The Perfume Library

Apurikotto Noir

6.6

Jinkoh Store · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jinkoh Store Apurikotto Noir is a unisex fragrance that opens with Malayan oud and bergamot, carries apricot and ambergris in the heart, and pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, woody base. At the start, Malayan oud sits beside bergamot. In the heart, apricot, Egyptian geranium, Chinese toon, ambergris and Burmese oud come forward. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, vanilla, Peru balsam and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it. Fruity, spicy and powdery shades are noticeable in the accords, along with a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The rating from voters is a little above average. Boadicea the Victorious Adventuress and Nina Ricci Love In Paris have a close profile.

Oud SQ Terengganu

8.7

Ensar Oud · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud SQ Terengganu is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent led by Cambodian oud resin, Malayan oud, tobacco and myrrh. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters report long-lasting wear, though the number of ratings is small, so this is a tentative reading. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Two kinds of oud lead, with tobacco, myrrh and clove close behind. Saffron and cubeb add a spicy warmth, while plum and rose absolute sweeten the woody, animal base. Castoreum deepens it, and rosewood softens the edges.

Malayaku

8.4

Agar Aura · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Agar Aura Malayaku is a floral and green unisex scent built around mimosa absolute, betel leaf and Malaysian vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone. The notes read as a single whole rather than in layers. The floral, green side comes from mimosa absolute, champaca absolute and pandanus leaf, while Malaysian black tea and lemon grass keep that side fresh and spicy. Malaysian vetiver, frankincense and Malayan oud add a resinous, smoky, earthy and slightly animal depth.

She

7.5

House of Matriarch · 2018

Citrus · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch She is a unisex scent that links a green, citrusy opening of bergamot and vervain to a smoky, resinous base of gaiac wood, tolu balm and Malayan oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine to voters, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens fresh, green and lightly sweet with bergamot, vervain, vanilla sugar and beeswax. In the heart, smoked tea and black copal resin bring the smoke, and the base settles into a woody, animalic warmth of gaiac wood, ambrette, tolu balm and oud. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Via dell'Incenso and Autour du Parfum Encens d'Ange have a close profile.

Sunset in Indochina

8.0

Jinkoh Store · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jinkoh Store Sunset in Indochina is a unisex perfume where oud and resin meet sweet, floral and fruity tones, with a smoky, earthy side. Laotian, Cambodian, Malayan and Borneo oud sit together here, and benzoin and ambergris soften that woody, smoky line with a sweet, resinous warmth. Pink lotus and red frangipani bring the floral side, jackfruit and honey pomelo the fruity sweetness, while patchouli adds an earthy depth. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Masculine votes are somewhat ahead, yet feminine votes are substantial, so it reads open to both. It has been discontinued.

Love's Illusions III

7.7

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folkwinds Love's Illusions III is a unisex scent built around rose otto and iris, with American peppermint, black cherry and blueberry giving it a fresh, floral, fruity feel; it has been discontinued. It reads as one piece rather than a progression: rose otto and iris draw the floral frame, peppermint adds a green freshness, and black cherry with blueberry absolute carries the sweet, fruity side. Chewing gum absolute makes that sweetness a little playful, while musk and Thai oud add depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it lasts through the day and carries a few steps beyond the skin. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Folkwinds Love's Illusion and Cloud Illusions share a close profile.

Oud Sultani: Kelantan

8.7

Ensar Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kelantan is a dense, smoky unisex oud made for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, though some wear it for leisure or business; its weight shows most in the evening hours. Sumatran oud, Malayan oud and oud run through the whole scent. Castoreum and ambergris add an animal, earthy depth, while rose, jasmine and violet leaf carry the floral side. Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk soften the sweetness, and spikenard and orris root blend into the smoky, resinous texture. Two perfumes with a close profile are Ensar Oud Oud Sultani Terengganu and Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira.

Sultan Black Rose

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Sultan Black Rose is a unisex fragrance that sets rose and oud on a smoky, resinous, earthy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring both highly. That strength comes in a profile that suits men and women alike. Its value-for-money score is more modest. Oud and rose lead, and the Borneo, Cambodian, Sri Lankan and Malayan oud resins add depth. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, while black tea, coffee and tobacco darken it. Patchouli and cedarwood firm up the woody base, with a creamy softness alongside. Hindi Sauvage and Fragrance Du Bois Secret Tryst have a close profile.

Sultan Red Rose: Isparta

8.5

Ensar Oud · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Sultan Red Rose: Isparta is a sweet, woody unisex scent that sets rose against oud and spice; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and it has been discontinued. Taif rose, Gallic rose, Turkish rose and May rose lead the scent, with Papua oud, Malayan oud and tobacco giving this floral core a woody, animalic depth. Cardamom and spices sweeten it, while green mandarin orange and mandarin orange add a citrus and green lift. Musk, ambergris and Omani green frankincense form a resinous, creamy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for evening and night out; by season, fall comes first, though all four seasons get similar support. Ensar Oud The Rose of Sandžak and Ensar Oud Enchanted Rose: Hoi An have a close profile.

Borneo 3000 (Pure Parfum)

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Borneo 3000 is a sweet, resinous unisex perfume that pairs oud with floral and fruity notes. Pink pepper, gardenia, strawberry and honey come first, then ylang-ylang, mimosa and violet carry the floral side through the heart while Borneo and Sumatran oud gain weight behind them. The base settles on Burmese oud, Timor sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and ambergris, giving it an animalic, woody and sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong, and most voters find the sillage good, though few have rated it. With its dense, oriental character it suits cooler weather and evenings best. It is described as unisex. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Roos & Roos Oud Vibration have a close profile.

Oud 74

7.4

Swiss Arabian · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Swiss Arabian Oud 74 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around Indian and Malayan oud. The scent is oud from start to finish: Indian oud runs from the top through to the base, joined in the heart by Malayan oud. In the base, amber and sweet notes soften it. Sweet, spicy and woody accords lead, while oriental, resinous, animal and leathery tones add depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like dense oriental fragrances. Ensar Oud Hindistan Kala and Montale Aoud Night have a close profile.

Nocturnal Nemesis

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Nocturnal Nemesis is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built on a warm backbone of oud, myrrh and Mysore sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a tendency rather than a verdict. The dense structure sits closer to evenings and cooler weather. It opens with Kashmiri clove, Ceylonese cinnamon and Italian bergamot, bringing spice and a little freshness together, softened by hibiscus and rosemary. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute and osmanthus add a floral sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, resinous, woody warmth from Papua and Malayan oud, myrrh, patchouli and Peru balsam.

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Dirty Soda

7.7

Lost Tribe · 2026

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Lost Tribe Dirty Soda is a unisex scent where citrus sits on a sweet, gourmand base, finishing in spicy, resinous woods. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. There is no information on seasons or occasions. It reads as unisex. The top opens with bergamot, lime and orange for freshness, while pink pepper adds a light edge. In the heart, clove, cassia and coriander seed bring the spice forward, and neroli adds a soft floral touch. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin, while cedarwood, patchouli and oud give it a woody, resinous depth. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Shiraz Parfums Kingston have a close profile.

Purnama (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Hikayat · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Hikayat Purnama Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built on oriental spices, dried fruits and three different ouds. Dried fruits and oriental spices give it a sweet warmth, while labdanum and propolis add a resinous depth. The Laotian, Cambodian and Malayan ouds carry the woody, smoky side; geranium and lime bring a light green, floral lift. Somalian frankincense rounds out the resinous structure. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards a masculine character, yet the scent is classed as unisex. For a close profile, Jinkoh Store Sunset in Indochina and Taif Al-Emarat Mood are similar.

Tigerwood 1990

9.1

Ensar Oud

Spicy · Woody · Animal

The Rose of Sandžak

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2026

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ensar Oud The Rose of Sandžak is a unisex scent built around Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Papua oud, reading floral, sweet and woody. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, so it suits those who want a rich fragrance that leaves a trail. It reads equally well on women and men. Roses lead the scent: Taif, Bulgarian, Afghan and Gallic roses sit side by side. Oud, cardamom and spices add a woody, spicy depth beneath them. Korean yuzu and mandarin orange bring a citrus lift, while musk and ambergris soften the sweet, oriental feel. Ensar Oud Sultan White Rose and Ensar Oud Sultan Red Rose: Isparta have a close profile.

Oud Fougère

7.9

Agar Aura

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agar Aura Oud Fougère is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green fougère character with the woody, resinous depth of oud; it has been discontinued. Citrus notes and lavender keep the first impression cool and aromatic. Fern, geranium and Indian galbanum bring out the green side, while oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base. Malayan oud and Irish black ambergris add woody, animal and leathery tones that weigh down this classic fougère frame. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and St Giles The Mechanic have a close profile.

Oud Lubani

8.4

Agar Aura · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Agar Aura Oud Lubani is a unisex fragrance that pairs Burmese and Malayan oud with Omani frankincense, giving a green, smoky and resinous character. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: Burmese oud, Malayan oud and Omani frankincense. A green, woody line is softened by sweet and spicy sides, animal and smoky tones add depth in the background, and an oriental resin keeps it warm. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. Seasonal preferences are fairly even: fall leads slightly, winter and spring follow closely, and summer trails. Its unisex profile suits anyone. Ensar Oud Sultani 1975 and Agar Aura Myitkyina 4K have a close profile.

By-and-By

8.8

Folkwinds · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Folkwinds By-and-By is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens on roasted coconut, pineapple and rum, then drifts towards smoky, animalic oud and castoreum. The opening is fruity and creamy, with roasted coconut, pineapple and rum. In the heart, frangipani and vanilla keep the sweetness going while white ambergris, oak and Chinese oud add a woody, resinous depth. The base of castoreum, Siberian deer musk and Malayan oud turns it animalic and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It has been discontinued. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Neil Morris Fragrances Burnt Amber have a close profile.

Layers of Jade (Pure Parfum)

7.9

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Layers of Jade is a woody, floral and smoky unisex scent built around Papua oud, rose otto and iris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits those who want a noticeable scent that lasts through the day. It reads equally well on men and women. The number of ratings is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The oud comes in layers: Papua, Sumatran and Malayan oud plus oud resin, softened by rose otto and iris. Patchouli, vetiver and Japanese hinoki cypress deepen the woody, earthy side, while tobacco and castoreum add a smoky, animal edge. Plum and blackcurrant bring a fruity sweetness, and pink pepper with juniper berry adds spice and a green freshness.

Dark Heart of Papua

8.7

N•O•A•M · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua is a smoky, animalic and resinous unisex scent built around Papua oud, New Guinean patchouli and castoreum, and it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece: Papua oud and smoked wood form a dark woody core, while Java vetiver and oakmoss add an earthy, green edge. Indian tuberose, jasmine sambac and red champaca carry the floral side, and castoreum and hyraceum give it a leathery, animal depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and favor leisure, night out and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Prin Rahassanai and TSVGA Fiona have a close profile.

Salubrious

7.5

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Salubrious is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet heart and deepens it with spice, resin and smoky woods. Amber, patchouli, tonka bean and frankincense carry most of the weight, while Malayan oud and Bourbon vetiver add an earthy, smoky depth. Moroccan rose and orange blossom soften the floral side, and musk leaves an animal warmth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, though it also works for leisure time. It reads as an oriental scent that suits men and women alike, with a profile close to Franck Olivier oudTouch and Profumum Roma Patchouly.

Lily Gris: Sekadau

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Lily Gris: Sekadau is a unisex fragrance that wraps a floral core in spice, smoke and resin; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters give them high marks, though the number of votes is small. With no season or occasion votes, there is little to say on when it suits best; as a unisex scent it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Blue lotus, rose, ume blossom and orange blossom build the floral side, while saffron and Japanese incense add a spicy, smoky edge. Malayan oud and Borneo oud carry the woody, earthy depth, and myrrh and ambergris bring a resinous, creamy softness. Powdery and oriental facets run through the accords as well.