The Perfume Library

Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Hugo Boss · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot against the warmth of cinnamon, clove and vetiver. The top holds lemon, bergamot, plum and apple, giving a fresh, citrusy, fruity first impression. In the heart, cinnamon and clove add spicy warmth, and the base of vetiver, cedar and vanilla settles the scent into a woody, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, business and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine, somewhere between modern and classic. La Rive Grey Point and La Rive New Ride have a close profile.

Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets a gourmand, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Most see it as feminine. The top is plum, apricot, coconut, pimento and bitter almond, so it opens with fruit and almond sweetness softened by spice. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, rose and jasmine sambac. It closes on vanilla and sandalwood, creamy, powdery and woody. Dior Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Hawas for Him

7.7

Rasasi · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Moonlight

8.4

Pana Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Moonlight is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy and woody feel, leaning towards winter and nights out. It opens with plum and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. The heart brings peach, chocolate and clove leaf, where the sweetness deepens and a little spice comes in. The base builds a creamy warmth from honey, vanilla and white chocolate, while amber, cedarwood, tobacco and musk set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as unisex.

Arabesque

8.4

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Merchant Of Venice Arabesque is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that opens with plum, tobacco leaf and ginger and is sweetened by tonka bean and cinnamon. The top holds plum, tobacco leaf and ginger; the heart brings tonka bean, cinnamon and cedarwood. Vetiver, white musk and benzoin in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand, oriental and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daily or office wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't sit clearly on one side. Lattafa Teriaq Intense and Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Extrême

8.3

Guerlain · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads as masculine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile. It opens with almond, bergamot and pink pepper; the almond brings sweetness while the bergamot and pepper lighten it. Heliotrope, cinnamon and plum then add a fruity, creamy warmth. The base of tobacco, patchouli, cedar and leather settles into a woody, leathery ground.

Classique (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Jean Paul Gaultier · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette is a sweet, powdery, floral women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with rose, orange blossom, mandarin orange and pear, with star anise adding a spicy edge. Plum, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral, fruity heart. Vanilla, amber and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness.

Hawas Ice

7.8

Rasasi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Rasasi Hawas Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and frosted apple, while star anise adds a faint sharpness to the cool start. In the heart, Ceylonese cardamom, ice accord and marine notes dominate, with orange blossom and plum bringing a fruity sweetness. The base of driftwood, amber and musk softens the aquatic feel as it dries. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen settings, with sport close behind. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Zara Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes and Guess Seductive Blue have a close profile.

For Her Musc Noir Rose

8.2

Narciso Rodriguez · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose opens with Italian bergamot and pink pepper before moving into musk, tuberose and plum, making a floral, sweet and powdery women's scent. The top notes, bergamot and pink pepper, bring a light spice and some freshness. In the heart, musk, tuberose and plum take over, and the floral and fruity sides become clear. The base of suede, vanilla and Indonesian patchouli dries down creamy and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, then spring, and it is picked more for evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. Most voters find its character feminine. Lattafa Petra and Câline Rouge Intense have a close profile.

Eternal Oud

7.8

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet, gourmand character with a base of oud, amber and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Plum and grapefruit open it, with heliotrope and orchid in the heart. The base is led by oud, amber, vanilla and benzoin, while tonka bean and labdanum give it a sweet, resinous body. It reads woody, spicy and creamy, with a warm feel.

The One (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Dolce & Gabbana · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent built around Madonna lily, jasmine and vanilla, reading floral, sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. It reads feminine, sitting between modern and classic. Bergamot, mandarin orange, peach and lychee give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, Madonna lily, jasmine and lily of the valley form a floral bouquet. The base of vanilla, amber and musk settles creamy, gourmand and oriental, with vetiver and plum alongside that sweetness.

Sugar Leather

8.4

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cinnamon, plum and caramel meet leather. Most voters choose autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cinnamon and plum lead the top. In the heart, patchouli, amyris and tonka bean build a woody base, while labdanum, caramel and leather in the base add a resinous, leathery warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and oriental. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Vintage Radio

8.1

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Lattafa Pride Vintage Radio is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, setting a fresh, spicy opening on a woody base. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, with summer chosen far less. Evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it sits evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with sage, lavender and bergamot for a fresh start. In the heart, black pepper, plum and Palo Santo bring spice and fruit. The base of amberwood and sandalwood settles into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Initio Paragon and Armani Privé Bleu Lazuli have a close profile.

Tardes (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Carner · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carner Tardes Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on Bulgarian rose, almond and plum and settles onto tonka bean and musk. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it sits close to daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. The top has rosewood, Bulgarian rose, almond and Egyptian geranium. Plum, Virginia cedar and celery form the heart, and Venezuelan tonka bean, musk and heliotrope sit at the base. The floral and fruity sides turn into a creamy, powdery gourmand sweetness, with spice and wood kept in the background. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Dior Hypnotic Poison have a close profile.

Féminité du bois

7.7

Serge Lutens · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Serge Lutens Féminité du bois is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, pairing plum and cedarwood with floral notes. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes next, and summer trails far behind. Evening, leisure and daytime wear are about equally likely. Voters most often call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: fruity plum, floral notes and cedarwood. Floral, fruity and sweet accords lead, while spicy, woody, powdery and resinous sides soften and deepen the sweetness. Serge Lutens Bois et fruits has a close profile.

Bottega Veneta (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum is a chypre for women that opens fresh and turns earthy and leathery, suiting fall and winter days best. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, then sweetens in the heart with spices, plum and jasmine, taking on a soft floral side. Patchouli, oakmoss and leather lead the base, leaving a powdery, woody, earthy dry-down. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it sits easily in daytime and office settings. It reads feminine, with a classic feel. Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours and Dior Diorling have a close profile.

Loulou (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Cacharel · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Cacharel Loulou Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent in which jasmine, tuberose and vanilla stand out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. It reads clearly feminine. The top notes set cinnamon, aniseed, jasmine and violet side by side, so spice mixes with flowers. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and orange blossom deepen the floral side. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood sweeten it and leave a powdery, oriental warmth. Elizabeth Arden Red Door (Eau de Toilette) and Christian Lacroix C'est la vie! (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

For Her Musc Noir

7.9

Narciso Rodriguez · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that opens on plum and heliotrope and softens into musk and suede. Plum gives the top a fruity sweetness. In the heart, heliotrope and rose bring a powdery floral note, while white cedar and musk set it on a creamy base. Suede in the base leaves a soft, leathery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasions, and most voters read it as feminine. Close in profile are Christian Louboutin Le Cuir and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose.

Tobacolor

7.7

Dior · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Tobacolor is a unisex fragrance that sets fruity sweetness against smoky tobacco, with a gourmand, spicy character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with business settings and summer rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex too. Honey, plum and peach give it a soft, sweet fruitiness. Tobacco and smoky notes pull that sweetness towards a woody, spicy depth, leaving a warm, oriental trail.

Bibliothèque (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bibliothèque Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with plum and cinnamon, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, leather and violet add a soft floral touch, and the base of patchouli, birch wood and vanilla dries down woody and sweet.

Chypre Palatin

8.3

Parfums MDCI · 2012

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin is a floral, green chypre with a leathery, resinous and slightly animalic warmth, aimed at men. It opens green and aromatic with mandarin orange, thyme, lavender and galbanum. The heart builds a powdery floral body from gardenia, jasmine, rose and iris, with plum adding a fruity sweetness. In the base, leather, Tolu balm, benzoin, vanilla absolute and oakmoss settle it onto a resinous, leathery, sweet footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring; few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Elsa Schiaparelli Shocking You and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Noa (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Cacharel · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Noa Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and summer daytime wear. It opens with freesia, peach, plum and peony, lifted by green notes into a light, juicy floral. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang lead while grass keeps the green thread going. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear rather than evenings or nights out. It reads feminine. Fragonard Soleil and Joop! Berlin (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cassili

7.6

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Cassili is a feminine floral-fruity scent that leans towards spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters place it in spring and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions, and most voters call it feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens with white blossoms, Bulgarian rose and red currant. In the heart, frangipani, plum and mimosa absolute soften the florals with fruit. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish. The Dua Brand Dreamy Elixir and Widian White have a close profile.