The Perfume Library

Kelantan

8.8

Agar Aura

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agar Aura Kelantan is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, best suited to those who like warm, dense scents, especially on cooler-season evenings. Kelantan has very strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It is unisex, though votes tilt it towards the masculine side. Cinnamon and vanilla give it a sweet, spicy warmth. Propolis and tea pull that sweetness towards a dry, resinous side, while Malayan oud adds a woody, smoky depth. A creamy texture softens the whole.

Oud Sultani: Brunei Kynam

8.7

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Brunei Kynam is a unisex scent that sets oud resin and three different ouds against rose, orris root and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Burmese, Brunei and Malayan oud build a resinous, smoky, earthy backbone. Rose and orris root bring the floral side, Bourbon vanilla adds sweetness, and castoreum lends an animal warmth. Spicy and creamy touches give it a dense oriental feel. Oud Sultani: Surira and Oud Sultani Terengganu from the same line have a close profile.

Rose Oud

7.5

Illuminum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Illuminum Rose Oud is a floral, woody unisex scent that puts Moroccan rose and Malayan oud at the centre. It opens with basil, jasmine and coriander seed, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, Moroccan rose and geranium carry the floral side, while castoreum, patchouli and Malayan oud settle it onto a woody, animalic, oriental base. A sweet, powdery softness stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as a unisex scent. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Collection and Miro Salsa have a close profile.

Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs Papua, Indonesian and Burmese oud with jasmine and rose, giving it a woody, resinous and smoky character. Oud runs through the whole scent, from several origins: Papua, Indonesian, Burmese, Sumatran, Cambodian and Malayan. Jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while orris root and violet leaf bring a powdery edge. Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk pull it towards a creamy, sweet side, and castoreum and ambergris add depth. The fruity and aquatic accords stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer chosen less often. It suits anyone after a dense, full oud, whatever their gender.

Purple Kinam (Pure Parfum)

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ensar Oud Purple Kinam is a unisex scent that pairs rose and oud with mushrooms, tobacco and patchouli, sitting between floral and woody. Its notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one piece: rose, Turkish rose and May rose give a floral frame, while Burmese, Chinese and Malayan oud, patchouli and vetiver add a woody, earthy weight. Raspberry and strawberry bring a fruity sweetness, and blue lotus and mimosa soften the florals; the spicy, smoky and leathery accords make it darker rather than fresh. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. They lean towards autumn and winter, with spring also well represented and summer a minority. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it wears comfortably either way. Purple Kinam (2025) and Ensar Oud Hajar Aswad have a close profile.

Musc Gardénia: Berke Khan

7.9

Ensar Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ensar Oud Musc Gardénia: Berke Khan is a floral, resinous unisex scent in which orange blossom, jasmine and oud meet honeyed sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with rosemary, honey and pink pepper. The heart brings orange blossom, jasmine, mimosa and frangipani, forming a floral core. In the base, sandalwood, oud and musk turn creamy and animal-warm, with sweet, spicy and woody accords rounding it out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out more than the office.

Tigerwood Royale

9.3

Ensar Oud

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ottoman Ambergris: Oud Royale Absolu

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris: Oud Royale Absolu is a unisex fragrance that layers several kinds of oud with ambergris, rose and vanilla into a woody, resinous, smoky character. The notes read as one whole. Borneo, Papua, Vietnamese and Chinese oud form a woody, smoky backbone, which Peru balsam and Bourbon vanilla sweeten. Rose, osmanthus and mimosa add a soft floral side, while black tea and blond tobacco bring a dry, spicy edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It suits those who like dense, heavy scents on either gender. Ensar Oud Ottoman Ambergris Assam Sultan and Xerjoff More Than Words have a close profile.

Kinam Rouge (Pure Parfum)

7.7

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge (Pure Parfum) is a unisex scent led by Vietnamese and Malayan oud, myrrh and patchouli, with a strong floral and spicy side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. Leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as masculine and classic, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with grapefruit, red mandarin orange and Virginia cedar. In the heart, jasmine, rose, henna, saffron and carnation build a floral, spicy body. The base of oud, myrrh, patchouli, black ambergris and Bourbon vanilla adds a smoky, resinous, leathery and animalic warmth. Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge: Saigon and Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge Ghalia have a close profile.

Fleur de Oud

7.7

Katana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Fleur de Oud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the warmth of oud, leather and tobacco; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most of those who rated its lasting power say it stays on the skin for a long time. It reads unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Lemon, green mandarin orange and jasmine give a fresh, floral opening. In the heart, Malayan and Thai oud, rose otto, leather and peach come forward, and the base of caramel, amber, tobacco and fruit chewing gum adds a sweet, resinous warmth. The animal and leathery tones balance the fresh citrus side.

Jamaican Ambergris: Purple Sultani

9.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Jamaican Ambergris: Purple Sultani is a unisex scent where a floral, sweet core is softened by woody, powdery and creamy tones. The notes read as one blend: jasmine sambac, Georgian rose and frangipani carry the floral side, while Bourbon vanilla and Peru balsam deepen the sweetness. Oud, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris add a woody depth, and the aquatic and fruity accords keep that sweet body from turning heavy. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters score the scent highly, though they rate its value for money more modestly. It suits anyone who wants a rich, lasting fragrance, regardless of gender. Ensar Oud Jamaican Ambergris and Ensar Oud Blue Wave have a close profile.

Yloud-Yloud

8.1

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oud SQ (Pure Parfum)

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud SQ (Pure Parfum) pairs Burmese, Sumatran, Malayan and Borneo oud with castoreum and tobacco, making a woody, smoky, resinous unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and almost none choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outings close behind. It opens with rosewood, cubeb and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, Burmese oud and rose absolute add a soft floral touch. The base settles into several oud types, castoreum and tobacco, giving an animalic, earthy, smoky depth.

Oud Sultani: Surira

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira is a unisex scent that pairs Sri Lankan and Malayan oud with oud resin, rose and jasmine. Woody, resinous and smoky tones lead, while rose and jasmine soften the floral side. Tonkin musk, Bourbon vanilla and castoreum pull the scent towards a sweet, creamy and animalic warmth, with violet leaf and orris root adding a fine powdery line. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. It suits those who want a dense, heavy oud. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani Terengganu and Oud Sultani: Brunei Kynam have a close profile.

Oud Sultani: Nha Trang

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Nha Trang is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets Vietnamese and Burmese oud beside jasmine and rose. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole. Oud leads, in four forms: Vietnamese, Burmese, Malayan and Borneo. Jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while orris root and violet leaf bring a powdery edge. Tonkin musk and castoreum fill out the sweet, smoky accords underneath. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It suits men and women alike, with a dense, warm profile. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh and Oud Sultani: Surira have a close profile.

Équivoque

7.9

Givenchy · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Givenchy Équivoque is a spicy, woody and smoky oud fragrance, worn as a unisex scent. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and also makes itself felt around the wearer. The longevity ratings come from a small number of votes, so read that one with some caution. It opens with Guatemala cardamom giving a spicy start. In the heart, Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and gaiac wood build a woody body, and Assam oud and Malayan oud take over in the base. The accords also bring oriental, resinous, earthy, powdery and leathery sides. Amouage Opus XIII - Silver Oud and Guerlain Oud Essentiel have a close profile.

Purple Pyrex

9.1

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nebiru Parfvms Purple Pyrex is a dense unisex scent that sets a floral and fruity side against a woody, animalic and smoky base. It reads as a single piece: Papua oud, Thai oud and Malayan oud build a woody, smoky frame, while Canadian castoreum and Ethiopian civet add animalic depth. Pink lotus absolute, blueberry and vanilla absolute soften that edge with a sweet, creamy, powdery touch. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. Voters split between masculine, modern and feminine. Purple Soda and Ormonde Jayne 1984 have a close profile.

Roxo

8.1

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jinx Roxo is a unisex perfume that pairs a floral, sweet body with spicy, resinous and animalic shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the staying power high. It is dense and full, and it does not lean toward either gender. It opens with Palo Santo, violet, spices and blackcurrant, fruity and spicy from the start. The heart of jasmine, iris, Bulgarian rose and port wine turns floral, powdery and faintly wine-like. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, oud, burley tobacco and castoreum pull the sweetness toward something woody, resinous and animalic. Léonard Balahé and Estēe Lauder Spellbound have a close profile.

Sultan Red Rose (Pure Parfum)

9.3

Ensar Oud

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Ensar Oud Sultan Red Rose is a discontinued unisex perfume that pairs Taif rose, Gallic rose and May rose with spices and oud. The scent is led by roses, sharpened by cardamom and spices and brightened a little by green mandarin orange and mandarin orange. Tobacco, musk, ambergris and Malayan oud add a woody, earthy, smoky warmth, while Omani green frankincense gives it a resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Ensar Oud Sultan Red Rose: Isparta and Ensar Oud The Rose of Sandžak have a close profile.

Tigerlust: Kanbojia

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Tigerlust: Kanbojia is a woody, floral and spicy unisex fragrance built around Papua, Vietnamese and Cambodian oud, alongside rose, osmanthus and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans toward neither. The oud notes form the backbone, while rose, osmanthus and frangipani add a floral softness. Sichuan pepper and coffee bean bring a dark, spicy edge, and civet, castoreum and tobacco give it an animal, leathery, smoky depth, with oakmoss and sandalwood underneath.

Tigerwood: Terengganu

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Ensar Oud Tigerwood: Terengganu is a dark unisex scent that reads woody, spicy and smoky, with leathery and animalic edges. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and fills the air around the wearer. There are no votes on season or occasion, so only its heavy build can be described. Oud resin and Malayan oud lead, while black pepper and clove add a spicy bite and tobacco and patchouli bring an earthy depth. Cocoa, coffee and Bourbon vanilla soften that edge, and Peru balsam and black ambergris add a resinous warmth. The notes read as a single dense whole.

Dr. Bengal's Spiced Temple Essence

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

N•O•A•M Dr. Bengal's Spiced Temple Essence is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that sets oud, sandalwood and jasmine beside cardamom and cinnamon. The notes read as a single whole, with no split into top, heart and base. Oud and sandalwood lay a woody foundation, while Indian patchouli and vetiver add an earthy weight. Cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice, and jasmine and Indian rose otto carry the floral side. Vanilla pushes it towards a creamy, resinous sweetness, and camphor adds a cool edge to the smoky air. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer still get a share. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and rarely to the office. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits in the middle. It has been discontinued.

Faux Semblant

7.8

Givenchy · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Faux Semblant is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, frankincense, honey and oud in a sweet, resinous, smoky style. It opens with Belgian angelica and Somalian frankincense, resinous and a little spicy. In the heart, Provençal honey and Moroccan orange blossom absolute sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of Malayan oud and Australian white sandalwood sets a woody, lightly smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Its warm, sweet, smoky character suits cooler weather and evenings best. Its profile is close to Armani Privé Charm' and Givenchy Fantasque.

Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Folkwinds Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent that opens on blue lotus, Persian rose otto and orris absolute; it has been discontinued. The opening is soft and floral, with blue lotus, rose and orris. In the heart, orris butter, lavender and Kyara oud come forward. The base turns green and woody with pine needle, balsam fir, juniper berry and sandalwood, while blackberry and elderberry add a sweet, fruity touch alongside an aquatic freshness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few have voted. It suits anyone wanting a cool, forest-like scent that isn't tied to one gender.