The Perfume Library

Ambre Premier

7.7

Jovoy · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jovoy Ambre Premier is a sweet, oriental unisex scent that pairs candied orange and spicy notes with rose, vanilla and amber. The spicy notes and candied orange open the scent, with rose adding a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, amber and musk sweeten and warm it, while patchouli brings an earthy, woody depth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and slightly resinous. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick fall and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine.

Dioriviera

7.8

Dior · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Leather Blend

7.6

Davidoff · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Davidoff Leather Blend is a unisex scent where leather is softened by spice and amber, sweet, woody and smoky in character and suited to evenings in the cooler months. It has been discontinued. It opens with a warm, spicy touch of saffron and pepper. In the heart, amber and rose sweeten and round it out, and as it dries, leather and papyrus come forward. Oriental, resinous, earthy and leathery sides run through the accords as well. Voters mostly place it in fall and winter and in evening or night-out wear; few pick it for summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic, though it is classed as unisex. Fragrance Du Bois Rude Oud and Kajal Warek have a close profile.

Berlin (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Joop! · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Berlin Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy opening that settles into a floral, sweet and powdery scent made for women; it has been discontinued. The top notes are peach, bergamot, plum and green notes, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, heliotrope, iris, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring a floral, powdery character. The base is led by the sweetness of tonka bean, vanilla, amber and caramel, while cedar and sandalwood give it a dry woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend it for spring and fall, though summer and winter are close behind, so it isn't tied to one season. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Lola (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Marc Jacobs · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Parfum opens with pear, pink pepper and red grapefruit, then moves into a floral heart of peony and rose; it is a fresh, sweet, powdery scent for women, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter well behind. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Lola Velvet Edition and Heidi Klum Shine have a close profile. Pear, pink pepper and grapefruit give a cool, fruity start, with the pepper adding a slight spicy edge to the freshness. Peony, rose and geranium bring a soft floral heart. In the base, musk, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the scent and dry it down powdery and warm.

Opus I

7.4

Amouage · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Amouage Opus I is a floral, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cardamom, plum and bitter orange, then moves into a floral heart of rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean, frankincense and vetiver adds a sweet, woody, lightly smoky footing, with fresh, powdery and oriental touches throughout. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is most often worn for evenings and nights out. Some voters read it as feminine and others as masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Clive Christian No. 1 for Men and Amouage Lyric Woman have a close profile.

Elysium Noir

5.6

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Roja Parfums Elysium Noir pairs the bright opening of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot with darker touches of lavender and leather, making a fresh, woody scent aimed at men. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, orange, lavender and bergamot, a citrus freshness. In the heart, rose and blackberry add a soft, fruity note. The base leans on juniper berry, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and ambroxan, and the spicy, woody and leathery accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads masculine and modern. Zara Vibrant Leather Éclat de Bergamote and Kajal Faris have a close profile.

Safran Troublant

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur Safran Troublant is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, sweet gourmand character in spicy, woody warmth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. Evening, leisure and daily wear draw similar numbers of votes. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Saffron brings a spicy, oriental warmth, rose carries the floral side, and vanilla adds sweetness and the gourmand edge. Sandalwood gathers these on a woody, powdery base. The scent reads as a single piece: warm, soft and lightly spiced.

Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose

7.8

Hermès · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance built on grapefruit, rose and vetiver, light and lively enough to suit warm days. Grapefruit leads from start to finish; rose softens it, while vetiver adds a dry, woody base. Beside the fresh, citrus character, floral, green and lightly spicy tones come through. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Hermès Eau de Pamplemousse Rose and Fueguia 1833 Darwin have a close profile.

Bryant Park

7.3

Bond No. 9 · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bond No. 9 Bryant Park is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent built on lily of the valley, pink pepper and rhubarb up top, with rose and patchouli at the heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with the airy lily of the valley, sharpened by rhubarb and pink pepper. Rose leads the heart, and patchouli grounds it slightly. In the base, amber and raspberry sweeten the scent, leaving an overall impression that is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Most see it as clearly feminine. Cacharel Amor Amor Electric Kiss and DKNY Red Delicious have a close profile.

Oud Fleur

7.6

Tom Ford · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tom Ford Oud Fleur is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of rose against the smoky, earthy weight of oud and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure and at work. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. The scent reads as a whole: rose and sandalwood build a floral, sweet base, while patchouli and oud add an earthy, resinous, smoky depth. The spicy, oriental side keeps it warm, and the woody texture holds everything together.

Peace & Love

7.9

Lattafa Pride

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Pride Peace & Love is a unisex fragrance that keeps a fresh, floral line, softening its fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and sits comfortably in the office too. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and almond, a fresh and lightly fruity start. Tuberose and rose bring the floral heart forward. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and heliotrope sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Veronique Gabai Souvenirs de Tunisie and Alghabra Sweet Reflection have a close profile.

Halston (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Halston · 1974

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Halston Halston Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with woody and powdery touches, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with peach, bergamot and honeydew melon, a fruity freshness. The heart builds a floral body from rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and carnation, while cedar and orris root pull it drier and more powdery. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss and amber leaves an earthy, resinous warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with daytime and office use also getting votes. Voters mostly call it feminine, then classic. Its profile is close to Niki de Saint Phalle and Clinique Aromatics Elixir.

Jardin d'Amalfi

8.2

Creed · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Jardin d'Amalfi is a fresh unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with green and fruity touches over a lightly sweet, woody base, best suited to warm weather and daytime wear. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, pink pepper and petitgrain for a sparkling citrus effect. In the heart, apple, cedar and rose add a soft floral and fruity layer. The base of Haitian vetiver, white musk and cinnamon settles it onto a woody ground with a faint spiced warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads as genuinely in between. Alexandria Fragrances Boschetti Della Costa and The Dua Brand Amalfi Coast have a close profile.

Favonius

7.9

Nishane · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Nishane Favonius is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green streak with spice and a woody base. The top holds bergamot, frankincense and pink pepper. The heart brings clary sage, mugwort, cypriol, rose and geranium, where the green and floral side comes through. In the base, oud, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, lightly sweet, oriental ground. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead, while office and daily wear get very few votes. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Widian Liwa and Widian Baniyas have a close profile.

Santal blanc

6.9

Serge Lutens · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Santal blanc pairs Indian sandalwood with jasmine, cinnamon and benzoin, giving a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening are the occasions picked most often. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably either way. Sandalwood sets a creamy base, with jasmine and rose adding a soft floral side. Cinnamon and pink pepper bring the spice, while benzoin and copaiba balsam sweeten it with a resinous warmth. Orris root and musk keep the whole thing powdery and smooth.

Incense Oud

7.8

Kilian · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Incense Oud is a unisex fragrance that moves from a floral start to a resinous, smoky and woody depth, suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to voters, though a fair number call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with rose, pink pepper, cardamom and geranium, spice and flowers together. The heart brings cedarwood, patchouli, papyrus and grapefruit, and the scent turns woody and earthy. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles into a resinous, sweet and smoky footing. Moresque Oroluna and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

Terra

8.1

Rayhaan · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Rayhaan Terra is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus before settling into a sweet, spicy and resinous depth. It starts fresh and spicy with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, then moves to a heart where saffron, orange blossom and patchouli lead. In the base, amber, vanilla, oud and frankincense weigh in, and it dries down sweet, creamy, smoky and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as clearly masculine and modern. Amouage Outlands and The Dua Brand Lands of the Unknown have a close profile.

Ispahan (1977) (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Yves Rocher · 1977

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yves Rocher Ispahan (Eau de Toilette) is a warm, spicy women's fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Over half of voters call it feminine, and a third call it classic. It opens with bergamot, orange and aldehydes for a light brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, cinnamon and clove build a floral, spicy core. The base of tolu balm, sandalwood and benzoin settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery and slightly smoky warmth.

Forza

8.4

MAD Parfumeur

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

MAD Parfumeur Forza is a woody, oriental fragrance for men that opens with lavender, cinnamon and apple and warms into vanilla and amber, suited to cold-season evenings. Forza's longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lavender, cinnamon and apple, where sweet fruit meets spice. The heart holds cedar, rose and lily of the valley. In the base, musk, vanilla, oud, sandalwood and amber give it an oriental warmth. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Alexandria and The Dua Brand The Conqueror.

Habit Rouge Dress Code

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Habit Rouge Dress Code is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with rose, neroli and bergamot and settles into praliné, leather and vanilla; it has been discontinued. The top notes of rose, neroli and bergamot give a citrusy, floral start, with spicy notes in the heart. In the base, praliné, tonka bean and vanilla pull it towards a gourmand, powdery sweetness, while woody notes and leather balance it with a leathery, oriental tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead, with business and daily use further back. Most read it as masculine, with a classic character. Shalimar Parfum Initial and Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Silky Woods Elixir

7.6

Goldfield & Banks · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir is a sweet, spicy woody oriental, creamy and resinous with a touch of smoke and leather, suited to cooler-season evenings and worn by anyone. The notes run together as one: oakmoss, fig, saffron and rose sit beside oud, Peru balsam and vanilla. The woody, spicy side leads, vanilla and balsams sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while the smoke and leather stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind, and evening and night out draw the most votes. Many voters find it masculine, yet it reads as unisex. Thameen Regent Leather and Lattafa Just Oud Boulevard Edition have a close profile.

Rive Gauche (1970) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Yves Saint Laurent · 1970

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is a fresh, powdery and green chypre that moves from aldehydes, bergamot and freesia into a heart of jasmine and rose. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Spring and fall lead, with winter close behind, and it is picked most for daily wear and the office. Nearly half of the votes call it feminine, and some call it classic. It has been discontinued. The top of aldehydes, bergamot, freesia and ylang-ylang opens fresh. Jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral body. The base of vetiver, musk, myrrh and oakmoss settles into a woody, spicy, slightly earthy finish.

Shiro...

7.3

Masakï Matsushïma · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masakï Matsushïma Shiro... opens with rose, cotton flower and cyclamen and softens into linen, a fresh floral that smells like clean laundry. The top is a light floral freshness of rose, cotton flower and cyclamen, and linen in the heart keeps that clean feel going. In the base, spruce balsam, iris and musk settle it onto a faintly woody, powdery and creamy ground. The green and sweet touches stay modest, with a slightly synthetic sheen running underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine, with a good number of voters also calling it modern.