The Perfume Library

Initiation

7.9

Molyneux · 1990

Floral · Green · Fruity

Molyneux Initiation is a discontinued women's fragrance, a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards autumn and spring and suits evenings and nights out. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter third. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic, and only a few read it as masculine. It opens with mimosa and ylang-ylang in a floral start. The heart holds rose, jasmine and spicy notes. In the base, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, sweet and powdery ground, and animalic musk adds depth to it.

Cimabue (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

DSH Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Cimabue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in the evening or on a night out, with leisure wear a distant third and the office the least chosen setting. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with bitter orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright lift, while cardamom and nutmeg add spice. In the heart, rose, tuberose, clove and cinnamon give it a floral, spiced body. The base settles into vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, resinous and woody finish.

Amarok

8.3

Katana · 2022

Floral · Green · Spicy

Katana Amarok is a unisex scent that sets the green coolness of pine, black spruce and blue cypress against the smoky depth of birch tar, oud and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it long-lasting. Winter and autumn lead, spring follows closely, and few pick summer. It suits leisure time and evenings, and also works for a night out. It opens with balsamic notes, red pine, Japanese yuzu and blue cypress, which give a resinous, green and sharp feel. In the heart, jasmine, American magnolia and orris root add a soft floral touch. The base of birch tar, Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and amber leaves a smoky, leathery and earthy trail.

Zelen

8.7

Boka · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Boka Zelen is a green unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus against the dry, earthy warmth of vetiver and cedar. It opens with key lime, Japanese yuzu and Italian bergamot in a sharp, sparkling citrus burst. The heart turns spicy and lightly resinous with beeswax absolute, pink pepper and green cardamom. The base settles on Haitian vetiver, Virginia cedar and Mysore sandalwood, leaving a woody, earthy and slightly smoky finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. The fresh, woody character suits everyday wear, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Vétyver and Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent have a close profile.

Blue Kalbar Attar

7.7

Ensar Oud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Blue Kalbar Attar is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green and fresh face over oud, resin and animal undertones. Gallic rose, Thai blue lotus absolute, mimosa, frangipani and orange blossom make up the floral side, while lavender and blue cypress add a fresh, green lift. East Indian and Sri Lankan oud, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris form a woody, resinous base, with nutmeg bringing spice and civet an animal warmth. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, and most of them rate the longevity high. The sample is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits oud lovers looking for a floral, green take on the note, and it reads equally masculine and feminine.

Rosa Ataraxis I.II: White Rosa

9.2

Hunayn · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hunayn Rosa Ataraxis I.II: White Rosa is a unisex rose scent kept fresh and citrusy, with a powdery, creamy side. Rose carries the composition: Taif rose, white rose and Damask rose lead. Tangerine and grapefruit add a bright, fruity lift, while spearmint and eucalyptus push the coolness further. Musk, white ambergris and Mysore sandalwood bring a sweet, woody, creamy softness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine, and should suit anyone who likes rose light and airy rather than dark and heavy. Korres White Tea and Iceberg Iceberg White have a close profile.

Pour L'Amour de L'Inde (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

ID Parfums · 1996

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

ID Parfums Pour L'Amour de L'Inde Eau de Toilette is a powdery oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spice and wood; it is made for women and has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, rose and tagetes. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, Jasminum auriculatum and Indian cardamom add a warm, spicy, woody layer to the floral core. Vanilla sweetness dominates the base, softened by musk and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring trailing behind. Evening and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Moschino Moschino and Guerlain Samsara have a close profile.

Ensar Rose

8.4

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Ensar Rose is a unisex scent that pairs rose with tuberose, honey and sandalwood, leaning floral and sweet. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a dense, characterful scent that sits comfortably on both men and women. The top opens with Persian rose otto, Rosa alba otto and Tahitian vanilla. The heart holds tuberose absolute, Bulgarian rose absolute, Haitian vetiver and honey, so the floral side turns sweeter and picks up a green edge. The base of Mysore sandalwood, amber, ambergris and Indian oud sets a spicy, resinous, woody floor.

Vetiver Blanc

7.3

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Attars Vetiver Blanc is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character on a floral, woody and resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score the longevity high. The number of votes is small, so this is only a tendency. It opens with Indian tuberose absolute, gardenia absolute and galbanum, so the flowers come with a green edge. In the heart, Grasse tuberose, Bourbon vetiver, gaiac wood and white ambergris take over. The base of Mysore sandalwood, musk and Java vetiver settles it into a soft, woody finish. Ineke Hothouse Flower and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Lilaia have a close profile.

Daliflor

6.4

Salvador Dali · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Salvador Dali Daliflor is a discontinued women's fragrance that opens fresh, green and floral with vervain, white rose and mandarin orange. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall also possible. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings out. Vervain, white rose, mandarin orange, violet and grapefruit make up the bright citrus-floral top. In the heart, lily of the valley, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose bring the floral side forward. Mysore sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten and soften the base, leaving a powdery, woody, lightly spicy chypre feel. Caron Nocturnes and Le Galion Sortilège have a close profile.

Kyara Koko '92 (Pure Parfum)

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Kyara Koko '92 is a unisex scent built around Papua oud, Bulgarian rose and Mysore sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few people have voted, so this is more a first impression than a firm verdict. It reads equally well on men and women. The scent moves as one piece. Papua oud and Mysore sandalwood lay a woody, earthy base, while Kashmiri musk keeps it creamy and soft. Bulgarian rose and frangipani add a floral, slightly sweet brightness, and the fresh and green touches stop the spicy wood from turning heavy.

Leather 4 Love

8.3

Duftkumpels

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Neriko

8.6

Agar Aura · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Agar Aura Neriko is a unisex scent that pairs the sweet fruitiness of plum and apricot with oud and spices, leaning woody and smoky; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The dense character leaves a heavy, warm trail, and it suits both men and women. Plum and apricot bring a fruity sweetness, sharpened by spices. Indonesian oud and Chinese oud set a resinous, earthy, smoky ground, and Mysore sandalwood rounds it off with a soft woody tone.

Duo des Fleurs

7.5

Senyokô

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Senyokô Duo des Fleurs is a unisex floral built around rose and jasmine, suited to leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, then evening. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and can sit comfortably on either. The top holds May rose, jasmine sambac absolute, datura leaf and davana, giving the florals a fresh, slightly fruity start. The heart is rose and jasmine: jasmin bud, rose otto, jasmine absolute and rose. In the base, mitti attar, musk and Mysore sandalwood settle the scent onto an earthy, woody ground, with spicy and animal tones staying in the background.

Golden Aura

6.5

YeYe Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

YeYe Parfums Golden Aura is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of pimento and Italian bergamot with the soft sweetness of Mysore sandalwood and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is unisex and wears comfortably on anyone. The top is pimento and Italian bergamot. The heart of violet leaf, cashmeran and osmanthus absolute adds a floral, green turn. The base brings Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and white musk. Fresh, floral and sweet characters lead among the accords, while the spicy and earthy sides stay in the background.

Tranquilla

8.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Tranquilla is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the smoky warmth of oud and resin. It opens with mandarin, bergamot and yuzu, kept fresh and spicy by fir needle and pink pepper. In the heart, mimosa, jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base settles on oud, frankincense, sandalwood and oakmoss: woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters pick it most for evenings, leisure and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Nishane Hacivat Oud and Bortnikoff Oud Sinharaja have a close profile.

Akaba

6.8

Antonio Visconti

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Antonio Visconti Akaba opens with mugwort, patchouli and lemon before settling into sandalwood, oud and cedar, a smoky, leathery unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the ratings come from only a few voters, so they are a guide rather than a verdict. It reads as unisex and suits those who like heavy, woody fragrances. It begins fresh and slightly bitter with mugwort, patchouli and lemon. In the heart, Mysore sandalwood, oud and cedarwood build the woody body. The base of vanilla, Tonkin musk and tobacco adds a sweet, smoky floor, with spicy, resinous and animal accords running through the warmth. Al Haramain Oudh Patchouli and Tiziana Terenzi Ursa have a close profile.

Khan

8.4

Royal Crown · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Royal Crown Khan is a spicy, oriental unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with gaiac wood, pink pepper and neroli. In the heart, saffron and rosewood bring a spicy, floral warmth, while Borneo oud adds a resinous depth. The base of patchouli, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver sets an earthy, woody floor. The overall impression is a dense oud softened by sweet, gourmand tones. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Slightly more voters call it masculine, but a good number say feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Guerlain Encens Mythique d'Orient and Tom Ford Noir de Noir have a close profile.

Homage Oud

8.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Homage Oud is a unisex perfume that sets Turkish rose and Indian and Cambodian oud on a soft base of vanilla and Mysore sandalwood. It opens with the citrus brightness of petitgrain, lemon and orange; in the heart the roses and oud take over, with jasmine and geranium sketching a floral frame. The base of vanilla, musk, benzoin and leather leaves a sweet, resinous, leathery warmth. The overall character is floral, woody and spicy. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Homage Attar and G-Nose My Oud have a close profile.

Jardin de Musc

9.0

Hunayn · 2024

Floral · Woody · Animal

Hunayn Jardin de Musc is a unisex scent where jasmine, rose and gardenia meet on a creamy base, with a powdery, woody side; it has been discontinued. The flowers lead: jasmine, rose, gardenia, neroli and violet blend together. Beneath them, Kyara oud, Mysore sandalwood and deer musk add a warm, animalic depth. Kashmiri saffron and saffron bring a spiced warmth, while basil stays in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small. With its floral and woody build, it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, but unisex. Its profile is close to Le Père Pelletier Poudre de Riz and Jean Patou Deux Amours.

Sikada SQ

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Sikada SQ is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, spicy and woody structure, with animal and powdery shades alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It has no clear gender lean and can sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. In the top, mandarin orange, blood orange and grapefruit give a bright citrus start, while cinnamon and ginger add a spicy warmth. The heart is led by jasmine sambac, iris and rose. In the base, sandalwood, musk and vanilla form a creamy, resinous footing, and castoreum and civet add an animal depth.

Purple Papua

8.2

Duftkumpels

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Duftkumpels Purple Papua is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built on Papua oud, Indian tuberose and Java vetiver. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Oud from Papua, India, Indonesia and Cambodia forms a smoky, resinous, earthy core. Tuberose and pink lotus add a sweet softness to it, violet leaf brings a green edge, and Cretan labdanum and Mysore sandalwood deepen the warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. The heavy oud character suits those who like dense, smoky scents, and as a unisex fragrance it sits between masculine and feminine. Tolteca Ollin and Fir of the Dark have a close profile.

Vanilla Waves

8.3

Lost Tribe · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lost Tribe Vanilla Waves is a sweet, gourmand unisex perfume, a creamy vanilla wrapped in spice, resin and wood, and it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it's hard to say when it suits best. As a unisex perfume, it sits as easily on skin of any gender. Perfumes with a close profile include Lost Tribe Vanilla Waves V2 and Creed Centaurus. It opens with cinnamon and benzoin, a spicy warmth over resinous sweetness. The heart of Tonka bean, Peru balsam and French vanilla builds a creamy, gourmand core. The base adds Mongolian deer musk, Malayan oud and Mysore sandalwood, giving a woody, oriental depth.

Tonkin Rose

8.4

House of Heartistry · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

House of Heartistry Tonkin Rose is a dense unisex rose built on woody and animalic ground; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries clearly around the wearer. There are too few votes on seasons, occasions or character to say when it suits best, so it is worth trying on skin before deciding. Taif rose, Chinese rose otto and absolute, and Azerbaijani damask rose otto come as a crowded bouquet rather than a single rose. Oud, Chinese oud, Mysore sandalwood and Tonkin musk add a woody, earthy and animalic depth beneath it, with green and spicy touches alongside the floral accord.