The Perfume Library

Play Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Givenchy · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, coffee blossom, pink pepper and amyris bring out the spice and woodiness. Vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum in the base join a gourmand sweetness to a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Layered Devilish and Michael Malul Citizen Jack have a close profile.

Cedro di Taormina

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as leaning masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with citron, petitgrain and basil, giving a fresh, green citrus start. Lavender and black pepper in the heart add a spicy edge. In the base, Virginia cedar brings a woody line, softened by Haitian vetiver and labdanum. Burberry The Beat for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian 1872 Basil have a close profile.

Malesia (2017)

7.9

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Malesia is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, resinous and woody character, opening with a floral touch before settling into a warm oud and vanilla base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer clearly the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Lily of the valley gives the opening a light floral tone. In the heart, amyris, amber and gurjum balsam build a woody, resinous footing. The base deepens with Laotian and Cambodian oud, labdanum and musk, while tonka bean and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Spicy and animal touches add depth to the warmth.

Impact Intense

7.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Tommy Hilfiger Impact Intense suits the cooler part of the year: a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, woody body, leaning towards autumn and winter. Voters favour autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out get the most votes, though it is also worn for leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Bergamot and red apple give a bright, fruity start, sharpened slightly by elemi resin. In the heart, chestnut and cardamom add a sweet, spicy warmth, which amber and labdanum carry into a soft, resinous feel. Sandalwood and the cedars lay a woody, faintly smoky base underneath. Xerjoff Zefiro and Costume National Homme have a close profile.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2019)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tobacco Mandarin

7.1

Byredo · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Tobacco Mandarin is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, tobacco and oud; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The top opens with mandarin orange, coriander seed and cumin, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, tobacco, leather and labdanum turn it smoky and leathery. The base of frankincense, oud and sandalwood leaves a resinous, woody finish. Emir Spicy Tobacco and The Dua Brand Tabacum de Mandarino have a close profile.

Lustre

7.8

Amouage · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Lustre is a unisex scent that opens with iris and cardamom and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody base of vanilla and resins. Lustre's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. It begins with a powdery, spicy opening of iris and cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody body. The base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum sweetens it into a creamy, smoky, resinous finish. Lattafa Liam and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Cœur de Noir

7.7

Beaufort · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Beaufort Cœur de Noir is a smoky, resinous and spicy unisex scent built around leather, birch tar and tobacco. It opens with ginger, black pepper and rum alongside bergamot and lemon, while ink and paper give it a dry, bookish edge. In the heart, suede, leather and dry woods lead, softened a little by vanilla and lavender. The base of labdanum, cedarwood, frankincense, birch tar and tobacco settles into a smoky, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure have a close profile.

Calamity J.

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Calamity J. is a sweet, spicy and woody women's fragrance that pairs the warmth of cinnamon with patchouli, iris and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon's spicy warmth. In the heart, patchouli and iris lay down an earthy, powdery ground. The base adds an animal depth through labdanum, castoreum and civet, while vanilla sweetens and softens it. The floral and oriental character is shaded by a smoky tone. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer comes last. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

Sex and The Sea Neroli (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Francesca Bianchi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Sex and The Sea Neroli Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits spring and summer days as well as evenings out, pairing fresh citrus with sweet resin. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Neroli, bergamot and petitgrain bring the freshness; rose, iris and mimosa add a soft floral touch. Honey, vanilla, benzoin and coconut sweeten it and make it creamy, while sandalwood and labdanum form a woody, resinous base. Civet adds a faint animal warmth.

Al Noble Ameer

8.0

Lattafa · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Al Noble Ameer is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy character against woody, smoky and leathery tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it comes into its own on nights out and in the evening. It reads closer to masculine, though it works as a unisex scent too. It opens with rosemary, apple and pink pepper, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. In the heart, floral notes and clove turn it spicy and sweet. The base of vetiver, cypress, patchouli, oud and labdanum lays down a woody, smoky, leathery foundation. Pana Dora Swedish Wood (Extrait de Parfum) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Music for a While

7.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Music for a While is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that opens with lemon, pineapple and bergamot and settles towards lavender and labdanum. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and evening wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. The top notes of lemon, pineapple and bergamot give a bright, fruity start. Lavender adds a soft floral heart. In the base, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli ground the sweetness in an earthy, woody finish. Dior Midnight Poison and Guerlain Héritage have a close profile.

Midnight Oud

6.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2009

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud is a smoky, woody scent for autumn and winter evenings, classed as a women's perfume. It opens with birch tar beside rose; the heart brings oud, cedar, patchouli and labdanum forward. In the base, gaiac wood, castoreum and vanilla soften it. The accords also include floral, spicy, resinous and leathery tones, and the overall impression is heavy, earthy and animalic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading and the office a distant choice. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Dior Oud Ispahan and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

Man Pure (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Jil Sander · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Man Pure Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine chypre where green and spicy tones lead; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and herbal with oregano, lemon, clary sage and basil. In the heart, geranium, carnation, patchouli and cinnamon add a spicy floral touch. The base of cedarwood, labdanum, castoreum, nutmeg and oakmoss settles into an earthy, leathery, slightly animal chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans slightly towards evenings and nights out, yet also gets votes for daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Rose Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Rose Noir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that lightens rose with citrus and fruity touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It spreads evenly across leisure, evening and daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with red berries, grapefruit, cardamom and freesia. The heart brings Damask rose, jasmine and violet. In the base, labdanum, musk and patchouli settle the scent onto an earthy, woody ground.

Tobacco Oud Intense

8.3

Tom Ford · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent built around tobacco leaf, oud and amber; it has been discontinued. Tobacco leaf and oud lead, while amber and labdanum add a resinous warmth. Tonka bean brings sweetness, sandalwood and cedar form a woody base, and coriander and patchouli lend a spicy, earthy edge. There is an animalic side to it as well. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes lean masculine and classic, though it is classed as unisex. Dior Oud Ispahan and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Honey Oud

7.9

Floris · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Floris Honey Oud is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with soft honey meeting the woody warmth of oud. English honey and bergamot open it, with rose, oud and patchouli at the heart. Musk, labdanum, amber, vanilla and more oud sit in the base. A floral, gourmand sweetness rests on a spicy, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it leans neither way firmly. Arabian Oud Woody and Birkholz Amber Intense have a close profile.

Harrods pour Homme

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Harrods pour Homme is a masculine fougère in which thyme, lime and bergamot set a fresh, green and spicy tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is worn from nights out to the working day, and most voters read its character as masculine and classic. It opens with citrus, thyme and lavender. Violet, jasmine and May rose add a soft floral touch in the heart. In the base, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli build a woody floor, softened by vanilla and musk. Roja Parfums Oceania and Chanel Platinum Égoïste have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Roja Parfums Scandal pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and spicy fougère, green and woody, that reads as a classic masculine scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it wears comfortably in summer too, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, lavender, tarragon and spearmint. Towards the heart, May rose, violet and jasmine soften it. The base dries down woody and spicy with vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli and clove. Creed Bois du Portugal and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nightingale

7.5

Zoologist · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Zoologist Nightingale is a unisex fragrance built around bergamot, red rose and sandalwood, where citrus and flowers settle into a powdery chypre. It opens with bergamot, lemon and saffron: the citrus is bright and the saffron adds a spicy edge. In the heart, red rose, ume blossom and violet bring a soft, floral, powdery feel. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli and oud forms a woody ground, while moss and labdanum reinforce the chypre character, with sweet and fruity tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums Harrods pour Femme.

J•H•L (Cologne)

8.0

Aramis · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis J•H•L is a spicy, sweet men's cologne from 1982 that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange, with pimento adding a spicy edge. The heart brings clove, cinnamon, rose and fir, so floral and spicy sides run together. In the dry-down, vanilla, labdanum, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a sweet, resinous, woody base, with smoky and leathery tones in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading. It reads masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Paris Corner Mysterium and Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice.

La Rive Woman

7.0

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Rive Woman is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness, leaning towards daytime wear and the warmer months. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, though fall and winter get votes too. It is chosen mostly for daily, business and leisure settings, with far fewer votes for evening or night out. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and its character reads mainly feminine. The top is apple, freesia and pimento, giving a fresh opening with a light spicy edge. The heart brings hibiscus, jasmine, rose and violet, pushing the floral side forward. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood and suede close it on a creamy, woody softness.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Pure Amber

8.3

Avapari · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Avapari Pure Amber is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Rum, cardamom, ginger and bergamot lead the top, while osmanthus, saffron and sandalwood carry the heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum closes it in a creamy, sweet warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear dominate. It leans slightly masculine and reads modern. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Amber Who Is Blonde! and Bujairami Mafia Boss.