The Perfume Library

Strong Me

7.3

Rabanne · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne Strong Me is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, fruity, gourmand character, balanced by woody and spicy touches. Plum liqueur gives a sweet, fruity, slightly boozy tone, while vanilla pulls it towards a creamy, gourmand softness. Amberwood and davana add a woody, spicy depth, and the metal note draws a bright, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters find the longevity high, though the number of votes is small. With its sweet, spicy build it sits comfortably on both men and women. Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic for Him and Rabanne 1 Million Black have a close profile.

Multiball

8.8

Pearfat Parfum · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Pearfat Parfum Multiball is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with the sweetness of cola, with a synthetic edge. Lime and cola lead: one is bright and sharp, the other fruity and gourmand-sweet. Metal gives the scent a cool, synthetic edge, while patchouli and cedarwood set a woody, lightly spicy base underneath. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the votes are few, and the overall reception is positive. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Hugo Boss Hugo Intense and Otto Kern Commitment Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Saffron / September 2020

6.9

Scent Trunk · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Scent Trunk Saffron / September 2020 is a unisex fragrance led by saffron, cardamom and rose, sitting somewhere between fresh and sweet. Spicy saffron and cardamom sit alongside rose and metal, while patchouli and clary sage lay a woody, slightly green base. Tonka bean, vanilla, musk and lactone pull it towards a creamy, sweet side, and ozone adds freshness. The accords also carry a synthetic edge, and the whole stays on an oriental line. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme and Sakan The Palm have a close profile.

Writer's Blood

6.8

Alkemia · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Alkemia Writer's Blood is a unisex scent built on metal, coffee, paper, tobacco and blood, leaning sweet and smoky. The notes don't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Coffee and tobacco set a gourmand, spicy and smoky ground, while paper and metal add a dry, synthetic edge. Creamy and resinous accords soften that harder line and pull the scent towards sweetness. Chocolate Noir and Café de Vienne have a close profile.

Holding the Sword

8.4

Bu Feng

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bu Feng Holding the Sword is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with spice, flowers and smoky wood. Saffron opens it, metal and red rose form the heart, and cedarwood anchors the base. The freshness and citrus are softened by a light sweetness, while earthy and smoky tones add a slightly synthetic edge. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It earns a high rating, though the number of votes is small. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Davidoff Cool Elixir Safran Mineral and Montale Aoud Safran have a close profile.

Bursting Life

6.7

L'Eau Maliz · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Eau Maliz Bursting Life is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, powdery character with a sweet, creamy softness and a light touch of spice. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, followed by business and daily wear, and evenings suit it too. Its clean, slightly synthetic feel works on both men and women. The scent leans on the clean, powdery warmth of talcum, white musk and cotton flower. Honeysuckle adds a sweet floral touch and styrax brings a creamy softness. Black pepper draws a spicy edge, while metal, salt and ozone leave a cool, fresh air.

Chelsea Staircase

6.8

Thin Wild Mercury · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Thin Wild Mercury Chelsea Staircase is a unisex fragrance where citrus and floral notes meet a sweet, slightly synthetic, gourmand touch. It opens with lemon and Earl Grey tea, a bright, faintly bitter start. The heart brings fabric, honey and sunflower: honey adds a soft sweetness, sunflower a floral warmth, and fabric a clean, synthetic feel. Musk and metal sit in the base, while spicy, woody, resinous and earthy accords add a leathery depth in the background. Vero Profumo Onda (Eau de Parfum) and Screaming Mandrake Perfumes Arcane have a close profile.

Nostalgic Investigator

7.1

Indices · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Indices Nostalgic Investigator is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet body against a spicy, smoky and woody dryness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It has no gender lean and reads comfortably on anyone. The notes are ginger, liqueur, cigarette and metal. Ginger brings a spicy warmth, while liqueur carries the sweet, fruity side. Cigarette and metal add a smoky, slightly sharp shadow, and the powdery and woody accords soften the mix.

Bloodnana

7.9

OM Parfum · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

OM Parfum Bloodnana is a unisex scent that sets unusual notes such as metal, blood, meat and burnt rubber against banana and milk, in spicy, woody and animal accords. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage very strong, so a light hand is enough. Its intense character points to a narrow use: it suits curious, adventurous fragrance lovers more than everyday wearers. Those who rated it scored it highly, though the number of votes is small. Civet, ash and meat build a hard, animal base. Fir resin, elemi, myrrh, Siam benzoin and gaiac wood pull it in a woody, resinous direction. Black pepper and white pepper add spice, while oakmoss absolute gives an earthy weight. Banana, milk and berries set a soft, sweet contrast against the harsher notes.

King's Jester (Parfum)

7.8

Dark Tales · 2025

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Dark Tales King's Jester (Parfum) is a unisex scent with a synthetic, spicy and smoky character, led by woody and resinous tones. It opens with candle wax and red mandarin orange; the mandarin softens the edge while the wax adds a faintly waxy texture. The heart holds tonka bean, metal and cashmere. The base is dominated by ebony, vanilla, suede and oak wood, where the leathery and earthy accords become clearest and the vanilla sweetens the dryness a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as suited to both men and women who like dark, woody fragrances. Its profile is close to Chiseled Face Midnight Stag and Toskovat' Take Me to Church.

Tarnish (Cologne)

3.2

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2000

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Pipe Bomb Blue

6.6

Blackbird · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Blackbird Pipe Bomb Blue is a unisex scent that softens metal, patchouli and frankincense with violet and milk. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: cold metal and seawater give the freshness, while patchouli and frankincense lay down a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Violet and milk add a soft floral touch, and the synthetic and fruity accords bring a sharper, brighter edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone who wants an unconventional character that sits comfortably on any skin. D.S. & Durga Vio-Volta and Savour Steel by Naim have a close profile.

La Bague d'O

7.9

Jouissance · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Jouissance La Bague d'O Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that sets a bright citrus freshness on a floral, spicy chypre frame. It opens with orange, pink pepper and metal, fresh with a slightly synthetic sheen. The heart is floral, built from rose, jasmine, violet and geranium. In the base, patchouli, amber and musk join the animalic notes and dry down into the chypre character. Longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. The overall rating is 7.9 out of 10. It suits those who like a fresh opening with a deeper, animalic base; G-Nose Estrosa and Diesel Fuel for Life Femme have a close profile.

Blue Marble

6.3

St. Clair Scents · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

St. Clair Scents Blue Marble is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built on woods, soil and marine notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best taken with caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. Woods, soil, stone and metal lead the scent, while plants and blossoms add a green, floral lightness and the marine notes carry the freshness. The overall feel is fresh and aquatic, with a slightly sweet, spicy and earthy texture behind it and a synthetic sheen on top.

Finist Yasnyy Sokol / Финист Ясный Сокол

5.8

Ladanika · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ladanika Finist Yasnyy Sokol / Финист Ясный Сокол is a unisex fougère that keeps fresh, green and leathery sides together. The notes read as one whole: bergamot and tangerine give a bright lift, while lavender and wild flowers add a light floral touch. Pine, oak and hay lay down a woody, green ground, and leather, tar and metal draw a rough, smoky edge beneath it. Oakmoss gathers everything into an earthy fougère mood. Sweet, powdery and creamy tones in the accords soften the harder sides and lend the scent a slightly synthetic sheen.

Edge of Eden

7.0

Day Three Fragrances · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Day Three Fragrances Edge of Eden is a unisex scent that opens with aldehydes, peppermint and apple before moving into a floral heart. The opening feels cool and crisp, with aldehydes, peppermint and apple side by side. The heart builds a floral core from pink black locust, peony, honeysuckle and osmanthus absolutes. The base brings steam, mineral notes, metal, concrete and salt, giving the scent an aquatic, earthy and slightly synthetic edge. Overall it reads fresh and floral, with fruity, powdery and oriental touches behind. Glossier You Fleur and Serge Lutens La vierge de fer have a close profile.

Swimming Pool

5.4

Scent Archive · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Scent Archive Swimming Pool opens on chlorinated water and aldehydes, a mineral, fresh and aquatic unisex scent. The top notes are aldehydes, minerals and chlorinated water; the heart moves to shampoo, blossoms and blueberry, with damp notes and fabric softening it. The base holds dust, metal, plastic, stone and ambroxan. The overall impression is fresh, floral and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so take that loosely. It reads as unisex. Its profile is close to Maison Margiela Sailing Day and Clean Summer Sailing.

Cain Cologne

7.9

House of Orpheus · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Animal

House of Orpheus Cain Cologne is a smoky, earthy men's fragrance led by coal smoke, leather and metal. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Coal smoke, leather and metal set a dry, hard foundation, while soil and sweat add an animal warmth that feels close to skin. Fossilised amber brings a resinous, creamy softness, and the spicy and woody accords support the smoke and leather from behind. It isn't aimed at anyone wanting something sweet or fresh; it suits those who like a raw, dark, smoky character. Initio Divine Attraction and Lvnea Cuir Fétiche have a close profile.

Lady of Steel (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Sorce · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Lady of Steel Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around metal, musk and lily of the valley. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. A fresh, citrusy feel is followed by a green floral tone, and the powdery side softens it. The metal note gives it a cool, synthetic brightness, while the animal and earthy accords add depth in the background. Musk and lily of the valley round out its clean, airy line. Anamor All That Matters and Zara Musk for a Perfect Walk have a close profile.

Gas Station

5.5

Scent Archive · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Scent Archive Gas Station is a unisex fragrance built around fuel, chewing gum and tar notes, and its synthetic, smoky character recalls a petrol station far more than a typical perfume. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means that judgement is still tentative. It is written for men and women alike and isn't tied to a particular season or occasion. It reads as a scent to try out of curiosity, carrying a concept more than an everyday style. The top notes of fuel, chewing gum, aldehydes, screenwash and metal open sharp and synthetic. In the heart, tar, coffee, rubber, varnish and asphalt deepen that mood. At the base, patchouli and cigarette smoke set a woody, smoky ground, while plastic, musk and vanilla add a sweet softness.

Moon Child

7.5

Nos Republic · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nos Republic Moon Child is a unisex scent that sets a sweet floral body against a powdery, smoky, slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. The unisex profile sits comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine skin. It reads as one whole: stargazer lily and raspberry give a sweet, floral face, softened by sandalwood and musk. Aldehydes, dust, metal and gun powder add a powdery, smoky, faintly cold character. Nicolaï Poudre de Musc Intense and Rasasi Khaltat Al Oudh have a close profile.

W Δ R S Δ W

3.3

Scent Archive · 2026

Synthetic · Spicy · Animal

Scent Archive W Δ R S Δ W is a unisex fragrance that opens on asphalt, cigarette smoke and vodka, with a synthetic, smoky character. The top notes bring asphalt, cannabis, damp notes and a rain accord, giving it the feel of a wet street. In the heart, tobacco, damp paper, sweat and grilled meat come together, while blossoms stay in the background of this harsh mix. The base is led by concrete, leather, dust and metal, with mineral amber holding together a dry, animalic and spicy ground. It is not sweet or clean in the usual sense; it draws a more urban, unconventional picture. Sylhouette Parfums Molotov Cocktail and Sylhouette Parfums Teen Spirit have a close profile.

Me/dea

6.9

Chronotope · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chronotope Me/dea is a unisex scent that sets citrus-floral notes like neroli and Florida tangerine against unexpected ones such as varnish, kerosene and metal. It opens with varnish and neroli; the heart builds a fresh, citrusy floral from Florida tangerine, orange blossom and petitgrain, while baby powder and make-up pull it towards a powdery tone. The base turns synthetic and industrial, with blood, fuel, kerosene, metal and lubricating oil, softened by soap and citrus notes. Woody, spicy and leathery accords sit quietly in the background. Its profile is close to Nabeel Asateer and Ellis Brooklyn Rives.

Playalinda

6.8

Chronotope · 2020

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Chronotope Playalinda is a unisex perfume that sets the floral-fruity sweetness of jasmine sambac, osmanthus and peach against oakmoss, kelp and metal. The scent reads as a single piece rather than a progression: jasmine sambac, osmanthus and peach build a floral, sweet side that grapefruit brightens slightly. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy footing, while ambrette seed adds a powdery, creamy softness. Indole brings an animal edge, and kelp and metal add an aquatic, synthetic contrast. Spicy and leathery touches stay in the background. Bond No. 9 New York Musk and Francesca Bianchi Love for Sale have a close profile.