The Perfume Library

Leonis I

8.2

Tiziana Terenzi · 2024

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Leonis I is a unisex fragrance that opens with the spicy freshness of Brazilian orange, black pepper and saffron, then settles into a resinous, woody depth. The top is Brazilian orange, davana, Italian saffron and black pepper, fresh but spiced. In the heart, Cambodian oud, Jordan myrrh, Omani frankincense and Texas cedar bring a smoky, resinous character. The base of Australian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and ambergris softens it, leaving a warm, animalic, oriental finish. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It suits those who like dense, woody, spicy scents, and as a unisex fragrance it doesn't lean toward men or women. Trudon Mortel and Xerjoff Amphorae 17 have a close profile.

Qian

7.2

Elementals

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elementals Qian is a unisex scent with a floral, spicy and woody character, shaded by resinous and smoky tones. The top opens with saffron, violet, bergamot and cypress. The heart carries Tolu balm, rose, labdanum, pink pepper and nutmeg. In the base, nagarmotha, Peru balsam, frangipani and oud settle the scent onto a woody, oriental footing. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads unisex. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante have a close profile.

Nardus

7.2

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Nardus is a unisex scent built around spikenard, cistus and frankincense, with a green, spicy and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is unisex, and its woody, earthy character suits anyone who likes heavy, calm fragrances more than it points to a man or a woman. As a whole the scent rests on sandalwood, patchouli and nagarmotha; spikenard and artemisia add a green, slightly bitter tone, while cistus and frankincense bring a resinous, smoky depth. The overall impression is dry, earthy and spicy.

Ayasofya

9.2

mesOud

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

mesOud Ayasofya is a woody, spicy unisex fragrance built around oud, saffron and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. Oud and sandalwood form a woody base, while saffron and pink pepper add spice. Damask rose, vanilla and coffee soften that hard edge, and the accords lean resinous, earthy and smoky. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. As a unisex scent it suits both women and men. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

Gemini

7.7

Riiffs

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riiffs Gemini is a fruity, citrusy women's fragrance that opens with lemon, mango and ginger. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate; only a small share of voters rate them high, and with so few votes this reading is tentative. The fresh, aquatic character makes it feel closer to daytime wear, and it is positioned as a feminine scent. The top brings lemon, red berries, mango and ginger, so it starts juicy, bright and lightly spiced. In the heart, jasmine and coumarin add a floral, sweet softness, balanced by woody notes. The base of musk, amber, nagarmotha and oud settles that sweetness onto a warm, woody ground.

Secret II: Bois Précieux

7.8

Eisenberg · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eisenberg Secret II: Bois Précieux is a sweet, spicy and woody scent with a warm, resinous character, aimed at men. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes makes these figures a rough guide. Voters name leisure and evening equally often, with daily wear and nights out close behind. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot, orange and saffron, giving a bright spiciness. The heart brings patchouli, cedar, rose and nagarmotha, and the scent then sweetens into a creamy, earthy base built on amber, vetiver, sandalwood, benzoin and tonka bean. Eisenberg Secret V: Ambre d'Orient and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Gold Oud

7.1

Zousz · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Zousz Gold Oud opens with raspberry, mint and lemon zest and moves into oud, cinnamon and spices, a fruity, sweet unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex, reading neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The first impression is fresh and fruity, with raspberry, mint and lemon zest. In the heart, musk, cinnamon, oud and spices push it toward a sweet, spicy character. Cedarwood and nagarmotha form a woody base, where oud carries on. Creamy and leathery touches round it out.

The 9th Wave - Sandalwood Oud

6.8

Neshama Perfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Neshama Perfume The 9th Wave - Sandalwood Oud is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a woody, earthy and animalic base. Bergamot, citron and black pepper give it a bright, spicy lift, while nutmeg and geranium pull that freshness towards something floral and warm. New Caledonian sandalwood, Chinese oud, Atlas cedar and Virginia cedar build the woody core, with oakmoss and nagarmotha adding an earthy depth. Civet and castoreum keep the animal side in the background. An aquatic edge runs through it, and it suits both men and women. Cosmoss Sacred Mist and Mendittorosa Talento have a close profile.

Menestrello

7.5

V Canto · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

V Canto Menestrello is a unisex fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant and cranberry on a woody base of Cambodian oud and Lebanon cedar. It opens with bright, fruity blackcurrant and cranberry, softened by ambergris and Philippine elemi. In the heart, benzoin and Italian lavender lead while Cambodian oud adds a spicy, woody depth. The base settles into Lebanon cedar, musk and Indian patchouli, with floral and green touches sitting behind a sweet woodiness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads balanced enough to suit both women and men. V Canto Arsenico and Areej Le Doré Campucha have a close profile.

Memories

8.5

Idiem Lux · 2024

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Idiem Lux Memories is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with smoky, woody and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single blend rather than a layered pyramid: blood orange, grapefruit and apple give a bright, fruity side, while cade juniper, birch tar and frankincense add a smoky, resinous depth. Cinnamon and black pepper bring spice, and civet with castoreum lend an animalic, leathery weight. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With its woody, spicy build it suits men and women who want a fragrance with character. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Afghano Oudh and Puig Quorum have a close profile.

Ethereal Moonstone

6.3

Attar al Has · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Attar al Has Ethereal Moonstone is a unisex scent that links an opening of lemon and nagarmotha to a floral heart of patchouli, rose and mimosa. Lemon's fresh citrus and the green, earthy edge of nagarmotha come first. In the heart, patchouli, lily of the valley, rose and mimosa add a soft floral layer. The base of amber, musk and sandalwood sweetens the scent and rests it on a warm woodiness; the overall impression is fresh and lightly spicy, with a bright synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means this is a rough guide. It reads unisex. Superz. Endless Sea and Fragonard Concerto have a close profile.

Richmond X Man

6.9

John Richmond · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Richmond Richmond X Man is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with Italian bergamot, violet leaf and Madagascar pepper; it has been discontinued. At the start, bergamot and lemon give a bright citrus lift, violet leaf adds a green edge and pepper a light spice. The heart of lavender, pineapple and cashmeran brings out the fruity and floral side. The base of patchouli, tonka bean, nagarmotha and Viginia cedar leaves a sweet, woody finish. Aquatic and synthetic tones run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it may need a refresh through the day, though the vote count is small and these readings are tentative. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Bentley Bentley for Men Azure and Aigner Clear Day for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Safran Musc

8.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez Safran Musc is a unisex scent built around saffron and musk, where a fresh floral side meets spicy, resinous warmth. The notes read as a single whole: saffron, damask rose absolute and orange blossom form a floral backbone, while suede and frankincense resin add a leathery, resinous depth. Nagarmotha and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody base, and the musk ties everything together with a sweet, powdery, creamy softness. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. Tom Ford White Suede (Eau de Parfum) and Prada Double Dare have a close profile.

The Whiskey Rose

8.8

Savoir Faire · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Savoir Faire The Whiskey Rose is a unisex scent that sets rose absolute and sandalwood beside leather and vanilla. A floral, sweet body is met by a woody, leathery and resinous edge. Rose absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum carry the floral side, while sandalwood, muhuhu and nagarmotha form the woody ground. Tonka bean and vanilla push it toward a gourmand, creamy feel, and labdanum and choya loban add a spicy, oriental warmth. Bergamot stays in the background of this dense blend.

603 Cuir Sahib

7.5

Bon Parfumeur · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Bon Parfumeur 603 Cuir Sahib is a unisex scent built around leather, patchouli and frankincense, with a green, spicy side softened by sweetness. It opens with Italian lemon, Indonesian nutmeg and violet leaf, a fresh yet spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, French cypress and labdanum lay down a resinous, woody base. Leather and patchouli lead the base, while tonka bean absolute and cashmeran sweeten it into a creamy warmth, with earthy and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Its leathery, oriental character sits comfortably on both men and women. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Arso and Amouage Interlude Man.

Nomad

8.2

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armaf Nomad is a fresh, fruity men's fragrance that opens with raspberry, apple and black pepper, moves through jasmine and iris, and settles on vetiver and vanilla. The opening pairs raspberry, apple, bergamot and ginger for a bright, fruity feel. In the heart, jasmine and iris add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, cedar, vanilla and honey grounds it in a woody, sweet finish, with citrus and spice running through the whole. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, and they score its value for money highly. The fresh, sweet character suits everyday wear. Jaguar Classic Gold and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

down2earth

7.3

top2base

Green · Spicy · Woody

top2base down2earth is a woody, resinous and faintly smoky unisex scent led by sandalwood, benzoin and Indonesian oud. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence: sandalwood and cedarwood give a dry woodiness, while benzoin and labdanum soften it with resinous warmth. Nagarmotha and oud add a green, spicy and smoky edge. Its sillage is rated moderate, though with few votes that is only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike who want something heavy and earthy. Its profile is close to Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Coreterno Hierba Nera.

AgarBlue

7.0

Almah Parfums 1948

Green · Spicy · Woody

Almah Parfums 1948 AgarBlue is a unisex scent that pairs three different ouds with vetiver and black pepper, leaning green and earthy. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single piece from start to finish. Assam, Sri Lankan and Cambodian oud build a woody, smoky frame, while vetiver and nagarmotha add an earthy greenness to it. Black pepper brings spice, citrus notes and chamomile lighten it a little, and musk stays in the background. A leathery shade runs alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The character is cool and smoky, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Luigi Borrelli Vicuña Wool and Ensar Oud Komrad K have a close profile.

Lux d'Assam

7.1

Faizal Privée

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Faizal Privée Lux d'Assam is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy body over an earthy, woody and resinous ground. It begins with cocoa, soil, red clay and sand, which give the opening a dry, earthy weight, while roasted clove adds spice and blackcurrant a touch of fruit. In the heart, Kashmiri rose and Taif rose carry the floral side, yuzu and guava brighten it, and Assam oud and nagarmotha bring a woody depth. At the base, labdanum and opoponax settle it into a resinous, powdery warmth. With rose and earth held side by side, it reads dry and spicy rather than sweet.

Palo Santo

7.1

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Palo Santo is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green air against a woody, resinous and smoky base, and it has been discontinued. Palo Santo leans on frankincense, patchouli and nagarmotha for an earthy, woody-resinous character. Cardamom adds spice, while cistus brings a warm, lightly sweet tone. Fresh and floral touches soften the weight, yet the smoky side never quite fades. Longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, with most finding the lasting power high, though the sample is small. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. Birkholz Incense N' Fire and L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu have a close profile.

Garut Leatheroud

7.2

Ucca · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ucca Garut Leatheroud is a unisex scent that lays spice, smoke and leather over a sweet, gourmand frame. The notes read as one whole: cinnamon and coriander give a spicy warmth, while cocoa absolute, vanilla resinoid and tonka bean pull it towards a creamy sweetness. Cambodian oud, tobacco and cedarwood add a smoky, leathery depth, and amber and benzoin round out the resinous base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. With its dense, sweet, woody build, it feels more at home in cooler weather. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued.

Noir de Mars

7.4

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Scent on Canvas Noir de Mars is a smoky, resinous and leathery unisex scent led by Laotian oud, sandalwood and myrrh. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Few people have rated it, so those impressions are tentative. Its woody, spicy character sits comfortably on anyone, with no lean towards masculine or feminine. The top of Laotian oud, sandalwood, gaiac wood and nagarmotha sets a dry, smoky wooden base. In the heart, myrrh, leather and gurjum balsam add a resinous, animalic warmth. Haitian amyris and amber in the base soften the whole and close it with an earthy sweetness.

Uptown

8.3

Bujairami

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bujairami Uptown is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a floral, spicy and oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, so it should stay noticeable through the day without crowding the room. Few people have rated it so far, so take that impression with some caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with lemon, bergamot, yellow mandarin and lavender, while coriander, pink pepper and juniper add a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orris root bring a soft floral note and caramel adds sweetness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, white musk, tobacco and Haitian vetiver dries down warm, so the scent moves from bright and fresh to an oriental finish.

Wild Emerald

6.5

Attar al Has · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Attar al Has Wild Emerald opens with saffron, cumin and potato, then settles into amber, vanilla and patchouli: a spicy, sweet and woody unisex scent. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. It reads unisex. The top notes of saffron, potato and cumin give a spicy, earthy start. In the heart, labdanum, sandalwood and rose add a resinous, floral softness. The base of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and cedarwood grounds it in a sweet, woody, oriental warmth.