The Perfume Library

Id

7.7

Mendittorosa · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mendittorosa Id is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, pairing a sweet, spicy character with a smoky, woody base. It opens with ravansara, then moves into a floral-spicy heart of nutmeg, clove, jasmine, iris and violet. The base of Ceylonese cinnamon, labdanum, oud and birch turns resinous and smoky, while ambroxan and white musk soften the edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Mendittorosa Alfa and Perfumer H White Smoke have a close profile.

Nemo (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Cacharel · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Nemo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, spicy streak over a sweet, smoky oriental base; it has been discontinued. Nutmeg, cardamom and lavender open on a spicy, aromatic note. In the heart, caraway, carnation, geranium and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while labdanum adds a resinous warmth. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent, and patchouli, cedar and leather leave an earthy, woody, leathery trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn from daytime to evening and at the office. In character votes, masculine leads, followed by classic and modern. Davidoff Zino and Histoires de Parfums 1740 have a close profile.

Qaed Al Fursan Untamed / قائد الفرسان

7.8

Lattafa · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Untamed is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, spicy gourmand character, run through with woody and slightly smoky tones. It opens with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and mandarin orange: the spice leads while the mandarin lifts it a little. In the heart, lavender, cypress and geranium sit beside caramel, setting the sweetness on a green, aromatic footing. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, labdanum and amber carries it into a warm, woody, smoky finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes spread across leisure, evening, daily and business wear, and it mostly reads as masculine and modern. Lattafa Pride Pure Crystal and Armaf Voyage Titan have a close profile.

Elements Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Hugo Boss · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Elements Aqua Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening of lavender, maple and cypress over a woody base of moss and vetiver; it has been discontinued. A fresh, citrusy accord leads, with aquatic and green touches behind it. In the heart, jasmine, nutmeg, pimento and clove add a spicy warmth and a light sweetness. The base of moss, vetiver and cedarwood settles the scent into a woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays little part. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Hugo (Eau de Toilette) and Calvin Klein Crave have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Sultan de Muscat

7.2

Rituals · 2015

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Rituals Oriental Essence - Sultan de Muscat is a spicy, woody masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring behind them and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Close to half of those voting call it masculine, and many also find it classic. It opens with juniper and nutmeg, then moves into a woody, aromatic heart of lavender, thyme and cedarwood. Patchouli, leather and musk form the base, while the accords lean spicy, resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery. The overall impression is dry, warm and oriental. Montale Black Musk and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.

Lumière d'Épices

6.9

By Terry · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

By Terry Lumière d'Épices is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot against orange blossom and spice. It opens on citrus: blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot keep it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and rose build a floral base, while dry woods and spices dry it down. Cedarwood, nutmeg and clove close it with a woody, spicy warmth, and the overall impression is sweet, lightly powdery and fruity. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leaning slightly ahead of daytime use. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, and it sits closer to a classic style than a modern one.

L'Una

7.4

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kinetic Perfumes L'Una is a unisex scent with a floral, fruity core, rounded out by spice, wood and leather and leaning sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and its character splits between feminine and masculine. It opens with lemon, orange, saffron and bergamot. At the heart, lychee, plum, rose, violet and leather come forward, with nutmeg adding spice and lily of the valley a light floral touch. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, musk, vanilla and amber dries down woody and sweet. Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II and Omanluxury Paramour have a close profile.

Romamor Uomo

7.7

Laura Biagiotti · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy start of vetiver, cardamom and black pepper with a woody body of fig and cedarwood. Grapefruit and ginger brighten the top, while vetiver and black pepper keep it dry. Fig, lavender and nutmeg lead the heart, and tonka bean, sandalwood and amber sweeten and soften the base. Overall it reads fresh, fruity and lightly oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and favour leisure, daily wear and the office. Most describe its character as masculine and modern. Guess Seductive Homme Noir and Montblanc Présence (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

LP No.9 for Men

7.3

Penhaligon's · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Penhaligon's LP No.9 for Men is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens fresh with mandarin orange, bergamot and rosewood, then settles into a floral, spicy and sweet character. The top notes are mandarin orange, rosewood and bergamot, giving a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, iris, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a floral, powdery side, while nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and clove bring spice. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens it into a warm, gourmand, oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Rochas Tocade and Dior Dune have a close profile.

Zero Plus Masculine (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Diesel · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Diesel Zero Plus Masculine Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral line with a sweet, spicy and powdery base. The top notes are aniseed, cardamom, bergamot and orange, with cardamom and nutmeg adding a spicy edge from the start. At the heart, rose, jasmine and violet carry the floral side while cinnamon keeps the spice going. In the base, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it, and heliotrope adds a powdery touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most see it as masculine, though many also call it modern. Diesel Zero Plus Feminine and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Vigor

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Vigor is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top has bitter orange, juniper, vermouth, pear and cardamom, moving through caraway, pine and lavender in the heart. Myrrh absolute, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and tonka bean weigh most in the base. A spicy, green, woody start settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy sweetness.

Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Molton Brown · 2015

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Eau de Toilette is a sweet, smoky oud scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. It is unisex, though voters call it masculine more often than feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate; it leans towards evening and night-out wear, and also suits leisure time. Summer is the least chosen season. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg and cinnamon leaf, giving a spicy lift. In the heart, elemi resin, myrrh and black tea add a resinous, slightly green tone. The base of oud, tobacco and vetiver turns woody and smoky, with honey sweetening it.

Unda Maris 8

7.6

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Filippo Sorcinelli Unda Maris 8 is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed, off-duty wear. It opens with tonka bean, patchouli, benzoin and vanilla, yet the scent reads more fresh and green than sweet. Aquatic notes, myrtle, geranium and nutmeg sit in the heart, while myrtle, citron, eucalyptus and jasmine carry the base. Spicy, woody, resinous and faintly smoky accords add an edge to the sea-air feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third and winter the least chosen season. Leisure is the most named setting, followed by night out and evening. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Acqua di Portofino Sail and Amouage Lineage have a close profile.

Pour Homme

8.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pour Homme is a green, spicy fougère with earthy, resinous and slightly smoky edges, suited to those who like a classic masculine style. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure, and also works for business. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with oregano, pimento, cinnamon and lavender, spicy and herbal. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and black pepper build an earthy body. In the base, tonka bean, oakmoss and vanilla sweeten and soften it, while sandalwood and frankincense add a resinous warmth.

Délice

7.6

M. Micallef · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Délice is a floral, fruity unisex scent that pairs the brightness of lemon, orange and mandarin orange with warm, sweet vanilla and musk in the base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and it is picked mainly for evenings and nights out, less for daytime or the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits between the two. The opening is dominated by citrus. In the heart, violet meets cinnamon and nutmeg, and the spice warms the sweet, fruity core. The base of vanilla, musk, ambergris and sandalwood closes it soft, woody and oriental. Kinetic Perfumes L'Una and Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx have a close profile.

Ottoman Empire III

8.2

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire III is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent built around rose, oud and saffron, and it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, Bulgarian rose and white rose alongside jasmine and frangipani, while pepper and cardamom add spice to the floral start. The heart brings vetiver, saffron, Indian oud and nutmeg forward; in the base, myrrh, sandalwood and oakmoss close it out with a resinous, smoky, creamy warmth. Oriental and animal tones darken the character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is linked mostly to nights out and evenings. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though many also call it feminine or classic. Ottoman Empire and Ottoman Empire IV have a close profile.

Lavish

8.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boadicea the Victorious Lavish is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a green and woody base. Bergamot and lemon open it brightly, while nutmeg, orange blossom and rose add a soft floral and spicy heart. It then dries down to gaiac wood, vetiver, cedar and patchouli, with amber and moss rounding out the woody base with an earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Creed Vetiver Geranium and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Oud Violet Intense

8.1

Fragrance Du Bois · 2013

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Violet Intense is a spicy, smoky unisex scent that opens with black pepper, mandarin orange and elemi resin before deepening into oud and amber. The opening pairs black pepper, elemi resin and mandarin orange, with the citrus brightness held in check by spice. In the heart, tonka bean, nutmeg and frankincense sweeten it and add a resinous warmth. The base of musk, cistus, amber and oud settles into a woody, oriental, smoky finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Votes on its character split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It has been discontinued. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Bleu Intense and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Intimately Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

David Beckham · 2006

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

David Beckham Intimately Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom, then turns spicier in the heart with nutmeg, star anise and violet. Patchouli, sandalwood and amber dry it down to a sweet, woody, resinous warmth, with smoky and leathery touches among the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions; most also read it as masculine. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Atelier Rebul J. C. Reboul have a close profile.

Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York

7.5

Bond No. 9 · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 Success is the Essence of New York / Andy Warhol Success Is A Job In New York is a sweet, spicy floral with a powdery, gourmand body, offered as a unisex scent. Jasmine, tuberose and May rose give it a floral backbone. Plum and mandarin orange add a fruity freshness, while cardamom and nutmeg bring a spicy warmth. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it into a soft oriental feel, with the powdery side staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine in the votes, though many see it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Burberry Brit Red and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

New Level

7.3

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Brooklyn Soap Company New Level is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening over a spicy, smoky and earthy woody base, an easy, modern choice for daytime wear. The top is neroli, peppermint, mandarin orange and bergamot, bright and clean. Saffron, nutmeg and frankincense bring a spicy, resinous warmth in the heart. Vetiver, cedar and oud form a woody, slightly smoky base, with green and earthy facets rounding it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly masculine. Bogner Deep Forest and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Royal Blend Nero

8.5

French Avenue

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is recommended mainly for nights out and evenings. It leans masculine, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens fruity and gourmand with apple, date, bergamot and nutmeg. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron and dry woods bring out the spice and the woodiness. The base of vanilla, musk, tonka bean and benzoin leaves it creamy, resinous and sweet. Zimaya Sharaf Blend and Penhaligon's Kensington Amber have a close profile.

Majestic Amber

7.7

Pana Dora · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pana Dora Majestic Amber is a sweet, spicy and 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 lean towards night-out and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and nutmeg for a spicy start, softened by violet and orris root into a powdery tone. The heart holds orange blossom, tuberose and amberwood. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and leather build a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky foundation, with cedar and oakmoss carrying the woody side.

Aigner pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Aigner · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Aigner pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a spicy, leathery edge, suited to spring and autumn days, at work or at leisure. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with winter next. It fits business and everyday wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with grapefruit, yuzu and spices, giving a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. In the heart, pepper, cardamom and nutmeg bring out the spicy side. The base of musk, leather, sandalwood and cedar settles it onto a woody, leathery footing, with a sweet, synthetic touch in the background.