The Perfume Library

Cocoyster Bananita

7.2

Sãlum · 2025

Aquatic · Fruity · Sweet

Sãlum Cocoyster Bananita is a unisex scent that pairs sweet, creamy banana and coconut with an oyster-like aquatic note and vanilla. It opens with myrrh, banana and papyrus; in the heart, oyster, coconut, jasmine and ylang-ylang lend the fruity sweetness a salty coolness. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and white musk softens everything into a creamy warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its unisex character suits men and women alike. Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 and Zara EAU/03 Positano Sunrise have a close profile.

Cola Oud

6.5

Aromas de Salazar · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aromas de Salazar Cola Oud is a unisex scent that opens with cinnamon leaf, bergamot and cola, then settles onto a woody base of Indian oud. The opening pairs cinnamon leaf, bergamot, grapefruit and cola, giving a fresh, lightly sweet start of citrus and spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac and pink pepper take over, and the base of Indian oud, clove and hiba wood pulls the scent towards woody, spicy and earthy ground. Animal and synthetic shades sit among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and it was released in 2023 and has been discontinued. Rituals Nuit de L'Himalaya and Armaf Nomad have a close profile.

W/ood Musk

6.6

Jean-Michel Duriez · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Jean-Michel Duriez W/ood Musk is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that balances the woody weight of oud, cedar, papyrus and birch wood with musk and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score both highly. The vote count is small, so this is only a rough picture, but the scent clearly makes its presence felt. It suits men and women alike, and anyone wanting a dense trail in cooler weather. As a whole the scent is spicy, woody and oriental, with an animal edge. Saffron and clove bring warm spice, while Turkish tobacco absolute and myrrh add smoky depth. Iris, rose and red berries soften that rough texture slightly.

Utopia (Parfum)

6.1

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aqualis Utopia (Parfum) is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, fruity opening of dried apricot and blood orange with a floral heart of jasmine, rose and osmanthus. Pink pepper and clary sage add a light touch of spice and freshness at the start. In the heart, jasmine, rose and peony bring the floral side forward. The base settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, while Bourbon vanilla and amber close it with a creamy, sweet warmth. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though that view rests on few votes. Voters place it mostly in leisure, evening and daily wear, with a place for nights out too. It reads equally well on anyone. Rabanne Fame Parfum and Carolina Herrera CH Beauties have a close profile.

Santal Rouge

6.3

RP

Fresh · Floral · Green

RP Santal Rouge is a unisex scent built around violet, cardamom, sandalwood and leather, with a green, floral side set on a woody, spicy base. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on the skin for a while without filling the room. Being unisex, it can be worn by anyone. The number of votes is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. The top notes are violet and cardamom, giving a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, papyrus, sandalwood and iris bring a green, creamy, floral texture. The base is leather and amber, settling into a woody, leathery warmth. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Le Labo Santal 33 (Eau de Parfum) and Emir Rich Santal have a close profile.

Pomello Mint Tea Leaves

7.9

Whïnd. · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Whïnd. Pomello Mint Tea Leaves is a fresh, green citrus scent in which mint and tea keep a cool feel, softened by a light sweetness, and it reads as unisex. The top is American spearmint, African eucalyptus and South African pomelo. In the heart, chamomile, black tea and lemon grass build a green, tea-like character. Papyrus and Atlas cedar form a woody base, with brown sugar adding a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening occasions come well behind. Nomenclature Minted and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime have a close profile.

Sumou Platinum

7.8

Lattafa

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Lattafa Sumou Platinum is a unisex fragrance that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a spicy, woody base, with a sweet and slightly synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out come lower. Bergamot and grapefruit give it a clean, citrusy start. Black pepper and papyrus bring a dry, spicy heart. In the base, patchouli, ambrox, musk and frankincense settle into a sweet, woody warmth. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Qannas and Versace Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Through the Sun

7.7

Mystery, Modern Mark · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mystery, Modern Mark Through the Sun is a unisex fragrance that softens a fresh, citrusy character with floral and green touches. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that impression is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, but the fresh character and unisex profile sit close to everyday wear. It opens with green notes, bergamot and lemon. In the heart, rose and papyrus pull that freshness in a floral direction. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and amber sets a woody, lightly sweet and creamy ground, with fruity and gourmand tones staying in the background.

Endless Forest

6.5

JMP Artisan Perfumes · 2019

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

JMP Artisan Perfumes Endless Forest is a unisex woody fragrance that opens on leather, papyrus and Atlas cedar and deepens into vetiver and patchouli. Its character is green and earthy, with spicy and smoky shades at the edges of the woody core. The opening of leather, papyrus and Atlas cedar gives a dry, firm forest feel. In the heart, woody notes, vetiver and patchouli bring out the earthy side. The base of white musk and ISO-E-Super softens it into a smooth, synthetic-leaning wood. It suits anyone who likes cool, smoky woods without a gendered slant. Comme des Garçons Amazingreen and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Jason Wu

7.4

Jason Wu · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jason Wu by Jason Wu is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance built around fig, mandarin orange and peony. It opens bright and lightly spicy with fig, mandarin orange, pink pepper and Italian bergamot. The heart turns floral with peony, jasmine sambac, freesia, iris and lily of the valley. Woods, papyrus and musk close it out, giving a soft, woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, floral build suits everyday wear, and it reads clearly feminine. L'Artisan Parfumeur Musc Amarante and Stella McCartney Stella Rose Absolute have a close note and accord profile.

Bona Dea

7.2

Königstein · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Königstein Bona Dea is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around black rose, pear and vanilla orchid. Black rose and pear open the scent, with vanilla orchid at the heart. The base brings lychee and praliné sweetness, while frankincense, patchouli and papyrus add a smoky, dry depth. The fruity and gourmand sides soften over a powdery backdrop. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. With its sweet, gourmand character it reads as feminine. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Parfum and La Rive Taste of Kiss have a close profile.

Extreme Oud

7.0

Kilian · 2011

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Kilian Extreme Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky oriental with leathery and animalic undertones, a dark, intense unisex scent that has been discontinued. Saffron and Cambodian oud lead, with Copaiba balsam adding a resinous warmth and gaiac wood a dry, smoky woodiness. Papyrus lightens the heavy picture with a dry edge. Spice, resin and leather blend together, and a dark wood note outweighs any sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. As a unisex scent it suits both men and women who enjoy oud. Kilian Pure Oud and Le Labo Oud 27 have a close profile.

Violet Ends (2021)

7.3

Boy Smells · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Boy Smells Violet Ends is a floral-green unisex scent that pairs violet with tobacco, leather and smoke; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, black pepper, rhubarb and violet, which gives a spicy, green start. In the heart, tobacco, black tea, iris and frankincense pull it towards smoky, earthy ground. Silver birch, papyrus and leather form a woody, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as a rough guide. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It suits those who like tobacco, leather and green notes in a scent that is present without being loud. Boy Smells Violet Ends (2025) and Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré have a close profile.

Indigo (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Gant · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Gant Indigo Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets citrus and aquatic freshness against spice and wood. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few voters have weighed in, so those ratings are tentative. Voters place it closest to daily wear, leisure and business settings, and recommend it less for evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, orange and juniper, a cool and fruity frame, with iris and papyrus pushing the freshness towards green. Towards the heart, black pepper, nutmeg and clove add spice, while cedar and oakmoss lay a woody, smoky base. Musk and amber finish it with a slightly sweet, resinous softness. Montblanc Starwalker and Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men have a close profile.

Precious Amber

7.0

Bella Bellissima · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Bella Bellissima Precious Amber is a unisex scent that pairs the sweetness of honey and date with the resinous, smoky warmth of amber, frankincense and oud. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without filling the room. The rating sample is still small, but its dense, heavy character sits more comfortably in cooler weather. It opens sweet, with bitter orange, honey and date. In the heart, rose, jasmine, iris, patchouli and oud come forward, while gaiac wood and papyrus build a smoky, earthy ground. In the base, cedar, sandalwood, frankincense, leather and amber turn the floral sweetness into something woody and animalic. Dior Oud Ispahan and Penhaligon's Oud de Nil have a close profile.

Aqua Nymphae

6.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Couvent Aqua Nymphae is a fresh, green unisex scent with floral and creamy touches. Lemon comes first, and calamus in the heart carries it into a green, airy tone. As it dries, papyrus and pepper arrive, settling the scent onto a dry, lightly spiced base, while the creamy accord softens its edges. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. The vote count is small, which makes this more a first impression than a firm verdict. It reads equally well on men and women, and Gucci Winter's Spring and Valmont Verde Erba I have a close profile.

Lingyin

7.9

Soulvent

Woody · Smoky

Soulvent Lingyin is a unisex fragrance where orris root, cypress and cedarwood meet in a woody, smoky line. It opens with pink pepper and moss, then settles into a dry, cool woodiness built on orris root, cypress and cedarwood. The base of patchouli, papyrus, ebony and frankincense brings the smoke forward, keeping the scent matte and composed rather than soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. The masculine side leads in character votes, though it reads as unisex overall. Les Élixirs Oud and Bleu Nomade Antarès have a close profile.

Delicious Kisses

5.9

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Haute Fragrance Company Delicious Kisses is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, floral sweetness against a woody, powdery and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Moroccan rose absolute and raspberry give a sweet, fruity floral start. In the heart, papyrus and Mysore sandalwood pull it towards a woody, creamy feel. The base of musk, leather and patchouli leaves an earthy, slightly smoky trail, with a synthetic edge that is part of its character. Longevity is rated good, while sillage sits in the middle, so it is felt mostly at close range. Most voters rate its staying power high. It reads as unisex rather than leaning to one gender. Close in profile are French Avenue Black Friday and Zara Mystical Metal.

Triodul - Elixir of Patimilor

7.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Triodul - Elixir of Patimilor is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that opens on frankincense and myrrh and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin; it has been discontinued. It starts with frankincense and myrrh. In the heart, leather, blond woods, mushrooms and papyrus give it a dry, earthy ground. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, styrax and opoponax sweetens and softens it, while the spicy, woody character carries through to the end. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters rate its staying power high. It reads as a heavy, dark unisex profile. Amouage Interlude Man and Parfums de Marly Hamdani have a close profile.

Rave for Women

7.5

Sapil

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Sapil Rave for Women is a fruity, sweet and spicy women's fragrance that opens with saffron, iris and plum. Saffron, iris and plum lead the top, so fruit and spice arrive together. In the heart, Jasmine sambac and Bulgarian rose add a floral sweetness while iris carries on. The base of vetiver, papyrus and amber settles the scent onto a woody, oriental ground, with the gourmand side still present in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters find it good value, though the vote count is small, so these ratings give only a rough picture. It is made for women and has a close profile to Marc Jacobs Decadence and Câline Belle Icône.

Amber Fusion

6.6

Karakash

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karakash Amber Fusion is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper, bergamot and cardamom and dries down on amber and musk, pairing fresh citrus with spicy, woody tones. The top is black pepper, bergamot, cardamom and rose, where citrus brightness is sharpened by spice. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood, frankincense and cashmere wood build a woody frame. The base of vetiver, papyrus, musk and amber sweetens the scent and carries it into a creamy warmth. Alongside the fresh, floral and sweet accords, a synthetic edge can be felt. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes these figures are only a rough guide. It is unisex and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Xerjoff Torino23 and Penhaligon's Endymion have a close profile.

Coco Hinoki

5.8

Boy Smells · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Boy Smells Coco Hinoki is a unisex scent that sets the creamy sweetness of coconut milk against the dry woodiness of hinoki cypress and cedarwood, with a smoky edge. Pear and tiaré give it a soft, lightly fruity and floral start, while coconut milk anchors that sweetness in a creamy, gourmand base. Hinoki cypress, cedarwood, amberwood and vetiver build the woody frame. Incense, papyrus and smoky notes add a spicy, resinous shadow, and black amber and musk keep the whole thing warm and soft. The balance between sweet and smoky suits those who like gourmand scents as well as those who lean towards woods. Filippo Sorcinelli Contre Bombarde 32 and Alkemia October's Amber Alchemy have a close profile.

Dusk to Dawn

7.0

Galleria Parfums · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Galleria Parfums Dusk to Dawn is a unisex scent in a sweet, spicy register, setting the brightness of cardamom, bergamot and pomelo against the warmth of blond tobacco and leather. It opens bright and slightly bitter with Guatemala cardamom, Sicilian bergamot, French clary sage and Italian pomelo. In the heart, blond tobacco and leather come forward, while peony, cyclamen and lily of the valley soften the smoky side. The base of vanilla, myrrh, ambergris, patchouli, vetiver, papyrus and cedar turns creamy, resinous and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from only a few votes. Its sweet, oriental, smoky character suits cooler weather, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6 / Fetisch have a close profile.

Veneficium

8.3

Spiritwoods

Fresh · Floral · Green

Spiritwoods Veneficium is a green, smoky unisex fragrance built around cannabis, clove leaf and Canadian hemlock. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. The scent is fresh, green and spicy, with a woody, resinous side from Virginia cedar, papyrus and coumarin. Provençal lavender and herbs add a soft floral touch, while absinth, absinthe wormwood and green pepper keep it sharp and smoky. Mendittorosa North and Atelier Cologne Poivre Electrique have a close profile.