The Perfume Library

Royal Princess Oud

7.5

Creed · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Princess Oud is a fresh, citrusy opening settling into a floral, resinous and woody body, written for women. The top holds rose, Sicilian bergamot and violet, so citrus and flowers come first. The heart brings jasmine, vanilla absolute, patchouli and Florentine iris. In the dry-down, styrax, Siam benzoin, Indian sandalwood and oud give it a resinous, woody footing, with the spicy and fruity accords staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes among occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Charriol Royal White and Amouage Homage have a close profile.

Santal Pao Rosa

6.8

Guerlain · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa is a unisex scent where a floral, sweet body is sharpened by spice, wood and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Fig, rose and hazelnut build a sweet frame. Sandalwood and cardamom add a woody, spicy warmth inside it, while oud and myrrh bring a smoky, resinous depth. The accords read distinctly oriental. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and Ormonde Jayne Belle de Nuit have a close profile.

A Fraghead's Asylum

8.0

FOMO · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FOMO A Fraghead's Asylum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with grapefruit, lemon and pink pepper, the citrus brightness carrying a light touch of spice. Jasmine and iris add a soft floral note in the heart. Vetiver, oud and amber settle the scent onto a warm, woody base, while aquatic and green tones keep the overall feel airy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear are the top occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight and Fragrance World Féroce have a close profile.

Supremacy Incense

7.6

Afnan Perfumes

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense is a dense unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a woody, resinous and smoky character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Though classed as unisex, over half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, oregano and pepper, fresh and spicy. The heart of labdanum, opoponax and amber turns warm and sweetly resinous. In the base, oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood leave a smoky, earthy woodiness. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Shelter Island

7.7

Bond No. 9 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Shelter Island is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with its aquatic and floral side balanced by spice and a woody base. It opens with citrus zest and black pepper, then white lily and algae add a cool, watery heart. The base of amber, myrrh, sandalwood, musk and oud settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes lean somewhat masculine. Versace pour Homme and Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Him have a close profile.

Sahraa / Sahraa Oud

8.0

Fragrance Du Bois · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Sahraa / Sahraa Oud is a unisex scent that sets a floral heart over a sweet, spicy and resinous base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. A grapefruit opening gives way to a floral heart of jasmine, rose absolute, patchouli and geranium. The base settles into a woody, resinous footing of oud, amber, vanilla and sandalwood, with saffron and black pepper adding spice and vanilla carrying the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Oud Noir Intense and Roja Parfums Aoud have a close profile.

C for Men

8.1

Clive Christian · 2010

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Clive Christian C for Men is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent built around tobacco, leather and oud, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon and tea for a light fruity brightness. Clove, cardamom, saffron and cinnamon bring the spice in the heart. The base is dominated by tobacco, leather, oud and amber, while cedar and vanilla soften the smoky, earthy structure. Nabeel Desert Oud and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Pomegranoudh

8.0

Fugazzi · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Fugazzi Pomegranoudh is a unisex scent that sets the sweet brightness of pomegranate and red fruits against the smoky, woody depth of oud and patchouli. It opens with pomegranate, bergamot and red fruits, and the fruity, sweet side leads. In the heart, oud and patchouli build a spicy, smoky base with a touch of leather. Vanilla, musk and amber then soften it into an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It suits evenings and nights out more than daily wear or the office. It leans masculine and modern, though it also gets feminine votes.

Galaad

7.4

Lubin · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lubin Galaad is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent in which myrrh, honey and tobacco stand out. It opens with cypress, cardamom and rosemary; at the heart, myrrh, honey and copaiba balsam turn it resinous and warm. In the base, tobacco, oud, cedar and cypriol tie the sweetness to an earthy, smoky, slightly leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as suited to either. Criminal Elements Hearth and Maison Margiela Under the Stars have a close profile.

Soul

7.8

Costume National · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Costume National Soul is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens on bergamot and pink pepper and moves into oud, leather and vanilla. It begins with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, a bright spiced start. Geranium, oud and leather bring a warm, smoky heart. Ambergris, vanilla and patchouli sweeten the base, where gourmand and resinous tones settle over a woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud and Victoria Ibn Dhi Yazan have a close profile.

Brioni (Eau de Parfum Intense)

8.1

Brioni · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Brioni Brioni is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that sits between fresh and sweet, leaning towards autumn and spring and towards evenings out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer comes last. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also fits business and daily wear. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. It opens fresh with pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange. Saffron, patchouli and green apple carry the heart, fruity and spicy. In the base, oud, ambroxan and vanilla sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, oriental footing. Montale Crystal Aoud and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu

7.0

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon make a bright opening, with neroli and amber in the heart and cedar, oud and vetiver forming a woody base. Sweet, fruity touches and a green, spicy edge soften the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as firmly either. Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense and Atelier Rebul 1895 have a close profile.

Thirty Three

8.2

Ex Idolo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Idolo Thirty Three is a floral, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with its sweetness set against a resinous, woody base. Candied mandarin meets black pepper at the start, while natural rubber adds an unusual, hard edge. In the heart, Chinese rose and Taif rose are softened by white tea and iris, with metal giving the floral part a cool sharpness. The base of patchouli, heliotropin and oud settles into an earthy, sweet, oriental finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so the scent sits right in the middle. Dueto Parfums City Love and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Ambre Doré

7.7

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Doré is a sweet, spicy amber for fall and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with styrax, geranium and sage, then moves to a heart of oud, amber, saffron and coriander. Sandalwood, myrrh and vetiver settle underneath as a woody, resinous base. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, kept edgy by animal, smoky, leathery and earthy touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one gender. Lattafa Oud Mood Elixir and Montale Dark Aoud have a close profile.

The Other Side of Oud

7.6

Atkinsons · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons The Other Side of Oud is a spicy, gourmand unisex scent that sets cardamom, cinnamon and oud against the sweetness of vanilla absolute and roasted coffee. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number see it as feminine. It opens with the warm spice of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. In the heart, coffee blossom and geranium soften that edge. The base of oud, vanilla absolute and roasted coffee leaves a sweet, smoky, resinous trail. Birkholz Berlin Fever and Montblanc Star Oud have a close profile.

Oud Zhen

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen is a spicy, smoky, leathery oud scent, described as unisex, and it has been discontinued. It opens with oud alone, then deepens in the heart with Indian saffron and Indian oud. The base of myrrh, tolu balm, sandalwood and vetiver builds a resinous, earthy floor, while civet and castoreum add an animal warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic, though some voters see it as feminine.

Hayat

8.1

Kemi · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Kemi Hayat is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, bitter orange and Bulgarian lavender, then cardamom, cinnamon and amber warm the heart. The base settles on oud, cypriol and cedar, with patchouli adding an earthy weight. Smoky and animal tones sit alongside the spicy, oriental and resinous accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine, though it is unisex. Zara Exclusive Oud and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

The One Mysterious Night

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dolce & Gabbana The One Mysterious Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, softened by floral and resinous touches, a men's scent with an evening mood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get far fewer votes. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit and saffron; the freshness is brief and the spice soon takes over. The heart holds oud, clary sage and rose absolute. In the base, labdanum, precious woods, tonka bean and amber settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Purple Oud

7.8

Dior · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dior Purple Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance with a dark, resinous, oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer the least chosen season. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Saffron and pink pepper give it a spicy edge, orange softens that edge slightly, and oud carries the woody, earthy and leathery side. The animal and smoky accords stay close to the surface. Abaco Oud and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

Wonderoud

7.4

Comme des Garçons · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Comme des Garçons Wonderoud is a smoky, resinous unisex woody scent built on oud, Australian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver. Wonderoud wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Oud, Texas cedar Orpur®, gaiac wood and sandalwood form a woody frame. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli pull it towards the earthy side, while the spicy and oriental accords soften it. The overall impression is dry, smoky and slightly synthetic. Carner Volcano and Béjar Wild Oud have a close profile.

Blackmail

8.0

Kerosene · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kerosene Blackmail is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that suits winter and autumn evenings. Plum and raspberry give it a fruity, sweet start, softened by vanilla and amber, while oud and sandalwood add a woody, resinous depth. Musk pulls it together on a smooth base, and the spicy, smoky accords keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though plenty of voters see it as feminine. Kerosene Fields of Rubus and Nobile 1942 Malvs have a close profile.

Gold Leather

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Cologne Gold Leather is a unisex fragrance where a sweet, fruity opening settles into a smoky, leathery wood. It opens with turmeric, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and Jamaican rum, which give a spicy, citrusy sweetness. Plum and Californian eucalyptus take over in the heart. The base is led by leather, oud and Texas cedar, while the gourmand and oriental accords soften it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly masculine, with a feminine following too. French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father have a close profile.

Oud Orange Intense (Parfum)

7.8

Fragrance Du Bois

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Orange Intense (Parfum) is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of coconut and fruits to bourbon vanilla and the woody depth of oud. Coconut and fruits come first, then bourbon vanilla in the heart pulls the scent in a creamy, gourmand direction. Musk, oud and vanilla settle in the base, while the spicy and oriental accords add a woody weight over the sweetness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable, so it sits in between. Primera Perfumes De Marbella and The Dua Brand Aoud Intense Orange have a close profile.

Indochine

7.7

Xerjoff · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Indochine is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity, sweet character with spice and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, pink pepper, strawberry and Brazilian orange, a bright mix that is fruity with a light spiciness. In the heart, peony, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley soften it into a floral shape. The base of Bourbon vanilla, oud and musk leaves a sweet, woody and slightly animal warmth. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer lagging behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either.