The Perfume Library

1000 (Parfum)

8.0

Jean Patou · 1972

Floral · Green · Sweet

Jean Patou 1000 is a discontinued women's perfume that pairs a green, powdery chypre character with a floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and classic. It opens with osmanthus, violet leaf and bergamot. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and geranium builds a floral body, and the base of patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly animal floor. Sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Revlon Charlie Blue and Genny Genny have a close profile.

White Diamonds (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Elizabeth Taylor · 1991

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Eau de Toilette opens with neroli, aldehydes and Amazon lily, then moves into jasmine and Turkish rose in a floral, powdery scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads as feminine, with a classic character. The top has neroli, Amazon lily and aldehydes. In the heart, iris, jasmine, tuberose and Turkish rose build the floral body, while carnation and narcissus add a spicy edge. Patchouli, oakmoss and sandalwood ground it in a chypre, woody base, and amber adds a sweet, oriental warmth. Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Artisan Ethnique

8.2

Lattafa Pride · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Pride Artisan Ethnique is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets the warmth of spice, cocoa and coffee on a creamy vanilla base. It opens with sugar, cinnamon and rum; in the heart caramel, cocoa and coffee lead, while oakmoss adds a faint woody depth beneath the sweetness. The base of labdanum, vanilla, tonka bean and cashmere closes it in a soft, powdery, creamy finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. M8 Moods Alloro and OUAI Ibiza have a close profile.

9pm Rebel

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes 9pm Rebel is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a sweet, gourmand and woody base. Mandarin orange, Granny Smith apple and pineapple give it a bright, slightly tart fruit start. Toward the heart, vanilla, cedarwood and oakmoss soften it and build a woody frame. In the base, caramel, musk and ambergris keep the sweetness going, while dry woods stop it from turning heavy. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans toward leisure, daytime and night-out wear, and reads more masculine and modern than classic. Spirit of Kings Mercy and James Bond 007 Seven have a close profile.

Ambre Topkapi

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums MDCI Ambre Topkapi is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, bergamot and lavender over a woody base of vetiver, amber and sandalwood. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lavender, while grapefruit and ginger keep it citrusy and spicy. Lily of the valley, violet and jasmine give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, sweet trail, with green and fruity shades running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, and spring and autumn lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. It is worn across daily, business and evening settings. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Individuel (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Musk Khabib (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Bortnikoff · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Musk Khabib Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the spicy, citrusy lift of nutmeg, cardamom and bergamot against a sweet, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean and deer musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Nutmeg and cardamom bring the spice up top, with bergamot adding citrus freshness. In the heart, cedarwood, tolu balm and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. The base of vetiver, ambergris and oakmoss leaves a chypre, animalic trail, while vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it. Bortnikoff Attar Musk Khabib and Nishane Santalové have a close profile.

Can't Stop Loving You

6.9

Kilian · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian Can't Stop Loving You is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that pairs orange blossom with honey and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with orange blossom and Paradisone®, then softens into Provençal honey absolute at the heart. The base brings oakmoss, Bourbon vanilla absolute, Somalian frankincense and labdanum, adding a spicy, faintly smoky warmth to the floral sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and reads mostly feminine. Maison Alhambra Luxe Blanc and Nest Vanilla Bourbon have a close profile.

Myths Woman

7.2

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Myths Woman is a green, chypre-leaning feminine scent with an earthy streak, opening fresh and settling into smoked leather and oakmoss. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It is mostly chosen for leisure and evening wear, with some votes for business and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it classic. The top opens cool and green with galbanum, violet leaf and narcissus. In the heart, carnation adds spice, patchouli adds earth and ambergris softens it. The base of musk, smoked leather and oakmoss turns animal, woody and leathery. Jil Sander Man Pure and Nicolaï Le Temps d'Une Fête have a close profile.

Le Sillage Blanc

7.4

Dusita · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dusita Le Sillage Blanc is a unisex fragrance built around oakmoss, leather and neroli, with a fresh, green chypre character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and business wear. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Neroli and orange blossom give it a floral freshness, while galbanum and artemisia push the green side forward. Oakmoss and patchouli lay an earthy base, and leather with tobacco adds a smoky, leathery edge. Ambrette softens these darker notes.

Italian Citrus

7.6

D.S. & Durga · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

D.S. & Durga Italian Citrus is a fresh, green citrus scent that suits summer and spring best, and works just as easily for daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with fall well behind and winter rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most named occasions. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens on blood orange, bergamot, lemon and chinotto peel. Green mandarin orange and violet leaf then pull the citrus towards green. In the base, oakmoss, copaiba balsam and frankincense absolute leave it spicy, woody and slightly smoky.

Fleurs de Sel

7.4

Miller Harris · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Miller Harris Fleurs de Sel is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits leisure and work hours; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter getting the fewest votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as somewhat masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with thyme, clary sage, rosemary and angelica, which give an herbal, spicy and aquatic freshness. Iris, narcissus and rose add a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, amber, leather and oakmoss settles into something woody, earthy and faintly leathery.

Sung Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Alfred Sung · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Sung Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy fougère with a woody, somewhat classic character, aimed at men. The top is bright with bergamot, lemon, juniper berry and sage, while caraway and pepper add spice. In the heart, stone pine needle, rose and jasmine bring a floral layer, and the base settles on vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and leather. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works for business. About half of voters find it masculine. Krizia Krizia Uomo and Karl Lagerfeld Photo have a close profile.

Boucheron pour Homme (1989) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Boucheron · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron pour Homme is a masculine chypre in which bergamot, lavender and oakmoss lead, setting fresh citrus against a powdery floral heart; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring and autumn get the most votes, with summer and winter slightly behind. Daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, and a share also call it classic. It opens with bergamot, orange, lemon and lavender for a fresh citrus feel, rounded by basil's green edge. The heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and orris root adds a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Boucheron pour Homme (Eau de Cologne) and Caron Nocturnes share a close profile.

Russian Musk II

8.8

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Russian Musk II is a unisex citrus and woody fragrance that opens with lemon, fir and bergamot and settles onto vetiver, amber and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. The top is fresh with lemon, fir, bergamot and pine. In the heart, tonka bean, sandalwood, clove and cinnamon add spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a chypre, earthy and slightly animalic foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong classic streak. Areej Le Doré Russian Musk Attar and Areej Le Doré Russian Musk (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cabochard (2019) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Grès · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Grès Cabochard is a green, earthy and faintly smoky chypre for women, with a floral heart resting on a leathery, woody base. It opens with aldehydes, galbanum and sage, a cool green start. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine soften the floral side. As it dries down, patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood pull it towards a dry, earthy, spicy balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and votes for leisure, evening and daily wear sit close together. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Robert Piguet Bandit and Bandit Suprême have a close profile.

Habanita (1988) (Eau de Toilette)

8.4

Molinard · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Molinard Habanita (1988) is a deep, powdery and animalic floral-oriental for women, now discontinued, that suits fall and winter evenings best. Petitgrain, mastic and galbanum give a green, resinous opening. In the heart, Grasse jasmine, ylang-ylang, heliotrope, nutmeg and cedarwood bring floral and spicy tones together. Patchouli, amber, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle into a sweet, earthy and smoky warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Most call it feminine, though a good number find it classic. Molinard Habanita (2012) (Eau de Parfum) and Harry Lehmann Habanera have a close profile.

Reasons

7.2

Amouage · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reasons is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. It opens with hazelnut, cinnamon and cardamom, a spicy and lightly sweet start, with Peruvian pepper tree adding a dry edge. In the heart, cashmeran, amber, pine and patchouli set a woody ground, softened by davana and cypriol. The base of myrrh, Palo Santo, sandalwood and vetiver settles into a resinous, green and creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine. Thameen Carved Oud and The Dua Brand Veil of Meaning have a close profile.

Al Majmua

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Areej Le Doré Al Majmua is a unisex chypre with a green, earthy character, where a fresh opening settles onto a woody, floral base. Bergamot and blackcurrant open it fresh. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver, pandanus and cadam tree build a green, spicy, earthy feel, and cedarwood, iris and oakmoss carry it into a woody, slightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes on its character favour masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Les Parfums de Rosine Une Folie de Rose and Erik Kormann Famagusta.

Chypre 21 (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Heeley · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Heeley Chypre 21 Eau de Parfum is a unisex chypre that moves from a fresh, citrusy opening into something green and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter less favoured. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Votes split between feminine and masculine, with a classic feel ahead of a modern one. Bergamot and petitgrain open it fresh. In the heart, neroli, saffron and Bulgarian rose add a floral, lightly spiced softness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss settles into a woody, green, earthy finish.

Musk Lave

8.8

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Musk Lave is a unisex scent led by lavender, bergamot and Siberian deer musk, running along floral, sweet and woody lines. Musk Lave has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine first, with classic next. The top is lavender and bergamot. The heart gathers lavender absolute, Mysore sandalwood and osmanthus around the Siberian deer musk, and the base settles into labdanum, iris and oakmoss. The accords are powdery, creamy and spicy, with fougère and animal tones. Penhaligon's A Balm of Calm and French Avenue Thunder have a close profile.

Rhinoceros (2020)

7.6

Zoologist · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, spicy unisex scent built on leather, tobacco and smoke, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic side as well. Its profile is close to Zoologist King Cobra and Amouage Epic Man. The top notes are whisky, rum, coffee, basil and pink pepper, so it opens spicy and slightly green. In the heart, leather, frankincense and tobacco absolute dominate. The base of oakmoss, patchouli, amber and Laotian oud dries down smoky, earthy and resinous.

Diva (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Emanuel Ungaro · 1983

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Emanuel Ungaro Diva Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent for women that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom, mandarin orange and bergamot, brightened by aldehydes and tuberose. The heart turns floral and powdery with jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and orris root. The base settles into a sweet, woody warmth of vetiver, amber, honey and vanilla, while civet and oakmoss add an animalic, chypre depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters describe it as feminine and classic. Givenchy Ysatis and Jean Patou Sublime have a close profile.

Romance (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Ralph Lauren · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's scent that suits spring and summer days, from daytime errands to the office. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with daily wear, work and leisure leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern and others classic. It opens with lychee, rose, freesia and ginger, a citrusy, fruity and fresh start. Violet, lotus and lily then give it a floral, slightly powdery heart. In the dry-down, patchouli, oakmoss and musk leave a green, woody base. DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense and Balenciaga L'Eau Rose have a close profile.

Dubai - Abraj (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Abraj Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and oriental body. Lavender, bergamot and saffron come first, with black pepper and cardamom adding spice. In the heart, red rose and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while leather and cedarwood set it on a woody base. At the bottom, oud, amber, vanilla and musk sweeten and deepen the scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Voters favour leisure, daily wear and business, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme and Swiss Arabian Hawa have a close profile.