The Perfume Library

Matelda

7.7

Profumo di Firenze · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Profumo di Firenze Matelda opens with grapefruit and peach blossom and settles onto vanilla and tonka bean, a sweet, powdery floral that works for anyone. Grapefruit and peach blossom give the top a fruity freshness. In the heart, benzoin, violet, chamomile and Peru balsam soften the scent. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood leaves a creamy, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Monolab White Star and Maison Mataha Pêche Velours have a close profile.

Impresario

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Dua Brand Impresario is a green, powdery unisex chypre that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, while summer trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards masculine, though classic and feminine votes are also well represented. Citrus and floral notes open onto green, spicy and woody layers. Tarragon, oakmoss, tuberose and patchouli stand out, while leather, labdanum and benzoin add a resinous, animalic depth. The powdery side comes through in heliotrope and orris root. Roja Parfums Diaghilev and The Dua Brand Chypré X have a close profile.

Biagiotti Due Donna

6.4

Laura Biagiotti · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Donna is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear and the office. Mandarin orange and orange blossom bring a citrusy brightness that merges with jasmine, rose and magnolia into a floral bouquet. The fruity, sweet side is softened by the woody, lightly spicy and powdery warmth of amber, sandalwood and Peru balsam. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Valentino Very Valentino (Eau de Parfum) and Anfas Salam have a close profile.

Violet

7.2

Franck Boclet · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Franck Boclet Violet is a fresh, spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, pink pepper and violet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and daytime, business and leisure wear come up most often. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a good share call it feminine. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, nutmeg and black pepper, brightened by citrus notes. Violet and aromatic notes give the heart a floral, green side. Peru balsam, sandalwood and woods settle it into a woody, slightly smoky base.

Vanilla Smoke

6.8

Phlur · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Phlur Vanilla Smoke is a unisex scent that ties the smoky edge of birch and pink pepper to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with birch, pink pepper and bergamot, a slightly sharp, smoky start. In the heart, white cocoa, tonka bean, vanilla and cashmere soften it, and in the base Peru balsam, amber and frankincense lay down a warm, resinous floor. The overall feel is sweet and spicy, with woody and smoky tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the most common occasions, though leisure and daily wear fit too. Its value for money is rated high. Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Akro Glow have a close profile.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Starlit Mandarin & Honey

7.1

Jo Malone · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Jo Malone Starlit Mandarin & Honey is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, spicy warmth of mandarin and honey on a woody base. The top is mandarin orange, citron and star anise: the citrus opens fresh, and the anise adds a slightly spicy edge. In the heart, honey, hay and geranium bring the sweetness forward. Sweetgrass, coumarin and Peru balsam then soften it into a warm, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters point to leisure, daily wear and the office, with fewer picking evenings out. It reads as an easygoing scent that suits men and women alike.

Memento Mori

7.9

OM Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

OM Parfum Memento Mori is a sweet, spicy, woody-oriental unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Oud, Indian oud and myrrh dominate, with frankincense and elemi resin forming a resinous base. Cumin, cinnamon leaf and spices add warmth, while brandy and apricot soften the sweetness. It reads smoky, earthy and leathery, with rose staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it masculine. Dior Fahrenheit Absolute and Sospiro Aira have a close profile.

Trama

7.8

Simone Cosac

Fresh · Floral · Green

Simone Cosac Trama is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that puts black pepper, pink pepper and jasmine up front. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits work and daily wear as well as evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with the spicy freshness of black pepper and pink pepper, joined by green notes and lychee. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, Damask rose and peach add a soft floral, fruity side. As it dries down, patchouli, Virginia cedar and amber bring a woody, resinous warmth that turns sweeter.

Rose L'Orange

6.2

April Aromatics

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

April Aromatics Rose L'Orange is a fresh, lightly sweet feminine scent that sets citrus brightness against the soft floral side of rose. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. It suits leisure and daily wear most, though some also take it out in the evening or to the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, and a fair share call it classic. Italian mandarin orange, bitter orange and Tunisian neroli give it a bright citrus character. Turkish rose otto, Rosa centifolia and orange blossom carry the floral side, while Brazilian palmarosa adds a green touch and ylang-ylang a fruity softness. Bourbon vanilla and Peru balsam sweeten the blend and round it off with a powdery warmth.

Tigerwood: Terengganu

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Ensar Oud Tigerwood: Terengganu is a dark unisex scent that reads woody, spicy and smoky, with leathery and animalic edges. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and fills the air around the wearer. There are no votes on season or occasion, so only its heavy build can be described. Oud resin and Malayan oud lead, while black pepper and clove add a spicy bite and tobacco and patchouli bring an earthy depth. Cocoa, coffee and Bourbon vanilla soften that edge, and Peru balsam and black ambergris add a resinous warmth. The notes read as a single dense whole.

Purple Patchouli

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Purple Patchouli is a powdery, earthy unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions, with daily wear far behind. The top opens with orchid, green notes and citrus notes. Towards the heart, spices, leather and patchouli take over; in the base, vetiver, Peru balsam and amber settle it into a sweet, woody, oriental ground. Floral and fruity facets stay in the background. Empresa Patchouly Extreme and Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

White Duke

7.9

Moresque · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Moresque White Duke is a sweet, resinous men's fragrance built on frankincense, patchouli and benzoin. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot, clary sage and Egyptian geranium. The heart of amber, Peru balsam, opoponax and thyme pulls it into a spicy, smoky sweetness. The base of frankincense, patchouli and benzoin leaves a woody, resinous trail. Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud and Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan have a close profile.

Perfumista

7.4

Anatole Lebreton · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Anatole Lebreton Perfumista is a floral, fruity and spicy unisex scent that opens on pear, raspberry and plum and moves into patchouli and Bulgarian rose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in fall and spring, and pick it for evenings and nights out. Most voters call its character feminine, though a fair number find it classic. Pear, raspberry and plum give a sweet, juicy fruit opening. In the heart, Jasminum auriculatum and Bulgarian rose build a floral body, which patchouli darkens with an earthy, spicy tone. The base of musk, Peru balsam and Virginia cedar leaves it warm, powdery, resinous and woody.

Apurikotto Noir

6.6

Jinkoh Store · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jinkoh Store Apurikotto Noir is a unisex fragrance that opens with Malayan oud and bergamot, carries apricot and ambergris in the heart, and pairs a fresh, floral side with a sweet, woody base. At the start, Malayan oud sits beside bergamot. In the heart, apricot, Egyptian geranium, Chinese toon, ambergris and Burmese oud come forward. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, vanilla, Peru balsam and Siam benzoin sweeten and soften it. Fruity, spicy and powdery shades are noticeable in the accords, along with a synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. The rating from voters is a little above average. Boadicea the Victorious Adventuress and Nina Ricci Love In Paris have a close profile.

Aethereus

7.0

Bois 1920 · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Aethereus is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, setting citrus and flowers on a sweet vanilla base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, lemon and bergamot for citrus freshness, while coconut sorbet and bamboo add a green, fruity lightness. The heart brings tuberose, ylang-ylang and white rose, soft and floral. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood sweeten the scent and leave a woody, slightly powdery trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two. Ulrich Lang Anvers 2 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia have a close profile.

Spontaneous Generosity

7.6

State of Mind · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

State of Mind Spontaneous Generosity is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Assam tea, fig and tonka bean. It opens with Assam tea, fig and tonka bean, while benzoin, Peru balsam and coumarin give the heart a resinous, creamy warmth. Cherry, caramel and sandalwood sit underneath, and the overall impression is fruity, spicy and distinctly sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear. It reads more feminine than masculine, though some voters see it as masculine.

Velvet Desire

7.7

Dolce & Gabbana · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desire is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, green opening to a creamy, sweet bouquet of white flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings should be read with caution. Voters split almost evenly across the seasons: summer and spring lead, with autumn and winter close behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It opens with amaryllis, frangipani and white gardenia; the heart of Indian tuberose, orange blossom, champaca concrete and jasmine builds a dense floral core. In the base, Peru balsam, amber, Siam benzoin and vanilla sweeten it and carry it into a creamy warmth, with a spicy touch running through.

Rose Seljuke

7.9

Chopard · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chopard Rose Seljuke is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex fragrance that softens rose with vanilla and woods, and suits evenings and nights out best. Bulgarian damask rose and Comorian ylang-ylang form a floral frame, while Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean carry it into a sweet, creamy warmth. Australian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli add a woody, earthy base, and the overall feel is powdery and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share see it as classic or masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood and Louis Vuitton Fleur du Désert have a close profile.

Oshun

7.1

Calaj · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calaj Oshun is a spicy, woody women's fragrance where cinnamon, black pepper and blackcurrant lead into a floral heart and a tobacco-and-amber base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and name evenings, leisure and nights out. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine, so it leans both ways. It opens with lemon and pine for a fresh edge, while cinnamon and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, magnolia and rose bring the floral side, with clove alongside. The base of Peru balsam, tobacco, tonka bean and amber turns sweeter, resinous and slightly animal.

F'ing Cherry

7.5

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand F'ing Cherry is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, gourmand character against a smoky, leathery backdrop. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find its staying power strong. The sweet, spicy build points towards cooler weather and evenings, though there is no clear vote data on seasons. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between the two. As a whole, the scent rests on the sweetness of cherry liqueur. Vanilla, tonka bean and bitter almond push that sweetness in a gourmand direction, while Peru balsam adds a warm, spicy touch. Leather gives it a smoky depth, and rose, iris and lavender soften it with a powdery, floral veil.

Rise and Fall

7.5

Floraïku · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku Rise and Fall is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and evening wear, with a sweet, spicy character. It opens fresh and lightly citrusy with Madagascan ginger and lavender. In the heart, immortelle absolute and date add a floral, sweet softness. Peru balsam and vanilla CO2 settle into a creamy, warm base. Longevity is rated good, and so is sillage. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring. Leisure and evening wear come up most often. Voters lean slightly feminine on character, though the scent is unisex. Chloé Lavanda and Xerjoff Nero70 have a close profile.

Dream Woods

7.6

Galleria Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galleria Parfums Dream Woods is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of ginger, juniper berry and bergamot with a sweet, woody base of patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure and night out are the most mentioned occasions. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine and suits both daytime and evening wear. The top notes of ginger, cardamom and grapefruit give a bright, spicy citrus lift. In the heart, quince, fig and lavender add a fruity, floral softness while driftwood begins the woody thread. The base of patchouli, tonka and vanilla settles into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Heritage

8.4

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Heritage is an oriental unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity body against spice and woody depth. Cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and cumin bring a spiced warmth, while pineapple, apple, peach and candied fruits add a sweet, juicy side. Sandalwood, oakmoss and amber form a woody, resinous base, and leather adds a smoky edge. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so a few sprays stay noticeable for a long time. It suits men and women who want a dense, full-bodied scent. Nabeel Irth and MAD Parfumeur Forza have a close profile.