The Perfume Library

Tuberose

4.9

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Keiko Mecheri Tuberose pairs tuberose with iris, jasmine sambac and Turkish rose in a sweet, powdery floral; it is a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Pink pepper and petitgrain open it with a spicy, slightly green touch, then Indian tuberose and tuberose absolute take over the heart, with iris adding a powdery softness. Benzoin, vanilla and precious woods sweeten the base and give it an oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Cacharel Loulou (Eau de Parfum) and Mugler Alien (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lunea

7.6

Keiko Mecheri · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Lunea is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, its sweet, gourmand side balanced by resinous wood. It opens fresh with candied mandarin orange and neroli. In the heart, toffee and marzipan add a gourmand sweetness, while rose and myrrh pull it toward floral and spicy. The base of musk, precious woods and frankincense sets a woody, resinous, oriental ground. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick evening and nights out, with leisure wear also common. It has no gendered lean. Its profile is close to Serge Lutens La myrrhe and Floris Honey Oud.

L'Esprit Divin

6.5

Paul Emilien · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Paul Emilien L'Esprit Divin is a spicy, resinous and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, cardamom, nutmeg, clove and ginger for a spicy warmth, while rose and vanilla sweeten the edges. In the heart, musk, sandalwood and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. The base of labdanum, amber, tobacco and Turkish rose leaves a resinous, smoky and slightly leathery trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening, night out and leisure leading the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it feminine. Montale Arabians Rose Leather and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

Souffle Intime

7.1

Paul Emilien · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Paul Emilien Souffle Intime is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery and resinous depth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen mostly for autumn, winter and spring, far less for summer, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The top notes of aldehydes, pink pepper, orange and mandarin open bright. The heart builds a floral frame of iris, jasmine, rose and violet, softened by cinnamon and peach into something spicy and fruity. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk, sweet and woody.

Hudson River NY

7.6

Gravel · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Gravel Hudson River NY is a unisex scent that sets citrus and spice against a powdery, woody backbone, opening bright and settling into a sweet, warm tone. It opens with bergamot and geranium, a bright citrus start. At the heart, lavender, coriander and cardamom add a spicy, lightly aromatic frame. The base brings vanilla and tonka bean sweetness, while cedarwood and precious woods ground it in a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings, nights out, leisure and the office. It leans masculine and classic, though some voters read it as feminine. Riiffs Fareed and Guerlain Héritage Eau de Toilette share a close profile.

Mare Mosso

7.8

M8 Moods · 2016

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

M8 Moods Mare Mosso is a unisex scent that sets the spicy freshness of thyme and aniseed against aquatic notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in autumn, while winter is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and masculine and feminine votes are split evenly. It opens with thyme and aniseed, spicy and lightly fresh. The heart brings green notes and aquatic notes, keeping the scent green and watery. In the base, white musk, precious woods, patchouli and vanilla settle it into a woody, sweet, creamy finish. Carthusia A'mmare (Eau de Parfum) and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea have a close profile.

Anucci Man

8.1

Anucci · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anucci Man is a chypre for men that sets a fresh, floral opening over a green, woody and powdery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear while still working for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly find it masculine, some call it classic. Bergamot and lemon open bright, softened by jasmine and chamomile. In the heart, vetiver, patchouli and lavender build a green, aromatic backbone. The base of amber, oakmoss and musk leaves a sweet, animalic, creamy warmth. Armani Privé - Éclat de Jasmin and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Musk al Shiokh

8.1

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Musk al Shiokh is a unisex oriental that runs a floral start into a woody, spicy and smoky body. Rose comes first, then patchouli and vetiver in the heart. The base holds precious woods and musk, and the animal accord adds a warm, slightly heavy edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters mark all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and lean towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Hind Al Oud Sheikh Abdullah and Hind Al Oud Rose have a close profile.

Red Carpet Paragon

8.1

Zimaya

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon is a unisex fragrance that suits fall and spring days, pairing a fresh, citrusy opening with a sweet, woody base. It opens with blood orange, spices and black pepper. In the heart, amber, lavender and orange blossom add a floral, creamy softness. The base of precious woods, moss, tonka bean and musk leaves a sweet, woody trail. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and the office. It reads closer to masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Parfums de Marly Kalan and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Lungomare (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Roberto Capucci

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roberto Capucci Lungomare Eau de Parfum is a fresh, marine-leaning men's fragrance that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime, marine notes and neroli, a bright citrus start. At the heart, water jasmine, davana and patchouli add a soft floral, green touch. The base of algae absolute, musk, precious woods and ambergris settles into a woody, salty finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, sport and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as masculine and modern. M. Micallef Osaïto and New Notes Queen of the Sea have a close profile.

Star Oud

7.3

Montblanc · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Montblanc Star Oud is a sweet, spicy oud fragrance with woody, smoky and resinous sides, made for men and women alike. It has no top, heart and base split and reads as a single whole: oud, sandalwood and precious woods build a woody core, cinnamon and cardamom add spicy warmth, and amber notes sweeten it. Gourmand and oriental accords bring the sweetness forward, while animal and smoky tones darken the character. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather and works on anyone. Atkinsons The Other Side of Oud and Lattafa Oud Mood have a close profile.

Cyranó

7.5

Naso di Raza · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Naso di Raza Cyranó is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and relaxed days. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Fall leads the season votes, followed by spring and winter, while summer gets very few. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic, though some find it feminine. It is worn for evenings, leisure, nights out and the office alike. The scent runs woody, spicy and resinous, with green, earthy and smoky shades alongside. Precious woods, Indian black pepper, tobacco and caramel come forward, softened by Bourbon vanilla and musk. Xerjoff Laylati / Afgano Puro and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Vol de Nuit Évasion

8.3

Guerlain · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Vol de Nuit Évasion is a feminine fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy warmth, suited to evenings and nights; it has been discontinued. It opens on rose and peach, then moves into an iris and jasmine heart that keeps the floral side soft and powdery. The base of precious woods, amber and vanilla adds a spicy, oriental and faintly animal warmth, and the scent settles into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Guerlain Attrape Cœur and M. Micallef Note Poudrée have a close profile.

Verveine Sorbet / Verbena Sorbet

8.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Sorbet / Verbena Sorbet is a light, fresh and citrusy unisex scent with a green edge, leaning towards summer days and everyday wear. Grapefruit and lime bring the first freshness, while vervain and mint in the heart add a cool, green feel. Precious woods and white musk soften the base, and the fruity, sweet accords blend into a creamy smoothness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick summer, then spring. Daily wear, leisure, sport and business come up most, and masculine and feminine votes are equal, which leaves it balanced between the two. L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Mandarine and Comptoir Sud Pacifique O'Pomelo have a close profile.

Limited Edition 03 - Unusual Wood

6.9

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Italian Decorum

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand Italian Decorum is a men's fragrance in which mint, mandarin and bergamot build a fresh, green citrus character. Mint, Italian mandarin orange, Sicilian and Calabrian bergamot and basil lead the composition, giving it a bright, green feel. Cypress and galbanum keep the greenery going, while labdanum, Iceland moss and Indonesian patchouli add a resinous, woody, earthy base. The citrus sweetness is balanced by spicy touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters don't settle on one season: autumn is slightly ahead, with spring and summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Tom Ford Italian Cypress and Casamorati Harrods have a close profile.

Citrus Symphony

7.8

Monkoku · 2025

Citrus · Aquatic · Sweet

Monkoku Citrus Symphony is a unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, lemon and aquatic notes and settles into amber and vanilla. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. The top is mandarin orange, lemon and aquatic notes, forming a fresh citrus accord. Exotic and spicy notes sit in the heart, and the base of cedarwood, precious woods, musk, amber and vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy footing. The overall feel is fresh, with a touch of oriental sweetness. Khadlaj Epoque Artistique and La Rive Absolute Sport have a close profile.

Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Denim · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Denim Black Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that opens with citrus, aromatic and fresh notes and settles into amber and musk. The top leans on citrus, aromatic and fresh notes, with floral notes and precious woods softening the heart. Amber and musk sit underneath. Fresh, citrus and green accords dominate, while sweet, spicy, woody and resinous tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daily wear, business and leisure, and far fewer pick it for sport, evenings or nights out. Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods and Abercrombie & Fitch Batch No. 46 have a close profile.

Rubia Sucrée

7.6

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Francesca Dell'Oro Rubia Sucrée is a unisex fragrance that joins the brightness of mandarin orange, ginger flower and lemon zest to the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. It opens fresh and citrusy with mandarin orange and lemon zest, while ginger flower and fig leaf add a light spicy, green edge. In the heart, jasmine absolute, almond and precious woods come forward. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean settles it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter also get a fair share. Leisure and evening are the most common uses, with night out close behind. Marcoccia Zaahra and Franck Boclet Tonka have a close profile.

Mountain Woody Forest

7.8

Zara · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Zara Mountain Woody Forest is a men's fragrance that opens with pepper, Siberian stone pine and nutmeg, then turns woody and resinous with juniper, frankincense and gaiac wood. It starts fresh and green, with the spicy notes following right behind. In the heart, juniper and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky air. The base settles on precious woods, leather and gaiac wood, so the scent stays woody and leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards daily and leisure wear, with business and evening also getting votes. Its value for money is rated highly. Pierre Guillaume 11.2 Spicematic and Armand Basi Wild Forest have a close profile.

Première Danse

6.8

Paul Emilien · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Paul Emilien Première Danse is a feminine scent that sets a floral, powdery character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither stays too close nor fills a room. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daytime and office wear, with evening and night out further behind. It opens with Italian iris, Sicilian mandarin orange, Argentinian bitter orange and Tasmanian red berries. In the heart, French violet, French mimosa, Haitian vetiver and precious woods give it a floral, woody core. The base of Somalian frankincense, Siam benzoin, Spanish labdanum, white musk and amber sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.

Steffen Schraut

6.3

Steffen Schraut · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Steffen Schraut by Steffen Schraut is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn further behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and can also be worn at the office. It reads feminine. Apricot and white peach open with a fruity freshness. Jasmine and rose add a sweet floral heart. Precious woods and vetiver ground it in a woody base, and the accords carry a synthetic edge too. Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie (Eau de Parfum) and Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes have a close profile.

Amber Arabesque

7.3

Moresque · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Moresque Amber Arabesque is a unisex amber and resinous woody scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and orange, fruity notes and a sweetness of sugar powder. In the heart, raspberry leaf, geranium, pink pepper and damask rose meet spices for a floral, green feel. The base sets an earthy, smoky chypre ground of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and precious woods, sweetened by amber, tonka bean and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads in between. Moresque Amberesque and The Dua Brand Ballet of Amber have a close profile.

Herbal Garden

6.4

Hildegard Braukmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hildegard Braukmann Herbal Garden is a fresh, citrusy and green scent, made for women and now discontinued, that suits the daytime of warmer seasons. Mandarin orange and lime open with a fruity, bright lift. In the heart, thyme and basil add a herbal, lightly spicy greenness. Amber and precious woods settle underneath and soften the scent with a woody warmth. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so some read it as sitting between the two. Claus Porto No. 5 Lime Basil and Hermès Concentré d'Orange Verte have a close profile.