The Perfume Library

Sofron

7.2

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sofron is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, whether daily or at leisure. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though from a small number of votes. It leans somewhat feminine in character, but a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens with neroli and Lebanon cedar. The heart brings apricot, nutmeg and green apple, so the fruit sweetness is checked by spice. The base of myrrh, patchouli and sandalwood sets it on a warm, woody footing.

Ghazal

8.0

House of Matriarch · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

House of Matriarch Ghazal is a woody, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Built from frankincense, Lebanon cedar, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood, it has a woody, spicy character as a whole. The resinous and smoky side leads, with earthy and animal tones adding depth. Serge Lutens Serge noire and Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea have a close profile.

Cedar Essence

6.8

Ferrari · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ferrari Cedar Essence is a fresh, woody fragrance for men that sets grapefruit, bergamot and peppermint against cedar and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and business settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It opens on orange, grapefruit, lime and bergamot, with ginger and peppermint adding cool spice. The heart brings marine notes, watermelon, cardamom and lavender for an aquatic, fruity feel. Lebanon cedar, patchouli, coffee bean and amber settle the base into a sweet, woody finish. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Sport and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy (Cologne) have a close profile.

Bois Précieux et Épices

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand Bois Précieux et Épices is a unisex scent that links a fresh, fruity opening to a spicy, woody and earthy body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer the least chosen season. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it sits comfortably in an office too. It leans neither masculine nor feminine, staying somewhere in between. French apple, Egyptian lemon and Sicilian bergamot give a cool, fruity start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, clove, pepper and Java patchouli bring the spice forward. Lebanon cedar, oakmoss and musk leave a creamy, earthy woodiness underneath. Olibere Le Jardin de la Reine and Sana Jardin Incense Water have a close profile.

Pauline

7.8

Rancé 1795

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rancé 1795 Pauline opens with cotton flower, ylang-ylang and Sicilian orange, a fresh, floral and green scent for women that has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Fresh cotton flower and orange lead at the start, while ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. The heart holds Indian patchouli, white Grasse rose and hooded violet. In the base, tonka bean and Siam benzoin sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, powdery finish, with Lebanon cedar giving a light woody ground. Nobile 1942 Casta Diva (Eau de Parfum) and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

Malatesta

7.4

V Canto · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

V Canto Malatesta is a unisex scent that opens on mandarin and iris and moves into leather, lavender and oud, its floral, sweet side balanced by a woody, leathery base. The top is Calabrian mandarin orange, Sicilian orange and two kinds of iris. In the heart, pink pepper, jasmine and Italian lavender mix with Tuscan leather and Lebanon cedar. The base holds Indian patchouli, musk, oud and vanilla, and the dry-down settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. Simone Andreoli Criminal Lipstick and Gisada Ambassadora have a close profile.

Scuderia Ferrari - Scuderia (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Ferrari · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari - Scuderia Eau de Toilette opens with Sicilian lemon, Provençal lavender and mint, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and business settings; sport is a fair choice too, while night-time use is less common. It reads as masculine. Fresh, aquatic and citrus accords dominate, with a fruity, sweet side and green mandarin among the top notes. Black tea, cardamom and black pepper add spice in the heart, and the dry-down settles into gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk, woody and soft. Versace Versace pour Homme Dylan Blue and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Avant Le Jour

7.8

Rancé 1795 · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rancé 1795 Avant Le Jour is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, sweet and powdery body. Mandarin orange, mint and violet absolute give the first moments a bright, cool feel. In the heart, jasmine, pomegranate and orris concrete bring out the floral and fruity side, while Lebanon cedar and gaiac wood form a woody frame. In the base, benzoin, amber and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, and Yemenite frankincense leaves a faintly smoky trace. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) and Christina Aguilera Infinite Xtina have a close profile.

Rosa Galore

7.5

Attar Collection · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar Collection Rosa Galore is a women's perfume that sets a fresh, floral character on a sweet, powdery base. It opens with currant, Damask rose and violet, which read fresh and floral. The heart brings Lebanon cedar, lily of the valley and caramel, mixing a woody line with a light sweetness. The base of white musk and Bourbon vanilla leaves it creamy, powdery and soft, with a spicy touch in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, and most give longevity a high rating, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Iris Poudre by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta have a close profile.

Lyncis

8.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Lyncis is a unisex scent where citrus, rose and sandalwood lead, fresh at first and then floral and woody. It opens with bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit for brightness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and iris bring a floral, powdery softness. The base carries sweet tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar, with musk and oak moss adding an animal depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few voters have rated it. It sits comfortably on both men and women.

Leon

7.9

V Canto · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

V Canto Leon is a unisex fragrance that opens with a fresh floral burst of Mexican tuberose, Calabrian mandarin and Bulgarian rose, then turns sweeter with coconut and vanilla. The opening pairs tuberose, mandarin, rose and Sicilian grapefruit, so the florals come with a citrus lift. The heart adds Italian peach, magnolia, Thai coconut, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac, giving it a soft, fruity side. In the base, Tuscan birch, maple wood, musk, cedar and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a woody, sweet footing, with the green and fresh accords still showing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat that as a rough guide. Its unisex profile suits men and women alike. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile and Fueguia 1833 Malena have a close profile.

Teia

7.8

Giardino Benessere

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Teia is a unisex scent that sets woody, resinous and leathery tones over a sweet, spicy body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage is also good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. There is not enough information to place it in a particular season or occasion, and it sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with ambergris, Guatemala cardamom, Haitian vetiver and Bulgarian lavender, a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla, Omani frankincense, Tuscan leather and Laotian oud bring a gourmand, resinous warmth, and the base of musk, patchouli, saffron and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody finish. The Merchant Of Venice Secret Rose and M. Micallef Vanille Patchouli have a close profile.

Agape

7.4

V Canto · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Agape opens with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange and Italian chocolate, then turns sweet with tonka bean, vanilla and sugar cane in a unisex scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women, as a unisex scent. The top is bright with bergamot, orange and lemon, while the chocolate sweetens it quietly from behind. Towards the heart, tonka bean, vanilla, patchouli and sugar cane come forward, and the scent leans fruity and powdery. Cedar, sandalwood and oak moss set a woody base underneath. Rosso Pompei and Bianca Pura have a close profile.

Sign of Times

7.4

Wide Society · 2018

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Wide Society Sign of Times is a unisex scent built around grapefruit, amber and cashmere wood, mixing citrus freshness with a woody, resinous warmth that suits evenings and nights out. Grapefruit gives the scent a bright citrus edge, while sage and frankincense add a spicy, resinous and slightly smoky tone. Amber and musk bring a sweet, creamy softness, and cashmere wood and Lebanon cedar frame it in wood. A synthetic sheen runs through it as well. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure, daily wear and business also get votes. It reads balanced between masculine and feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Noème Kalahari have a close profile.

Menestrello

7.5

V Canto · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

V Canto Menestrello is a unisex fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant and cranberry on a woody base of Cambodian oud and Lebanon cedar. It opens with bright, fruity blackcurrant and cranberry, softened by ambergris and Philippine elemi. In the heart, benzoin and Italian lavender lead while Cambodian oud adds a spicy, woody depth. The base settles into Lebanon cedar, musk and Indian patchouli, with floral and green touches sitting behind a sweet woodiness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads balanced enough to suit both women and men. V Canto Arsenico and Areej Le Doré Campucha have a close profile.

Captain Molyneux (1975) (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Molyneux · 1975

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molyneux Captain Molyneux is a fresh, spicy and smoky men's fragrance, a fougère built from green and woody tones. It has been discontinued. Ceylonese cinnamon and Zanzibar clove give it a spicy warmth, while thyme, rosemary and Provençal lavender add an aromatic, green streak. Scots pine and Lebanon cedar bring a resinous woodiness, and Bourbon vetiver with Indian sandalwood settles it on a dry, smoky base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the sample is small, so this view rests on few votes. With its classic fougère character and masculine bearing, it suits everyday wear. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Police Original have a close profile.

Dragon's Blood

8.0

Heretic · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Heretic Dragon's Blood is a spicy, resinous unisex scent built around dragon's blood, oud and May rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are tentative. The woody, earthy, oriental character reads unisex. The top carries coriander, Lebanon cedar, rosewood and Omani frankincense, while May rose and dragon's blood form the heart. Oud, patchouli and benzoin settle underneath. It smells spicy, resinous and earthy, with the rose softening the middle. Its profile is close to Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Crassna Aoud and Demeter Fragrance Library Oud.

Rosa Dorotea

8.1

Giardino Benessere · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giardino Benessere Rosa Dorotea is a fresh, fruity floral built around tea rose, red rose and melon, described as unisex. It opens with tea rose, melon and blackcurrant, and the accords read fresh, citrusy and green. In the heart, red rose, lily, iris and magnolia form the floral core, while green tea and passion fruit soften it with green and fruity touches. The base of Lebanon cedar, white musk and ambergris gives it a calm, creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and the fresh character suits easy everyday wear. La Rive Hello Beauty and Nuxe Prodigieux Floral - Le Parfum have a close profile.

Awake

6.8

Nōse

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nōse Awake is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that pairs the chill of fir and black spruce with woody Lebanon cedar and blue cypress. The top notes of fir and black spruce open it cool and forest-like. In the heart, Lebanon cedar and blue cypress build a woody frame, while spicy, resinous and earthy accords push it towards a dry, faintly smoky feel. The base of musk and ambergris leaves a soft, slightly sweet and synthetic-leaning finish. Andrea Maack Birch and Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon have a close profile.

Giullare

7.2

V Canto · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Giullare is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, powdery and creamy texture. Calabrian bergamot, Italian kelp and Guatemala coffee sit side by side in the top, with Bourbon vanilla adding sweetness over that coolness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and peach bring a soft floral and fruity feel, while thyme and rosemary add a spicy edge. The base rests on Lebanon cedar, myrrh and musk for a woody, creamy floor, and Turkish caramel and pineapple keep the sweetness going. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads equally well on men and women, and its sweet, fresh character suits everyday wear. Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama and Tiziana Terenzi Leo have a close profile.

Dasos

9.0

Giardino Benessere · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Giardino Benessere Dasos is a unisex fragrance that opens with nutmeg, lavender and saffron and deepens into oud and patchouli, its floral and sweet side resting on a woody, earthy body. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. With no gender lean, it reads comfortably on men and women alike. It begins with nutmeg, Italian lavender, saffron and thyme. Patchouli, vetiver, oak and cedar then build a woody frame in the heart. In the base, Cambodian oud, frankincense, ebony, ambergris and oakmoss close it out with an earthy, sweet warmth. Fort & Manlé V for Vetiver and Salt & Stone Saffron & Cedar have a close profile.

Isotta

6.0

V Canto · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

V Canto Isotta is a floral, sweet unisex scent in which Bulgarian rose, jasmine absolute and Bourbon vanilla take the lead. It opens with Italian lemon, Sicilian grapefruit, eucalyptus and Japanese shiso, giving a bright, slightly green start. The heart is built on Bulgarian rose, African geranium and jasmine absolute, which set the floral character. In the base, musk, Lebanon cedar, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and Tuscan leather settle it into a sweet, spicy and woody finish, with a synthetic edge among the accords. A close profile is shared by Charlotte Tilbury Love Frequency and Thomas Kosmala Light of Grace.

Marte Arte (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Battistoni

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Battistoni Marte Arte Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens on the green notes of davana, hazelnut leaf and violet leaf; it has been discontinued. The top notes of davana, hazelnut leaf and violet leaf give a green, fresh start. In the heart, honeysuckle, hawthorn, elemi resin and pepper add a soft floral touch with a spicy, resinous edge. The base of musk, ambrette seed, Lebanon cedar and teakwood settles it on a woody, slightly smoky footing, while the fruity and sweet tones stay in the background. Battistoni Marte Arte (Aprés Rasage) and V Canto Arsenico have a close profile.

Almah Parfums 1948

Green · Spicy · Woody