The Perfume Library

Maroquin

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Maroquin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens with saffron, black pepper and bergamot and settles on frankincense, tobacco and leather. The opening carries saffron, black pepper and bergamot, pairing citrus with spice. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Virginia tobacco and iris come forward; in the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and leathery notes give it a sweet, smoky and earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Rose Nacrée du Désert

7.9

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Rose Nacrée du Désert pairs Persian rose with saffron, patchouli and oud in a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out; the office is the least likely setting. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is unisex, though more voters read it as feminine than masculine, and a fair share still call it masculine. It opens with Persian rose, saffron and patchouli. In the heart, cardamom, turmeric, oud and cedarwood make it woody and earthy. The base of myrrh and benzoin settles into a resinous, sweet and powdery warmth.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with Murcott mandarin, bergamot, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, a bright spiced start. The heart is led by Somalian myrrh with Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine, while frankincense and elemi resin give the flowers a resinous depth. In the base, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it, with woody and smoky tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure are the most mentioned occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Annette Neuffer Avicenna and Avicenna White Rose & Oud have a close profile.

Avicenna White Rose & Oud

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna White Rose & Oud is a floral and sweet rose set against spice, oud and resins, a woody, oriental unisex scent. It opens with the brightness of petitgrain, bergamot and Murcott mandarin, warmed by ginger, cinnamon and saffron. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and Egyptian jasmine lead, while frankincense and tuberose deepen the floral layer. The base of Assam oud, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum leaves a sweet, resinous warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though a sizeable share call it masculine. Avicenna and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica share a close profile.

Per Fumum: A Sanctified Rose

8.1

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: A Sanctified Rose is a unisex scent that sets rose, resin and spice inside a sweet, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings, leisure and nights out the leading occasions. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; both get an equal share of votes. It opens with Indian bay leaf, frankincense, elemi resin and black pepper, a spiced, resinous start. In the heart, Turkish rose and Persian rose are softened by labdanum and orris root. The base of Peru balsam, Bourbon vanilla, oud and Indian sandalwood leaves an earthy, sweet warmth. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Annette Neuffer Avicenna Myrrha Mystica have a close profile.

Avicenna

7.7

Annette Neuffer · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Annette Neuffer Avicenna is a sweet, woody unisex scent in which roses and white flowers are wrapped in spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter for it, and it is chosen for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. The top opens with petitgrain, bergamot, cinnamon and saffron, with cardamom and ginger carrying the spice. In the heart, Turkish rose, Persian rose and tuberose lead, joined by frankincense and elemi resin. The base of labdanum, Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood sweetens it and settles into woody warmth.

Homeros (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Homeros is a spicy, smoky unisex perfume built around oud, ambergris and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, blue cypress and cedarwood alongside animalic civet and castoreum. In the heart, Persian rose, saffron, osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral softness. The base settles into oud, patchouli, cocoa and tobacco, which gives it an earthy, resinous and leathery character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, but it is a unisex perfume. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud Homeros: Saigon and Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen.

Indus

7.3

Ormonde Jayne · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ormonde Jayne Indus is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a sweet, spicy and creamy tone, leaning toward everyday wear from spring through autumn. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes spread across spring, fall and summer, with winter picked least. Leisure, daily wear and evenings out come up most. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. The top has blackcurrant bud, lychee and nutmeg, giving a fruity, spiced start. Egyptian geranium and Persian rose bring a floral weight in the heart. Incense, Indonesian patchouli, musk and Chinese plum in the base sweeten it and tie it into a creamy warmth.

Rosa Alba

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Annette Neuffer Rosa Alba is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that pairs a bright citrus opening with a floral rose heart. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and petitgrain, with pink pepper and Egyptian neroli adding a touch of spice and green. In the heart, Bulgarian Rosa alba, Persian rose and Moroccan rose soften alongside jasmine and orange blossom. The base rests on Hawaiian sandalwood, ambrette and beeswax absolute, leaving a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Annette Neuffer Honeysuckle Rose and Creed Jardin d'Amalfi have a close profile.

Ghaliya Rosarie

8.4

Elixir Attar

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Elixir Attar Ghaliya Rosarie is a dense, rose-led unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, and leans towards fall and spring. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night out, with fall and spring leading the seasons and winter close behind. It reads as unisex. Taif rose, Persian rose and Turkish rose form the core. Saffron and Indian oud add a spicy, woody depth, while Mysore sandalwood and Omani frankincense pull it towards the resinous and creamy. Himalayan deer musk and ambergris leave a sweet, powdery, slightly animal warmth. Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire IV and Faizal Privée Imperial Ghaliya have a close profile.

EO Red

8.2

Ensar Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud EO Red is a floral, spicy and woody unisex fragrance built around rose and oud notes; it has been discontinued. Persian rose, Omani rose and red rose make up the floral side, while Manipur oud and Papua oud add a woody, earthy depth. Spices bring warmth, and musk, Siberian musk and Mysore sandalwood soften the animal and oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and they place it in the evening or on a night out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Ensar Oud Eau de Rawda and Jogi Dum Musk have a close profile.

Virtuous

7.9

Boadicea the Victorious · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Virtuous is a unisex scent where saffron, oud and rose meet in a woody, resinous and faintly smoky setting. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter has a fair following too. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level. It opens on Indonesian saffron, with Cambodian oud and Persian rose in the heart. The base of Mysore sandalwood, Atlas cedar, cistus and musk gives it a woody, resinous footing. Fresh and green touches lighten the sweet, spicy side, and an animal note stays in the background. Ajmal Ambre Pimenté and Swiss Arabian Kalimat have a close profile.

Sillage Royal (2017)

7.4

Manos Gerakinis · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Manos Gerakinis Sillage Royal is a sweet, woody unisex scent that opens on cardamom, turmeric and saffron and deepens into smoke, oud and Persian rose. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening lead the occasions. It leans masculine in character, though it is unisex. Cardamom, turmeric and saffron give a spicy opening. In the heart, smoke, Persian rose and oud add a floral, smoky weight. Musk, amber, cedarwood and patchouli leave a sweet, resinous and earthy base.

J-Gris

8.1

Jinx · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jinx J-Gris is a men's fragrance led by fresh and citrus accords, resting on a floral, woody base, with an aquatic freshness softened by powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, with nearly all voters scoring them high, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with green mandarin orange, neroli, lemon and cubeb for a bright, lightly spiced citrus. In the heart, May rose, iris and linden blossom bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, ambergris, Indian oud, Mysore sandalwood and tonka bean close it with woody, creamy warmth. Perfumes with a close profile include Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo and Zara Acqua della Fontana.

Violet Sapphire

8.0

Boadicea the Victorious · 2018

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire is a floral, fruity unisex scent that opens with raspberry sorbet, peach and violet leaf. The top pairs raspberry sorbet and peach with violet leaf and passion fruit, giving a sweet, fruity start before Persian rose, jasmine sambac and magnolia bring in the floral heart. The base of musk, Cambodian oud, sandalwood, crystal amber and cashmere wood sets it on a woody, oriental ground, with aquatic and spicy touches along the way. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and The Dua Brand Purple Sapphire have a close profile.

Vallée des Roses

7.8

Parfum Prissana

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum Prissana Vallée des Roses is a sweet, spicy floral-oriental unisex scent that sets Persian rose and Damask rose against cinnamon, black pepper and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so little more can be said about when to wear it. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. The roses sit at the centre, with jasmine sambac rounding out the floral side. Cinnamon and black pepper bring spice, while vanilla and date add sweetness. Sandalwood, gaiac wood and oakmoss form a woody base, and myrrh and elemi resin give it a resinous warmth. Roja Parfums Aoud and M. Micallef Aoud have a close profile.

Desperado

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Desperado is a dry, dark unisex scent with a sweet, spicy core under woody, resinous, smoky and leathery layers; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and slightly green with cedar, bergamot, lemon and galbanum. In the heart, Cambodian oud, cocoa and patchouli bring an earthy weight, while orange blossom and Persian rose soften it with a floral sweetness. The base settles into a warm, resinous and woody finish of tolu balm, sandalwood and amber. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Its dark, woody, smoky build suits men and women alike. Gucci pour Homme and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Gardens of Firdaus

7.9

Ensar Oud · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Gardens of Firdaus is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and flowers and settles into a woody, resinous, smoky base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; the votes are few, but both ratings come out high. There is no season or occasion data, so the style does the guiding: with its rich build it suits those who like heavy, full-bodied scents, and it is not tied to either gender. Blood orange, yuzu, Sichuan pepper and cardamom give a bright, spiced opening. At the heart, mimosa, Taif rose and tuberose add a soft floral layer. In the base, Vietnamese oud, patchouli and tonka bean build a woody, sweet and smoky depth, softened by vanilla and saffron.

Private Blend: Currantfunk

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Ensar Oud Private Blend: Currantfunk is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity face against an oriental, animalic and smoky body. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: blackcurrant and sour cherry shape the fruity side, while Persian rose, jasmine and blue lotus carry the floral one. Vietnamese oud, frankincense and amber lay a woody, resinous and smoky depth underneath. Civet and castoreum add the animalic edge, and the sweet, gourmand accords soften it. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the vote counts are small, so treat that as a hint rather than a verdict. Its dense, characterful build suits cooler weather and evenings better. It has been discontinued. For a similar profile, look at Ensar Oud Private Blend: Jazzfunk and Serge Lutens Louve.

Rosa Animalica (Extrait de Parfum)

8.9

Elixir Attar

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Rosa Animalica Extrait de Parfum is a floral and oriental unisex scent that sets a sweet, powdery rose against an animalic warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so even a light application makes itself felt. It doesn't lean to one gender and reads comfortably on both women and men. Rose dominates: Taif rose, white rose, Bulgarian rose and Persian rose sit side by side, with jasmine and ylang-ylang adding a softer floral note. Honey and vanilla push it sweeter, while deer musk, civet and ambergris bring the animalic side. Patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, chypre-like base. Emanuel Ungaro Diva and Givenchy Ysatis have a close profile.

Fougère Rouge

9.0

Lost Tribe · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lost Tribe Fougère Rouge is a fresh, floral fougère that sets green, spicy and woody tones against a powdery softness, and it is worn as a unisex scent. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these impressions are not yet firm. The overall score is high despite the small sample. The top opens with rose, Persian rose, lavender and bergamot, joined by neroli and rose otto. In the heart, orange blossom, night-blooming jasmine, patchouli and oakmoss add a green, earthy depth to the floral core. Sandalwood, Malayan oud, Mongolian deer musk and thyme sit in the base. Lalique pour Homme Lion and Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal have a close profile.

Serafinas Rose

8.2

Wild Eden Natural Perfume · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Wild Eden Natural Perfume Serafinas Rose sets Damask rose, Persian rose and Southern magnolia over a warm base of honey and benzoin, a floral scent aimed at women. Corsican verbena and Sicilian orange open with a citrusy freshness. In the heart, the roses and rosewood lead while magnolia softens the floral core. The base of honey, Siam benzoin, ambrette seed and tolu balm sweetens everything, settling into a resinous, creamy finish with gourmand and spicy shades in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. elef. Golden Hours and Rayhaan Italia have a close profile.

Kuru Kawa

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ensar Oud Kuru Kawa is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent built around Papua oud, Turkish rose and cade juniper. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, so a light hand may be enough. It is unisex and has a dense, earthy character that will appeal to oud lovers. The top opens with cade juniper, black pepper and patchouli, while raspberry and blackcurrant soften that rough edge a little. In the heart, Turkish rose and Persian rose sit beside Papua oud and myrrh. The base of tonka bean, tobacco and cypriol settles into a dry, warm woodiness.

Lover

7.1

Argentum

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Argentum Lover is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity edge. Voters don't tie Lover to one setting: leisure, night out, business, evening and daily wear get nearly equal shares. As a unisex perfume, it is open to men and women alike. As a whole, it is built on the floral body of Persian rose and geranium. Raspberry brings a fruity sweetness, Madagascan pink pepper adds a light spice, and musk gives a powdery, creamy softness. The fresh side keeps the sweetness from turning heavy.