The Perfume Library

Iris Ghalia (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) is a floral, powdery fragrance built around iris, Papua oud and blue lotus; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one whole. Iris and violet set a powdery, floral ground, while Papua oud and Mysore sandalwood add woody depth. Peach and blackcurrant bring a soft fruitiness, and civet, castoreum and ambergris give it a heavy, animalic, oriental weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta have a close profile.

Iris Ghalia: Trifecta

7.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta is a dense unisex scent that wraps a powdery floral iris around oud, musk and animal tones, and suits autumn and winter evenings. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good; most pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out. On character, the masculine reading leads, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. As a whole, iris, orris butter and violet give it a powdery floral face, set against the resinous woodiness of Indian, Vietnamese and Cambodian oud. Spices and carnation add warmth, while peach and blackcurrant bring a soft fruity edge. Civet, castoreum and musk lend a creamy, animal depth.

Le Boucanier

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M Le Boucanier is a unisex scent that lays woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones over a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings follow close behind. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Caribbean rum, black tea, cinnamon and black pepper give it a sweet, spicy character. Burmese oud, cedar, Indian vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy ground beneath. Cuban cigar and gun powder carry the smoky side, while vanilla and white ambergris soften the edges.

Fiona

8.2

TSVGA

Floral · Spicy · Woody

TSVGA Fiona is a unisex fragrance built around oud, ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac absolute, with an animalic, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. It is worn for leisure and for evenings and nights out; more voters call it masculine than feminine, though feminine and classic both get a fair share. The scent has a floral, spicy frame: ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and frangipani sit beside the woody, earthy and smoky sides of oud. Goatskin and civet add a leathery, animalic edge, while vanilla and tonka bean soften it with a resinous warmth. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and N•O•A•M Dark Heart of Papua have a close profile.

Purple Rain: Maluku (2026)

9.5

Ensar Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Purple Rain: Maluku is a unisex scent that sets three different ouds against sandalwood, spices and ambergris, with a floral, woody character darkened by animalic tones. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Vietnamese, Indonesian and Malayan oud build a woody frame, while frankincense and spices keep it warm. Orange zest and blackcurrant add a fruity, sweet side, and white carnation and pollen carry the floral part. Musk, civet and hyraceum give it an animalic, creamy and powdery depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring them high. Its dense build calls for a light hand. Value for money is seen as average. Ensar Oud Purple Rain: Überblau and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar have a close profile.

Mandalay

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, woody and animalic base. Mandalay is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top brings bergamot, yuzu, red mandarin orange and pink pepper in a citrusy, spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and Chinese gardenia add a soft floral note. The base leaves a smoky, earthy, resinous weight with Burmese oud, Thai oud, patchouli and civet.

Sartoriale (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Pal Zileri · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Pal Zileri Sartoriale Eau de Toilette is a woody, powdery men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of green apple, bergamot and grapefruit with a violet leaf and rose heart. It opens with green apple and citrus, then the heart brings a soft floral note from violet leaf, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into a woody, slightly smoky ground, leaving a sweet, powdery trail. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is worn from daily use through evenings and the office. The character is that of a classic men's fragrance. Pal Zileri Pal Zileri (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Vanisia have a close profile.

Iris Ghalia Attar

9.4

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that sets a floral and fruity side against a warm, animalic, woody base. Iris, violet and blue lotus build a floral, powdery frame, while peach and blackcurrant add a fruity sweetness. Papua oud, Mysore sandalwood and spices give it a woody, spicy depth; muskrat, civet and castoreum bring a creamy, animalic weight. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, so it lasts a long time and still makes itself known around you. Being unisex, it doesn't lean toward either men or women. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta have a close profile.

Consanguine

8.7

Hunayn · 2026

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Hunayn Consanguine is a dense unisex scent where resinous, smoky and animalic tones move together. Kyara oud, frankincense, black copal resin and styrax carry the weight, while jasmine and vanilla sweeten the harder edges and add a creamy softness. Civet and castoreum bring an animal depth, green pine and oakmoss push the green, woody side forward, and saffron adds a spicy warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the votes are few, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a verdict. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Rogue Derviche and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh have a close profile.

Funkberry

7.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Funkberry is a unisex scent that sets sweet, fruity notes like strawberry jam, raspberry syrup and yuzu against black deer musk, civet and castoreum. Fruit and citrus lead in Funkberry: strawberry jam, raspberry syrup, mandarin orange and yuzu give it a bright sweetness. Jasmine, blue lotus and French iris add a floral layer, while black deer musk, civet and castoreum pull it towards a warm, creamy, animal depth. The notes read as one whole rather than unfolding in stages. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score its staying power high. It suits anyone who wants sweet and animal tones moving together, with no lean towards masculine or feminine. Its profile is close to Penhaligon's Solaris and Phlur Golden Rule.

Naga Mantra

7.9

N•O•A•M · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

N•O•A•M Naga Mantra is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus and floral notes on a woody, resinous and smoky base with an animal edge; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into layers: yuzu, bergamot and lavender bring freshness, while jasmine sambac and osmanthus carry the floral side. East Indian oud, sandalwood and opoponax absolute add a woody-resinous depth, and blond tobacco and castoreum leave a smoky, animal trace. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split evenly between spring, summer and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine tops the character votes, with feminine and classic close behind. Annette Neuffer Hepster and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper share a close profile.

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.

Pipe

8.3

TSVGA · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

TSVGA Pipe is a unisex fragrance that sets tobacco in a sweet, animal and resinous frame; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, with a longevity rating of 7.9. The number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, leaving a dense, warm impression. Virginia tobacco absolute and tobacco absolute lead, while cocoa, coffee and vanilla pull it toward a gourmand sweetness. Benzoin and patchouli add a resinous, earthy depth, and leather and castoreum reinforce the animal side. Whisky and dried fruits round out the smoky sweetness. A close profile can also be found in TSVGA King of Pipe and Evody Couleur Fauve.

Mellifera

7.7

TSVGA · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Synesthesia

9.3

mesOud · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Synesthesia is a unisex fragrance with a green, spicy start that leans on animalic, resinous and smoky tones, with a woody and earthy character. The notes read as a single whole: juniper, cinnamon, cumin and pimento draw a spicy frame, while sandalwood, cedar and oud lay down the woody base. Civet, castoreum and deer musk add animalic depth, frankincense and myrrh bring resin, and labdanum and Baltic amber add oriental warmth. Cocoa and vanilla soften the edges a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits those who like dense, dark scents. Amouage Epic Man and Nishane Afrika-Olifant have a close profile.

American Pharaoh

6.4

Folkwinds · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds American Pharaoh is a unisex scent that weighs a sweet, fruity body down with smoky, animalic and resinous tones, and it has been discontinued. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy, woody, creamy and smoky tones alongside. The notes are Mexican vanilla, Virginia tobacco absolute, cherry wine absolute, Damask rose absolute and chili. Muskrat and Mongolian deer musk add an animal warmth, while ambergris and sandalwood pull it toward a creamy, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The overall rating is moderate, and value for money is not scored highly. It is a dense, dark-leaning scent that can sit on men and women alike. Folkwinds American Pharaoh II and Folkwinds Roses are red, Cherries are… red. have a close profile.

J-Musk

8.1

Jinx · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Jinx J-Musk is a unisex scent that opens with rosewood, pineapple and citrus notes and settles into oud and musk; it has been discontinued. Rosewood, pineapple and citrus notes give a bright start. In the heart, iris, jasmine sambac and rose add a soft floral layer. The base builds a woody, animalic, creamy ground from Thai oud, castoreum and deer musk, with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few have voted. It sits comfortably on any skin and suits those who like floral and animalic tones. Jinx J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan and Jinx J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy have a close profile.

J-D'Orient

7.5

Jinx · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Synthetic

Jinx J-D'Orient is a unisex scent that moves from a spicy, citrusy opening of clove, coriander and mandarin through a floral heart of roses and tobaccos to a musky, animalic base; it has been discontinued. The top is clove, coriander, mace and two kinds of mandarin, so spice and citrus come first. The heart holds blue lotus, tuberose, several roses and tobaccos, with patchouli and plum pulling it towards earth and fruit. In the base, various musks, amber, civet and Bangladeshian oud make it woody, oriental and animalic. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, though the sample is small, so this is a rough guide. With its unisex build it can sit on either men or women. Kilian Musk Oud and Rasasi Bushra have a close profile.

Zora / Zora XQ

8.8

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nebiru Parfvms Zora / Zora XQ is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, Crimean rose and two kinds of oud; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, though the votes are few and point the same way. Its dense, woody build suits those who like heavy, long-lasting scents. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Thai and Cambodian oud, myrrh and Nag Champa lead the scent, while the floral side comes from Crimean rose, Thai blue lotus absolute and Shamama attar. Chinese ginseng and muskrat add a spicy, animalic depth to the mix, and the bergamot lightens it slightly.

The Golden Triangle

8.6

N•O•A•M · 2026

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M The Golden Triangle is a unisex fragrance built around narcissus absolute, opoponax and oud resin, holding citrus, spice and smoke together, and it has been discontinued. It reads as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: Asian pomelo and kaffir lime bring citrus, cinnamon and cardamom bring spice, and patchouli and vetiver add an earthy side. Oud, benzoin and labdanum give a resinous core, civet and castoreum add animal warmth, and birch tar lends a smoky edge. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage good too, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like dense, resinous, woody-smoky scents. Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay and Extra Virgo Sacred Tobacco have a close profile.

Osmanthus Toboggan MD

8.5

TSVGA · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

TSVGA Osmanthus Toboggan MD is a unisex scent from 2022, now discontinued, that pairs a bright citrus and floral character with sweet, spicy and animalic depth. Osmanthus, yuzu, blood orange and clementine give the scent its bright, fruity front. Orange blossom and frangipani absolute soften it with a floral note, while vanilla sweetness, oud and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, resinous and creamy base. Civet and muskrat add an animalic edge that keeps the sweetness from reading as one-dimensional. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads unisex and suits anyone looking for a rich, spicy floral with weight. TSVGA Osmanthus Toboggan and Nebiru Parfvms Rosa Sequoyah have a close profile.

Blueberry Chypre

6.5

Aromas de Salazar · 2023

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Aromas de Salazar Blueberry Chypre is a unisex scent that sets blueberry and Italian bergamot on a chypre base, balancing its fruity brightness with woody, smoky and leathery depth. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. The animal and smoky accords dominate, so it sits between masculine and feminine and reads as unisex. It opens with Italian bergamot, blueberry and pink pepper, where fruit and spice give a fresh start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Bulgarian white rose otto and petitgrain turn it floral and earthy. The base is led by Somalian frankincense absolute, labdanum, oakmoss and castoreum, drying down into a warm, resinous, animal chypre.

J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy

8.1

Jinx · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jinx J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy is a unisex scent that sets pineapple and citrus against rose, jasmine and tuberose, then settles onto a base of musk, civet and oud. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so those scores are a rough guide rather than a verdict. It suits anyone who is comfortable with an animalic base, regardless of gender. It opens fresh and green with pineapple, citrus notes and rosewood. The heart turns floral, with Iranian rose, white rose, jasmine sambac and tuberose, while orris root adds a powdery edge and Palo Santo a spicy one. The base is dark and animalic, built on Kashmiri deer musk, civet, castoreum and Thai oud.

Purple Rain: Jiaozhi

9.2

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Purple Rain: Jiaozhi is a unisex scent built on Indian, Vietnamese and Cambodian oud, paired with iris and musks; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Being unisex, it doesn't lean on one gender; it suits those who want a dense, heavily worked fragrance. A floral and woody body carries spices, Indian rose and blackcurrant. Iris adds a powdery softness, while Tonkin, Kashmiri and Tibetan musks, along with castoreum, hyraceum and muskrat, give an animal depth. Sandalwood rounds out the woody base. It shares a close profile with Purple Rain: Trifecta and Iris Ghalia: Trifecta.