The Perfume Library

L'Enfant Terrible

7.3

Jovoy · 2011

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Jovoy L'Enfant Terrible is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top opens dry and spicy with nutmeg, cumin and coriander, alongside herbaceous notes. In the heart, date sweetness meets cedar, orange tree wood and sandalwood, while green and fruity accords soften the woody core. Musk sits underneath, with a warm, oriental, slightly animalic and resinous feel in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it reads truly in between. Perfumes with a close profile include L.T. Piver Cèdre and Serge Lutens Arabie.

Guilty Parfum pour Homme

7.6

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a spicy, woody base. The top is juniper, Italian lemon and Provençal lavender. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a sweet, spicy softness, joined by Spanish cistus. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, musk and dry woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Parfums de Marly Valero have a close profile.

Cuir

7.5

Molinard · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Molinard Cuir is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which leather, oud, patchouli and saffron take the lead. It reads as one piece: a leathery, woody core with the warm spice of saffron, pimento and nutmeg on top, while patchouli and oud add an earthy, resinous depth. Jasmine, rose and iris soften the floral side, and bergamot and lavender lighten the weight a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal and Mancera Black to Black have a close profile.

Serpentine

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Serpentine is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character against a smoky, woody shadow. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close and quiet. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Grass, leaves, iris leaf and galbanum give it a green freshness, which aldehydes and ozone make brighter and airier, while smoked cedar, gaiac wood and juniper wood add a dry, woody edge. Benzoin and labdanum bring a resinous warmth, nutmeg a light spice, and black musk a soft base underneath.

Acteur (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Azzaro · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Acteur Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine chypre that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of bergamot, cardamom and nutmeg with a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also suits daily and business wear. Half of voters call it masculine and a third call it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with calamus, bergamot and cardamom, fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, jasmine and rose add floral softness while cedarwood and caraway keep a woody line. The base of leather, oakmoss, amber and musk dries down warm, resinous and leathery.

Sugardaddy

7.2

Fugazzi

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Fugazzi Sugardaddy is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days, with spice and sweetness running through the brightness. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with night outings also seen as a fit. Its character reads modern, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, tangerine and blackcurrant. Nutmeg and clove bring spice to the heart, softened by jasmine and white ambergris. In the base, cashmere, moss and patchouli settle it into a sweet, slightly synthetic finish. Lotto Lotto Man (Eau de Toilette) and Phlur Tangerine Boy have a close profile.

XXI: Art Deco - Cypress

8.8

Clive Christian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Cypress is a woody fougère for men that opens fresh with petitgrain, bergamot and basil, then moves into a spicy cypress heart. The opening of petitgrain, bergamot and basil is citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, clove, cypress, nutmeg and ginger add a dry, spicy edge. Cedar, amber and oak wood anchor the base, leaving it woody with a faintly creamy feel. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It is picked most for spring and fall, and for evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as classic and masculine. It has been discontinued. Heeley Cologne Officinale and L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs have a close profile.

Contradiction for Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Calvin Klein · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh masculine scent led by citrus and green tones, deepened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, lime, lavender and clary sage, a bright, slightly fruity start. Nutmeg, pepper, coriander and cardamom add a spicy warmth in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, ebony and musk leave a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Half of voters call it masculine, so it reads as a men's fragrance. Roja Parfums Apex Eau Intense and Dior Higher Energy have a close profile.

Nuit de Megève

7.6

Eight & Bob · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eight & Bob Nuit de Megève is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with spice, sweetness and a woody smokiness, suited to casual days and the milder seasons of fall and spring. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer a distant last. It is chosen for leisure, daytime and office wear, and it also works for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot and nutmeg. In the heart, violet, clove and tonka bean turn it both spicy and creamy. The base of cedarwood, amber and Ambrostar leaves a woody, sweet and slightly smoky finish.

The Hunting Man

7.0

La Rive · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive The Hunting Man is a spicy, woody masculine fragrance that opens with apple, lemon and juniper. It begins with apple and lemon, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, juniper, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice, while rosemary and geranium keep it green and aromatic. The base of vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and amber builds a woody ground and sweetens the scent slightly. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It wears easily for daily use and leisure, and it also suits the office. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive New Game and La Rive Grey Point (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Punks In Paradise

7.6

Philly & Phill · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Philly & Phill Punks In Paradise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with fruity sweetness, spice and a leathery, woody base. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, hemp and nutmeg, bringing citrus and spice together. In the heart, pear, plum and peach add a fruity sweetness while galbanum keeps the green tone. The base settles into sandalwood, patchouli and leather, woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a modern character. Glamfume True Story Men and Art de Parfum Signature Wild have a close profile.

Verdigris

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kinetic Perfumes Verdigris is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with orange, lime and bergamot in a bright citrus layer, softened a little by jasmine. In the heart, calone brings an aquatic coolness, nutmeg and coriander add spice, and rose and violet lend a floral touch. The base rests on a green, woody ground of oakmoss, patchouli and cedar, smoothed by musk and ambergris. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, while some call it modern. Acqua di Giò pour Homme and CK One have a close profile.

Bound for Men

7.8

Sapil · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sapil Bound for Men opens with green mandarin orange, cardamom and green apple, then settles onto a sweet, spicy and leathery base in a fragrance made for men. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most pick fall and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top notes of green mandarin orange, cardamom and green apple give a fruity freshness. In the heart, nutmeg, lavender and orange blossom soften the spice. The base of tonka bean, leather and amber sweetens it into a powdery, oriental warmth. Armani Code Profumo and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense have a close profile.

Raphael

7.7

Sora Dora · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Sora Dora Raphael is a unisex fragrance that reads fresh and powdery, setting sweetness and spice against a soft, creamy backdrop. Voters lean towards spring, then autumn, and mention leisure, daily wear and the office most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Some voters call it feminine, others modern. It opens with rhubarb, cardamom and pink pepper, lightly spicy and bright. The heart turns floral and soft with iris, magnolia and honeysuckle. In the base, vanilla, white musk and cedar take over, leaving a creamy, sweet finish.

Nuit de Longchamp (2008) (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Lubin · 2008

Floral · Green · Spicy

Lubin Nuit de Longchamp is a floral, green chypre with spicy, powdery and resinous layers, and it reads as a classic feminine scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with autumn and spring leading by a small margin. Night outs and evenings are the most named occasions. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The top opens spicy with Sicilian bergamot, cardamom and nutmeg, while ylang-ylang and orange blossom prepare the floral side. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and Turkish rose are softened by sandalwood. The base sets a resinous, woody ground of Tolu balm, patchouli, labdanum and oakmoss.

1 Million Golden Oud

8.1

Rabanne · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron, black pepper and nutmeg over oud, leather and cedarwood. It opens with bergamot and spices, then gurjum balsam, patchouli and sandalwood soften the middle. Leather, cistus, cedarwood and oud form the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and leathery. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read its character as masculine. Fragrance World Million Golden Oud and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Velorum

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Velorum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and black pepper in a spicy start; in the heart cinnamon, clove and almond come forward, with passion fruit adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and white chocolate push it towards a gourmand, creamy finish, while sandalwood and amber round out the warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though it also gets masculine votes, in keeping with its unisex label.

Touaregh

7.8

Il Profvmo · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Il Profvmo Touaregh opens on citrullus and settles into bell pepper and lokum, a fresh yet sweet scent for men that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. After the citrullus opening, the heart of bell pepper, lokum and nutmeg gives it a green, sweet and spicy character. Patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver form a woody base, while the oriental and floral touches stay in the background.

Black Musk

6.8

Montale · 2010

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Montale Black Musk is a smoky, spicy unisex scent built on musk, patchouli and sandalwood, leaning towards winter and evening wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions named most. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. As a whole it reads woody, leathery and resinous. Sandalwood, teakwood and patchouli lay an earthy base, while leather and ambergris add an animal warmth. Black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice, and musk softens the edges. Montale Dark Aoud and Lattafa Maahir Black Edition have a close profile.

Plus Plus Feminine

6.8

Diesel · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diesel Plus Plus Feminine is a fresh, fruity floral with citrus, sweetness and a soft, powdery creaminess, made for women. It has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of blackcurrant leaf, pineapple and bitter orange, while lily of the valley adds a floral lift. In the heart, cherry, strawberry and red apple give it a sweet fruity body, balanced by jasmine and magnolia. The base of musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood softens everything and dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters call it feminine and modern. Burberry Her (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Day Dreams have a close profile.

Le Mat

8.1

Mendittorosa · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mendittorosa Le Mat is a unisex scent that sets floral and sweet tones on an earthy, smoky, spicy base. Black pepper, nutmeg and clove open with a warm spicy push. At the heart, May rose and geranium add a soft floral touch, while cashmere wood, Indonesian patchouli and Spanish immortelle settle the scent into a woody, powdery, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits right in between.

Ma Nishtana

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ma Nishtana is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance whose warm, smoky and animalic side dominates. Amber, sandalwood, saffron and cardamom form its backbone. Leather, cumin and black pepper sharpen the spicy, leathery feel, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy depth. Rose stays in the background, softening the rough edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; summer is a rare pick. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Amouage Epic Man and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Encens Chembur

7.1

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Byredo Encens Chembur is a fresh, resinous unisex scent that sets bergamot and lemon against temple frankincense and spice; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with bergamot and lemon for a citrus freshness. The heart brings nutmeg, ginger and temple frankincense, adding a spicy, smoky resin. The base of musk, labdanum and amber softens it and settles it into a warm, woody finish.

Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.09 - Dahab (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

MiN New York · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

MiN New York Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.09 - Dahab Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with lime, cinnamon, saffron, galbanum and nutmeg, a sharp, spiced start. The heart of cypress, benzoin, geranium and frankincense adds a resinous frame. The base of musk, amber, oud and cedarwood settles into a woody, smoky, slightly leathery character. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Lattafa Anfas Oud have a close profile.