The Perfume Library

Aoud Greedy

6.9

Montale · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Montale Aoud Greedy is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Amber, patchouli and liquorice form its backbone, while gourmand notes and white musk soften the sweetness and vetiver adds a dry, woody edge. The overall impression is oriental: spicy, resinous and heavily sugared, with a faint citrus brightness running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for nights out, evenings and leisure time. Masculine and feminine character votes come out close together. Montale White Aoud and Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition have a similar profile.

Tobacco 01

8.1

Swiss Arabian · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a fruity, gourmand warmth. It opens with plum, apple and pink pepper; liquorice and cumin give that fruity start a spicy edge. The heart is built around amber, patchouli and labdanum. In the base, tobacco, vanilla and honey sweeten things, while sandalwood, musk and cashmere soften it into a creamy bed. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though modern and feminine votes are also there. Its profile is close to Kerosene Fields of Rubus and Parfums de Marly Carlisle.

Métaboles - Expressioniste

7.6

YS Uzac · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

YS Uzac Métaboles - Expressioniste opens with bergamot, tomato leaf and galbanum in a green, fresh unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Ivy joins the top, so the opening is sharp and green. In the heart, curly mint, geranium, black pepper and clove add a spicy lift, while liquorice softens the sweetness. The base of white musk, sandalwood, amber and labdanum settles into a warm, resinous floor. A fougère and floral side shows through the accords too. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Scent Trunk Cocktail Herbal and Molinard Molinard Homme I have a close profile.

Dilema

7.7

Adi ale Van · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Adi ale Van Dilema is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with saffron and bergamot, with myrrh absolute and liquorice at the heart. Papyrus, black leather, patchouli and woody notes make up the base. The scent is spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky, with a leathery edge. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Burberry Antique Oak have a close profile.

Purple Heart V.5

7.4

Map of the Heart · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Map of the Heart Purple Heart V.5 is a perfume for women that sets dark fruit and flowers against smoky, sweet depths. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also gets worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. It opens with black cherry and black plum, which give a fruity sweetness. The heart brings violet, purple rose and liquorice, and the floral side is kept in check by a spicy, faintly smoky tone. In the base, ink, tonka bean, Australian sandalwood, vanilla and amber dry down woody and resinous. D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout and Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood have a close profile.

Fuel for Life Unlimited

7.3

Diesel · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diesel Fuel for Life Unlimited is a women's fragrance that sets citrus and fruit freshness against a floral, lightly sweet base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind, and they place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. The top opens with lemon, guava and mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. The heart brings lily, tuberose, jasmine, aloe vera and liquorice, a floral side with sweet, faintly spicy touches. Sandalwood and musk soften the base with a woody warmth.

Decibel

6.5

Azzaro · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Azzaro Decibel is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral and woody character with spicy and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It suits daily wear and evenings out, and most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. It opens with aldehydes and green mandarin orange. In the heart, frankincense, liquorice and violet come forward. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody ground. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Hypnotic Poison (2014) (Eau de Parfum).

Be Tempted

6.8

DKNY · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

DKNY Be Tempted is a floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, gourmand streak; it has been discontinued. The top opens with blackcurrant bud, red fruits, apple and lemon, while liquorice adds a spicy edge. Violet, rose and orange blossom shape the floral heart. The base of Indonesian patchouli, myrrh and vanilla turns it sweeter and gives it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads as feminine and modern. Hackett Absolute and Mugler La Rose Angel have a close profile.

Play It Sexy (2010) (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Playboy · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Playboy Play It Sexy is a women's Eau de Toilette that pairs a fresh, floral core with a fruity, sweet warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters suggest it across all four seasons in similar shares, with fall, winter and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, and many as modern. The top notes of pink pepper, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange give a fresh, lightly spicy opening. The heart holds liquorice, jasmine tea and blossoms. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody softness.

Hazz

8.0

Régalien

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Régalien Hazz is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. It opens with orange, lemon and grapefruit, a fruity, sparkling start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, mimosa, tonka bean and liquorice add a floral, lightly spicy softness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute, caramel and praliné settles into something sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though it is unisex. Kerosene Unknown Pleasures and Franck Boclet Vanille have a close profile.

Sana

8.2

Blend Oud · 2016

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Blend Oud Sana is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, gourmand vanilla and caramel base, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Lavender, blood orange and bergamot give it a bright, fruity start. At the heart, liquorice, cinnamon and jasmine turn it spicy and powdery. The base of vanilla, musk and caramel leaves a creamy, sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for leisure and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, but it is a unisex scent that wears comfortably on anyone. Oakcha Italian Cello and The Dua Brand Caramel Delight have a close profile.

Vanille Orientale

6.9

Les Senteurs Gourmandes

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Orientale is a sweet, gourmand scent with a spicy, powdery and creamy vanilla character. It opens with liquorice, aniseed and orange, which give a sugared, spiced start. Caramel sits in the heart and softens the scent, while musk and vanilla stay in the base. The oriental side is balanced by a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring further back and summer rarely chosen. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also for evenings and the office. Though unisex, voters tend to read it as feminine. Al Haramain Dhahab and Profumum Roma Confetto have a close profile.

Cream Velvet

8.4

Khadlaj · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Khadlaj Cream Velvet is a sweet, creamy gourmand for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, while spring and summer trail behind. It is suggested most for leisure, nights out and evenings, and less for the office. It opens with butter, caramel and liquorice, a sweet, buttery start. Jasmine, honey and tonka bean soften it in the heart, and vanilla, musk and amber settle at the base. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and creamy. Maison Asrar Vanilla Voyage and Arabiyat Nyla Vani-Elle have a close profile.

Gold Myrrh Absolute

8.3

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Gold Myrrh Absolute is a unisex scent led by Namibian myrrh and vanilla, sweetened by cocoa and liquorice. It opens with black pepper and immortelle, a spicy, slightly dry start. Cocoa and liquorice bring out the gourmand side in the heart, and the base of Namibian myrrh and vanilla settles into a creamy, resinous, smoky warmth. The overall impression is sweet, woody and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Zara Bohemian Oud and Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Veilchen

7.4

Harry Lehmann

Floral · Green · Fruity

Harry Lehmann Veilchen is a floral, green women's fragrance built around powdery violet, and most voters place it in spring and fall. Violet sits at the centre; raspberry adds a fruity sweetness, while liquorice brings a faintly spicy depth. A green freshness runs beneath the floral heart, and a powdery, creamy texture softens the whole. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and fall lead, with summer not far behind, and it is tied about equally to leisure, evening and business wear. Most see it as feminine, and some call it classic. Frau Tonis Parfum № 37 Veilchen and Goutal La Violette have a close profile.

Royal Bourbon

8.1

Plume Impression · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Plume Impression Royal Bourbon is a unisex scent that ties the spice of pepper, liquorice and cinnamon to the sweet warmth of tobacco, caramel and rum. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out best. On character, feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. It opens with pepper, liquorice, ginger and cinnamon, spicy and lightly sweet. Toward the heart, tobacco, leather, caramel and rum come forward and the scent turns gourmand and smoky. Vanilla, amber, cedarwood and benzoin soften it at the base, drying down woody and oriental. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Zara TOB/03 Tabac-Treasure have a close profile.

Trastevere

7.2

Pantheon · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pantheon Trastevere is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, built around the soft gourmand pairing of vanilla and caramel. It opens with vanilla and liquorice; the heart brings caramel and jasmine, sweetening the vanilla further, and the base closes with davana and chestnut cream for a creamy warmth. Floral and fruity touches stay inside the sweetness, while spicy and powdery shades soften it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Fueguia 1833 Amalia Gourmand and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Grasse - Fleur de Provence

7.6

Birkholz · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Birkholz Grasse - Fleur de Provence is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring leads the season votes, with fall and summer close behind and winter trailing. It suits leisure and daily wear best, and also gets picked for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with elemi resin, liquorice, blackberry and violet. Rose, red thyme and patchouli form the heart. Vetiver, leather, musk and amber carry the base, settling into a woody, spicy and slightly leathery finish.

Scotch Peat

7.5

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Scotch Peat is a unisex scent that pairs an earthy, smoky character with a sweet warmth. Hay absolute, peat, smoke and oak barrel form its dry, woody, slightly leathery frame. Honey, tonka bean and dried fruits soften and sweeten that edge, while labdanum adds a resinous warmth. The green and spicy side, from artemisia and cassia, stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear, and many voters read it as masculine. Bottega Veneta pour Homme Parfum and Pineward Eldritch have a close profile.

Effusion Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Iceberg · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Iceberg Effusion Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly aquatic men's scent that opens with black pepper, aniseed and grapefruit; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak; most voters call it masculine, and some find it modern. It opens with the spice of black pepper and aniseed alongside the brightness of grapefruit, lime and apple. In the heart, white freesia, rose and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base rests on liquorice, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and musk, which give it a woody footing. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Canvas

6.1

Der Duft · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Der Duft Canvas is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the usual settings. They read it as equally masculine and feminine. The scent as a whole is fresh, floral and green. Rose, peony and geranium carry the floral side, while green apple, raspberry and rhubarb add fruit. Honey and liquorice sweeten it, pink pepper and basil bring a spicy, green edge, and vetiver and patchouli give it an earthy base.

Mango Ice

8.0

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gulf Orchid Mango Ice is a unisex fruity scent that opens on mango, lemon and ginger and turns sweeter towards vanilla and caramel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It doesn't settle on masculine or feminine, as votes are spread across both. The top notes of mango, lemon, ginger and rhubarb give a fresh, citrusy start. The heart brings violet, jasmine and liquorice, keeping the floral side soft. In the base, vanilla, caramel and musk leave a creamy, sweet finish. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords lead.

Hajj Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

soOud · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

soOud Hajj Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around star anise, osmanthus and candied mandarin orange. The notes read as one blend: candied mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright, fruity freshness, while osmanthus adds a soft floral touch. Star anise, ginger and liquorice bring a spicy, gourmand warmth, and patchouli, vetiver and tolu balm settle it on a woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. About half of voters read it as feminine. Two perfumes with a close profile are soOud Hajj Parfum Nektar and Nina Ricci Ricci Ricci.

Delapure

8.1

Birkholz · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Delapure is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity opening against a sweet, gourmand and powdery texture. Rose, almond, aniseed and plum lead at the top, while freesia, cistus and liquorice in the heart bring a spicy, lightly sweet turn. The base of tobacco, vanilla, cashmere and orcanox closes it with a creamy, oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as readily as daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together.