The Perfume Library

212 VIP Black Red

7.9

Carolina Herrera · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Red is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy opening of cardamom, pimento and ginger against a base of leather and gaiac wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the small number of votes makes this a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It is classed as masculine, and its spicy, sweet character doesn't tie it to one season. The top is cardamom, pimento and ginger, fresh and spicy from the start. Absinth sits in the heart, and leather and gaiac wood close it out with a woody, leathery base. The fresh, fruity and sweet accords blend with a gourmand, synthetic texture. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Powerful Black have a close profile.

Lú - Iupiter

7.7

Ludovica di Loreto

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Iupiter is a woody men's fragrance that sets the freshness of citrus and pine against a warm, spicy, resinous depth. It opens fresh and a little green with Slovene juniper berry, bergamot, French pine and grapefruit. In the heart, Indonesian nutmeg, clove, Indian black pepper and pimento bring the spice, while Egyptian jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver, amber and vanilla settle it into a woody, lightly sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those ratings with caution. Most voters see it as a daily, leisure or business scent, with evening and night out playing a smaller role. Fragonard Verveine and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Si Fleuri

8.7

Lomani · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lomani Si Fleuri is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by rose, jasmine and tuberose. It opens on a bouquet of rose, jasmine and tuberose; in the heart, pimento, lily of the valley and ylang-ylang soften that bouquet and add a faint spice. The base of patchouli, musk, sandalwood and heliotrope settles it into a woody, powdery and slightly sweet ground. Green and fresh touches keep the flowers from feeling heavy, and a synthetic sheen runs through it. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. It is made for women and reads as a classic, powdery floral. Its profile is close to Lalique L'Amour (Eau de Parfum) and Fragonard Belle de Nuit Intense.

Tobacco & Amber

7.8

Allvernum · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Allvernum Tobacco & Amber is a warm oriental for men, where a sweet, gourmand side meets spice and smoke. Cherry, pimento and clove open it, the fruit's sweetness sharpened by spice. In the heart, tobacco, immortelle and tonka bean bring out the smoky, resinous side. Vanilla and amber sit underneath, softening the scent and sweetening it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without the room filling up. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is also rated well for the money. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Rose Noire

7.5

L'Objet · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Objet Rose Noire is a unisex scent that pairs rose with pimento, white pepper and Ceylon tea, giving a fresh, green floral character. Its sillage is rated good, and as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on men and women alike. There are no votes on longevity, season or occasion, so nothing more can be said about those. It opens with pimento and white pepper, which add a spicy warmth. In the heart, rose is softened by Ceylon tea, which brings a green, lightly sweet side. Moss in the base settles the scent on an earthy, woody footing, with fruity and powdery touches running through. Cacharel Eden and Hermetica Patchoulight have a close profile.

Oh Mon Dieu!

7.9

L'Objet · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Objet Oh Mon Dieu! is a unisex fragrance with a strong gourmand side, where floral and fruity sweetness is deepened by spice, resin and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few people have voted on them. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and evenings, while daily and business wear come further behind. It opens with cognac, pimento, caramel and coriander, a warm, sweet, spiced start. In the heart, blackcurrant, plum, jasmine and rose bring a floral fruitiness. The base of frankincense, leather and oakmoss settles that sweetness onto a smoky, leathery and slightly powdery ground.

Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Tishka

7.1

Florascent

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Orientalis - Tishka is a resinous, oriental women's fragrance that sets spice and sweetness against a floral heart. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best, but it is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with the warm spice of clove, pimento and ginger. Moroccan rose and jasmine sambac soften the heart with a floral note. In the base, orris root, opoponax and benzoin settle the scent into a sweet, resinous finish. Florascent Classic Collection: Voyage à Fès and Maria Candida Gentile Cinabre have a close profile.

Oud

7.2

Olibanum. · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Olibanum. Oud is a unisex fragrance where rose and frankincense meet oud, resinous, smoky and spicy in character. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. It reads as serious and grown-up, and suits both men and women. Frankincense and oud lead the scent, setting a woody, smoky base. Pimento adds a spicy warmth, while rose brings a floral, powdery softness that takes the edge off. All of it sits within an oriental frame. Mauboussin Cristal Oud and Roberto Cavalli Tiger Oud have a close profile.

Murmure (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Fragonard

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Fragonard Murmure Eau de Toilette opens with aldehydes and pimento, moves through rose, ylang-ylang and carnation into vanilla and patchouli, and reads as a floral, spicy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, and it also gets votes for evening and the office. Aldehydes and pimento give it a bright, spicy start. In the heart, carnation, ylang-ylang and rose form a floral core. Vanilla, patchouli and benzoin settle it onto a sweet, powdery, creamy base, with woody and smoky touches in the background. Guerlain Œillet Pourpre / Lui and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar have a close profile.

Sportivo

4.4

Tonino Lamborghini · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Tonino Lamborghini Sportivo is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance led by bitter orange, cardamom and pimento. It opens bright and fruity, with bitter orange and cardamom set against pimento. In the heart, sage, black tea and lavender cool it down, and cedarwood, vetiver and cistus settle into a woody, powdery, resinous base. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its light, clean character it suits daytime wear, for those who want a scent noticed only up close. Zara EAU/02 Tanto Amore and Zara Classic 9.0 have a close profile.

Spite (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Chronotope · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Chronotope Spite Eau de Parfum pairs tuberose, thyme and sandalwood in a fresh, floral and green unisex scent. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. Rose otto, peony and orange blossom build the floral side, while galbanum and green carnation add a sharp, leafy edge. Nutmeg and clove bring spice, and Omani green frankincense adds a resinous depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, green character suits anyone who likes florals, men and women alike. Its profile is close to Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Woman and Memo Paris Odéon Rosebud.

Riven Oak

7.6

Tom Daxon · 2017

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Tom Daxon Riven Oak is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, woody character with sweet and spicy touches. It opens with bergamot, rum and pimento: the bergamot brings freshness while the rum and pimento add a spicy, faintly sweet start. In the heart, amber, oak wood and ISO-E-Super settle the scent onto a woody base. Cedarwood, musk and vetiver carry it through the dry-down, where the powdery and synthetic accords stay in the background. English Laundry Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Commodity Paper have a close profile.

Cadillac Xtreme

7.6

Cadillac · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cadillac Xtreme is a men's fragrance built on apple, blood orange and pimento, fresh, fruity and sweet in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's scent. It opens fresh and green with apple, sagebrush and blood orange. The heart of pimento, jasmine and tonka bean adds a floral, spicy, gourmand sweetness. The base of sequoia, patchouli, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, oriental footing.

Dancing On My Own

7.5

Gini

Citrus · Floral · Green

Gini Dancing On My Own is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a warm, resinous and earthy core. Mandarin orange and bitter orange form the sparkling side, while magnolia adds a floral touch and rhubarb and coriander bring a green edge. Frankincense, labdanum and styrax give it a resinous depth, and patchouli with opoponax pulls it toward something earthy and sweet. Pimento adds spice and marijuana strengthens the smoky streak. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as a rough guide. Voters lean toward leisure, evening and night-out wear, with some picking it for the office or daily use. Annette Neuffer Tabac Santal / For Him and Parfums 137 Olibanum have a close profile.

1881 Silver Night

7.6

Cerruti · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Silver Night is a men's fragrance led by citrus and green accords, fresh at first but with a smoky, earthy side. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters place it in daytime, business and leisure settings, and less often for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine. Yuzu and pimento open it, with rosemary and jasmine in the heart. Labdanum, oak and vetiver weigh most at the base, settling into a dry, woody, resinous finish. Roberto Capucci Blu Water and Bogner Deep Forest have a close profile.

Electric Pulse

6.6

Emil Élise · 2026

Citrus · Synthetic · Spicy

Emil Élise Electric Pulse is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that sets a bright citrus start against a resinous, smoky depth. Its longevity is rated strong, while the sillage stays moderate, so it lingers on skin for a long time without filling the room. Most voters rate the longevity high, though the number of votes is small and the picture is still forming. It opens with mandarin orange, ginger and frankincense. Towards the heart, pimento, nutmeg and oud bring a spicy, smoky character to the front. In the dry-down, vetiver, saffron and patchouli settle the scent onto a woody, oriental base, and the synthetic accord adds a crisp, modern edge.

The Holy Prophet Elijah

8.6

Phronema Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Phronema Perfumes The Holy Prophet Elijah is a unisex fragrance that sets floral and spicy character over a resinous, earthy base, with green and lightly sweet touches. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means this view is not yet settled. Being unisex, it does not lean toward a masculine or feminine reading. Cardamom, black caraway, black pepper and pimento build a spicy backbone, while neroli and ylang-ylang bring the floral side, myrrh and labdanum the resinous depth, and oud and vetiver the earthy foundation. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent holds one dense character from start to finish.

L'Amour d'Orient

8.6

Jo Adams

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Adams L'Amour d'Orient opens with pimento, black pepper and grapefruit and settles into vanilla, tobacco and amber, a spicy, oriental unisex fragrance. The top is split between the heat of pimento and black pepper and the fresh citrus lift of grapefruit. In the heart, cumin, lavender, cinnamon and saffron bring out its spicy and floral sides. The base of vanilla, tobacco and amber rests it on a sweet, powdery and warm foundation. It suits men and women alike. Voters find both longevity and sillage very strong and rate its value for money highly, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Terrible have a close profile.

Agora

7.6

Régalien · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Régalien Agora is a unisex scent that carries a sweet, spicy gourmand character on a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base. Agora is rated strong for both longevity and sillage by those who voted. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best taken as a hint rather than a verdict. There are no season or occasion votes, but its dense, sweet and spicy build marks it as a scent that makes itself noticed. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, saffron, black pepper and bergamot. In the heart, nagarmotha, pimento and frankincense turn the spice into a resinous warmth. The base of gaiac wood, Bourbon vanilla, praliné and sandalwood settles into something sweet, woody and lightly smoky. Paris Corner Rifaaqat and Lattafa Raghba have a close profile.

Raphaël 4

8.3

Raphaël 4711 · 1985

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Raphaël 4711 Raphaël 4 is a floral, spicy women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery, resinous oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters see it as a women's scent. It has been discontinued. It opens with pimento, peach and plum, then moves into a floral heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. The base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a woody warmth. Estēe Lauder Spellbound and La Prairie La Prairie have a close profile.

Archimede

7.7

Onyrico · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Onyrico Archimede is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a spicy, woody and lightly smoky base, with sweetness and earthiness held in balance. Sicilian lemon and pink pepper lead the top, joined by angelica root, pistachio and frankincense, which add a green, resinous depth. At the heart, jasmine and pimento build a spicy, floral core. In the base, vetiver and cedarwood give a woody, earthy footing, while tonka bean and vanilla leave a soft sweetness. Voters don't tie it to one setting: leisure, daily wear, business, evening and nights out are all chosen about equally. Being unisex, it can sit comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine skin.

No. 09: Angelica Root

7.2

Raer Scents · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Raer Scents No. 09: Angelica Root is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Belgian angelica root, juniper berry and Calabrian lemon. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling the room. The vote count is small, so treat these ratings as a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Lemon brings brightness, while juniper and Swiss stone pine add a resinous, green air. Pimento adds a touch of spice and ambrette seed a powdery softness. Labdanum, myrrh and oakmoss form a woody, earthy base. The result reads dry and natural rather than sweet. Odur Pinus and Pineward Juniperus have a close profile.

Himaraja

8.3

Jinx · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jinx Himaraja is a warm, spicy men's fragrance that opens on clove, cardamom and pink pepper and settles into cocoa, vanilla and oud. The opening is led by clove, cassia, cardamom and pink pepper, while bergamot and blackcurrant lend the spice a fresh, fruity edge. In the heart, cocoa, vanilla and lavender turn it powdery and creamy. The base keeps a woody, animal depth from red sandalwood, black ambergris, Indian and Burmese oud and the deer musks. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads masculine, and its dense build suits cooler weather best. Bortnikoff Attar Mysterious Oud and Bois 1920 Classic Paradise have a close profile.

Executive (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Atkinsons · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Atkinsons Executive Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fragrance from 1972, opening fresh, citrusy and green before settling into a spicy, woody, chypre-style body. It starts with basil, bergamot and lemon for a bright feel, lightly spiced by pimento and clary sage. In the heart, geranium, rose, cinnamon and sandalwood bring a floral and spicy side together. The base sweetens with vanilla, amber, moss and musk, resting on an earthy, resinous ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread it fairly evenly across the four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings, evening and night out less so. It is classed as a masculine scent. Atkinsons Rockford and Versace L'Homme share a close profile.