The Perfume Library

Poirier d'un Soir

7.1

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Poirier d'un Soir is a unisex scent where blackcurrant, pear and caramel meet at the start before settling onto a smoky base of birch tar and patchouli. It opens with a fruity sweetness from blackcurrant, pear and caramel, while Italian bergamot and lemon keep it fresh and citrusy. Turkish rose and peony add a soft floral heart. As it dries, birch tar, patchouli, papyrus and rum come forward, with ambrette seed and white cedarwood giving the base a smoky, woody finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure and business settings are the most common choices. Voters are split between calling it feminine and masculine. Bois 1920 Paranà and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Cilice (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Euphorium Brooklyn

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice Eau de Parfum is a resinous, smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, leather, cistus and honey. Cilice lasts strongly on skin and projects at a good level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it settles comfortably on either. The blend rests on a woody, leathery frame. Benzoin and honey soften it, while cistus and frankincense add resinous warmth. Birch tar brings the smoke, and cedar and papyrus carry a dry woodiness. Green and earthy touches join spicy clove, making the scent firm, heavy and full of character.

Wild Temptation

8.4

Jesus del Pozo · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Jesus del Pozo Wild Temptation is a smoky, woody unisex fragrance that sets the sweet spice of peach and cinnamon against oud, tobacco and patchouli. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. It reads more masculine to most, though it is positioned as unisex. It opens with peach and cinnamon, fruity and sweetly warm. Saffron and nutmeg deepen the spice in the heart. In the base, oud, vetiver, patchouli, papyrus and tobacco pull it toward an earthy, smoky, woody finish. Mancera Red Tobacco and Afnan Supremacy in Oud have a close profile.

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7.9

Nobile 1942 · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nobile 1942 ١٠٠١ opens with red tea, bergamot and ginger, then moves towards saffron, Turkish rose absolute and sandalwood, a unisex scent that sits between fresh and oriental. The opening is light and lightly spiced, built from red tea, bergamot, ginger and pink pepper. In the heart, saffron, iris and Turkish rose absolute add a soft, spicy floral note. Sandalwood, vanilla and amber sweeten the base and settle it into a resinous, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, though all four seasons get similar support, and it is chosen for leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way.

Bagheera

7.5

Malbrum · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Malbrum Bagheera is a powdery, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Suede, leather and iris build a soft, powdery leather feel, with black violet adding a floral note. Blackcurrant bud and blackberry bring a fruity brightness, while cedarwood and papyrus give it a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads comfortably either way. Miller Harris Leather Rouge and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Io Myself

7.1

Etro · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etro Io Myself is a men's fragrance that leans towards cooler weather, with a spicy, sweet and smoky oriental character suited to fall and winter. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in second place. Evening, leisure and night-out wear are the occasions it suits best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it masculine more often than anything else, though a sizeable share also find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and lemon, then moves into Turkish rose absolute, saffron and cedarwood. The base is dominated by oud, Honduras styrax, amber, papyrus, labdanum and musk, and it settles into a resinous, woody sweetness with a touch of smoke.

Dilema

7.7

Adi ale Van · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Adi ale Van Dilema is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with saffron and bergamot, with myrrh absolute and liquorice at the heart. Papyrus, black leather, patchouli and woody notes make up the base. The scent is spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky, with a leathery edge. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Burberry Antique Oak have a close profile.

Peau Santal

7.2

Miller Harris · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Miller Harris Peau Santal is a creamy, powdery woody scent that suits autumn best and works on both men and women. It opens with saffron, bergamot and pink pepper, a spicy and slightly bright start. Sandalwood leads through the heart and base, while frankincense and violet leaf bring dryness and a green edge. Vanilla and amber then soften the drydown, and moss stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits somewhere in between. Byredo Gypsy Water and Bond No. 9 Eau de Noho have a close profile.

Iceni (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Boadicea the Victorious Iceni Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by evenings and nights out. More voters find it masculine than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine, so it works as unisex. It opens on elemi resin. The heart brings jasmine and neroli together with the spice of nutmeg, ginger, clove and cinnamon. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, labdanum and myrrh give it a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky warmth.

König (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Yosh · 2013

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Yosh König Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with a woody, smoky and leathery body; it has been discontinued. Red apple and sage give the scent a fruity, green freshness. Cypress, papyrus and vetiver set it on a woody footing, while firewood and leather add a smoky, leathery edge. Amber and white musk soften that edge, and snow flower adds a light, cool touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Hackett Bespoke and Atelier des Ors Cuir Sacré have a close profile.

Felino

7.5

Carner · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carner Felino is a unisex scent built around black leather, clove and night-blooming jasmine, with a floral, spicy and resinous character. It opens with bergamot leaf, Moroccan wormwood, papyrus and hazelnut, a slightly green, dry and nutty start. In the heart, black leather, Zanzibar clove and ylang-ylang come forward, with jasmine carrying the floral side. The base of Comorian vanilla, myrrh and styrax settles into something sweet, smoky and resinous, and civet adds an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it as a night-out or evening scent. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine, which suits a unisex fragrance.

Black Lotus

5.1

Floral Street · 2017

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Floral Street Black Lotus is a floral scent darkened by spice, earth and smoke, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out; summer and office wear sit well behind. It is unisex, though votes split between feminine and masculine. The scent is built as a whole on a floral core of black violet, jasmine and Rosa centifolia. Black cherry adds a dark fruity edge, while saffron and red pepper bring spice. Patchouli, papyrus and labdanum form a woody, earthy, slightly leathery base.

La Tsarine

7.6

Senyokô

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Senyokô La Tsarine is a warm, dense unisex scent that blends floral, spicy and animal tones, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it doesn't sit clearly on either side. It opens with saffron, honey, clary sage and blackcurrant, sweet and spicy at once. The heart is a dense floral one built on narcissus, tuberose and jasmine absolute, with cumin and dried fruits adding spice and fruit. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood, civet and castoreum turns woody, resinous and animalic. Fort & Manlé Under Which Rivers Flow and Mendittorosa Rituale have a close profile.

Crème Ébène (Eau de Parfum Intense)

7.5

Nicolaï · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Nicolaï Crème Ébène opens with cardamom, cumin and saffron, then softens through vanilla and sandalwood into a sweet, woody, creamy oriental. It wears strong and lasts well, with good projection. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Opinion splits between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex. The spice of cardamom, cumin and saffron comes first. The heart brings Medjoul date with Atlas and Virginia cedar, and the base of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, papyrus and white musk carries it into a sweet, smoky creaminess.

Santal Précieux

7.6

Caron · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Santal Précieux is a warm, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it reaches those nearby without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, and the scent sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: Australian and New Caledonian sandalwood and amyris form a woody base, while milk pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. Ceylonese cinnamon, cumin and pink pepper add spice, rose and geranium bring a soft, powdery floral side, and leather leaves a leathery edge.

Calahorra

8.2

Woha Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Woha Parfums Calahorra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus character with a spicy, resinous woody base. It opens with papyrus, Jamaican pepper and green mandarin orange, cool, green and lightly spiced. In the heart, rosewood, sugar cane and hamamelis soften it with a touch of sweetness. The base of styrax, Indian myrrh and Java patchouli carries it into a resinous, woody and earthy finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. It reads more masculine to voters, though it is classed as unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Green Lunar and January Scent Project Treebuoy have a close profile.

Only for Him

7.8

Hayari · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hayari Only for Him is a fresh, green masculine scent that rests on a woody, resinous base, with a slightly sweet, powdery edge that suits both casual days and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and works at the office too. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Black pepper, grapefruit and bergamot open bright and spicy. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and green notes sit beside patchouli and papyrus. The base of vetiver, amber, benzoin and cedar settles woody and resinous.

Au Lac

6.8

Eau d'Italie · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Au Lac pairs bitter orange leaf, fig leaf and water lily with a floral heart of jasmine sambac and osmanthus, making a fresh scent aimed at women. It opens green and aquatic, with a citrus note keeping things light. In the heart, jasmine sambac, osmanthus and rosebud sweeten the floral side, while cedarwood, mineral amber and papyrus settle it onto a powdery, lightly woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Ô Oui! have a close profile.

Chariot

7.5

Boadicea the Victorious · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boadicea the Victorious Chariot is a unisex scent where red fruits, bergamot and rose meet over a sweet, spicy, woody base. The top is red fruits, apple, lemon, blackcurrant and bergamot, giving a bright fruity start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and tuberose build a floral body, with cardamom and nutmeg adding spice. The base is led by saffron, sandalwood, vanilla and oud, settling into something sweet, creamy, resinous and slightly leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear has its voters too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost equal, so it reads as truly unisex. Kajal Joorie and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Tabac Noir

7.3

Caron · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Caron Tabac Noir is a dark, smoky unisex scent that sets the sweetness of honey against Balkans tobacco absolute, labdanum and patchouli. The scent moves as one piece: honey and vanilla bring the sweetness, Madagascar pepper adds spice, and Balkans tobacco absolute with Indonesian patchouli lays down a woody, earthy, smoky base. Labdanum adds a resinous, slightly leathery warmth. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Fall and winter get the most votes, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent.

September (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Björk & Berries · 2020

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Björk & Berries September Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets honey pomelo and lavender against smoke and caramelized almond. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it stays near the skin without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with the office not far behind. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens fresh and green with honey pomelo, lavender and kumquat. Jasmine, apple blossom and eucalyptus carry that freshness into a soft floral heart. The base settles into a woody, spicy, smoky dryness of smoke, gaiac wood, papyrus and vetiver, with caramelized almond sweetening it slightly.

Silver Birch

8.1

Amouroud · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouroud Silver Birch opens with cardamom, Figolide™ and Italian mandarin orange, a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent. The spicy cardamom and mandarin give a bright start. In the heart, orange blossom, Egyptian jasmine and papyrus add a soft floral and green touch. It dries down onto Bourbon vetiver, ylang-ylang and suede, a woody, creamy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits leisure and work settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable, so it sits comfortably between the two. Essential Parfums Fig Infusion and Miller Harris Lumière Dorée have a close profile.

Hai Hui

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Adi ale Van Hai Hui is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent led by black pepper, cardamom and fig; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is named most for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine. It opens with black pepper, cardamom, pineapple and peppermint, fresh and spicy. In the heart, fig, almond and elemi resin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, papyrus and woody notes form a green, dry base. Diptyque Philosykos and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier have a close profile.

Cistus

7.7

D:SOL MMXVI · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

D:SOL MMXVI Cistus is a floral, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall, winter and spring. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of geranium, buchu, artemisia and bergamot open green and spicy. In the heart, cistus, Turkish rose absolute and elemi resin build a floral, resinous body. The base of frankincense, ambergris and papyrus leaves a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.