The Perfume Library

Gold

6.1

Undergreen · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Undergreen Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that balances fruity sweetness with spice and keeps a light, easygoing character. Gold has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it wears close to the skin and stays quiet. Voters pick it most for spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It opens with lime, lemon leaf and grapefruit for a cool citrus feel. In the heart, orange blossom, cardamom and ginger soften the sweetness with spice. The base of myrrh, labdanum and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish. Berdoues Citron Caviar and Phlur Tangerine Boy have a close profile.

Paris Izmir

7.7

Carven · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Carven Paris Izmir is a floral women's fragrance that opens with freesia and bergamot, softens into rose and myrrh, and dries down on patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes the picture is tentative. It reads as feminine. It starts floral and green, then rose and myrrh bring a spicy depth to the heart. The base turns woody, sweet and powdery, with an oriental feel. Lancôme Trésor Eau Légère and Halston Halston Woman have a close profile.

Polo Supreme Cashmere

8.3

Ralph Lauren · 2017

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Cashmere is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around cardamom, iris, frankincense and cashmeran. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Voters lean towards night outs, evenings and daily wear, with business settings further behind. It is positioned as a masculine scent. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, a spicy brightness. In the heart, iris and frankincense add a powdery, resinous softness. The base of cashmeran and myrrh settles into a creamy, woody, slightly smoky warmth, with the sweet, oriental side leading. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Athalia and Bon Parfumeur 302 Ambre Iris Santal.

Nha Trang (Pure Parfum)

8.0

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Ensar Oud Nha Trang (Pure Parfum) is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet and woody character, deepened by spice and resin. Voters find its longevity good, with most rating it high, and its sillage is rated good too. The number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, but its dense build and unisex character suggest a scent for dressed-up evenings. Tuberose, Indian rose and orange blossom form a floral body, softened by green and powdery tones. Saffron, clove and henna add spicy warmth, while Vietnamese oud, patchouli and myrrh bring a smoky, resinous, earthy depth. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the whole. Ensar Oud Nha Trang: Ya Chuan and Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge (Pure Parfum) have a close profile.

Ruby Wood

7.4

Exaltatum · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Exaltatum Ruby Wood is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a spicy, smoky woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small. It suits anyone who likes a dense, full-bodied fragrance, whether masculine or feminine. It opens with coriander, cardamom, pink pepper and red berries, while tangerine and blackcurrant round out the fruit. In the heart, rose, violet, raspberry and coffee absolute come forward. The base settles into myrrh, sandalwood, labdanum and oud, adding a smoky, woody depth.

Sastun

7.2

Gather Perfume · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gather Perfume Sastun is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, juniper and galangal, pairing fresh, green tones with a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate: it neither dominates the room nor vanishes quickly. It reads as unisex, and since only a few people have rated it, these impressions are tentative, though the overall score is positive. The scent as a whole is fresh and green, with a citrus lift and a spicy edge. Juniper and lavender carry the freshness, while oakmoss and blue cypress add an earthy, woody weight. Sandalwood, fossilised amber and myrrh leave a warm, resinous undertone, and white sage rounds out the green air.

Essence de Bois Précieux

7.9

Welton · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Welton Essence de Bois Précieux is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a woody, resinous and slightly smoky body. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a balanced trail close to the skin without filling the room. The sample of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its unisex profile sits comfortably on both men and women. The top holds bergamot, myrrh and cistus: bergamot brings brightness while myrrh and cistus add a resinous shade. In the heart, gaiac wood, papyrus and cedarwood build a woody frame. The base of vetiver, patchouli, ambergris and sandalwood dries down earthy and smoky.

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2004

8.4

Lolita Lempicka · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2004 is a floral-gourmand women's fragrance in which jasmine, iris and liquorice meet at the heart, sweetened by vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with ivy, myrrh and aniseed, which give a slightly spiced, dark start. In the heart, jasmine and iris add a floral, powdery face, while liquorice softens it with a sweet tone. The base of musk, tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin carries the scent into a warm, woody, oriental sweetness. Most voters find its longevity strong, though this rests on a small number of votes. Autumn and winter lead, spring follows, and few pick summer. It reads clearly feminine. Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2009 and Eau de Minuit 2005 - Star Dust have a close profile.

Donatella

6.4

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Donatella is a perfume for women that pairs the powdery floral side of rose, iris and violet with the sweet warmth of vanilla and white musk. It opens with rose, iris, violet and bergamot, while the heart brings cedarwood, myrrh, patchouli, frankincense and pink pepper, adding a spicy, woody depth to the florals. In the base, ambergris, white musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it, leaving an oriental, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and the evening, with some votes for daytime and office wear. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tantrum

7.2

X-Ray · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

X-Ray Tantrum is a unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, violet leaf and bergamot and settles into a floral, spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small. Most voters suggest it for daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights out following behind. It reads as fresh and powdery, equally comfortable on men and women. The top brings cinnamon, violet leaf, bergamot, lavender, galbanum and neroli together, with the spicy, fresh side leading. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of Tolu balm, myrrh and patchouli sweetens it and leaves a creamy, powdery finish. Memo Paris Ilha do Mel and Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia have a close profile.

Myrrhe Carmin

7.9

Givenchy · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Myrrhe Carmin is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, vanilla and myrrh; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, though both ratings rest on few votes. Most voters place it in the evening and for nights out, with leisure wear a distant third. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly to one side. A fruity, sweet face meets a spicy, resinous base. Cardamom adds a dry warmth, vanilla softens the sweetness, and myrrh gives the whole a smoky, oriental depth. The notes don't unfold in stages; it reads as one piece from start to finish.

Iris Carmin

6.9

Experimental Perfume Club · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Experimental Perfume Club Iris Carmin is a unisex scent in which orris absolute, benzoin and vanilla build a sweet, powdery, resinous blend. Orris absolute and vanilla carry the soft, powdery, gourmand side. Benzoin, labdanum, frankincense and myrrh add a resinous warmth, while basil brings a spicy edge; neroli and orange blossom absolute lighten it slightly. Woody and smoky accents stay in the background beneath the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone who likes sweet, resinous scents. Experimental Perfume Club Amber Iris and Omnia Profumi Ambra have a close profile.

Swiss Army Victoria

5.7

Victorinox · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Victorinox Swiss Army Victoria opens with blackcurrant, plum and freesia and carries Bulgarian rose and violet at its heart, a fresh, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though those ratings come from few voters and should be read with caution. It is classed as a women's fragrance. The opening pairs blackcurrant and plum for a fruity, sweet start, softened by freesia. Lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose and violet form the heart, where the powdery and green sides come forward. In the base, cedar leaf, sandalwood, white musk and myrrh settle the scent onto a soft, woody ground. Guerlain Idylle and Molinard Violette share a close profile.

Nagud

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bois 1920 Nagud is a unisex oriental that deepens a floral, sweet core with spice, resin and smoky woods. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes makes that picture tentative. Not tied to either gender, it can sit on a man or a woman alike. It opens bright and spicy with saffron, lemon, bergamot and red fruits. The heart turns floral and full with myrrh, jasmine, Turkish rose absolute and ylang-ylang. The base settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth of oud, frankincense, sandalwood and vanilla absolute. Roja Parfums Aoud Absolue Précieux and Pascal Morabito Gold Edition Oud have a close profile.

Oriental

8.4

Dan John

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Dan John Oriental is a sweet, spicy oriental that opens with citrus and turns gourmand and smoky, written as a men's fragrance. Black pepper and citrus notes give it a lively start. In the heart, spices and oud come forward, while patchouli, myrrh, cashmere and tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Resinous, earthy and powdery tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. With its warm, spicy build, it reads mainly masculine. Kilian Amber Oud and Mazzolari Lui have a close profile.

Oud Cambodi

8.1

Al Haramain · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Al Haramain Oud Cambodi is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental with resinous, smoky and earthy sides, a dense oud fragrance for anyone who likes that style, and it is unisex. It opens with amyris, precious woods, ginger and leather. In the heart, sandalwood, oud, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody core, with patchouli adding an earthy edge. At the base, myrrh, benzoin, frankincense and vanilla sweeten and soften it, while white musk and amber leave a warm footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters also rate its value for money highly. Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Rausch have a close profile.

Smiley (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Smiley · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Smiley Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with the sweetness of cocoa and praliné; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and is chosen less often for evenings or nights out. Bergamot and orange give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, cocoa, praliné and chili turn it sweet, gourmand and lightly spicy. Patchouli, myrrh and musk leave a soft, powdery base.

Marlina XQ

8.2

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Nebiru Parfvms Marlina XQ is a unisex fragrance that sets oud, sandalwood and ambergris beneath a floral, spicy core, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: Ceylonese cinnamon and Iranian saffron carry the spice, while Persian rose absolute, night-blooming jasmine absolute and black geranium bring the floral side. Indonesian and Burmese oud, Mysore and Australian sandalwood and myrrh add a woody, creamy, resinous depth, and black and white ambergris sweeten and soften the picture, with an aquatic accord staying in the background. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. There is no clear voting on season or occasion, but the rich, spicy build points more towards cooler weather. Perfumes with a close profile include Nebiru Parfvms Ruby Red and Memo Paris Cappadocia.

Black Musk

5.6

Illuminum

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Illuminum Black Musk opens with Tolu balm, Indonesian patchouli and tonka bean and settles into musk and civet; it is a spicy, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few voters have rated it, so these figures are tentative. It suits men and women alike, and its heavy, dense character fits colder weather and evenings best. The opening is led by Tolu balm, patchouli and tonka. In the heart, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, smoky base. The base of civet, musk and vanilla softens the animal, leathery and earthy tones with a warm sweetness. Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Hippie

7.0

Neil Morris Fragrances

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Neil Morris Fragrances Hippie is a unisex scent that softens a woody, earthy character with sweet and spicy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. Voters spread their picks evenly across the four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It suits women and men alike. Sandalwood, patchouli and myrrh lead the scent, building a woody, resinous and earthy base. Blood orange adds a fruity brightness, sage a spicy edge and musk an animal warmth. Floral and oriental accents round it off with sweetness. Those after a similar profile might also look at Molinard Patchouli and Dior Oud Ispahan.

Loubicroc

7.6

Christian Louboutin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Christian Louboutin Loubicroc is a unisex scent that sets floral and sweet tones against a woody, resinous and smoky base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so treat that reading with some caution. It isn't tied to one gender and sits comfortably on either. Cypriol, sandalwood and myrrh lead the notes. Spicy and smoky touches deepen the woody core without making it harsh, while the sweetness and floral side soften it, and a synthetic sheen runs through the blend. Perfumes with a close profile include Profumum Roma Olibanum and Gucci Ode on Melancholy.

Garden of Dendera

8.0

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Floral · Green

Flore Botanical Alchemy Garden of Dendera is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a floral, resinous and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is a comfortable fit too. Leisure, evening, daily wear and business all get similar support, and the character votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top opens cool and spicy with camphor tree, Weymouth pine, pink pepper and aniseed. Blue lotus, narcissus and Egyptian geranium bring a soft floral heart. In the base, sandalwood, myrrh, mastic and amber leave a resinous, powdery warmth, while patchouli and iris keep it earthy and slightly sweet.

Private Blend: Currantfunk

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Private Blend: Currantfunk is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity face against an oriental, animalic and smoky body. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: blackcurrant and sour cherry shape the fruity side, while Persian rose, jasmine and blue lotus carry the floral one. Vietnamese oud, frankincense and amber lay a woody, resinous and smoky depth underneath. Civet and castoreum add the animalic edge, and the sweet, gourmand accords soften it. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the vote counts are small, so treat that as a hint rather than a verdict. Its dense, characterful build suits cooler weather and evenings better. It has been discontinued. For a similar profile, look at Ensar Oud Private Blend: Jazzfunk and Serge Lutens Louve.

Sterling

7.6

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Sterling is a unisex scent that opens with green tea and clary sage, then deepens through galbanum, vanilla and leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. It sits between masculine and feminine and is worn as a unisex fragrance. Green tea and clary sage give the top its freshness, and galbanum keeps the green note going in the heart. The base of vanilla, leather, myrrh, tonka bean and musk settles into a spicy, resinous, leathery warmth. Rasasi Junoon Velvet for Men and The Dua Brand Cuìr de Mìlano have a close profile.