The Perfume Library

Philokalia - Afterlife Potion

8.6

Adi ale Van · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van Philokalia - Afterlife Potion is a unisex scent that opens on jasmine and tuberose absolutes and settles into oud, labdanum and resins; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters rated it, so treat those figures with caution. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is dense and full of character, and it suits anyone regardless of gender. The top is floral, with jasmine and tuberose absolutes. The heart leans on nagarmotha, white oud, oud, Nepalese nard and labdanum, while the base brings candle wax, amber, frankincense and aged wood. Civet and castoreum add an animal edge, and dust and paint give it an unusual depth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, smoky and earthy.

Visione 2 Terra

8.0

Goti Essenze · 2016

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Goti Essenze Visione 2 Terra is a green, earthy and woody unisex scent built around roots, green leaves and galbanum; it has been discontinued. Grass, herbs and woods carry the green character, while resins soften it. The accords read green, sweet, spicy, woody, resinous and earthy, giving an impression of damp forest ground: natural and dry. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer also works. It leans towards leisure, evening and office wear. Masculine and feminine votes are equal. Bois Blond by Pierre Guillaume and Namasté by Friendly Hunting have a close profile.

Fireside Story (Perfume Oil)

7.8

For Strange Women · 2012

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Perfume Oil

For Strange Women Fireside Story in perfume oil form is a unisex scent defined by woods, smoke and pine cone, leaning resinous and sweet. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and it is suggested far less for the office. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with woods and smoke. Towards the heart, pine cone, leaves, frankincense and resins take over, adding a green, earthy edge. In the base, vanilla sweetens it and leaves a spicy, oriental warmth.

Namasté

8.2

Friendly Hunting · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Friendly Hunting Namasté is a green, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days. Woods, frankincense, grass and resins make up the scent. The green of the grass sits on a woody, resinous base; spicy, earthy and smoky accords pull it towards warmth rather than coolness, while a creamy softness takes the edge off. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and choose it mainly for leisure and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Alkemia Hexennacht and Rito Oltre have a close profile.

Ventus

7.2

Eolie · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Eolie Ventus is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon against spice, resin and smoky wood, fresh but with a firm edge. It opens with Sicilian lemon, spices and resins, the citrus sparkling over a spicy, resinous frame. In the heart, Texas cedar gives the scent a woody backbone while Egyptian jasmine softens it slightly. The base of Somalian frankincense, white musk and amber settles into a warm, smoky floor. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It is neither heavy nor fleeting, and sits comfortably through the day. Its character works on both men and women. Bois 1920 Scuro and Olibanum. Sacra have a close profile.

Nuit d'Hiver Intense

7.8

Flore Botanical Alchemy

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Flore Botanical Alchemy Nuit d'Hiver Intense is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, resinous, earthy body of fir and vetiver. It opens with mint, bergamot zest and orange zest for a crisp sparkle, while coriander seed adds a dry spice. In the heart, lavender absolute, jasmine and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, and the fir needles and cedar leaf keep the green, woody tone going. The base of vetiver, amber, patchouli absolute, oakmoss and resins settles it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without turning heavy. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which fits its unisex character.

Rêve Narcotique

8.7

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sultan Pasha Attars Rêve Narcotique is a dense, sweet and animalic unisex floral, pairing the creamy weight of gardenia and tuberose with the warmth of honey and resins. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, a full and warm scent. It opens on a floral cloud of gardenia, ylang-ylang, tuberose and heliotrope. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac, honey, nutmeg and Damask rose come forward, with black caraway adding spice. The base leaves an animalic, resinous depth from civet, castoreum, Mysore sandalwood, tolu balm and ambergris. Zoologist Bee and Serge Lutens Veilleur de Nuit have a close profile.

King Kong de Kenzo

7.8

Kenzo · 1980

Floral · Green · Fruity

Kenzo King Kong de Kenzo is a floral and green chypre with a sweet, spicy side, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. It is classed as feminine, yet votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole: oakmoss and green notes give the chypre backbone, while rose adds a soft floral touch. Banana brings a fruity sweetness, and peppermint and clove add a cool, warm spice. Amber and resins settle it onto a woody, warm footing.

Midnight Oak

6.8

Reynolds and REYNØLDS · 2025

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Reynolds and REYNØLDS Midnight Oak is a woody, smoky fragrance for men that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It wears easily for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also fits an office setting. It opens with green notes, frankincense and oriental notes. Woody notes, coffee, tobacco and resins form the heart. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, fig, patchouli and amber notes adds a sweet, earthy and spicy warmth.

Neith

8.2

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2026

Floral · Green · Spicy

Neela Vermeire Créations Neith is a unisex scent built around cypriol, oud, castoreum and resins, with a woody, smoky and animalic character. Neith's longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though those ratings rest on few votes. As a unisex perfume it doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, and its dense character suits cooler, colder days best. Cypriol, woods and oud form the frame, while castoreum adds a leathery, animalic warmth. Resins bring a creamy, oriental softness and pepper adds a spicy edge. Floral notes and a green accord lighten this heavy texture over an earthy, smoky base.

Opium Fraîcheur d'Orient

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Fraîcheur d'Orient is a spicy, feminine fragrance from 1998, now discontinued, where mandarin orange, cinnamon and ginger sit over the warmth of amber and patchouli. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat these as rough. Seasonal votes spread across all four, with fall slightly ahead. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings out. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic. The notes read as one whole: mandarin orange and coriander bring freshness, while cinnamon, ginger and pepper add spice. Jasmine and carnation give a floral touch, and amber, patchouli, musk, resins and woody notes set an oriental base. Fresh citrus and resinous accords sit side by side. Black Angel and Noir Epices have a close profile.

Oud Marrakech

7.0

Blend Oud · 2018

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Blend Oud Oud Marrakech is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance with a green, powdery and resinous streak; it has been discontinued. It opens with green notes and iris, giving a powdery floral touch. The heart of tobacco, coffee, resins and woody notes builds a spicy, dry core, and frankincense and oud weigh most in the base. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Voters read it as more masculine, but it also works as unisex.

Desert Oasis

6.7

Laborynthia

Sweet · Woody · Oriental

Laborynthia Desert Oasis is a unisex fragrance built around amber, frankincense and Cambodian oud, sweet and smoky with a leathery edge. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the small number of votes makes this only a first impression. The dense, heavy character suits men and women alike. The scent holds together as one: sweet amber and resins give it warmth, while frankincense and Cambodian oud add a smoky, woody depth. Leather brings a dry, firm edge to an otherwise oriental profile. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Lattafa Anfas Oud have a close profile.

similimirage

6.6

Première Peau · 2025

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Première Peau similimirage is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, green character with a spicy, smoky and leathery streak. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Leisure and evening wear get the most votes, with business and daily use close behind. These ratings come from small numbers of votes, so they are best read loosely. Thyme, pine and Dalmatian immortelle give it a green, spicy sharpness. Salty and mineral notes and sand keep it dry and airy, while resins and synthetic leather add a woody, smoky depth. Ambrette softens the whole a little.

Latakia

7.4

Tada Parfumeur · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Tada Parfumeur Latakia is a unisex scent that pairs the sweetness of honey and dried fruits with the smoky warmth of tobacco and resins. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. The scent suits men and women alike. Honey and dried fruits lay down a sweet, fruity base. Tobacco and resins pull that sweetness toward something smoky and spicy, while lavender softens the edges a little. The result is warm, dense and slightly heavy. Curionoir Tobacco Night and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Hajar

7.6

Al Haramain

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Al Haramain Hajar is a unisex oriental that sets a sweet, floral body against spicy, resinous and woody tones. The top notes are ylang-ylang and geranium, and the heart softens into amber and floral notes. The base holds gurjum balsam, amber, musk, resins and sandalwood. A fruity sweetness runs through it, while the earthy, woody side comes forward as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of ratings is small. Most voters pick it for leisure, followed by nights out and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes. Its unisex profile suits men and women alike. L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses and Al Ambra My Breeze have a close profile.

Visit for Women

5.7

Azzaro · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Azzaro Visit for Women is a floral, sweet scent kept fresh by a light spicy edge, made for women; most voters lean towards fall and spring and wear it in daily life. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in daytime and leisure wear, with evenings next; it can be worn in winter and summer too, but fall and spring carry the most votes. It opens with bitter orange leaf and pimento, fresh with a slight spice. The heart of jasmine, rose and patchouli forms a floral core. In the base, tonka bean, musk, resins and cedar sweeten the scent and bring a woody, oriental warmth, while fruity and gourmand touches stay in the background.

Wasteland Warrior

7.4

For The Scent Of It · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

For The Scent Of It Wasteland Warrior is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a resinous, smoky and woody base. Coriander, yarrow and blood orange give it a bright, slightly bitter start. In the heart, vetiver and Virginia cedar build a woody frame, while vanilla, resins and amber in the base soften and warm it. Spicy and floral touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, and less for the office. Most voters find it masculine, though feminine and classic votes are well represented. Lush Breath of God and Gritti Arancia Ambrata have a close profile.

Mantarang Made Me

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2026

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Mantarang Made Me is a unisex scent built around black pepper, resins and Borneo oud, with a green, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough impression. It reads as unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. The scent comes as a single whole rather than in stages: black pepper and violet leaf give it a green, spicy sharpness, while costus and resins pull it towards an earthy, oriental depth. Borneo oud carries the woody body. Ensar Oud Archipelago and Robert Piguet Casbah have a close profile.

Amaani

8.4

Swiss Arabian · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Amaani is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and sweet and moves into a spicy, woody oriental character. The top notes bring raspberry, lavender and citrus notes together with thyme and saffron, while the heart carries resins, leathery notes and nagarmotha. In the base, oud, amber, patchouli and musk settle the scent onto a dark, warm footing. The fougère side comes through in the lavender and fresh notes. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is an early impression. Value for money is also rated highly. Its structure doesn't lean masculine or feminine, so it suits anyone. Dior Sauvage Elixir and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

Witch (Solid Perfume)

8.1

Wild Veil Perfume

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Solid Perfume

Wild Veil Perfume Witch is a solid perfume with a woody, smoky character, described as unisex and best suited to leisure hours and evenings. Voters pick it mostly for leisure and evening wear, with a night out and the office not far behind. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. As a whole it reads woody, resinous and smoky. Cedar, Palo Santo and woods build the body, while resins and amber add warmth and ash and iron give it a hard, earthy edge. Galbanum and straw bring a sharp green touch, and the spicy and creamy accords soften it.

Crop Edition 2017

8.1

The House of Oud · 2017

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

The House of Oud Crop Edition 2017 is a unisex fragrance that is woody and resinous with a fresh edge, its spicy and earthy sides giving it a warm, defined character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score longevity high, though the small number of votes means that should be read with caution. It has been discontinued. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either a man or a woman. As a whole the scent rests on oud, resins and liquorice. The oud and resins build a woody, earthy base, while the liquorice adds a spicy, faintly sweet tone. The fresh accord eases that weight, so the fragrance never turns heavy.

Emprise

7.4

Boadicea the Victorious

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Boadicea the Victorious Emprise is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and moves into resinous, smoky, spicy territory; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes are spread fairly evenly across the year, with winter and autumn slightly ahead and spring picked more often than summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for nights out and daytime. Lemon sits on top, with oud, resins, apricot and woody notes in the heart and spices underneath. The citrus and fruity brightness blends into the smoky, woody character of oud and resin and dries down on a sweet warmth.

Balade in Autumn

5.3

Sentier

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Sentier Balade in Autumn is a floral, spicy unisex scent that leans towards leisure hours and evenings. It opens with saffron and bitter orange, a spicy start with a slightly sharp edge. Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral heart and sweeten the whole. At the base, resins, moss and cedarwood leave a woody, resinous ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick leisure and evening wear, with night out, daily and business getting fewer votes. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it reads as truly unisex. Swiss Arabian Gharaam and Tomas Arsov Saffron | Jasmin | Amber have a close profile.