The Perfume Library

Le Gemme - Amunae

7.1

Bvlgari · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Amunae is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, creamy and woody side, unisex in character and suited to daily and leisure wear. The top holds frankincense and aldehydes, which give a clean, slightly synthetic freshness at first. In the heart, ambrette seed absolute and Indian jasminum grandiflorum absolute bring the floral side forward while sweetness stays in the background. Black musk and oak in the base soften it into a woody, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and gets fewer votes for evenings. Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning (Eau de Toilette) and Kilian Musk Butterfly have a close profile.

Cotton Flower

6.7

Giardino Benessere · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Cotton Flower is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet unisex scent, with a powdery, creamy side that makes it feel clean and soft. The top holds gardenia, rose and bergamot: the floral side leads from the start, with bergamot keeping it bright. Clove, peony and jasmine form the heart, and the clove adds a faint spice to the flowers. Patchouli, tonka bean and oak sit underneath, settling it onto a soft, sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear and leisure, with fewer votes for nights out, business and evening. Babor Babor Women and inme In Luck have a close profile.

Rose Highland

7.2

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jorum Studio Rose Highland is a fresh, green floral unisex perfume that leans on earthy and woody tones, suited to cool, calm days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, so it sits comfortably on anyone. Without season or occasion votes, there is little to say about when it fits best. Rose absolute and jasmine absolute form the floral core, while geranium, azalea and rhododendron keep it green and fresh. Pink pepper and clove add a spicy warmth. Vetiver, oak and mineral notes settle it onto an earthy, woody base, with a soft creaminess underneath. The Dua Brand River Fougère and Diptyque Eau de Lierre have a close profile.

Via Verri Vintage (2008)

7.1

Etro · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro Via Verri Vintage is a unisex scent that softens bright mandarin orange and cardamom with jasmine and a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and cardamom, citrusy, spicy and fresh. At the heart, nutmeg, jasmine and cypress strike a floral, green balance. In the base, amber, oak and musk settle it onto a woody, sweet, lightly powdery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with business and daily wear leading. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Goutal Les Colognes - Eau d'Hadrien have a close profile.

Lumberjack Cologne

7.1

Strangers Parfumerie · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Strangers Parfumerie Lumberjack Cologne is a unisex scent that sets leather, cedar and oak against bright citrus; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit and bergamot give it a fresh, sharp citrus feel. Leather, cedar, oak and gaiac wood build a woody, leathery frame, while moss adds a green tone and lubricating oil a smoky, faintly metallic edge. Soap and orris butter soften the rougher side. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Voters lean towards fall and spring, then summer, with winter well behind. It reads cool and woody, comfortable on men and women alike. Bath House Cuban Cedar & Lime and Bond No. 9 Brooklyn have a close profile.

Passion Rose

8.1

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Passion Rose is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, passion fruit and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no votes on season or occasion. It opens with passion fruit, bergamot and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness, while saffron and pink pepper add spice and Bulgarian rose brings floral weight. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and patchouli deepen the rose. The base of vanilla, gaiac wood, leather and oakmoss settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

Parco Palladiano XII: Quercia

7.3

Bottega Veneta · 2018

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Ambré Eau Fraîche

6.7

Baldessarini · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baldessarini Ambré Eau Fraîche opens with bergamot, watermelon and aromatic notes, then turns warmer and leathery, a fresh scent aimed at men. The top pairs bergamot with watermelon for a cool, lightly fruity start. In the heart, sage, apple and nutmeg add a green, spicy edge. The base of amber, patchouli and leather brings a woody weight, so the scent moves from fresh to warm. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most votes call it masculine and modern. Montblanc Explorer Extreme and Baldessarini Signature have a close profile.

Cognac Reign

7.4

D.S. & Durga · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

D.S. & Durga Cognac Reign is a unisex perfume whose sweet, gourmand character is deepened by spice, wood and smoke. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are only a rough guide. Its warm, dense build is likely to sit best in cooler weather, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. With tonka bean and oak in its base, its profile is close to Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) and Private Mood Vanille et Cognac. It opens with caramelized bergamot and aged wood. In the heart, cognac and orris concrete settle the sweetness onto a powdery, creamy footing. The base of tonka bean and oak dries down resinous and smoky.

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui

7.7

Rasasi · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring leads the season votes, with autumn and summer close behind and winter a little further back. It is recommended about equally for daily wear, the office and leisure time, with evenings and nights out not far behind. Grapefruit, bergamot and lemon give the opening a bright citrus feel, while pink pepper and coriander add a light spice. The heart holds lavender, heliotrope and jasmine. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody frame, softened by tonka bean and amber. Armaf Ventana and Kajal Faris have a close profile.

Brooklyn Fragrance Lover

8.7

Alexandria Fragrances

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Alexandria Fragrances Brooklyn Fragrance Lover is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent weighed down by spice and wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it doesn't sit quietly: people nearby will notice it. The dense, warm build suits cooler weather best. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Cognac and praliné give a sweet start, while vanilla and tonka bean round that sweetness out. Cinnamon adds a spicy warmth, and sandalwood and oak lay a woody base underneath. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and a little synthetic.

Swiss Army Mystique Forest

6.8

Victorinox · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Victorinox Swiss Army Mystique Forest is a fresh, green women's fragrance with floral and woody touches; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, lemon, tomato leaf and fig leaf, giving a sharp, green freshness. In the heart, oak, magnolia and carrot seed make a floral, woody transition, with fruity and sweet tones softening it. Vetiver and moss leave an earthy base, and the accords also carry a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and votes split between feminine and masculine, so the gender line is not sharp. Armaf Venetian and Moschino Toy Boy have a close profile.

AG

8.3

Bogue · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Bogue AG is a unisex scent where juniper, cypress and oak meet green notes and resins, with a woody, earthy character that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the leading occasions. It leans masculine in the votes, with a fair share calling it feminine. It has been discontinued. Citrus notes give it an open start, while juniper and cypress pull it towards a green, smoky line. Jasmine, rose, gardenia and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch, and cedarwood, oak, moss, frankincense, amber and resins set it on a spicy, woody chypre base.

Kiste (2022)

8.5

Slumberhouse · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Slumberhouse Kiste (2022) is a unisex scent that sets fruity, gourmand sweetness on a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries clearly around the wearer. Few people have rated it, but opinion on its staying power points the same way. The scent reads as a single whole rather than in stages: honey, vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness, while peach and elderberry give it a fruity edge. Benzoin and fossilised amber add a creamy, resinous warmth, and patchouli, oak and pipe tobacco bring a spicy, woody depth. Scotch heather stays in the background of this dense blend. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud have a close profile.

By-and-By

8.8

Folkwinds · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Folkwinds By-and-By is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens on roasted coconut, pineapple and rum, then drifts towards smoky, animalic oud and castoreum. The opening is fruity and creamy, with roasted coconut, pineapple and rum. In the heart, frangipani and vanilla keep the sweetness going while white ambergris, oak and Chinese oud add a woody, resinous depth. The base of castoreum, Siberian deer musk and Malayan oud turns it animalic and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It has been discontinued. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Neil Morris Fragrances Burnt Amber have a close profile.

Octubre

7.8

Bravanariz

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Bravanariz Octubre is a unisex scent led by juniper, tangerine and pine, with a fresh, citrusy side. Voters pick Octubre mostly for daily wear, the office and leisure time, with some leaning towards evenings too. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. As a whole it reads green, woody and lightly resinous. Tangerine and lemon vervain bring brightness, while juniper and pine add a cool edge. Chestnut, oak, moss and lichen give it a damp, smoky forest-floor depth, and a spicy touch sits quietly behind, alongside pomegranate.

Gin

7.0

Commodity · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Commodity Gin is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance with a light spicy edge, suited to daytime and relaxed wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. The top is juniper berry, grapefruit juice and lime. Ginger leaf, freesia and labdanum soften the heart, and musk, oak and patchouli build a woody base. The fougère structure keeps the whole thing fresh and dry.

Parfum des Merveilles

8.2

Hermès · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hermès Parfum des Merveilles is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent with a resinous, earthy side, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, while spring and summer trail behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. It is classed as a women's fragrance and most voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: oakmoss, amber, cognac, patchouli, Peru balsam and oak. The sweetness comes from the amber and balsam, while oakmoss, patchouli and oak give the dry, earthy side. A powdery softness runs through the blend.

Présence(s) de Bach

7.5

Les Fleurs de Bach

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Fleurs de Bach Présence de Bach is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and floral character and a slightly sweet edge. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring, fall and summer, and mostly pick leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Clematis and vervain give a fresh, green opening. Honeysuckle and wild rose soften the heart into something floral, while pine, oak and crab apple set a woody, earthy base; citrus and spicy touches run through it. Covet and Tom Ford Vert Bohème have a close profile.

Burnt Amber

8.0

Neil Morris Fragrances

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Neil Morris Fragrances Burnt Amber is a warm, dense unisex scent that pairs smoky, resinous amber with a sweet, fruity side, and it suits cold-season evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out as the occasion. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, leaning slightly masculine. Few choose it for summer. Amber, oud and oak build a woody frame, while smoke and castoreum pull it toward an animal, smoky tone. Black pepper adds spice, and plum blossom brings a fruity, gourmand sweetness. The oriental character dominates.

Roasted Vanilla

7.2

Loewe · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Loewe Roasted Vanilla is a unisex fragrance that pairs cognac, vanilla and oak in a sweet, spicy and smoky character. Cognac and vanilla form the sweet core, while oak adds a woody, resinous depth. Pink pepper adds a light touch of spice throughout. Green and earthy accords soften the sweetness, and a smoky edge keeps the whole composition dry rather than sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so those impressions are tentative. It suits anyone who wants a warm, sweet woody scent that sits comfortably between masculine and feminine.

Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive

9.3

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Chinese Exclusive is a unisex scent led by oud, with a resinous, woody and smoky character softened by floral and spicy sides. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex. The notes read as one whole: Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and Vietnamese oud run through it, while tuberose, osmanthus and Damask rose add a floral layer. Saffron, black pepper and clove bring spice, and cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and Tonkin musk give a sweet, soft frame. Animal and earthy accords add depth. Ensar Oud Oud Rex and Ensar Oud Oud Rex: Terengganu have a close profile.

L'Amour Absolu

8.7

Welton · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Welton L'Amour Absolu is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, plum and coffee and warms into vanilla and amber, leaning towards nights out and evenings. Cinnamon, plum and coffee lead the top, giving spice, fruit and a slightly bitter edge together. The heart and base are dominated by amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood, while rum and oak lend the sweetness a woody depth. A creamy sweetness prevails, and tonka bean keeps the base warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, with fewer votes for leisure and business. It reads equally suited to men and women who want a warm, sweet fragrance. Bishop Bonne Nuit and French Avenue Royal Blend have a close profile.