The Perfume Library

Hamdani

6.5

Parfums de Marly · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfums de Marly Hamdani is a spicy, resinous and smoky masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with frankincense and myrrh, then warms through honey, gaiac wood and clove at the heart. The base is dense with styrax, tobacco, benzoin and leather, while papyrus and sandalwood give it a woody footing. The overall impression is oriental, earthy and slightly animalic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night-out wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. LM Parfums Hard Leather and Rania J. T. Habanero have a close profile.

Dancing on Goosebumps

7.0

Emil Élise · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Emil Élise Dancing on Goosebumps is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green citrus of bergamot and petitgrain over a woody base of vetiver and cashmere wood, with a faint smoky edge. Bergamot and petitgrain open bright and green. At the heart, frankincense and pink pepper bring spice and a light smokiness. The base of vetiver, cashmere wood, papyrus and amber settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine.

Into the Void

7.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Juliette Has A Gun Into the Void is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with liquorice, then tonka bean and black orchid form the heart. In the base, gaiac wood, papyrus, patchouli and cedarwood add a dry, smoky, resinous weight. The floral and spicy sides are softened by a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine.

Petra

7.8

The Nose Behind · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Nose Behind Petra opens with mint tea, pomegranate and magnolia and dries down to frankincense, amber and vanilla, a unisex scent that sits between fresh and sweet. Petra's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, though summer and winter still get a fair share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it doesn't split into masculine or feminine, reading as modern instead. In the top, mint tea and pomegranate bring coolness and a slight tartness, while magnolia adds a soft floral touch. The heart of coconut, papyrus, raspberry and juniper balances green, fruity and creamy sides. At the base, frankincense, amber, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and leave a spicy, oriental warmth. Fenty Fenty (Eau de Parfum) and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

The Calling

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang The Calling is a unisex woody-oriental scent where sweet, spicy and gourmand sides lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out come up most often as the occasion. It reads more masculine than feminine to most, though it is unisex. The top opens spicy and fruity with green mango, cardamom, lavender and pink pepper. Cinnamon, saffron and gaiac wood warm the heart, and the base of vanilla, caramel, chocolate and tobacco settles it into something sweet, dry and woody.

Bois de Yuzu

6.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Yuzu is a fresh men's fragrance of citrus and green notes that suits spring and summer days. It opens with mandarin orange and ginger, a citrus brightness with a light spice alongside. In the heart, yuzu wood and clary sage give it a green, fruity turn. Patchouli and papyrus settle into a dry, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a fairly light trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening a much rarer choice. It reads mostly masculine, with a modern feel.

Flash Back in New York

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olfactive Studio Flash Back in New York is a unisex scent that sets cumin, saffron and Tuscan leather against a smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and evening wear, and voters tend to read it as masculine. The top opens fresh and spicy with cumin, linen, saffron and clary sage. In the heart, jasmine and violet add a soft floral touch while Tuscan leather brings out the leathery side. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, papyrus and birch smoke dries down woody and smoky. Bon Parfumeur 603 Cuir Encens Fève Tonka and Riggs Sceptre have a close profile.

Dubai - Roeya

8.1

The Spirit of Dubai · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Roeya is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, floral opening to a spicy, woody oriental base. Neroli, mandarin orange and tuberose give the start a bright floral lift. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine sambac meet saffron and papyrus, and oud, fir and ambergris lead the base. Green, earthy and leathery tones firm up the sweetness of the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings. Voters lean slightly masculine, though many call it feminine. Nabeel Asateer and Oriental Style Fania have a close profile.

Vision in a Dream Psychedelic

8.5

Clive Christian · 2017

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian Vision in a Dream Psychedelic is a green, spicy and smoky men's scent that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, and the character reads masculine and classic. The top opens green and fruity with mugwort, kaffir lime leaf, apple skin and galbanum. The heart turns spicy, resinous and leathery through labdanum, frankincense, clove, cinnamon and suede. The base rests on woody vetiver, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood, with sweet and smoky tones running through it.

Majestic Amber

7.7

Pana Dora · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Pana Dora Majestic Amber is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards night-out and evening wear. It reads mostly masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and nutmeg for a spicy start, softened by violet and orris root into a powdery tone. The heart holds orange blossom, tuberose and amberwood. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and leather build a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky foundation, with cedar and oakmoss carrying the woody side.

Vanuatu (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Vanuatu Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and fall, and towards leisure and workdays. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on you without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and business are the occasions it is most often linked to. Though unisex, it is most often read as masculine. Bergamot, rhubarb and violet leaf bring a crisp freshness that sits alongside the spicy warmth of cardamom, cumin and black pepper. Patchouli, Atlas cedar and Australian sandalwood build a woody base, while fig milk and violet soften it with a creamy, floral touch.

Black Friday

7.9

French Avenue · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Black Friday is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with apple, cinnamon and saffron and deepens into leather and rose. The top notes pair apple with cinnamon and saffron, so a fruity sweetness meets a spicy warmth. In the heart, leather and rose balance the floral and leathery sides. The base of moss, patchouli, papyrus and musk sets it on an earthy, woody, lightly smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine. Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi and Perris Monte Carlo Bois d'Oud have a close profile.

Forbidden

7.1

House of Matriarch · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

House of Matriarch Forbidden is a unisex scent that puts absinth, papyrus, mushrooms and snake leather together, sitting somewhere between floral and earthy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't settle on one gender. It opens with damiana and absinth, green and spicy. In the heart, papyrus, mushrooms and tuberose make a floral, sweet and earthy blend. The base of snake leather, terracotta and precious woods leaves a leathery, woody, resinous finish. Cartier III: L'Heure Vertueuse and Liquides Imaginaires Beauté du Diable have a close profile.

Arborist

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Arborist is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green character against resin, earth and smoke, giving it a woodland, slightly animal feel. Tuberose, magnolia and rose absolute form the floral side, while burdock, mugwort and lichen add green, earthy tones. Spruce resin, labdanum and myrrh absolute bring resinous warmth, softened by honey and saffron, with papyrus giving a woody backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time and evenings best. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine or classic.

Typewriter

7.6

Parfumerie Particulière

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Parfumerie Particulière Typewriter is a leathery, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, sitting most easily in leisure hours and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes second and summer trails. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get fewer votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. As a whole it reads leathery, woody and smoky. Leather, cistus and castoreum build an animal, resinous core, and ink and papyrus pull it in a dry, austere direction. Virginia cedar, amberwood and Indonesian patchouli add an earthy, woody base. Dryness outweighs any sweetness.

Taste of Kiss

7.1

La Rive

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Taste of Kiss is a fruity, sweet and gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards evenings in the cooler months. It opens with bergamot, pear and minneola tangelo, bright and juicy. In the heart, passion fruit, strawberry, black rose and vanilla orchid bring a floral, fruity sweetness. The base turns creamy and gourmand with caramel, praliné, coffee and vanilla, while patchouli and frankincense add a faintly smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with a sizeable share calling it modern. Armaf Signature True and La Rive Touch of Woman have a close profile.

Metal Wave

7.5

AllSaints · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

AllSaints Metal Wave is a unisex scent built on magnolia, juniper berry and papyrus, fresh and floral in feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't read as belonging to either. Magnolia brings a floral, creamy softness, while juniper berry adds a fresh, lightly spicy edge. Papyrus gives a woody, powdery base. The sweetness stays in the background, and a synthetic sheen gives the whole a modern feel.

Rose Malaki

7.8

Chopard · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chopard Rose Malaki is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that sets rose against cardamom, saffron, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Though marketed for men, a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Cardamom, saffron and papyrus open it spicy and dry. In the heart, rose absolute and rose sit beside the smoky firmness of leather. Vanilla, Atlas cedar and patchouli sweeten the base and close it on a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

Silk

7.0

Andrea Maack · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Andrea Maack Silk is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, slightly earthy feel, made for both men and women; it has been discontinued. Freesia and magnolia form the floral core, while violet leaf and flax keep it green and clean. Cistus and amber leave a soft warmth behind, soil adds a faint earthy weight, and vanilla sweetens the overall mood a little. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Two perfumes with a close profile are La Rive Cuté and Chloé Chloé (2007) (Eau de Parfum).

Terra Incognita

7.7

Jovoy · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jovoy Terra Incognita opens with freesia, peach and bergamot and moves into almond and jasmine, a floral, sweet scent aimed at women. The top is freesia, bergamot, papyrus and peach, so the start is both floral and fruity. In the heart, vetiver, almond, jasmine and peony sweeten the scent and tip it towards the gourmand. The base of musk, rooibos, patchouli and amber takes over, and powdery, earthy and spicy accords build a woody, oriental ground. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading. Feminine is the character it gets most votes for. Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum) and Montana Parfum de Femme have a close profile.

L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert

7.4

Sisley · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Hubert is a fresh, green unisex fragrance that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure time or everyday wear. It opens with shiso, buchu and peppermint, which give a crisp, green start. In the heart, papyrus, Egyptian geranium and cedar bring a floral and woody balance. The base of ambroxan, oakmoss and patchouli settles the scent onto an earthy footing, while citrus and spicy touches remain among its accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business settings come up most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. Cacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rogue Bon Monsieur have a close profile.

No Limit$ Plein Super Fre$h

7.0

Philipp Plein · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Philipp Plein No Limit$ Plein Super Fre$h is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men that opens with blackcurrant, black fig and marine notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has its share too. It suits leisure, evenings and nights out, and it reads masculine and modern. Blackcurrant, lavender and artemisia give the top a green, cool feel. Black pepper, cardamom and ginger add spice at the heart, while grapefruit and bergamot keep it bright. Papyrus, sandalwood and cedarwood build a woody base, lightly sweetened by white chocolate and Bourbon vanilla. The smoky and leathery touches stay in the background.

Amour

8.4

Pierre de Velay · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pierre de Velay Amour is a powdery, chypre-built unisex scent that sets a bright citrus opening against a dense floral bouquet and a sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it mostly in spring, fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call its character feminine, with some classic and masculine votes too. Bergamot and kaffir lime open it up. The heart is led by jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom, with heliotrope and ylang-ylang making the florals creamy and powdery. In the base, labdanum, frankincense, vanilla and musk weigh heaviest, and the spicy, woody and green accents keep that sweetness dry. Roja Parfums Madison pour Femme and Roja Parfums Lilac have a close profile.

Révolution

7.0

Trudon · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Trudon Révolution is a woody unisex fragrance with a green, earthy character, overlaid with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with elemi resin, and angelica carries the green, spicy tone through the heart. The base of cade juniper, cedar and papyrus settles into a smoky, dry woodiness. It reads cool, resinous and earth-toned rather than sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Aēsop Hwyl and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.