The Perfume Library

Sex & Cognac

6.1

Borntostandout · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Borntostandout Sex & Cognac is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent built around saffron, leather and Laotian oud. It opens with saffron, and the heart holds leather and papyrus. Cognac and Laotian oud sit in the base. Resinous and leathery accords give it a dry, warm and dark feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It is placed in evenings and nights out as well as leisure time. Davidoff Leather Blend and Burberry Antique Oak have a close profile.

Sweet Praline

7.2

Mizensir · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mizensir Sweet Praline is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base, and it suits both day and evening in any season. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Leisure and evening wear lead, while office and daily use follow close behind. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. It opens with raspberry and hedione, and in the heart frankincense and Chinese jasmine add a soft floral note. In the base, benzoin turns the sweetness powdery and creamy, while papyrus and ambrox give it a woody frame. A synthetic sheen runs through it. Burberry Her Intense and Glossier You Rêve have a close profile.

Mythique Vetyver

7.0

Mizensir · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Mythique Vetyver is a fresh, green unisex scent built on Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Haitian vetiver. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. It opens with the citrus brightness of lemon and bergamot. In the heart, cistus absolute and Bourbon geranium bring a floral, lightly spicy turn. The base of patchouli, vetiver and papyrus settles into a woody, earthy and powdery ground.

Les Bains Guerbois 1885 (Eau de Cologne)

7.5

Les Bains Guerbois · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Cologne

Les Bains Guerbois 1885 Eau de Cologne is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cardamom and ginger against the woody, resinous warmth of patchouli, cedar and frankincense. Voters rate it moderate in both longevity and sillage. Spring leads, with autumn and summer close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Cardamom and ginger open it fresh and spicy. In the heart, patchouli, papyrus and cedar build a woody body; at the base, frankincense, musk and amber sweeten it and finish with a resinous warmth. A floral touch sits in the background.

Saffron Whisper

5.7

Novellista · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Novellista Saffron Whisper is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, resinous and smoky woodiness. It opens with blackcurrant, oud and benzoin, where the fruity brightness is quickly softened by a resinous warmth. In the heart, geranium, rose and raspberry form a floral, sweet layer. The base of frankincense, papyrus, patchouli, birch and saffron gives the scent a smoky, spicy and woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. With no season or occasion votes, the structure suggests its sweet, resinous character sits more comfortably in cooler weather and evenings. It is described as unisex; Abaco Shadow and Armaf Midnight Amber have a close profile.

Mìneir

6.9

Miller Harris · 2024

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Miller Harris Mìneir is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex fragrance with a woody, lightly spicy edge, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either. It opens cool with sage, eucalyptus, mint and grass, while Guatemala cardamom adds a touch of spice. The heart of cashmere wood, cedarwood and sea salt feels airy and lightly salty. In the base, myrrh, patchouli and moss settle it on an earthy ground.

Hold Me Closer

7.8

Nishane · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eternal Sunrise

8.4

The Merchant Of Venice · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Eternal Sunrise is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights, with resinous and smoky tones adding weight. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with kyphi, frankincense and saffron, a spicy and resinous start. Papyrus and cypriol give the heart a woody frame. In the base, styrax, cistus and tonka bean carry it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The result is oriental, smoky and warm. Amouage Vanilla Barka and Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Damask Oud

6.9

Hugo Boss · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Damask Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance with a resinous, earthy, oriental lean; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron and white pepper, then moves into rose and frankincense. The rose softens the edges of the resinous frankincense. The base of papyrus, oud, gaiac wood and cedar settles into a dry, smoky, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. It reads dense and masculine. Kajal Warek and Atelier Rebul Oud Noir have a close profile.

Un Oud

7.2

Obvious · 2022

Citrus · Green · Synthetic

Tirtha / तीर्थ

7.7

Parfum Prissana · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Tirtha / तीर्थ is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green floral side against a smoky, resinous woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evenings and nights suit it too. Votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably either way. Jasmine sambac and white champaca build the floral side, while galbanum and herbs add a green freshness. Camphor and lemon grass keep it bright. Underneath come sandalwood, frankincense, benzoin and smoke, with cinnamon and clove adding a light spicy warmth.

New Oud

7.3

Hayari · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hayari New Oud is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance where oud sits beside saffron and tuberose. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with orange blossom, bitter orange and petitgrain, a bright citrus-floral layer. In the heart, saffron, oud and tuberose build a spicy, animalic warmth. The base of vetiver, patchouli, papyrus and Canary Islands juniper settles into an earthy, smoky, resinous ground. Kemi Hayat and Gucci The Voice of the Snake have a close profile.

Touch

7.4

Ann Ringstrand · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Ann Ringstrand Touch is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to a spicy, woody and smoky base. The top holds carrot seed, juniper berry, black pepper and coriander seed, giving a dry, spicy freshness on the first spray. In the heart, gaiac wood and frankincense add a resinous, smoky tone. The base of oud, castoreum and papyrus settles it into a powdery, creamy, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and suggest it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are evenly split, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul and Buly Sumi Hinoki share a close profile.

NSFW

6.5

Borntostandout · 2022

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Borntostandout NSFW is a unisex scent built on four kinds of rose, set against geranium, papyrus and vanilla, sitting between floral and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, with winter and autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and also gets votes for evening and nights out. It opens on May rose, Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and Damask rose. In the heart, geranium, papyrus and vanilla soften the roses. The base of violet, benzoin, Laotian oud and Indonesian patchouli turns it spicy, powdery, earthy and slightly leathery.

Vibrant Leather Winter (2020)

8.2

Zara · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Zara Vibrant Leather Winter is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, woody and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so that picture is tentative. It is made for men and is easy to wear through the day. The notes have no top, heart and base split; sandalwood, papyrus and bamboo read together as one. The woody, leathery side is sharpened by spice, while citrus and fruity touches keep it fresh.

L'Odorat - Étude 1.5

8.2

Pentalogies · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Pentalogies L'Odorat - Étude 1.5 is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting floral notes against smoky, leathery ones. The top holds cyclamen, thyme, lavender and angelica seed, while the heart brings amber, coffee, amyris and ink. The base runs on papyrus, opoponax, leather, myrrh, vetiver and labdanum. The result reads spicy, woody and resinous, resting on an earthy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure not far behind. It leans slightly masculine but stays unisex. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cuoio Toscano and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Rose Absolument

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Absolument is a floral, sweet unisex rose scent that suits autumn and spring evenings. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters tend to read it as feminine and classic. Elemi resin and geranium open it; in the heart, Turkish rose absolute, osmanthus absolute and honey build a sweet floral body. The base of labdanum absolute, papyrus and patchouli adds a resinous, spicy warmth. Frey Wille Sphinx Mystique and Contes de Parfums Salalah have a close profile.

Nuage Noir

8.7

Loumari · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Loumari Nuage Noir is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cocoa, tonka bean and cinnamon meet leather and suede; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads as unisex, and its dense, sweet, warm character leans towards cooler weather. It opens with a brief lift of bergamot, then the heart settles into a sweet, spicy warmth of cocoa, tonka bean and cinnamon. The base of leather, suede, papyrus and Atlas cedar grounds it in a woody, leathery finish. Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather and Pana Dora Imperial Wood have a close profile.

Blanc Tonka

7.7

Pro Fragrantia · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Pro Fragrantia Blanc Tonka is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with the coolness of a dew drop, then white blossoms, rice powder and papyrus give the heart a soft, powdery feel. The base brings amber, Brazilian tonka bean, caramel, musk and Bourbon vanilla, drying down creamy and sweet with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind, while evening and night out get fewer votes. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Dior Cheval Blanc Paris and Mancera Mochi Musk have a close profile.

Bouton de Rose

6.8

Le Prince Jardinier

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Le Prince Jardinier Bouton de Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that balances fruity sweetness with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Rose, jasmine, tuberose and peony form the floral core, while cranberry adds a light fruity sweetness. Amber and musk soften the whole, and papyrus and frankincense leave a woody, slightly spicy trail. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is weak, so it is mostly noticed by those close to the wearer. Most voters suggest it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out playing a smaller part. Oriflame Paradise (Eau de Parfum) and Emil Élise Choose Happiness share a close profile.

Kruger

7.9

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Kruger is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits genuinely in between. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, and the heart holds patchouli, Turkish rose, saffron and papyrus. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, settling the floral side onto an oriental, resinous, faintly leathery ground. Dior Ambre Nuit and Jo Malone Saffron have a close profile.

Tobacco Jam 50

8.7

Assaf

Spicy · Resinous

Assaf Tobacco Jam 50 is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that pairs raspberry and tobacco with frankincense. It opens with raspberry and tobacco in front, while frankincense, pink pepper and bergamot add spice and a touch of lift. In the heart, vetiver, rose, papyrus and sandalwood give it a woody turn. The base settles into vanilla sweetness blended with saffron and suede. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters score them at the top end. It suits men and women alike and is made for those who want a dense, warm scent. Amouage Purpose 50 and Monkoku Crimson Spell have a close profile.

Cuir de Venise

6.7

Boucheron · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Boucheron Cuir de Venise is a unisex scent that sets a leathery, spicy edge against a sweet, gourmand core. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. With its warm, sweet build it sits more comfortably in cooler weather, and it suits men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include Casamorati Bouquet Ideale (Eau de Parfum) and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum). The top opens with cinnamon, cocoa and ginger, a spicy and sweet start. In the heart, patchouli, gaiac wood and papyrus lay a woody ground. The base of cocoa absolute, vanilla and cedarwood leaves it creamy and softly sweet.

Orlo

7.6

Mendittorosa · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Mendittorosa Orlo is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into oud, leather and smoke. Orlo lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn, though spring and winter are close behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and a fair number also wear it to the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and basil for a bright citrus start. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and pink pepper meet the floral tones of neroli and ylang-ylang. The base of oud, rum, hay and leathery notes pulls it towards smoke and leather. Pontaccio 21 and Pineider Cuoio Nobile have a close profile.