The Perfume Library

Black Amber

7.5

Agonist · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agonist Black Amber is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent built around black amber, styrax and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red algae, davana and frankincense, then cedarwood, Java vetiver and tobacco flower set a woody, earthy heart. In the base, patchouli and Indian sandalwood soften into vanilla, and it dries down warm and smoky. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though many hear it as feminine. Boss Bottled Elixir and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Inexcusable Evil

6.2

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil is an unusual unisex scent that pairs a fresh, synthetic first impression with a smoky, resinous and earthy foundation. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind; leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and modern are close, and feminine gets a fair share too. The top holds ozone and gun powder; the heart brings copaiba balsam, blossoms, iodine, nagarmotha and gaiac wood. In the base, concrete, rain accord, frankincense and sandalwood settle it into a woody, resinous place. A fresh accord runs alongside sweet and leathery sides.

Drakon

8.1

Carner · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Carner Drakon opens with French cypress, Madagascan pepper and Indian betel leaf and settles into leather and sandalwood: a green, spicy, woody unisex scent. The top is French cypress, Madagascan pepper and Indian betel leaf, giving a green and spicy start. The heart holds Akigalawood®, North African orange blossom and nagarmotha. In the base, Australian sandalwood, leather and Canadian fir balsam take over, and the scent dries down resinous, earthy and lightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Atelier Materi Black Oregano and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu.

Kutay

8.3

Unique'e Luxury · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Unique'e Luxury Kutay is a unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and deepens it with spice, smoke and resin, best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot, lemon, whisky and davana for a bright start, then moves into caramel, nagarmotha and oud at the heart. The base of tobacco, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a creamy, woody, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear dominate the occasions. It reads closer to masculine and classic. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif have a close profile.

Hayat

7.3

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Hayat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on Persian saffron, bitter orange and lavender and settles into patchouli and oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, bitter orange and lavender. Amber, cinnamon and cardamom bring spicy warmth to the heart. The base of patchouli, oud and cedar turns earthy, smoky and leathery over a resinous, sweet, woody core. Luxor and Empiryan have a close profile.

Splendid Wood

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood is a sweet, woody and resinous unisex scent built on oud, vanilla and cedar with spice; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with frankincense, saffron and cardamom, a spiced, resinous start. Rosebud, jasmine sambac and artemisia sit in the heart. In the base, oud, cedar and nagarmotha form a woody floor, with vanilla sweetening it. The accords also carry smoky and leathery touches. Lattafa Shahrazad and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

Majnoon

8.4

Azman · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Azman Majnoon is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear; summer is rarely chosen. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with clove, saffron and cinnamon, while coffee absolute and pomegranate add a fruity sweetness. In the heart, tobacco, leather and rose come forward, softened by tonka bean. The base of Thai oud, frankincense, vanilla and amber leaves a resinous, woody, slightly animalic warmth. Azman Majnoon Oud Extraordinaire and Prin Anatolia have a close profile.

Magnifique (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Lancôme · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Magnifique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy and woody touches and a feminine character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Saffron opens it. The heart is rose, May rose and jasmine, while nagarmotha, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody base. The fruity and sweet sides sit over the florals and leave a soft powdery finish. M. Micallef Glamour and La Prairie Life Threads Ruby have a close profile.

Red Sand

8.6

Marc Gebauer · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Marc Gebauer Red Sand is a sweet, fruity and spicy unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes itself known. Voters lean towards calling it masculine or modern, though it stays unisex. Office and daily wear sit well behind evenings. It opens with saffron, blackcurrant and bergamot, then moves into patchouli, nagarmotha and rose. In the base, amberwood, vanilla and raspberry sweeten it into a warm, gourmand finish. The floral and woody sides keep that sweetness in check.

No. 3

7.6

Eutopie · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eutopie No. 3 is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around amber, sandalwood and saffron. It suits fall and winter evenings. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole. Amber and sandalwood lay a warm, slightly sweet ground. Saffron and cumin bring the spice, while frankincense and oud carry the resinous, smoky side. Patchouli and nagarmotha add an earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Rosam and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Les Nombres d'Or - Oudh Osmanthus / Oud

7.7

Maison Mona di Orio · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Oudh Osmanthus / Oud is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best, with a floral, woody character deepened by spice; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens bright with Calabrian green mandarin orange, Paraguayan petigrain and Philippine elemi. At the heart, Chinese osmanthus absolute and Laotian oud turn the floral sweetness smoky and resinous. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Atlas cedar, musk and ambergris leaves an earthy, animal warmth.

Shouq

8.2

Jazeel · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jazeel Shouq is a unisex oriental that ties a floral opening to a sweet, spicy and smoky woody body, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, while summer comes last. It is picked most often for a night out and for the evening. Though it is unisex, the largest share of voters finds it masculine. It opens with lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose and Egyptian geranium in a floral start. At the heart, Atlas cedar, amber, nagarmotha and gurjum balsam add a woody, resinous warmth. The base of Indian sandalwood, musk, oud and Haitian vetiver leaves a sweet, smoky, animalic trail. Sospiro Diapason and Xerjoff Malesia have a close profile.

Blue Heart (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Thameen · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen Blue Heart Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, creamy and spicy oriental character. It opens with coconut and saffron; in the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and iris bring out the sweetness and a creamy texture. In the base, vetiver, nagarmotha, white musk and amber soften it and settle it onto a warm footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for feminine and masculine character come out close.

Rose Kashmirie (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Kashmirie Eau de Parfum is a spiced, sweetened rose that suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with saffron, coriander and Sicilian bergamot framing the Bulgarian rose in a lightly spicy glow. The heart brings Damask rose absolute, Chinese peony and myrrh, which adds some weight. In the dry-down, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a sweet, powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic, and it has been discontinued. Safran Troublant and Seta share a close profile.

37 Rue de Bellechasse

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent 37 Rue de Bellechasse is a smoky, resinous and powdery unisex scent built around black pepper, orris absolute and patchouli. It opens with black pepper and juniper, with nagarmotha adding a dry edge. In the heart, orris absolute brings a powdery softness, while frankincense and oud give it a resinous, smoky, leathery depth. Patchouli, benzoin and musk ground the base, and the woody, earthy side wins out. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out, though some also wear it to the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine. Meo Fusciuni Narcotico and Xerjoff MV Agusta have a close profile.

Black XS L'Excès for Him

7.3

Rabanne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rabanne Black XS L'Excès for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a sweet, woody, lightly spiced side; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure not far off. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern. Lemon and lavender give it a bright start. In the heart, nagarmotha and ozone add a clean, slightly synthetic feel. The base settles on woods and patchouli, and the sweet, gourmand accords soften that woody floor. Gucci Guilty Intense pour Homme and Riggs Cullinan have a close profile.

Andy Warhol

8.2

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol is a unisex scent that pairs plum with sandalwood, its floral and fruity side settling into a sweet, smoky oriental base; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, bergamot zest, cypress and nagarmotha. The heart holds rose, jasmine, patchouli, labdanum and oud, moving between floral and spicy. In the base, sandalwood, frankincense, vanilla and musk leave a gourmand, woody, smoky warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards night out and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. The Dua Brand Iconic and Vapormundum Aura have a close profile.

Oud Seven

8.3

Matière Première · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Matière Première Oud Seven is a smoky, leathery unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, with Bangladeshian oud set among tobacco, labdanum and vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer barely gets a mention. Evenings and nights out suit it best. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The scent is woody, earthy and resinous. Bangladeshian oud, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build a dry, woody base. Balkans tobacco absolute and Spanish labdanum absolute add a smoky, animal warmth, while amber brings sweetness. Egyptian violet leaf absolute adds a green edge that softens the weight.

Baikal Gris (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Areej Le Doré · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Areej Le Doré Baikal Gris Extrait de Parfum is a woody, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are far from rare. It opens with Russian fir balsam, Indian ambergris and violet leaf, a green, cool start. In the heart, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood add a creamy softness. The base of cypress, oakmoss, cedarwood and fossilised amber settles into an earthy, spicy and slightly animal depth.

Silver Ceremony

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

bdk Parfums Silver Ceremony is a unisex scent that balances fresh, green citrus with spice and wood, leaning masculine. Most voters suggest Silver Ceremony for spring and summer, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though many call it modern. It opens with Italian lemon, green mandarin and bergamot, a bright citrus layer. Indian pink pepper and ginger add a sharp spiciness in the heart. The base of Moroccan atlas cedar, patchouli, oud and labdanum is woody and faintly leathery. Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime and Memo Paris Sicilian Leather have a close profile.

Ambra (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Ambra Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that ties the brightness of orange and bergamot to a warm base of ambergris, vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with orange, petitgrain and bergamot for a citrus freshness. In the heart, Virginia cedar, patchouli, nagarmotha and rose build a woody, lightly floral core. The base of musk, vanilla, ambergris, sandalwood and cistus leaves a sweet, resinous, slightly leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring; few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some votes for leisure and business. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambra and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.

Myrrh Casati

7.5

Maison Mona di Orio · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Maison Mona di Orio Myrrh Casati is a unisex scent built on myrrh and frankincense, spiced with saffron and cardamom into something woody and smoky; it has been discontinued. Myrrh, frankincense and benzoin lay down a resinous base, while saffron, cardamom and pink pepper add a spicy edge. Gaiac wood and patchouli bring a woody, earthy tone, and liquorice softens the dryness slightly. The whole stays dark and oriental from start to finish. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, so it sits fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads as sitting between the two.

L'Eau Scandaleuse

6.9

Anatole Lebreton · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anatole Lebreton L'Eau Scandaleuse is a floral unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against an animal, leathery depth, and it leans towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with peach, bergamot and davana, then carries tuberose, ylang-ylang and leather at its heart. Nagarmotha, oakmoss and castoreum dominate the base, so the early fruity sweetness gives way to a spicy, animalic, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while daily and office wear sit well behind. Votes lean feminine, though plenty call it classic or masculine. Calaj Love Toxin and Hedonik Obsessive Devotion have a close profile.

Capua

6.4

Electimuss · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Electimuss Capua is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance with smoky, earthy undertones, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. It opens with elemi resin, cypress, Sicilian bergamot and Madagascan tagetes, then moves to Egyptian cumin, cedar and nagarmotha in the heart. Java vetiver, cedar, cashmere wood and amber form the base. The overall impression is dry, spicy and woody, with an earthy weight underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads masculine to most, though as a unisex scent it can be worn by anyone. Etro Patchouly (Eau de Toilette) and Lattafa Pride Hala have a close note and accord profile.