The Perfume Library

Aromatics Elixir (Perfume)

7.6

Clinique · 1971

Floral · Green · Spicy

Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a green, earthy and spicy chypre, a dense, assertive floral over a resinous, woody base that leans towards evenings and colder seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a small amount carries for a long time. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is written as a women's perfume, though a share of voters read it as masculine. The top opens sharp and green with bergamot, clary sage, coriander and geranium. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, rose, jasmine and orris root. The base settles into oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver and frankincense, earthy and resinous. Halston Halston (Eau de Toilette) and Jil Sander Woman III have a close profile.

Rush

7.3

Gucci · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gucci Rush is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral line against a sweet, fruity, powdery tone, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall slightly ahead, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with peach, freesia and gardenia, and the heart holds jasmine, rose and coriander. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver take over, settling the sweetness onto a woody ground with a touch of spice.

Cardinal

8.0

Heeley · 2006

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Heeley Cardinal is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter best, opening fresh before turning resinous, smoky and woody. Pink pepper and linen give a clean, lightly spiced start. In the heart, frankincense and labdanum add resinous warmth, while patchouli, ambergris and vetiver build an earthy, smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring wears it well too. It is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans masculine but sits comfortably on anyone. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Matthew Williamson Incense have a close profile.

Concentré d'Orange Verte

8.0

Hermès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte is a fresh, green unisex scent led by orange and basil, leaning towards casual daytime wear and warmer weather. Orange gives a bright, citrusy lift, while basil adds a green, lightly spicy edge. Cedar and patchouli lay a woody base, and amber softens it slightly. The overall impression is fruity and crisp. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it neither lingers for long nor disappears quickly. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily use and the office. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine and feminine, so it moves easily between the two. Fragonard Bel Oranger and Olfactive Studio Flash Back have a close profile.

La Nuit Trésor à la Folie

8.2

Lancôme · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie is a powdery, creamy feminine scent that gathers gourmand and fruity sweetness inside a floral frame. Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage; most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out, while summer stays in the background. Most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it modern. Pink pepper and bergamot open it, and damask rose leads the heart. In the base, amber, patchouli and vanilla take over, turning it sweeter with a spicy, oriental warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto

8.0

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around frankincense, vetiver and patchouli. The notes read as one piece: frankincense resin, the earthy side of vetiver and patchouli, and the dry woody air of cypress and Virginia cedar. Coffee and amber soften that edge, and the accords carry a fresh, green touch as well. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works in the evening too. Most voters find it masculine. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Jovoy La Liturgie des Heures have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie

8.0

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie is a spicy, sweet rose scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with saffron. In the heart, damask rose, patchouli and dark woods come together, with the rose resting on an earthy, smoky ground. Amber in the base sweetens everything and adds a resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. More voters read it as feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Armani Privé Rose d'Arabie L'Or du Désert and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Le Mâle Elixir Absolu

7.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir Absolu is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance built around cinnamon, cardamom and plum. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind and summer far less. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and sits less naturally in the office or daily use. Voters mostly call it masculine and modern. Cinnamon and cardamom give it a spicy warmth, while plum adds a fruity sweetness. Benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum soften this into a creamy, powdery feel, with bergamot, lavender and patchouli staying in the background. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and dense.

Boudoir (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Vivienne Westwood · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with orange blossom, hyacinth and bergamot lifted by aldehydes; in the heart rose, jasmine, narcissus and orris root build a floral, powdery core, with carnation and cardamom adding spice. In the base vanilla and sandalwood give a sweet, woody warmth, while cinnamon and patchouli deepen the oriental side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dubai - Rimal (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Rimal Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, saffron and vanilla, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its strength and longevity are rated very high, and the sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg for spice, softened by vanilla and fruity notes. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and frankincense add a floral, resinous layer. The base leans on oud, amber and leather, with caramel rounding it off. Moresque Scirocco and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

1872 for Men

8.2

Clive Christian · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian 1872 for Men is a green, woody fougère that opens on bergamot, grapefruit and lavender; it is made for men and leans towards spring and summer days. The top is led by bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and rosemary, with nutmeg and pepper adding spice and peach and pineapple a soft fruity touch. In the heart, jasmine and clary sage bring a floral, green transition. The base settles on cedar, patchouli and amber, giving the scent a warm, woody footing. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Lancôme Trophée.

Aventus for Her

7.0

Creed · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Aventus for Her is a fresh, lightly sweet women's fragrance that pairs green apple and citrus with a floral, fruity heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens on green apple, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, pineapple and peach adds a fruity sweetness. It settles on a woody base of patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and ambergris. Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme and The Nose Behind Suits have a close profile.

Torino23

7.2

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Torino23 is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and cardamom against a floral heart of neroli, jasmine and tuberose. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, rose and nutmeg: a fresh, citrusy start with a light spice. In the heart, neroli, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose bring out the green and floral side. The base of musk, patchouli, cedarwood and amber settles into a woody, sweet and creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is mentioned most for leisure and daily wear, and also works for the office and evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

360° Red for Men

7.5

Perry Ellis · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance where lime, bergamot and orange meet a touch of spice. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and business. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and its character reads clearly masculine. It opens with citrus up front, while cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add a spicy edge. Lavender and coriander seed sit in the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, lightly sweet and aquatic. Hugo Boss Boss in Motion and Adidas Ice Dive have a close profile.

Gold Man

7.6

Amouage · 1983

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Gold Man is a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer comes last. It reads masculine and classic. The top holds Omani cistus, Omani green frankincense and lily of the valley. Myrrh, jasmine and iris sit in the heart, with patchouli, cedarwood and civet in the base. Resinous, powdery, animal and chypre accords make it a dense, oriental scent. Amouage Gold Woman and Lancaster Lancaster have a close profile.

Jubilation 40

8.5

Amouage · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Jubilation 40 is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage; most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic, and it is rarely chosen for summer heat. It opens with rosemary, blackcurrant and orange for a fruity lift. The heart carries cinnamon, clove and rose for spice and sweetness, with frankincense adding a resinous depth. Oud, patchouli and cedarwood settle into a woody, smoky base. Amouage Jubilation XXV Man and Monkoku Silent Moon have a close profile.

Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Hermès · 1986

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Toilette

Hermès Bel Ami Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody and leathery men's fragrance with smoky, earthy edges, a classic that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer stays in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at the office and in daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine. The top opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and sage, keeping things bright. In the heart, patchouli, carnation, jasmine and orris root bring more weight, and the base settles into vetiver, leather, oakmoss and vanilla. What remains is dry, smoky and slightly sweet.

Kenzo Homme (2022) (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kenzo · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Kenzo Homme (2022) pairs marine notes with leather and patchouli for a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet fragrance for men, leaning towards spring and summer daywear. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear come first, though business and evening also draw votes. Voters mostly find it masculine, and modern as well. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Absolu Instinct have a close profile. It opens with marine notes that feel cool and aquatic. Leather in the heart adds a spicy, leathery frame. In the base, patchouli sets a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, with a synthetic edge, and modern.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

Monsieur.

8.0

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Monsieur. is a spicy, woody and leathery masculine scent with a warm, smoky, slightly animalic character, suited to evenings and the colder months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is mostly seen as masculine and classic. Rum absolute and saffron give it an open, spicy warmth. Suede, cedar and patchouli set that on a woody, earthy, leathery base. Mandarin orange adds a faint lift in the background, and frankincense, musk and vanilla close it with a resinous, soft sweetness. Narcotico and Golden Boy have a close profile.

Lyric Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Amouage · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Lyric Woman Eau de Parfum is a floral, spicy oriental with a sweet, powdery and faintly smoky character, suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom giving a spicy warmth, lifted slightly by bergamot. In the heart, rose, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and iris build a floral core. The base is led by frankincense, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and John Galliano John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Roma (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Laura Biagiotti · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Laura Biagiotti Roma Eau de Toilette is a floral-oriental women's fragrance that opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and mint, then moves through a rose and jasmine heart to a base of vanilla and amber. Blackcurrant and bergamot give the opening a fruity freshness, with mint cooling it slightly. The heart of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation builds a floral core with spicy and powdery touches. In the base, myrrh, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent and settle it onto a warm, woody ground. Longevity and sillage both rate as good among voters. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most see it as feminine and classic. Boucheron Initial and Chopard Cašmir share a close profile.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

7.2

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex opens with fir, black pepper and cade juniper, and reads as a floral, spicy and smoky scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. The top notes bring fir, black pepper, neroli and nutmeg. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus form a floral layer. The base carries cade juniper, leather, frankincense and resins, with an animal, earthy edge. Bogue LiTA and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Patchouly

8.2

Profumum Roma · 2004

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Profumum Roma Patchouly is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character over a woody, resinous and smoky base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the evening and night out lead among occasions, while business wear is rarely chosen. Though unisex, it reads slightly more masculine than feminine. Patchouli sits at the center, its earthy side softened by amber and sandalwood, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky edge. The overall impression is sweet, warm and oriental. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Evody Ambre Intense have a close profile.