The Perfume Library

Pêche Mirage

7.0

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Pêche Mirage is a unisex fragrance that most voters recommend for spring and summer, leaning towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good: present enough to last through the day without feeling heavy. It is worn to the office and for evenings out too, though daytime is where it sits most comfortably. Most voters read it as feminine, many call it modern, and a smaller group finds it masculine. It opens with peach, currant and saffron: fruity, fresh and lightly spicy. Osmanthus in the heart adds a soft floral note. As it dries, leather, amber and sandalwood form a creamy, sweet and woody base, with the leather giving the fruit a quiet edge without weighing it down.

Cuir Intense

7.7

Guerlain · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Guerlain Cuir Intense is a unisex perfume for cold seasons and evenings, leathery, smoky and spicy in character. It opens with a soft floral touch from osmanthus and ylang-ylang. Leather and musk lead the heart, and Virginia cedar, tobacco and sandalwood settle into a woody, resinous, faintly animal base. The overall impression is dry, warm and dark. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is rarely chosen. It is favored for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters mostly read it as masculine or classic. Emir London and Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf have a close profile.

Hercules

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Hercules is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pepper and cinnamon, then moves into tobacco, labdanum, frankincense and osmanthus at the heart. The base holds musk, vanilla, cedarwood, nagarmotha and vetiver. The gourmand, creamy side and the vanilla give it a sweet warmth, while the woody and smoky tones keep that sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. Most also read it as masculine and modern. Niche 4 All Tobacco Vanil and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Bleu Lazuli

7.8

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Bleu Lazuli is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, floral start into a sweet, spicy and creamy base. Cardamom, maté tea and bergamot open cool and lively. In the heart, plum, osmanthus and jasmine add a floral, fruity layer. In the base, vanilla, honeyed tobacco and sandalwood sweeten and soften the scent, drying down with a woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits evenly between the two. Lattafa Remas and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Solar Flair

8.2

Ojar · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ojar Solar Flair is a warm, bright unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, creamy, fruity texture. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with some also choosing evening and office. It reads mostly feminine, though a good share of voters call it modern. It opens with heliotrope, mandarin orange and pink pepper: the mandarin adds fruity freshness and the pepper a light spice. In the heart, patchouli, osmanthus and honeysuckle bring a soft floral note. The base of honey, vanilla and white musk leaves a creamy sweetness, with vetiver keeping it earthy and balanced.

Vanille

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Vanille is a sweet, gourmand vanilla scent that leans towards fall and winter and reads as feminine; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It isn't tied to one setting: leisure, daytime, evening and business are named in similar measure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with bergamot and osmanthus, then moves to Bourbon vanilla, jasmine and heliotrope in the heart. In the base, white musk, tonka bean, benzoin and praliné carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with the floral and spicy accords wrapped around that vanilla core.

The Scent Private Accord for Her

7.9

Hugo Boss · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss The Scent Private Accord for Her is a feminine, sweet and gourmand scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though leisure and daily wear also have a place. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange gives a bright, fruity opening, while osmanthus adds a soft floral heart. The base of roasted tonka bean and cocoa absolute pulls it toward a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness. Hugo Boss The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum) and Elie Saab Girl of Now have a close profile.

Encre Noire pour Elle

7.3

Lalique · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lalique Encre Noire pour Elle is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot and freesia with a floral heart of osmanthus and Turkish rose, drying down to woody vetiver and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. The top of bergamot, freesia and ambrette feels bright and clean. In the heart, osmanthus, Turkish rose and sunflower sweeten the floral side and add a powdery, lightly spiced softness. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and white musk settles into a calm, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions named most often. It reads clearly feminine. Juliette Has A Gun Romantina and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

La Collection d'antiquités 1505

8.3

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride La Collection d'antiquités 1505 is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a warm, sweet, spicy character that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share find it feminine, so it reads open to both. Saffron and black cherry open it with a fruity, spicy note. The heart brings frankincense, osmanthus and amyris. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, balsam and cypriol sets a woody, smoky, oriental ground. A gourmand sweetness runs through all of it. Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Tiger's Nest

8.0

Memo Paris · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Memo Paris Tiger's Nest is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer well behind. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also works for leisure. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top opens sharp and fresh with absinth, aldehydes and lime. The heart of osmanthus, rose, ylang-ylang, saffron, amber and frankincense absolute turns floral and resinous. In the base, vanilla, papyrus and tolu balm sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, smoky footing. Penhaligon's As Sawira and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Osmanthe Yunnan

7.6

Hermès · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Osmanthe Yunnan is a fresh, light unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and it fits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. The top notes are tea and orange, giving a citrusy, fresh, green opening. In the heart, freesia and osmanthus add a soft floral touch. The base holds leather and apricot, where fruity and lightly spicy tones settle into a leathery finish. Lancôme Aroma Tonic and Memo Paris Moon Fever / Moon Safari have a close profile.

Power Self

6.8

Initio · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Initio Power Self is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. White rose, osmanthus and magnolia form the floral heart, and white blossoms round it out with a creamy fullness. A fruity, sweet tone leads, while black pepper adds a light lift. Musk, ambrox and cedarwood gather these flowers on a powdery, clean and slightly synthetic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Naki

7.4

pernoire · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pernoire Naki is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex fragrance built around passion fruit, peach and fig leaf. It opens with passion fruit and peach, lightened by aldehydes and almond blossom. In the heart, fig leaf adds a green note while white blossoms and sandalwood soften it. The base of osmanthus, white musk and vanilla settles into a sweet, creamy finish. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine votes lead on character, though many voters also call it masculine. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Neil Jacquet Amazonia Love have a close profile.

Maîtresse

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur Maîtresse is a feminine floral-sweet scent deepened by spice, suede and musk; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and it leans towards fall and spring, with winter close behind. It sits nearest to evenings and nights out, yet works just as well for leisure and daily wear. It opens with ylang-ylang and lotus. The heart brings iris bud, osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose absolute and violet leaf, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. The base of suede, amber and musk adds a leathery, animal, oriental warmth. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Agent Provocateur Strip have a close profile.

Sì (2014) (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Sì is a sweet, fruity floral built around mandarin orange, blackcurrant liqueur and May rose; it has been discontinued, and it leans clearly feminine, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens bright and juicy with mandarin orange, bergamot and blackcurrant liqueur, softened a little by freesia. In the heart, May rose and neroli absolute carry the floral side, while osmanthus and artemisia nudge it toward a powdery, spicy tone. The base dries down warm and gourmand, with vanilla, patchouli and ambroxan adding a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a small minority. It is linked mostly to night outs and evenings, though daily wear has its place too. Most voters read it as feminine.

Shem

7.7

Nishane · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nishane Shem is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy rose against the warmth of leather and resin, with a woody, earthy character. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. It opens with Turkish rose, cardamom and geranium, so the rose starts out green and spicy. Towards the heart, osmanthus, amber and cypriol add a sweet, oriental warmth. In the base, vetiver, leather and elemi resin settle it onto an earthy, leathery ground. Thameen Rivière and Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli have a close profile.

Plum in Cognac

8.3

Scents of Wood · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac is a unisex gourmand whose fruity, sweet side is deepened by spice, smoke and resin. Rum absolute, plum and vanilla form the sweet, ripe-fruit core of the scent, while cinnamon and immortelle absolute add a spicy, faintly smoky warmth. Peru balsam and cistus bring a resinous softness, and Haitian vetiver and osmanthus round it out with woody and floral touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is far from small. Scents of Wood Plum in Cognac Vintage 24 and Weil Suki Essence have a close profile.

12.1 Un Crime Exotique

7.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 12.1 Un Crime Exotique is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with star anise, cinnamon and masala chai. In the heart, gingerbread and osmanthus push it towards a gourmand, fruity sweetness. The base of maté, vanilla and Australian sandalwood settles into a woody, oriental finish. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine, so it reads as open to both. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir and Parfums de Marly Herod.

Pure Amber

8.3

Avapari · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Avapari Pure Amber is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Rum, cardamom, ginger and bergamot lead the top, while osmanthus, saffron and sandalwood carry the heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum closes it in a creamy, sweet warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear dominate. It leans slightly masculine and reads modern. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Amber Who Is Blonde! and Bujairami Mafia Boss.

Panda (2017)

7.0

Zoologist · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zoologist Panda is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, green floral side of lily, osmanthus and magnolia with bamboo and tea, settling into a faintly animalic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter getting few votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though some voters also choose it for the office or evening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, so it sits in between. The top opens with mandarin orange and apple brightness woven through the flowers, while bamboo, iris and earthy notes in the heart bring out the green side. In the base, civet, musk, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten and soften it, leaving a warm, slightly animal finish.

Theorema (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Fendi · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Theorema Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, pepper, citrus fruits and cardamom side by side. Towards the heart, carnation, cinnamon and rose carry a spicy warmth. In the dry-down, Siam benzoin, patchouli and amber come forward, leaving a powdery, resinous, woody finish. Moschino Moschino and Ungaro (1977) Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Dubai - Oud

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper. It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Escentric 04

6.9

Escentric Molecules · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Escentric Molecules Escentric 04 is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around bergamot, pink grapefruit and rose. It opens bright and slightly green, with bergamot, pink grapefruit and juniper berry, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, rose and freesia bring the floral side forward, softened by orris root. The base of mastic, ambroxan and labdanum sets it on a woody, synthetic footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 and Escentric 05 have a close profile.

Jade Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

soOud · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

soOud Jade Eau Fine Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent led by saffron, vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Some read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Moresque Seta and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile. It opens with saffron, vanilla and amber, giving a sweet, spicy warmth. In the heart, myrrh, jasmine and white musk pull it in a powdery, creamy direction. Osmanthus, sandalwood and patchouli settle into a woody base.