The Perfume Library

Leather

7.4

Monotheme · 2013

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Monotheme Leather is a leathery, smoky unisex fragrance with spicy and resinous edges; it has been discontinued. It opens with Spanish saffron and frankincense, and cedarwood, floral and gourmand notes form the heart. French labdanum, Morocco leather and precious woods dominate the base. Fruity and animal accords soften the woody, earthy core. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening, leisure, night out and business come up in similar measure. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably as unisex. Anatole Lebreton Uruk and Strangers Parfumerie San Clemente have a close profile.

Sacred Groove

7.3

The House of Oud · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The House of Oud Sacred Groove is a unisex scent led by iris, Turkish rose and myrrh, with floral, sweet and spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead. The character votes lean feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bitter orange and angelica root. The heart of iris, Turkish rose, lavender, jasmine and labdanum forms a floral, powdery core. Myrrh, tonka bean, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm the base. Birkholz Secret Soul and Lattafa His Confession have a close profile.

Get the Feeling

7.6

The House of Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

The House of Oud Get the Feeling is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright opening of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and ginger with a woody, resinous base of patchouli and juniper berry. Aquatic notes and pink pepper add coolness and a light edge to the citrus. In the heart, cardamom, coriander and Roman chamomile bring a spicy, green feel. In the dry-down, patchouli, ambrette seed absolute and precious woods settle it into a dry, woody line. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is picked most for leisure and daily wear, and also for the office. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum have a close profile.

Royal

7.4

Moresque · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moresque Royal is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and creamy softness. The top is built from rhubarb, pink pepper, grapefruit and white peach, giving a bright, lightly sweet fruit impression at first. Iris, Japanese peony and Jasminum grandiflorum bring a soft floral heart, and ambroxan with precious woods closes it on a creamy, warm base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, work and daily wear leading the occasions. Winter and night-out use come well behind.

Il Mio Segreto

6.5

Olibere · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olibere Il Mio Segreto is a women's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, fruity and powdery floral heart. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and osmanthus. Cardamom, ylang-ylang, jasmine and peach bring a soft floral and fruity middle. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and iris sweeten the scent and settle it onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and most voters find it feminine. Xerjoff XXY and Iceberg Effusion Woman have a close profile.

Musk / Moschus / Wild Musk

4.9

Axe · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Axe Musk / Moschus / Wild Musk is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral musk with a fresh, woody and faintly smoky edge. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with green notes, lime and lavender for a fresh start. Rose, jasmine and carnation in the heart add a soft, lightly spicy floral touch. The base of musk, amber and precious woods settles it into a sweet, woody, slightly animalic finish. Montale Intense Roses Musk and Jōvan Musk for Men (Cologne) have a close profile.

First Premier Bouquet

7.6

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Van Cleef & Arpels First Premier Bouquet is a fresh, citrusy floral for women; it has been discontinued, but it suits light, easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, peach and vodka, giving a citrus and fruity freshness. The heart forms a floral bouquet of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and sweet pea, softened by green and sweet touches. The base of precious woods, iris and musk leaves a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daily, leisure and work settings. Most voters find it feminine. Floris Bouquet de la Reine (Eau de Toilette) and Linari Eleganza Luminosa have a close profile.

cruising-area

7.5

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Filippo Sorcinelli cruising-area is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits evenings, nights out and the cooler months. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn, winter and spring lead the season votes, while summer trails well behind. Evening, leisure and night out are the favoured occasions, and daytime is rarely picked. Its dark, heavy character reads comfortably on anyone. It opens with clove, spices and smoky notes. Black pepper, vetiver, amyris and patchouli form a spicy, earthy heart. The base settles into cedarwood, gurjum balsam, gaiac wood and copaiba balsam, resinous and woody. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Mark Buxton Perfumes Free have a close profile.

Bijan Nude for Men

6.9

Bijan · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bijan Nude for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance whose floral and woody sides are softened by a powdery finish, leaning towards spring and summer days and easygoing daily wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most call it masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Citrus fruits and gardenia give the fresh, floral front of the scent. Amber, precious woods and musk lay a warm, woody, slightly powdery base beneath it. A synthetic edge among the accords keeps the impression clean and tidy. Zara Musk for a Perfect Walk and Narciso Rodriguez Essence have a close profile.

1900 (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

MCM · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

MCM 1900 Eau de Toilette is a powdery, oriental women's fragrance in which sweet fruit and white flowers meet over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with plum, kumquat and peach, which give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, lily of the valley, queen-of-the-night, jasmine, white rose and orange blossom form a rich floral cluster. Oriental spices and precious woods settle underneath, making the base warm and woody. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Revlon Charlie Red and Calvin Klein Secret Obsession have a close profile.

Amberesque

6.9

Moresque · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Moresque Amberesque is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer comes well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top has sugar powder, bergamot and orange. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper and damask rose give a spicy rose feel. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean and amber, while vetiver and patchouli add a woody floor. The overall impression is powdery and oriental.

Lana

7.2

Santa Maria Novella · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Santa Maria Novella Lana opens with cardamom, bergamot and fig blossom, a citrusy, green and floral unisex scent. In the top, cardamom's spice and bergamot's freshness meet the soft fruitiness of fig blossom. The heart brings rose, green notes and aquatic notes, keeping things fresh and floral. The base of musk and precious woods settles into a woody, powdery and creamy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a restrained trail close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, and business, leisure and daytime wear lead the occasions. It draws both feminine and masculine votes, which puts it somewhere in between.

Prima del Teatro di San Carlo

7.2

Carthusia · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carthusia Prima del Teatro di San Carlo is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot, mint and mandarin orange with the softer weight of cedarwood, benzoin and white musk. It projects moderately and its longevity is rated good. Most voters point to fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine or classic. The top is citrusy and minty, fresh and green from the first spray. In the middle, cedarwood, precious woods and benzoin add a warm, woody, resinous body. The base of white musk, oud, rose and amber settles into something sweet, powdery and lightly spicy.

Musk is Great

5.3

Zimaya

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zimaya Musk is Great is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around musky notes, rose and woody notes. The top holds musky notes, rose and woody notes, while the heart brings patchouli, spicy notes and powdery notes. The base rests on precious woods, balsamic notes, musk and fresh notes. The overall impression is fresh and floral, softened by a sweet, creamy, powdery feel, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards fall and spring, with summer close behind, and favour leisure, daily and office wear. Voters tend to read it as somewhat feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Après Vous (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Alex Simone · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Alex Simone Après Vous Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral-woody scent, its sweetness balanced by spicy, resinous warmth. It suits spring and fall, and daily wear. It opens with coconut milk, white cedar and powdery notes, soft and milky. Aegean wallflower, sandalwood and iris form a floral-woody heart, and precious woods, amber and vanilla sweeten the base into a warm, resinous finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and office wear lead. Though unisex, most votes read it as feminine. It has been discontinued.

Musk to Musk

6.4

Montale · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Montale Musk to Musk is a unisex scent built around white musk and ambergris, set on a woody base of precious woods and teakwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It smells fresh and powdery, with a soft floral touch. White musk and ambergris form the centre of that impression. Nutmeg adds a spicy warmth, while oud and teakwood give a woody depth. A slightly synthetic gloss runs through it. Montale Aoud Flowers and Mancera Purple Flowers have a close profile.

My Glow

6.1

Jennifer Lopez · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jennifer Lopez My Glow is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance whose light sweetness is softened by a powdery, woody finish; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter trailing. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and far less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with lavender, freesia and water lily for an airy freshness. In the heart, white rose, Casablanca lily and peony join the leaves for a floral, slightly fruity face. The base of heliotrope, sandalwood and musk sweetens it and dries down onto a powdery, woody footing. Marc Jacobs Daisy Delight and Ineke After My Own Heart have a close profile.

cyber-sex

5.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli cyber-sex is a unisex perfume that sets a bright opening of neroli, mandarin orange and juniper berry against the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and also makes itself noticed around you. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top is fresh and citrusy, with neroli, mandarin orange, juniper berry and pink grapefruit. The heart brings a floral, green edge through cyclamen, spices, rosemary, lavender and almond blossom. It settles into a woody, sweet base of vanilla, cedarwood, vetiver and tonka bean, with spicy and animal tones in the accords. Sospiro Vibrato and Bogue Douleur! have a close profile.

Touche pour Homme

7.7

Rue Broca

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rue Broca Touche pour Homme is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in fall and winter. It has a fruity, gourmand character. It opens with linden blossom, mint, blackcurrant and citrus notes for a fresh fruity touch. Orange blossom, musk and oriental spices come forward in the heart, while vanilla, cinnamon and precious woods settle it onto a creamy, woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with few votes for summer. Night out and evening wear lead, though it also works for daily use. It reads masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss The Scent Magnetic for Him and Rabanne 1 Million Black.

Esperys

7.1

E. Coudray · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

E. Coudray Esperys is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that links the freshness of bergamot and green leaves to caramel and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, green leaves and berries, fresh and fruity. In the heart, freesia and rose carry the floral side while caramel and patchouli bring sweetness and a touch of spice. The base of Bourbon vanilla, white musk and cocoa bean softens it, with precious woods adding a woody, powdery ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in autumn and spring, for leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose Me Twice and Impossible Iris have a close profile.

ΓΦΛ Parfum Fin

8.4

Nabucco · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nabucco ΓΦΛ Parfum Fin opens with green mandarin orange and pink pepper, carries frankincense and violet at its heart and settles on moss and leather, a unisex scent with a green, woody and leathery character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a fair share of voters finding it feminine. The opening is fresh and spicy, with green mandarin orange and pink pepper alongside rose. Frankincense gives the heart a resinous feel over precious woods, while violet and star anise soften and sharpen it in turn. The base of moss, leather, fenugreek and amber dries down earthy and smoky. Its profile is close to Motörhead Motörhead Woman and Rook Perfumes Thurible.

Cloud Chaser

6.0

Pegador · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pegador Cloud Chaser is a men's fragrance for spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear, where a fresh, green side is balanced by spicy woods. It opens with cardamom and cypriol, then softens into iris, violet and sandalwood at the heart. The base settles on ginger, leather, amber and precious woods, a sweet, warm foundation with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most see it as masculine, with a share calling it modern. Le Labo Santal 33 and RP Santal Rouge have a close profile.

Oro Bianco

7.6

Bois 1920 · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Bois 1920 Oro Bianco is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral opening against a spicy, woody base with a creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it can be worn either way. Ginger, lemon and pink pepper open bright with a slight bite. In the heart, peony, damask rose and ylang-ylang soften the floral side. Vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood leave a warm, creamy woodiness at the base. Its profile is close to Bodé Studios Satin Cache and Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin.

Mol Escense

7.7

Schuback · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Schuback Mol Escense is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral opening with a woody, lightly sweet and creamy base. Gardenia, chamomile and jasmine give the top a bright, floral start. In the heart, cedarwood, amber and oak wood build a woody frame. Ambergris, precious woods and patchouli settle underneath, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, with spring and summer slightly ahead, and it leans towards office and daily wear. Votes on its character split closely between feminine and masculine. Chapel Factory Pura Lux and Xerjoff Save Me have a close profile.