The Perfume Library

Herod

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Herod is a sweet, smoky and woody unisex scent that softens pepper and cinnamon with tobacco, vanilla and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with the spice of pepper and cinnamon. In the heart, cistus, incense, tobacco and osmanthus build a smoky, resinous base. In the base, vanilla and musk turn it creamy and gourmand, while patchouli and woody notes keep the sweetness dry. Maison Alhambra Hercules and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

Oajan

8.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Oajan is a warm unisex scent that takes a sweet, gourmand character and deepens it with spice, resin and wood. It opens with osmanthus, honey and cinnamon, the honey sweetness sharpened by the cinnamon's spice. At the heart, labdanum, benzoin and amber build a resinous warmth. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweetness into the base, while patchouli and davana add a woody depth. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Nusuk Fawah Midnight and Scentiments Oakman have a close profile.

Carlisle

8.4

Parfums de Marly · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums de Marly Carlisle is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with nutmeg, green apple and saffron; rose, osmanthus, davana and tonka bean then add a sweet, creamy heart. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, opoponax and vanilla leaves a woody, smoky, gourmand warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The Dua Brand Cumbria and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Nefs

8.8

Nishane · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nishane Nefs is a unisex scent that wraps sweet, spicy and leathery tones in a floral veil, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on fig, honey and saffron, with violet and sage adding a faint floral and herbal edge to the sweetness. The heart holds rose, jasmine, osmanthus, geranium and nutmeg; the base is led by whisky, cinnamon, leather and oud, while vanilla and amber settle it into a creamy, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious and Scentiments Honey Oud have a close profile.

For Her (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Narciso Rodriguez · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and gently sweet scent with a powdery, creamy side, made for women. Osmanthus and orange blossom carry the floral side, while patchouli and amberwood give it a woody base. Musk softens everything, and a spicy touch keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. Daily, evening, business and leisure wear all get similar support. Most voters read it as feminine. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc (Oil Parfum) and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Guidance (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Amouage · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Guidance Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet and spicy character, shaded by fruity and powdery touches. The top holds frankincense, pear and hazelnut, with the pear and hazelnut adding a soft, fruity, gourmand edge. The heart of saffron, osmanthus, rose and jasmine sambac builds a floral, spicy core. In the base, ambergris, sandalwood, vanilla and cistus settle it into a woody, creamy, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer is chosen less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and also suits leisure time. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme

8.2

Gucci · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, floral start on a sweet, powdery and woody base. Nutmeg, pimento and orange blossom absolute open with a fresh, spicy lift. In the heart, osmanthus and orris butter add a soft, floral and powdery touch. The base of vanillin, patchouli and Siam benzoin sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters point to fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, yet also suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Issey Miyake · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery floral built on melon, lotus and rose water, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with melon, cyclamen and freesia, light, juicy and slightly green. In the heart, peony, lily and lily of the valley widen the floral side. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber and musk settles it into a soft, woody, faintly sweet finish.

The Scent for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hugo Boss · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss The Scent for Her Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fresh and powdery women's fragrance built around peach, osmanthus and white musk. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with a fruity, sweet peach. In the heart, osmanthus adds a soft floral touch, and white musk settles the base into a powdery, creamy finish. The overall impression is fresh and gourmand, with a light synthetic edge.

Taklamakan

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Taklamakan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with neroli, osmanthus and Calabrian bergamot, and Indian patchouli and Chinese toon sit in the heart. The base leans on musk, cistus, vanilla and benzoin. A sweet, powdery, creamy body is dried down by resinous, earthy and smoky tones. Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Saint Honoré and Chanel Coromandel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wish (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Chopard · 1997

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Wish Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent for autumn and winter evenings, tying a fruity sweetness to a vanilla-led warmth. Most voters pick it for winter and fall, and for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call its character feminine. The top notes of pear, blackcurrant and yuzu open with fresh fruit. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus and magnolia add a soft floral layer. The base of toffee, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth.

1 Million Elixir

7.8

Rabanne · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne 1 Million Elixir is a sweet, gourmand and woody men's fragrance built around apple, Turkish rose and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It is favoured most for nights out and evenings, and seldom for the office. Voters describe it as masculine and modern. It opens with davana and apple, then moves into a floral, creamy sweetness of Turkish rose, tonka bean and osmanthus. Vanilla, cedarwood and patchouli close it with a woody, spicy warmth. The overall impression is fruity, gourmand and richly oriental.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

7.2

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex opens with fir, black pepper and cade juniper, and reads as a floral, spicy and smoky scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. The top notes bring fir, black pepper, neroli and nutmeg. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus form a floral layer. The base carries cade juniper, leather, frankincense and resins, with an animal, earthy edge. Bogue LiTA and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Le Mâle Essence de Parfum

8.1

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Essence de Parfum is a men's fragrance that opens with cardamom and bergamot, deepens into leather and osmanthus, and turns sweet on tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Georgywood®, cardamom and bergamot give the top a spicy freshness. In the heart, osmanthus and leather come forward, while tonka bean and vanilla in the base push the scent toward a sweet, gourmand, oriental feel. Woody and leathery tones stay in the background beneath that sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night outs and evenings named most often. Half of voters call its character masculine, and many find it modern. Zara For Him Red Edition Intense and Burberry London for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Soprano

7.8

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Soprano is a fruity, floral unisex scent that suits autumn and spring evenings, its sweetness deepened by leather and oud. Lychee, freesia and Calabrian bergamot open bright and fruity. Egyptian jasmine, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose form the heart, with milk adding a creamy softness to the flowers. In the base, leather, patchouli and oud bring a woody, spicy, slightly oriental weight. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine gets more votes for character, though masculine is well represented too. Nishane Nefs and Louis Vuitton Matière Noire have a close profile.

Sunflowers (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Elizabeth Arden · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot and peach, with melon and orange blossom sweetening the fruity brightness. Jasmine, rose and cyclamen add a green, floral heart, and cedar, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a soft woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most people find it feminine and classic. Iceberg Twice and Fragonard Fleur d'Oranger Intense have a close profile.

Alien Man

6.7

Mugler · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mugler Alien Man is a woody men's scent built around osmanthus, leather and cashmere wood, with fresh, green and smoky touches; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. The floral sweetness of osmanthus meets the smoky, leathery edge of leather and beech wood. Dill adds a green, spicy freshness, and white amber softens it all with an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets a small share. Leisure, evening, daily wear and business draw similar numbers of votes. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Mugler Alien Man Fusion and Rabanne Erotic Me have a close profile.

Mango Aoud

7.2

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Mango Aoud is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, fruity opening of neroli, mango and guava against a sweet, woody base of oud and vanilla. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine, as the votes split closely between the two. It opens with neroli, mango and guava, which give a fresh, juicy fruit feel. In the heart, coconut milk, ylang-ylang and osmanthus soften it into something creamy and floral. As it dries, oud, vanilla and amber leave a sweet, woody base, with a slightly synthetic sheen. The Dua Brand Smoked Mango and Unique'e Luxury Mangonifiscent have a close profile.

Journey Woman

7.6

Amouage · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Journey Woman is a floral, spicy fragrance for women that opens with apricot, nutmeg and jasmine tea and settles into honey and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Half of voters call it feminine. Apricot and osmanthus give the top a sweet, fruity note, while nutmeg and cardamom add spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mimosa and honey build a soft floral-gourmand core, with cedarwood as a woody frame. The base of vanilla, pipe tobacco, saffron and cypriol turns warm and oriental, and musk smooths it out.

Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita

7.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is a fresh, youthful feminine scent that softens citrus and fruit with a light floral sweetness. It opens with pink grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom, pear and osmanthus bring a fruity, floral sweetness. White musk, cedar and moss settle underneath and tidy that sweetness up, while the accords keep a slightly synthetic sparkle. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Versace Yellow Diamond Intense and Nina Ricci Nina Fleur have a close profile.

Mamluk

7.6

Xerjoff · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Mamluk is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with honey, caramel and bergamot, the bergamot lightening the caramel's sweetness a little. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Siam benzoin add a floral, resinous softness. The base of white oud, Laotian oud, amber and Bourbon vanilla dries down woody, spicy and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Xerjoff Ceylon and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Soleil de Jeddah

7.9

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah is a citrusy, floral unisex scent that sets the brightness of Italian lemon, osmanthus and chamomile against Florentine iris and Russian leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine. Lemon, osmanthus and chamomile open with a fresh, fruity brightness. In the heart, amber, Florentine iris and earthy notes soften and deepen it. The base brings Florentine orris butter, Russian leather and Bourbon vanilla, settling into a sweet, resinous, leathery warmth. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah Afterglow and Nishane Shem have a close profile.

Dubai - Ajyal

8.2

The Spirit of Dubai · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Ajyal is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and floral character that leans towards spring and summer. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and mint, while green notes and rhubarb pull it towards green. In the heart, jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang form a floral layer. The base turns sweeter and softer with vanilla, amber and white musk, and cedarwood leaves a woody trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season; it suits leisure and daily wear best, though evenings and nights out also feature. Masculine and modern are the leading character votes. Xerjoff Renaissance and Davidoff Relax (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.