The Perfume Library

Aksum

8.7

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Pryn Parfum Aksum is a unisex scent that pairs Taif rose, Assam oud and frankincense in an animal, resinous and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Taif rose, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral frame, but it is read alongside the rough character of goatskin, hyraceum and dragon's blood. Spicy, earthy and leathery accords dominate, while oud and myrrh lay a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It suits those who like a dense, animal, oriental scent and does not lean to either gender. Prin Arsalan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Bestia Sacra

7.7

Maksim Perfume · 2025

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Maksim Perfume Bestia Sacra is a resinous, woody unisex scent that opens with Somalian and Indian frankincense and bergamot, then deepens into myrrh and opoponax. Both frankincenses lead at the start, with bergamot lifting the smoky resin slightly. In the heart, myrrh, opoponax, musk, civet and castoreum build an animalic, earthy character, joined by leathery and spicy tones. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss, benzoin and labdanum holds it on a sweet resin and wood foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. Its dense, oriental build sits more easily in cool weather and evenings, and it reads equally well on anyone. Catherine Omai Contagious (Gold) and Slumberhouse Sixes & Sevens have a close profile.

R&B

8.7

Zernell Gillie · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zernell Gillie R&B is a unisex fragrance where guava, papaya, white chocolate and Bulgarian white rose meet in a fresh, sweet and fruity-gourmand style. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It is described as unisex and sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. The fruity and gourmand side leads: guava and papaya give a sweet, juicy fruit character, while white chocolate softens it. Murcott mandarin adds a citrus freshness, and rose and osmanthus form a floral backdrop. Cedar, amberwood and opoponax leave a woody, lightly spicy background.

Wind From Mount Kailash / Ветер с Кайласа

7.7

Anna Zworykina

Green · Spicy · Woody

Anna Zworykina Wind From Mount Kailash / Ветер с Кайласа is a unisex scent built around elemi resin, juniper berry and frankincense, with a green, woody and smoky character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The spicy, earthy profile doesn't lean masculine or feminine and suits either. It opens with elemi resin, cistus, juniper berry, absinthe wormwood and white sage, giving a sharp, green, resinous start. In the heart, oregano, lavender, frankincense and gaiac wood push it towards spicy and smoky. Opoponax and cedarwood settle the base into a warm, woody finish.

Cimabue (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

DSH Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Cimabue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in the evening or on a night out, with leisure wear a distant third and the office the least chosen setting. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with bitter orange, lemon and bergamot for a bright lift, while cardamom and nutmeg add spice. In the heart, rose, tuberose, clove and cinnamon give it a floral, spiced body. The base settles into vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood, leaving a sweet, resinous and woody finish.

Vermilion Wood

7.6

Maison Mona di Orio · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity body against resinous, smoky and woody depth; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to either. Pomegranate and black plum give it a sweet, fruity edge. Geranium absolute adds a floral side, opoponax carries the resinous warmth, and Laotian oud leaves a smoky, woody depth.

Falling Stars on Winter Solstice

7.6

Alkemia

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Alkemia Falling Stars on Winter Solstice is a resinous, smoky unisex fragrance built around opoponax, wood smoke and balsam fir needle. The notes read as one piece: the green, fresh side of fir needle meets the coolness of snow. Wood smoke and Somalian frankincense add a resinous, smoky depth, while musk and opoponax soften it and settle it onto a warm base. Spicy and woody tones sit among the accords too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a guide. Both the name and the character of the scent point to cold winter air. Olibanum. Sacra and Le Labo Eucalyptus 20 have a close profile.

Wazo

8.3

Monsillage · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Monsillage Wazo is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. In Wazo, oakmoss, opoponax and jasmine come forward, while sandalwood, cinnamon and balsam fir give the blend a warm, resinous body. Earthy and smoky tones keep the sweetness in check, so the whole reads dark and dense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night out are the favoured occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Harry Lehmann Roter Mohn and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

White Ambra

8.1

Omnia Profumi · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Omnia Profumi White Ambra is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a sweet, powdery, resinous amber warmth. It opens with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and orange, with geranium adding a floral edge. The heart of lavender, patchouli and frankincense turns earthy and slightly smoky. In the base, vanilla, labdanum, opoponax and amber sweeten and soften the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Omnia Profumi Ambra and Parah Parah Noir have a close profile.

Bayadère

7.8

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Les Voiles Dépliées Bayadère is an oriental, resinous women's perfume with a floral, sweet and spicy character, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with orange and spices, then moves into a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and carnation. The base of opoponax, patchouli, benzoin and vanilla sets a warm, resinous, sweet foundation, while the chypre touch keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear further behind. It reads feminine. Honoré Payan Ophélie and Real Time Life in Motion have a close profile.

Brise Verte

6.9

Jardin Bohème · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jardin Bohème Brise Verte is a fresh, green and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around vervain, fig and jasmine. The green freshness of vervain and fig meets the floral softness of jasmine and rose. Vanilla adds sweetness, and opoponax brings a faint spicy warmth. Cedarwood and vetiver lay a woody base underneath. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. Most voters choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Fragonard Verveine (2018) and Ellie Perfume Ellie have a close profile.

Skiron

6.4

S4P · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

S4P Skiron is a unisex scent with a floral, sweet core warmed by spice and wood, leaning gourmand. It opens with cedar, vanilla, sandalwood and gaiac wood, while almond blossom, cinnamon and sage lead the heart. The base brings wisteria, rose, opoponax, myrrh and clove. Fruity and powdery touches soften the sweetness and leave an oriental warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings out. It sits comfortably on anyone. Byredo Seven Veils and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Room 237

6.1

Fzotic · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fzotic Room 237 is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a floral, green and slightly synthetic character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it suits someone who wants a scent that sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Season and occasion votes are too sparse to point it anywhere in particular; being unisex, it reads as wearable by anyone. The notes include tarragon, angelica, vinyl, opoponax, frankincense, elfwort and costus root. The fresh, green and aquatic side leads, softened by sweet, fruity and powdery touches, with woody and spicy tones and a faint animal edge behind them.

Spade of Vetiver

6.1

Régalien · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Régalien Spade of Vetiver is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent built around seawater, grapefruit and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. It opens with seawater and an air accord alongside grapefruit, while cardamom and earthy notes add a dry edge to that freshness. In the heart, clary sage, cypress and salt give it a green, mineral turn. Haitian and Java vetiver settle into the base with frankincense, patchouli and opoponax, leaving a woody, earthy finish. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, aquatic character wears easily through the day and suits men and women alike. It shares a close profile with Rochas Aquaman and Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Man Aqua.

Sixes & Sevens

7.3

Slumberhouse · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Slumberhouse Sixes & Sevens is a spicy, smoky and leathery unisex fragrance where animalic tones meet resin; it has been discontinued. The scent moves as a single block. Leather, oud and castoreum lay a hard, earthy base; civet darkens the animal side and cumin adds spice. Opoponax, benzoin and frankincense bring a resinous warmth, while sandalwood softens that weight with a woody touch. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, so it stays on skin and carries around you for a long time. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its dense build suits cool weather and evening hours better. It can be worn by men and women alike. L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Tranquilla

8.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Tranquilla is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the smoky warmth of oud and resin. It opens with mandarin, bergamot and yuzu, kept fresh and spicy by fir needle and pink pepper. In the heart, mimosa, jasmine and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base settles on oud, frankincense, sandalwood and oakmoss: woody, resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters pick it most for evenings, leisure and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Nishane Hacivat Oud and Bortnikoff Oud Sinharaja have a close profile.

Morning in Kundasang

7.8

Bahfamsn Fragrance · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bahfamsn Fragrance Morning in Kundasang is a unisex scent that sets a fresh citrus character over a spicy, woody base. Lemon, lime and orange make up the bright side, while lavender and celery add a green, herbal edge. Star anise brings spice and Virginia cedar adds a woody note, with opoponax and musk giving it a soft, sweet, creamy finish. Longevity and projection are both moderate. Most voters place it in leisure, business and daily wear, with sport and night out less common. Its clean, lightly sweet feel suits the daytime.

Neroli Dream

7.9

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monkoku Neroli Dream is a unisex scent that sets neroli and jasmine over a spicy, woody base, pairing a fresh, floral face with an oriental warmth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken cautiously. There are no season or occasion votes, so the scent itself sets the timing: fresh and spicy enough for daytime, woody and oriental enough for cooler weather. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with juniper berry, cardamom and pink pepper for a spicy coolness, softened by lavender and clary sage. In the heart, neroli, jasmine and iris form a floral centre. The base lays down a woody, earthy floor of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, which tonka bean and vanilla sweeten.

Biagiotti Due Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

5.8

Laura Biagiotti · 2006

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Uomo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance from 2006 that sets citrus freshness against a sweet, spicy and woody base; it has been discontinued. Lime and aniseed give the first impression, while coconut milk softens and sweetens it. Sage, vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy backbone, and frankincense and opoponax add an oriental warmth. It also carries a synthetic edge. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. It is made for men. McGregor McGregor (Cologne) and Zirh Ikon have a close profile.

Purple Reign

7.1

April Aromatics · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

April Aromatics Purple Reign is a fresh, powdery floral built around jasmine, lilac and violet, made for both men and women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out further behind. It reads unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. The scent works as a single floral whole: jasmine, osmanthus, lilac and violet give a green, creamy garden impression. Orris root adds a powdery softness and lavender keeps it fresh. Opoponax brings a faint resinous, sweet warmth that rounds off the flowers.

Magdala

8.5

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Magdala is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that sets three myrrhs against opoponax and styrax. Kenyan, Namibian and Yemenite myrrh form the backbone, while opoponax and styrax add sweetness and warmth to the resinous base. Cinnamon and Kahili ginger bring spice, and Atlas cedar adds a dry woody edge. Orris root and muskroot give a soft, powdery frame, and the floral and oriental accords round it all off. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and about half of voters rate the sillage high. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, with night out close behind. It reads equally well on men and women.

Vanant

8.3

In Astra · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

In Astra Vanant is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against a powdery, resinous and smoky edge. It opens with blackcurrant, and the heart of black rose and black carnation adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of opoponax, birch tar and myrrh brings the resinous, smoky side, softened by creamy, powdery tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Its dark, dense character suits cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on anyone. Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere and Diana Vreeland Absolutely Vital have a close profile.

Anbar December Edition

7.8

Dixit & Zak · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dixit & Zak Anbar December Edition is a spicy, resinous unisex fragrance built around ambergris, oud and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and bergamot for freshness, while labdanum and vanilla lay a sweet footing. In the heart, black pepper and red pepper add spice, blackcurrant, plum and raspberry bring a fruity sweetness, and rose adds a soft floral touch. In the base, myrrh, frankincense, benzoin, tonka bean and cinnamon dominate, and it dries down creamy, woody and amber-warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Its dense, warm build sits closer to cooler weather. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, suiting those who like a full-bodied character.

Key

8.3

Gather Perfume · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Gather Perfume Key is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that recalls a conifer forest; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: fir balsam, white fir, Douglas fir and cypress build a cool, resinous frame. Rosemary and mandarin orange add a green brightness, and nutmeg brings a touch of spice. Oakmoss and opoponax give it an earthy depth, while tonka butter softens the edges. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It can be worn by anyone, and suits those who like natural, woodland-style fragrances.