The Perfume Library

Confidential Private Gold

7.7

Lattafa · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Confidential Private Gold is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance that pairs the fruity sweetness of raspberry and peach with the warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens on raspberry and peach, and the heart brings in lily of the valley, blackcurrant, heliotrope and oud. The base of musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber softens and sweetens it, leaving a sweet, oriental, slightly synthetic fruity-floral impression. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer are the most picked seasons, with winter well behind, and it suits leisure and daily wear as well as evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine or modern, though a fair number find it masculine. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Elevate Celui 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.

Armani Privé - Cuir Noir

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Noir is a unisex scent that pairs a leathery, smoky character with floral sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further back and summer the least chosen. It is best liked for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. The top has coriander, rose, Australian sandalwood and nutmeg. The heart brings gaiac wood, leather and oud, and the base of Tahitian vanilla absolute and benzoin sets a sweet, resinous foundation. A spicy, woody structure meets an oriental warmth. Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Oud Cadenza

8.4

Maison Crivelli · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Crivelli Oud Cadenza is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex scent that ties oud, cocoa absolute and Bourbon vanilla to the spicy warmth of cinnamon and saffron. The sweet side leads: roasted cane sugar, date and cocoa absolute lay down a dense gourmand base. Cinnamon, saffron and Indian cardamom sharpen it with spice, while oud, patchouli and myrrh add a smoky, leathery, woody depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out; summer days sit well in the background. More voters read it as masculine, though the scent is unisex. Its profile is close to French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Emir Dubai.

No Limit$

6.8

Philipp Plein · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Philipp Plein No Limit$ is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. In the character votes it reads masculine first, then modern. It opens with aquatic notes, bergamot and ginger. In the heart, cardamom, clove, star anise, cinnamon and black pepper bring a spicy warmth. The base of black amber, bourbon vanilla, oud, leather and dark chocolate pulls it towards a sweet, resinous and smoky finish.

Invite Only Amber | 23

7.3

Kayali · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 is a sweet, spicy and feminine fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. It reads feminine to most, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens gourmand, with roasted hazelnut, chocolate, black cherry and Provençal honey, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add spice. Damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute sit in the heart. It settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy base of amber, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and oud. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Iris Nazarena

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena is a unisex scent that opens on iris and star anise, deepens with oud and clove, and settles into an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure are its leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way. The top notes are star anise, iris, ambrette and juniper berry, which read fresh, green and powdery. In the heart, oud, rose and clove add a floral, spicy depth. Patchouli, vetiver and frankincense anchor the base in earthy, woody, smoky tones.

Killer Instinct

7.3

Marc Gebauer · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a woody, lightly powdery base. Green notes, blackcurrant and grapefruit give it a bright start, with oud sitting underneath. In the heart, cedar, lavender and cypriol bring out the fougère character. The base of sandalwood, musk and amber sweetens it and leaves a creamy softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Khadlaj Musk pour Narcis and Histoires de Parfums 1725 have a close profile.

M7 (2002) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2002

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Yves Saint Laurent M7 is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that puts vetiver and oud at its heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and rosemary, a bright start. In the heart, vetiver and oud take over and the scent turns earthy and smoky. The base of musk, amber and mandragora leaves a resinous, animal warmth, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and reads masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu and Montale Aoud Musk have a close profile.

Oud & Bergamot

7.6

Jo Malone · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of bergamot and orange to the woody depth of oud and cedarwood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it fits everything from daily wear and the office to evenings out. Most voters read it as more masculine, though it is rated as unisex. The citrus is bright throughout: bergamot and orange give it a fresh start. Oud and cedarwood lay a dry, spicy, lightly resinous base under that freshness, while praliné softens the woody structure and adds a rounded sweetness.

Oud Silk Mood (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait de Parfum is a unisex oud that wraps a sweet, spicy, woody-resinous body in a soft floral freshness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out more than days at the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Chamomile, papyrus, oud and Bulgarian damask rose absolute work together: the rose and chamomile add a fresh floral lift, while oud and papyrus build a dry, resinous base. Sweetness and spice give it an oriental feel without turning heavy. Lanvin Les Notes de Lanvin - II: Oud & Rose and Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Moth

7.6

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Moth is a unisex scent that sets spicy, floral notes over a sweet, resinous and smoky base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, cumin, black pepper and clove for a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine, iris and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral note. The base is led by oud, resins, honey and smoke, turning sweeter as it settles and leaving a faint animal trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with little support for summer or the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

Via Cavour 1

8.1

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Via Cavour 1 is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a warm, gourmand depth. It opens with quince and white peach, a fresh fruity sweetness. The heart brings together dark chocolate, Moroccan rose absolute, red fruits and patchouli, with the rose and chocolate softening each other. The base turns creamy with caramel, Bourbon vanilla, amber and musk, while oud adds a woody depth in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It leans towards night-out and evening wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Initio Blessed Baraka and Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour have a close profile.

Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody, resinous unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions, while summer comes last. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with cypress, grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom, while cinnamon and saffron deepen the spice. In the heart, tobacco, oud and cedarwood build a woody base, and the dry-down settles into a smoky, animal warmth of leather, amber and vanilla. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Oudrising have a close profile.

Resala

8.4

Arabian Oud

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Arabian Oud Resala is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a solid share reads it as feminine. Saffron opens, then rose and vanilla build a soft, creamy sweetness in the heart. In the base, oud and chocolate settle it into a woody, gourmand, oriental feel. Taif Al-Emarat Violet Oud and Zyara Oud Fondue have a close profile.

17 Rosso Limited Edition

8.4

Roberto Ugolini · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso Limited Edition is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and raspberry against the warmth of leather, honey and oud. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on skin and fills the space around you for a long time. Most voters pick spring and fall, though a fair number choose winter too. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also gets worn for leisure. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. It opens fruity, fresh and sweet with bergamot, raspberry and blackcurrant. In the heart, cedarwood, leather and honey turn it woody, leathery and spicy. The base of patchouli, false sandalwood, amber, oud and white musk leaves a sweet, warm finish.

Queen of Silk

7.2

Creed · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Creed Queen of Silk is a feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy woodiness, and it leans towards evenings and cooler seasons. It opens with magnolia, saffron and Chinese osmanthus. In the heart, tuberose and passion fruit carry the floral sweetness while Java patchouli and oud add a woody depth. The base of myrrh, frankincense, musk and Bourbon vanilla settles into a soft, creamy, lightly spiced warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Silk Queen and Ormonde Jayne Arabesque.

The Dark Side

7.4

Tigha · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Mana

8.4

Nishane · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Mana is a dense, oriental and woody unisex fragrance in which spice, resin and smoke settle over a floral heart. It opens with black pepper, cardamom and saffron for a spicy warmth, while geranium adds a faint green edge. In the heart, Turkish rose, oud, castoreum and suede bring an animal, leathery depth. The base of frankincense, benzoin and labdanum turns soft and resinous, and patchouli and gaiac wood keep the smoky, woody tone going. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays are enough to be noticed. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. Its profile is close to Papillon Artisan Perfumes Anubis and Montale Aoud Legend.

Oud Wood Intense

8.0

Tom Ford · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense is a woody, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It reads as one piece: oud leads, cypress keeps it dry and woody, and angelica root adds an earthy edge. Spicy, resinous and leathery accords give it a warm, oriental base, while an animal touch deepens the smoky air. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer is the weakest fit. Nearly half of voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. House of Matriarch Eaglewood and The Dua Brand Bois Oudh Attar have a close profile.

Kayaan Classic / كيان

8.9

Al Wataniah

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic / كيان is a floral and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Italian orange and Iris pallida, moves into leather and rose, and rests on ambrette, cedar, sandalwood and oud. The overall impression is sweet and powdery, with a spicy warmth and a creamy softness running through a leathery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, though some also wear it to the office. Though unisex, most voters find it masculine. Jovoy Touche Finale and Giardino Benessere Rea have a close profile.

Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense)

7.9

Jo Malone · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with spicy, woody warmth. Damask rose and oud form the backbone, while praliné lays a soft, sweet layer over the rose and clove adds a spicy edge. Floral and sweet accords lead, with woody and resinous tones underneath giving it an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Rich Extract and Jo Malone Rose Amber / Tudor Rose & Amber have a close profile.

Material

8.0

Amouage · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Material is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions, while summer comes last. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It opens with elemi resin and patchouli, and the heart of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens it. In the base, frankincense resin, oud, tonka bean, gaiac wood and labdanum build a woody, spicy, smoky footing. Amouage Boundless and Xerjoff Groove Xcape have a close profile.

Oud Malaki

8.1

Chopard · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Oud Malaki is a sweet, spicy oud with smoky, leathery and resinous sides, a masculine character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Lavender and grapefruit open with a brief freshness, then leather, tobacco and spices come forward. Oud and amber dominate the base, setting the sweetness on a woody, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favored mostly for evenings and nights out, and reads as masculine. Killer Oud Death by Oud and Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia have a close profile.