The Perfume Library

Vetiverissimo

8.1

Fzotic · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Fzotic Vetiverissimo is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets vetiver, cedar and resins against spices. Vetiver leads: an earthy, green woodiness built on the dry frame of cedar and woods. Spices and resins warm that woody body, while a creamy softness keeps it from turning severe. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn follows close behind. It leans towards business and daily wear, and voters read it mostly as masculine and classic. JAR Parfums Shadow and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

Sarmassa

7.7

Acqua delle Langhe

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Acqua delle Langhe Sarmassa is an oriental fragrance for women that lays a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth over bright citrus. It opens with orange and lemon, while cedarwood gives the freshness a woody frame. The heart brings amber, vanilla, musk, spices and honey, turning the scent sweeter and softer. Resins and talcum settle in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly smoky trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, daily wear, work and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, with a classic feel. Rochas Lui Rochas and Serge Lutens Bois oriental have a close profile.

Aeon 001

7.4

Aeon Perfume · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Aeon Perfume Aeon 001 is a unisex scent that sets spices, white blossoms and resins against smoky notes, deepened by earthy vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with a classic feel as well. As a whole it reads woody, oriental and resinous, with a floral and spicy edge. The white blossoms are roughened by spices, while smoky notes and vetiver add an earthy, animalic warmth. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Xerjoff Zafar have a close profile.

Perfectly Marvelous

7.9

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Perfectly Marvelous pairs jasmine sambac and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with spices and red sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery floral made for women. The floral accord leads, with a green edge beside it. Cashmeran, red sandalwood and resins build a woody, oriental base, while spices and pimento sweeten it and add a little bite. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Half of the voters call it feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Crown of Marmara

7.0

Alghabra · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alghabra Crown of Marmara is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a resinous, leathery, smoky woodiness, and it suits fall and winter best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, then winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evenings. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes also carry real weight. It opens with bergamot and neroli freshness meeting the hard, smoky edge of styrax, Peru balsam and leather. In the heart, patchouli, benzoin, caramel and resins add a sweet, earthy warmth. Sandalwood and amber gather that warmth onto a woody base.

Sine Gloria

6.4

Nobile 1942 · 2026

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Nobile 1942 Sine Gloria is a heavy unisex scent that sets smoky, leathery and earthy tones against a sweet, resinous body, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with leisure and nights out leading the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though some call it modern or feminine. Zousz Black Oud and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile. The top holds hashish, petrol, cognac, rum and ayahuasca. Resins, leather, honey, tar and patchouli form the heart. The base settles into musk, oud, tonka bean, vanilla and amber. Sweetness and spice are cut by green and woody tones, and the smoky side stays present throughout.

Signature Elixir

7.7

Montblanc · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montblanc Signature Elixir is a sweet, creamy floral gourmand built on red orchid, vanilla absolute and amberwood. Red orchid comes first; at the heart, vanilla absolute and resins soften the scent into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Amberwood in the base rounds off the gourmand feel with a woody warmth. Floral and fruity tones keep the sweetness balanced, and a synthetic sheen gives it a modern edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits everyday wear, the office and evenings out alike, and most voters find it feminine. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir have a close profile.

Amber (2020)

7.3

Rook Perfumes · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Animal

Rook Perfumes Amber (2020) is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and is rarely chosen for the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Saffron and smoke open it, with frankincense and amber in the heart. Black musk, tonka bean and resins sit in the base. The result is a sweet, resinous body, hardened by spicy, animal and leathery tones. Rook Perfumes Amber (2018) and Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde have a close profile.

Blanc de Sienne

7.1

Evody · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Evody Blanc de Sienne is a unisex scent that opens with basil, lemon and bergamot and carries orange blossom and iris at its heart, leaning towards everyday wear in autumn and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further back. It suits leisure, daytime and office wear, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The opening is citrusy and green: lemon, bergamot and basil make it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, iris, cypress and fig add a floral, powdery and slightly sweet feel. Resins, coffee and woods settle it onto a woody, spicy base.

Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Ballade Verte

7.4

Manuel Canovas · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Manuel Canovas Les Fantaisies Parfumées - Ballade Verte is a green, floral perfume with a sweet, woody backdrop, suited to women and to spring and summer days. The top notes of violet leaf, galbanum and ginger give a green, spicy freshness, while rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch. In the heart, sandalwood, cedar, resins and oud build a woody, slightly earthy depth. White musk and vanilla leave the base powdery and sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the leading occasions. It reads mainly feminine, though some voters also call it classic or modern. Balmain Ivoire and Hermès Calèche Eau Délicate have a close profile.

Chaleureux

7.6

ARVE · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

ARVE Chaleureux is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh green of Swiss stone pine, mugwort and Bulgarian lavender with the warmth of cedarwood and amber. It projects at a moderate level and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is used mainly for leisure, work and daily wear. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens cool and green with pine, mugwort and lavender, while cinnamon adds light spice. The heart turns woody and slightly sweet with fig leaf, nutmeg, cedarwood and resins. Moss, suede, amber and cashmere leave a soft, earthy base.

Lady Emblem L'Eau

7.1

Montblanc · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montblanc Lady Emblem L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy floral with fruity and aquatic touches, a light feminine scent that suits daily wear. White peach, mandarin orange leaf and lychee lead, giving a sweet, green brightness. Rose and magnolia soften it into a floral heart, and musk, cedar and resins settle underneath with a gently woody dry base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime, office and leisure the favoured occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and modern. By Terry Bleu Paradis and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl have a close profile.

Aphrodisiaque

7.0

Agent Provocateur · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agent Provocateur Aphrodisiaque is a floral-oriental scent that opens with jasmine, blackberry and white pepper, then turns sweet with vanilla orchid and black honey. Aphrodisiaque has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily wear gets fewer votes. Most voters read it as feminine. It starts with jasmine, blackberry and white pepper together: floral, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, vanilla orchid, black honey and night-blooming cereus pull it toward a sweet, creamy side. Musk and resins sit underneath, leaving a powdery, animalic warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Belle d'Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Laura Mercier Lumière d'Ambre have a close profile.

Rendez-vous au Cap Ferrat

7.7

Godet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Godet Rendez-vous au Cap Ferrat is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, easy to wear for leisure or the office. It opens light, green and bright with galbanum, juniper berry, Italian bergamot and Italian lemon. In the heart, neroli, lavender, thyme and myrtle add a floral, slightly spicy touch. The base settles into woods with vetiver, sandalwood, tree moss and cedarwood. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure and business are its leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Creed Green Irish Tweed and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Rosier Ardent

6.8

Nez à Nez

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nez à Nez Rosier Ardent is a spiced rose that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued and is regarded as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind and summer far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure and daily wear. Most votes call it feminine, though a fair share see it as classic. It opens with cumin, pepper, cinnamon and cardamom, a dry, warm spice. Rose takes over in the heart and carries the floral side. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, resins and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, sweet, oriental footing.

Urma Vie

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Urma Vie opens with whisky and salt and moves into frankincense, patchouli and oakmoss, a green, smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Whisky and salt lead at the top. The heart holds vetiver, frankincense, amber and resins, and the base brings frankincense together with patchouli and oakmoss. Green, spicy, woody and earthy accords set the character, with a resinous, smoky tone settling over it all. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Arquinesia Scent of History have a close profile.

Rose Absolue

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Tauer Perfumes Rose Absolue is a unisex rose scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, warming rose absolute with amber and resins. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, but a good share of voters call it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with citrus notes, spices and berries brightening the rose. The heart holds rose absolute and floral notes, and the base of amber, resins, benzoin, ambergris and woods adds a sweet, woody, oriental warmth. Tauerville Rose Flash and Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis have a close profile.

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Edition

7.4

John Varvatos · 2010

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Edition is a discontinued men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it masculine; spring and summer lag well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, though it handles daily use too. It opens with bergamot, orange and cinnamon, giving a sweet, spicy start. In the heart, leather, vetiver and patchouli pull it towards woody and earthy ground. Labdanum, woods, amber and resins settle at the base, leaving a powdery, oriental, leathery trail.

Marbles Tear

8.7

Anomalous Parfum · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Anomalous Parfum Marbles Tear is a dense, sweet and woody unisex scent that sets floral and gourmand sides over an animalic, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Cocoa absolute, mandarin orange and resins come first, while jasmine and rose in the heart sit alongside the sweetness of the cocoa. The base holds kyara oud, assam oud, sandalwood, labdanum and musk, with castoreum and deer musk adding an animalic, creamy and powdery depth. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most point to winter and autumn, and to evenings and nights out. It reads comfortably on anyone, masculine or feminine. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur and Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Cacao Oudh have a close profile.

Mint Cocoa

8.2

Pineward · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Pineward Mint Cocoa pairs peppermint absolute with chocolate absolute in a fresh, gourmand unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with longevity scoring 8 out of 10, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent, it reads equally well on men and women. The peppermint brings a fresh, green edge, while chocolate, cream, vanilla and malt settle it onto a sweet, creamy base. Spices, cedar and patchouli add a woody, earthy and slightly smoky depth, and resins bind it all together.

Son Of a Gun

7.8

CinisLabs

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

CinisLabs Son Of a Gun is a unisex scent built on amber, leather, tar and gun powder, with a spicy, smoky, resinous character. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base sequence: woods, frankincense and resins lay a dry, earthy ground, while spices sharpen it. Tar and gun powder add a smoky, leathery edge, and amber softens that edge a little. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear, and voters most often call it masculine or classic. Spiritwoods Kraꓘen and Meo Fusciuni Buio have a close profile.

Martyr

8.0

Profundum · 2025

Green · Spicy · Woody

Profundum Martyr is a unisex scent that sets black pepper, black leather and smoke over a woody, resinous base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn most often for nights out and evenings. Votes lean masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with metallic notes, wood splint and black pepper, a sharp, dry start. The heart brings cryptomeria, black leather, pine needle and smoke, giving it a green, smoky, leathery feel. The base settles into patchouli, tree moss and resins on an earthy, woody footing. Pineward Eldritch and Beaufort Terror & Magnificence have a close profile.

New Game

6.3

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

La Rive New Game is a fresh men's fragrance that sets citrus and apple over a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. The top is lemon and apple, fresh and fruity. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, juniper and thyme add a spicy, herbal edge. Vetiver, patchouli and cumaru form a woody base, with aquatic and sweet accords running through the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daytime, leisure and office wear, with fewer votes for evening and night out. La Rive The Hunting Man and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic have a close profile.

Noir Okoumé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume Noir Okoumé is a smoky, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and sits most easily in evenings and relaxed hours. As a whole, the scent is built around sandalwood, incense and myrrh. Iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while resins and woody notes bring a warmth that tips towards sweet. Oolong tea stays in the background of this heavy texture. Spicy, leathery and smoky tones darken the character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night outings close behind. Voters split between masculine and feminine, and many also find it classic. Goutal Folie d'un Soir and Diptyque Kimonanthe have a close profile.