominated by patchouli, iris, oakmoss, leather and cedarwood, with clove and styrax adding a spicy, smoky edge. The result is dry, slightly animalic and classic in feel. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; it sits back in summer heat. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and Roja Parfums Fetish have a close profile.

Made to Measure (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Gucci · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Gucci Made to Measure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance softened by spice and floral touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards, and it reads masculine and modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, aniseed, French lavender and Tunisian orange blossom. The heart adds nutmeg, plum, cinnamon and juniper berry for a spicy, slightly fruity turn, with waterlily alongside. In the base, patchouli, leather, amber and labdanum settle into a sweet, woody finish with aquatic and synthetic shades.

Decision 42

8.6

Amouage · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Decision 42 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a resinous, smoky edge, suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and cardamom forming a warm spice layer, lightened a little by neroli and bergamot. The heart brings myrrh, frankincense and pine tar for a resinous, smoky feel, while juniper berry and sandalwood keep it woody. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla settles into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays may be enough. Most voters pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. Amouage Decision and Rayhaan Vantage have a close profile.

Artisan Ethnique

8.2

Lattafa Pride · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Pride Artisan Ethnique is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets the warmth of spice, cocoa and coffee on a creamy vanilla base. It opens with sugar, cinnamon and rum; in the heart caramel, cocoa and coffee lead, while oakmoss adds a faint woody depth beneath the sweetness. The base of labdanum, vanilla, tonka bean and cashmere closes it in a soft, powdery, creamy finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. M8 Moods Alloro and OUAI Ibiza have a close profile.

Mon nom est rouge

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Majda Bekkali Mon nom est rouge is a unisex scent where floral rose meets spice, resin and a sweet amber warmth, with a smoky, oriental edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper and elemi resin, with rosewood and geranium alongside. In the heart, cumin, cinnamon and ginger spice the Turkish rose. The base turns sweeter with labdanum, blond tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, while sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody, earthy footing. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Le Gemme - Onekh

7.8

Bvlgari · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Onekh is a resinous, smoky and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out rather than for the office or daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex too. The scent is built entirely on labdanum, Laotian oud and resins. It carries a spicy, oriental warmth with a leathery edge. The smoky woodiness of the oud leads, while the resins soften it and add sweetness.

1881 Signature

7.8

Cerruti · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Cerruti 1881 Signature is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance with leathery and smoky shades, masculine in character and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards fall and winter, then spring, with very few picking summer. It stands out for nights out, evenings and leisure time, and it can also work for business. It has been discontinued. Pepper, cypress, grapefruit and nutmeg open it fresh and spicy. Towards the heart, cardamom, leather and labdanum add a leathery, resinous depth. Vetiver, patchouli and amber close it in the base with an earthy, sweet and warm woodiness.

Sound of a Ricochet

7.8

Floraïku · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with amyris and aniseed. The heart brings tonka bean absolute, gurjum balsam and patchouli. In the base, vanilla absolute, Australian sandalwood and labdanum build a sweet, creamy, resinous woodiness, softened by powdery and earthy shades. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Shams have a close profile.

Can't Stop Loving You

6.9

Kilian · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian Can't Stop Loving You is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that pairs orange blossom with honey and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with orange blossom and Paradisone®, then softens into Provençal honey absolute at the heart. The base brings oakmoss, Bourbon vanilla absolute, Somalian frankincense and labdanum, adding a spicy, faintly smoky warmth to the floral sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and reads mostly feminine. Maison Alhambra Luxe Blanc and Nest Vanilla Bourbon have a close profile.

Ambraliquida

7.4

L'Erbolario

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Erbolario Ambraliquida is a sweet, resinous woody oriental with a powdery, earthy side, worn by women and men alike. It opens with Bourbon geranium leaf and bergamot, a light, fresh start. The heart builds a woody, earthy body from sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and Paraguayan gaiac wood. The base of labdanum, styrax and vanilla brings out the sweetness and resin, while spicy and powdery tones sit over that warm foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.

Roadster (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Cartier · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cartier Roadster Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and daily or office wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern and others classic. As a whole it smells fresh, citrusy and green. Bergamot and mint carry the freshness, while patchouli, vetiver and cashmere wood build a woody base. Labdanum and vanilla soften it slightly, and the spicy accord keeps its fougère feel.

Ultimate (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Baldessarini · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Baldessarini Ultimate Eau de Toilette is a clearly masculine scent that links a fresh, floral start to a sweet, spicy and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. It leans towards business and daily wear, and also suits leisure time and evenings out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. The top is mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot, while magnolia, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral heart. It dries down to patchouli, leather, amber, labdanum and frankincense, settling into a woody, resinous and earthy warmth.

Aura

8.2

Vapormundum · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vapormundum Aura is a unisex scent that rests the sweetness of cherry, rose and vanilla on the smoky, woody depth of oud and frankincense. Cherry and rose give it a fruity, sweet start, while vanilla pulls it towards something creamy and gourmand. Sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum, frankincense and oud build a spicy, woody, smoky base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night outs and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

Neptune's Trident

8.2

Argos · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Argos Neptune's Trident is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange, lavender and cardamom. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office also fitting. Most voters read it as masculine or modern. The top of mandarin orange, lavender, cardamom and bergamot is bright. The heart of jasmine sambac, geranium, green tea and orange blossom is floral with a green edge. The base of musk, ambergris, iris, sandalwood and vetiver softens it. Morreale Uraso and Meo Fusciuni Isola have a close profile.