The Perfume Library

Bitter Peach (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum is a unisex fruity-gourmand that opens on wild peach, cardamom and Sicilian blood orange and settles into sweet vanilla and benzoin. The opening pairs cardamom and blood orange with the peach, giving it a lightly spiced, fresh frame. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine, rum and cognac add a floral, boozy warmth. The base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and sandalwood is creamy and sweet, while patchouli stays in the background and softens that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, night out and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizable share finds it masculine.

Boss Bottled Elixir

7.9

Hugo Boss · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir is a sweet, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage 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 classic or modern. It opens with cardamom and frankincense; patchouli and vetiver in the heart build an earthy footing. In the base, labdanum absolute and cedarwood balance the sweetness with a smoky, woody warmth. Its profile is close to D'Qar Gentleman and Le Couvent Valparaiso.

Ambre Khandjar

7.7

Une Nuit Nomade · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Ambre Khandjar is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that links an opening of black plum and mandarin orange to the resinous warmth of labdanum, vanilla and benzoin. The top holds black plum and mandarin orange; the heart brings labdanum absolute, ylang-ylang, orris absolute and vanilla. It settles onto patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody, with the fruity brightness fading back behind a resinous, smoky warmth. Longevity is strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan (Eau de Parfum) and Mancera Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Material

8.0

Amouage · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Material is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions, while summer comes last. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It opens with elemi resin and patchouli, and the heart of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens it. In the base, frankincense resin, oud, tonka bean, gaiac wood and labdanum build a woody, spicy, smoky footing. Amouage Boundless and Xerjoff Groove Xcape have a close profile.

Ambre Loup

8.1

Rania J. · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rania J. Ambre Loup is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits cold-weather evenings and nights out. Ambre Loup is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, with feminine close behind, so it works on either side. Spices, clove, vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, warm core. Peru balsam and labdanum absolute add a resinous softness, while oud, cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver give a woody, earthy and smoky backdrop, with an animal edge running through it. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Rania J. Oud Assam have a close profile.

Bois Noir

7.9

Robert Piguet · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Robert Piguet Bois Noir is a woody unisex fragrance that runs from cedarwood and gaiac wood to sandalwood and patchouli, with a sweet, spicy side. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it is offered as unisex. Cedarwood and gaiac wood open dry and smoky. In the heart, sandalwood and patchouli add an earthy depth. The base of labdanum absolute and balsam leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Those after a close profile could look at Profumum Roma Patchouly and Theodoros Kalotinis Santal Wood.

Dolce di Giorno

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bois 1920 Dolce di Giorno is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens on pepper, bergamot and cinnamon and settles onto vanilla and labdanum. The opening pairs pepper, bergamot and grapefruit with a bright edge, while cinnamon adds warmth from the first moment. In the heart, thyme, cardamom and prune balance fruity sweetness against the spices. The base of labdanum, vanilla, gaiac wood and patchouli is resinous, smoky and woody, and the overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and most voters read it as masculine. Costume National Homme and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây have a close profile.

Astaral

7.9

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Astaral is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper, aniseed and Shamamatul amber attar, with rose and violet in the heart meeting amberwood and labdanum. The top is spicy, with pink pepper and aniseed, and the amber attar brings warmth right behind them. In the heart, rose and violet carry the floral side while amberwood and labdanum absolute lay a sweet, resinous base. It settles into cedarwood, patchouli, oud, moss and amber, woody and oriental in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine.

The Uncompromising Sohan

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan is a masculine oriental that joins a floral, spicy opening to a smoky, resinous oud base; it has been discontinued. It opens with rosebud, saffron and pink pepper, where the floral side is sharpened by spice. Vetiver and labdanum absolute form the heart, and Laotian oud with sandalwood leaves a woody, animalic, sweet warmth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine and classic. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Between Two Trees (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Floraïku Between Two Trees Eau de Parfum pairs the brightness of grapefruit and lime with the dry, spicy depth of ginger, cardamom and vetiver, and it is a unisex scent. It opens with pink pepper, lime, grapefruit and juniper berry, giving a fresh, green, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, ginger, maté absolute and cardamom bring spice. The base of vetiver, leather, labdanum and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, smoky footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it suits either.

Heaven's Reserve

8.1

House of Thêom · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

House of Thêom Heaven's Reserve is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and the office is the least-picked setting. Votes for feminine and masculine character are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. It opens with walnut, cinnamon and plum, fruity and spiced. Rum, tobacco and cognac in the heart warm it up. Tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum absolute leave a sweet, creamy, gourmand base.

Étui Noir

7.7

Miller Harris · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris Étui Noir is a sweet, smoky unisex scent with a resinous, leathery and woody character that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright with elemi resin, tangerine and Italian bergamot. In the heart, Moroccan orris butter adds a powdery softness, while styrax and incense bring smoke and cashmere wood sets the woody ground. The base joins leather, labdanum absolute, amber, patchouli and birch in a sweet, spicy and smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions, with leisure wear close behind. It leans slightly masculine, though many voters find it feminine. Paglieri Florentia and Morph Montmartre have a close profile.

Sugar Addict

7.6

Borntostandout · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Borntostandout Sugar Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance, dense and creamy like a confection, with touches of spice and smoke. Sugar, vanilla absolute and cocoa absolute lead the scent, while coffee and rum deepen the sweetness and cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. Tonka bean and labdanum absolute build a creamy, faintly smoky base, and cashmere wood gives it a woody frame. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The Dua Brand Blissful Sugar and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Musk Deer

7.6

Zoologist · 2020

Floral · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Musk Deer is a creamy unisex scent where floral, green and woody character is softened by sweet, powdery and animal tones. Rose, cardamom and calamus open it, followed by labdanum absolute, patchouli, jasmine sambac absolute and Atlas cedar. In the base, Australian sandalwood, orris absolute and Laotian oud set down an earthy, resinous floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and since masculine and feminine votes are close, it reads as truly in between. Racyne La Terre, La Nuit and Hendley Perfumes Myst have a close profile.

Terror & Magnificence

7.6

Beaufort · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Terror & Magnificence is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, birch tar and black pepper, spicy and smoky from the first spray. The heart brings tobacco absolute, papyrus, kyphi and Somalian frankincense, and the dry-down settles on Haitian vetiver, myrrh, labdanum absolute and benzoin over an earthy, leathery base. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Montana Graphite and Costume National Secret Woods have a close profile.

Vetiver 46 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2006

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Vetiver 46 Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, green start with an earthy, woody and faintly smoky character, and it reads clearly masculine. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding a room. Most voters pick it for fall, with winter and spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, yet sits comfortably in the evening and at the office too. Most voters call it masculine. Vetiver anchors the whole scent, while bergamot and black pepper give it a bright, spicy lift. Clove keeps the spice going as cedar and gaiac wood build a dry, slightly smoky woody base. Frankincense, labdanum absolute, amber and vanilla add a resinous warmth and softness. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Divine L'Homme Infini share a close profile.

Ambre Cashmere Intense

7.8

Nicolaï · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Nicolaï Ambre Cashmere Intense is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lemon, black pepper and mandarin orange, a citrus sharpened by spice. In the heart, violet, orris butter and clove bring a soft, powdery floral feel. The base turns creamy and oriental with tonka bean, labdanum, benzoin and vanilla, wrapped in amber and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. It wears easily for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads more feminine to many, though a fair share find it masculine.

Little Song

7.9

Meo Fusciuni · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Meo Fusciuni Little Song is a masculine fragrance that moves from a floral, spicy opening into an earthy, smoky and resinous depth, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters find it masculine, though a fair number read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, ginger and pink pepper, then carries Turkish rose absolute and coffee in the heart. The base holds sage absolute, labdanum absolute, tobacco absolute, Bourbon vetiver, musk and civet. The floral side and the smoky, resinous, earthy side balance each other.

Holysm

7.0

Xerjoff · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Holysm is a unisex woody, resinous scent with a green, spicy and smoky character, suited to autumn and evening wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer trails behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with clary sage, thyme and fir balsam, a green, crisp, forest-like start. In the heart, caraway, tobacco and labdanum absolute deepen it in a spicy, resinous direction. The base of patchouli, Vietnamese oud and sandalwood leaves an earthy, smoky, woody floor. Robert Piguet Casbah and Orientica Oud Wood have a close profile.

Mystic Bliss

6.8

Goldfield & Banks · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Goldfield & Banks Mystic Bliss is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with green, fruity and woody tones, and it suits spring and autumn, daily and leisure wear best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, but both get real support, so it sits between the two. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, mint and fig, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, juniper, caramel and blackcurrant add a sweet, fruity softness. In the dry-down, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver set a woody base. Omanluxury Wanderlust and Plume Impression Murmure d'Été have a close profile.

Mandarine

8.0

Widian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Widian Mandarine is a unisex scent where mandarin and lemon meet a fresh, green, lightly sweet backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days. Mandarine lasts and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it leans neither way. It opens with green Guatemala cardamom, fig, pink pepper, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, juniper, neroli and geranium pull it towards a floral, green side. Cedarwood and labdanum absolute dry down at the base, adding a soft creamy touch beneath the citrus.

Cologne Intense (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Houbigant · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Houbigant Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and green chypre made for men; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, tarragon and lavender, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Frankincense and jasmine absolute form the heart. The base of patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber settles into a resinous, woody and slightly smoky finish.

Essence de Patchouli

7.0

Perris Monte Carlo · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Perris Monte Carlo Essence de Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets patchouli in a sweet, powdery and resinous frame, with earthy and spicy touches. It opens with almond and clove, while geranium, patchouli and rose add a soft floral heart. In the base, labdanum absolute, amber and vanilla bring sweetness, gaiac wood and sandalwood lay a woody floor, and iris adds a powdery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out, with summer trailing far behind. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so many read it as sitting between the two. Fragonard Rêve Indien and Alyssa Ashley Essence de Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sissa

7.1

Mind Games · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mind Games Sissa is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. It reads more feminine to the largest share of voters, though many also call it modern or masculine. It opens with coumarin, black sesame and ambrette seed. The heart brings jasmine sambac, roasted tonka bean and milk, and the base settles on labdanum absolute, musk and Bourbon vanilla. The result is sweet, creamy and powdery, with a spicy, smoky shadow behind it.