The Perfume Library

Whisky Nobile

7.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets arabica coffee, whisky and cocoa on a woody, smoky base. It opens with arabica coffee, orange blossom and frankincense; in the heart, styrax, whisky and cocoa make it sweet and resinous. The base of vetiver, leather, oud, vanilla and saffron leaves a spicy, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out stand out. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Rose 31 (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Le Labo · 2006

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets rose against cumin, cistus, oud and cedarwood, landing between floral and spicy. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and then summer behind. It suits leisure time best, with evening and daily wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads comfortably on either side. Rose and rose absolute sit at the centre, but this is not a sweet floral: cumin and cistus pull the rose towards a spicy, animal tone. Frankincense, oud, vetiver, gaiac wood and cedarwood build a dry, woody base, and musk softens it.

Cool Elixir

7.1

Davidoff · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Davidoff Cool Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, spicy and woody body, and it suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. Evening and night out are the top occasions, though leisure, daily and business wear all get votes. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Rose oxide opens, Provençal lavender absolute sits in the heart, and oud anchors the base. The fresh, floral opening turns sweeter and drifts towards spicy, oriental tones, with oud setting a woody ground. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, modern edge.

Oud Immortel (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Oud Immortel Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy and woody unisex scent that lifts its oud with a fresh, citrusy brightness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom and frankincense. Papyrus, Brazilian rosewood and patchouli form the heart, and tobacco, oud and moss take over the base. The result is earthy, resinous and slightly leathery, with sweet, fruity touches softening the edges.

Amoral

7.9

pernoire · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pernoire Amoral is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, its sweet, spicy side set against a smoky, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits less easily in summer or at the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. It opens with smoked plum, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin, with key lime and black tea lightening the warm spice. The heart of oud, cypriol, iris and violet turns leathery and resinous. Orange blossom, sandalwood, tonka bean and amber in the base sweeten and soften it.

Fortis

7.9

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Fortis is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental built around sandalwood, saffron and oud, and it is classed as unisex. Saffron and cumin give it a spicy warmth, while cedar and gaiac wood add a smoky, earthy woodiness. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften that edge and settle it onto a sweet, resinous base, and the animal accord gives the scent a darker character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine takes the largest share of character votes, though a fair number also call it feminine. Jeroboam Miksado and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.

Hommage à l'Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Lalique · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that opens with violet leaf, saffron and bergamot, its green, floral side firmed up by spice. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and fall, and business and daily wear get the most votes, though some choose it for evenings and nights out. Saffron, violet leaf and bergamot give a fresh, green opening. In the heart, pimento leaf, violet and black pepper add spice to the floral note. The base of oud, cistus and musk settles into something woody, powdery and faintly smoky. Penhaligon's Violetta and Etro Jacquard share a close profile.

United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates / الإمارات العربية المتحدة is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and artemisia. In the heart, May rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral layer, with clove adding spice. The base of oud, labdanum, frankincense and benzoin brings a resinous, smoky and sweet warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Roja Parfums Taif Aoud and Pierre de Velay The Oud have a close profile.

Blockade

8.2

Mind Games · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Mind Games Blockade is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and ginger, turns fruity-green with mango and tomato leaf, and settles on suede and oud. The top is Calabrian bergamot, ginger and Madagascan pink pepper, with mango skin and tomato leaf adding a fruity, green edge. In the heart, star anise and lavender bring a spicy coolness, softened by mango blossom and cyclamen. The base of suede, oud, Ambrostar and patchouli is woody and slightly sweet. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards spring and summer, with winter the least chosen, and suits daily wear and leisure, with business close behind. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal and M. Micallef DesirToxic have a close profile.

Interlude Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Interlude Woman Eau de Parfum pairs rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom with a warm base of oud, amber and vanilla, making a sweet, spicy, smoky floral oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. In the character votes feminine comes first, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger, a little sharp at the edges. The heart is rose absolute, jasmine and orange blossom, with opoponax and frankincense adding a resinous depth. In the base, amber, leather, oud and vanilla settle alongside oakmoss and animalic notes, and the scent turns sweeter while taking on a dark, smoky edge. Omanluxury Zafar and Roja Parfums Kuwait have a close profile.

Oud Save the Queen (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Atkinsons · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the Queen Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral oriental with spicy, woody and resinous sides, best suited to evenings and the cooler months. It opens with bergamot and Earl Grey tea, then clove, jasmine and orange blossom form a spicy, floral sweetness in the heart. Gaiac wood and oud lay a woody, resinous base, and the scent dries down warm and sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays little part. It leans towards evening and night-out wear. Votes lean feminine, though some read it as masculine. Floris Honey Oud and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Ambre Loup

8.1

Rania J. · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rania J. Ambre Loup is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits cold-weather evenings and nights out. Ambre Loup is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, with feminine close behind, so it works on either side. Spices, clove, vanilla absolute and tonka bean build a sweet, warm core. Peru balsam and labdanum absolute add a resinous softness, while oud, cedarwood, gaiac wood and vetiver give a woody, earthy and smoky backdrop, with an animal edge running through it. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Rania J. Oud Assam have a close profile.

Isra & Miraj

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Isra & Miraj is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, nutmeg and Ceylonese cinnamon, then softens and sweetens in the heart with heliotrope, vanilla and osmanthus absolute. The base holds Mysore sandalwood, leather, patchouli, oud, white musk and amber. A floral, woody, powdery structure carries a creamy, resinous warmth. Rhizome 05 and Widian Delma have a close profile.

Cherry Oud

7.1

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Cherry Oud is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of cherry against the smoky, woody weight of rose, oud and leathery notes. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with far fewer choosing it for daily wear or the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Cherry comes forward and gives the scent a fruity, sweet base. Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose add a floral depth to that sweetness, while leathery notes and oud bring a spicy, oriental, smoky weight. French Avenue Elysian and Gucci Gucci Intense Oud have a close profile.

Fahrenheit Absolute

8.1

Dior · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dior Fahrenheit Absolute is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with myrrh, violet and aromatic notes. Frankincense and leather form the heart, and oud with oriental notes sits in the base. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and smoky, with earthy and animal touches that make it warm and heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and most voters see it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Fetish and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Leather Oud

7.2

Dior · 2010

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dior Leather Oud is a dark, smoky, masculine scent built around leather and oud, suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Leather, oud and birch together give it a rough, smoky, earthy character. Clove and cardamom add spicy warmth, while amber and labdanum bring a resinous depth. Sandalwood and cedar firm up the woody base, and civet leaves an animal trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Sospiro Misterioso and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Oud Zarian

7.4

Creed · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Creed Oud Zarian is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around oud, myrrh and patchouli. It opens with spicy notes, ginger and bergamot alongside frankincense, then moves to Rosa centifolia in the heart. The base lays down a woody, resinous floor of oud, myrrh, sandalwood and patchouli, while tonka bean and liquorice root sweeten it. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads more masculine than feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad and The Dua Brand Tobac Aoud have a close profile.

Miami South Beach

7.0

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Nose Behind Miami South Beach is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with davana, rum, carrot and clary sage, with cedarwood and lily at the heart. The base is dominated by vanilla, honey, raspberry and coconut sweetness, while amber, oud and tobacco add an oriental, resinous and slightly animalic depth. The overall impression is fruity sweetness over spicy wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure, with few votes for office or daily wear. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Gianni Campagna Vento Canale and Widian Gold I have a close profile.

Wood Infusion

7.2

Goldfield & Banks · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Goldfield & Banks Wood Infusion is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start over a sweet, resinous and woody base, and it suits leisure and daily wear. Australian woods, Indian sandalwood and oud form a woody backbone. Australian lavender and orange add freshness, while Italian iris and musk give a creamy softness. Amber and Indonesian patchouli deepen the sweet, resinous side, and the synthetic and spicy accents stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it also works at the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Gallivant Amsterdam and Somens Onice have a close profile.

Spice D'Arno

7.9

Electimuss · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Electimuss Spice D'Arno is a unisex scent that keeps a sweet, gourmand character warm with spice and resin, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Saffron, cardamom and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while vanilla and orange blossom turn that warmth creamy and sweet. Frankincense, myrrh and leather add a resinous, woody depth, and lemon and bergamot lighten it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly equal, so it has no fixed gender. Close in profile are The House of Oud Just Before and Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold.

Oud Noir Intense

8.4

Fragrance Du Bois · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, pairing a sweet, spicy side with a woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and business also possible. Voters lean masculine, though it is unisex. Bergamot and cardamom open it, while rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart. The base settles into oud, saffron, amber and vanilla, giving a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth, with an animal accord and woody texture lending it a dark character. Pekji Ruh and N.C.P. 706 - Saffron & Oud have a close profile.

Vinegia 21

8.5

The Merchant Of Venice · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Vinegia 21 is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy gourmand character on a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Saffron, Laotian cinnamon and praliné open with a spicy sweetness. Atlas cedar, Indonesian patchouli and oud then build a woody body. Frankincense, myrrh, Australian sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settle into a creamy, warm sweetness at the base. Lattafa Khamrah and Zimaya Sharaf Blend have a close profile.

Tyger Tyger (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Francesca Bianchi · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Francesca Bianchi Tyger Tyger Extrait de Parfum is a rich unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring also well represented, while summer comes last. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it also works for leisure time. More voters call it feminine than masculine, but a fair share see it as masculine. The floral and fruity side comes from tuberose absolute, peach jam and honey, which sweeten the whole. Underneath, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood and oud build a woody, animalic depth. Leather and heliotropin pull it towards a leathery, powdery, creamy feel.

Accord Oud

7.4

Byredo · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Accord Oud is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Blackberry and saffron open it with a fruity, spicy start. Leather and clary sage form the heart, then patchouli, musk and oud settle it into an earthy, resinous, woody base. The sweetness never fully recedes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also gets worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Niche 4 All Blackberry Rum and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.