The Perfume Library

L'oscar pour Homme

8.0

Roja Parfums · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Roja Parfums L'oscar pour Homme is a masculine scent that pairs grapefruit with cistus and carnation, with a strong green and woody side. It opens with the citrus freshness of grapefruit, then moves into a floral, spicy heart of cistus, mayflower and carnation. The base is led by galbanum, cedarwood, vetiver and oakmoss, with sandalwood and pink pepper alongside. The overall impression is a green, powdery and slightly smoky chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night out, and works at the office too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The Dua Brand Pure London and Sospiro Basso have a close profile.

Gravitas

8.1

Naughton & Wilson · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Naughton & Wilson Gravitas is a fougère for men that opens with the fresh trio of mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender, then turns to pepper and cardamom. The opening is led by the citrus of mandarin orange and bergamot, with lavender adding a green, floral touch. In the heart, pepper, coriander and cardamom bring a dry spiciness. The base sweetens with vanilla, while patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris give it a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though winter has a fair following too. Use is spread evenly across daily wear, business and evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

No. 56

8.5

Pierre de Velay

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Pierre de Velay No. 56 is a chypre-leaning unisex fragrance that pairs a bright lavender and bergamot opening with a deep base of iris, patchouli, oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, with spring close behind, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters most often read it as masculine and classic. It opens with lavender, bergamot and litsea cubeba in a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, May rose, violet and geranium add a floral softness. The base settles into iris, patchouli, oakmoss, leather, oud and vanilla, giving it an earthy, spicy, resinous and animalic depth. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums 51 pour Homme and Diaghilev.

Velvet Love

7.8

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Love is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with a spicy, powdery depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and still works for daily and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. Ylang-ylang, carnation and pepper make up the scent. The floral and sweet side leads, while spicy, woody and resinous tones sit behind it. A powdery, creamy softness and a fresh touch shape its overall feel.

Kyma

7.7

Korres · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Korres Kyma is a fresh aquatic fragrance for men that pairs lime, orange and mandarin orange with aquatic and marine notes. The opening is driven by the three citrus notes; in the heart, aquatic notes, pepper and marine notes turn that brightness cool and lightly spiced. Cedar, nutmeg and vetiver give the base a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read its character as both masculine and modern. Korres Water | Cedar | Lime and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Viola

7.8

Sospiro · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sospiro Viola is a unisex fragrance where citrus and green freshness sit on a spicy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it leans towards leisure and office wear. Nearly half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with lemon, bergamot, clary sage and pepper, crisp and lightly sharp. Nutmeg, frankincense and rosemary add a spicy, herbal depth in the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss settle into a woody, green base.

Musk Pure

7.6

Tom Ford · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tom Ford Musk Pure is a powdery, creamy musk wrapped in sweet florals, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters spread the seasons almost evenly, with spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. The scent is fresh and floral: ylang-ylang, jasmine and lily of the valley carry the flowers, while bergamot and pepper add brightness and a light spice. Musk, orris root and beeswax keep it powdery and creamy, and benzoin and tonka bean add sweetness. Animal and synthetic tones stay in the background. Al Haramain Royal Musk and Jōvan Musk for Women have a close profile.

Soir

8.1

Fragrance World · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Fragrance World Soir is a unisex scent in a sweet, spicy and woody vein that suits autumn and winter evenings. Soir opens with pepper, lavender and mandarin orange, a spicy and slightly fresh start. In the heart, cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla bring woody warmth and a creamy sweetness. The base of labdanum, patchouli and amber leaves a resinous, oriental trail. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Ameenah Amber and Alverde Wunderwelt have a close profile.

Agar Oud

7.5

Niche 4 All · 2020

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Niche 4 All Agar Oud is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around oud, sandalwood and cardamom. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer chosen by few. Leisure, evening and night out draw similar votes, and it also works for business and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it mostly as masculine, followed by classic and modern. The notes blend into one whole: oud and sandalwood set the woody base, cardamom and pepper add a spicy edge, and amber and rosewood bring a sweet, resinous warmth. A fresh touch among the accords lightens the weight, while the oriental character stays in front. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Bois Oudh and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

No Remorse

7.1

Motörhead · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Motörhead No Remorse is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against leather, spice and a woody body, and it leans towards daytime and cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer far behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, while business and evening follow close. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it masculine, and some find it classic. Bergamot, pepper and grapefruit open it, giving the citrus and fresh feel. In the heart, sage, bourbon whiskey and leather add a green, leathery tone. The base of oud, oakmoss, cedarwood, alder and ash tree settles into a woody, resinous floor.

Polo Double Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Ralph Lauren · 2006

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Double Black Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet gourmand scent balanced by spice and wood, made for men and now discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, the office and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mango and pepper, the fruit sweetness sharpened by the pepper. In the heart, coffee and nutmeg add a gourmand, spicy warmth. The base of juniper berry, woods and cardamom settles into a woody footing. Alviero Martini GeoBlack Man and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) have a close profile.

eo03

7.0

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke eo03 is a green, floral women's fragrance that opens with orange blossom, neroli and peach. The top pairs orange blossom, neroli, peach and raspberry for a fresh, fruity start, with pepper and leaf green adding a spicy, green edge. The heart is floral, with ylang-ylang, tuberose and violet, and the base settles into a sweet, powdery, woody ground of almond, musk and sandalwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear rather than evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Salvatore Ferragamo pour Femme and Paris.

OM Inspire... and smile

7.3

Miller et Bertaux · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miller et Bertaux OM Inspire... and smile is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, sweet and spicy with a resinous, smoky character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and few see it as a summer scent. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night outs and the office also in the mix. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with resins and clove, and pepper adds a spicy warmth in the heart. In the base, frankincense, woods and vanilla take over, with the sweetness balanced by a woody, smoky and slightly leathery backdrop. Laborynthia Desert Oasis and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

1853 Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Acqua di Genova

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Acqua di Genova 1853 Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with lavender and woods in a classic style. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange keep the opening bright and crisp. In the heart, lavender, neroli, rose and pepper bring a floral and spicy side, giving it a fougère and chypre feel. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Lanvin Lanvin for Men and Rochas Eau de Rochas have a close profile.

Couture!

7.6

Moschino · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Couture! is a feminine scent that sets citrus freshness against a sweet vanilla base, with a floral, gourmand streak; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and also suits evenings and the office. It opens fresh and lightly spicy with mandarin orange, pepper and bergamot. In the heart, pomegranate blossom, jasmine and poppy add a soft floral note. In the base, vanilla, cedar and benzoin turn it sweet, woody and powdery.

Sünde

6.9

Babylon Berlin · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Babylon Berlin Sünde is a sweet, resinous women's perfume where spice and wood lead, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pepper and saffron, which give a dry, spicy edge. In the heart, labdanum and myrrh pull the scent towards a resinous, powdery warmth. The base of frankincense, benzoin and opoponax softens the sweetness into an oriental ground, while the fruity side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out, though it also works for daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Kilian Sweet Redemption The End and Amouage Overture Woman have a close profile.

CP Raspberry

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud CP Raspberry is a sweet, floral unisex oud that most voters place in spring and fall, for leisure time and evenings. Raspberry and peach give it a fruity sweetness, while rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang form a floral base. Under that, Indian oud, frankincense and Mysore sandalwood add a woody, resinous depth, with ginger and pepper bringing spice. Creamy and animalic tones run through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters call it masculine, though many find it feminine. Winter and summer get votes too, but it leans towards the cooler seasons and evenings. Ensar Oud Crime & Punishment (Pure Parfum) and Ensar Oud Tonkin Musk have a close profile.

Stance

6.0

Jaguar · 2018

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jaguar Stance is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of apple and cardamom with the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. The top is apple, cardamom, pepper, nutmeg and mandarin orange, so it starts fruity and fresh with spice close behind. Cashmere wood, vetiver and patchouli build a woody frame in the heart. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and moss sweetens it into a gourmand, oriental feel, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer not far behind. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. Nikos Sculpture Homme God's Night and Gisada Ambassador for Men have a close profile.

Roohy Tehebak

7.4

Rasasi · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Roohy Tehebak is a women's perfume that moves from a floral, fruity opening into a sweet, spicy and smoky base. The top notes of lily, gardenia, mandarin orange and orange give a bright floral-citrus start. In the heart, peach meets labdanum and frankincense, with pepper adding spice. The base of sandalwood, amber, patchouli and smoky notes turns it woody, resinous and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions it leans towards. Most voters find it feminine.

Series 6: Synthetic - Soda

7.1

Comme des Garçons · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Comme des Garçons Series 6: Synthetic - Soda is a unisex fragrance that smells fresh and citrusy, with a synthetic, fizzy-drink feel. Lime and ginger lead, with a little pepper adding spice. Aquatic and fruity touches soften the mix, so it reads light, crisp and slightly sharp rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring; daily wear and leisure lead, with sport and office also in the mix. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Douglas Energising Ginger & Lime and Azzaro Wanted Tonic have a close profile.

New Bond St.

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bond No. 9 New Bond St. is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a woody, spicy depth, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with bergamot, pepper and lily of the valley. Ivory Coast cocoa absolute, coffee bean and chestnut at the heart give it a sweet, creamy, gourmand feel. Leatherwood, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla then dry down into a woody, smoky warmth.

Tobacco Vanil

7.6

Niche 4 All · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Niche 4 All Tobacco Vanil is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around tobacco, vanilla and cinnamon. It opens with cinnamon and pepper for a spicy warmth. The heart holds tobacco, frankincense and osmanthus, where the resinous, smoky side takes over. In the base, musk, vanilla and cedarwood sweeten and soften it, leaving a gourmand, oriental feel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. Night outs and evenings lead, with leisure and business also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Maison Alhambra Hercules and Autobiography Supreme Gold 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.

Bonfire Whisper

6.5

ASMR Fragrances · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

ASMR Fragrances Bonfire Whisper is a woody, spicy unisex scent that sets the bite of pepper and chili against the smoky warmth of cedarwood and cade juniper. The top notes are pepper, chili and elemi resin, so it opens sharp and spicy. In the heart, moss, cashmere wood and bark move it towards a dry, slightly green woodiness. In the base, cedarwood and cade juniper keep the smoky feel going while ambergris softens it. A resinous, synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine to most, though a good share find it feminine. Tom Ford Black Lacquer and Comme des Garçons Blackpepper have a close profile.