The Perfume Library

The Mystic

8.5

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume The Mystic is a green, resinous woody unisex fragrance, where incense and oud weight is balanced by fresh, floral touches. Incense, Indian oud and Kenyan myrrh lead the scent, while juniper, oakmoss and jasmine sambac bring a green, floral freshness to the darker base. Smoky and leathery tones merge with a spicy warmth. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one whole from start to finish. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only a first impression. Its woody, resinous build suits anyone, man or woman, who enjoys depth in a fragrance. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Kafka and Sanctum have a close profile.

Infrad Luxe / انفراد

6.6

Zimaya · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zimaya Infrad Luxe is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built on vanilla, coconut and caramel. Vanilla comes first. The heart brings coconut, palo santo and caramel; the sweetness turns creamy and soft, while palo santo adds a spicy, woody edge. In the base, sandalwood and white musk settle the scent onto a powdery, warm footing. A synthetic side also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few votes back this up, so treat it as a rough guide. Its sweet, oriental character suits those who enjoy gourmand scents.

Functional Fragrance

7.8

The Nue Co. · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Nue Co. Functional Fragrance is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent built around green cardamom, bergamot and coriander. It opens with cardamom and coriander adding spice to the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, orris root and myrrh bring a floral, resinous softness. Palo Santo, Ambrox and musk finish it on a clean, woody and synthetic base, with an aquatic freshness lingering in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Its clean, fresh character suits easy everyday wear on anyone. Mizensir L'Envers du Paradis and Acqua di Portofino Sail have a close profile.

Arsenic Osman Extreme

7.6

LM Parfums · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

LM Parfums Arsenic Osman Extreme is a sweet, spicy floral with green, fruity and leathery touches over a woody base, and it reads as unisex. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with cinnamon and plum, spicy and fruity. In the heart, Chinese osmanthus, violet and jasmine bring a soft floral side. The base of vanilla, white leather, sandalwood, patchouli, Palo Santo and oud adds a creamy, leathery, woody depth. Byredo Bibliothèque and Nishane Nefs have a close profile.

Los Humos Sagrados (Perfume)

8.6

Fueguia 1833 · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Fueguia 1833 Los Humos Sagrados is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around smoke, as its name suggests. Palo Santo, sage and oud make up the notes. A spicy, smoky character leads, with earthy and resinous depth beneath it. An animalic tone weighs in while a creamy softness takes the edge off, so the scent feels warm and dense rather than dry. There is nothing sweet or floral here; it rests entirely on wood and smoke. The House of Oud Crop Edition 2018 and Hind Al Oud Dehn Al Oud Seufi have a close profile.

Semi Bespoke 26

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Semi Bespoke 26 is a unisex fougère that opens with fresh basil, bergamot and lavender and settles into a resinous, woody base. Citrus leads, with grapefruit and lime alongside the bergamot, while jasmine at the heart adds a soft floral touch. The base is earthy and woody, built on frankincense, cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli; black pepper brings a spicy edge and vanilla a light sweetness. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, with a green, woody character. Creed Bois du Portugal and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Palo Santo

7.1

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Palo Santo is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green air against a woody, resinous and smoky base, and it has been discontinued. Palo Santo leans on frankincense, patchouli and nagarmotha for an earthy, woody-resinous character. Cardamom adds spice, while cistus brings a warm, lightly sweet tone. Fresh and floral touches soften the weight, yet the smoky side never quite fades. Longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, with most finding the lasting power high, though the sample is small. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. Birkholz Incense N' Fire and L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu have a close profile.

Hirfah / حرفة

7.0

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ahmed Al Maghribi Hirfah / حرفة is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a woody, faintly smoky base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that verdict should be read with caution. It carries no gender lean, so it should sit comfortably on a man's or a woman's skin. The top is lavender, sweet lime and green apple, which gives a green, fruity, aquatic freshness at first. In the heart, Palo Santo, magnolia, pine and geranium come forward. The base of sandalwood, oud, patchouli, musk and amber settles into a creamy, earthy, smoky warmth.

Pelicans Dive in the Ocean

7.7

Sorce · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Pelicans Dive in the Ocean Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that feels like linen rinsed clean by the sea. Bergamot and pear carry the fruity brightness, while sea salt and the solar note add a salty, sunlit air. Linen lays down a clean base, and pink pepper brings a faint spiced edge. Palo Santo and Ambroxan soften the coolness with a smooth, woody depth. The whole stays steady and evokes the seashore from start to finish. Alessandro Serpico Sale, Limone e Bergamotto and Polysnifferous Aventish Blue have a close profile.

Ka Pueo (Perfume)

6.9

Phoenix Botanicals

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Phoenix Botanicals Ka Pueo is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, sweet core against spicy, woody and smoky tones. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it sits close to the skin and stays quiet. Few people have voted, so that impression is not firm. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. The scent is best taken as a whole: jasmine and white gingerlily lay down a floral base, while vanilla and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet. Pinyon pine, Palo Santo, frankincense and oud add a smoky, woody shade, and lavender and vetiver dry the warmth out a little. A faint animal note also shows in the accords.

Sitting on the Edge of a Cloud

7.0

Sorce · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Powdery

Extrait de Parfum

Inquisitor (2015) (Perfume)

7.7

Solstice Scents · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Solstice Scents Inquisitor is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around wood smoke, oud and black leather; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: frankincense, myrrh and labdanum sit over wood smoke and fire, while oud and black leather harden that smoky line. Amber and benzoin bring sweetness, and patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy base. The accords show sweet, spicy, woody, animal and leathery sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without reaching far. Its dense, dark character suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Juicy Couture Dirty English and Dior Leather Oud.

Voyage de Senteur: Pour Atelier Å (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ryoko · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Ryoko Voyage de Senteur: Pour Atelier Å Eau de Parfum is a green, smoky unisex scent built on sandalwood, hiba wood and Palo Santo. Resinous frankincense and juniper berry sit on a woody base, while basil adds a spicy, green freshness. Kelp gives the scent an earthy depth with a faint briny edge. Sweetness stays in the background, leaving a dry, forest-like and smoky character. Profumum Roma Olibanum and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Jasper 29: Maligne Lake Blue

9.0

Folkwinds · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Folkwinds Jasper 29: Maligne Lake Blue is a unisex scent with a floral and green character, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy touches. It has been discontinued. White rose, tuberose absolute, gardenia and blue lotus build the floral side. Against them, Canadian hemlock, balsam fir absolute and pine needle absolute bring a green, resinous air. Blackberry and blueberry add a sweet, fruity edge, while orris absolute underlines the powdery, creamy feel. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so the scent reads as one whole, moving between flowers, forest and fruit. The fougère accord gives this mix a fresh, woody backbone.

Almost Always

6.2

Khloé Kardashian · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Khloé Kardashian Almost Always is a women's perfume that moves from a light opening of magnolia and lavender into a floral heart of star jasmine and orange blossom, then settles on a vanilla base. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Few people have voted, so treat these impressions as tentative. It reads feminine. Fresh and floral accords lead, with aquatic and fruity touches. In the base, vanilla, musk, palo santo and woods sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its profile is close to Prada Candy Kiss and Câline Très Jolie.

Tigerwood Antique

8.6

Jinx · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jinx Tigerwood Antique is a unisex scent that darkens a floral, sweet and spicy core with woody, resinous, smoky and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Clove, Palo Santo and coniferous woods give the top a spicy, dry start. In the heart, cocoa, espresso, patchouli and Mexican vanilla bring sweetness, while the lotus flowers and iris soften it with a floral touch. The base rests on Burmese oud, castoreum, Mysore sandalwood and black amber, making it dark, resinous and earthy. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters giving high marks, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, heavy character can read masculine or feminine. The smoky and animal tones make it easier to wear in cool weather. Its oud and amber profile is close to Dior Oud Ispahan and Coreterno Night Idol.

Labradorite #13

7.3

Olivier Durbano · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Olivier Durbano Labradorite #13 is a unisex scent that opens with cardamom, palo santo and marjoram and dries down to oud, sandalwood and castoreum. In the top, cardamom brings a spicy lift, palo santo adds a smoky woodiness, and marjoram contributes a herbal edge. The heart holds ambergris, tuberose and frankincense: tuberose gives a creamy, powdery floral quality while frankincense adds resinous depth. The base gathers opoponax, musk, sandalwood, oud, castoreum and civet. The result reads sweet, oriental and earthy, with clear animal and leathery sides. It is a dense, dark character. Its profile is close to Serge Lutens Muscs Koublaï Khän and Slumberhouse Sixes & Sevens.

Badlands (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Solstice Scents · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Solstice Scents Badlands Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky unisex scent led by sandalwood, leather and spices. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as one whole. Sandalwood, Palo Santo, juniper wood and dry woods build a woody foundation, with leather and oud adding a smoky edge. Sagebrush and dry grass bring a green, earthy feel, while myrrh and spices round it out with resinous warmth. Meo Fusciuni Last Season and Memo Paris Italian Leather have a close profile.

Wonder V.9

6.4

Map of the Heart · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Map of the Heart Wonder V.9 is a unisex fragrance that softens bright citrus with a floral, creamy sweetness. The top is bergamot, mandarin orange and Nepalese sichuan pepper: the citrus comes first, and the pepper adds a slight edge to the opening. In the heart, osmanthus, ylang-ylang and mimosa carry the floral and fruity side, and the scent turns sweeter. At the base, Palo Santo, oak wood and sandalwood set the creamy texture on a woody footing. The fresh accord stays in the background throughout. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) and Nina Ricci Nina Soleil have a close profile.

Palo Santo Sage (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Being Frenshe · 2024

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Being Frenshe Palo Santo Sage Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that pairs the woody, earthy feel of palo santo and sage with the freshness of eucalyptus bark. The notes read as a single whole: palo santo and rosewood give the scent a woody body, while sage and eucalyptus bark keep it fresh and lightly spicy. Ylang-ylang wraps this dry, earthy character in a creamy softness. Fresh, spicy, woody, creamy and earthy are its main accords, which leaves an impression that is more green and natural than sweet.

Speakeasy

6.6

Harlem Perfume Co. · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Harlem Perfume Co. Speakeasy is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy streak against a sweet, smoky and resinous base. It opens with cardamom, pimento and elemi resin for a spicy edge, brightened a little by Italian bergamot, while bourbon whiskey adds a warm, boozy tone. The heart brings plum blossom, tobacco, labdanum and saffron, with gaiac wood drawing a smoky, leathery backdrop. In the base, dark chocolate, vanilla and tonka bean absolute pull it toward a gourmand sweetness, while patchouli, Palo Santo, cedarwood and amber leave a woody, oriental weight. The fruity, sweet side softens the smoke and spice. Tom Ford Plum Japonais and Moresque Scirocco have a close profile.

Vergeshock

6.9

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zara Vergeshock is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, set on a sweet and woody base. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as one whole. Spices and cardamom set a cool, slightly sharp fresh feel, while sage softens it with a herbal touch. Palo Santo adds woody depth, and the floral and sweet accords balance the edge. A faint synthetic trace shows at times. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is judged good value for the price. It sits in a classic masculine style. Urban Scents Desert Rose and Gisada Gold have a close profile.

Smoke

7.3

Gather Perfume · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eros Iros

8.1

The Greek Perfumer · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Greek Perfumer Eros Iros is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of cherry and strawberry against the darker tones of sandalwood, leather and oud. The notes sit together rather than unfolding in stages: cherry and strawberry bring a fruity, gourmand sweetness, and vanilla turns it creamy and soft. Saffron and frankincense add a spicy, resinous depth, while leather, tobacco, smoke and palo santo anchor the whole in a smoky, woody base. Floral and powdery accents take the edge off this dark mix. That balance between sweet and smoky makes it wearable by anyone, whatever the gender. Its profile is close to Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Macoré Oud Premier.