The Perfume Library

Poivre Sacré

7.5

Caron · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Caron Poivre Sacré is a spicy, resinous and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, night out and evening wear get almost equal shares. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves comfortably between the two. The notes read as one whole: Madagascar pepper, cumin, saffron and nutmeg build the spice, while frankincense, labdanum absolute and patchouli settle it onto a resinous, earthy base. Rose absolute and gaiac wood add a floral, smoky softness, and a sweet, oriental warmth lingers behind.

Aura Celeste

6.1

Vivamor Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Vivamor Parfums Aura Celeste is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with sweet spice, and it suits fall and winter, leisure hours and evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also fits the office and everyday use. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and it reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with Florida grapefruit, Spanish lemon and Calabrian bergamot in a fresh, sharp citrus layer. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Brazilian rosewood, Guatemala cardamom and Madagascar pepper add a spicy, woody warmth. The base of Indian frankincense, amber, Bourbon vanilla and Tibetan musk settles it into a creamy, sweet finish.

Lover

7.1

The Maker · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Maker Lover is a floral and fruity unisex scent that opens with fig and Madagascar pepper, then softens into cedarwood, jasmine sambac and suede. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It reads as unisex, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. The top pairs fig, Madagascar pepper, vanilla and gurjum balsam, giving a sweet, spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood, jasmine sambac, narcissus and suede join floral notes to a soft, woody texture. The base of vetiver, oud, musk and Indian sandalwood dries down on a woody footing. Gypsy Perfume A Eugene Tale and Xerjoff 400 have a close profile.

Flora by Gucci 1966

7.9

Gucci · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Flora by Gucci 1966 is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with bergamot and Madagascar pepper and settles into peony, rose, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters choose it most for daytime and leisure, with office and evening wear close behind. It reads feminine. Bergamot and pepper give a bright start with a light spice. Peony and rose turn the heart powdery, sweet and floral. Patchouli and vetiver lay a woody base, softened by musk, while chypre and oriental touches stay in the background. Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli and Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame have a close profile.

Rose Ivoire de Caron

7.4

Caron · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Caron Rose Ivoire de Caron is a unisex floral that sets Turkish rose on a spicy, powdery base, with a fresh, green edge. The scent centres on Turkish rose and Indian jasmine sambac absolute, softened by orris concrete into something powdery and creamy. Pink pepper, Madagascar pepper and white pepper add a spicy warmth, while ambrette seed and white musk tone down the sweetness and leave a clean trail. The overall feel is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Longevity and projection are moderate. Voters place it most often in leisure time, nights out and the office, though daytime and evening wear are also suggested. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Its profile is close to Perfumer H Soap and Jimmy Choo Radiant Tuberose.

Aqua Vallis

8.3

My Exclusive Collection · 2018

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

My Exclusive Collection Aqua Vallis is a unisex scent that links a bright opening of pink pepper, cardamom and mandarin to a sweet, resinous base of vanilla, patchouli and labdanum; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin citrus sharpened by pink pepper and cardamom. In the heart, frankincense, Madagascar pepper and rose come forward. As it dries, patchouli, musk, vanilla and labdanum take over, and the scent turns sweet, creamy and powdery, with a faintly smoky, earthy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and about three quarters of voters find the staying power high, though the vote count is small. Its gourmand, oriental build suits men and women alike. Jovoy Psychédélique and Lanselle Pique have a close profile.

Magma

7.2

Andrea Maack · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Andrea Maack Magma is a smoky, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with Madagascar pepper, lemon and frankincense and deepens into saffron, rose and myrrh. The top pairs the sharp freshness of pepper and lemon with the resinous warmth of frankincense. In the heart, saffron, rose and myrrh build a spicy, oriental feel. The base of patchouli, suede and tonka bean leaves an earthy, leathery and woody ground, with a synthetic sheen running throughout. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It suits anyone who enjoys smoky, resinous scents, regardless of gender. Armani Privé Oud Royal and Amouage Purpose have a close profile.

Vetivera

8.0

Le Couvent · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Le Couvent Vetivera is a green, woody unisex scent built around Haitian vetiver and Madagascar pepper. It opens with a bright Italian bergamot. In the heart, Madagascar pepper and Haitian vetiver take over, giving it a spicy, earthy and green feel. American cedar carries the woody line into the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Voters choose it most for leisure and nights out, with business and daily wear close behind. It reads as a calm, gender-neutral vetiver. Its profile is close to Pure Presence Vetiver Absolute and Comme des Garçons Series 4: Cologne - Vettiveru.

Sauge

6.8

Headspace · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Headspace Sauge is a fresh, green unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure and everyday wear. It runs along a spicy, woody line. Madagascar pepper, cumin and cypriol bring coolness together with a dry warmth, while sandalwood and frankincense lay a smoky, earthy base. Cypress, geranium and clary sage carry the green, fougère side, and tonka bean softens the edges a little. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, it wears comfortably in summer too, and winter is chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with night-time well behind.

Othoniel Rosa

7.6

Diptyque · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Othoniel Rosa is a fresh, faintly smoky unisex scent that sets rose in a green, woody frame; it has been discontinued. Rose sits alongside Madagascar pepper and vetiver. The floral side is balanced by a green, spicy edge, while woody and smoky tones stay in the background. Akigalawood® and ambrette seed add a dry, soft depth to the mix. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters lean towards leisure and business wear, and also see it as an everyday scent. It gets some votes for evenings and nights out too. Perfumes with a close profile include Balenciaga Florabotanica and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose.

Beso Feliz

6.6

Beso Beach · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Beso Beach Beso Feliz is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and green, turns floral, spicy and a little sweet, and settles on a woody base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. Without a gender lean, it sits comfortably on both men and women. The top is rhubarb, blackcurrant, cannabis and pink pepper, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, Rose Essential™, French clary sage absolute, Madagascar pepper and hay absolute bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of musk, patchouli, Java vetiver and benzoin leaves a sweet, woody trail. Jacques Fath Red Shoes and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

602 Bois Narcotique Intense

7.5

Bon Parfumeur · 2024

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Un Peu Bizarre

7.9

Leykarar

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Leykarar Un Peu Bizarre is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity side with a powdery, creamy warmth, and it leans towards spring and autumn days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and daily wear the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent too. It opens with bergamot, Madagascar pepper and peony, where spice and a fresh floral note sit side by side. In the heart, violet, mimosa and acacia form a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of tobacco, vetiver, patchouli and musk adds a woody, sweet depth.

Kleopatra

7.9

ānti · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

ānti Kleopatra is a unisex scent where sweet, gourmand notes lead, with fresh and floral touches and a streak of spice. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt close by without filling the room. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on, and its unisex character suits anyone. It opens with almond milk, Madagascan cinnamon and Madagascar pepper, where spice meets a creamy sweetness. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine absolute and musk add a soft floral note. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, amberwood and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody warmth. Essential Garden Vanilla Bliss and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Iconique have a close profile.

212 VIP Men Wins

7.3

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Wins is a fresh, lightly sweet men's scent led by citrus and green tones. It opens with basil, yuzu and green mandarin orange, a bright, green start. Lavender and Madagascar pepper add a floral, spicy touch in the heart. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, while Haitian vetiver and leather ground it in a woody, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. It reads masculine. Trussardi My Land (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Powerful Black have a close profile.

Irish Coffee

7.6

Fragrance World · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Irish Coffee is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent led by coffee, caramel and cognac. It opens with davana and Madagascar pepper, then softens through rose, Irish coffee, rum absolute and lily of the valley. The base is dominated by caramel, Arabica coffee, vanilla and cognac, with oak wood and patchouli giving the sweetness a woody, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in the evening and night-out category, though daily and leisure wear follow close behind, and it is picked less often for the office. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rausch and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

Oro

8.0

Teatro Fragranze Uniche · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Teatro Fragranze Uniche Oro is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a spicy, green and woody base. It opens with pink pepper, Calabrian bergamot, clove and sage, which give a fresh, spicy start. White blossoms, linden tree and frangipani form the heart, softened by the green accord. The base of cedarwood, patchouli and amber settles into a woody, earthy dry-down. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though few votes back those ratings, so they are a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, with evening and business use close behind. Al Haramain Naeem and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.

Malagasy

7.6

Miller et Bertaux · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller et Bertaux Malagasy is a unisex fragrance built around cistus, Madagascar pepper and patchouli, with a fresh, citrusy and spicy character. Lemon, bergamot and orange give it a bright citrus front that stays tangled with spices throughout: pink pepper, nutmeg and clove add a warm, slightly sharp edge. Cedarwood and gaiac wood lay a woody base, moss and patchouli bring green, earthy tones, and cistus adds a resinous depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and evenings, with business and daily wear also in the mix. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with a green, woody character.

Legacy

8.2

Façonnable · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Façonnable Legacy is a men's fragrance that opens on grapefruit, mandarin orange and Madagascar pepper and settles into a woody sweetness of patchouli and amber. The opening is fresh and citrusy, with grapefruit and mandarin giving a fruity brightness and Madagascar pepper adding a light edge. In the heart, coriander, geranium and cinnamon build a spicy middle layer. Patchouli, cypriol and amber lead the base, and the scent dries down woody, sweet and warm. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the sample of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its mix of freshness and spicy sweetness suits everyday wear. Niche 4 All Vanilla Oud and Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée have a close profile.

Inconfessable

7.3

Wilgermain · 2020

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Wilgermain Inconfessable is a unisex fragrance led by spice and wood, with a fresh, sweet side. Its longevity and projection are both moderate: it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with Laotian red ginger, Madagascar pepper and Nepalese sichuan pepper, spicy and fresh. In the heart, Croatian coriander seed, Indonesian nutmeg and Sri Lankan cardamom sweeten the spice. The base of Bubinga wood, Singapore patchouli and Virginia cedar settles into a woody, earthy, slightly powdery finish.

Bois de Santal

8.3

Karl Lagerfeld · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Santal is a men's fragrance that sets a woody heart of sandalwood absolute and Palo Santo inside a spicy, sweet frame. Sage, Madagascar pepper and cypress open dry and peppery. Sandalwood absolute and Palo Santo then form the woody core. Tonka bean, sympep and amber sweeten the base and give it a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage both rate as moderate, though few voters have weighed in. Voters see it as good value. It is classed as masculine. The Merchant Of Venice Red Potion (Eau de Parfum) and Scentologia Ab.so.lute. have a close profile.

Vanilla Era (2023)

4.7

Boy Smells · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Woody

Boy Smells Vanilla Era is a sweet, woody unisex fragrance with a creamy, slightly powdery character built around vanilla absolute, coffee and amber. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single blend: vanilla absolute and coffee absolute carry the sweetness and creaminess, while black amber and frankincense add an oriental warmth. Saffron and Madagascar pepper draw a spiced edge, and cashmere wood and Indian papyrus lay a woody base. White tulip and beetroot give the sweetness a faintly earthy, powdery softness. Its sillage is rated weak, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin, though few people have voted, so that view is tentative. With its sweet, warm profile it suits cooler days better, and it works equally well on men and women.

Boy of June

6.5

Bibbi · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Bibbi Boy of June is a men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a fruity, spicy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling the room. There are no season or occasion votes, so little more can be said about when to wear it. The top opens with Madagascar pepper, Italian lemon and Italian bergamot, bright with a slight edge. The heart brings Somalian frankincense, Egyptian geranium and green apple, and the base settles on Indonesian patchouli, white leather and amber, adding a woody warmth. The overall impression is citrusy, floral and sweet. Memoize Temperantia and Tiziana Terenzi Gumìn have a close profile.

Oud Ghazal

8.0

Edeniste · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Edeniste Oud Ghazal is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity front with a smoky, leathery and resinous woodiness underneath. It reads as one piece: black cherry sweetness is spiced by cardamom and Madagascar pepper, while leather and oud add a smoky, oriental depth. Labdanum deepens the resinous warmth, Atlas cedar and vetiver lay a woody base, and musk softens the edges. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and suits both equally. Its profile is close to Clive Christian C: Woody Leather and Van Cleef & Arpels Orchid Leather.