The Perfume Library

Kalan

7.4

Parfums de Marly · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Parfums de Marly Kalan is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of citrus with spice and a sweet, woody warmth. It opens with blood orange, spices and black pepper, a bright, fruity freshness held in check by the pepper's bite. In the heart, lavender and orange blossom absolute soften the picture. The base turns sweeter with amber, roasted tonka bean and sandalwood, settling onto a woody floor. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. In character votes the masculine side leads, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Marzocco (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Roberto Ugolini Marzocco Eau de Parfum sets mandarin orange, lime and lemon over jasmine and orange blossom, giving a fresh, sweet unisex scent. The opening is bright with three citrus notes, while jasmine and orange blossom bring a soft floral heart. The base of musk, vanilla, cedarwood, precious woods and patchouli settles the scent on a creamy, lightly woody ground. Overall it reads fresh and fruity, with a sweet trace underneath. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters see it mostly as masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also sizeable. Louis Vuitton Sun Song and Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz have a close profile.

Vicebomb

8.1

Simone Andreoli · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Simone Andreoli Vicebomb is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent built around Amarena cherry, salted caramel and vanilla cream. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings are the occasions it leans towards. Feminine votes lead on character, though a fair share of voters find it masculine. It opens with Amarena cherry, red fruits and salted caramel. In the heart, vanilla cream, sugar, rose and ylang-ylang turn that sweetness creamy and floral. The base of tonka bean, precious woods and amber leaves it warm and spicy.

Memoir Woman (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Amouage · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Amouage Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings out: a spicy, woody, leathery take on a floral perfume. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evening and night-out wear; daily and office use get far fewer votes. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Though classed as feminine, some voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, absinth and pink pepper for a spicy brightness. The heart brings clove, black pepper, rose, jasmine and white blossoms together with dark woods and frankincense. The base of labdanum, leather, oakmoss and castoreum dries down sweet, animalic and smoky.

Chrome (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Azzaro · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Chrome Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, ginger and grapefruit in a bright citrus layer. Aniseed, musk and hedione soften that brightness in the heart, while amber, precious woods, lichen and maté leave a woody, slightly green base. Aquatic and spicy accents round out its character. Most voters pick summer and spring, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure, sport and business settings lead. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and about half of voters call it masculine. Cuba Prestige Black and Azzaro Chrome Summer 2014 have a close profile.

Tomo / とも (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Annayake · 2007

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Annayake Tomo / とも Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rosemary, lavender and citrus fruits and dries down sweet on benzoin and tonka bean. The top is a fresh mix of rosemary, lavender and citrus fruits. In the heart, blond tobacco, clary sage and coriander seed add a dry, spicy edge. The base of benzoin, cistus, tonka bean and black musk softens everything into a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also works at the office. Voters mostly find it masculine and modern. Bruno Banani Bruno Banani Man and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.

Jasmin Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Bvlgari · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. It opens with gardenia and plant juice, a floral freshness. The heart brings jasmine sambac absolute and the sweetness of almond. The base of tonka bean absolute, precious woods and Glycyrrhiza glabra closes it in a woody, spicy, powdery warmth. Bvlgari Splendida - Jasmin Noir has a close profile.

1270

7.6

Frapin · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Frapin 1270 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on raisin, cocoa and coffee that settles into tonka and vanilla. The top is led by raisin, cocoa, coffee and hazelnut, with candied bitter orange peel adding a slight edge to the sweetness. Linden tree, pepper and spices move into the heart and dry the fruity sweetness. The base of white honey, vanilla and gaiac wood leaves a warm, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as suited to either.

2022 Generation Man

8.0

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022 Generation Man is a fruity, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that opens with mint, blackcurrant and yuzu zest and deepens into Cambodian oud. The opening pairs the freshness of mint and yuzu zest with the sweet, fruity edge of blackcurrant. Cambodian oud takes the heart, and the base of precious woods, spices and balsamic notes pulls the scent into a resinous, woody, oriental direction. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out; most also read it as masculine. Amouage Jubilation 40 and Ajmal Amber Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Loukhoum

7.7

Keiko Mecheri · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while summer stays in the background. Most voters read it as feminine. As a whole it sweetens around amber, Comorian vanilla, sugar and almond. Bulgarian rose and hawthorn add a floral side, and precious woods give it a woody base. Spicy and powdery accords soften the sweetness.

Tulum Junglescape

7.3

Simone Andreoli · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Simone Andreoli Tulum Junglescape is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits relaxed days in warm weather. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also works at the office. Opinions are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and a modern character weighs in. As a whole it smells bright and lively: lime and mint bring the coolness, softened by green tea and green notes. Ylang-ylang and tiaré add a floral warmth, while tropical fruits supply the sweetness. Sea salt and precious woods stay in the background, keeping it on a woody footing.

Musk Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Musk Aoud is a smoky, leathery oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and bergamot, and the heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, Grasse jasmine and May rose. Oud, musk, vanilla, patchouli and leather dominate the base, wrapped in sweet, spicy, resinous and woody accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. Though unisex, voters lean towards calling it masculine. Roja Parfums Musk Aoud Absolue Précieux and Roja Parfums 51 pour Homme (Parfum) have a close profile.

Ysatis (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Givenchy · 1984

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Ysatis Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet women's fragrance in which tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang are softened by honey, amber and vanilla. Most voters pick Ysatis for autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while summer is rarely chosen. It is said to suit evenings and nights out best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. More than half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it classic. Citrus, bergamot, mandarin orange and galbanum lead the opening, with aldehydes and coconut adding a slight edge. In the heart, tuberose, jasmine, Egyptian rose and ylang-ylang turn floral and powdery, while honey and narcissus add sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and civet builds a spicy, woody, animalic chypre foundation. Ysatis and Emanuel Ungaro Diva share a close profile.

Larmes du Désert

7.8

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental scent with resinous, earthy and slightly smoky tones, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes second and summer trails far behind. Evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It is unisex, though slightly more voters read it as masculine than feminine. It opens with cypress, gaiac wood and frankincense, which give a resinous, smoky start. In the heart, cedarwood, patchouli and benzoin build an earthy, sweet body. The base of labdanum, precious woods and amber leaves a warm, dense trail. Armani Privé Sable Nuit and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

The Game (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff The Game Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of gin fizz and juniper berry with iris and woody notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and about half of voters read it as masculine, with many calling it modern. It opens with gin fizz and juniper berry, fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity. In the heart, iris and precious woods soften it and give it a woody base, with blackwood underneath. The overall feel is sweet and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Corallium (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Carthusia · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carthusia Corallium Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daytime and office are the occasions it fits best. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in the middle. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, bay leaf and myrrh, fresh and lightly green. At the heart, cedarwood, precious woods and patchouli build a woody base. In the base, sage, stonecrop and white musk soften the aquatic freshness and hold it in place. The perfumer is Laura Bosetti Tonatto.

Keep Glazed

7.2

The House of Oud · 2019

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

The House of Oud Keep Glazed is a unisex fragrance built around mango, coconut and cream, a sweet, fruity, gourmand scent brightened by citrus. It opens with strawberry leaf, mango and lemon, which give a fresh, juicy fruit impression. In the heart, cream and coconut soften things into a creamy sweetness, while ginger adds a light lift. Musk and precious woods keep the base calm and quiet. The accords also include a synthetic side. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and it is used mainly for leisure and daily wear. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and some describe it as modern. brudi Ras. and Juliette Has A Gun Miami Shake have a close profile.

The One Mysterious Night

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Dolce & Gabbana The One Mysterious Night is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental, softened by floral and resinous touches, a men's scent with an evening mood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear get far fewer votes. Voters call it mostly masculine and classic. It opens with grapefruit and saffron; the freshness is brief and the spice soon takes over. The heart holds oud, clary sage and rose absolute. In the base, labdanum, precious woods, tonka bean and amber settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

L'Homme Sage

7.8

Divine · 2005

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Divine L'Homme Sage is a woody, earthy men's fragrance that balances a fruity sweetness with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with lychee, mandarin orange, saffron and cardamom, where the fruit sweetness is cut by spice. In the heart, balsam, patchouli and immortelle lay down a woody, powdery and slightly smoky base that carries through. Frankincense, oakmoss and amber settle it into a resinous, earthy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, evening, night out and business all draw similar votes, and most voters find it masculine and classic. M8 Moods Fumoso and Odin New York 03 Century have a close profile.

Royal Muska (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

M. Micallef · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

M. Micallef Royal Muska Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery feminine scent that opens on rose and peach and settles into musk and white musk. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most, and the character is mostly read as feminine. Peach and rose give a fresh, fruity floral start. Toward the heart, precious woods and musk add a woody, creamy softness. White musk carries the sweet, powdery base. M. Micallef Royal Muska Nectar and Azzaro Twin Women have a close profile.

Dubai - Bahar (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Bahar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that rests its fruity sweetness on a warm, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office. Masculine gets the most character votes, followed by modern and feminine. The top opens bright with mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple. Rose, jasmine and sandalwood form the heart, and vanilla, amber and musk sweeten the dry-down. Nabeel Ocean and Nabeel Golden Beach have a close profile.

Chamade Homme

8.1

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Chamade Homme is a fresh, green chypre with floral and spicy touches, a classic-leaning masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with Italian bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, nutmeg, violet leaf and hyacinth add a floral, powdery greenness. The base of vetiver, precious woods and leather settles into a woody, leathery footing. Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Chypre Silver and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

ManRose

8.0

Etro · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Etro ManRose is a woody floral that opens a rose with fresh citrus and spice over a smoky, resinous base; it is classed as a men's fragrance and suits evenings and leisure time. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing behind. Evening, leisure and nights out come first. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Calabrian bergamot, cardamom and Sichuan pepper give a fresh, spicy opening, joined by elemi resin. The heart brings Turkish rose, geranium and frankincense forward. In the base, vetiver, leather, patchouli and amber set a woody, smoky ground. Gini Ikigai and Roja Parfums Goodman's have a close profile.

Upper Ten for Her

7.8

Lubin · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Upper Ten for Her is a women's fragrance that pairs rose, raspberry liqueur and dark chocolate, with floral, fruity and gourmand sides all audible together. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin alongside Isabella grape and artemisia. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute is sweetened by raspberry liqueur, while Sichuan pepper adds a little spice. The base of dark chocolate, amber and frankincense brings a resinous, smoky warmth, with precious woods as the dry backdrop. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a minority choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear has its share of votes. Voters mostly call it feminine, with classic and modern close behind. Daniel Josier Orquidea and Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis have a close profile.