The Perfume Library

Mon Amour

8.1

Judith Williams · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Judith Williams Mon Amour opens with cardamom, pineapple and bergamot, moves through a floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine and rose, and settles into a sweet base of vanilla, caramel and chocolate, making it a gourmand floral for women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters find it feminine. The opening pairs cardamom, cinnamon and bergamot with fruity pineapple and passion fruit. The heart turns powdery and floral with heliotrope, jasmine, rose and orange blossom. The base grows sweeter with vanilla, caramel, chocolate and tonka bean, while amber, patchouli and musk add a warm, woody, oriental depth.

Andalusi

8.5

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Arabian Oud Andalusi is an oriental woody fragrance for men, best suited to evenings and nights out, with spice, resin and smoky leather together. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, saffron and apple. Rose and vanilla add a soft floral touch in the heart, then amber, oud, sandalwood and leathery notes settle into a resinous, earthy, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer further behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, works for leisure too, and is seen as less suited to the office. Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Intuition

5.5

Aramis · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aramis Intuition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by grapefruit, lavender and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Voters pick it most for leisure, daily wear and the office, with some choosing it for sport. It reads masculine. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords come first, with a fruity, sweet side. Grapefruit and lavender carry the brightness while the air accord keeps it light. Patchouli and vetiver add an earthy depth, which orris root and leathery notes soften. Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Rabanne Invictus Platinum have a close profile.

Zurafa

7.9

Serge Lutens · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Powdery

Serge Lutens Zurafa is a powdery, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, with evening, night out and business the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Zurafa pairs iris, leathery notes and white musk. The floral, powdery side comes from the iris, while the leathery, earthy feel comes from the leather notes; a spicy accord adds a soft warmth. White musk gathers it all onto a clean base. Hermès Eau de Gentiane Blanche and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

True Leather Men

7.8

Zara

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Zara True Leather Men is a masculine scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a sweet, smoky leather. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and saffron, spice and citrus giving a cool start. At the heart, caramel, amber and iris soften and sweeten it. The base of vetiver, musk and leathery notes sets an earthy, woody ground, with Evernyl keeping it warm. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and the mix of leather and sweet smoke suits cooler weather. Arabian Oud Arabian Leather and Emir A Walk on Dirt have a close profile.

Oudysseus

7.5

olakala · 2026

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

olakala Oudysseus is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, spicy opening with a leathery, smoky and sweet body. The top holds blackcurrant, rose and pear, with cherry juice and raspberry deepening the fruit. In the heart, leathery notes, coffee, chocolate and patchouli lead, softened by benzoin and sandalwood. The base of caramel, amber, musk and vanilla settles it onto a warm, sweet footing, while the woody, earthy and animal accords stay present underneath. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are best read with caution. The dense build leans towards cooler weather and evening wear. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine; the character comes from the weight of its notes rather than from gender.

Encens Kapnos

6.9

Maison Incens · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Incens Encens Kapnos is a unisex fragrance that moves from a green, fruity start into a resinous, smoky frankincense base, and it leans towards fall and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure and evenings. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with red fruits and green notes, giving a sweet, slightly synthetic freshness. In the heart, leathery notes, woody notes and frankincense come forward, adding a spicy, smoky edge. The base keeps the frankincense, softened and sweetened by gourmand and musky notes.

Khalta Lattafa

7.8

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Legend

7.7

Jeanne Arthes · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Jeanne Arthes Legend pairs orange, lemon and grapefruit with a peppery, earthy heart of black pepper, vetiver and patchouli, and it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Legend has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, while summer and winter trail behind. Daily wear, the office and leisure lead, and evenings or nights out are chosen less often. It opens with bright, fresh citrus. In the heart, black pepper and vetiver join patchouli and geranium for a green, earthy feel. The base of leathery notes, benzoin and oakmoss dries down woody and leathery. La Rive The Hero and Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

L'Amour Libertin

8.0

Śasva · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Śasva L'Amour Libertin is a unisex scent that sets spice, incense and vanilla on a leathery, smoky base, with a sweet, oriental character. Pepper, Provençal lavender, saffron and ginger open spicy and fresh. The heart brings amber, incense, poppy and rum forward, and the base of benzoin, oud, sandalwood, vanilla, tobacco and leathery notes settles it into something sweet, resinous and woody. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It has a full-bodied feel that suits men and women alike. Swiss Arabian Nawaf and Lattafa Qaa'ed have a close profile.

Gdańsk

7.5

Gallivant · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallivant Gdańsk is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter; evening, leisure and night-out wear lead, while summer is rarely chosen. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. It is unisex and not tied to either gender. It opens with plum, honey, saffron, nutmeg and cardamom, a fruity sweetness laced with spice. In the heart, cistus absolute, leathery notes, sandalwood and incense resin build a woody, resinous, leathery body. Tobacco absolute, vanilla and musk in the base finish it warm and smoky.

Bois Velours

7.2

Esteban · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Esteban Bois Velours is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring. Both its longevity and its sillage are moderate. Voters link it to business, leisure and daily wear, and it also gets picked for evenings. Most call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with Guinea pepper, nutmeg and pepper for a spicy start. The heart holds leathery notes, patchouli, floral notes and sandalwood, while vetiver, cedar, musk and amber set a woody, sweet base. Fresh and green touches soften the edges. Panouge Absinthe Gaïac and Il Profvmo Touaregh have a close profile.

Loren

8.6

Al Ambra · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Al Ambra Loren is a unisex perfume with a fruity, sweet character, rounded out by creamy and smoky touches. It opens with berries, leathery notes and cotton candy, so the sweetness leads from the start. The heart brings apricot, musky notes, patchouli and frankincense, adding a spicy, oriental and leathery depth beneath the fruit. Lily of the valley sits at the base. The overall impression is synthetic, creamy and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits men and women alike and fits those who like sweet, dense scents. Armaf Elixir and Gissah La Luna have a close profile.

Orris Soyeux

7.8

Annindriya · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Annindriya Orris Soyeux is a powdery, floral unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out. Orris root and heliotropin build the powdery core, with magnolia and narcissus carrying the floral side while bergamot and aldehydes lighten the first impression. Patchouli, labdanum and leathery notes add a resinous, leathery depth, and vanilla, musk and ambroxan soften everything onto a warm base. Voters pick it most for evenings, followed by nights out and leisure, though daily and business wear get votes too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Pierre de Velay No. 1 and FOMO Gary's Den have a close profile.

Garden of Youth

7.1

Śasva · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Śasva Garden of Youth is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet character, softened by a creamy texture. It opens with blackcurrant, lime, saffron and pink pepper, which add a lively, spicy edge. The heart is a dense floral bouquet of rose, jasmine sambac, tuberose, ylang-ylang, champaca and Rangoon creeper. In the base, leathery notes, musk and amber close the scent with a sweet, synthetic warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is not conclusive. Suited to men and women alike, it fits those who enjoy floral, sweet scents. Afnan Perfumes Supremacy (Pink) and Jo Adams Night Musc have a close profile.

Black Uddù

7.6

Mad et Len

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Agua Drop

7.1

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Agua Drop pairs bergamot and orange blossom with resinous and leathery notes, making a fresh, citrusy, floral scent aimed at women. Bergamot gives it a bright, clean edge, while orange blossom adds a soft floral warmth. The resinous and leathery notes deepen that freshness, and the aquatic and spicy accords keep the scent clean without making it plain. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not overpowering trail. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. Loewe Solo Vulcan and Guerlain Un Dimanche à la Campagne have a close profile.

The Race 1.0 for Him

7.4

Carlo Colucci · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carlo Colucci The Race 1.0 for Him is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening against spice, leather and wood. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and most give high ratings for both. It reads as a masculine scent. The top pairs grapefruit with saffron: the grapefruit brings freshness, the saffron a spicy warmth. The heart turns to leathery notes, gaiac wood, rose and cypriol, giving it a smoky, leathery, earthy character. In the base, vanilla, cashmere, cedarwood and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, woody finish. Nishane Mūsīqá Oud and Khadlaj Cashmere Warm Oud have a close profile.

Orlo

7.6

Mendittorosa · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mendittorosa Orlo is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into oud, leather and smoke. Orlo lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter are close behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and a fair number also wear it to the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and basil for a bright citrus start. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and pink pepper meet the floral tones of neroli and ylang-ylang. The base of oud, rum, hay and leathery notes pulls it towards smoke and leather. Pontaccio 21 and Pineider Cuoio Nobile have a close profile.

Rhizome 02

7.0

Rhizome · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rhizome 02 by Rhizome is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy, woody character with an earthy, resinous and leathery depth. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Slumberhouse Jeke and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile. It opens with vetiver, gaiac wood, cedarwood and reed, a dry woody base layer. In the heart, benzoin, patchouli and papyrus bring out sweetness and earth. The base of vanilla, leathery notes and labdanum softens everything and finishes resinous and leathery.

Abu Dhabi (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Gallivant · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Gallivant Abu Dhabi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening with a leathery, woody base, and it sits close to relaxed everyday wear. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. It leans towards leisure and business settings, and works as well in the evening as by day. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting between the two. Peppermint, pink pepper, cardamom and rosemary give the top its coolness and spice. In the heart, saffron, geranium and orris root add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. The base of patchouli, cedarwood, leathery notes and musk settles the scent into a woody, leathery ground.

Tubéreuse Manifeste

7.6

Evody · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Encens Pyro

6.9

Maison Incens · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Incens Encens Pyro is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, with a warm woody-spicy character that suggests fire. It opens with bergamot, spicy notes and a fire note. The heart brings together frankincense, honey, cedarwood, iris and jasmine, with the floral side sitting quietly beneath the smoky resin. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and leathery notes sweeten and soften it, drying down powdery and warm. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most recommend autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear are the most common picks. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Maison Incens Ambre Ayanna and Amouage Interlude Black Iris have a close profile.

Purple Sequins

7.2

Talbot Runhof · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Talbot Runhof Purple Sequins is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that sets rose, jasmine and leathery notes over black pepper and frankincense. It opens spicy and resinous with black pepper and frankincense. Rose and jasmine carry the floral heart, with a leathery edge, and myrrh, patchouli, vanilla and amber sweeten the base into something powdery, creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter close behind, and pick leisure and daily wear most often. The Merchant Of Venice Venezia Essenza pour Femme and Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin have a close profile.