The Perfume Library

Baz Cuir

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz Cuir is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out, with a leathery, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions; summer is rarely chosen. Voters read it mostly as masculine, with a modern streak too. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot, orange and yuzu, while green notes and cypress keep it fresh and coriander adds a spicy edge. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and cedarwood build a floral and woody base. Leather, vetiver, patchouli and amber dominate the base, where the smoky and animal sides of the accords become clearer. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Tempest (Perfume Extract)

8.3

Kemi · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Kemi Tempest is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot and lavender with a smoky, resinous base of vetiver, patchouli and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and orange in a fresh citrus layer, with lavender and ginger adding spice. The heart of rose, jasmine, cedar and gurjum balsam moves it into floral and woody territory. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, oud and amber leaves a sweet, animalic, smoky finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes tilt slightly masculine, though many call it feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Maison Incens Ambre Ayanna have a close profile.

Yesterday

7.3

Room 1015 · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Room 1015 Yesterday is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fougère, where spice and wood keep it balanced, suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead. Most voters read it as masculine, followed by classic. Roja Parfums Scandal pour Homme and Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo have a close profile. It opens with bergamot, orange and basil for freshness, while cardamom, caraway and thyme add a spicy edge. In the heart, lavender, davana and rhubarb bring a soft green note. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean, giving it a woody footing.

Van-Île

7.8

Jacques Zolty · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jacques Zolty Van-Île is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into vanilla, with a clear gourmand side and a creamy floral core. Orange, bergamot and almond give a fresh, lightly sweet start. The heart of jasmine, heliotrope, frangipani and patchouli builds a powdery floral body. In the base, vanilla, animalic musk and oakmoss take over, leaving a creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter, fall and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Reckless (2011) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Reckless is a women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli and settles into vanilla and musk, pairing fresh citrus with a creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, though night and evening wear also get votes. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange give it a bright citrus start. Neroli, May rose and Grasse jasmine bring a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, cinnamon and sandalwood ground it in a sweet, spicy, powdery finish. Roja Parfums Enigma (2023) (Eau de Parfum) and Roja Parfums NüWa (2015) have a close profile.

Frankincense & Myrrh (Cologne)

7.2

Czech & Speake · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Czech & Speake Frankincense & Myrrh is a unisex cologne that sets fresh citrus against a resinous, woody and smoky base, with green and spicy touches along the way. It opens with orange, lemon, basil and clary sage, a fresh and green start. Myrrh, chamomile and pimento leaf sit in the heart, and the scent then settles into the warm, resinous woodiness of cedarwood, frankincense and sandalwood. It carries an earthy, lightly smoky air. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure, daily wear and business settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Paglieri Genua and Etro Shaal Nur have a close profile.

Oud Maximus (2018) (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Bortnikoff · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Bortnikoff Oud Maximus is a resinous, spicy unisex scent built around rose and oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with a bright citrus lift of bergamot, orange and cardamom, while pink pepper and jasmine sambac link it to a spiced floral heart. In the middle, May rose, Indian rose and rose attar dominate, with clove and tonka bean adding warmth. The base settles into Indian, Vietnamese and Borneo oud softened by tolu balm and vanilla, with birch tar, civet and deer musk giving it an animalic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is favoured for evenings, leisure and nights out, and hardly at all for the office. Masculine votes lead, though a fair share call it feminine.

Sung (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Alfred Sung · 1986

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Alfred Sung Sung Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and floral women's fragrance led by bergamot, galbanum and ylang-ylang. It opens with bergamot, orange, mandarin orange and lemon, their citrus brightness met by the green sharpness of galbanum and a floral touch of hyacinth. The heart brings lily of the valley, osmanthus, iris and jasmine, with a powdery, chypre feel. As it dries, vetiver, sandalwood, orange tree wood, vanilla and amber settle it onto a woody, earthy base with a soft sweetness. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind; evening and night-out wear lean slightly ahead, though daily and business use also get votes. They read its character as mostly feminine and classic. Chanel Cristalle and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Classic Paradise

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Classic Paradise is a fresh, citrusy and sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer. The top is bright with lemon, bergamot, orange and blackcurrant, while rose and galbanum add a floral and green edge. In the heart, lavender, magnolia, coconut and peach sweeten the scent, and aniseed and nutmeg bring a spicy touch. The base of amber, musk, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a creamy, powdery and woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with evening and office wear also getting votes. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. M.INT Moonglade and Xerjoff Nero70 have a close profile.

Dilettante

7.3

Hiram Green · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hiram Green Dilettante is a fresh, green citrus scent with a softly kept floral side, made for anyone; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though it also works in fall. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out; voters read it as somewhat more feminine, yet it stays unisex in feel. Petitgrain and orange build the fresh, green face of the scent, while orange blossom adds a creamy, floral softness. Resins leave a spicy, sweet warmth behind. Citrus dominates and the fruity sweetness stays in the background. L'Artisan Parfumeur Fleur d'Oranger and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 have a close profile.

Ricki Hall - Booze & Baccy

7.8

Captain Fawcett's · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Captain Fawcett's Ricki Hall - Booze & Baccy is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a smoky, resinous texture, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bay rum, bergamot and orange, which feel fresh and slightly tart. In the heart, galbanum, white thyme and coriander add a green, herbal spice. The base brings the sweetness of vanilla and benzoin, while frankincense and tobacco leaf settle it on a smoky, earthy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Juozas Statkevičius Juozas Statkevičius and Bois 1920 Real Patchouly have a close profile.

Elixir Noir

7.4

Stendhal · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stendhal Elixir Noir is a floral, spicy fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and reads as a women's scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it holds up for daily wear too. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with orange, lemon and cranberry for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper and magnolia leaf alongside. The heart builds a floral core of orchid, freesia and gardenia. In the base, benzoin, patchouli, amber and white musk settle it into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Dior Ambre Nuit and Balmain La Môme have a close profile.

Awatif pour Homme / عواطف

8.8

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Awatif pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with green, fruity and sweet touches that make it an easy daytime wear. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most choose it for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business also among the common picks. It is marketed as a men's fragrance. The top is cool and bright with mint, coriander, citron, blackcurrant and orange. Rose, basil and apricot in the heart add a floral, fruity softness. Ambrette, fig and date in the base leave a sweet finish. Rare Reef and Pacific Aura have a close profile.

Umbra

7.2

Ramón Monegal · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ramón Monegal Umbra is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, orange and grapefruit and settles onto myrrh, cedarwood and oakmoss, a fresh start over a resinous, earthy base. Umbra wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Voters spread it almost evenly across the seasons, with spring, fall and summer ahead and winter slightly behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. The citrus top is bright. In the heart, geranium, lily of the valley and jasmine form a green, floral middle. Myrrh, cedarwood and oakmoss then take it into a woody, powdery and lightly spicy base.

Summanus

7.0

Electimuss · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Electimuss Summanus is a unisex scent that pairs the resinous freshness of pine with ginger and cardamom spice, then settles into the sweet woodiness of tonka and sandalwood. It opens with pine, elemi resin, ginger and cardamom up front, while orange and bergamot soften that sharp start. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and cognac add a warm, sweet floral touch. The base rests on tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood, leaving a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evening, nights out and leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Paglieri Venetiae and Serge Lutens La myrrhe have a close profile.

Sun Java White for Men

7.7

Franck Olivier · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Franck Olivier Sun Java White for Men is a fresh citrus fragrance for men, led by orange, bergamot and mandarin orange, with a light sweetness and a powdery side that suit spring and summer days. It opens with orange, bergamot, mandarin orange, grapefruit and lemon in a bright citrus mix, while blackcurrant adds a soft fruity edge. In the heart, sage, mint and rosemary bring an herbal freshness, with black pepper and patchouli staying in the background. Musk and amber close it on a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern.

X-Limited (Eau de Toilette)

5.0

Aigner · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Aigner X-Limited Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that pairs Amalfi lemon and orange with jasmine, rose, sandalwood and patchouli, leaning towards summer and spring; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and business the most named occasions. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it modern. The scent is fresh and citrus-led: Amalfi lemon and orange give brightness, while jasmine and rose add a soft floral touch. Sandalwood and patchouli set a woody base, and a spicy, slightly synthetic edge keeps the overall feel clean and modern.

Amongst Waves

6.5

Gallagher Fragrances · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gallagher Fragrances Amongst Waves is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets orange, honeydew melon and lime zest against aquatic notes and sea salt. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and business as the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with both getting equal votes. It opens with the fruity brightness of pomegranate and green apple, sharpened slightly by ginger. In the heart, iris and tulip add a soft floral touch while aquatic notes and sea salt keep it cool. Vanilla and patchouli sweeten the base.

Slut (2019)

7.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Slut is a unisex scent that ties a bright opening of orange, neroli and lemon to jasmine sambac and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The top holds orange, neroli, lemon and bergamot, while jasmine sambac and petitgrain in the heart push that freshness toward a floral, green side. In the base, patchouli, musk, ambergris and soil settle it onto a woody, slightly animalic and powdery ground. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to spring, fall and summer, with winter a minority pick. It leans toward leisure, evening and night-out wear, and reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Aaron Terence Hughes Dirty Slut and Roja Parfums Neroli have a close profile.

Mood Ring

7.2

Phlur · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Phlur Mood Ring is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, pairing fruit and flowers over a soft musk base in a light, playful way. It opens with orange, fruit gummies and dragon fruit, a sugary, fruity first impression. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and pot marigold add a gentle floral softness. The base of musk, patchouli and amber dries down creamy and slightly gourmand, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, modern feel. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure standing out. Votes lean feminine and modern, though it remains a unisex scent. Zimaya Exquisite and The Dua Brand Ring of Moods have a close profile.

Ricina

8.2

V Canto · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Ricina is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus and fruit with a sweet floral touch. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn also in the mix and winter well behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and it holds its own for evenings and nights out. Votes on character lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with orange, bergamot, plum and peach, bright and juicy. The heart brings orange blossom, peony, Siberian iris and jasmine, rounding it into something softly floral. The base of musk, sandalwood and patchouli settles it down, with oakmoss and Cambodian oud adding a little depth to the sweetness.

Speachless

7.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Speachless is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of citron zest, ginger and apple with a floral heart and a soft, sweet base. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn behind and winter chosen by very few. It is mentioned most for leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and votes for masculine, feminine and modern are almost evenly split. Citron zest, ginger, apple and lemon come first, while green tea and lychee soften that freshness with a fruity sweetness. Jasmine, rose and osmanthus give the heart its floral character. In the base, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla settle the scent into something sweet and smooth.

Red Potion (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

The Merchant Of Venice · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

The Merchant Of Venice Red Potion Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. It opens with orange, pot marigold and immortelle. The heart turns floral with orange blossom, rosemary and honeysuckle. Lichen, tonka bean and sandalwood sweeten the base into a woody, creamy warmth. Floral and sweet accords meet a spicy, oriental tone. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter close behind, while spring and summer trail. It gets more votes for evening and nights out, and it is also worn at leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. La Rive Blurry and Ajmal Sacrifice for Her have a close profile.

Fort Royal

7.5

Le Couvent · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Le Couvent Fort Royal is a unisex fragrance where a fruity, sweet character leans on spice and resinous warmth, with a creamy, woody side that suits fall and winter evenings. The top notes are pink pepper and orange, pairing a spicy lift with a fruity freshness. Cistus in the heart adds a resinous depth. In the base, patchouli, benzoin absolute and vanilla take over, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, which fits its unisex nature. Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) and Carolina Herrera Peccato Nobile have a close profile.