The Perfume Library

Forlorn Embers & Black Reigns

8.3

Toskovat' · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Toskovat' Forlorn Embers & Black Reigns is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; it reads mostly masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with mace, bourbon whiskey, marshmallow and chocolate, a sweet, spicy gourmand layer. In the heart, ash, truffle and pine tree cone add a smoky backdrop. The base of oak, mahogany and leatherwood leaves a woody, resinous warmth. Filippo Sorcinelli Notre Dame Notte di Natale and Pineward Glühwein have a close profile.

Chaí

7.0

Robert Piguet · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Robert Piguet Chaí is a fresh, green scent built around bergamot leaf, white tea and oak, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot leaf, bringing a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, beeswax absolute and white tea pull the scent towards a creamy, lightly sweet side. Maté absolute and oak set a spicy, woody base underneath. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine. Guerlain Bergamote Fantastico Extrait 11 and Liis Ethereal Wave have a close profile.

Athenaeum

7.9

Jorum Studio · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jorum Studio Athenaeum is a floral, green and woody unisex scent that pairs honey, Scottish lavender and Morocco leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it is picked most often for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Neroli, hyacinth and sweet vernal grass give it a floral, green side, while apple and honey pull it towards fruity and sweet. Patchouli, oak and gurjum balsam lay a woody, resinous, earthy base, and beeswax and ink round out the leathery feel. Penhaligon's Sartorial and April Aromatics Agartha have a close profile.

1761

7.0

Flora Danica · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Flora Danica 1761 is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and green notes on a woody, spicy base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, fall works too, and winter stays in the background. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it can read either way. Lemon, cardamom and black pepper open fresh and spicy. In the heart, cypress, clary sage and juniper add a green, dry air, and oak, patchouli and frankincense give the base a woody depth.

Annacamento

8.1

Toskovat' · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Toskovat' Annacamento is a unisex scent that pairs citrus and floral freshness with a creamy, gourmand sweetness, leaning towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Annacamento has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it also works at the office. Voters mostly call its character modern, with masculine and feminine votes close together, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with vervain, blood orange, prickly pear and orange, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, pancake, rum, ricotta and raisin bring a creamy, sweet, gourmand side, while frangipani and dust ground that sweetness in a floral, slightly dry setting. The base adds mastic, cedarwood and oak as a woody frame, and rock samphire keeps the aquatic feel going.

Odoon

7.1

Pekji · 2015

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Pekji Odoon is a woody unisex fragrance led by ash tree, sandalwood and cedar, with a green, smoky edge. Odoon's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The woods dominate: ash tree, sandalwood, cedar, oak and gaiac wood. Pine adds a green coolness and pepper a spicy bite. Resins and vanilla soften the sweetness, with musk spreading underneath. A synthetic note also shows among the accords. Trudon II and Renier Perfumes Behique have a close profile.

Vintage Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Kenneth Cole · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Kenneth Cole Vintage Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a green, spicy streak and a woody, faintly smoky finish. It opens with grapefruit, lime, white pepper and green notes, which give a bright, sharp first impression. In the heart come sandalwood, tequila and lavender, and the scent settles onto a woody base of oak, musk and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as a men's fragrance. Davidoff Cool Water and SEINZ. Classic have a close profile.

Neroli Voyage

7.9

Floris · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Neroli Voyage is a fresh, citrusy, lightly aquatic unisex scent built around neroli and lemon, suited to spring and summer days. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with neroli, lemon and marine notes, clean and bright. Fennel seed, jasmine and ginger then add a floral, green, slightly spicy heart. Oak, amber and musk settle underneath with a quiet warmth.

Uva Dulcis

6.3

Laura Biagiotti · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laura Biagiotti Uva Dulcis is a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance that pairs wine-tinged fruit with rose, and it sits most comfortably in autumn and on evenings out. It opens with red wine, red plum, pomegranate and cherry plum, giving a fruity, sweet start. In the heart, Italian rose and rose lead, while red pepper adds a light touch of spice. Atlas cedar, oak, Indonesian patchouli Orpur® and laurel settle the sweetness onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, night out and evening wear stand out. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. Dior Dune (2026) and Michael Kors Sexy Ruby have a close profile.

Migration de L'Arbre

7.8

Senyokô · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Senyokô Migration de L'Arbre is a unisex fragrance that opens with juniper absolute, yuzu and grapefruit and settles onto a woody base of fir balsam and oak. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. The top notes of juniper absolute, yuzu and grapefruit bring a cool, citrus freshness. In the heart, mastic, osmanthus and magnolia add a soft floral touch, with black caraway giving a hint of spice. The base of fir balsam, oak, vetiver and patchouli dries down woody, earthy and resinous.

Hazel Cognac

7.8

Niche 4 All · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Niche 4 All Hazel Cognac is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs cognac, hazelnut and caramel with the warmth of vanilla and praliné. Cognac and caramel come first. The heart brings hazelnut, tonka bean and oak, and the base of vanilla, praliné and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody sweetness. Fruity and spicy touches keep it from feeling heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, yet works as unisex. The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic have a close profile.

Polo Sport Woman

7.2

Ralph Lauren · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Impressions d'Hiver

7.4

Frédéric Haldimann

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Frédéric Haldimann Impressions d'Hiver is a sweet, floral and fruity women's fragrance warmed by spice and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in autumn and winter, then spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top opens with a fresh spicy mix of white pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, mandarin orange and bergamot. Rose, jasmine and violet carry the floral heart. The base turns sweeter with peach, apricot and vanilla, while sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a soft, powdery woodiness.

Irae

7.4

V Canto · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Irae is a unisex scent where citrus and green freshness meet spice and wood, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring; it suits daily wear, evenings and the office. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bergamot, cocoa and tonka bean; the bergamot brightens while cocoa and tonka add sweetness. The heart of Sichuan pepper, artemisia, metal and coriander brings a spicy, green, cool note. The base of oak, crystal amber and rosewood settles into a woody, powdery finish.

Golden Wood

7.6

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Harmonist Golden Wood is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evenings out, and works at the office too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, elemi resin and barley malt, fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. Cabreuva, oak and beeswax form a woody heart. The base of amber, roasted tonka bean and birch settles into something resinous, warm and sweet.

Shores of Asyut

7.2

Estoras · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Estoras Shores of Asyut is a unisex scent that opens with gin, black pepper and pink pepper, then softens into tuberose and iris. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Gin and the peppers give a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, tuberose, iris and violet leaf add a creamy, green softness. The base rests on oak, moss and woods, with ambergris and sugar cane adding a light sweetness. Lvnea Ghost Pine and Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley have a close profile.

Intoxicate

8.2

La Fede

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Fede Intoxicate is a floral, sweet gourmand with creamy, spicy warmth, presented as a masculine fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and the occasions named most often are evenings, nights out and leisure time. Though it is labelled masculine, voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. Mandarin orange, bergamot and cognac open fresh with a faint boozy edge, softened by almond and freesia. In the heart, peony and plum blossom give a floral backdrop while cinnamon adds spice and caramel and coconut add sweetness. It settles into a creamy, warm base of amber, praliné, vanilla, musk and sandalwood.

Bourrasque (2020)

7.7

Le Galion · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Le Galion Bourrasque is a unisex chypre that moves from the spicy opening of ginger, cardamom and pimento through a floral heart of rose and osmanthus to a base of oakmoss and patchouli. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer sit in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. The opening pairs ginger, cardamom and Italian citrus fruits for a spicy, bright start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, osmanthus and woodland strawberry bring a floral sweetness, while opoponax and styrax add resinous warmth. The base of oak, petrichor, patchouli and oakmoss settles the scent on an earthy, woody footing, with an animal edge among its accords.

Cocktail Intense

8.3

Fragrance World

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fragrance World Cocktail Intense is a sweet, gourmand unisex oriental, with spicy and woody tones running through it. Cognac leads at the start, then cinnamon, tonka bean and oak form the heart. Vanilla, praliné and sandalwood settle underneath, sweetening and softening the scent, while the spice and wood stay in the background to balance the sugar. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. It reads warm and dense, and suits women and men alike. Voters rate its value for money highly. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic and The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir have a close profile.

Austin

8.1

City Rhythm · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

City Rhythm Austin is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that opens on cognac and tobacco, moves through tonka bean, oak and leather, and settles into sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber. Cognac and tobacco lead at the start. In the heart, tonka bean, oak and leather set the character; in the base, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber soften the sweetness and leave a resinous, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy tones run alongside. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it leaves a full, noticeable trail. It is built to be worn by anyone, men and women alike. Those after a close profile may also look at Urban Scents Sensual Blend and Swiss Arabian Nawaf.

Hierba Nera

7.1

Coreterno · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Coreterno Hierba Nera is a green, spicy and woody unisex fragrance, with resinous and smoky tones that give it a serious character. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also picked for nights out and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with bergamot, nutmeg and marijuana, which bring the green and spicy side. In the heart, frankincense, amber, labdanum and elemi resin deepen it into something resinous and smoky, while cedarwood sets the woody frame. Oud, musk and oak weigh heaviest in the base, and Texas cedar and Atlas cedar keep it dry.

Absolute

7.4

Hackett · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hackett Absolute is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, woody base, suited to daytime and evening wear. It opens with apple, lemon, pink pepper and lavender, fruit and spice arriving together. In the heart, geranium, cardamom, iris and violet add a floral, lightly spiced softness. The base of amber, vanilla, oak and cedar dries down warm, sweet and woody, with gourmand and oriental accords carrying that sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters see it as a leisure or everyday scent, and it also gets votes for nights out, evenings and the office. Parfums de Marly Layton and Jaguar Excellence have a close profile.

Pure Black

7.5

Sergio Tacchini · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Sergio Tacchini Pure Black is a fresh, green and powdery fougère for men, at home in spring and autumn and in daily, office or leisure wear. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticeable through the day without being loud. Votes gather around spring and autumn, with summer and winter trailing slightly. It is picked more for daytime and the office than for nights out. It opens with tarragon, rosemary, lavender, vermouth and absinth, an herbal, spicy freshness. In the heart, wisteria, vetiver and sandalwood build a soft woody base. The dry-down of lichen, oak, tonka bean, ambergris and white musk sweetens it slightly and ends on a powdery warmth.

To My Father

8.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance in which whisky, oak and leather carry the weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bitter orange, ambrette seed and davana, which give a fruity brightness. Juniper, whisky and cabreuva form the heart, and oak, white oud and leather pull the base towards woody, resinous and smoky tones. Sweet, gourmand touches soften the spicy, oriental character. Borntostandout Smokin' Gun and Atelier Cologne Gold Leather have a close profile.