The Perfume Library

Egyptian Smoke

8.2

Dunhill · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Dunhill Egyptian Smoke is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, with night outs and evenings leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with black tea, pink pepper and ginger for a spicy first impression. In the heart, papyrus and Grasse rose add a soft floral touch. The base of labdanum, vanilla, patchouli and Palo Santo settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Simone Andreoli Sentosa and Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu have a close profile.

Ten Fifteen

7.1

Room 1015 · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Room 1015 Ten Fifteen is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange and saffron and settles into iris, violet and sandalwood, fresh yet powdery. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, winter is not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it moves easily in either direction. Mandarin orange and saffron give the top a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, iris and violet add a floral, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, papyrus and gaiac wood closes it in a woody, slightly creamy sweetness.

Le Paradis de L'Homme

8.0

Hayari · 2014

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Hayari Le Paradis de L'Homme is a masculine fragrance that softens a green, woody character with sweet, spicy and leathery touches. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, though plenty also wear it in spring. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it works for business and daily wear too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and voters call it above all masculine and classic. It opens with redwood; in the heart, papyrus, vetiver and Atlas cedar build a woody, earthy base. In the base, leather, sandalwood, moss and musk dominate, while resinous and smoky tones deepen the character. Jovoy Private Label and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Askr

7.8

Jorum Studio · 2024

Aquatic · Green · Spicy

Jorum Studio Askr is a unisex green and woody scent that leans towards fall and spring, with a salty, smoky and earthy edge. Copal and elemi resin, Atlas cedar, driftwood and vetiver form a woody frame. Galbanum and hay add green, while ash and salt bring the aquatic and smoky side. Sichuan pepper adds spice, and iris softens the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading and evenings also fitting. It reads more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are common too. Trudon Révolution and Aēsop Ouranon have a close profile.

Golden Oud

8.4

Mizensir · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mizensir Golden Oud is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, frankincense and oud. It opens with Bulgarian rose beside frankincense, the floral side kept in check by a resinous firmness. In the heart, oud and papyrus lay down a woody, smoky base. Cetalox and amyris carry that woodiness into the base, while sweet, spicy and leathery tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is classed as unisex. D.S. & Durga Notorious Oud and Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque have a close profile.

Ideal Oud

8.3

Mizensir · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mizensir Ideal Oud is a floral, sweet rose scent deepened by spice and oud, best suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. It opens with Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and pink pepper. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Laotian oud and saffron absolute add a spicy, woody weight to the floral sweetness. The base of papyrus, labdanum absolute and Bourbon vanilla absolute settles into a powdery, creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads either way. Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite and Widian Hili have a close profile.

Vibrant Leather Extreme

8.0

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Zara Vibrant Leather Extreme is a smoky men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against black leather and spice, with a sweet edge. It opens with a sparkling cloud of bergamot, lemon and tangerine. In the heart, black leather and saffron take over, pushing the scent towards a leathery, spicy character. The base lays down a woody, earthy floor of patchouli and papyrus, and cotton candy softens it with a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes. It reads masculine, with a modern side too. Zara Vibrant Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Night pour Homme IV have a close profile.

Oud de Nil

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Oud de Nil is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against spice and resin, with a woody, faintly animal edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least favoured season. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out in equal measure. Feminine and masculine votes sit very close together, so it reads comfortably in between. Grapefruit and bergamot open the scent. In the heart, jasmine, geranium, orange blossom and rose add a floral weight. The base of oud, papyrus, amber, resins and gaiac wood settles into an earthy, woody and warm foundation. Marc Gebauer Arabian King and Arabian Oud Oriental Oud have a close profile.

XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus

8.3

Clive Christian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus is a green, fresh men's fragrance built around galbanum, pink pepper and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with the sharp greenness of galbanum and bergamot, spiced by pink pepper. In the heart, green geranium, basil and lavender give it a fougère character, while ginger adds a warm, spicy touch. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedarwood, papyrus and vetiver, softened a little by tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though many also choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and suits the office too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dunhill Edition and Maison Margiela At the Barber's have a close profile.

Bravo Monsieur

7.6

El Ganso · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

El Ganso Bravo Monsieur is a woody, powdery men's fragrance that softens a floral and green core with spice and sweetness. It opens with cardamom, grapefruit, frankincense and violet, then moves to a heart of lavender, iris, papyrus and geranium that reads floral and green. The base of musk, cashmere wood and vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet footing, with sandalwood rounding out the woody side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as masculine. Bon Parfumeur 302 Ambre Iris Santal and Gucci The Virgin Violet have a close profile.

Java

8.3

Agar Aura · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Agar Aura Java is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, pairing a fresh, green start with an earthy, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. Lemon grass and citrus give it a green freshness, while oakmoss and vetiver settle it onto an earthy base. Patchouli, papyrus and oud build a woody, slightly smoky body, with balsam adding a resinous softness and spicy and leathery touches adding edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It reads equally well on men and women. Sorce Vampire Husband and Féraud Nuit des Sens have a close profile.

2015 Le Phénix (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Les Bains Guerbois · 2017

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Les Bains Guerbois 2015 Le Phénix Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green and spicy lightness on a woody, resinous and smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with cardamom and ginger, spicy and bright. In the heart, patchouli, papyrus and cedar build an earthy, woody body. The base of frankincense, musk and amber adds a resinous, smoky warmth, while the green, fresh side keeps the weight in check throughout. Arquinesia Scent of History and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

106 Rose Damascena Davana Vanille

7.2

Bon Parfumeur · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bon Parfumeur 106 Rose Damascena Davana Vanille is a floral, sweet unisex scent that softens damask rose with vanilla and davana. It opens with pink pepper and damask rose beside ambrette seed, giving a lightly spiced rose. In the heart, davana, Rose Essential and papyrus wrap the rose and set it on a woody footing; the base of vanilla, Peru balsam and sandalwood carries it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Guerlain Iris Torréfié and Jovoy Touche Finale have a close profile.

Bête Humaine

7.2

Liquides Imaginaires · 2021

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Liquides Imaginaires Bête Humaine is a woody, resinous and spicy men's fragrance built around cumin, gaiac wood and Haitian vetiver. The spicy warmth of cumin meets the smoky woodiness of pine tar and gaiac wood. Labdanum absolute and mastic absolute add a resinous depth, while chestnut and papyrus soften the edges. Green and earthy accords run alongside the vetiver and give the scent a raw, natural feel, with sweetness kept in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasion votes. It reads masculine. Robert Piguet Bois Noir and The Merchant Of Venice Vetiver Haïti have a close profile.

Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - 1001 Ouds

7.1

Goutal · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Goutal Les Absolus d'Annick Goutal - 1001 Ouds is a smoky, spicy unisex scent built around rose and oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Rose and oud move together here: the floral side is softened by sweetness, while birch and gaiac wood lay down a smoky, woody base. Pepper adds a spicy edge, myrrh brings resinous, oriental warmth, and papyrus leaves a dry texture in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most often for evenings and nights out. Votes on its character split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex label. Hind Al Oud Hind and Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa have a close profile.

Medullary-Ray

7.5

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jorum Studio Medullary-Ray is a woody, smoky unisex scent built around juniper, sandalwood and myrrh. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes read as one whole: juniper, cardamom and frankincense lay a spicy, resinous base, while valerian and birch add a smoky, earthy edge. Rose absolute and pomegranate bring a floral, fruity softness, and fig leaf adds a green touch. Castoreum gives an animal warmth.

Silver Saffron

7.0

Une Nuit Nomade · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Une Nuit Nomade Silver Saffron is a unisex fragrance that sets fruity sweetness against a spicy, resinous and smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits nights out and evenings best, and is chosen less often for the office. It leans slightly masculine, with a modern feel. Saffron and myrrh give it a spicy, resinous weight. Iris and papyrus add a dry, powdery, woody line to that base. Raspberry brings a fruity sweetness that softens the edges. Leathery and synthetic touches bring out its modern side.

Minted

7.3

Nomenclature · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Nomenclature Minted is a unisex scent where Moroccan mint, lemon grass and bergamot build a fresh, green and lightly sweet character. The coolness of the mint and the sharp, grassy edge of lemon grass come first, with bergamot brightening the whole. Jasmine and violet add a soft floral touch, while maté tea lends a dry, leafy note. Atlas cedar and papyrus sit quietly underneath as a woody base, and brown sugar keeps the sweetness light. Most voters pick summer and spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and is chosen less for evenings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly shared. Close in profile are to summer Triple Tea and Whïnd Pomello Mint Tea Leaves.

Triple Tea (Eau de Parfum) / 三重茶

8.1

to summer | 观夏 · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Coal

7.4

Andrea Maack · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Andrea Maack Coal is a smoky, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sichuan pepper, juniper berry and pink pepper, giving a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood, coal and papyrus build a woody, smoky line. The base of sandalwood, leather and patchouli adds a resinous, earthy warmth, while sweet and synthetic accords soften the dry edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading. It reads masculine more often, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Jafra Absolute Leather and Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire have a close profile.

Burning for Oud

7.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

L'Atelier Parfum Burning for Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental woody scent, made for both men and women and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure time and evenings come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with ginger and pink pepper spice softened by amber. In the heart, oud, Himalayan cedar, saffron and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. The base of frankincense, rum and papyrus leaves a resinous, sweet warmth. Lattafa Oud for Glory and Sospiro Farsa have a close profile.

Juliette Has A Gun x Skins

7.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Juliette Has A Gun x Skins is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, fruity pairing of ginger and lychee and settles onto a sweet, woody base of papyrus, vanilla and roasted tonka bean. Ginger's spicy lift and lychee's fruity sweetness come first. In the heart, Akigalawood® and Georgywood® build a woody frame, while papyrus, musk, vanilla and roasted tonka bean carry the base into a powdery, creamy softness. A synthetic brightness runs through it from start to finish. Longevity is rated good, and sillage is moderate, so the scent stays fairly close. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and office settings, with night-out and evening use trailing behind. Valentino Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense and Prada Luna Rossa Sport have a close profile.

Irida - Cyclades

6.4

FiiLiT · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Irida - Cyclades is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus brightness with a green, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is close behind. Lemon petitgrain, neroli and bergamot open it bright; rose, cashmeran and mastic sit in the heart. Myrrh, patchouli, papyrus, violet and ambroxan settle it onto a woody, resinous base.

Forty Thieves

7.8

Fort & Manlé · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fort & Manlé Forty Thieves opens with petitgrain, bergamot and pink pepper and settles into oud, vanilla and sandalwood, a sweet, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads comfortably on either side. The opening is bright with citrus and pepper. The heart of papyrus, labdanum, orange blossom, honey and rose builds a floral sweetness. In the base, oud, vanilla, sandalwood, balsam and amber leave a resinous, smoky, powdery warmth. Its profile is close to Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Safari Extreme and Lubin Sinbad.