The Perfume Library

Scrumptious

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Scrumptious is a unisex scent that sets cardamom, juniper and oud against sweet notes, spicy, woody and resinous in character. Spicy and woody tones carry it: cardamom, juniper and cumin sit alongside cedarwood. Frankincense and labdanum add a resinous, smoky warmth, while sweet notes and May rose turn it gourmand with a soft floral edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out fit it best. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud and MariaL Yours Deeply have a close profile.

Black Forest

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Black Forest is a woody, resinous and slightly smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with French lime, grapefruit and Amalfi orange, set against Indian oud and Somalian frankincense. The heart brings Burmese oud, gaiac wood and patchouli, giving an earthy, green and smoky feel. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum soften and sweeten it, while leathery and animal shades stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. It reads mostly masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Amouage Epic Man and Duftanker Oud Wood have a close profile.

Scorpio Rising

8.2

Eris Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Yours Madly / Madly

7.1

MariaL · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

MariaL Yours Madly / Madly is a unisex scent built around amber, heliotrope and sandalwood, warm, sweet and powdery in character; it has been discontinued. Saffron, patchouli and oud add a spicy, smoky, leathery depth. Cedar and nagarmotha carry the woody side, with vanilla for sweetness and orange and lavender for some brightness. Floral and resinous accords soften the mix. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Perfumes with a close profile include QueenB Gray Oud and Laboratorio Olfattivo Amberbomb.

Aoud Shiny

7.1

Montale · 2008

Floral · Green · Sweet

Montale Aoud Shiny is a floral and woody unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Bulgarian rose leads at the start. In the heart, nagarmotha and violet leaf add a green, slightly earthy edge to the rose. Sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base. Sweet, spicy and oriental accords run through it as well. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Though classed as unisex, voters lean toward a feminine character. Kilian Rose Oud and Tom Ford Café Rose have a close profile.

Chasing Autumn (Parfum)

7.8

Neil Morris Fragrances · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Neil Morris Fragrances Chasing Autumn is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance that leans towards the colder half of the year. Taken as a whole it reads woody and resinous: Atlas cedar, Nootka cypress and vetiver build a dry frame, while Siberian fir needle adds a sharp, forest-like air. Birch tar and leather draw a smoky, animalic edge; coffee and nutmeg bring spicy warmth, and amber a resinous softness. Earthy nagarmotha sits underneath it all. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. In the votes the masculine reading comes out ahead, though it stays unisex. Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Homme and Scent on Canvas Noir de Mars have a close profile.

Hatria

7.4

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Angela Ciampagna Hatria is a sweet, powdery unisex scent in which a floral and spicy heart softens into oud, caramel and resinous woods. The top is jasmine, saffron, davana and clove, so flowers and spice come first. In the heart, oud and caramel bring sweetness, while rose and gurjum balsam soften it. The base of musk, sandalwood and patchouli dries down creamy and resinous. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads slightly more feminine than masculine.

Cuir Fleurissant

8.2

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Cuir Fleurissant is a unisex scent that pairs floral notes with leather, with a smoky, powdery character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as more masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot and neroli alongside violet leaf and aldehydes, with birch tar casting a smoky shadow from the start. At the heart, orris, violet and rose build a powdery floral core, and the base of leather, castoreum, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish.

Ere

7.7

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Green · Spicy

PK Perfumes Ere is a unisex scent with a green, woody and resinous character, starting fresh before leaning into something earthy and smoky. Ere's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it suits the office and daily use too. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. The notes read as one whole: oakmoss, vetiver, cedar and patchouli build the frame. Galbanum and fir balsam add a green, resinous freshness, while mastic, tobacco and black tea pull it towards something dry and smoky. Clove brings spice, and Bulgarian rose absolute adds a soft floral touch.

Alkout

8.0

Boadicea the Victorious · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Alkout is a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent that sets the sharpness of coriander and pimento against a base of oud, frankincense and saffron. It opens with coriander and pimento, and a heart of jasmine, rose, pot marigold and lavender adds a floral layer. In the base, oud, frankincense and gaiac wood bring a resinous, smoky woodiness, and the accords run sweet, spicy and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a minor part. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and few choose it for the office. Its character tilts masculine and classic, though it is classed as unisex. Initio Oud for Greatness and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Ilham Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

soOud · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

soOud Ilham Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets saffron and tree moss against the warmth of gurjum balsam and ambergris. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close next choice. It is mostly seen as an evening or night-out perfume, though it also works for leisure and daytime. Although it is unisex, voters tend to find it more feminine. The scent as a whole is sweet and spicy, with floral and fruity touches alongside. Saffron carries the spicy warmth, while nagarmotha and tree moss lay a woody base. Gurjum balsam adds a resinous, leathery weight, and ambergris rounds it off, softening the oriental, gourmand feel.

Ma Bête

7.9

Eris Parfums · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eris Parfums Ma Bête is a floral, spicy unisex scent in which neroli, Indian nutmeg and jasmine sambac meet animalic notes. It opens with aldehydes, Indian nutmeg and Tunisian neroli. In the heart, Honduras styrax, nagarmotha and Indian jasmine sambac form a resinous, earthy floral core. The base of Virginia cedar, animalic notes and Indonesian patchouli leaves a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is mostly worn in the evening or on a night out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though it stays unisex. Malbrum Shameless Seducer and Diptyque Oud Palao have a close profile.

equality.

7.0

equality.fragrances · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

equality.fragrances equality. is a unisex scent that reads fresh and floral, with green and spicy touches over a woody base. It opens with elemi resin, cardamom, frankincense and carrot, a spicy, resinous freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, iris and violet bring a soft, slightly powdery floral note. The base of nagarmotha, vanilla, amber, musk and sandalwood settles it into a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Penhaligon's Quercus and Etro Via Verri (2010) have a close profile.

Amberbomb

5.6

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laboratorio Olfattivo Amberbomb is a unisex scent led by tonka bean, amber and vanilla, with a fruity, spicy side, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. It opens with strawberry, plum and apple for a sweet fruity start, softened by coffee and coconut. Jasmine, rose and iris form a floral middle. The base carries a sweet, resinous warmth of amber, vanilla and tonka bean, while leather, patchouli and cedarwood add a woody, smoky depth. Woody, leathery and animal tones keep the sweetness in check.

Find Me in the Dark Chapter II

7.6

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Green · Sweet · Spicy

The Unleashed Apothecary Find Me in the Dark Chapter II is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, suiting evenings and relaxed time off. Oakmoss, nagarmotha and Java vetiver give it a green, damp-earth character. Fir needle and Russian sage keep that air open, while honey softens the harder edges. Castoreum and costus root add a leathery, animalic, smoky backdrop. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and name evening and leisure as the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it works as unisex. It has been discontinued. Electimuss Patchouli of the Underworld and Pryn Parfum Aranyaka have a close profile.

Atlantic Ambergris

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Areej Le Doré Atlantic Ambergris is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards autumn and winter but wearing easily in spring too; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters point to evening and night-time, though it also works for leisure. Votes on character lean masculine, with feminine and classic close behind, so it sits comfortably across the line. It opens with cardamom, Russian pine and bergamot, a citrusy, green freshness. At the heart, champaca, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and spicy clove build a floral, sweet body. In the base, opoponax, oakmoss and labdanum leave a resinous, earthy, faintly smoky depth.

Taif Imperial

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Taif Imperial opens with bergamot and saffron, then deepens into caramel, Taif rose and oud, a sweet, woody unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by bergamot, saffron and cardamom, with blackberry adding a fruity edge. In the heart, caramel, Taif rose and honeysuckle bring a floral sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, benzoin, oud and amber, leaving a woody, oriental character. Fresh and green touches keep the sweetness in check. Rasasi Al Wisam Day and Bois 1920 Sandalvia have a close profile.

Secret V: Ambre d'Orient

8.0

Eisenberg · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eisenberg Secret V: Ambre d'Orient is a unisex oriental that sets the spicy brightness of cinnamon, pink pepper and bergamot against the sweet warmth of amber, benzoin and vanilla. Cinnamon, pink pepper and bergamot open with a spicy sparkle, while rose and jasmine add a soft floral edge. At the heart, nagarmotha, patchouli, cedar and vetiver build a woody, earthy base layer. The base turns resinous and sweet, with tonka bean, benzoin, amber, frankincense, musk, vanilla and myrrh. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is recommended most for nights out and evenings, with daily wear, leisure and business following close behind. Eisenberg Secret II: Bois Précieux and Beaufort Acrasia have a close profile.

Fifty Four

7.8

Jusbox · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jusbox Fifty Four is a sweet, spicy, gourmand unisex fragrance built around cardamom, saffron, chocolate and rum. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, Piña Colada and davana. The heart brings saffron, chocolate, cinnamon and nagarmotha, and the base of vanilla absolute, patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco and rum settles it into a creamy, woody, earthy ground. The overall impression is sweet and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions, though it also works for leisure. French Avenue After Effect and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Dubai

8.1

Bortnikoff · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bortnikoff Dubai is a unisex scent that leans towards spring through autumn and towards evenings and nights out, setting a floral, fruity side against a woody, oriental base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; spring comes first and autumn right behind it. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead, while office and daily use trail far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many see it as feminine or modern. Lemon, ginger and bergamot open it fresh. In the heart, jasmine, passion fruit, peach and cardamom build a floral, fruity, spicy sweetness. The base is led by vetiver, leather, Indian oud and vanilla; animal and leathery tones give it a warm, dark finish.

Nefer

7.6

Parfum Prissana

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Nefer is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. In Nefer, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and black pepper build a spicy warmth. Amber, benzoin and frankincense set that warmth on a resinous base, while smoky and green touches and fruity tangerine sit at the edges. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, spring follows, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear are the most voted occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine.

Black Dust

7.1

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Brooklyn Soap Company Black Dust is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around fig, iris and oud. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and summer is rarely picked. It is mostly seen as an evening or night-out scent, though it can also be worn at leisure. Voters tend to call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Bergamot, red pepper and cardamom open it with a bright, spicy start. In the heart, fig and iris bring a fruity, powdery sweetness while oud adds a smoky depth. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a resinous, woody and soft trail. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud and Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche have a close profile.

Yloud-Yloud

8.1

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mushin, Japanese Incense

7.5

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meleg Perfumes Mushin, Japanese Incense is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent built around jasmine absolute, Kyara oud and osmanthus absolute. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with a fair number choosing winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. The floral side comes from jasmine, osmanthus, rose and violet, while coconut and orris butter settle it into a creamy, powdery base. Kyara oud, Indian sandalwood and nagarmotha add a resinous, smoky, woody depth. A spicy, oriental sweetness runs over all of it.