The Perfume Library

Miel d'Arabie

8.0

Chopard · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Chopard Miel d'Arabie is a unisex oriental that sets the sweetness of honey against a resinous, woody base. Provençal honey and Siam benzoin carry the sweetness, while frankincense, labdanum and copaiba balsam add a resinous warmth. Mauritian pink pepper brings spice, iris and Bulgarian damask rose lend a floral side, and cypress adds a green edge. As a whole it sits between sweet and woody. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Liquides Imaginaires Île Pourpre and Contes de Parfums Salalah have a close profile.

Ambre Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Brecourt · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Ambre Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous oriental that suits fall and winter evenings, positioned as a women's fragrance. It opens with magnolia, Calabrian bergamot peel and myrrh, then moves into labdanum, sandalwood, amber and orris root. The base sweetens it with Bourbon vanilla absolute, amber and musk. Floral, gourmand and spicy accords sit over a woody, powdery, slightly smoky backdrop. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer rarely chosen. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for daily use. Most voters find it feminine. Burberry Brit Gold and Prada Babylon have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Indigo Tanzanite

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Indigo Tanzanite is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a creamy, resinous character, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes third, and few choose summer. Evenings and nights out are named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction. The top opens with almond and bergamot, the almond setting the sweetness and the bergamot lifting it slightly. In the heart, heliotrope and milk soften it into a creamy tone. The base of labdanum, benzoin, patchouli and tolu balm absolute leaves a resinous, earthy, woody warmth.

Boss Bottled Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Hugo Boss

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Eau de Parfum is a men's oud fragrance that pairs a fruity sweetness with a spicy, smoky and resinous woodiness. The top opens with apple and citrus notes that add a light freshness. In the heart, saffron, clove, cinnamon and labdanum build a warm, spiced core. The base of cypriol, oud and sandalwood pulls the scent towards smoky wood, with leathery and oriental touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its character reads masculine and classic. Maison Noir Alter Ego 786 and Arte Profumi Bois Sacré have a close profile.

Oriental Lounge

7.5

The Different Company · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Different Company Oriental Lounge is a powdery floral unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and resinous character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. It is mostly worn in the evening and on nights out, though daytime wear is not out of the question. Most voters read it as feminine, but a fair number find it masculine. It opens with pepper, curry leaf and bergamot, which give it a spicy lift. In the heart, red rose and satinwood add a floral and woody softness. The base of labdanum, amber and tonka bean settles into a resinous, sweet warmth. Les Signes de Grès - État de Grâce and Dior Ambre Nuit have a close profile.

Illusion d'Un Soir

8.5

FOMO · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

FOMO Illusion d'Un Soir is a unisex fragrance that takes a sweet, gourmand character and hardens it with spice, resin and wood. The top opens with mandarin orange, lavender and bergamot. In the heart, tobacco, benzoin, labdanum, cumin and cinnamon build a spicy, resinous warmth. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber carries it into a powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Omnia Profumi Ambra have a close profile.

№ 08 - Une Rose Chyprée

7.9

Tauer Perfumes · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 08 - Une Rose Chyprée is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then sets rose on a green, resinous chypre frame; it has been discontinued. Clementine, bergamot and lemon zest give it a bright start, while laurel and cinnamon add a green, spicy edge. The heart is led by rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss form a dry, woody, resinous floor, softened slightly by vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Tauer Perfumes Golestan and Jazeel The Palace have a close profile.

Azzaro pour Homme Elixir

7.0

Azzaro · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Azzaro pour Homme Elixir is a sweet, spicy fougère that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a masculine character; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon open fresh, then lean fruity with pear and blackcurrant. Lavender and geranium form the fougère frame, while oakmoss and labdanum give a woody, oriental base. Vanilla, tonka bean, coumarin and benzoin pull it toward a gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads as masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Girard New York Nights and Joop! Joop! Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night

8.1

Issey Miyake · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night sets cashmeran, patchouli and vanilla on a deep, spicy woody base, a men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Spices and frankincense open it, then cashmeran, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum turn the heart warm and resinous. The base holds vetiver, leather, sandalwood and vanilla, and it settles into a sweet, gourmand, slightly smoky woodiness.

Sunsetecho

7.8

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Marc Gebauer Sunsetecho is a unisex fragrance for spring and summer days, built on citrus with a sweet, creamy side. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and see it fitting leisure time and daytime best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it reads as truly in between. Californian orange, mandarin orange, grapefruit and cardamom lead the top. Neroli and the peppers form the heart, with vanilla, cedarwood and labdanum underneath. The fresh citrus opening is sharpened by spice, then softens into a creamy, sweet vanilla.

6 Place Saint Sulpice

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent 6 Place Saint Sulpice is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy character with a smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind, and it is picked mostly for evenings and nights out. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more masculine. The top opens with lavender, clary sage and bergamot. Saffron, nutmeg and coriander warm the heart with spice. Labdanum and leather underneath settle into a resinous, creamy, smoky sweetness as it dries.

Sunkissed Goddess

7.8

Kilian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kilian Sunkissed Goddess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets ylang-ylang and tiaré against the creamy sweetness of coconut and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. The opening is led by ylang-ylang and tiaré, floral and fresh. In the heart, coconut and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Labdanum and gaiac wood form a resinous, woody base under that sweetness. Maison Matine Bain de Midi and French Avenue Veneno Bianco have a close profile.

Grain de Poudre

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh, spicy opening of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper into a powdery floral heart of violet leaf and osmanthus. The top notes of coriander seed, bergamot and black pepper start fresh and spicy. In the heart, clary sage, osmanthus absolute and violet leaf absolute add a floral, green and powdery character. The base of musk, labdanum and suede settles into a leathery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

Vanille

7.5

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Eaux Primordiales Vanille is a sweet, spicy gourmand for fall and winter evenings, and it reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin, a fresh, lightly resinous start. In the heart, labdanum, cinnamon and fir balsam warm things up, with spice and resin coming forward. Vanilla and caramel set the sweetness in the base, while ambroxan, white musk and patchouli settle it onto a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though some wear it for leisure too. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; votes split between the two. Kilian Gold Knight and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Caden

8.2

Omanluxury · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Omanluxury Caden is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand core with spice, resin and smoky wood, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It leans masculine in character, though it wears as unisex. It opens with saffron, cardamom, cade juniper and boozy notes, spicy and slightly smoky. At the heart, coffee, benzoin, cistus and suede add a leathery warmth. The base of labdanum, tonka bean, vanilla and amberwood sweetens it and settles into a resinous softness. Rayhaan Pharaoh and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud have a close profile.

Black Hashish

7.5

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Black Hashish is a sweet, smoky woody-resinous scent for anyone who likes a dry, earthy, oriental character. The notes read as one whole: sandalwood, cedarwood and oud form a woody spine, while cistus, labdanum and frankincense add a resinous warmth. Coffee and tobacco pull it towards smoke and earth, and violet and musk soften the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It is unisex, though most voters find it masculine. Reghen's Afghan and Gritti Noctem Arabs have a close profile.

Dark Rebel Rider

7.8

John Varvatos · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider pairs bitter orange, saffron and patchouli in a leathery, sweet and spicy scent that suits cool-weather evenings, and it reads as a men's fragrance. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring after them. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, with some leisure use too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens sharp and spicy with bitter orange, saffron and citron. In the heart, black violet, osmanthus and labdanum add a softer, powdery and resinous layer. The base of patchouli, Russian leather, cocoa and vanilla dries down sweet, earthy and smoky. Juicy Couture Dirty English and G Parfums Young Hunter have a close profile.

Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme

7.9

Réminiscence · 2000

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Réminiscence Patchouli Homme / Patchouli pour Homme is a sweet, woody men's scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also fits leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and some find it classic. It opens with the brightness of key lime and Italian mandarin orange. Towards the heart, geranium, cedar and patchouli make it earthy and woody. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, labdanum and Siam benzoin settle it into a sweet, resinous, powdery, spicy warmth. Réminiscence Le Patchouli and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Eau Sacrée

8.0

Heeley · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Heeley Eau Sacrée is a resinous, smoky unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Frankincense, myrrh and labdanum form the backbone; amber softens that resinous core, while spices and patchouli add a dark, earthy warmth. Vetiver strengthens the woody side, and musk smooths everything in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Heeley Cardinal and Aveda Chakra 1 have a close profile.

7 Anónimo

7.9

Loewe · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Loewe 7 Anónimo is a spicy, smoky and woody men's fragrance built around red pepper, leather and vetiver, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it suits evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and for daily wear. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic leaning. Red pepper and frankincense open on a spicy, resinous note. In the heart, leather, vetiver and benzoin come forward, with benzoin softening the edge with sweetness. Sandalwood and labdanum leave a woody, oriental warmth at the base. Fresh and synthetic touches lift the heavier structure slightly. Its profile is close to Bentley for Men Intense and Terrible Teddy.

Œillet Bengale

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aedes de Venustas Œillet Bengale is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a spicy, resinous, faintly smoky sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and white pepper, then the heart brings forward cardamom, rose, saffron and cinnamon. In the base, tolu balm, benzoin, labdanum and vanilla carry it into a powdery, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with evening and night wear leaning slightly ahead. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Amouage Dia Man have a close profile.

Izia La Nuit

7.1

Sisley · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sisley Izia La Nuit is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, spicy, oriental texture, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; half of voters call it feminine, and some see it as classic. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, a fresh, fruity start. Freesia, magnolia and rose carry the floral heart. Patchouli, labdanum and vanilla settle it into a warm, sweet, spicy base.

Terra Rossa (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Salvatore Ferragamo Terra Rossa Eau de Toilette pairs the brightness of bergamot and bitter orange with the warm, resinous depth of patchouli, labdanum and amber; it is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It comes into its own on evenings and nights out, and stretches to business and daily wear as well. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as in between. It has been discontinued. It opens bright and floral with bergamot, Rose Essential™ and bitter orange. In the heart, patchouli, labdanum and cypress lay down an earthy, resinous ground. The base of amber, tonka bean and Ambertonic® carries it into a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth.

Mysterious Oud (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud Extrait de Parfum is a dense, spicy unisex oud that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Summer is a poor fit. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, while a good share call it classic. The accords are floral, spicy, woody and resinous, with animal, smoky and leathery shades alongside. Bergamot, orange and cardamom lighten the opening. Rose, myrrh, clove and cinnamon lead the heart. The base settles into Indian, Vietnamese and Thai oud, softened by sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla.