The Perfume Library

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.

Rosa Ataraxis IV: Gold Rose

7.7

Hunayn · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis IV: Gold Rose is a unisex floral, sweet and woody fragrance built around rose, with green and animal touches adding a creamy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the lasting power high. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent reads as rose throughout: Taif rose, damask rose and Rosa centifolia lead. Honey and vanilla absolute add sweetness, while Hainan oud and white ambergris bring the woody, oriental side. Blue lotus, fig and mushrooms add a green, faintly earthy edge.

Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero

7.8

Santi Burgas · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Santi Burgas Primal Waters - ADH: Aroma de Hormiguero is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent, a chypre frame given the feel of a damp forest. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring, summer and autumn draw almost equal votes, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. On character, masculine leads slightly, though a fair share call it feminine. Oakmoss, fir balsam, galbanum and vetiver lead the scent, while mastic adds a resinous touch and mushrooms and geosmin an earthy one. Petitgrain and artemisia bring a citrusy, spicy freshness, and patchouli deepens the woody base. Algae and formic acid give it an unusual, damp-greenery feel.

Mushroom (Cologne)

5.3

Demeter Fragrance Library

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Find Me in the Dark Chapter III - The Dark

7.3

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2023

Fruity · Synthetic · Spicy

The Unleashed Apothecary Find Me in the Dark Chapter III - The Dark is a dark, earthy unisex scent built on oakmoss, mushrooms and cypriol; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss, mushrooms and soil lay down a damp, forest-floor base, while cypriol and tobacco add a smoky, woody edge. Olive and dried fruits soften that hard structure a little, and civet and patchouli deepen the animal, leathery side. The spicy, synthetic feel rounds out its heavy character. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so that view is tentative. The scent leans on character rather than gender, reading neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It suits those who like dense, dark, unconventional fragrances. Jousset Parfums Griffe de Crocodile and nBitor Babieca have a close profile.

Cachouli

7.2

Strangers Parfumerie · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Strangers Parfumerie Cachouli is a sweet, earthy unisex fragrance where amber, honey and cocoa meet mushrooms and soil. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. The gourmand, resinous side is built on honey, cocoa, milk and benzoin, with cinnamon and nutmeg adding a spicy warmth. Patchouli, mushrooms and soil weigh it down, while orange blossom and gardenia bring a soft floral touch. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is common too. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Nusuk Fawah Midnight have a close profile.

Knuckles Down Lonesome

8.3

Barnaby Black

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Barnaby Black Knuckles Down Lonesome is a unisex fragrance with a green, earthy and resinous forest feel, best suited to leisure time and fall. The notes read as a single piece: oakmoss and mushrooms leave a damp, earthy trace, while fir needle and spruce keep it fresh and resinous. The forest accord strengthens the green side, and spices add a little warmth to the woody base. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated weak. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Mad et Len Humus and Alkemia In a Northern Wood have a close profile.

Gris Sultani

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Gris Sultani is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of yuzu and bergamot against a dark base of oud, vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with most voters giving longevity a high score. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read as a rough guide. It is not tied to one gender and suits both men and women. The top is bright and fruity, with yuzu, bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange. Blue lotus, rose and coffee lead the heart. The base settles into oud, vetiver, patchouli and tobacco, giving a woody, smoky, resinous ground. Aquatic and sweet accents soften that darker core. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira and Habana Ambar share a close profile.

The White Hero – Potion of a Lifetime

7.8

Adi ale Van · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van The White Hero – Potion of a Lifetime is a unisex scent that pairs a green, earthy character with sweet, resinous and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means these ratings should be read with caution. It suits anyone who likes a unisex fragrance. It opens with clary sage, frankincense and mushrooms, then moves into candle wax, Peru balsam and vetiver. In the base, tree moss, oakmoss, green leaves and Indonesian patchouli take over, settling the scent onto a woody, creamy ground. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Ikiryō Damn Hippie have a close profile.

Baccante

6.4

Alkemia · 2016

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Alkemia Baccante is a women's fragrance with a green, earthy character, softened by fruity sweetness. Baccante lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer also suggested; it suits leisure and daily wear most, and some choose it for evenings. Oakmoss, mushrooms and bark build a damp, earthy greenery, while ivy and spike lavender keep that green side fresh. Tonka bean and blueberry add a sweet, fruity softness. A spicy and slightly synthetic tone also runs through the accords.

Scent 02 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ryoko

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ryoko Scent 02 Eau de Parfum is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around mushrooms, patchouli, Assam oud and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are only a rough guide. The resinous, smoky character suggests cooler weather, but there are no season or occasion votes to confirm it. It is unisex and doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Mushrooms and sage give it a green, earthy, fresh edge. Patchouli and red cedar set a woody base, while Assam oud and frankincense add smoky, resinous depth. Benzoin softens that dryness a little, and the spicy, oriental touches stay in the background.

#704 Wild Hunt/Forest

6.4

CB I Hate Perfume · 2007

Fresh · Green · Spicy

CB I Hate Perfume #704 Wild Hunt/Forest is a unisex scent that pairs freshness with a green, earthy forest feel. Mushrooms, pine, fir, branches and leaves sit together, while moss and plant juice add a damp, green depth. The fresh and green accords come first, the woody and resinous side carries the weight, and the spicy and earthy tones stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it reads as a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex character. Alkemia Gaea and Stirling Soap Scots Pine have a close profile.

Space Cake (Extrait de Parfum)

7.7

Superz. · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Space Cake Extrait de Parfum is a sweet gourmand unisex scent where caramel, gummy bear and cookie meet a milky, buttery cream. It opens with gummy bear, caramel and jasmine tea, while cannabis gives the sweetness a slightly earthy edge. In the heart, heliotrope, cookie, milk and vanilla sauce turn it soft, creamy and dessert-like. The base is led by powder, tonka bean, musk and amber, with mushrooms and metallic notes leaving a synthetic, slightly unusual finish. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its rich, sugary build suits cooler weather and evenings best. It reads equally well on men and women. Perfumes with a close profile include Sarah Baker Perfumes Peach's Revenge and Simone Andreoli Vicebomb.

Purple Kinam (2025)

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Purple Kinam (2025) is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral and fruity opening over a sweet, creamy, resinous oud base. The top is led by Turkish rose, May rose, strawberry and raspberry, with black tea, patchouli and mimosa softening the heart. In the base, Burmese oud, cedarwood and ambergris weigh in, and the dry-down settles into a woody, resinous depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, and most voters score both high, though the sample is small. It leaves a noticeable trail and sits comfortably on either women's or men's skin. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Purple Kinam (Pure Parfum) and Mind Games French Defense.

Nephrite Elixir

8.9

Amphora Exotica

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Amphora Exotica Nephrite Elixir is a unisex scent where citrus meets green, resinous and earthy tones, with an animal depth underneath; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters rate both high, though the number of votes is small, so it is only a leaning. It doesn't pull toward masculine or feminine and sits in between. Up top, tangerine, lime and yuzu absolute carry the citrus, while holy basil, honey and Somalian frankincense add a green, sweet and resinous edge. In the heart, orris butter, patchouli, civet and green tea come forward, softened by osmanthus and linden blossom. At the base, oakmoss, labdanum, fir balsam and mushrooms settle the scent into a woody, earthy floor.

Cities in Dust (Extrait de Parfum)

6.5

Sixteen92 · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sixteen92 Cities in Dust Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs damp earth and forest floor with a dry, smoky edge, leaning earthy and woody. Mushrooms, soil and moss give it a green, humid woodland feel. Aged wood and smoke add a dry, lightly charred depth, while bitter almond brings a sweet, powdery softness. Fresh and spicy touches run through the accords, along with a slightly synthetic note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Its earthy character sits comfortably on any skin. Foras Mushroom Forest and Demeter Fragrance Library Zombie for Him have a close profile.

In a Northern Wood

7.2

Alkemia

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia In a Northern Wood is a unisex fragrance that reads like a northern forest, led by oakmoss, mushrooms and wood smoke. The notes read as a single whole: loam and fern give a damp, earthy green, with balsam fir needle adding a cool edge. Cedarwood, amyris and oud form a woody base, while opoponax and elemi resin bring a resinous warmth. The overall impression is fresh, green and earthy, with spice staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Its unisex character suits those who like natural, woody scents. Fantôme Ruslan and Mad et Len Humus have a close profile.

Dia x Meg Webster

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2026

Floral · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Dia x Meg Webster opens with Madagascan laurel, geranium and frankincense, a floral, green and spicy unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it's hard to say where it fits best; it reads neither masculine nor feminine. The top is green and resinous. In the heart, labdanum, carrot seed, mushrooms and myrrh absolute add an earthy, creamy depth. The base settles on sandalwood, Madagascan patchouli, woods and mineral notes, dry and woody.

10/6

9.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Oriental

Aaron Terence Hughes 10/6 is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent with a soft, powdery bakery feel. It opens with mushrooms, then moves into a heart of vanilla cream, marzipan, macaron, white chocolate and cake. The accords read sweet, oriental and powdery, while woods in the base dry that sugary core down and ground it. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits anyone who likes dense, dessert-like fragrances regardless of gender. Its marzipan and macaron side has a close profile to Theodoros Kalotinis Marzipan Gourmand and Bath & Body Works Peach Prosecco Macaron.

Triodul - Elixir of Patimilor

7.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Triodul - Elixir of Patimilor is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that opens on frankincense and myrrh and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin; it has been discontinued. It starts with frankincense and myrrh. In the heart, leather, blond woods, mushrooms and papyrus give it a dry, earthy ground. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, styrax and opoponax sweetens and softens it, while the spicy, woody character carries through to the end. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters rate its staying power high. It reads as a heavy, dark unisex profile. Amouage Interlude Man and Parfums de Marly Hamdani have a close profile.

Lavender Noir (Perfume)

7.8

Phoenix Botanicals · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Phoenix Botanicals Lavender Noir is a unisex fougère that sets lavender against earth, smoke and green. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few votes back this up, so treat it as a rough guide. It reads as unisex and suits men and women alike. As a whole it has a clean fougère feel, with lavender and bergamot up front. Oakmoss and mushrooms add an earthy, green depth, while smoke and tonka bean soften the dry edge into something sweet, resinous and creamy. Wild flowers keep the floral side in the background.

Zombie for Her

6.0

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2013

Green · Spicy · Woody

Demeter Fragrance Library Zombie for Her is an unusual feminine scent built from damp, forest-floor notes such as mushrooms, soil and moss; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The scent reads as one whole: mushrooms, soil, leaves, wine lees, mildew and moss sit side by side. Green, earthy and woody accords lead, with spicy and fougère touches alongside. Zombie for Him and Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground have a close profile.

Kiki

4.4

House of Matriarch · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch Kiki is a floral, green unisex scent built around Parma violet, matcha and star anise. Kiki opens with Parma violet, matcha, star anise and mushrooms, a green and spicy start. In the heart, irone, rose and oolong tea bring out the floral, powdery side, while precious woods give it a woody footing. In the base, tonka bean and orris butter sweeten and soften the scent, and Keemun tea, myrrh and sandalwood leave a woody, smoky dry-down. Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2006) and Lorenzo Villoresi Donna have a close profile.

Mephistopheles

6.7

Hexennacht · 2018

Fresh · Green · Synthetic