The Perfume Library

Hala

8.0

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lattafa Pride Hala is a unisex scent that moves from a spicy opening of nutmeg and pepper into a woody, resinous core of amber, cedarwood and frankincense. The top notes are nutmeg and pepper, the heart holds amber and cedarwood, and labdanum and frankincense sit in the base. The spice starts dry and sharp, then the scent settles into an oriental, earthy and slightly smoky resin. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Robert Piguet Casbah.

Cities Collection - Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu

6.9

Zara · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Cities Collection - Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, pepper and nutmeg. Mandarin orange meets pepper and nutmeg at the top, so the citrus freshness carries a spicy edge. The heart holds Provençal lavender, ylang-ylang and leather. Marine notes, coumarin and amber sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground, with a fruity and slightly synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and sport lead the occasions, with business use too. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Zara Man Blue Spirit and Diesel Only the Brave (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Hunter Killer

8.1

Armaf · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Armaf Hunter Killer is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon and saffron alongside the fruity freshness of green apple. Lavender, jasmine and patchouli form the heart, and it dries down to tobacco, vanilla and amber, sweet and smoky. Mancera Red Tobacco and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Magnetism for Men (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Escada · 2004

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Escada Magnetism for Men Eau de Toilette is a spicy, woody men's scent led by amber, sandalwood and saffron, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. About half of the votes call its character masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: amber, sandalwood and cedar form a woody base, with saffron, pepper and pepper tree adding spice. Vanilla and tolu balm bring sweetness, softened by leather and musk. The accords add a fruity touch, an oriental warmth and a powdery finish.

Dark Aoud / Woody Oud

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud / Woody Oud is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around pepper, oud and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Around half of voters read it as masculine. Pepper, cardamom and rosewood open it with a warm, spicy edge. In the heart, vetiver, oud and sandalwood lay down a woody, earthy base. Ambergris, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the dry-down, and the sweet, oriental warmth sits behind the wood.

Gréasque (Extrait de Parfum)

7.0

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Gréasque Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for relaxed daily wear. The top opens with basil, blackcurrant, pepper and Italian bergamot, a citrusy brightness with a green edge. In the heart, clove, galbanum and peppermint push that freshness in a sharper, spicier direction. The base settles on Virginia cedar and Haitian vetiver, a woody footing softened a little by caramel and violet. Voters find both longevity and sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Clive Christian 1872 Basil have a close profile.

Zara Man Silver (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Zara Man Silver Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that voters place mostly in spring and summer. It opens with pepper, lavender, lemon and green notes, and the citrus and aquatic accords give it a cool, clean feel. Jasmine, cardamom and orange blossom soften that freshness in the heart. The base of vanilla, patchouli and cedarwood leaves a sweet, woody floor underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office, while evening and night-out use are rare. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Vision Sport and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Bana Banana

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Bana Banana is a unisex scent that sets banana flower, iris and jasmine against the green, spicy freshness of pepper and violet leaf; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, green and lightly spicy with pepper, mace and violet leaf. In the heart, iris, jasmine and banana flower add a soft, floral and powdery feel, with the fruity sweetness staying in the background. The base of amber, tonka bean and musk settles into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Gallagher Fragrances Tonkazure and Goutal Eau de Charlotte have a close profile.

Jewel for Him

7.5

M. Micallef · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

M. Micallef Jewel for Him is a men's fragrance that opens with a fresh, green citrus brightness and settles into a spicy, woody, resinous character. Pink pepper, grapefruit and bergamot give a bright, peppery opening, with cardamom and pepper sharpening it. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood pull the scent onto an earthy, woody footing. The base of benzoin, frankincense, musk and moss leaves a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. It leans towards business and daily wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine. Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette has a close profile.

La Nuit (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Rabanne · 1985

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Rabanne La Nuit Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy and woody chypre that sets the brightness of myrtle and lemon against civet, oakmoss and leather; it has been discontinued and is a women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. In the character votes, feminine and classic lead. The top opens fresh and spicy with myrtle, artemisia, lemon, cardamom and bergamot. In the heart, pepper, jasmine, rose and peach add a soft floral note. The base of civet, oakmoss, cedarwood, leather and patchouli turns it animalic, leathery and woody. Rochas Femme and Daniel Hechter Caractère have a close profile.

Effect

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Effect is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on rum, pepper and cinnamon and settles into a soft base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but it sits comfortably on anyone. The opening is a warm, slightly sharp spice of rum, pepper and cinnamon. Plum and balsamic notes bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. In the base, sandalwood, woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber come forward and dry down into a gourmand, oriental warmth.

Balmain de Balmain (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Balmain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Balmain de Balmain Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre for women, pairing galbanum and bergamot with an iris and rose heart over vetiver and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It opens with galbanum, bergamot and pepper, and the currant bud sharpens that green, slightly spicy start. Iris, rose and jasmine bring a soft floral middle. It settles onto a dry, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It is called feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 and Molyneux Quartz have a close profile.

Modest Une pour Homme

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Modest Une pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and the warmer months of spring and summer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. It suits daily, leisure and business settings, and reads as masculine and modern. It opens with lavender, Calabrian bergamot and pepper for a fresh, citrus start. Elemi resin, pink pepper and geranium add a spicy heart, and vetiver, ambroxan and patchouli settle into a woody base. Fruity and synthetic accords run alongside. Its profile is close to Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and French Avenue Zenith Blue.

Byblos (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Byblos · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byblos by Byblos is a fresh, green fragrance for women that opens on fruity citrus notes of mandarin orange, pineapple and peach before moving into a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is led by mandarin orange, pineapple, peach and grapefruit, with bergamot and blackcurrant adding a tart edge to the fruit. In the heart, gardenia, iris, rose and ylang-ylang form a rounded floral core, and musk, vetiver and pepper settle the base into a green, lightly spicy finish. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and mildly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and nights out the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Amours du Taj Mahal and Charles Jourdan Individuelle have a close profile.

Cara Mia

7.3

Aigner · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Aigner Cara Mia is a feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral core with sweet, spicy and powdery tones, and it suits daytime and workdays best. Cara Mia wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, while winter and summer trail behind. It is chosen mostly for daily wear, business and leisure. Voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of pepper, mandarin orange, coriander and bergamot open fresh with a light spice. In the heart, iris, jasmine and peach bring a floral, fruity softness. At the base, patchouli, frankincense, labdanum and Kashmiri musk settle it onto a woody, creamy, slightly smoky ground. Roja Parfums Beguiled and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Bois de Turquie have a close profile.

Vierges et Toreros

6.7

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange Vierges et Toreros is a unisex scent that sets a sweet floral heart against pepper, leather and smoky wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, pepper and cardamom, a bright citrus edge sharpened by spice. Ylang-ylang and tuberose make up the floral, sweet heart. Vetiver, leather and patchouli sit underneath, leaving a woody, leathery, slightly animal trail with a synthetic tone running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and leisure and evening wear lead, with night out close behind. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine than feminine.

LP No.9 for Men

7.3

Penhaligon's · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Penhaligon's LP No.9 for Men is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens fresh with mandarin orange, bergamot and rosewood, then settles into a floral, spicy and sweet character. The top notes are mandarin orange, rosewood and bergamot, giving a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, iris, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a floral, powdery side, while nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and clove bring spice. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens it into a warm, gourmand, oriental finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Rochas Tocade and Dior Dune have a close profile.

Sir Santal

7.8

Birkholz · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Birkholz Sir Santal is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter best. It opens with warm cardamom and pepper, then leather and orris root give the heart a dry, leathery spine. The base settles into sandalwood, amber and benzoin, a creamy, resinous sweetness softened by musk. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure time; half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears comfortably on anyone. Maison Asrar III Thriller and Commodity Gold have a close profile.

Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême

7.6

Bvlgari · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert Extrême is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that has been discontinued, with a light, clean character suited to everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. The top opens with bergamot, orange blossom, pepper and coriander, so citrus and spice arrive together. Jasmine, rose and cardamom in the heart add a soft floral touch. Green tea in the base leaves it clean and green.

Roi Sans Equipage (Extrait de Parfum)

8.8

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Roi Sans Equipage Extrait de Parfum is a classic-leaning masculine scent that joins a fresh, green opening to the warmth of leather, tobacco and amber. It opens with bergamot, pepper and clary sage, fresh and spicy. In the heart, jasmine, patchouli and tobacco lead, the floral side resting on an earthy, resinous ground. The base of woody notes, leather and amber dries down warm and leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, business and evening wear all suit it. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur King Louis and The Dua Brand The Lonely King.

Jette (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Jette Joop · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jette Joop Jette Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening of pear and coriander against a powdery floral heart of rose and iris; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, coriander and pear, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and iris give a floral, powdery line. Tonka bean sweetens the base, while musk and cedar rest it on a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It is largely seen as feminine. BK Perfumes Juliette and Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo have a close profile.

Cologne Bigarade

7.5

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Bigarade is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans green and floral and suits the warmer months and easy daily wear. It has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light veil. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most are leisure, daily wear and the office. It sits between masculine and feminine without leaning hard either way. Bitter orange and aldehydes give it a bright start. Cardamom and pepper add a light spice, while rose and hay soften the floral and green sides. The overall impression is a clean, dry citrus cologne that doesn't try to be heavy. Bigarade Concentrée and Harry Lehmann Springfield have a close profile.

Spicy Road

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Une Nuit Nomade Spicy Road is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character on a woody, smoky base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters mostly read it as masculine, but a fair share call it feminine. It opens with pepper and clove leaf, then vanilla and incense soften and sweeten the heart. The base builds a woody frame from Georgywood®, Akigalawood® and cedarwood. Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam and Dior Bois Talisman have a close profile.

Bacio Immortale (2019) (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Argos · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Argos Bacio Immortale is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and raspberry with a warm, sweet base of leather, oud and vanilla. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters favour spring and autumn, with winter close behind and summer well back. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine. The top opens with bergamot, lemon and raspberry, bright and slightly tart, with pepper adding a spicy edge. In the heart, pink pepper, violet and jasmine bring a floral softness while leather makes itself felt. The base lets vanilla's sweetness merge with oud, birch and musk into a leathery, woody warmth.