The Perfume Library

Lilac Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Amouage · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lilac Love Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, gourmand side, leaning feminine. It opens on peony, lilac, gardenia and heliotrope, a soft floral bouquet. In the heart, tonka bean, orris concrete and cocoa make it creamier and mildly gourmand. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles into a warm, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following. It suits daytime and leisure best, and works for evenings and the office too. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Irish Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Memo Paris · 2013

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Irish Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where a fresh, green opening settles into a smoky, leathery woodiness. The top holds mandarin orange, juniper berry and pink pepper, with the mandarin adding brightness and the pepper bringing spice. Clary sage, orris concrete and maté absolute form a green, slightly earthy heart. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and leather take over, and the scent dries down resinous and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Masculine is the most common impression, though it stays balanced enough to read as unisex. Similar in profile are The Dua Brand Cuìr de Irlandés and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré.

Rolling in Love

7.9

Kilian · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Rolling in Love is a unisex scent where almond milk, orris and vanilla come together as a floral, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Almond milk and ambrette seed open softly and creamily. In the heart, freesia and orris add a floral, powdery tone. Tonka bean, vanilla and musk keep the sweetness going in the base, with tuberose carrying the floral side quietly behind.

Boss Bottled Parfum

7.4

Hugo Boss · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Parfum is a woody scent for men that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, smoky, leathery body. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Mandarin orange and frankincense make the first impression fresh and lightly sweet. At the heart, orris concrete and fig tree root soften it. In the base, leathery notes and cedarwood take over, and the dry-down feels woody, smoky and leathery. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir and Azzaro Wanted by Night have a close profile.

Muse

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Muse is a sweet, powdery unisex scent with a spicy, smoky edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with Moroccan lavender, frankincense and clary sage, then softens at the heart into Bourbon vanilla absolute, orris concrete and ambrette seed absolute, turning creamy and powdery. Ink and amberwood set a smoky, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and more voters call it feminine than masculine, though it is a unisex scent.

Italian Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2013

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Lipstick On

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Lipstick On is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, lightly gourmand feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with heliotrope, neroli and bergamot: the neroli and bergamot brighten it while heliotrope adds a soft, powdery tone. The heart brings orange blossom absolute, orris concrete and galbanum, the last giving the floral a faint green edge. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweeten it, with patchouli keeping that sweetness in check. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure time and evenings out. Voters clearly read it as feminine.

Eau de Memo

8.0

Memo Paris · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Eau de Memo is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with coriander, mandarin orange and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, cyclamen, Egyptian jasmine absolute and green tea add a soft floral and green note, while orris concrete, musk and leather leave a spicy, lightly leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Washington Tremlett Hampstead Water and Maison de L'Asie Nanyang have a close profile.

Citizen Queen

7.4

Juliette Has A Gun · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Juliette Has A Gun Citizen Queen is a feminine, floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and leathery shades; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, while few pick summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot and leather. The heart brings orange blossom, tuberose and orris, where the floral side weighs most. In the base, vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum sweeten and warm it, while civet adds an animal depth.

Armani Privé - Iris Céladon

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Céladon is a unisex floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and slightly gourmand touches, leaning towards fall and spring. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with cardamom, iris, aldehydes and bergamot, and the heart holds orris concrete, maté absolute and chocolate. Iris and orris give a powdery floral feel, while chocolate pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, ambrette and patchouli leaves an earthy, woody warmth.

Iris de Syracuse

8.2

Boucheron · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Boucheron Iris de Syracuse is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around black pepper, jasmine and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. Many voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Black pepper, mandarin orange and pear open it fresh, lightly spicy and fruity. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope and orris concrete add a soft, powdery floral note. Patchouli lays a woody base, while vanilla and white musk sweeten it and leave a creamy finish. Boucheron Patchouli d'Angkor and Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar have a close profile.

La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense is a sweet, powdery and spicy men's fragrance built on violet leaf, orris concrete, and a base of patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes second, and summer gets very few votes. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though it also finds a place at work and for daily use. It reads masculine, and many voters also call it modern. It opens with violet leaf and orris concrete, giving a floral, powdery feel. Patchouli then lays a woody base, while tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it into a gourmand, oriental warmth. A spicy edge keeps the sweetness in check.

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence

7.2

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is a woody men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with earth, resin and a touch of smoke, leaning towards leisure and evening wear. It opens with bright, tart Calabrian citron and calamondin. In the heart, orris concrete and vetiver turn the scent drier and earthier. The base of styrax and earthy notes builds a resinous, lightly smoky floor, softened by sweet and spicy tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a step behind, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Santa Maria Novella Nostalgia and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey have a close profile.

CK2

7.0

Calvin Klein · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calvin Klein CK2 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around wasabi, violet leaf absolute and mandarin orange, best suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. It opens with wasabi, violet leaf and mandarin, a lively and lightly spicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, orris concrete and stone add a cool, floral touch. The base of vetiver, frankincense and sandalwood dries down into a calm, woody finish. Aquatic and sweet tones stay in the background.

Manifesto Le Parfum

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto Le Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, a feminine perfume leaning towards evenings and nights; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer stays in the background. Night out and evening lead the occasions, and business wear is the least chosen. Most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine absolute, sandalwood and benzoin shape the core of the scent; tonka bean adds sweetness and a creamy softness, and orris concrete brings a powdery note. Bergamot lightens this dense composition a little. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy, woody base. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Lalique Le Parfum (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Perfect Oud (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mizensir Perfect Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and spicy, then moves into a woody, leathery, oriental character. Bergamot, coriander and Bulgarian rose open it with a fresh, floral lift. In the heart, orris concrete and oud come forward, while cade juniper wood and Nootka cypress build a woody base. The sweetness stays in the background and adds an oriental softness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It is worn in the evening, on a night out, at work and for leisure alike. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Scentologia Tra.ce. and Arabian Oud Al Fareed have a close profile.

Homme

8.5

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Homme is a men's perfume that sets orris concrete, tonka bean and vanilla in a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness, suited to evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with orris concrete, and the heart of tonka bean and amber carries it into a soft, gourmand sweetness. The base of sandalwood, cedarwood, vanilla and white musk lets the woody frame mellow into a creamy vanilla, with a powdery, lightly spicy tone kept in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a close third and summer well behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and less for the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Kelsey Berwin Al Mazyoona and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

6.7

Bvlgari · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic edge, leaning towards warm-weather daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets few votes. Leisure, business and daily use are rated at similar levels. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with ginger, juniper berry and geranium, giving a spicy, crisp start. The heart brings sandalwood, orris concrete and artemisia, and the base settles on Nootka cypress, musk and Clearwood™ for a woody foundation. Sweet and synthetic tones sit alongside. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Baldessarini Nautic Spirit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Poudre d'Or

7.8

Mizensir · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Mizensir Poudre d'Or is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and woody texture, soft and enveloping, and described as unisex. Paradisone® and tiaré open it, with Exaltone® and orris concrete in the heart. The orris brings out the powdery side, while Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla absolute settle it onto a creamy, sweet, woody base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Mizensir Très Chère and Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis have a close profile.

Velvet Iris

6.7

Essential Parfums · 2025

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Essential Parfums Velvet Iris is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a powdery, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair following too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and sits comfortably at the office as well. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine than feminine, yet it works as unisex. It opens with pink pepper and turmeric leaf, then moves into mastic, orris concrete and galbanum, where the green, spicy edge softens into powder. The base of sandalwood, Saffiano™ and labdanum adds an earthy, leathery, resinous warmth, with a faintly synthetic sheen among the accords. Heeley Rose Aria and Heretic Dirty Violet have a close profile.

IV-I Lost Alice

7.8

Masque · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque IV-I Lost Alice is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and woody feel, worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, black pepper and ambrette seed. The heart turns powdery and floral with black tea, orris concrete and white rose, while carrot adds an unusual softness. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of milk and Indian sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though its unisex build suits men too. Molinard Secret Sucré and Emir Delicieuse have a close profile.

Nosferatu (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Heretic · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Heretic Nosferatu Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a green, earthy side and a modern character. It lasts a moderate length of time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daily wear, evenings and leisure time lead, and most voters call its character modern, with more votes for feminine than masculine. It opens with ambrette and lilac, which give a floral freshness. In the heart, violet absolute and orris concrete add a soft, powdery touch, while petrichor and cypriol bring a green, earthy air. Oud, labdanum and ambergris settle underneath as a calm, warm base.

Iberian Leather

7.0

Memo Paris · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Iberian Leather is a green, spicy leather scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Leather, oakmoss and patchouli form its backbone; saffron, cinnamon and coriander add spicy warmth, while oud and vetiver bring a smoky, earthy depth. Jasmine and rose soften the edges, and vanilla sweetens the harder notes a little. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, and few pick summer. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Though sold as unisex, voters mostly read it as masculine. Caron Yatagan and Rancé 1795 L'Aigle de la Victoire have a close profile.

L'Insomnuit

7.9

Robert Piguet · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Robert Piguet L'Insomnuit is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent with a powdery, woody core, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with plum, bergamot and fir balsam, a fruity, fresh start. Oud and orris sit in the heart, adding a floral, powdery touch. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean, cedarwood and cypriol settles into a creamy, spicy, smoky warmth. Cartier Oud & Santal and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud have a close profile.