The Perfume Library

Mon Seul Désir

8.0

Jul et Mad · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jul et Mad Mon Seul Désir is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets an oud, coriander and osmanthus heart against the warmth of benzoin, amber and leathery notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Night out and evening lead the occasions, with leisure close behind. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and nutmeg, a fruity, spicy start. The heart holds oud, coriander and osmanthus, bringing floral and sweet accords forward. In the base, gaiac wood, benzoin, musk, leathery notes and amber give it a resinous, woody, smoky warmth. Cuir Noir and Pineider Oud Assoluto have a close profile.

Peau de Bête

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Liquides Imaginaires Peau de Bête is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs civet, castoreum and leathery notes with cypriol and spices, giving an animal, smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. Rook Perfumes Rook and Gini Quality of Flesh have a close profile. The scent as a whole is woody, earthy and leathery. Atlas cedar, Texas cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli build the woody base, while cumin, Madagascar pepper and parsley seed add a spicy edge. Styrax brings a resinous warmth, and skatole and civet sharpen the animal side.

Erba Oud

7.1

Sospiro · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Woody

Sospiro Erba Oud is a unisex fragrance that ties a fruity, sweet opening to a leathery, animalic oud base. Orange, bergamot and lemon open with a bright citrus lift; in the heart, peach, melon, saffron and apple turn that freshness into a soft, juicy fruit sweetness. The base is led by vanilla, white musk, oud, leathery notes and amber, settling into an oriental, woody structure. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call its character masculine more often than anything else, though modern and feminine votes are far from rare. French Avenue Azzure Aoud and Rasasi Ashaar pour Femme have a close profile.

Zafeer Oud Vanille

7.5

Alexandre.J · 2012

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Alexandre.J Zafeer Oud Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that sets coconut and caramel over a base of oud and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer gets very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with coconut, caramel and leathery notes. The heart brings ylang-ylang, blond woods, tonka bean and clove. Oud, vanilla and musk make up the base. The overall character is sweet, synthetic, powdery and woody.

Arethusa

6.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Arethusa is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a floral and woody base. The top is led by fig, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger, with plum and artemisia adding a fruity, green start. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cistus and leathery notes pulls it towards a woody, spicy balance, with sand and salt among the base notes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In the character votes feminine leads, with modern second. Armaf Venetian and Creed Aventus for Her have a close profile.

Candy Aoud

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Candy Aoud sets dark notes like oud and spice against sweet pear, apple and banana, and suits evenings and the colder months as a unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards fall and winter and towards evening and night-out wear, while daily and office use trail behind. On character, masculine edges ahead of feminine by a small margin. Bergamot and grapefruit give a bright first impression. In the heart, pear, apple, banana, blackcurrant and rose form a sweet, fruity face. Oud, patchouli, labdanum, frankincense and leathery notes dominate the base, leaving a woody, resinous, leathery depth. Roja Parfums O - The Exclusive Parfum and Roja Parfums Fruity Aoud have a close profile.

Autumn Nocturne

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Annette Neuffer Autumn Nocturne is a unisex scent that pairs floral and spicy tones with a sweet, woody, resinous depth, and it suits autumn evenings as its name suggests. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. It is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split between the two. Ginger, cardamom and cinnamon open it with spice, and mandarin orange lightens them a little. The heart holds orange blossom, rose, iris, tobacco and dried fruits, where the floral side meets a fruity sweetness. In the base, vetiver, Tahitian vanilla, patchouli, oud and cedarwood leave a warm, woody, resinous finish.

Erba Leather

7.9

Sospiro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Sospiro Erba Leather is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and fruity freshness and settles into a leathery, woody base. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits less naturally in the office or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. It opens with bergamot, lemon and passion fruit, fresh, fruity and sweet. In the heart, sandalwood, jasmine and leathery notes come forward. The base of vetiver, amber and more leathery notes dries down woody and spicy. La Rive Grey Point and Rasasi Qasamat Rasana have a close profile.

Ozkan

7.3

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sylvaine Delacourte Ozkan is a unisex perfume that sets Italian mandarin orange, saffron and leathery notes on a sweet, powdery floral base; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole. Italian mandarin orange and orange blossom bring a bright floral lift, while saffron adds spice. Leathery notes, gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli pull the scent toward woody and earthy ground, and immortelle with Brazilian tonka bean adds a creamy, sweet softness. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, with winter not far behind. Evening, night out and leisure wear are rated almost equally. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it truly reads as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez Safran Musc and Histoires de Parfums 1904 have a close profile.

Upper Class

8.2

Royal Crown · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Upper Class is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, pairing a fruity opening with a leathery, smoky and woody depth. It opens with coriander, raspberry and leathery notes, with the fruity sweetness felt first. In the heart, Burmese oud, Omani frankincense, cedarwood and iris push it towards a smoky, woody character. The base of myrrh, vanilla absolute, labdanum, ambergris and oakmoss closes it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, followed by evenings and nights out, and masculine is the character that gets the most votes. Guerlain Tabac Sahara and Pantheon R have a close profile.

Chandigarh Express

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange against jasmine, fir balsam and leathery notes, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens fresh, spicy and fruity with bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange. The heart brings jasmine, fir balsam and leathery notes, and the base of benzoin, vetiver, patchouli and tonka bean settles it into a woody, smoky, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Dunhill Pursuit and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme have a close profile.

A Fleur de Peau

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri A Fleur de Peau pairs ylang-ylang and iris with leathery notes, a floral, sweet scent shaded by spice and smoke; it has been discontinued. The scent rests on a warm amber base as a whole. Ylang-ylang and iris give it a floral, powdery face, while the leathery notes add a smoky, animal depth. Chinese mandarin orange lightens the dense mix a little, and the sweetness is softened by spicy, oriental tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly feminine, though the leather and smoke lead some to call it masculine.

Graphite

7.4

Montana · 2011

Green · Spicy · Woody

Montana Graphite is a green, woody and smoky men's fragrance that opens on cedar leaf, black pepper and violet leaf, and suits daily wear in spring and fall. Bergamot and black pepper give it a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, gaiac wood, geranium and leathery notes come forward, softened by ambergris. The base of benzoin, oakmoss, sandalwood and frankincense sets a resinous, earthy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Tempête d'Automne

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jacques Fath Tempête d'Automne is a unisex autumn scent that wraps a floral, sweet core in spice, wood and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with pink pepper adding a slight bite. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and lavender mingle with cinnamon and coriander. The base turns creamy and soft with tonka bean absolute, milk and musk, while sandalwood and leathery notes leave a dry trace behind.

Purple Tweed

7.9

Talbot Runhof · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Powdery

Talbot Runhof Purple Tweed is a powdery, creamy floral with a clear sweet side and a leathery touch, written for women and soft in character. It opens with peach and aldehydes, and the heart of rose, violet and iris builds a floral, powdery core. In the base, almond, leathery notes and musky notes settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn during the day, at work and for leisure. Most voters find it feminine. Trussardi Trussardi and Dior Sakura have a close profile.

Dark Vinyl Musk

7.8

Bohoboco · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Bohoboco Dark Vinyl Musk is a dark-toned unisex scent that sets resin, smoke and leather beneath a floral, spicy heart, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and it also gets worn at leisure. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with rose, sandalwood and cistus. In the heart, styrax, frankincense and balsamic notes add a resinous, smoky warmth. The base brings musk, amber, labdanum and leathery notes, and the powdery, woody side settles onto a leathery bed.

Cuir Celeste

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of black pepper, galbanum and violet leaf against a leathery, powdery base. The opening is led by the spice of black pepper alongside the green of galbanum and violet leaf. In the heart, ambrette and osmanthus add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of musk, Akigalawood®, patchouli, cypriol and leathery notes dries down woody and leathery, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear, with night out close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine character are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Emir Celestial and Chopard Musk Malaki have a close profile.

Fruity Aoud

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Fruity Aoud is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, pairing sweet fruit with smoky, woody depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit alongside artemisia. In the heart, rose, violet and orange blossom meet raspberry, strawberry and blackcurrant. The base is dominated by oud, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, and the spicy, oriental and animal accords give it a warm, smoky finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and pick night out and evening as the main occasions. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Roja Parfums Candy Aoud and Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif have a close profile.

Baz Cuir

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz Cuir is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out, with a leathery, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions; summer is rarely chosen. Voters read it mostly as masculine, with a modern streak too. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot, orange and yuzu, while green notes and cypress keep it fresh and coriander adds a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and cedarwood build a floral and woody base. Leather, vetiver, patchouli and amber dominate the base, where the smoky and animal sides of the accords become clearer. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral is a fresh men's fragrance that sets coriander and lime against amber and woody notes. Coriander and lime open the scent, and the citrus and aquatic accords keep it bright. Leathery notes in the heart add a spicy edge, while amber and woody notes form a soft base. Fruity and synthetic accords sit quietly behind the fresh structure. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Perry Ellis Aqua and Adidas Team have a close profile.

Whip (2014)

7.6

Le Galion · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Whip is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, lavender and tarragon. It opens bright with bergamot, Verdello lemon and cardamom, while lavender and tarragon pull it towards the herbal side. The heart adds galbanum, iris and violet for a green, floral touch. The base of vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli settles into a dry, woody and slightly leathery finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a distant third. It suits leisure, work and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Balmain de Balmain and Eau de Sisley 2 have a close profile.

Gentry Jockey Club (2017)

7.4

Oriza L. Legrand · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Gentry Jockey Club (2017) is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and spring, worn for leisure, evenings and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters put autumn first, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It reads mostly masculine to voters, with classic next. It opens with saffron, Comorian ylang-ylang and Italian bergamot. The heart brings together leathery notes, patchouli, Bulgarian rose, Iris pallida and birch, and the accords point to a floral, green, spicy, woody and powdery blend with a smoky, leathery undertone. Indian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, ambergris, tonka bean and ambrette give the base a soft, resinous footing.

Just on Time

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Just on Time is a men's fragrance led by lemon, ginger and cinnamon, with a spicy, citrus character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads masculine and modern. It opens fresh and citrusy, with lemon, grapefruit, apple and thyme alongside the spice of ginger and cinnamon. In the heart, vanilla, teakwood and frankincense add a sweet, woody and slightly smoky feel. Musk, cedar and amber sit underneath. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette).

Turbulences

6.9

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Louis Vuitton Turbulences is a fresh, floral perfume built around Indian tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute and Chinese magnolia, leaning feminine and best suited to spring and fall; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: tuberose, jasmine and magnolia form a white-floral core, softened by May rose. Leathery notes add an animal, leather shadow beneath the creamy sweetness, while the green and fresh accords keep the flowers from turning heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening, night out and leisure wear are almost evenly split. It reads feminine and classic. Louis Vuitton Dancing Blossom and Lancôme 6AM Rose have a close profile.