The Perfume Library

No. 23

7.6

Pierre de Velay · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 23 is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and autumn, worn as easily for leisure as for evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer the least favoured. Leisure and evening wear lead, while business use trails. It comes from perfumer Roja Dove and reads equally well on anyone. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into a heart of May rose, ylang-ylang, violet, Grasse jasmine and orange blossom. The base leans on tobacco, labdanum, leather, civet and vanilla. The overall impression is floral and sweet, with spicy, woody, powdery and leathery layers beneath, plus animal and resinous touches. Pierre de Velay No. 1 and Roja Parfums Diaghilev (Parfum) have a close profile.

Rose & Magnolia

7.7

Jo Malone · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Rose & Magnolia is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on magnolia and settles into a floral heart of Damask rose, May rose and geranium. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Feminine leads the character votes, though the perfume is classed as unisex. A fresh, green magnolia opening gives way to rose and geranium in the heart. In the base, amber and patchouli add a spicy, earthy and slightly smoky backdrop to the floral core, so it reads less as a sweet rose and more as a green one resting on a woody floor. Loewe Esencia Elixir and Heeley Hippie Rose have a close profile.

Santal Segar

8.0

Katana · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Santal Segar is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around May rose, rose otto and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with May rose, rose otto and summer flowers for a floral freshness. In the heart, yuzu and bergamot keep the citrus note going while vanilla and sandalwood soften it. The base of tonka bean, amber and vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. Feminine, classic and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably across genders. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Ambra et Fleurs and Acqua di Parma Zafferano 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.

Civet Cat Chypre (2021)

7.6

Meleg Perfumes · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meleg Perfumes Civet Cat Chypre (2021) is a unisex chypre that opens on bergamot and clary sage, turns floral and powdery around orris, rose and lavender, and keeps a clear animal edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, and it reads as classic. Bergamot and clary sage give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, orris butter, ylang-ylang, rose and lavender build a floral, powdery layer. The base of patchouli, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood is sweet, resinous and woody, while musk ketone and civet hold on to the animal note.

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets citrus, pineapple and apple against oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards daily wear first, then leisure and the office, with evening and night out getting fewer votes. It reads masculine. The notes come across as one blend rather than stages: lemon, grapefruit and bergamot bring freshness, while pineapple and apple add a sweet fruity tone. Cypriol, leather and birch give it a smoky edge, softened by benzoin and vanilla. Synthetic and woody accords set the overall mood. The Dua Brand Poseidon's Supernova and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

Absolue Le Parfum

8.0

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme Absolue Le Parfum is a fresh, green floral scent with a powdery, creamy softness, made for women. Taken as a whole, the scent is built on jasmine, May rose and white tea. The flowers open green and fresh, while musk settles them onto a powdery, creamy base. It is neither heavy nor sweet, leaving a light, soft floral trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine and modern.

A Kiss from a Rose

7.7

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kilian A Kiss from a Rose is a fresh, green floral with a soft sweet and creamy side, and it reads as unisex. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, with business and daily wear close behind, and it also finds a place in evenings and nights out. It opens with vegetal notes, then the heart is filled by Chinese jasmine sambac and May rose. Cypriol and white musk sit underneath, settling the floral body onto a creamy, smooth base.

Reckless (2023) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Reckless is a fresh citrus scent softened by a floral, sweet and creamy side, aimed at women. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange, bergamot and orange open it brightly. Neroli, May rose and Grasse jasmine lead the heart, with geranium alongside. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, creamy finish, while cinnamon and pink pepper add a spicy edge.

Les Tourterelles de Zelmis (2017)

6.7

Oriza L. Legrand · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Oriza L. Legrand Les Tourterelles de Zelmis is a feminine, floral and green scent with a spicy, resinous edge, leaning towards evenings and leisure hours. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall, winter and spring, with summer lagging behind. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mainly feminine, with a classic side as well. Ivy, black pepper and saffron open green and spicy. May rose, red peony and Bourbon geranium bring the heart into sweet floral territory. In the base, beeswax absolute and Turkish rose absolute leave a woody, resinous warmth through the dry-down. Etat Libre d'Orange 500 Years and Maison Mona di Orio Mellifera have a close profile.

Chypré X

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Dua Brand Chypré X is a unisex chypre built from geranium, cistus, patchouli, moss and leather, with a floral and woody side set against an animal depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too; evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, and a classic reading is common. The scent reads as a green, fruity chypre under a floral layer. Tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and May rose carry the flowers, while plum and peach bring the fruit. Powdery iris and heliotrope soften it, cumin and clove add spice, and civet gives an animal warmth.

6AM Rose

7.3

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lancôme 6AM Rose is a fresh, green floral that softens its sweetness with a creamy touch and reads as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call it feminine, with some also finding it modern or classic. The notes read as one whole: May rose and French jasmine form a floral core, lily of the valley adds a clean greenness, and dew drop brings coolness. The sweet, creamy accords round it off without making it heavy. The result is light and bright, like freshly opened flowers. Dior Diorissimo (2026) and Yves Rocher Muguet have a close profile.

Siber Extreme (Pure Parfum)

8.6

Ensar Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Siber Extreme (Pure Parfum) is a dense unisex scent of spice and oud that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads comfortably on both men and women, with a distinctive character. The top combines apricot, black pepper, neroli, red mandarin orange and cumin, so spice and citrus open together. The heart of jasmine, black tea, frangipani, orange blossom and May rose adds a floral, creamy layer. The base of Timor sandalwood, Siberian musk, hyraceum and Cambodian oud leaves a woody, animal, leathery trail. Ensar Oud Siber Extreme (2025) and Ensar's Rose have a close profile.

Bois Supernova

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

The Dua Brand Bois Supernova is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy start on a smoky, leathery and resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score both high. It suits men and women alike and leaves a noticeable trail. Bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and ginger bring freshness and spice, while apple adds a fruity touch. Cypriol, leather, oud and benzoin carry the woody, smoky and resinous side, softened by vanilla and musk, with an oriental streak running through. Roja Parfums Elysium pour Homme and The Dua Brand Supernova have a close profile.

No. 6

7.9

Pierre de Velay

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pierre de Velay No. 6 is a unisex scent that deepens a bright citrus and green opening with spice, resin and leather, ending woody and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time best, and it reads more masculine than feminine. It opens fresh and green with bergamot, lemon, laurel and clary sage. The heart brings a soft, slightly powdery floral touch from May rose, Grasse jasmine and cistus. The base settles on styrax, leather, vetiver and frankincense for a resinous, smoky ground, with nutmeg and clove for spice and tonka bean for sweetness. Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme and Pierre de Velay No. 4 have a close profile.

Semi-Bespoke 24

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Semi-Bespoke 24 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against a sweet, floral heart of May rose, raspberry and almond. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and the sweet, spicy, resinous build stays noticeable through the day. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with lemon and bergamot in a fresh citrus lift. In the heart, May rose, wisteria, raspberry and almond form a floral, fruity sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, resinous warmth of musk, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean, with pepper and cumin adding a spicy edge.

Oud in Calvados

7.8

Scents of Wood · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Oud in Calvados is a unisex scent where oud meets apple brandy, reading fruity and sweet yet woody and smoky at once. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. The notes read as a single whole: oud, apple brandy and cocoa absolute build a sweet, gourmand base. Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar and oak wood frame it in dry, earthy wood. Pink pepper and Italian bergamot add a spicy brightness, while May rose brings a soft floral touch.

Savitri / สาวิตรี

7.7

Parfum Prissana

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Savitri / สาวิตรี is a unisex chypre that sets bright citrus and green tones against a floral, spicy and smoky core. Tangerine, mandarin orange and lime bring brightness, sitting beside jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and May rose. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver lay an earthy, woody floor, while cumin, civet and frankincense add a spicy, animal and resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters see its character mostly as classic, followed by masculine and feminine. Spring and fall lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the favored occasions. Parfum Prissana Hayra / เหรา and Sultan Pasha Attars Encens Chypre have a close profile.

Oud Maximus Autumn '19

8.8

Bortnikoff · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Bortnikoff Oud Maximus Autumn '19 is a floral, spicy and woody unisex fragrance where rose and oud take the lead; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper, bright and lightly spiced. May rose, Indian rose and clove dominate the heart. The base joins Indian, Vietnamese and Borneo oud with tolu balm, vanilla and birch tar, leaving an animalic, resinous depth. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Its dense build suits cooler seasons and evenings, and it reads masculine and feminine alike. Bortnikoff Oud Maximus (2020) and Bortnikoff Attar Oud Maximus have a close profile.

OTO

7.3

Mallo · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

Mallo OTO is a unisex scent that sets bergamot, Spanish lemon and mandarin against jasmine, May rose and an earthy, woody base of patchouli, vetiver and Laotian oud; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it is chosen most for leisure, with evenings next. Masculine votes lead slightly, but feminine and classic votes are close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Citrus comes first, with a floral and green streak softening it. Blackcurrant and Spanish marjoram add a fruity, spicy twist. Underneath, patchouli, vetiver, Laotian oud and hyraceum bring an earthy, resinous, faintly animal depth.

Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Rose

7.1

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Green

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Floralis - Rose is a floral scent for women that pairs May rose and jasmine with the fruity freshness of apricot and orange. It opens bright and fruity, with apricot and orange adding a light sweetness. May rose and jasmine take over in the heart, kept airy by green and fresh tones. Sandalwood, dianthus plumarius and white blossoms settle underneath, giving the base a soft, powdery, woody footing. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mostly for leisure, business and daily wear. Most also read it as feminine. Guerlain Purple Fantasy and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Angélique Lilas have a close profile.

Past & Present Vietnam

7.9

Lost Tribe · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lost Tribe Past & Present Vietnam is a unisex scent that pairs several roses with Vietnamese oud and Ceylonese sandalwood. It opens with Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose otto and white ambergris, and May rose with Bulgarian rose absolute carry the rose through the heart. The base of deer musk, Ceylonese sandalwood and Vietnamese oud gives it a woody, creamy footing. Fresh, floral, fruity and spicy accords round out the picture. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads as suitable for both men and women. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Rose Prick (Eau de Parfum) and Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents.

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.

Oriental Luxury

7.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Green · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oriental Luxury is a discontinued women's perfume that sets a floral, sweet body against resinous, smoky and animal depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall leads, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Though it is sold as feminine, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with frankincense, labdanum and lily of the valley, and the heart holds May rose, iris, myrrh and jasmine. In the base, oud, ambergris, civet and sandalwood give it a woody, animal tone, while green and spicy touches keep the sweetness in check. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Amber Oud and Anna Zworykina Petals & Ashes have a close profile.