The Perfume Library

Russian Musk II

8.8

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Russian Musk II is a unisex citrus and woody fragrance that opens with lemon, fir and bergamot and settles onto vetiver, amber and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. The top is fresh with lemon, fir, bergamot and pine. In the heart, tonka bean, sandalwood, clove and cinnamon add spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli and oakmoss gives it a chypre, earthy and slightly animalic foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a strong classic streak. Areej Le Doré Russian Musk Attar and Areej Le Doré Russian Musk (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Woodcut

7.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2014

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Woodcut is a unisex scent that softens resinous woods with caramel and vanilla, leaving a faintly smoky, green edge. Oak wood absolute, cedar and pine build the woody frame, while frankincense and tolu balm add a resinous, earthy depth. Caramel and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness without overtaking the woods. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. It leans masculine in character. Pineward Coffee Tabac and Pineward Cotswold have a close profile.

Reasons

7.2

Amouage · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Reasons is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. It opens with hazelnut, cinnamon and cardamom, a spicy and lightly sweet start, with Peruvian pepper tree adding a dry edge. In the heart, cashmeran, amber, pine and patchouli set a woody ground, softened by davana and cypriol. The base of myrrh, Palo Santo, sandalwood and vetiver settles into a resinous, green and creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine. Thameen Carved Oud and The Dua Brand Veil of Meaning have a close profile.

Dubai - Abraj (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Abraj Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a spicy, woody and oriental body. Lavender, bergamot and saffron come first, with black pepper and cardamom adding spice. In the heart, red rose and jasmine bring a soft floral note, while leather and cedarwood set it on a woody base. At the bottom, oud, amber, vanilla and musk sweeten and deepen the scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Voters favour leisure, daily wear and business, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine. Chanel Allure Homme and Swiss Arabian Hawa have a close profile.

Bowling Green (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Geoffrey Beene · 1987

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green Eau de Toilette is a discontinued men's fougère that pairs the brightness of lemon, bergamot and juniper with the woody depth of pine and patchouli. It opens fresh and green with lemon, bergamot, juniper and basil. Toward the heart, pine and lavender come forward, while cinnamon and cardamom add a spicy warmth. The base settles on patchouli, cedar and moss, with amber softening the woods. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure, daily use and the office, and most voters call it masculine and classic. Drakkar Noir and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

Abjar

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Spirit of Dubai Abjar is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, building a woody, resinous and smoky character on a warm oriental base. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with bitter almond and apple sweetening the spice. In the heart, Indian oud, leather, honey and cedarwood bring out the smoky, leathery side. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, ending sweet, woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out. The character votes lean masculine and classic. Nabeel Al Bashiq and The Spirit of Dubai Baz have a close profile.

II

7.8

Trudon · 2017

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Trudon II is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around green leaves, bitter orange, juniper and pine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. It opens with green leaves and bitter orange, which give it a cool edge. Juniper and pine form the heart, adding a spicy, resinous, forest-like feel. Cedar and frankincense settle underneath as a smoky, woody base. Perfumer H Wood Land and Zara Mountain Woody Forest have a close profile.

Oriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or

7.3

Rituals · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rituals Oriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men built around cardamom, pine and patchouli. It reads fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. The warm spice of cardamom sits beside the resinous coolness of pine, while patchouli lays a woody base underneath. A synthetic accord adds a clean, modern edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer ahead of winter. It is used mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less for evenings or nights out. Half of the voters call it masculine. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and David Beckham Instinct (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pine

7.2

Stora Skuggan · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

The Essence (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Porsche Design · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Porsche Design The Essence Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, with citrus, green and fruity tones balanced by spice and wood. Blueberry, juniper and Arctical™ lead the top. In the heart, coriander, pine and black pepper add a spicy, green edge. Balsam, patchouli and frankincense form a woody base, and the overall impression is crisp with a slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business settings rather than evenings out. Most voters find it masculine. Zirh Zirh and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.

Siberian Musk III

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Areej Le Doré Siberian Musk III is a unisex scent for spring and autumn days and evenings out, fresh at first with woody and animal tones underneath; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, a fair number choose winter, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear lead, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with pine, bergamot, lime and mandarin orange. In the heart, cypress, galbanum and spices add a green, spicy edge, softened by Siberian deer musk and Indian sandalwood. The base of musk, patchouli, Assam oud and amber leaves a resinous, chypre trail.

Aliage (1972) / Alliage

8.0

Estēe Lauder · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Aliage / Alliage is a fresh, green chypre that sets citrus brightness against an earthy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and peach, then moves into a heart of thyme, pine, green notes, galbanum, rosewood and jasmine, which gives a green, spicy floral character. Vetiver, musk, myrrh and oakmoss dry it down to a powdery, earthy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It was released as a women's fragrance, though some voters read it as masculine. Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water and Dior Diorella (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Agua Fresca

7.4

Adolfo Dominguez · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and petitgrain with the herbal green of rosemary and lavender. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, petitgrain, artemisia and marjoram. Rosemary, lavender, coriander and pepper form the heart, adding a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedar and oakmoss settle underneath as a woody, earthy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, which suits a light, clean scent rather than a loud one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Many see it as masculine, with a good number also calling it classic. Hermès Eau de Cologne and Balmain Monsieur Balmain have a close profile.

Constantinople

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Constantinople is a powdery, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, wrapping a sweet floral heart in woody, oriental tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it leans neither way. Iris and lavender build a powdery floral base, while pink pepper and geranium add a spicy, slightly green edge. Pine and moss bring a cool, woody note, and patchouli and vanilla carry the sweetness and oriental warmth. Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

O/E

7.5

Bogue · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bogue O/E is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and autumn and relaxed, leisure hours. As a whole it reads citrusy, resinous and woody: lemon, bergamot and grapefruit alongside juniper, pine, cypress, rosemary and thyme. Jasmine and neroli add a soft floral edge, while sandalwood and benzoin give it a warm, balsamic depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, then business. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Mazzolari Vetiver.

Aigner Black for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Aigner · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Aigner Black for Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh orange, bergamot and grapefruit, deepens through oakmoss, mint and pine, and dries down on leather and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. The citrus notes give it a bright start. In the heart, mint and pine carry that freshness into a woody green, while oakmoss adds an earthy weight. The base of musk, styrax, tonka bean and leather leaves a sweet, powdery trail with a touch of smoke and a leathery edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, daily wear, business and evening are spread almost evenly. More than half of voters read it as masculine.

Smokin' Gun

7.7

Borntostandout · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Borntostandout Smokin' Gun is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, its leathery, resinous side pointing to evenings and colder weather. It opens with juniper, rum, bitter orange and Campari, a sharp, slightly bitter start. In the heart, whisky, cinnamon and leather dominate, while pine, frankincense and oak build a resinous, woody floor. The base of sandalwood, Virginia cedar, Balkans tobacco and vanilla absolute sweetens and softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out; it stays in the background in summer. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Winter Délice

8.1

Guerlain · 2000

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Winter Délice pairs a resinous, smoky green with a sweet warmth; it is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. It opens with fir, and pine and balsam lead the heart. In the base, frankincense, vanilla and sugar soften everything; the green, woody and spicy sides stay present while the whole turns sweet and oriental. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Lattafa Raghba and French Avenue Spicy Amber have a close profile.

Vigor

8.0

Phuong Dang · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Phuong Dang Vigor is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top has bitter orange, juniper, vermouth, pear and cardamom, moving through caraway, pine and lavender in the heart. Myrrh absolute, vanilla, Haitian vetiver and tonka bean weigh most in the base. A spicy, green, woody start settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy sweetness.

Targhee Forest

7.9

Rogue · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rogue Targhee Forest is a unisex scent that smells of the woods, led by oakmoss, fir balsam and pine. Sagebrush and juniper berry give it a dry, green edge, which citrus notes lighten a little. Patchouli, cedarwood and amber build a woody, earthy base, while geranium and musk add a soft floral touch. The overall impression is fresh, resinous and fougère in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter get votes too. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. It reads mostly masculine and classic, with some voters finding it feminine. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Bon Monsieur have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Sacristie des Arbres

8.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Filippo Sorcinelli Sacristie des Arbres is a resinous, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter for it, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top notes of amber, benzoin, frankincense and vanilla lay down a sweet, resinous base, with vetiver adding a dry edge. Gaiac wood and damask rose form the heart, and Virginia cedar, pine and mint at the base bring a green, smoky coolness. Floral, spicy and creamy accords round it out.

Bear

7.5

Wolf Brothers · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wolf Brothers Bear is a woody, spicy men's scent that sets the resinous coolness of fir and pine against the sweetness of honey and propolis. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine. It opens with fir, pine, ginger and cinnamon; honey, iris and propolis add a soft sweetness in the heart. The base of cedarwood, labdanum and vanilla dries down warm, leaving an animal, resinous trail. It shares a close profile with Oajan and Velvetine.

Kingdom of Bahrain

7.9

Roja Parfums · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Kingdom of Bahrain is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and lemon against the smoky warmth of oud, leather and saffron; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, for leisure time and evenings out, and the largest share finds its character masculine, followed by classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon, lime and laurel, fresh and green. Rose, jasmine and violet add a soft floral heart. The base is led by oud, leather, saffron and vanilla, drying down woody, spicy and slightly smoky with a sweet edge. Roja Parfums Aoud and Roja Parfums Qatar have a close profile.