The Perfume Library

Golden Aoud

7.2

Montale · 2008

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Montale Golden Aoud is a unisex scent that pairs patchouli, Bulgarian rose and oud in a floral, spicy and woody profile. Patchouli, Bulgarian rose and Bourbon geranium open with a rose-led, earthy start. In the heart, pimento and leather add a spicy, leathery edge. The base of oud, saffron, Atlas cedar and teakwood builds a woody, oriental foundation, with the animal tone staying in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads balanced between the two. Its staying power means a light application goes a long way.

Jacomo for Men

7.6

Jacomo · 2007

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jacomo for Men is a men's fragrance that sets spice against fruit and coffee, leaning sweet yet staying fresh; it has been discontinued. It opens with black pepper, pimento and nutmeg, brightened by citron. In the heart, plum and pineapple add a fruity sweetness. The base of vetiver, coffee, tonka bean and amber settles into a woody, gourmand and slightly powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mainly for daily wear, work and leisure. Its character is mostly judged masculine. Hugo Boss Boss Soul and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme have a close profile.

Bursch

6.5

Acqua di Biella · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Biella Bursch is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bergamot and lemon against resinous, spicy frankincense, saffron and pimento. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Votes spread almost evenly across autumn, summer and spring, with winter trailing. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear; most voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon, rhubarb and rum, so the citrus and green sides come first. In the heart, frankincense, saffron, pimento, myrrh and coriander add a spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk closes it woody and soft. Davidoff Adventure (Eau de Toilette) and Atelier Rebul 1895 have a close profile.

Spice

7.4

Commodity · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Commodity Spice is a spicy gourmand unisex scent that sets clove, pimento and cardamom against sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar. The top is built from clove, pimento, cardamom, nutmeg and saffron. In the heart, sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar make it creamy and sweet. Tonka bean and sandalwood in the base soften the spices and leave a warm, woody finish. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Evening and night out are the most chosen occasions, with leisure and daily wear taking the remaining votes. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Casamorati Italica have a close profile.

Floral Curiosities - Angel's Trumpet

8.0

Ineke · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ineke Floral Curiosities - Angel's Trumpet is a fresh, green floral for women that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with honeydew melon, leaf green and orange, a light, juicy greenery. In the heart, angel's trumpet meets pimento and cinnamon leaf, so the floral side warms slightly with spice. White musk and Virginia cedar settle the base into a soft, clean ground. The overall feel is fresh, fruity and gently sweet. Most voters pick spring first, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine.

Abaci II

8.3

Abaci

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaci Abaci II is a men's fragrance that sets a spicy opening of rum, pink pepper and cardamom over a resinous, smoky, leathery base. The top leans on rum, pink pepper, ginger and cardamom, while jasmine, rose and cinnamon in the heart pull that spice towards a floral, sweet side. The base is dominated by frankincense, patchouli, vanilla absolute and leathery notes, which give it its woody, earthy and smoky character. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It is placed mostly in autumn and winter, and in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique and Paris Corner Mysterium have a close profile.

Incanto

6.3

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, daily wear and leisure; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, and see it mostly as an everyday or leisure scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pimento, plum and peach, which give a fruity, sweet start. Peony, lily and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. Musk, sandalwood and amber settle into a warm, woody base.

Donna Karan Essence: Wenge

8.2

DKNY · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

DKNY Donna Karan Essence: Wenge is a sweet, woody unisex scent built on jasmine, wenge and labdanum with a spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Jasmine carries the floral side, while wenge and labdanum lay a woody, resinous base under the whole scent. Pimento, nutmeg and clove add a spicy warmth, and lavender softens the sweet, gourmand mood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Mistero

6.4

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Mistero is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens with mint, rhubarb and rum and deepens into saffron, pimento and oud. The top notes of mint, rhubarb and rum give a fresh, sweet start. The heart brings basmati rice, elemi resin, pimento and saffron, turning the scent spicy and resinous. In the base, musk, labdanum, oak wood and oud lay a powdery, earthy, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use close behind. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. The Dua Brand Shadow Play and Chabaud Mysterious Oud have a close profile.

Eau Cendrée (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Jacomo · 1970

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Jacomo Eau Cendrée Eau de Toilette is a green, woody and earthy men's fragrance built around oakmoss, juniper and mint; it has been discontinued. Oakmoss and juniper carry the weight, with mint adding coolness. Sandalwood, cistus and cypress form a woody, resinous base, while green pepper and pimento give a spicy edge. Algae and hay deepen the green side, and bergamot lends a sweet, fruity lift. Animal and leathery tones appear among the accords. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business are the occasions it is chosen for. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Boss Number One and Zoologist Sloth have a close profile.

The Abandoned Mansion

7.5

Imaginary Authors · 2025

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Imaginary Authors The Abandoned Mansion is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, spicy heart over a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. The notes read as a single whole: quince brings a fruity sweetness while pimento adds spicy warmth. Cedar and oakmoss absolute build a woody, earthy ground, and aged paper gives the scent a faintly dusty, smoky air. Petitgrain and ambreine soften the mix. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall, then winter, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in character, though feminine votes are not far behind. OM Parfum Oud Attar II and Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Santal

7.0

Florascent

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Santal is a warm, spicy and floral sandalwood scent that leans towards autumn and winter and reads mostly masculine. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer well behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best, though business and daily wear also get votes. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters call it masculine, while some read it as feminine. It opens with Indian spices, cardamom and pimento for a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine sambac, davana and rose add a soft floral layer. Indian sandalwood anchors the base, leaving a creamy, woody, slightly resinous trail. Earthy and leathery touches round out the accords.

Accord No. 05: White Pepper

6.7

Raer Scents · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Raer Scents Accord No. 05: White Pepper is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around Madagascan white pepper, patchouli and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Dry spice forms the backbone here: white pepper, pink pepper and clove. Patchouli, frankincense and myrrh lay a resinous, smoky floor beneath it, while tobacco and oakmoss add a leathery depth. Tangerine and bergamot lift the heavier texture a little. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring also named. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. PantaRei Darwish and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Whisky & Cedarwood

7.8

Jo Malone · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Whisky & Cedarwood is a woody, lightly smoky unisex scent built around waxed wood, cedarwood and whisky. Waxed wood and cedarwood form the core of the scent. Whisky and pimento add a warm, spicy tone, while rose softens the woody frame with a floral touch. Sweet and gourmand accents round off the sharper edges and keep the smoky side in the background. It has been discontinued. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters pick it most for leisure time and evenings, though it is also worn during the day and at the office.

Tabac Original Extrême

7.8

Mäurer & Wirtz · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Extrême is a masculine fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, earthy and smoky body; it has been discontinued. The top holds green notes, palm leaf and fresh notes; in the heart, coriander, white sage, birch wood and cardamom add a spicy firmness. The base of vetiver, moss, tonka bean and sandalwood sets it on a woody, leathery, faintly animal ground. Overall it reads as a dry, composed chypre. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office best, and fewer choose it for nights out. Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme and Aramis Havana have a close profile.

Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu

7.3

Zara · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Zara Seoul 532-8 Sinsa Dong Gangnam-Gu is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with floral and fruity touches and a sweet finish. The notes read as one whole: amber, hazelnut and pimento. Amber and hazelnut carry the sweetness, while pimento adds a spiced warmth. The fresh and aquatic accords keep that sweetness from turning heavy, and a synthetic edge gives the scent a smooth, modern feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good, so it makes itself known through the day without dominating. Voters also rate its value for money highly. For a close profile, Bruno Banani Made for Women and Jil Sander Sport Water are near neighbours.

Amber King

7.1

La Rive · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Amber King is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with spice and wood. It opens with blood orange, juniper berry and Sicilian lemon, a juicy, sparkling start. In the heart, pimento, lavender and geranium add a floral, spicy side. Vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli give the dry-down a woody base, while the aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall feel airy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. It is rated well for its price. It is described as a men's fragrance. Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) and Maison Alhambra Kingsman have a close profile.

Seductive Elixir

5.8

Naomi Campbell · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Naomi Campbell Seductive Elixir is a fruity, sweet floral scent for women, with a touch of spice and a lightly powdery character. It opens with pimento, red berries and pomegranate, where the spice sharpens the sweetness of the fruit. Violet, hibiscus and freesia bring a soft floral heart. Musk and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody, powdery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is neither very heavy nor quick to fade. It reads as a feminine fragrance. It has been discontinued. Lalique Le Baiser and Kenzo Jeu d'Amour have a close profile.

No. 1 Violet

8.3

Clive Christian · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clive Christian No. 1 Violet is a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance built around iris, violet and white peach. It opens bright and fruity with iris, white peach, plum and mandarin orange, while pimento adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, violet and rose bring out the floral side. The base of tonka bean, amber and Bourbon vanilla sweetens it and leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, business and daytime wear lead, though evenings and nights out get votes too.

Versailles pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Jean Desprez · 1980

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jean Desprez Versailles pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that ties citrus, green and spice to a resinous, leathery depth; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it classic. The top has bergamot, lemon and green notes, with pimento and clary sage adding spice. Patchouli, carnation and sandalwood form the heart. The base settles into amber, vanilla, leather and labdanum, with a woody, earthy, smoky feel.

Maître Céramiste

7.9

Extrait d'Atelier · 2018

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Extrait d'Atelier Maître Céramiste is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with an earthy, smoky texture, leaning towards spring and summer, work and leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. Business, leisure and evening wear get similar support. It reads mostly masculine and classic, though some voters call it feminine or modern. Galbanum, angelica and shiso give a cool, green start, sharpened by pink pepper and metallic notes. In the heart, pimento, iris, loam and frankincense add a powdery, spicy, resinous tone. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss settle into an earthy, woody base. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.

Prélude (Parfum de Toilette)

7.4

Balenciaga · 1982

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Balenciaga Prélude is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange and bergamot brightened by aldehydes, with spices and pimento adding a warm edge. The heart is led by orchid, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while cinnamon and carnation lend the floral core a spicy streak. The base settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery oriental feel of vanilla, frankincense and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it classic. Cinnabar and Yves Rocher Ispahan have a close profile.

Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Habanna

7.3

Florascent

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Florascent Classic Collection: Aqua Colonia - Habanna is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy character over a floral and woody base. It opens with pimento, rosewood and cardamom, spicy and fresh. In the heart, gardenia and orange blossom add a soft floral touch. The base of tonka bean, bruyère wood and oakmoss pulls it toward an earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It reads as masculine and classic.

Winter Crocus

7.6

Fūm · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fūm Winter Crocus is a unisex scent that anchors a floral core with green, woody and smoky tones, giving it an earthy, resinous character. Crocus carries the floral side, while oakmoss and vetiver give it a green, earthy base. Smoke and tobacco add a dry, smoky edge, and cardamom and pimento bring spice. Myrrh and benzoin soften it with a resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, with a classic streak. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hindu Gras and FreeShape Akasha have a close profile.