The Perfume Library

Rosa Sequoyah

8.0

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nebiru Parfvms Rosa Sequoyah is a unisex scent built around rose and sandalwood, with orange blossom and bergamot on top and cedarwood and musk beneath; it has been discontinued. It opens bright, citrusy and lightly spicy with orange blossom, bergamot, neroli and cardamom. In the heart, the damask roses and orris take over, and the floral side turns creamy and soft. The base settles into sandalwood, cedarwood, musk and ambergris, woody, resinous and faintly animal. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either.

Peau d'Orris V2

8.9

Wasif Reza · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Powdery

Wasif Reza Peau d'Orris V2 is built around orange blossom, neroli and orris absolute, a floral, powdery and leathery unisex scent that has been discontinued. In the top, osmanthus, apricot and kaffir lime add a fruity brightness, with Bangladeshian oud beneath. The heart of orange blossom, neroli and jasmine sambac sets the floral side, while orris absolute and Iris pallida root resinoid bring a powdery, creamy feel. The base of leather, tobacco absolute, oakmoss and civet gives a chypre, leathery footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, with summer chosen less often. It reads equally masculine and feminine, and it wears full-bodied.

Armani Privé - Nacre

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Nacre is a unisex scent built on patchouli, vetiver and orris absolute, softened by tonka bean and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it in summer, spring and fall in near-equal measure, with winter less so. Night out and business lead the occasions, and feminine and masculine votes are almost evenly split. The scent is fresh and floral over a powdery, woody, earthy base. Patchouli and vetiver give the earthy depth, orris adds a powdery softness, and spicy, oriental and faintly animal tones keep it warm. Hind Al Oud Musk al Shiokh and Electimuss Fortuna have a close profile.

Devils Deceit

8.0

Anomalous Parfum · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anomalous Parfum Devils Deceit is a unisex chypre that opens fresh with citrus and florals and settles into an animal, woody base; it leans towards spring and autumn and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, while winter and summer trail behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. The opening is bright and fruity, built on bergamot, orange, red apple and aldehydes. In the heart, orris, Bulgarian rose and geranium add a floral, powdery frame. The base of patchouli, oud, oakmoss and civet turns animal and woody.

Gateau Blackout

7.8

D.S. & Durga · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout pairs black cherry, cocoa and vanilla with frankincense and fir, giving a sweet, woody, smoky-resinous unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are split, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with black cherry meeting frankincense and fir, the fruit's sweetness sharpened by a cool resinous edge. In the heart, orris absolute, jasmine and cocoa add a floral, powdery softness. In the base, fire keeps the smoky air going, while musk and vanilla gather everything into a sweet warmth.

Irisoir

8.4

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Fruity

Sultan Pasha Attars Irisoir is a powdery, green-tinged floral that most voters place in spring and fall, and it is sold as a unisex scent. Orris absolute, violet absolute, heliotrope and peach lead, while violet leaf and Persian rose otto round out the floral heart. The base of Mysore sandalwood, tonka bean, white ambergris and vetiver settles it into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Voters favour leisure and night-out wear, and most read it as feminine, though a sizeable group finds it masculine.

Made in Heaven

6.6

What We Do Is Secret · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La French

8.2

Byron Parfums · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Byron Parfums La French is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against vanilla and musk, with a sweet, powdery, creamy character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind, and it suits leisure time, evenings and daily wear. Votes lean feminine, though some call it modern or masculine. Coriander, citrus fruits and almond open it lightly spicy and fresh. In the heart, white musk, vanilla absolute and orris absolute add a powdery, creamy softness. Ambergris and sandalwood leave a warm, woody base. Its profile is close to Reghen's Charms and Aaron Terence Hughes Homme.

Éclat de Vert

7.5

Aerin · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aerin Éclat de Vert is a fresh, green floral that pairs bright citrus with a creamy softness, and it reads as a scent for women. Lemon and citrus notes set a bright frame, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. Jasmine and magnolia build the floral side, and orris absolute with ambrox smooths everything into a creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Half of the voters call it feminine. Angel Schlesser Intimate White Flowers and Victoria's Secret Citrus Lily have a close profile.

Ultrahot

6.4

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Ultrahot is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, woody character with a powdery, spicy warmth. Its notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: amber, Bourbon vanilla and frankincense build a sweet, resinous body, while Atlas cedar and ISO-E-Super frame it in wood and orris absolute adds a powdery softness. Habanolide® and Muscenone® carry the synthetic edge in the accords. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and leisure and evening wear lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it leans neither way firmly. Davidoff Silver Shadow Pure Blend and Prada Luna Rossa Black have a close profile.

Bien Aimée

7.8

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson. · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson. Bien Aimée is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and green leaves against a powdery floral heart of lilac, jasmine and orange blossom. It opens with lemon, cyclamen and green leaves, a fresh, citrusy and green start. The heart is floral, with lilac, jasmine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang absolute and cassia absolute, which also bring in the spicy and creamy touches. White musk, cedar and orris absolute settle into a soft, powdery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, nights out and daily wear leading the occasions. It reads most often as feminine, though it is unisex.

Irida Extrait

8.0

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Irida Extrait is a unisex floral, green and woody scent built around violet leaf, orris and vetiver, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evening, daily and leisure wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, with votes split evenly between the two. Violet leaf absolute and Tunisian neroli open it. The heart holds orris, violet and jasmine, with cinnamon and clove adding spice. Haitian vetiver, Indian sandalwood and labdanum form a woody, resinous, earthy base. The overall feel is powdery and green.

Through the Looking Glass

8.8

Folkwinds · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Folkwinds Through the Looking Glass is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet body with a powdery, resinous and smoky texture; it has been discontinued. It opens with aldehydes, Rosa rugosa and plum, while plum blossom otto softens that fruity floral start. In the heart, orris absolute and orris butter lay a powdery, creamy base, with blue lotus, spices and Persian rose otto adding a floral layer on top. The base of Nigerian frankincense and Borneo and Kyara oud carries the scent into a resinous, woody and smoky tone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters say it stays on the skin for a long time. It suits men and women alike, with a dense, deep character. Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit and Haute Fragrance Company Black Orris have a close profile.

Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road

8.4

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Folkwinds Jasper XXX, Maligne Lake Road is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent that opens on blue lotus, Persian rose otto and orris absolute; it has been discontinued. The opening is soft and floral, with blue lotus, rose and orris. In the heart, orris butter, lavender and Kyara oud come forward. The base turns green and woody with pine needle, balsam fir, juniper berry and sandalwood, while blackberry and elderberry add a sweet, fruity touch alongside an aquatic freshness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few have voted. It suits anyone wanting a cool, forest-like scent that isn't tied to one gender.

L'Esprit Libre

6.8

Divine · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Divine L'Esprit Libre is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a green, powdery floral body. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Votes on character lean feminine, though modern and masculine votes are well represented too. The top notes of mandarin orange leaf, coriander seed and bergamot give a fresh, lightly spicy start. In the heart, peony and magnolia add a soft floral note, while orris brings a powdery touch. The base of ambergris, ambrette seed, Virginia cedar and cashmeran settles into a warm, woody floor. Esteban Le Bain - Esprit de Thé and Atelier Vesper Elea have a close profile.

Vine Thief

6.6

Liberty London · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liberty London Vine Thief is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with orris absolute and strawberry liqueur, then labdanum, leather and Clearwood™ form the heart. In the base, musk, condensed milk and vanilla soften everything. The floral and fruity side is balanced by a powdery, spicy, slightly resinous and leathery backdrop. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and works for leisure time too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine.

Iris Pallida

7.7

Marie Jeanne · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Marie Jeanne Iris Pallida is a unisex perfume that sets a powdery, creamy orris character on a fresh, lightly sweet ground. The top holds hazelnut, orris absolute and cashmeran, while the heart brings Turkish rose and two kinds of orris butter. In the base, labdanum, ambroxan, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a soft, woody finish. Gourmand and spicy facets sit alongside a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though some call it masculine or modern. Isabey Tendre Nuit and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Jaïpur Bouquet

6.6

Boucheron · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Boucheron Jaïpur Bouquet is a feminine fragrance where citrus and green notes meet a floral heart, fresh at first and drifting towards sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with citron, mango leaf and grapefruit for a bright, slightly green start. At the heart, orris absolute, rose and jasmine sambac absolute add a soft floral layer. Patchouli, sandalwood and cashmere wood settle it onto a woody, sweet base. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile and Clarins Eau des Jardins have a close profile.

I am Verdant

7.7

Vyrao · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vyrao I am Verdant is a fresh, green unisex scent built around juniper wood, orange blossom absolute and Italian bergamot. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Feminine and masculine votes are close, and the scent sits comfortably on either. Bergamot and orange blossom bring the freshness, while juniper wood adds a dry, woody line. Black pepper gives a light spice and frankincense a calm, resinous warmth. Orris absolute and white musk lay down a soft, powdery base, and cyclamen rounds out the floral greenness. Fragonard Belle de Paris and Abaco Wind have a close profile.

Ambre Antique (2025)

7.6

Infiniment Coty Paris · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Infiniment Coty Paris Ambre Antique pairs jasmine and orange blossom absolutes with ambreine and vanilla, making a floral, sweet and slightly spicy oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters choose it most for evenings and nights out, with leisure and business wear following. It is presented as unisex, with no strong lean to either side. Jasmine, orange blossom and rose absolutes form a floral frame. Ambreine and vanilla carry it into a resinous, sweet warmth, while orris adds a powdery softness and bergamot a light brightness. An animal tone stays in the background. Its profile is close to Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris and Creed Vanisia.

Velvet Incense

7.6

Experimental Perfume Club

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Experimental Perfume Club Velvet Incense is a unisex scent built around frankincense, myrrh and labdanum, softened by patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters point to evening and night-out wear, with leisure and daily use next, and business wear also among the picks. Taken as a whole, it reads fresh and citrusy at the edges, with bergamot and juniper berry giving it a bright touch. Beneath that sit the smoky resin of frankincense and myrrh, along with woody labdanum and patchouli. Orris absolute adds a powdery note, while vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness. Ambroxan keeps everything smooth. Amouage Decision and Rayhaan Vantage have a close profile.

Witchy Woo

6.9

Vyrao · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Vyrao Witchy Woo is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Opoponax, frankincense and patchouli form its dark, resinous side, while black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon leaf add a spicy warmth. Orris absolute and rose bring a soft, powdery floral touch, and sandalwood and cedarwood lay down a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Yves Saint Laurent Nu and Annayake Miyako have a close profile.

Esencia

7.8

Atelier Vesper · 2021

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Atelier Vesper Esencia is a unisex fragrance that sets an opening of pink pepper, nutmeg and cardamom over a smoky, earthy base of vetiver, leather and cedar. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Votes spread evenly across all four seasons, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Italian bergamot lifts the spices at the start, while cumin adds a dry, warm edge. In the heart, labdanum, hay and frankincense bring a resinous, slightly smoky feel. Vetiver, leather and sandalwood leave a woody, earthy trail underneath.

Asli / أصلي

7.1

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Asli / أصلي is a citrusy floral-gourmand for women, where Calabrian bergamot, lime and orange are sweetened by vanilla and raspberry. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, and pick it mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most describe its character as feminine. Citrus and raspberry sweetness lead, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. Mimosa and orris absolute bring a soft, powdery, creamy floral note, and vanilla with amber rounds it off with warm sweetness. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and powdery.