The Perfume Library

Incense Wood Spirit

7.6

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Incense Wood Spirit is a unisex scent that pairs resinous frankincense and myrrh with woods and spices, with an animal depth underneath; it has been discontinued. Frankincense and myrrh lead, while woods and spices give them a dry, woody base. Jasmine and rose soften the floral side, and civet and castoreum add an animal, slightly earthy and smoky weight. The overall impression is dark and dry rather than sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure wear is also common. It reads as unisex. Boadicea the Victorious Elegant and Bogue Maai have a close profile.

Rhizome 06

7.8

Rhizome · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rhizome 06 is a unisex fragrance that reads powdery and resinous, with a floral heart resting on a sweet amber base. It opens with ambergris and bergamot, the bergamot lightening things slightly. In the heart, Florentine iris, myrrh and elemi resin take over: the iris brings a powdery floral tone, while myrrh and elemi add a spicy, resinous depth. In the base, amber and musky notes sweeten and soften it, leaving a woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, though evenings and nights out are possible too.

Country (Eau de Cologne)

8.0

Henry M. Betrix · 1980

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Eau de Cologne

Memory Lane

7.5

Christèle Jacquemin · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Christèle Jacquemin Memory Lane is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against a sweet, gourmand warmth, with spice and resin behind it. The top is magnolia, meringue and myrrh: a soft floral freshness with a sugary touch on top. In the heart, cypriol, parsley and clove lead, bringing green, spicy and earthy shades. The base of green vanilla and white oud dries down woody and resinous, with a sweetness that stays in place. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like a scent that is neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, composed yet soft. L'Artisan Parfumeur Méchant Loup and Nikos Sculpture Voyage en Orient have a close profile.

Schu (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Schuberth

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Schuberth Schu Eau de Parfum is a woody, resinous women's fragrance in which a floral heart is hardened by green, spicy and smoky tones. It opens with artemisia, star anise and angelica, a green and spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang and white lily build the floral side while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, ambergris and oud leaves a woody, animalic and smoky foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Masque III-II Romanza and Jazeel Ghala have a close profile.

Vintage Gardenia

6.9

Jo Malone · 2004

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jo Malone Vintage Gardenia is a floral, green scent built on hyacinth and gardenia, made for women and now discontinued. Hyacinth opens with a fresh, green floral note, and gardenia takes over in the heart. Sandalwood, cardamom and myrrh form a woody, spicy base that softens the flowers. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It is classed as a feminine perfume. The warm spice of cardamom and myrrh balances the gardenia without weighing it down.

Champagne

8.3

Otto Kern · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Otto Kern Champagne is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out. It opens with orange, rum and hazelnut cream, so a fruity sweetness comes first. Towards the heart, myrrh, dried fruits, tonka bean and cinnamon add a spicy, oriental warmth. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, resinous softness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick night out and evening as the occasions it suits, though leisure and daily wear also get a share. Its value for money is rated highly.

Vanant

8.3

In Astra · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

In Astra Vanant is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against a powdery, resinous and smoky edge. It opens with blackcurrant, and the heart of black rose and black carnation adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of opoponax, birch tar and myrrh brings the resinous, smoky side, softened by creamy, powdery tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Its dark, dense character suits cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on anyone. Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere and Diana Vreeland Absolutely Vital have a close profile.

Opium Eau d'Orient 2008 - Poésie de Chine

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Orient 2008 - Poésie de Chine is a women's perfume that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, sweet, resinous oriental character; it has been discontinued. Ginger and tangerine give a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral touch. Myrrh, patchouli, musk and vanilla weigh in at the base, settling the scent into a resinous, sweet warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few votes back this up, so the picture is tentative. The spice and vanilla suit cooler weather best. For a close profile, see Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Été 2003 and Moresque Byron.

Anbar December Edition

7.8

Dixit & Zak · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dixit & Zak Anbar December Edition is a spicy, resinous unisex fragrance built around ambergris, oud and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and bergamot for freshness, while labdanum and vanilla lay a sweet footing. In the heart, black pepper and red pepper add spice, blackcurrant, plum and raspberry bring a fruity sweetness, and rose adds a soft floral touch. In the base, myrrh, frankincense, benzoin, tonka bean and cinnamon dominate, and it dries down creamy, woody and amber-warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Its dense, warm build sits closer to cooler weather. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, suiting those who like a full-bodied character.

Riqqa / رقة

8.4

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ambre Noir

7.4

Sonoma Scent Studio · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sonoma Scent Studio Ambre Noir is a sweet, resinous and woody unisex scent built around oakmoss, amber and sandalwood. Rose and clove add a floral, spicy edge, while labdanum, frankincense and myrrh carry the resinous depth. Castoreum gives it an animal, leathery darkness, and vetiver and Indian patchouli push it towards earthy and smoky. The overall impression is warm, dense and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score its staying power high, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as a rough guide. It reads dark and heavy rather than clearly masculine or feminine. Its profile is close to LM Parfums Black Oud and Mancera Black to Black.

Galileo

8.0

Henry Jacques · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Ébène (2024)

7.0

Balmain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Balmain Ébène (2024) is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter. Cedar, tobacco and ebony build a woody frame, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous, smoky depth. Geranium brings a floral note that softens the edges, and sweet, powdery accords round everything off. The notes read as one piece rather than separate layers. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays comfortably unisex.

Disco

7.8

Zernell Gillie · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zernell Gillie Disco is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, spicy and sweet character. Disco's longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes those scores are best read with caution. It carries no gendered lean and reads comfortably on anyone. Grapefruit and bergamot set a fresh, citrus tone, jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and saffron and cardamom bring spice. Amber and vanilla supply the sweetness, while cedar and patchouli give a dry, woody backdrop. Tobacco, tea, lavender and myrrh nudge the blend in an oriental direction.

Allégorie de l'été

8.1

Miskeo · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miskeo Allégorie de l'été is a unisex perfume led by cinnamon, fennel and labdanum, pairing a fresh, citrusy side with a spicy, resinous warmth. Cinnamon and fennel form a spicy backbone, while labdanum and myrrh add a resinous, woody depth. The bitter citrus of chinotto, hay and aldehydes keep it fresh and green, and immortelle absolute brings a sweet, floral warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. Profumum Roma Neroli and Dusita Moonlight in Chiangmai have a close profile.

Barbier des Isles

6.8

Comptoir Sud Pacifique · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Barbier des Isles is a men's fragrance that sets fresh citrus against spice, green notes and smoky wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons almost evenly, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions, with daily and business wear close behind. Bergamot, orange and lemon give it a fresh opening. In the heart, clove, cardamom and frankincense bring a spicy, smoky air, softened by jasmine. Vetiver, patchouli and myrrh form an earthy, woody base.

Magma

7.2

Andrea Maack · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Andrea Maack Magma is a smoky, spicy unisex fragrance that opens with Madagascar pepper, lemon and frankincense and deepens into saffron, rose and myrrh. The top pairs the sharp freshness of pepper and lemon with the resinous warmth of frankincense. In the heart, saffron, rose and myrrh build a spicy, oriental feel. The base of patchouli, suede and tonka bean leaves an earthy, leathery and woody ground, with a synthetic sheen running throughout. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It suits anyone who enjoys smoky, resinous scents, regardless of gender. Armani Privé Oud Royal and Amouage Purpose have a close profile.

Lily Gris Abu Yog

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Lily Gris Abu Yog is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral side with oud, incense and resin; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one whole: blue lotus, rose, ume blossom, jasmine tea and orange blossom give a floral, aquatic freshness. Beneath it, Philippine and Cambodian oud, saffron, Japanese incense and myrrh add a woody, spicy, resinous depth, while tobacco and ambergris soften it with sweet, earthy tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It suits men and women alike, with an oriental character. Ensar Oud Lily Gris: Sekadau and Matière Première Radical Rose (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Afrikaan Ambergris

7.6

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2023

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

The Unleashed Apothecary Afrikaan Ambergris is a unisex scent built around ambergris, hyraceum, vanilla and myrrh; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It sits between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: powdery iris and oakmoss sit on an aquatic, sweet ground, melting into a creamy, resinous warmth. Salt and ambergris add a marine edge, champaca brings a floral note, and hyraceum gives the animal, leathery side. The powdery, spicy and woody lines keep the sweetness in check. Lattafa Hayaam and Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux have a close profile.

Philosopher's Veil

8.4

Maison Jaxob · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Jaxob Philosopher's Veil is a fresh, green unisex fougère built around juniper berry, French lavender and ginger. The top is spicy and herbal, with juniper berry, French lavender, oregano, ginger and coriander seed. In the heart, myrrh, davana and vanilla soften and sweeten it, bringing out a resinous, powdery side. The base of musk and oakmoss dries down on a green, earthy footing, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, tidy feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. The fougère structure and fresh character sit comfortably on both men and women. Caron Les Plus Belles Lavandes and Le Blanc Lavande have a close profile.

Tikal

7.2

Anima Mundi · 2018

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Anima Mundi Tikal is a fougère classed as masculine, pairing a citrus and green opening with a resinous, smoky and woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with only a small share of voters scoring either very high. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, then business and evening, and most call its character masculine or classic. Lemon, bergamot, sage and Russian coriander give a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, ambrette seed, tonka bean, mastic and nutmeg add spice and softness. The base leans on myrrh, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla, while cedarwood and gaiac wood dry it into smoky woods. Lancetti Monsieur and Byerley have a close profile.

Lion Lust

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Lion Lust is a sweet, gourmand floral-woody scent, fruity, creamy and resinous, with an animal depth and an unisex character. It opens with vanilla, honey, strawberry and raspberry for a sweet fruit tone, while tuberose and rose otto bring a soft floral heart. The base rests on oud, myrrh and sandalwood, with civet and castoreum adding an animal edge and tonka bean and vanilla keeping it creamy. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a first impression. Its powdery, dense build suits cooler weather and evenings. Value for money is rated middling.

Prométhée (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Olivier Durbano · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Olivier Durbano Prométhée Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. The top leans on cistus, frankincense and nutmeg, with myrtle and fennel adding a green, spicy edge. In the heart, narcissus and Caucasian lily bring a floral, powdery side, while styrax and lavender absolute set them on a resinous floor. The base of vetiver, myrrh and labdanum dries down earthy, woody and faintly animal. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear stand out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though some voters call it feminine or classic. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Zafar and Amouage Gold Woman.