The Perfume Library

Mogao

7.8

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pryn Parfum Mogao is a unisex scent that sets the spiced citrus of tangerine, star anise and cinnamon against leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Citrus and spice lead: tangerine, mandarin orange and orange brightness meets the warmth of star anise, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper. Osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral sweetness, while Lapsang Souchong tea draws a smoky edge. Leather, frankincense and resins settle it onto a woody, earthy and slightly animalic base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Its spicy, smoky build makes it a characterful scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Parfum Prissana Dunhuang and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a similar profile.

Captured in Amber

7.6

En Voyage Perfumes · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

En Voyage Perfumes Captured in Amber is a unisex scent built on a sweet, resinous and smoky amber, with a gourmand, oriental character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. It suits anyone after a warm, dense scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Taken as a whole, spices, benzoin, patchouli and tonka bean lead, with dark chocolate and vanilla adding sweetness. Peru balsam and labdanum settle it into a soft, creamy base, while frankincense and myrrh bring a resinous, smoky depth and ambergris stays in the background.

Hypnotic Leather / Strange Black Oud

7.2

Jousset Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Hypnotic Leather / Strange Black Oud is a smoky, woody unisex scent built around leather, oud and resins. It opens with bergamot and resins, then leather, iris and woody notes take over in the heart. Oud, musk and vanilla sit in the base and soften it. The overall feel is spicy, earthy and leathery, with a fresh accord adding a little lift at the top. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. It has been discontinued. There are no season or occasion votes, so little can be said on that front. It should appeal to people who like leather and oud. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Leather of the Complex and Olibere Leather Attraction.

Dazzling Dubai

8.2

Viage · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Viage Dazzling Dubai is a floral and sweet unisex scent, warmed by spice and resin. It opens with grapefruit, damask rose and Egyptian balsam: the grapefruit adds freshness while the rose brings a sweet floral note. In the heart, fruity notes, vanilla and honeysuckle soften the scent and give it a creamy texture. In the base, resins, musk and amber dominate, drying down warm, woody, powdery and slightly smoky. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it stays noticeable through the day, though the number of votes is small and the picture is not definitive. Its oriental build suits cooler weather, and as a unisex scent it can be worn by anyone. Sunnamusk Golden Dust (Perfume Oil) and Bujairami Golden Dust have a close profile.

Casino Royale's Chariot

8.7

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Casino Tux

8.3

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Casino Tux is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a dark, evening character. Saffron, black pepper and coriander give it a warm, spiced feel, rounded off by vanilla and ambergris. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley add a floral layer, while patchouli, cedarwood and resins bring a woody depth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is a limited sample. It suits men and women equally. Its profile is close to Sedra Sahara and The Dua Brand Tux.

Chamomile Cafe (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Cirrus Parfum

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Cirrus Parfum Chamomile Cafe Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent where floral meets gourmand, with an earthy, chypre shadow underneath. The notes read as one whole: Roman chamomile and tuberose build the floral side, while oat biscuit, raisin and brown sugar bring the gourmand sweetness. Oakmoss, patchouli and weathered wood set that sweetness on an earthy base, and bergamot lifts it slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills the room. Its unisex character suits both men and women. Cirrus Parfum Snooze and Siam 1928 Rasvika have a close profile.

Hindi Cacao (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Miyaz Perfume

Gourmand · Spicy · Woody

Extrait de Parfum

Miyaz Perfume Hindi Cacao Extrait de Parfum is a dense, gourmand and woody unisex scent that pairs cocoa with Indian oud. Cocoa and Indian oud open together, then resins and castoreum bring a warm, animalic depth to the heart. In the base, benzoin, labdanum, amber and vanilla soften the sweetness, while the spicy and leathery tones stay present. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its heavy, rich build suits cooler weather and evenings. Miyaz Perfume Iris Cacao - Mysore Edition and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Time Stood Still

8.2

Nimerè

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nimerè Time Stood Still opens with mandarin orange, lavender and elemi resin before moving to rose, frankincense and jasmine, a sweet, resinous unisex scent. The top notes pair a bright mandarin orange and lavender with elemi resin, which brings a resinous tone from the very start. In the heart, rose, frankincense and jasmine form a floral core. The base is dominated by oakmoss, Siam benzoin, vanilla, honey and tonka bean, while ambergris and cashmere wood add a woody, animal, slightly smoky depth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and earthy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; most voters rate longevity high, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. April Aromatics Calling all Angels and Profumum Roma Dincanto have a close profile.

Sexy Garrigue

7.1

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Veronique Gabai Sexy Garrigue is a unisex scent that sets a resinous, sweet character against green, woody and smoky tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. Amber, labdanum and resins form the warm backbone, softened by honeycomb and vanilla. Patchouli and vetiver give a woody base, while Aleppo pine and herbs add a green freshness. Mandarin orange brings a fruity brightness and pink pepper a light spice. Jaguar Classic Amber and Veronique Gabai Noire de Mai have a close profile.

Cap d'Antibes

7.3

Veronique Gabai · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Veronique Gabai Cap d'Antibes is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic air with a floral and resinous depth. Jasmine, rose and orange blossom carry the floral side, while bergamot and sea breeze lighten them with a salty freshness. Underneath, labdanum, frankincense and resins lay a warm base, and Aleppo pine and cedarwood add a green, woody dryness. A powdery, lightly spicy tone softens the aquatic feel. The notes read as one whole rather than separate layers. Tristano Onofri Femme and Chris Collins Tokyo Blue have a close profile.

Amour Conjure

7.2

Alkemia · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Alkemia Amour Conjure is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy core with sweet, resinous and smoky tones. Bulgarian rose and geranium shape the floral and green side, while Ceylonese cinnamon adds spice and Bourbon vanilla brings sweetness. Amber, frankincense and resins pull the scent towards an oriental warmth, with patchouli and vetiver giving it an earthy depth. Aldehydes add a bright, slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it across leisure, night out, business and evening wear, so it isn't tied to one time of day. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike.

Decadence & Debauchery (Perfume Oil)

7.3

For Strange Women

Floral · Green · Fruity

Perfume Oil

For Strange Women Decadence & Debauchery (Perfume Oil) opens with opoponax, blood orange and bergamot, then deepens into immortelle, resins and violet leaf as a sweet, smoky unisex perfume oil. The top pairs opoponax with blood orange and bergamot, a fruity brightness over a resinous warmth. In the heart, immortelle, resins and violet leaf add a floral, green edge. The base of bourbon vanilla and tobacco settles into a sweet, smoky, spicy and earthy finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. As a perfume oil it is unisex and not tied to one gender. Clive Christian VIII: Rococo - Immortelle and Serge Lutens Fille en aiguilles have a close profile.

Deer Musk Signature Accord

7.3

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2021

Spicy · Oriental · Animal

Incenso Indiano

6.5

Angelo Caroli

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Angelo Caroli Incenso Indiano is a unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and sweet character, leaning woody and earthy. It opens with iris, cypress and juniper berry, then moves to patchouli, myrrh and frankincense in the heart. In the base, woody notes, leather, Bourbon vanilla, resins and amber sweeten and soften it. The floral and spicy accords stay in the background. Few people have rated it, so the scores are only a rough guide; even so, its longevity and sillage are judged moderate. It draws a dense, smoky profile that can sit on men and women alike. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.

Resina

8.0

Adâme · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Adâme Resina is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built on French beeswax, benzoin and Assam oud absolute alongside resins. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. The resinous and woody side leads, with a spicy warmth alongside it. Earthy and smoky accords add depth, while the beeswax and benzoin soften that harder edge. Voters rate longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes this is only a tentative picture. Its dense, dark character sits comfortably on both men and women. Akro Smoke and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Madagascar

7.8

Ensar Oud · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ensar Oud Madagascar is a fresh, woody unisex fragrance that opens with clove, cardamom and bitter orange and settles onto oud and vanilla. The top is spicy with clove, cardamom and pink pepper, while citrus zest and ginger keep it lively. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine sambac and violet leaf add a soft floral and green touch. The base rests on Papua oud, sandalwood, resins and vanilla, giving a woody, creamy and resinous ground, with seawater and ozone keeping some freshness in play. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is still small, so these are early impressions. It reads as unisex. Roja Parfums Oceania and Swiss Arabian Soul of Bali share a close profile.

Spirit Absolute

8.1

Swiss Arabian

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Swiss Arabian Spirit Absolute is a men's fragrance that pairs citrus and aquatic freshness with a spicy, resinous woodiness. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It reads masculine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and pepper, then turns green and woody in the heart with geranium, lavender, vetiver and patchouli. The base of resins, amber and cedarwood leaves a sweet, slightly smoky warmth. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Emper Legend Elixir have a close profile.

Evolution 56

6.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Evolution 56 is a unisex fragrance where oud and resins build a woody, spicy frame, softened by floral touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike, and its dense character suits evenings and cooler weather. Thai and Cambodian oud, resins and woods form the backbone of the scent. White blossoms and Japanese tea rose bring a floral softness to that firm base, while Himalayan musk, Sylvamber™ and Ambroxan add a woody, slightly synthetic sheen.

Usmar Venezia

6.8

Cerchi Nell'Acqua · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Cerchi Nell'Acqua Usmar Venezia is a dense, oriental unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and animal character. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong; most voters score both highly, though the vote count is small, so the picture isn't settled. It is unisex and suits those who like heavy, full-bodied fragrances. The top is led by resins, Peru balsam, frankincense, castoreum and oud. The heart leans on tonka bean, ylang-ylang, mastic and myrrh. In the base, Sichuan pepper, ambergris, Turkish rose and clove leave it spicy, earthy and sweet.

Bramblesap

8.6

Havenhollow · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Havenhollow Bramblesap is a sweet, woody unisex scent built on oak wood, pine resins and maple; it has been discontinued. Oak wood, Virginia cedar and both ponderosa and pinyon pine resin form its woody frame. Maple and apricot sweeten it, while Indonesian cinnamon and mulling spices add a warm spiciness on top. The fruity and gourmand sides blend into a creamy softness, and the resinous note keeps the whole thing full-bodied. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. Its sweet, spicy character suits cooler weather, and it reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Soul of Makeen Harran and Slumberhouse Mond have a close profile.

Sous les Confettis

8.3

Mad et Len · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dark Syrup

8.1

Monkoku · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Monkoku Dark Syrup is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that opens on resins and spicy notes and deepens into syrup, precious woods and amber notes. The top is built from resins and spicy notes. Balsamic notes and spices carry the heart, and the base is dominated by syrup, precious woods and amber notes. Sweet, spicy, woody, oriental and resinous accords shape the whole, and the dry-down settles into a warm, sweet, woody base. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as unisex, suited to both men and women, and is also rated well for value. Its profile is close to Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022 Generation Man and Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert.

Geisha Amber Rouge (Perfume Oil)

7.9

aroma M · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Perfume Oil

aroma M Geisha Amber Rouge is a sweet, spicy perfume oil in which star anise, cinnamon and clove lean on Moroccan amber and resins. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though only a few people have voted. It is written as a unisex scent, and its dense, warm build suits those who like rich fragrances. The spices come first: star anise, cinnamon and clove sit on a sweet, fruity, gourmand base. Moroccan amber and resins add an oriental weight with a faintly animal, earthy edge. Voters rate it well overall. Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu and Pineward Revelries have a close profile.