The Perfume Library

Karíkia

8.5

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Angelos Créations Olfactives Karíkia is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a creamy, resinous, smoky feel that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure time. Blood orange and saffron open with a flash of brightness and spice. In the heart, tobacco, hinoki wood, Omani frankincense and nutmeg come forward. The base turns it sweeter and creamier through Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, hazelnut and beeswax. Eris Parfums Mx. and Kerosene Broken Theories have a close profile.

Max Richter 01

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2025

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Max Richter 01 is a green, smoky unisex scent that sets cumin, pimento and Madagascar pepper against the earthy woods of patchouli and vetiver. The top opens with cumin, Comorian ylang-ylang and Spanish cade juniper, and the heart carries the spice on through pimento, tagetes and Madagascar pepper. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and three different cedars, giving it a woody, resinous footing. Overall it reads green and smoky, far from sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and leisure and business are the most common occasions. Masculine and modern lead the character votes, though a fair share also call it feminine. Perfumer H Ink and Mendittorosa North have a close profile.

Mx.

7.9

Eris Parfums · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eris Parfums Mx. is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy core with animal, smoky and resinous depth, with a character that carries across the seasons. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though business and night-out use also get votes. Opinion splits between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with saffron, Ethiopian frankincense, Indian ginger and Madagascar pepper, spicy and resinous. In the heart, Australian sandalwood and Virginia cedar lay down a woody base. The dry-down brings Venezuelan cocoa, castoreum, Siam benzoin, Haitian vetiver, Russian birch tar and Indonesian patchouli, pulling the sweetness towards earthy, smoky ground. Eris Parfums Mxxx. and Angelos Créations Olfactives Karíkia have a close profile.

Adrenaline (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Enrique Iglesias · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Enrique Iglesias Adrenaline Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, sweet and leathery texture. Violet, citron and mandarin orange give the top a bright start. In the heart, saffron, Madagascar pepper and Pomarose® add spice and a fruity warmth. The base of roasted tonka bean, leather and cedarwood settles into a sweet, woody and slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits leisure, evening and daily wear. Half of voters call it masculine, and many also see it as modern. Rasasi Brilliant Silver and Gucci Eau de Parfum II have a close profile.

Swingfollies

8.1

My Exclusive Collection · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

My Exclusive Collection Swingfollies is a unisex scent that links a bright, spicy opening of Madagascar pepper and mandarin orange to the creamy sweetness of orange blossom. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and business. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The opening of mandarin orange and Madagascar pepper is citrusy and lightly spicy. Orange blossom in the heart adds a floral, fruity softness. Patchouli, vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and leave a powdery, creamy dry-down. Guerlain Bouquet de la Mariée (Eau de Parfum) and Elie Saab Le Parfum In White have a close profile.

Painter

9.0

Genyum · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Genyum Painter is a unisex scent built on Madagascar pepper, French brown algae and vetiver, with a fresh, aquatic and green character. The notes read as a single whole: the warmth of the pepper, the sea-like aquatic tone of the algae and the dry, woody greenness of vetiver blend together. Fresh and aquatic lead the accords, with a slightly synthetic brightness running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter stays in the background. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, and many see it as modern. Pantomime Act 5 and Davidoff Cool Water Oceanic Edition have a close profile.

Eau du Gouverneur / L'Homme

7.5

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Eau du Gouverneur / L'Homme is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days, rounded off with spice and wood. It opens with vervain, lemon and bergamot, a bright and green start. In the heart, pimento, nutmeg, pepper and clove add spicy warmth, while clary sage softens it. The base of Java vetiver, musk, Atlas cedar and tonka bean settles it into a balanced, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Its profile is close to Victor Victor Original (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B.

Figue Blanche

7.7

Versace · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Versace Figue Blanche is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and green tones lead, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens bright with mandarin orange, Italian bergamot and Madagascar pepper. In the heart, jasmine sambac, white fig and rose absolute add a soft floral and fruity layer. Texas cedar and ambrettolide leave a woody, clean base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Many read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Roads This Weekend and Lubin Mandarino have a close profile.

Frosted Flame

6.9

twentysecondofmay · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

twentysecondofmay Frosted Flame is a unisex scent that sets the softness of Bourbon vanilla and powdery notes against the warmth of cinnamon and oud. It opens with Bourbon vanilla, musk and powdery notes, while ylang-ylang, jasmine and Egyptian mimosa add a floral softness in the heart. The base of Madagascar pepper, cinnamon and Indonesian oud settles into a spicy, resinous and woody warmth. The overall impression is powdery, sweet and oriental. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it lasts a long time and is noticed around you. It sits in the middle between masculine and feminine. Memo Paris Amber and Annayake Miyako have a close profile.

Ruby Rouge / De Young Red

7.7

Ggema. · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ggema. Ruby Rouge / De Young Red is a women's fragrance that is fresh and floral, with a fruity sweetness kept in check by spice. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Fall and spring lead, summer follows closely, and winter trails. It is placed in evening and night-out wear as readily as in daytime and office use. Most voters find it feminine, with modern next. Orange, mandarin orange and bergamot open it brightly, while Madagascar pepper and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, jasmine, Gallic rose and raspberry bring a floral, fruity sweetness. Amber, sandalwood and musk leave a soft, woody base.

Bentley Infinite

7.5

Bentley · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley Infinite is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and fall days, at the office or in everyday wear. It opens with cedar leaf, citron and Provençal lavender, where the citrus and green accords give a bright start. The heart of geranium, Madagascar pepper and violet leaf turns floral and lightly spicy. Patchouli, ambergris and Haitian vetiver settle into a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a decent while without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear and business lead the occasions, while evening comes last. Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Très Fraîche and Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentrée have a close profile.

Mortel Noir

8.1

Trudon · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Trudon Mortel Noir is a unisex scent that links a spicy opening of Madagascar pepper, ginger and cardamom to a resinous, smoky depth of frankincense and myrrh. It opens fresh and spicy with pepper, ginger, bergamot and cardamom. In the heart, frankincense and Virginia cedar take over; in the base, myrrh, cedar, labdanum and benzoin settle it onto a resinous, woody foundation, with a green touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The character is unisex, and the woody, smoky build wears most comfortably in cooler weather. Liquides Imaginaires Sancti and Amouage Lineage have a close profile.

Burning Rose

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Burning Rose pairs Bulgarian rose absolute with Laotian cinnamon and Madagascar pepper, giving a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent. It opens with Madagascar pepper, ginger and Indonesian nutmeg, a warm spice start. At the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute and Laotian cinnamon take over, with the rose set in a sweet, oriental frame. The base of frankincense, labdanum and patchouli adds a smoky, resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters have scored them, so treat the figures as a rough guide. It suits those who like a warm, spiced rose, and it sits between masculine and feminine. Kenzo Encens Lumière and Dunhill Egyptian Smoke have a close profile.

Grande-Île

7.3

Nissaba · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nissaba Grande-Île is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spice, wood and a touch of smoke. Madagascar pepper, Madagascan pink pepper and Madagascan clove leaf give it a warm, spicy edge. Patchouli, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody, faintly smoky base, while Madagascar vanilla orchid softens it with a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Zara Supreme Vanilla and Initio Mystic Experience have a close profile.

Accord No. 05: White Pepper

6.7

Raer Scents · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Raer Scents Accord No. 05: White Pepper is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around Madagascan white pepper, patchouli and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Dry spice forms the backbone here: white pepper, pink pepper and clove. Patchouli, frankincense and myrrh lay a resinous, smoky floor beneath it, while tobacco and oakmoss add a leathery depth. Tangerine and bergamot lift the heavier texture a little. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring also named. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. PantaRei Darwish and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Cieli di Seta

7.0

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Salvatore Ferragamo Cieli di Seta is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with green and fruity touches, and it suits spring and summer days best. Madagascar pepper adds a light spark at the start. In the heart, silk and blueberry lead; green and floral accords keep the scent soft while the fruity sweetness stays in the background. Musk in the base settles everything onto a calm, clean footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daytime wear lead, while evening and night out are chosen far less. Loewe Solo Ella Elixir and Yves Saint Laurent Lavallière have a close profile.

Radanfor

8.5

Loumari · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Loumari Radanfor is a unisex scent that opens with Madagascar pepper, cardamom and pink pepper, then deepens through iris, frankincense and myrrh into something sweet, spicy and resinous. Radanfor's longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with most voters giving high marks to each, though the number of votes is still small. It is made for both men and women, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion has emerged yet. The peppers and cardamom set a dry, sharp spice at the start. In the heart, iris brings a powdery softness, frankincense a smoky, resinous depth, orange blossom a sweet brightness and juniper a woody lift. The base settles into a creamy, gourmand warmth of myrrh, musk and vanilla. Bon Parfumeur 302 Ambre Iris Santal and Olfactory Lab Vanilla have a close profile.

Crystal Incense

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Crystal Incense is a unisex scent that ties a fresh opening of citrus and spice to a woody, resinous and lightly smoky base. Grapefruit, ginger and Madagascar pepper open it bright and sharp, with a slightly fruity edge. In the heart, cardamom, frankincense and Atlas cedar turn that spice into a woody warmth. Siam benzoin, patchouli and musk soften the base and leave a dry, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall without ruling out winter or summer, and they wear it for leisure, business and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Kerosene Wood Haven and Perfumer H Atlas have a close profile.

Nous sommes amants. M.D.

7.7

d'Orsay · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

d'Orsay Nous sommes amants. M.D. is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green and settles into a woody, lightly powdery tone, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer months. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is suggested mostly for daily, leisure and business settings. The top notes of Peruvian pink pepper, Madagascar pepper, bamboo and juniper berry give a spicy, green opening. Palo Santo sits in the heart; in the base, sandalwood, leather, nagarmotha and Virginia cedar build a woody floor, softened by musk and ambergris. Its profile is close to Lalique White and Prada Infusion de Gingembre.

Be Mine

7.1

By Terry · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

By Terry Be Mine is a sweet-leaning women's fragrance that links a fresh, fruity opening to a floral, spicy and leathery body, and it sits closest to fall and winter evenings. Raspberry and Madagascar pepper open with sweet fruit met by a light spice. In the heart, Damask rose absolute, iris and Damask rose form a floral centre. Indonesian patchouli, leather and saffron carry the base into an oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. It shares a close profile with Louis Vuitton Mille Feux and Molton Brown Rose Dunes.

Figuier

7.7

Fragonard · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Figuier is a fresh, green floral for women, with a fruity, creamy side softened by a touch of sweetness. It opens with Indian cardamom, Madagascar pepper and Italian bergamot, giving a clean, lightly spiced freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang and fig blossom push it towards a green floral character. White musk and fig wood in the base leave a soft, creamy trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. It suits anyone looking for something easy and light for daytime. Régalien Nazen and Ormaie 32° have a close profile.

Carine

8.2

Carine Roitfeld · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carine Roitfeld Carine is a fresh, green, chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that sets jasmine, rose and gardenia against cardamom, pink pepper and vetiver. The flowers sit alongside spices: cardamom, Madagascar pepper and pink pepper add a warm bite, while jasmine and gardenia soften it. Patchouli and vetiver build an earthy base, and cashmeran and white amber round it off. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with leisure and business the most common settings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa and Hermès Amazone (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bonne Chauffe

7.9

Frapin · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Frapin Bonne Chauffe is a unisex fragrance suited to evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy character set against a woody, smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to evening and night-out wear, while leisure and daily use come well behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with davana and Madagascar pepper, a spicy, slightly fruity start. In the heart, plum, bran absolute and oak wood take over, and the sweetness that begins here carries through the whole scent. In the base, Siam benzoin adds resinous warmth, while Virginia cedar, Java vetiver and patchouli leave an earthy, smoky woodiness as it dries.

Be Exceptional Gold

7.6

S.T. Dupont · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional Gold is a men's fragrance that opens with Egyptian geranium, Madagascar pepper and mandarin orange and settles onto a woody base of cedarwood and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and fruity from geranium and mandarin, with Madagascar pepper adding spice. In the heart, cedarwood, Abrialis lavender and Pomarose® bring a soft floral, sweet note. The base of Indonesian patchouli, amyris and Ambermax® leaves a warm, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's scent. For a similar profile, Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso and OrkusOdes Herakles are close matches.