The Perfume Library

356 perfumes

Shumukh

The Spirit of Dubai

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Spirit of Dubai Shumukh is a unisex scent built around Turkish damask rose, Indian oud and jasmine sambac, mixing floral and oriental sides; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. The notes sit together without a top, heart and base split: Chinese pink pepper and Laotian cinnamon bring spice, while Italian bergamot and French lavender add freshness. Sandalwood, musk and ambergris soften it. Alongside fresh, floral and sweet accords there are smoky, leathery and animal tones. Rayhaan Imperia and Carner Helix have a close profile.

Tibetan Musk Ghalia

8.8

Ensar Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ensar Oud Tibetan Musk Ghalia is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, oriental character with spicy, resinous and animalic touches, its sweetness softened by a creamy feel. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it suits anyone, men and women alike. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole. Rose otto and oud lead, while Tibetan musk and Omani frankincense set them on a creamy, resinous base. Blackcurrant adds a light fruity sweetness and lavender a faint aromatic shade.

The Poet

8.0

Kismet Olfactive · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kismet Olfactive The Poet is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy brightness on a woody, resinous and creamy footing. Grapefruit gives the scent its crisp side, backed by green and aquatic accords. Beneath it, Atlas cedar, Indian sandalwood and patchouli form a woody frame. Omani frankincense and resins add depth, while tonka bean and ambrette bring a sweet, creamy softness. Casablanca lily adds a floral touch that rounds things out, and the spicy and slightly leathery tones stay in the background. The notes aren't split into layers, so the scent reads as one blend from start to finish. Anomalia Cérémonie and Amouage Decision have a close profile.

The Conqueror of UAE

7.8

The Dua Brand · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

The Dua Brand The Conqueror of UAE is a unisex scent built around amber, leather, oud and tobacco, with a woody, smoky character. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong; the vote count is small, but the picture is clear. It leaves a lasting trail around the wearer, so a light hand with the sprays makes sense. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. The notes read as one whole: amber, leather, oud, tobacco and Omani frankincense lay a resinous, leathery and smoky base. Bourbon vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, while Italian iris adds a powdery touch. Green apple and Bulgarian rose otto bring a fruity and floral side line. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale and Guerlain Cuir Intense.

Archipelago Noir

9.0

kaos_avge_scents · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kaos Avge Scents Archipelago Noir is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance dominated by oud, resin and amber. The top opens with Indonesian and Cambodian oud, leather and saffron, while papaya nectar and oakmoss absolute soften that severity with a fruity, earthy edge. In the heart, labdanum, amber and tonka turn sweeter, with Omani frankincense adding a resinous depth. The base settles into a dry, woody floor of vetiver, Siam benzoin and mastic. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as very strong, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It is a dense, assertive scent, so a light hand is enough. It reads equally well on men and women and suits those who like heavy oriental fragrances.

Messaggero

7.6

V Canto · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

V Canto Messaggero is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a gourmand streak, softened by powdery, creamy and faintly smoky touches. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin for hours without filling the room. Its creamy, sweet build suits both women and men. It opens with Omani frankincense, Bulgarian rose and Sicilian grapefruit. The heart turns creamy and floral with lactone, orange blossom, coconut and violet leaf. The base of coumarin, patchouli, musk, vanilla and caramel carries it into a sweet, powdery dry-down.

Verna

7.7

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

Tiziana Terenzi Verna is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that opens with saffron, pink pepper and rose. The top is Italian saffron, Chilenean pink pepper and Bulgarian rose. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and peach add a floral sweetness, while Tuscan leather, coconut and cedar give it a leathery, woody weight. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and coumarin softens everything and leaves it in an oriental warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Pisces and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile to Verna.

Imperial Ghaliya

7.6

Faizal Privée · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Faizal Privée Imperial Ghaliya is a unisex scent that opens on Taif rose, Burmese oud and musk, setting floral against woody; it has been discontinued. The top holds Taif rose, Burmese oud and musk, and the heart brings Omani frankincense, Indian rose and saffron. The base closes with Indian oud, sandalwood, Vietnamese oud and ambergris. A floral, spicy and oriental structure rests on a woody, resinous ground, with powdery and smoky tones and an animal edge running through it. It reads dense and dark, with the rose softening the oud. Its profile is close to Zakir Gafur Golden Rose and Faizal Privée Ghaliya Bakhoor.