The Perfume Library

Alexandria II (Parfum)

8.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria II is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, apple, cinnamon and rosewood; in the heart, cedarwood and Bulgarian rose lead while lily of the valley softens the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber, Laotian oud and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favor evenings and nights out over daytime or office wear. It leans masculine and reads classic. Its profile is close to Alexandria III and Alexandria.

Oud Satin Mood (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet oriental with a woody, spicy depth, a rich unisex scent that suits evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is mostly worn in the evening and on nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The overall impression is warm and creamy. Turkish damask rose absolute and Bulgarian damask rose build the floral core, while violet adds a powdery softness. Laotian oud brings a woody, spicy depth, and amber, vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and warm it further.

Alexandria III

8.6

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria III is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body over spicy, woody and resinous depth, and it leans mostly towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It suits evenings and nights out best and stays in the background for daily or office wear. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. It opens with rosewood, cinnamon and lavender; Bulgarian rose, lily of the valley and cedarwood bring a soft floral heart. The base of Laotian oud, Thai oud, sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla settles into a sweet, creamy, resinous finish. Xerjoff Alexandria II and Xerjoff Alexandria have a close profile.

Symphonium

8.1

Xerjoff · 2015

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Symphonium is a sweet, woody unisex scent that ties the brightness of mandarin and orange to the warmth of Belgian chocolate and Laotian and Thai oud. It opens with Spanish mandarin orange and Italian orange, fresh, citrusy and fruity. In the heart, Belgian chocolate and Indian cardamom add a gourmand, spicy sweetness. The base of Laotian oud, Thai oud, Bourbon vanilla and musk dries down creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with summer the least favoured. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The Dua Brand Symphony and Roja Parfums Lost in Paris have a close profile.

Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets Laotian oud beside saffron and Atlas cedar. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: oud and cedar build a woody, smoky frame, saffron adds a spicy warmth, and Singapore patchouli and Philippine elemi give it a resinous depth. The sweet and floral sides of the accords keep it rounded and oriental rather than harsh. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high. Votes lean towards fall and winter, then spring, with few choosing summer. It is recommended mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters find it more masculine, though some read it as feminine. Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Ormonde Man (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ormonde Jayne · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent that joins a fresh, green character to the warmth of spice and woody resin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters link it most with fall and spring, and it leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. Most see it as masculine and classic. It opens with coriander, cardamom, bergamot, pink pepper and juniper berry, fresh and spicy. Canadian hemlock and Laotian oud form the heart, and the base of vetiver, cedar, musk and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous dry-down. Kerosene Kindred and Harry Lehmann HL.22 have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Oud Royal

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Oud Royal is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, while summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads closer to masculine, though it stays unisex. Saffron opens with a spicy note, and rose and Laotian oud take the heart. The base settles into amber, frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood. The overall feel is woody, earthy and smoky, with a leathery edge.

Mamluk

7.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Mamluk is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with honey, caramel and bergamot, the bergamot lightening the caramel's sweetness a little. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Siam benzoin add a floral, resinous softness. The base of white oud, Laotian oud, amber and Bourbon vanilla dries down woody, spicy and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Xerjoff Ceylon and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Oud Palao

7.7

Diptyque · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diptyque Oud Palao is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and fewer voters pick it for summer or the office. Voters call it more masculine and classic, though a fair share find it feminine. As a whole it reads woody, spicy and earthy. Laotian oud, Ceylonese sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli form its backbone, while Somalian frankincense adds a resinous depth. Bulgarian rose and Bourbon vanilla soften the edges with a sweet, floral touch.

Oud & Spice

7.4

Acqua di Parma · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice is a unisex scent built around cinnamon, clove and Laotian oud, with a spicy, woody and resinous character. It opens with raspberry, rose and bergamot, a fruity, floral start. In the heart, cinnamon, pink pepper and clove bring the spice forward. The base of labdanum, Laotian oud and patchouli settles into a resinous, smoky, leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, it leans masculine. Widian Samar and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Wish Come True

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Wish Come True is a unisex scent where tangerine, jasmine and tuberose meet frankincense and Laotian oud, sweet and floral with a spicy, resinous side. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It suits evenings and nights out, and leisure time too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: tangerine and bergamot brighten the creamy jasmine and tuberose. Frankincense and Laotian oud add a smoky, resinous depth, while vanilla, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody warmth. Hassler Amorvero and Lubin Sinbad have a close profile.

Burdèl

8.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Burdèl is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental base, woody and creamy in texture. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, cistus and cumin, where citrus freshness meets spice. The heart brings lily of the valley together with gaiac wood, cypriol and gurjum balsam. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, sandalwood, ambergris and oud turns sweeter and gains a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Giardino Benessere Giapeto and Spiritum 4 - Builder of Future have a close profile.

Oud Shamash

8.2

The Different Company · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

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.

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.

Singular Oud

7.9

Urban Scents · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Urban Scents Singular Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets oud against fruity sweetness and a resinous, smoky warmth, best suited to fall and winter evenings. The notes read as a single whole: saffron and patchouli lay a spicy, earthy base, while green fig adds a fruity sweetness. Frankincense brings resinous warmth and Laotian oud adds a woody, smoky, leathery depth, with the oriental character clearly in front. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time; more voters find it masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde and Gucci Intense Oud have a close profile.

Oudh Infini

6.9

Dusita · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dusita Oudh Infini opens with Laotian oud, May rose and Tunisian orange blossom, and reads as a sweet, spicy unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits on both sides. The opening pairs orange blossom and rose with the resinous, animalic side of oud. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood and Siam benzoin add a warm, woody, balsamic note. Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the base, while civet and musk keep the animal edge. The overall feel is floral, oriental and dense.

Zafar

7.2

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Zafar is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with oud and frankincense carrying much of its weight. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; more of them read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with rose and black pepper, then Laotian oud, white blossoms and Moroccan neroli form the heart. The base settles into musk, Burmese oud, frankincense, cedar and Haitian vetiver. Spicy, woody, resinous and smoky tones dominate, while the floral side stays in the background.

Oud Cashmere Mood

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Cashmere Mood is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Laotian oud, Siam benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Laotian oud, Siam benzoin, Moroccan labdanum and vanilla form the core. Sweetness leads throughout, with spicy and woody accords keeping it in check. Earthy, smoky and leathery tones, plus a faint animal edge, darken its oriental character. Most voters pick it for winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Ahjaar Ivory Pearl and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Ô Hira have a close profile.

His Majesty the Oud

7.7

Atkinsons · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons His Majesty the Oud is a sweet, smoky and spicy men's fragrance built around Lapsang Souchong tea, leather and Laotian oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with the smoky air of Lapsang Souchong tea. In the heart, cade juniper and clove add a spicy, resinous edge. The base is led by leather, frankincense and Laotian oud, with sweet, gourmand tones softening the woody, smoky structure. Zara Bohemian Oud and Santa Eulalia Obscuro 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.

Florian

8.3

Gritti · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Gritti Florian is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, mixing floral, woody and smoky tones in one bottle. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and favour evenings and nights out; very few choose it for the office. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, though it is built as a unisex fragrance. The top notes of cardamom, ginger and saffron give it a spicy start. Taif rose, Laotian oud and myrrh form the heart, while sandalwood, civet and frankincense settle it onto a woody, animalic and smoky base. Armani Privé Oud Royal and Montale Aoud Legend have a close profile.

Sayat Nova (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Sayat Nova Extrait de Parfum is a unisex gourmand-oriental scent that sets fruity sweetness over a smoky, resinous oud base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and far fewer choose it for the office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Narcissus and apricot give a fruity sweetness at first. Rum and vanilla then turn it into a warm, gourmand heart. In the base, oakmoss and the Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud add a woody, smoky depth. Bortnikoff Attar Sayat Nova and Atelier des Ors Rouge Sarây 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.