The Perfume Library

Interlude Man

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Interlude Man opens with bergamot, pimento and oregano and settles into oud, patchouli and leather, a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance for men. The top notes of bergamot, pimento and oregano give a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus add a resinous warmth. The base of oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood makes it woody, earthy and smoky, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude 53 and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense have a close profile.

Orion (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Orion Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a green, spicy and smoky texture. Red currant, bergamot, apple and pineapple give it a bright, fruity start. In the heart, patchouli, oregano and thyme add a green, spicy air, while birch strengthens the smoky side. The base of frankincense, cedar, amber and oud sets a woody, warm ground. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Spring and summer lead, with autumn close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Afnan Supremacy (Silver) and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man have a close profile.

Interlude 53

8.4

Amouage · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Amouage Interlude 53 opens with pimento and oregano and moves into frankincense, oud and leather, a spicy, smoky, resinous fragrance for men. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and sits in the background for office or daily wear. Around half of voters call it masculine, and very few call it feminine. Bergamot gives a brief freshness at the top before pimento and oregano turn it spicy. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus build a resinous, smoky warmth, while oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a woody, leathery weight underneath. Amouage Interlude Man and Monkoku Amber Incense have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Abyad

7.6

Swiss Arabian

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around oud, myrrh and frankincense, suited to cold-weather evenings. It opens with oregano, pepper and bergamot, so spice is clear from the first moment. In the heart, myrrh, labdanum, frankincense and amber add a resinous, sweet warmth. Patchouli, leather, sandalwood and oud form a woody, smoky, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, while summer is a distant choice. Though unisex, about half of voters read it as masculine. Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Beach Klub

6.7

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Beach Klub is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against smoky, leathery and animalic tones. The top opens with birch tar, apple and rosewood, so the apple's sweetness meets the tar's smoke. In the heart, juniper, leather and oregano build a spicy, leathery frame. The base of musk, castoreum, vanilla, gaiac wood and civet leaves a creamy, woody, animalic trail. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, and many also call it modern.

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

8.1

Aramis · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose pairs Turkish rose absolute with myrrh, labdanum and frankincense, making a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent. It opens with saffron, oregano and honeysuckle, and in the heart sets the rose beside myrrh, styrax and French lavender. The base holds labdanum, frankincense, musk and ambergris. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and oriental, with woody and smoky tones weighing down the rose's floral side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. It has been discontinued, and it has a close profile to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and Balmain Ambre Gris.

Man Pure (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Jil Sander · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Man Pure Eau de Toilette is a classic masculine chypre where green and spicy tones lead; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and herbal with oregano, lemon, clary sage and basil. In the heart, geranium, carnation, patchouli and cinnamon add a spicy floral touch. The base of cedarwood, labdanum, castoreum, nutmeg and oakmoss settles into an earthy, leathery, slightly animal chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans slightly towards evenings and nights out, yet also gets votes for daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Supremacy Incense

7.6

Afnan Perfumes

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense is a dense unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a woody, resinous and smoky character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Though classed as unisex, over half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, oregano and pepper, fresh and spicy. The heart of labdanum, opoponax and amber turns warm and sweetly resinous. In the base, oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a smoky, earthy woodiness. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Unutamam

7.2

Nishane · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Unutamam is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, with a clear classic side as well. The top notes of mint, lavender and rosemary give a fresh, herbal opening. In the heart, carnation, patchouli and jasmine add a spicy warmth. In the base, caramel, oakmoss and castoreum pull the scent towards animal, smoky, leathery and earthy territory. Caron Yatagan and Memo Paris Iberian Leather have a close profile.

Piper Nigrum

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1999

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and spring, built on a green, spicy and resinous character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Voters lean masculine, though it works on anyone. It opens with green notes, dill, citrus and coniferous woods, while aniseed, fennel and peppermint keep it fresh and herbal. In the heart, black pepper, nutmeg, rosemary and clove leaf bring the spice forward. The base of benzoin, myrrh, Atlas cedar and amber settles into a warm, woody, resinous dry-down.

Haxan / Häxan

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Haxan / Häxan is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, resinous and earthy weight, with an animalic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and mostly pick it for leisure and evenings. More call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Goatskin, mushrooms, tobacco absolute and castoreum build an animalic, earthy base. Thyme, rosemary, sage and basil run a green, herbal line across it. Frankincense, labdanum and fir balsam add resinous warmth, while black pepper and clove push the spice.

J'S Extè Man

7.5

Extè · 2006

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Extè J'S Extè Man is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with oregano, caraway and bergamot, then softens through cinnamon, lavender and orris root in the heart. The base holds cedar, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean, where the sweet, gourmand and powdery side gradually takes over and the woody part stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. It reads mostly masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir and Perry Ellis m have a close profile.

Knize Forest (Toilet Water)

7.2

Knize · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Knize Forest is a 1993 men's fragrance from Knize, a fresh, green fougère that opens with orange, petitgrain and lavender and settles onto vetiver and oakmoss. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic. The citrus notes shine first, then sage, basil, rosemary and oregano bring a spicy, herbal edge in the heart. Geranium and rosewood soften that greenness. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and amber lay down a woody, earthy footing. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche and Creed Bois du Portugal have a close profile.

Amber

7.9

Franck Boclet · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Franck Boclet Amber is a sweet, spicy amber fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone as a unisex scent. Oregano, ylang-ylang and laurel open with a spicy, lightly floral start, while patchouli and jasmine add woody depth at the heart. The base of amber, balsamic notes and vanilla settles into a sweet, gourmand, resinous warmth, with smoky and oriental touches behind it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits in the middle. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac have a close profile.

Anima Dulcis

7.5

Arquiste · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arquiste Anima Dulcis is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance where cinnamon, clove and chili meet vanilla and cocoa. The top holds oregano, sesame and cinnamon; the heart keeps the spice going with clove, cumin, night-blooming jasmine and chili. In the base, Mexican vanilla and cocoa bean absolute come forward, while oriental notes and a chypre accord set them on a powdery, resinous, slightly animalic ground. The result is distinctly gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Pour Homme

8.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pour Homme is a green, spicy fougère with earthy, resinous and slightly smoky edges, suited to those who like a classic masculine style. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure, and also works for business. Voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens with oregano, pimento, cinnamon and lavender, spicy and herbal. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and black pepper build an earthy body. In the base, tonka bean, oakmoss and vanilla sweeten and soften it, while sandalwood and frankincense add a resinous warmth.

Spezie

7.2

Lorenzo Villoresi · 1994

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Lorenzo Villoresi Spezie is a green, spicy and faintly smoky scent with a woody, herbal character, aimed at men. The top is led by green notes, cypress, coriander, mint and cardamom, with eucalyptus and laurel keeping the opening fresh. Towards the heart, clove, cinnamon, thyme and juniper take over, giving an earthy, resinous spice warmth. The base holds oakmoss, sage and rosemary, while heliotrope and tomato leaf soften that herbal ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, spring and winter, with leisure and daily wear ahead of the office. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. Boadicea the Victorious Enchanting and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.

Toy 2 Pearl

6.6

Moschino · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toy 2 Pearl is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built on lemon, lemon sorbet and oregano. It opens with the cool bite of oregano and lemon sorbet, sharpened by lemon. In the heart, sand, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral note, while aquatic and green tones stay clear and sweetness sits in the background. Vetiver, musk and cypress settle it onto a lightly woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Its character splits between feminine and modern, with a fair number calling it masculine. Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce (Cologne) and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense have a close profile.

Pine Forest

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pine Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name leisure and evening wear, with office and daily use also getting a share. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with balsam fir, black pepper and Templin. In the heart, Peru balsam, coriander, clove and juniper wood build a spicy, resinous body. The base of oakmoss, styrax and labdanum absolute pushes it towards an earthy, smoky finish. The overall feel is of a cool, dry forest.

London

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums London is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with oregano, bergamot, lavender and sage, a cool, herbal start. Cistus and May rose add a soft floral note in the heart, then patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla take over the base. Clove, saffron and leather give it a spicy, faintly smoky edge; the overall impression is sweet, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are there too. Pierre Bourdon Route des Épices and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

H - The Exclusive Aoud

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Aoud is a unisex scent led by oud, vetiver and benzoin, running sweet, spicy and smoky. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office sit well behind. It is called unisex, yet most voters read it as masculine. It opens with oregano and bergamot, and the heart holds May rose, geranium and Grasse jasmine. The base is where it settles: oud, vetiver, benzoin and patchouli give it a resinous, earthy depth. Spice and smoke temper the sweetness, leaving an animal edge. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Alpha Aoud and Yves Saint Laurent M7.

Land of Warriors

7.2

The Vagabond Prince · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

The Vagabond Prince Land of Warriors is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and leathery character, hardened by smoky and animal tones. It opens bright, with bergamot, mandarin orange, rhubarb and green pomegranate, while oregano adds a spicy edge. In the heart, orris concrete, juniper and leather come forward, with fern adding a green note. The base of castoreum, tobacco, oakmoss and patchouli settles into a resinous, smoky and earthy ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Kinski Fragrance Kinski and Cristian Cavagna Boa Madre have a close profile.

Spirit of Mykonos

7.8

Santos Luxury · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santos Luxury Spirit of Mykonos is a unisex fragrance that sets apple, bergamot and jasmine over a woody base of oud and cedar, reading fresh and fruity first. It opens bright and juicy with apple, tropical fruits, bergamot and red berries. In the heart, jasmine and white blossoms soften with coconut milk, while birch and oregano add a green edge. The dry-down leaves a sweet, creamy woodiness built on oud, cedar and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it as equally suited to daytime and nights out, with evening and leisure close behind. It wears comfortably on anyone. Tiziana Terenzi Orion and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Rital Date

7.6

Versȧtıle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Versȧtıle Rital Date is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. It is picked mostly for daytime, office and casual wear, while evening and night use stay in the background. Votes on its character split closely between feminine, masculine and modern. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon, red mandarin orange, pink pepper, basil and rosemary, reading fresh, green and spicy. Fennel, Madagascan ginger and coumarin come through in the heart. It settles on a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand base of gaiac wood, sesame and Haitian vetiver.