The Perfume Library

M. Micallef · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

M. Micallef Micallef Studio - Vanille Aoud is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around vanilla, caramel and oud. Vanilla and caramel give it a gourmand sweetness, plum adds a soft fruity note and bergamot a light freshness. Oud, benzoin and musk set that sweetness on a woody, oriental base, with ylang-ylang adding a floral touch. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters mostly read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Oud - Vetiver Royale Absolute

Perry Ellis · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Perry Ellis Oud - Vetiver Royale Absolute is a unisex scent that sets oud, vetiver and patchouli in a woody, spicy and lightly smoky frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Votes lean masculine. Siberian juniper and black pepper give it a fresh, green and spicy edge. Oud, Atlas cedar, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build an earthy, resinous and creamy woody base, with the smoky side staying in the background. Floraïku My Love Has the Colour of the Night and Montblanc Vetiver Glacier have a close profile.

Oud & Rose

Cartier · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Voluptés

Mugler · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mugler Miroir Miroir - Miroir des Voluptés is a unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; it sits further back for office or daily wear. Votes lean a little feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with rose and orange blossom in a floral start. Towards the heart, tobacco and oud pull it in a smoky, woody direction. In the base, musk, tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli and amber dry down sweet, resinous and warm. Tiziana Terenzi Gold Rose Oudh (Extrait de Parfum) and Birkholz Berlin Soul have a close profile.

Oud Fool Roses

Montale · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Montale Oud Fool Roses pairs Taif rose with oud, brightened by tangerine and softened by white musk, for a woody, floral and slightly sweet rose scent. Rose and oud form the core of the scent, while tangerine adds a fresh, fruity brightness. Labdanum brings a spicy, oriental warmth, and white musk wraps everything in a powdery softness. The floral and woody sides stay balanced, with the sweetness kept in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer further behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Jo Malone Violet & Amber Absolu and Contes de Parfums Salalah have a close profile.

Aoud Sliver

6.5

Montale · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Aoud Sliver is a fresh, earthy men's fragrance that sets a lemon and rosemary opening against lavender, geranium and a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, with night and evening use further behind. Half the voters call it masculine, though a quarter read it as feminine. Lemon and rosemary open it fresh. In the heart, lavender, geranium, lily of the valley and oud bring a green, floral touch. Cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean settle into a woody, earthy, slightly sweet fougère base. Dunhill Dunhill Edition (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus have a close profile.

Rose de Pushkar

Ella K Parfums · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ella K Parfums Rose de Pushkar is a unisex scent that pairs rose with spice, wood and a smoky depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with rose water, saffron and lychee, while frankincense and black pepper add a faintly sharp edge. Rose sits in the heart alongside patchouli, sandalwood, white cedarwood and oud, leaning woody. The base of amber, leather, tonka bean absolute, musk and cistus absolute settles it onto a sweet, leathery, smoky ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too. It leans towards leisure and business settings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, yet it stays unisex in character. Histoires de Parfums Outrecuidant and Laboratorio Olfattivo Nerosa have a close profile.

Safari

9.0

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Safari is a sweet, floral fragrance for autumn and winter evenings and nights out, marketed as a men's perfume. Ylang-ylang and jasmine set a floral base, while pineapple adds a fruity sweetness. Vanilla brings out the creamy, gourmand side, and cedar and oud give it a spicy, woody, oriental depth. A powdery softness runs through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. Guerlain Oud Nude and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Terryfic Oud Extrême

By Terry · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

By Terry Terryfic Oud Extrême is a unisex scent that sets the woody core of oud and cedarwood against the spicy floral touch of saffron and rose. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Slightly more voters find it masculine than feminine, though many hear it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. As a whole it reads woody, spicy and resinous. Oud and patchouli give it an earthy, animal depth, which amber softens with warmth. Bergamot and red fruits add a light fruity brightness. Boadicea the Victorious Nemer (Parfum) and Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Fidelis have a close profile.

Poem of Damas (Extrait de Parfum)

Alghabra · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Alghabra Poem of Damas Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and evening wear best. Amber and oud open it, with fruity and floral notes in the heart and oriental notes underneath. The floral and fruity accords bring the sweetness forward, while the spicy, woody and resinous side gives it weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer well back. Night out, evening and leisure are the favoured occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as suited to either. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Rose Intense (Parfum) and The House of Oud Grape Pearls have a close profile.

Espresso Aoud

Roja Parfums · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Espresso Aoud is a unisex scent for evenings and nights out, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by smoky woods. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for a night out or an evening, it also works for leisure, and fewer choose it for the office. It reads equally well on men and women. Roasted coffee and vanilla build a sweet, creamy base, while oud and leather add a smoky, leathery weight. Cinnamon and saffron bring spicy warmth, and sandalwood and benzoin hold it together in a resinous, woody finish.

Amara Vita

8.5

Meo Fusciuni · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Meo Fusciuni Amara Vita is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, gourmand side balanced by smoky wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Vanilla absolute, cocoa absolute, tonka bean absolute and coffee build a sweet, gourmand base, while raspberry and blood orange add a fruity lift. Leather, oud and patchouli bring a smoky, leathery edge, and amber with sandalwood keeps the whole thing warm and woody.

Monolith / Psychoterratica III

Jorum Studio · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jorum Studio Monolith / Psychoterratica III is a unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter and in the evening, with a green, spicy and smoky character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Spring also draws votes, while summer is chosen by only a few. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and office wear comes last. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Juniper and cade juniper open with cardamom and black pepper, giving a spicy, smoky feel. Peat and oakmoss lay an earthy, green ground, while oud and castoreum add an animalic, leathery depth. Frankincense and myrrh push the resinous side. Neandertal Neandertal Us and Les Folies du Parfum Nemea have a close profile.

Continental

CRA-YON · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Animal

CRA-YON Continental is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance led by leather, oud and frankincense, dark and resinous in character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and very few choose it for daily wear. Its dense, heavy character suits men and women alike. The top opens with cypress, orange, mint and ylang-ylang. The heart darkens with frankincense and leather, while lemon grass and coriander add spice. The base settles into oud, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and musk. The overall impression is woody, earthy and animalic. Zoologist Rhinoceros (2014) and Pana Dora Swedish Leather have a close profile.

Loyalty (Parfum)

9.0

Spirit of Kings · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Spirit of Kings Loyalty (Parfum) is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around rum, saffron and oud. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, while business and leisure wear come well behind. It opens with rum, saffron and bergamot, fruity and spicy from the start. In the heart, oud, labdanum and damask rose take over and the scent turns resinous and smoky. The base of vanilla, amber and patchouli settles it into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. L'Erbolario Méharées and Parfums MDCI Fêtes Persanes have a close profile.

Les Notes de Lanvin - II: Oud & Rose

Lanvin · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fleur de Nuit

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Fleur de Nuit is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and chili open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tuberose, Turkish rose and carnation form the floral body. The base of vanilla, honey, oud and patchouli adds a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. Annette Neuffer Divincarnation and Bois 1920 Come Il Sole have a close profile.

Black Onyx

Armaf

Citrus · Green · Synthetic

Armaf Black Onyx is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that suits fall and spring days best. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, so citrus and spice come forward together. The heart of oud, myrrh and rose adds a resinous, earthy depth. Patchouli, amber and white musk soften the base and leave a warm, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it suits business, evening and leisure wear about equally. Close to half of voters read it as masculine.

Velvet Tender Oud

Dolce & Gabbana · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Tender Oud is a sweet, spicy oriental where floral and woody tones meet, a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with suede and almond, then moves into a floral heart of Rosa centifolia and Damask rose. Oud and woody notes dominate the base, while the resinous and smoky accords soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Feminine votes lead, though masculine votes are not far behind. Montale Aoud Queen Roses and Valentino Valentina Oud Assoluto have a close profile.

April 3rd

Daniel Josier · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Daniel Josier April 3rd is a unisex fragrance that sets bright citrus and sweet white florals against a woody, animalic base. It opens with orange blossom, lime and bitter orange, a sharp, slightly bitter citrus. In the heart, orchid, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead, making it sweet, creamy and floral. The base of patchouli, oud, sandalwood and civet adds a spicy, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as feminine, then classic. Bijan Bijan Women (Eau de Toilette) and Roja Parfums Scandal (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Malefic Tattoo

LM Parfums · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

LM Parfums Malefic Tattoo is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. The top is built on frankincense, Ceylonese cinnamon, pepper and saffron, with cistus adding a resinous edge. Amber and oud sit in the heart, while labdanum, patchouli and sandalwood weigh heaviest in the base. The accords read sweet, powdery and woody, with the floral side staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is voted most for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it moves comfortably between the two.

Amber Oud

Birkholz · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Birkholz Amber Oud is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter and for evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It can also be worn in spring, but it leans towards the cooler seasons. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with roasted almond, lemon, bergamot and tagetes: the almond adds sweetness and the citrus lightens the first moments. Saffron, cinnamon and rose lead the heart. It dries down on patchouli, cistus, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and oud, with a creamy, gourmand sweetness resting on a woody base.

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