The Perfume Library

Oud Pashmina

7.8

Montale · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Oud Pashmina suits fall and winter evenings and nights out, a unisex scent built on rose, oud and grey musk with a woody, smoky character. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Rose, oud and grey musk come across as one piece. The floral and sweet side rests on a spicy, smoky, leathery base. Oriental and animal accords keep it warm and dense. Cartier Oud & Rose and Serge Lutens Périlleusement Vôtre have a close profile.

Yakamoz

8.1

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

ArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes Yakamoz is a sweet, floral and woody unisex scent that pairs fig, ylang-ylang and jasmine with vanilla, amber and spices. Fig and bergamot bring a fruity freshness, while ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft, creamy floral side. Cinnamon and nutmeg give it a spicy warmth, and vanilla, amber, patchouli and oud settle it onto a sweet, woody, oriental base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine.

Born from Fire

7.4

Simone Andreoli · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Simone Andreoli Born from Fire is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around amber, sandalwood and saffron, best suited to evenings and colder weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it doesn't settle on one side: masculine and feminine votes are nearly equal. As a whole it reads floral, sweet and woody. Rose and saffron give a spicy warmth, sharpened slightly by black pepper. Vanilla absolute and caramel add a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while oud, vetiver and amyris set a woody depth. Cashmere softens the whole.

Saffron | Amber | Cardamom

7.7

Korres · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Korres Saffron | Amber | Cardamom is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around cardamom, saffron and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daytime, leisure and office wear; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and cinnamon, then moves into a woody, spiced heart of saffron, carnation, cedar and sandalwood. Oud, vanilla and amber sweeten the base, which dries down resinous, earthy and warm.

Daphne

7.7

Comme des Garçons · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Daphne is a rich floral-sweet scent with spice, resin and smoke, aimed at women and now discontinued. Daphne wears strong, with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least favoured. It is linked more to evenings and nights out than to daily or office wear. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and a good share also see it as classic. Tuberose, Tunisian jasmine and Rosa centifolia build the floral core, while saffron and patchouli add a spicy, woody edge. Amber, frankincense, oud and vanilla turn this into a warm, resinous, smoky sweetness, and iris adds a powdery softness. Bitter orange stays in the background of this dense blend.

Splendid Wood

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood is a sweet, woody and resinous unisex scent built on oud, vanilla and cedar with spice; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with frankincense, saffron and cardamom, a spiced, resinous start. Rosebud, jasmine sambac and artemisia sit in the heart. In the base, oud, cedar and nagarmotha form a woody floor, with vanilla sweetening it. The accords also carry smoky and leathery touches. Lattafa Shahrazad and Amouage Purpose 50 have a close profile.

Red Aoud

7.2

Montale · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Red Aoud is a sweet, spicy oud fragrance with an oriental, woody and resinous character, chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so people nearby will notice it. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening or on a night out. It is unisex, with feminine and masculine votes close together. It opens with pepper and oud, and the heart fills out with cumin, saffron and rose. In the base, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and Mysore sandalwood take over. Floral, fruity and gourmand accords sweeten the whole. Its profile is close to Zimaya Taraf (black) and Birkholz Amber Oud.

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum

8.1

Mercedes-Benz · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum is a fresh yet woody, spicy men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favourite occasions, and some room left for business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and the character reads mostly masculine and classic. It opens with pink pepper, Italian bergamot and Cascalone®, then moves into violet leaf absolute, galbanum and saffron for a green, spicy heart. Vetiver, patchouli and oud weigh heaviest at the base, and the sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery accords add depth.

Eau de Nuit Oud

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud is a sweet, spicy and powdery oriental, with oud, saffron and smoky resin set beneath a floral heart, best suited to evenings. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, bright and spicy. In the heart, orris concrete, rose and geranium add a powdery, floral softness. The base of oud, tonka bean absolute and saffron dries down creamy, sweet and slightly smoky. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine. It has been discontinued. Al Haramain Oudh 36 Nuit and Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud have a close profile.

Wald (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Wald Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, with the feel of a forest walk. Juniper, fir, cedar and arborvitae draw a wooded picture, while soil, moss and fern add a damp forest floor. Smoke and birch tar harden the scent, and honey and maple syrup soften it slightly. Green and spicy lead the accords, followed by resinous and earthy sides. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, yet many call it feminine. Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice and Filippo Sorcinelli Ambrosivs have a close profile.

Al Wisam Day

7.4

Rasasi · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Al Wisam Day is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily and leisure wear. Lavender, bergamot and geranium give it a fresh, green opening. In the heart, clary sage, cedar, rose and sandalwood push it in a floral and woody direction. The base of musk, oakmoss, oud and ambergris finishes it with a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that come up most. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Rasasi Arba Wardat and Amouage Al Andalus have a close profile.

Capriccio

7.7

Sospiro · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Capriccio is a unisex scent that opens with lime and neroli and settles into a spicy, sweet and woody base; it has been discontinued. The top notes, lime and neroli, give a fresh start. In the heart, cinnamon, white blossoms, coumarin and red fruits build a floral, fruity and sweet body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oud adds an oriental, woody depth, while coumarin and musk soften it toward powdery. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though classic and masculine readings also appear. Panouge Perle Rare and Widian Liwa have a close profile.

Oud Khôl

6.8

Guerlain · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Guerlain Oud Khôl is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs oud and leathery notes with moss and praliné. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine to most, though it is classed as unisex. Oud and leathery notes dominate, with moss laying an earthy base. Aldehydes sharpen the edges a little, while praliné softens the spicy, resinous mood with a touch of sweetness. The synthetic, animal and oriental accords keep it dense and dark.

Oud

7.9

John Varvatos · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Oud is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. Most see it as masculine, with a classic side too. It opens dry and slightly green with juniper berry, tobacco and clary sage. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom bring the spice, softened by rose and jasmine. The base of oud, myrrh, frankincense, black leather and amber settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. The smoky, leathery edge stays present throughout.

Scorpion Intense

8.6

Odyon

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Odyon Scorpion Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental with a resinous woody core, a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it leaves a clear trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are chosen far less. It reads mostly masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Saffron and rose give a spicy floral start, while berries add sweetness. Frankincense, amberwood, oud and woody notes lay a resinous, smoky, slightly leathery base beneath them. Pascal Morabito Bois & Or and Armaf Midnight Amber have a close profile.

Oud Voyager

7.5

Tom Ford · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Oud Voyager is a unisex scent that wraps a sweet floral heart in spicy, woody and oriental tones, suited to evenings and cooler weather. Cypriol, saffron and cardamom give it a spicy warmth, with pink pepper sharpening it slightly. Red peony and geranium absolute carry the floral side, while oud, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base and musk softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to both. Birkholz Amber Intense and Kajal Jihan have a close profile.

V for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Clive Christian V for Men is a spicy, smoky woody-oriental with a resinous core, a masculine scent for evenings and colder weather that has been discontinued. Black pepper, pink pepper and white pepper make up the dry spice, while frankincense and elemi resin add a smoky, resinous depth. Oud, cedarwood and vetiver form the woody frame, and amber and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evening and night out. Most read it as masculine, with a classic bent. Duftanker Gentleman V and Bois 1920 Itruk share a close profile.

H - 100 Jubilée

8.1

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart H - 100 Jubilée is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that belongs to cooler weather; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron and clove, then softens into caramel and honey in the heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedar and oud settles into a gourmand sweetness with a woody, powdery warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine, with the two close together, so it works both ways.

Wood Mystique

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Estēe Lauder Wood Mystique is a unisex scent that takes a floral, sweet heart and darkens it with wood, leather and smoke. It opens with peony, pink pepper and rose, and the heart carries jasmine, ylang-ylang, mimosa and rose. The base is led by leather, oud, raspberry and cedarwood. Spice, powder and resin soften the fruity sweetness as the scent drifts toward something woodier and smokier. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. Montale Aoud Melody and Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique have a close profile.

14 Iris Oriental / Iris Taizo

7.2

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 14 Iris Oriental / Iris Taizo is a floral, sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It is worn for evenings, leisure time and nights out, though some voters also wear it daily or at work. Those who call it feminine slightly outnumber those who call it masculine, but the masculine vote is substantial. Guatemala cardamom opens with a spicy edge. The heart holds iris nectar, fig honey and oud, where the powdery floral side meets sweetness and a smoky, earthy woodiness. Amber and Mexican vanilla leave a warm, resinous finish. Cartier Oud & Ambre and Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud have a close profile.

Velvet Amber Sun

8.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sun is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent that wraps amber, frankincense and oud in vanilla and spice. It opens with bergamot, pepper, cinnamon and coriander, which give a spicy brightness. In the heart, smoky notes, vanilla and ylang-ylang come forward, while frankincense, patchouli, labdanum, amber, oud and Australian sandalwood weigh down the base. It stays sweet and woody from start to finish, with an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters are split almost evenly on whether it reads masculine or feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan have a close profile.

Sept.21.1966

7.3

Rundholz Parfums · 2014

Floral · Green · Fruity

Rundholz Parfums Sept.21.1966 is a unisex scent that suits fall best, pairing a green, floral side with a smoky, resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with rhubarb, maté and pink pepper, fruity, green and spicy. Magnolia and heliotrope in the heart add a soft, sweet floral note. Frankincense and oud settle into a woody, resinous, smoky base.

Midnight Special

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Midnight Special is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, a floral heart and a woody base that suits evenings best. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and black pepper, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, grapefruit and rose jam add a floral, fruity sweetness. The dry-down settles on patchouli, oud and vanilla, a woody, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique and Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif have a close profile.

Maahir

7.5

Lattafa · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Maahir is a sweet, spicy unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings, with leather and oud softened by rose. Saffron and rose open on a spicy, floral note. In the heart, leather, amber and Akigalawood® build a woody, smoky character, and in the base musk, oud and vanilla sweeten it into an oriental warmth. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, and most pick autumn and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits summer. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Ishtara Assyria and Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold have a close profile.