The Perfume Library

Initiation

7.9

Molyneux · 1990

Floral · Green · Fruity

Molyneux Initiation is a discontinued women's fragrance, a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards autumn and spring and suits evenings and nights out. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter third. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic, and only a few read it as masculine. It opens with mimosa and ylang-ylang in a floral start. The heart holds rose, jasmine and spicy notes. In the base, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, sweet and powdery ground, and animalic musk adds depth to it.

14 La Tempérance

6.3

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana 14 La Tempérance is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens on ambrette and pink pepper and carries rose, hibiscus and iris at its heart; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards fall, followed by spring and summer, and pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, with night and evening use less common. It reads as feminine. The character is floral, fruity and sweet, with gourmand and spicy touches alongside. The opening has the peppery freshness of ambrette and pink pepper, then rose, hibiscus and iris bring a powdery floral heart. In the base, patchouli, musk and oriental notes soften it and dry it down warm and sweet. Chantal Thomass (Eau de Parfum) and Femme de Varens - Sensuelle have a close profile.

Freedom

8.1

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Freedom is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh bergamot, grapefruit and sage and builds on lavender and juniper berry. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, and it sits comfortably in daily wear, business settings and evenings out alike. It reads masculine. It opens with a citrusy freshness from bergamot, sage and grapefruit. In the heart, lavender, juniper berry and cardamom add a floral, spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, caramel and oriental notes sweeten it and settle it into a creamy softness.

Ericusa

7.2

Eolie

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eolie Ericusa is a unisex scent built around ylang-ylang, honey and Bourbon vanilla, leaning floral, sweet and gourmand. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters place it in leisure time, with business and evening use close behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. It opens with Comorian ylang-ylang, carrot seed, tobacco flower and honey in a sweet, floral mix. The heart of Indian sesame, Slovene juniper berry, precious woods and French violet adds a woody, powdery softness. White musk, Bourbon vanilla and oriental notes finish it creamy and resinous. Dior Bois d'Argent and Angela Ciampagna Rosarium share a close profile.

King Kong de Kenzo

7.8

Kenzo · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Kenzo King Kong de Kenzo is a floral and green chypre with a sweet, spicy side, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. It is classed as feminine, yet votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss and green notes give the chypre backbone, while rose adds a soft floral touch. Banana brings a fruity sweetness, and peppermint and clove add a cool, warm spice. Amber and resins settle it onto a woody, warm footing.

Midnight Oak

6.8

Reynolds and REYNØLDS · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Reynolds and REYNØLDS Midnight Oak is a woody, smoky fragrance for men that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It wears easily for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also fits an office setting. It opens with green notes, frankincense and oriental notes. Woody notes, coffee, tobacco and resins form the heart. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, fig, patchouli and amber notes adds a sweet, earthy and spicy warmth.

Oriental Dream

6.5

Réminiscence · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Réminiscence Oriental Dream is a discontinued unisex perfume with a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental character. The top holds oriental notes, ylang-ylang and cashmere wood, with the floral side showing most clearly. In the heart, clove, benzoin and incense bring spice and resin, and the scent turns smoky. The base of sandalwood, oud and amber dries down woody and sweet. A synthetic edge runs through the accords too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits people who want a dense, spiced scent that sits comfortably on either men or women. Collistar L'Ambra and Montale Amber & Spices have a close profile.

Oud Saffron

6.8

Orientica · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Orientica Oud Saffron is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around vanilla, saffron, patchouli and oud. Vanilla and oriental notes keep the opening sweet and warm, while saffron and patchouli add a spicy, earthy layer in the heart. The base of musk, oud and gaiac wood sets a woody, resinous foundation. Floral and powdery accords soften this heavy blend a little. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, so the scent stays on the skin and is noticeable around you. The number of votes is small, though, so these ratings are not definitive. It suits men and women alike, and anyone who enjoys rich oriental fragrances.

Créature (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Gilles Cantuel · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Briseur de Cœur

6.9

Ére Studios

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Ére Studios Briseur de Cœur is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with an earthy, oriental character and a fresh touch. It opens with oriental and woody notes. The heart holds rosewood, tonka bean and smoky notes: the tonka adds sweetness while the smoky notes pull the scent towards a dry, earthy side. Woody notes, ambergris and sandalwood form the base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads as a balanced unisex fragrance that suits any skin. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Bois Oudh have a close profile.

Glamorous Moment

6.9

Balea

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Rouge Divin

7.3

Stendhal · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

In Love

7.6

Miro

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Taif T14

8.3

Taif Al-Emarat · 2019

Spicy · Oriental · Resinous

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T14 is a unisex oriental with a spicy, resinous and leathery character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so no timing is suggested; as a unisex scent it suits men and women alike. The top is built on oriental notes, the heart on amber and leather, and the base on Vietnamese oud. It opens with a spicy, resinous warmth and moves towards a leathery, woody depth. Mugler Alien Les Parfums de Cuir and Cartier Déclaration Parfum have a close profile.

Zoom (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Jade · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Jannah (Perfume Oil)

7.4

Al Haramain

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfume Oil

Al Haramain Jannah is a unisex perfume oil with a floral and woody character, edged with spicy and resinous tones. At the heart, spicy notes, ylang-ylang, rose and geranium set a floral, green frame. The base is led by patchouli, sandalwood, musk and oud, while oriental notes and gurjum balsam add a resinous, earthy and slightly animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its dense, oriental profile suits unisex wear.

Animal

7.0

Morph · 2018

Floral · Green · Gourmand

Morph Animal is a unisex fragrance built on sandalwood, iris and musk, deepened by ambroxan and spicy notes. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage stays moderate, so it is felt more in close range than as a heavy trail. Being unisex, it does not lean on one gender. The scent reads as a single whole: a woody, powdery base with spicy and oriental notes on top, while iris and musk soften the frame. Animal, leathery and earthy accords darken the character, and floral and green sides keep it balanced. Gucci Tears of Iris and Auphorie Iris Macchiato have a close profile.

Care (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Margaret Astor · 1979

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau

7.3

Chanel · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on citrus fruits, jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with citrus fruits that brighten the scent. Jasmine and rose form a floral heart, and oriental notes add a sweet warmth at the base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, while fruity, sweet and gourmand tones stay in the background, with chypre and oriental touches softening the light structure. Chanel Une Fleur de Chanel and Guerlain Shalimar Cologne have a close profile.

Shahrezad

8.2

Nabeel

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Nabeel Shahrezad is a dense unisex fragrance that deepens a floral, spicy core with woody, resinous and smoky tones. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring ahead of summer. It suits men and women alike and leaves a noticeable trail. It opens with frankincense, saffron, ginger and apple, while jasmine, rose and honey bring a floral sweetness to the heart. In the base, leather, amber and cinnamon take over, and the animalic and earthy tones give it a heavy, smoky character. Nabeel Oud al Qasr and The Spirit of Dubai Haibah have a close profile.

Flame

7.9

The Woods Collection

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nabeel

8.4

Nabeel

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nabeel Nabeel is a floral, spicy unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and saffron beside honey and vetiver. It opens with lemon, bergamot and saffron alongside white blossoms, then the heart of rose, honey and cardamom turns sweet and warm. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and leather gives it a woody, resinous footing. Chypre and animalic tones deepen its floral and green side. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards evening and night out, though daily and business wear get a share too. Nabeel Hawass and Nabeel Touch Me have a close profile.

Lip-Lock

6.3

The Perfume Connection · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Perfume Connection Lip-Lock is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that opens with Italian bergamot, rose and blackcurrant and softens into amber and white peach. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Bergamot, rose and exotic fruits lead the top, while amber, osmanthus and white peach carry the fruity sweetness through the heart. The base of suede, tonka bean and vanilla blossom settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. Givenchy L'Interdit Parfum and The House of Oud Bonbon Pop have a close profile.

Cadet №1 for Men / Кадетский №1

7.8

Nóvaya Zaryá

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Nóvaya Zaryá Cadet №1 for Men / Кадетский №1 is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around patchouli with oriental and woody notes. The notes are not split into top, heart and base but read as one whole. Earthy patchouli joins the oriental notes, with a gourmand sweetness and a powdery softness added on top. Smoky and leathery shades sit behind, along with a synthetic sheen, darkening the character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small and these figures should be taken loosely. As a men's fragrance, its warm, spicy build suggests it sits more comfortably in cooler weather. Those looking for a close profile might also try Margaret Astor Care and Ard Al Zaafaran Dehn al Oudh.