The Perfume Library

Caput Mundi

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Caput Mundi is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, but a good share see it as feminine, so it works either way. It opens with tea rose, iris and Bulgarian rose absolute for a floral start. In the heart, Indian patchouli, oud, Italian saffron and sandalwood turn it spicy and woody. The base is dominated by Cambodian and Vietnamese oud, ambergris and Cuban cedar, leaving a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor and Tauer Perfumes Les Années 25 Bis have a close profile.

Bois Royal

8.1

Rituals · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Rituals Bois Royal is a men's fragrance that sets a green, spicy character against a sweet, woody and leathery base. It opens bright and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, orange and nutmeg. In the heart, sage, juniper and orris root add a green, powdery side. The base of vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and leather comes forward as the scent sweetens and settles into a resinous, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters rate it well and find it good value. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Penhaligon's Halfeti have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Nuances

8.4

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Nuances pairs fresh bergamot with heliotrope, cinnamon and orris root in a powdery, woody scent for women; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most lean towards spring and fall, and towards daily and office wear. Most voters call it feminine, though some read it as masculine. Bergamot opens fresh. In the heart, heliotrope, cinnamon and orris root build a floral, spicy, powdery texture. Sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a woody, earthy, faintly smoky base.

Hossegor

7.4

What We Do Is Secret · 2019

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

What We Do Is Secret Hossegor is a unisex scent with a salty, aquatic freshness and green, spicy edges; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, then autumn, while winter trails well behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The opening brings juniper, mastic, sea salt and black pepper for an aquatic, spicy start. Frankincense and orris root sit in the heart, and ambergris, vetiver and musk settle into a woody, creamy base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and a little smoky.

Notorious

6.1

Ralph Lauren · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ralph Lauren Notorious is a sweet, floral women's scent that opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, with carnation and peony at its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs the spice of pink pepper with bergamot and the fruity tang of blackcurrant. At the heart, carnation and peony bring out the floral side. In the base, musk, orris root, patchouli and vanilla soften it into a powdery, woody, oriental warmth, with an overall feel that is sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though those ratings rest on few votes. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is mentioned most for daily and leisure wear. Laura Biagiotti Roma (Eau de Toilette) and Elizabeth Arden Untold have a close profile.

Spazio Krizia Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Krizia · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Krizia Spazio Krizia Uomo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre for men, with a woody, earthy backbone. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and neroli, while coriander, basil and green notes add a spicy, herbal edge. In the heart, geranium, jasmine and orris root bring a floral, powdery softness. The base settles into a dry woodiness of cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss, softened a little by tonka bean and amber. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and spring are picked most often, though summer and winter are not far behind, and its use is spread across night out, leisure, evening and the office. Most voters find it masculine or classic. It has been discontinued. Marbert Marbert Man Pure and Iceberg Iceberg have a close profile.

Katabatic

6.9

Pineward · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pineward Katabatic is a fresh, green unisex scent led by red fir, black spruce and cypress. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and less towards daily or office use. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't pull firmly either way. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one piece: the cool green of spruce, fir and cypress is joined by camphor and spearmint. Black pepper, clove, cinnamon and star anise add spicy warmth, while amaretto keeps the sweetness soft. Sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss set the woody base.

Fantasme

7.0

Ted Lapidus · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ted Lapidus Fantasme is a fruity, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, leisure hours and evenings; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, pineapple and peach give the opening a fresh fruit lift, while green notes and violet balance it lightly. In the heart, raspberry, jasmine and Damask rose carry a sweet floral character, with orris root adding a powdery softness. Musk, sandalwood and vanilla lead the base, and it dries down warm, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime as well as evening, though its character reads clearly feminine. Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nexin

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tauer Perfumes Nexin is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus brightness with a woody, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasion votes. It reads closer to masculine, though it draws feminine votes too, so it sits somewhere in between. Bergamot and lemon blossom give a bright citrus start, while orange blossom and rose soften it towards the floral. Geranium adds a green edge and orris root a powdery feel. Oakmoss, vetiver, cedar and sandalwood build a dry, woody body, which tonka bean, musk and ambergris sweeten and round off.

Atlantic Ambergris

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Areej Le Doré Atlantic Ambergris is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards autumn and winter but wearing easily in spring too; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters point to evening and night-time, though it also works for leisure. Votes on character lean masculine, with feminine and classic close behind, so it sits comfortably across the line. It opens with cardamom, Russian pine and bergamot, a citrusy, green freshness. At the heart, champaca, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and spicy clove build a floral, sweet body. In the base, opoponax, oakmoss and labdanum leave a resinous, earthy, faintly smoky depth.

Fig Nuit

8.2

Carl Kling · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carl Kling Fig Nuit is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green opening with a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and autumn days. Blackcurrant and violet lead at the start. In the heart, fig, osmanthus, orris root and davana build a green, fruity and floral balance. Milk, vanilla and patchouli settle the base into a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads modern, sitting between feminine and masculine. Furla Romantica and ID Parfums Tentation de Violettes have a close profile.

Christian Audigier for Men

4.9

Christian Audigier · 2009

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Christian Audigier for Men is a sweet, woody scent for men that pairs citrus and fruit with spice and leather. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top opens fresh and fruity with pear, grapefruit and blackberry. In the heart, rum, cinnamon and saffron add a spicy, gourmand warmth, while orris root brings a powdery softness. Vetiver, leather and oakmoss settle the base into a woody, leathery finish.

Raffinée (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Houbigant · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Houbigant Raffinée Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent with spicy, woody and powdery touches, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out, with some daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with rose, carnation, plum and orange blossom, lifted slightly by bergamot and lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and osmanthus take over, with orris root adding a powdery tone. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and cinnamon settles into a sweet, spicy warmth.

Joli Bois

7.9

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson. · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson Joli Bois is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, suiting daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daytime, leisure and the office, and it reads as both masculine and feminine. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot and grapefruit for a fresh citrus start. In the heart, green leaves, angelica and orris root pull it towards green, earthy ground. It dries down on cade juniper wood, cedar and frankincense, woody and resinous with a spicy edge. Robert Piguet Bois Bleu and Odur Pinus have a close profile.

Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum

8.3

Lolita Lempicka · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum opens with violet, amarena cherry and aniseed, then turns sweet with liquorice and tonka bean: a floral, gourmand fragrance for women. At first violet and amarena cherry lead, with aniseed adding a spicy edge. In the heart, liquorice, orris root and tonka bean build a powdery, creamy sweetness. Vanilla and praliné dominate the base, while patchouli and white musk settle that sweetness onto a soft, earthy footing. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern. Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka (Eau de Parfum) and Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille have a close profile.

Stetson Original (1981) / Stetson (Cologne)

7.4

Stetson · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Stetson Original / Stetson is a classic-leaning men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a green, powdery, woody body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, and also for evenings and the office. Voters mostly call its character masculine and classic. Bergamot, lemon and lavender give a cool, bright start, with clary sage and lime reinforcing it. In the heart, geranium, vetiver, cedar and orris root build a green, earthy, powdery base. Honey, vanilla, tonka bean and amber add sweetness at the end and soften the whole. Lacoste Original and Gucci pour Homme have a close profile.

Athena

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Athena is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, and it sits fairly evenly across the seasons. It opens with thyme, cypress, saffron and green notes, a spicy freshness that the fruits soften. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orris root build a floral, powdery surface. The base sweetens with vanilla, amber and musk, while vetiver and leather add a dry weight beneath that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it suits daytime and evening wear about equally. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq and Anfas Ishq Special have a close profile.

Central Park South

7.0

Bond No. 9 · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bond No. 9 Central Park South is a floral, green women's perfume that opens with blackcurrant bud, clementine and violet leaf. It starts fresh, green and lightly fruity, with blackcurrant bud, clementine, violet leaf and grapefruit blossom. At the heart, acacia, jasmine, tuberose and orris root carry the floral side into a soft, powdery texture. The base of cedarwood, benzoin, musk and sandalwood settles into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with evening, night out and leisure the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine. Kate Moss Kate and Essential Garden Tulip Dreams have a close profile.

Impresario

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand Impresario is a green, powdery unisex chypre that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, while summer trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards masculine, though classic and feminine votes are also well represented. Citrus and floral notes open onto green, spicy and woody layers. Tarragon, oakmoss, tuberose and patchouli stand out, while leather, labdanum and benzoin add a resinous, animalic depth. The powdery side comes through in heliotrope and orris root. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and The Dua Brand Chypré X have a close profile.

Pink Extasy

6.8

Montale · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Pink Extasy is a feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer days, pairing fresh citrus with sweet fruit. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office, with fewer choosing it for nights out. It reads feminine and modern. Black pepper, Cuban tangerine and Cuban orange open bright, with a light spicy edge. At the heart, Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine, orange blossom and orris root build a powdery floral layer. In the base, peach, raspberry and vanilla sweeten it while white musk softens it. The overall feel is fresh, fruity and powdery. Spirit Spirit of Violet Kiss and Marc Jacobs Honey (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Arrogance pour Femme

6.7

Arrogance · 1982

Fresh · Floral · Green

Arrogance pour Femme pairs a fresh opening of orange blossom, aldehydes and hyacinth with a rose and jasmine heart and a cedar and amber base, a powdery, chypre-leaning feminine scent. It opens with orange blossom, green notes and bergamot in a bright floral setting. Rose, jasmine and tuberose lead the heart, while orris root softens it into powder. The base of cedar, amber and vanilla adds a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage sit at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine and classic. Caron Nocturnes and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Oud Sultani: Surira

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira is a unisex scent that pairs Sri Lankan and Malayan oud with oud resin, rose and jasmine. Woody, resinous and smoky tones lead, while rose and jasmine soften the floral side. Tonkin musk, Bourbon vanilla and castoreum pull the scent towards a sweet, creamy and animalic warmth, with violet leaf and orris root adding a fine powdery line. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. It suits those who want a dense, heavy oud. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani Terengganu and Oud Sultani: Brunei Kynam have a close profile.

Kyara Blanc: White Kinam

9.0

Ensar Oud · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ensar Oud Kyara Blanc: White Kinam pairs Bruneian Kyara Oud with jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang, a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent. Longevity and sillage both earn strong ratings, though from only a small number of votes. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say which days suit it best. It is unisex, and assertive enough to fill a room when sprayed generously. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole. Golden Delicious apple and raspberry give it a fruity freshness, while Keemun tea and Sichuan pepper add a light spiced edge. Jasmine sambac, mimosa and frangipani build a creamy floral base. Orris root brings powder, musk and ambergris soften it, and Borneo oud adds a woody depth.

Oud Sultani: Nha Trang

9.1

Ensar Oud · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Nha Trang is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets Vietnamese and Burmese oud beside jasmine and rose. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole. Oud leads, in four forms: Vietnamese, Burmese, Malayan and Borneo. Jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while orris root and violet leaf bring a powdery edge. Tonkin musk and castoreum fill out the sweet, smoky accords underneath. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It suits men and women alike, with a dense, warm profile. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kannan Koh and Oud Sultani: Surira have a close profile.