The Perfume Library

African Leather (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Memo Paris · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris African Leather Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy leather-and-oud scent for autumn and winter evenings, worn by anyone who likes it. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. Its animal and resinous side suits people who like a dense fragrance. It opens with Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper, Egyptian geranium and saffron, a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, cinnamon and rose add sweetness and an earthy depth. The base is led by oud, leather and amber, drying down woody, leathery and warm.

Enclave

8.1

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Amouage Enclave is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening against spice, resin and a warm woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter get a fair share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night-out votes close behind. Voters mostly read its character as masculine. It opens with pink pepper, spearmint, cinnamon and cardamom, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, vetiver and patchouli lay down a woody, earthy ground, while frankincense and rose absolute soften it into something resinous and slightly sweet. Labdanum and amber leave a warm trail at the base. Costume National Homme Parfum and Birkholz Supreme Oud have a close profile.

Aswan

8.4

Widian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Italian Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2013

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

French Leather (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Memo Paris · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris French Leather Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links the fresh lift of bergamot and lime to Turkish rose and a soft, leathery suede. The top holds pink pepper, juniper berry, lime and bergamot, while the heart brings Turkish rose, clary sage and hay absolute. Suede and Virginia cedar form a woody, leathery base, and the sweet and spicy accords run through it. Voters rate longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, and evening, night out and leisure draw similar shares. Both feminine and masculine votes appear, so it reads open to either. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Penhaligon's Endymion Concentré have a close profile.

Meander

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cedro di Diamante

8.1

Perris Monte Carlo · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perris Monte Carlo Cedro di Diamante is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets the sharp brightness of lime, lemon and Italian citron against peppery spice. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with citrus and vervain, giving a fresh, green start. Toward the heart, pink pepper, Sichuan pepper, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth. In the base, musk, iris and oakmoss soften everything onto a creamy, lightly woody footing. Heeley Zeste de Gingembre and Profumi di Pantelleria Dammuso have a close profile.

Crimson Rocks

7.7

Amouage · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ambre Chromatique

7.4

Maison Crivelli · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Crivelli Ambre Chromatique is a sweet, spicy amber for cool fall and winter evenings, described as unisex. Amber, benzoin and Bourbon vanilla build a sweet, resinous base, while pink pepper and davana add a spicy lift. Osmanthus, frankincense and bark bring a woody, slightly smoky warmth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out; the masculine vote leads slightly, with a strong feminine share too. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Chopard Amber Malaki have a close profile.

Vanhera

7.7

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2017

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanhera is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand and spicy character, powdery and resinous, and it suits fall and winter evenings. The top opens with cardamom, bergamot, Sichuan pepper and pink pepper, a bright spice start. At the heart, cinnamon leads alongside cashmere wood and sandalwood. The base of vanilla absolute, amber and musk settles it into a creamy, woody, slightly smoky sweetness. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named uses. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as something in between. Ajmal Evoke Silver Edition for Him and Olibere Savannah's Heart have a close profile.

Ashore

7.6

Amouage · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Amouage Ashore is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sits most easily in spring and summer, with spice, greenery and a creamy woodiness blended together. Pink pepper, cardamom and turmeric leaf open on a spicy, green note. In the heart, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer, while the solar note brightens it. Sandalwood, ambergris and frankincense form a creamy, lightly sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and it is picked most for leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. In character votes, its feminine side leads. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom and Costume National Scent have a close profile.

Angel Elixir

6.6

Mugler · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler Angel Elixir is a sweet, gourmand floral for women that leans towards fall and winter. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while leisure, night out and evening wear are voted about equally. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Pink pepper adds a light spice at the start. The heart holds jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom absolute, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and New Caledonian sandalwood settles into a creamy, powdery, warm sweetness.

Between Two Trees (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Floraïku · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Floraïku Between Two Trees Eau de Parfum pairs the brightness of grapefruit and lime with the dry, spicy depth of ginger, cardamom and vetiver, and it is a unisex scent. It opens with pink pepper, lime, grapefruit and juniper berry, giving a fresh, green, lightly sweet citrus feel. In the heart, ginger, maté absolute and cardamom bring spice. The base of vetiver, leather, labdanum and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, smoky footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it suits either.

Million Gold

6.8

Rabanne · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Rabanne Million Gold is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom against amber and sandalwood. Spice leads: pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom give the scent a warm start. Mandarin orange and bergamot lighten it with a fresh touch, while rose absolute adds a soft floral note. Amber, sandalwood and leather build a woody, sweet and creamy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits leisure, daily wear and evenings out, and reads masculine and modern.

Shams Oud / Shams

7.6

Memo Paris · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Shams Oud / Shams is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, built on resinous oud and best suited to evenings and the colder months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions and leisure wear close behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with pink pepper and ginger for a spicy warmth. Cypriol and cashmeran form a woody, smoky heart. The base of vetiver, Peru balsam, styrax absolute and oud turns earthy, resinous and sweet. Tom Ford Oud Wood and Rania J. Ambre Loup have a close profile.

Neroli Nasimba

7.3

Maison Crivelli · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Crivelli Neroli Nasimba is a fresh, citrusy floral with green and spicy edges, settling onto a leathery base, and it reads as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring and fall, though summer and winter still draw plenty of votes. It sits closest to leisure, office and evening wear. On character, masculine leads, with feminine and modern votes close behind. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and mandarin orange, fresh and lightly spiced. The heart of neroli, orange blossom absolute and petitgrain brings a floral, green brightness. In the dry-down, vetiver, cistus absolute and Morocco leather give it a sweet, leathery footing. Armani Privé Thé Yulong and Memo Paris Zante have a close profile.

My Love Has the Colour of the Night

7.2

Floraïku · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Floraïku My Love Has the Colour of the Night is a green, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around pink pepper, black pepper, patchouli and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with pink pepper, elemi resin and black pepper for a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli and labdanum bring an earthy, resinous tone. The base of gaiac wood, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver settles into a woody, smoky finish. Wally Incenso Nobile and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Iris Altesse

8.2

Danner & Flemming · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Danner & Flemming Iris Altesse is a fresh, powdery floral with green and fruity touches, suited to daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though plenty call it classic. The notes read as one whole: German orris root and orris butter bring a powdery softness, joined by jasmine sambac, orange blossom and tuberose. Bergamot and blackcurrant add a fresh, fruity lift, while pink pepper and patchouli round it out.

Vanilla Edesia

7.2

Electimuss · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Electimuss Vanilla Edesia is a sweet, woody unisex scent that sets vanilla inside a floral, spicy and resinous frame. The top is lit by pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot, while frankincense and bitter almond hint early at the sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Ceylonese cinnamon and cumin bring the spice forward. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli, with leathery notes and white musk settling it into a creamy, faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads as truly unisex. Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant and Bon Parfumeur 301 Santal Ambre Cardamome have a close profile.

Encre Indigo

7.7

Lalique · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Blousy

7.1

Miller Harris · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller Harris Blousy is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, spicy and powdery base; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards spring days. It opens spicy with cinnamon, coriander seed and pink pepper, brightened by green mandarin orange. In the heart, strawberry liqueur, violet, orris and rose come forward, and the scent turns sweet, floral and powdery. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it is also seen as fine for the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Eternity Intense and Gisada Ambassador for Women have a close profile.

God Bless Cola

7.8

Versȧtıle · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Versȧtıle God Bless Cola is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter, pairing a bright citrus and spice opening with a sweet, gourmand base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Voters lean towards leisure time and evenings, with night outs and daily wear not far behind. Most call it modern, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together. It opens with Italian lemon, Argentinian lime, pink pepper and Indian black pepper, sharp and bright. In the heart, strawberry furanone, Ceylonese cinnamon and popcorn absolute add a fruity, spiced, gourmand sweetness. It dries down to a creamy warmth from vanillin, Bourbon vanilla absolute and labdanum absolute, with Virginia cedar keeping a woody backbone.

Argentina

8.0

Memo Paris · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ao

7.7

Floraïku · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku Ao is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a fig-led, lightly sweet and powdery floral character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and its character reads as both feminine and masculine in similar measure. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and blackcurrant, fresh and slightly fruity. Fig, jasmine sambac and frankincense bring a soft, green-tinged floral heart. In the base, tonka bean, myrrh and vetiver settle it into a creamy, woody, sweet finish. Prada Infusion de Figue and Molinard Figue have a close profile.