The Perfume Library

La Capitale

8.2

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff La Capitale is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. Night out and evening lead the occasions, while business wear comes last. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though many call it modern and a fair share find it masculine. It opens with caramel, peach and strawberry for a sweet, fruity start, with labdanum adding a resinous depth. The heart turns floral and spicy with rose, ginger and Persian saffron, while amber and leather bring a leathery, oriental edge. It dries down to a creamy, warm gourmand finish of benzoin, oud and Bourbon vanilla.

1888

8.2

Casamorati · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Casamorati 1888 is a floral-oriental men's fragrance that sets the spice of saffron and carnation against sweet neroli and warm sandalwood. It opens with Persian saffron, carnation, coriander and green pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Moroccan neroli and Indonesian ylang-ylang bring a soft floral heart, and Mysore sandalwood, patchouli and amber settle the scent onto a woody, sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Boadicea the Victorious Ardent and Xerjoff Fars have a close profile.

Gao

7.0

Xerjoff · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Xerjoff Gao is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening or on a night out. Though unisex, over half of voters find it masculine. It opens with Persian and Spanish saffron, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Gurjum balsam, nagarmotha and juniper berry build a resinous, earthy core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, white oud and amber holds together the woody, animalic and leathery tones. Xerjoff Hayat and Headspace Styrax have a close profile.

Suède et Safran

7.8

Nishane · 2014

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Suède et Safran is a spicy, smoky, leathery unisex scent built around Persian saffron, suede and leather. The top holds Indian ambrette seed and Persian saffron. Suede and ginger sit in the heart, and leather with musk forms the base. Synthetic, spicy and woody accords lead, with an oriental, smoky feel and a leathery thread running through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly in the evening and for nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is sold as unisex. Marco Serussi MS Oud and Montale Greyland have a close profile.

Ruby

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Ruby is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, with floral and spicy sides resting on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and red frangipani give it a floral warmth, while Ceylonese cinnamon, clove and Persian saffron sharpen that warmth with spice. Bourbon vanilla and rum sweeten it and add a creamy softness, and oud, sandalwood and ambergris build a smoky, woody, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Character votes favour masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris and L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer Extrême have a close profile.

Hayat

7.3

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Hayat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on Persian saffron, bitter orange and lavender and settles into patchouli and oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, bitter orange and lavender. Amber, cinnamon and cardamom bring spicy warmth to the heart. The base of patchouli, oud and cedar turns earthy, smoky and leathery over a resinous, sweet, woody core. Luxor and Empiryan have a close profile.

Oud

7.9

John Varvatos · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Oud is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. Most see it as masculine, with a classic side too. It opens dry and slightly green with juniper berry, tobacco and clary sage. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom bring the spice, softened by rose and jasmine. The base of oud, myrrh, frankincense, black leather and amber settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. The smoky, leathery edge stays present throughout.

Sublime

7.2

Giardino Benessere · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giardino Benessere Sublime is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with sweet fruity touches, settling between sweet and woody. It opens with Sicilian neroli, dog rose, Italian peach blossom and blackcurrant, while Chilenean pepper adds a light touch of spice to the floral-fruity start. In the heart, iris, magnolia and violet bring a powdery softness, with saffron and cedar wood adding warmth. The base rests on sandalwood, patchouli, musk and ambergris, giving it a woody, creamy foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and business use are not far behind. Voters read it as more feminine, yet it stays unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Leo and Trudon Elae have a close profile.

So Amber

7.2

Montale · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale So Amber is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that pairs sandalwood, Moroccan rose and vanilla with raspberry and Persian saffron. The scent reads as one whole rather than in stages: a floral, fruity sweetness comes first, with the warm spice of saffron and the woodiness of sandalwood behind it. White musk and ambergris soften the sweetness and settle it on an oriental base, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans somewhat feminine, though some voters find it masculine. Montale Pure Love and Mancera Instant Crush have a close profile.

Nanban

7.5

Arquiste · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Arquiste Nanban pairs black tea, saffron and Malabar pepper with myrrh, coffee absolute and Spanish leather, a spicy, woody, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with black tea and Chinese osmanthus alongside the warm spice of saffron and pepper. In the heart, myrrh, coffee absolute and leather come forward, with sandalwood softening them. The base of styrax and frankincense leaves a resinous, smoky, slightly animal warmth. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and winter dominate the season votes, and evening, leisure and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though it is classed as unisex. Hamdani and Gritti Florian have a close profile.

Rose & Dragon

7.4

Carner · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carner Rose & Dragon is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that sets Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose absolute against honey and Persian saffron. It opens with cumin, cinnamon leaf and woodland strawberry, so spice and fruit sit side by side. In the heart the roses soften with honey and Ethiopian frankincense, and the floral side turns resinous and warm. The base of labdanum, amber and leather leaves an animal, leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. Calaj Love Toxin and Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious have a close profile.

Sources d'Origine - Cuir Éternel

7.3

Jardin de France · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jardin de France Sources d'Origine - Cuir Éternel is a leathery, smoky and sweet unisex scent built around Russian leather, Laotian oud and gaiac wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with Egyptian neroli and jasmine sambac absolute, a bright floral touch. The heart brings nagarmotha, Persian saffron and Russian leather, spicy and animalic. In the base, gaiac wood and Laotian oud give a woody, smoky floor, softened by creamy, sweet Bourbon vanilla.

Sapphire

8.2

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nebiru Parfvms Sapphire is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus and florals with the warm, smoky depth of oud, sandalwood and saffron. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent moves as a single whole. Italian bergamot and blood orange carry the citrus freshness, while white rose and the blue lotus add a soft floral side. Tahitian vanilla brings a creamy sweetness, and Indonesian and Thai oud with sandalwood build a woody, resinous, faintly smoky foundation. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It leans a little more masculine, though many also read it as feminine. Nebiru Parfvms Purple Soda and Nebiru Parfvms Ruby have a close profile.

Aurum d'Angkhor

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Aurum d'Angkhor is a unisex perfume best suited to evenings and the cooler months of autumn and winter: a sweet, spicy oriental wrapped in honey, tobacco and resin. It opens with saffron, Jasminum auriculatum absolute and Persian rose otto. In the heart, honey absolute, henna, tobacco and orange blossom come forward; in the base, beeswax, labdanum, oud and sandalwood push it towards a woody, resinous, faintly smoky place. The floral side sits on a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evening or a night out. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share read it as feminine. Those after a close profile could look at Sultan Pasha Attars Tabacaurum and Dior Oud Ispahan.

Khaan

7.6

Katana · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Katana Khaan opens fresh and citrusy before turning floral, spicy and oriental; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. Pink lotus and Italian green mandarin orange give it a bright start. At the heart, Turkish damask rose, Saudi Arabian taif rose, Persian saffron and Himalayan jasmine lead, and the floral, sweet side takes over. Cambodian oud and Siberian deer musk leave a woody, creamy, faintly animal trail at the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Levent La Bohème and Xerjoff CoExistence have a close profile.

L'Heure D'Or

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars L'Heure D'Or is a dense unisex scent of sweet, spicy and animalic tones that suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for evening and night-time wear, with leisure close behind, while business settings get the fewest votes. It sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian lemon and spices, with honeysuckle and Bulgarian rose adding a floral edge. The heart brings orange blossom, orris butter and tobacco. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, Siam benzoin and civet weigh in, and it settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque and Sultan Pasha Attars Nuit Persane have a close profile.

Majestic Saffron

7.4

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Majestic Saffron is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built around Persian saffron, cardamom and oud; it has been discontinued. It opens with cardamom, cinnamon leaf, Persian saffron, lavender and bitter orange, where citrus and fresh accents lighten the spice. The heart adds nagarmotha, patchouli, geranium and three ouds (Laotian, Thai, Indian), giving an earthy, resinous depth. The base settles into sandalwood, cashmere wood, amber and musk, warm, sweet and slightly leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, evening and nights out draw equal support. It leans masculine in the votes, though a good share call it feminine. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur The Royal Saffron and Sospiro Tenore have a close profile.

Basmati Rose

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Basmati Rose is a unisex scent that pairs rose absolute with honey absolute, saffron and sandalwood, leaning floral and gourmand. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick autumn and spring, winter follows close behind, and summer sits at the back. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes on masculine and feminine are almost evenly split. Rose absolute, honey absolute and Persian saffron come forward, while basmati rice sets a creamy, gourmand base. Star anise and black caraway add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense give it a woody, resinous depth. Tonka bean and benzoin sweeten it further.

Leather Forever

7.5

De Gabor

Spicy · Woody · Animal

De Gabor Leather Forever is a dark unisex scent with a leathery, smoky and animalic character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while daytime and summer wear are rare. It opens with cinnamon, Persian saffron and black truffle alongside leather, with rosebud softening the spicy edge. In the heart, patchouli, vetiver, oud and birch build a woody, earthy, smoky base. Castoreum, amber and vanilla then turn the drydown resinous, warm and slightly powdery. Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Tabacaurum

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Tabacaurum opens with Jasmine sambac, Persian saffron and tobacco, and reads as a floral, sweet and spicy unisex fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It can read as masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably in unisex territory. The opening is led by flowers, with jasmine, orange blossom, saffron and tobacco. In the heart, tuberose, osmanthus, ylang-ylang and Cambodian oud join in. The base of Burley tobacco, Indian oud, honey, benzoin and Mysore sandalwood settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth, with woody, oriental, animal and creamy touches. Sultan Pasha Attars Aurum d'Angkhor and Dixit & Zak Emperor's Court have a close profile.

Ruby Red

8.1

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Ruby Red is a floral and sweet unisex scent kept warm by spice, wood and resin, with a creamy texture. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads unisex, leaving a trail that works both up close and in a crowd. Blood orange and red mandarin meet cinnamon, clove and saffron. Ylang-ylang and red champaca build the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and myrrh carry it into a creamy, resinous warmth, with ambergris and civet adding depth.

Oud du Jour

7.7

Amouroud · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouroud Oud du Jour is a unisex scent that pairs oud and rose absolute with the sweetness of raspberry and plum. Pink pepper, Persian saffron and raspberry open with a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, rose absolute, frankincense, lily of the valley and plum bring out a floral, sweet side. Indonesian oud, patchouli and black amber dominate the base, settling into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Portrait of a Lady (Eau de Parfum) and Chambre Noire have a close profile.

Dewaniya

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya is a dense, oriental unisex scent where rose, spice and oud meet on a resinous, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it holds its place on skin and in the air for a long time. Few people have rated it, so these scores are a rough guide only. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, Persian saffron and absinth; in the heart, Damask rose, tobacco, honey and cocoa add a sweet, creamy warmth. In the base, Cambodian and Bengal oud, leather, myrrh and labdanum dominate, while sandalwood and musk soften the mix. Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère and Dewaniya Cœur have a close profile.

Strawmella Château

7.6

Monkoku · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monkoku Strawmella Château is a unisex gourmand that opens with caramel, strawberry and peach, then deepens with labdanum and benzoin. The top pairs caramel, peach and strawberry with labdanum, which adds a resinous weight to the sweetness. In the heart, rose, ginger and Persian saffron give a spicy floral note, with leather and amber keeping it warm underneath. The base of benzoin, oud and Bourbon vanilla dries down sweet, woody and resinous. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, and they also rate its value for money well. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Xerjoff La Capitale and Scentiments Caramel Capital have a close profile.