The Perfume Library

Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]

7.1

Clean · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux

7.6

Kilian · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux is a dark, smoky masculine scent led by leather, rum and vetiver, sharpened by jasmine and pepper. The scent moves as a single piece: leather and rum weigh heaviest, vetiver lays an earthy ground, and jasmine adds a soft floral note. Bergamot and pepper balance coolness against heat; spicy, resinous and animal tones deepen the shadowy mood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is placed mostly in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Initio Divine Attraction and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Trono

8.5

MAD Parfumeur

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

MAD Parfumeur Trono is a unisex scent that links the brightness of mandarin orange, lavender and apple to the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens fruity, with mandarin orange, bergamot and apple, while lavender pulls it slightly towards the herbal. In the heart, jasmine, geranium and violet add a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli settles into a creamy, sweet, woody ground, with cardamom and pepper keeping the spice fine. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also works for daily and office wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Détour Noir and Parfums de Marly Layton have a close profile.

Relique d'Amour (2012)

7.7

Oriza L. Legrand · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriza L. Legrand Relique d'Amour (2012) is a unisex scent with a green, resinous and smoky character, leaning towards leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits leisure and daytime wear more than evenings or the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with maritime pine and leaves, fresh and green. At the heart, myrrh, frankincense and elemi resin build a smoky, resinous core, while white lily and pepper add a floral and spicy edge. The base of blond woods, musk and moss leaves an earthy, woody finish.

Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante

7.7

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante is a fresh, citrusy and spicy scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright, crisp start, while ginger and pepper add a sharp, spicy edge. Rose softens the floral side, and cedar with white musk leaves a green, clean base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It is seen as feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Guerlain Rouge Bonheur and Origins Ginger Essence have a close profile.

Rosa Nobile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Acqua di Parma · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery flower heart and a clearly feminine character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close and easy to wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Over half of those voting call it feminine. Sicilian mandarin orange, pepper and Calabrian bergamot open it bright and lightly spicy. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley, violet and Rosa centifolia absolute bring a green, powdery floral note. Ambergris, musk and Virginia cedar soften it into a woody base.

Reptile (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Celine · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Celine Reptile Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent led by leather and cedar, with a green, spicy edge, and it suits fall and winter best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind and summer chosen less often. Leisure, evening and business settings get similar weight. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. As a whole it sits in a leathery, woody register. Leather and cedar come forward, tree moss adds a green coolness and pepper a spicy bite. Musk softens them, while the powdery and creamy accords and a light sweetness round off the edges.

Opus VI

8.1

Amouage · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus VI is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that opens with pepper, laurel and frankincense and deepens into patchouli, sandalwood and gum rockrose; it has been discontinued. The opening is sharp with pepper and laurel, with frankincense adding a resinous edge. In the heart, silk vine, nagarmotha and patchouli lay down an earthy base. In the base, sandalwood and gum rockrose bring sweetness and woody warmth, and an oriental, smoky side runs through it. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Versace Versace pour Homme Oud Noir have a close profile.

Euphoria Men (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Calvin Klein · 2006

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême

7.7

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and suits evenings and nights out best. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead, while leisure and daily wear follow. It doesn't read clearly feminine or masculine; the two views sit close together. It opens on cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and mace, so the spice comes first. Indonesian patchouli and Turkish rose form the heart, with benzoin, tonka bean, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla underneath. The result is a floral, powdery, resinous and gourmand warmth, softened by musk at the base.

Lanvin L'Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Lanvin · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Lanvin L'Homme Sport Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, sport and leisure. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain for a citrus lift, with pepper adding a light spice. Lavender and sage bring a green freshness in the heart, and moss, musk and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear, and it can pass in an office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu and Armaf Aura Fresh have a close profile.

I Love New York for All

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for All is a unisex scent built around coffee bean, cocoa and chestnut, with a floral, gourmand character kept in check by spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, bergamot and lily of the valley, then moves into a sweet, gourmand heart of coffee bean, cocoa and chestnut. The base of patchouli, rum, vanilla, leather and sandalwood adds a woody, leathery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly level, so it reads as genuinely in between. Bond No. 9 New Bond St. and Serge Lutens Santal majuscule have a close profile.

Omnia

7.6

Bvlgari · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bvlgari Omnia is a powdery oriental for women that wraps a floral core in sweet, spicy and gourmand tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, saffron, pepper and ginger, bright and spiced. In the heart, nutmeg, masala chai, clove and cinnamon carry the spice on, softened by lotus and almond. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and white chocolate sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It is worn by day and in the evening alike, and over half of voters read it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Velorum and Givenchy Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2019)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfum Sacré (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Caron · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Parfum Sacré suits fall and winter evenings, a sweet, spicy and resinous feminine scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. The top opens spicy with pepper, cardamom, clove and cinnamon, while lemon and coriander lighten it slightly. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, rose and orange blossom. In the base, vanilla, myrrh and amber leave a sweet, powdery, smoky warmth. Caron Parfum Sacré (2013) and Calvin Klein Obsession have a close profile.

Nuit de Tubéreuse

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Nuit de Tubéreuse is a spicy-sweet floral built around tuberose, ylang-ylang and rose, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out; the majority find it feminine. It opens with pepper, pink pepper, cardamom and mandarin orange for a spiced brightness. The heart softens with tuberose and ylang-ylang, joined by mango and orange blossom. Benzoin, sandalwood and musk in the base settle it into a woody, sweet, powdery finish. Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda and Givenchy Amarige have a close profile.

Méchant Loup

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1997

Fresh · Green · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Méchant Loup is a masculine scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into something sweet, gourmand and woody; it leans towards autumn and relaxed hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following and summer trailing. Leisure, evening and daily wear come first. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Pepper and liquorice lead. Hazelnut, chestnut and hazelnut wood soften the heart into a sweet, nutty warmth. The base of myrrh, tonka bean, cedarwood, gaiac wood and honey dries down resinous and earthy.

Oxygène

7.3

Lanvin · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lanvin Oxygène is a fresh, aquatic floral with a sweet, powdery and faintly creamy softness, suited to everyday wear, and it has been discontinued. Pepper and bergamot open it clean and lightly spicy. In the heart, gardenia, rose and milk add a soft floral note. Iris, musk and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. It mostly reads feminine. Moresque Regina di Fiori and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew have a close profile.

The Afternoon of a Faun

7.4

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2012

Floral · Green · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange The Afternoon of a Faun is a unisex chypre built around jasmine, cinnamon and benzoin, with a floral, spicy and resinous character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and daily use. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it moves easily between the two. Jasmine and rose form a floral base, with iris adding a soft, powdery edge. Cinnamon and pepper bring spicy warmth, while benzoin, Namibian myrrh and frankincense give it a resinous depth. Leather, moss and immortelle add earthy, green and leathery dryness throughout, and bergamot lifts the dense mix slightly.

Baz

8.5

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Baz is a dense, oriental unisex scent that pairs floral, sweet and spicy tones with leather, oud and balsams. Clove, cinnamon, saffron and black pepper give the top a spicy start, while leather, rose and jasmine form a floral, leathery heart. The base settles into Indian oud, amber, vanilla and myrrh, resinous, smoky and slightly animalic in warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out far more than summer or the office. It reads masculine to most voters, though it is made for anyone. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (Parfum) have a close profile.

Spice Must Flow

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent with a warm, dense and slightly smoky character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with pepper, cardamom and gingerbread, so sweetness arrives together with spice. In the heart, cinnamon, Turkish rose absolute and saffron lead, with the rose softening the spice. The base of fir balsam, patchouli and frankincense sets a woody, resinous ground.

Theorema (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Fendi · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Theorema Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, pepper, citrus fruits and cardamom side by side. Towards the heart, carnation, cinnamon and rose carry a spicy warmth. In the dry-down, Siam benzoin, patchouli and amber come forward, leaving a powdery, resinous, woody finish. Moschino Moschino and Ungaro (1977) Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Erotique

6.8

Dita von Teese · 2013

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Dita von Teese Erotique is a smoky, leathery women's fragrance with a spicy edge, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with rose, pepper and coriander, where the floral side is sharpened by spice. In the heart, leather sits beside Bulgarian rose, and the base of gaiac wood, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk builds a woody, resinous, animal ground. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. Guerlain Cuir Intense and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

The Odd Fellow's Bouquet

7.7

Atkinsons · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons The Odd Fellow's Bouquet is a spicy, woody masculine scent that sets ginger and pepper against dark tobacco and sweet benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes third and summer trails far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also gets worn at leisure, while the office is a rare choice. It is classed as masculine, though some voters read it as feminine. Ginger and pepper give the spice at the start. In the heart, dark tobacco and heliotrope bring a sweet, slightly powdery softness. The base of benzoin and labdanum settles into a resinous, gourmand, faintly smoky warmth.