The Perfume Library

Gold Chypre

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Gold Chypre is a unisex chypre built on oakmoss, amber and ylang-ylang, with strong floral and woody sides. Gold Chypre has strong longevity and sillage, and most voters rate both highly, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It does not lean towards men or women. Oakmoss and labdanum form the chypre backbone, while tuberose and Grasse jasmine carry the floral side. Plum and peach add a fruity sweetness, cinnamon and clove a spicy warmth, and vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin soften it all into a powdery, woody base.

Flower of Life

7.4

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Flower of Life is a unisex scent that sets several roses against oakmoss, vetiver and lavender, with a green, chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. Rose otto, rose absolute, Bulgarian damask rose and May rose form the floral core. Oakmoss and vetiver give it a green, chypre footing. Kashmiri and Russian lavender, camphor tree and Virginia cedar pull it towards spicy, resinous territory, while white lotus softens the sweetness.

À La Vie

6.7

Câline · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Câline À La Vie opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange and settles into sweet, soft tonka bean, vanilla and musk, a fresh, floral perfume for women. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with some choosing it for a night out. Fruity citrus comes first, with bergamot and mandarin brightening the start. In the heart, neroli, May rose, jasmine and freesia build a floral garden feel. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla and musk sweeten it into a powdery softness, while patchouli and amber stay in the background. Rasasi Balance and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.

Thanaya (Extrait de Parfum)

9.2

Elixir Attar · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Thanaya Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent built around Taif rose, oakmoss and amber, with rose and oud leading; it has been discontinued. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single rose-led whole. Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose sit alongside Papua oud and Bengal oud. Saffron, spices and leather give the floral body a spicy, leathery edge. The accords also lean woody, animal, resinous, earthy and smoky. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong; longevity is rated 8.5 out of 10, and although the vote count is small, the direction is clear. It reads unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.

Oud Bouquet

8.1

Lancôme · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Lancôme Oud Bouquet is a women's fragrance that pairs oud, praliné and May rose in a floral, sweet, gourmand style. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There is not enough voting on seasons or occasions to say more; the dense, full character suits those who don't mind being noticed. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence. May rose carries the floral side while praliné adds a gourmand sweetness, and oud gives a spicy, woody, smoky depth. The result is warm, soft and oriental in leaning.

1970

7.4

Bella Freud · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bella Freud 1970 is a floral, sweet women's fragrance warmed by spice, resin and wood; it has been discontinued. Saffron and May rose sit together from the first breath: a spicy warmth meeting a soft floral note. Benzoin gives the scent a creamy, sweet body, frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth, and blond woods settle everything onto a dry, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticed by those close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Voters pick it most often for evenings, followed by leisure time and nights out. Memo Paris Cappadocia and The Harmonist Sun Force have a close profile.

Wicked!

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Dua Brand Wicked! is a fresh, citrusy fougère that turns floral and spicy, with a woody character aimed at men; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mint, basil and tarragon, bright and sharp. In the heart, May rose, violet and jasmine lean the scent floral. The base settles into a spicy, woody ground of tonka bean, clove, sandalwood and vetiver. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. The scent reads masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Roja Parfums Scandal pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and Gucci Nobile (Eau de Toilette).

Semi-Bespoke 22

8.1

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 22 is a fresh, green unisex chypre that sets bergamot, petitgrain, rose and jasmine over an oakmoss base. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, clary sage and aldehydes, a bright citrus start. At the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang and Grasse jasmine bring a soft floral note. The base of oakmoss, galbanum, iris and sandalwood turns earthy, powdery and green, with musk smoothing the edges. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a tentative read. It suits men and women alike and leans towards classic chypre lovers. It has been discontinued. Yves Rocher En Avril Un Soir and Loewe Aire have a close profile.

Ward Sultani

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Ward Sultani is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with citrus and green notes brightening the flowers and a powdery softness alongside. It has been discontinued. Taken as a whole, Taif rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus lead, while yuzu and white grape add a fruity, airy side. Sandalwood and musk form a soft base, and hyraceum gives a faint animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh floral character sits comfortably on any skin, masculine or feminine. Prada Infusion de Mandarine and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Fly High Woman

5.9

Mexx · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Mexx Fly High Woman is a fresh, aquatic floral for women, leaning towards daily wear and relaxed hours; it has been discontinued. It opens with yuzu, watermelon and red currant, a light, juicy and fruity start. In the heart, May rose, stephanotis and lilac bring out the floral side while the sweetness stays in the background. White musk, cedar and sandalwood settle underneath as a soft, lightly woody base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters pick daily wear most often, followed by leisure and business. Its light build suits busy offices and casual outings without filling the room. Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Mirror Edition pour Femme and Mexx Waterlove Woman have a close profile.

Correspondance (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Henry Jacques · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Correspondance Extrait de Parfum is a powdery, floral unisex scent in which rose, iris and hyacinth rest on the warmth of oud and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind, while summer trails. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. It opens with hyacinth, iris and Damask rose, a fresh, powdery bouquet. In the heart, May rose, patchouli and apricot pull the florals in a fruity, earthy direction. In the base, oud, ambergris and vanilla sweeten it and dry it down with an oriental warmth. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Guerlain Patchouli Paris have a close profile.

Ambrosia

7.8

Sherwood · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Ambrosia is a dense, oriental unisex scent that weighs a floral and spicy core down with oud, resin and smoke. It opens briefly bright with mandarin orange, Amalfi lemon and Bulgarian lavender, then the heart brings East Indian oud, French iris and Bulgarian rose forward. The base is dominated by Indian vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and tobacco absolute, while the animal, leathery and earthy accords darken everything. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. Sherwood Ambrosia suits those who like heavy fragrances that announce themselves. It has been discontinued. Elixir Attar Dark Matter and Dixit & Zak Hindi Tabac have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 25

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 25 is a unisex scent that weighs a floral, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoke. Aldehydes and mandarin orange open it bright. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose and orange blossom carry the floral line, while apple adds a fruity touch. The base leans on amber, vanilla, oud and leather, with birch tar giving a smoky edge and clove and cinnamon adding spice. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few people have voted. It has been discontinued. The dense, warm build suits cooler weather. Roja Parfums Qatar and Guerlain Santal Royal have a close profile.

Decade

7.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Decade is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens on Bulgarian rose, bergamot and saffron. The opening leads with rose, bergamot and saffron, while pineapple and aldehydes lighten it and keep it lively. In the heart, May rose, geranium and violet carry the floral and green character on. Patchouli, white musk, cypriol, gaiac wood and amber then settle it onto a woody, spicy, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and voters spread their picks across leisure, daytime, evening, nights out and even business wear. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Dua Brand Decennium and Jo Malone Rose & Magnolia have a close profile.

51 Essence de Parfum

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roja Parfums 51 Essence de Parfum opens with bergamot and moves into a fresh, powdery floral built around jasmine, tuberose and May rose. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often, and it also suits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. After the brightness of bergamot, the heart adds gardenia, lily of the valley and raspberry, giving the flowers a light fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin settle it into a creamy, sweet footing, while clove and cinnamon add a touch of spice. Roja Parfums 51 (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Dua Street 51 Femme have a close profile.

Rose Nuit de Mai

6.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

L'Occitane en Provence Rose Nuit de Mai is a fresh, sweet floral built around may rose and blackberry, made for women. It opens with cinnamon and wild rose, the cinnamon adding a light touch of spice over the rose. At the heart, may rose, blackberry and violet meet, giving a fruity, powdery softness. The base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla and cedar closes it with a woody, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, with evening and night out chosen far less.

Tommy Girl Brights

5.7

Tommy Hilfiger · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Brights is a fresh, floral citrus scent for women, pairing lavender, lemon and bergamot with a heart of May rose and jasmine. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, and pick it less for sport. It has been discontinued. The top of lavender, lemon, bergamot, geranium and blackcurrant opens fresh, green and fruity. May rose, jasmine, iris and mimosa bring a soft, powdery floral heart. Tea, fir balsam, white musk and honey sweeten the base lightly and pull it together. Carthusia Aria di Capri and Mancera Lemon Line have a close profile.

Chypre de Grand

7.9

Maksim Perfume · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Maksim Perfume Chypre de Grand is a unisex chypre that opens with citrus and settles into oakmoss, resin, earth and a smoky, animalic warmth. The top notes of Italian bergamot, lime and white grapefruit give it a bright, sharp start. In the heart, Siam benzoin, May rose and beeswax add a floral, resinous softness, while Thai licorice and Paraguayan gaiac wood bring spice and smoke. The base of French oakmoss, Spanish labdanum and Indonesian patchouli builds an earthy, green chypre foundation, with Virginia cedar adding a woody line. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Its dark, mature character doesn't tie it to one gender; it can be worn by men and women alike. Fans of mossy chypres may find a close profile in Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre and Parfum Prissana Savitri.

Duo des Fleurs

7.5

Senyokô

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Senyokô Duo des Fleurs is a unisex floral built around rose and jasmine, suited to leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, then evening. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and can sit comfortably on either. The top holds May rose, jasmine sambac absolute, datura leaf and davana, giving the florals a fresh, slightly fruity start. The heart is rose and jasmine: jasmin bud, rose otto, jasmine absolute and rose. In the base, mitti attar, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle the scent onto an earthy, woody ground, with spicy and animal tones staying in the background.

Attar Oud Maximus

9.0

Bortnikoff

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bortnikoff Attar Oud Maximus is a dense, animalic unisex scent that sets Indian, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan and Borneo oud against rose and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, orange and cardamom, with pink pepper and jasmine sambac alongside. The heart is a heavy floral of May rose, Indian rose, Himalayan rose and rose attar, pulled towards spicy and creamy by clove and tonka bean. The base joins the oud notes with tolu balm, deer musk, civet and vanilla; the accords read woody, resinous, earthy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Voters also rate its value for money highly. Bortnikoff Oud Maximus (2020) and Bortnikoff Oud Maximus (Elixir) have a close profile.

Anniversary

8.2

Sospiro · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Anniversary is a unisex fragrance built on a floral and fruity core, with sweet, spicy and powdery tones layered over it. It opens bright and sweet with bergamot, orange blossom and raspberry. In the heart, May rose, tuberose and jasmine widen the floral side. The base of patchouli, amber and oakmoss carries it into a resinous, smoky and slightly animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its dense character suits those who want a scent that announces itself. Sospiro Anniversary 2024 and Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale have a close profile.

Oderose

6.7

Élisire · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Élisire Oderose is a sweet, floral unisex scent in which May rose, Damask rose and Tarocco orange meet raspberry. It opens with May rose, Tarocco orange and raspberry, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, cumin and davana add a spicy edge while Damask rose and African geranium keep it floral. The base of cashmeran, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk settles it into a woody, creamy, slightly oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick leisure and business wear, with evenings and nights out not far behind. It reads as unisex. Montale So Amber and Anfas Dhai have a close profile.

Brutal

8.6

Pigmentarium · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pigmentarium Brutal is a unisex fragrance that pairs orange blossom, May rose and tuberose, leaning sweet and gourmand. The top holds cocktail, orange blossom and coffee, opening fresh and citrusy. In the heart, May rose, tuberose and ylang-ylang build a floral core. The base of sandalwood, amber and bourbon tobacco settles into a creamy, spicy warmth with a faint animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, and the overall rating is 8.6 out of 10. The number of votes is small, so these figures are best read with caution. It wears as a unisex scent. House of Puente Vespertine and Zara Ylang Supreme have a close profile.