The Perfume Library

Tyrannosaurus Rex

7.2

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex opens with fir, black pepper and cade juniper, and reads as a floral, spicy and smoky scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. The top notes bring fir, black pepper, neroli and nutmeg. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and osmanthus form a floral layer. The base carries cade juniper, leather, frankincense and resins, with an animal, earthy edge. Bogue LiTA and Nimerè Shades of Darkness have a close profile.

Cool Elixir

7.1

Davidoff · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Davidoff Cool Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, spicy and woody body, and it suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. Evening and night out are the top occasions, though leisure, daily and business wear all get votes. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Rose oxide opens, Provençal lavender absolute sits in the heart, and oud anchors the base. The fresh, floral opening turns sweeter and drifts towards spicy, oriental tones, with oud setting a woody ground. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, modern edge.

Eau de Minthé

7.2

Diptyque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diptyque Eau de Minthé is a unisex scent where mint and patchouli meet in a green, fresh, lightly spicy fougère character. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, staying close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though classed as unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Mint's coolness runs through the whole scent, while geranium and rose oxide add a soft floral touch. Patchouli brings a woody, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into stages; it reads as a single fresh, green whole. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Rive Gauche pour Homme have a close profile.

Concrete

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Comme des Garçons Concrete is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cumin, clove and cardamom against a floral heart of jasmine sambac and rose oxide. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter equal. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, and it suits the office too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it leans neither way. Fresh and floral accords lead, with a sweet, fruity side. The spices are clear at the start before jasmine sambac and rose oxide take over. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle underneath, giving a woody, powdery and creamy softness, along with a synthetic edge.

Bloody Wood

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood is a unisex scent built around violet, red wine and sandalwood, its floral and fruity side balanced by a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Votes on character are split between feminine and masculine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with violet, white wine and rose oxide, then turns sweeter in the heart with cherry, raspberry and red wine. Sandalwood, oak barrel and woody notes take over the base, leaving a spicy, smoky trace. Superfumista Poivre Rubis and Exaltatum Ruby Wood have a close profile.

Mad Madame

6.6

Juliette Has A Gun · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Juliette Has A Gun Mad Madame is a sweet, tuberose-led floral with a faintly animal edge, made for women and leaning towards evening wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out; it reads feminine to most, though some find it classic or masculine. It opens with rose oxide, blackcurrant bud absolute and ambroxan. Tuberose and patchouli carry the heart, and vanilla and white musk sweeten and soften the base. Spicy, woody and earthy accords stay in the background behind the floral and sweet character. Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance and Juliette Has A Gun Vengeance Extrême have a close profile.

Nuit de Sable

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

bdk Parfums Nuit de Sable is a unisex scent that pairs spice with sweetness and suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, and it is worn for leisure too. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably either way. The top opens with a spicy trio of cumin, Guatemala cardamom and Indonesian nutmeg. The heart brings Rose oxide, Turkish rose absolute and sand, where the floral side becomes clear. The base of Australian sandalwood, ambroxan, musk and tonka bean absolute dries down creamy, sweet and woody. Ajmal Sacrifice for Her and Carner Rima XI have a close profile.

Million Gold for Her

7.1

Rabanne · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Million Gold for Her opens with lavender, Madagascan mandarin orange and Pearadise®, then moves through jasmine and ylang-ylang to bourbon vanilla, a floral, fruity feminine scent that leans sweet. The top pairs lavender and mandarin orange for a fresh start, while Pearadise® and Tonkalactone® add a soft, fruity, slightly creamy edge. In the heart, jasmine, Madagascan ylang-ylang and rose oxide bring the floral side forward. The base settles into bourbon vanilla absolute, mossy notes and Ecomusk®, leaving a sweet, creamy and soft finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer in the background, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings out. It reads feminine and modern. Rabanne Fame Parfum and Marc Jacobs Daisy Murakami Green share a close profile.

Rose de Petra

7.9

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Rose de Petra is a floral, fruity rose scent warmed by spice and sweetness, made for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for daytime and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine. The top notes are pomegranate, lychee and rose oxide, giving a bright, fruity start. Bulgarian rose sits at the heart. In the base, cardamom, cumin and pepper add a spicy, woody warmth. Sweet and powdery accords soften the rose and give it an oriental edge. Histoires de Parfums 1876 and Emanuel Ungaro Desnuda have a close profile.

Apex Eau Intense

7.6

Roja Parfums · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Roja Parfums Apex Eau Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening of mint, bergamot and mandarin orange with ambroxan and a woody base. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it also works in fall. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. The top is bright with mint, clary sage, lemon and lavender, a crisp citrus freshness. Honey pomelo and rose oxide in the heart add a soft, fruity touch. The base of violet leaf, ambroxan, cedarwood and patchouli gives a woody, lightly spicy footing, and the overall feel stays clean and synthetic. Calvin Klein Contradiction for Men and The Dua Brand Predator Intense have a close profile.

Zero

6.8

Comme des Garçons · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Zero is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and daily life. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It also works for the office, while evenings and nights are less common choices. Masculine edges ahead in the character votes, but feminine and modern follow closely, so it doesn't lean on one gender. Fresh, green and floral accords lead, with a synthetic touch and a spicy, woody base underneath. Bergamot and rose oxide add brightness, while Haitian vetiver, cedarwood and musk keep it dry and clean. Avon 015 Attract and Byredo Super Cedar have a close profile.

Tabac Man Gravity (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Man Gravity Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with an aquatic lift over a lightly sweet, woody base. It opens with grapefruit, lavender and aldehydes, softened by rose oxide and musk. The heart brings oud, geranium and coriander seed, adding a spicy, woody tone. In the base, patchouli, musk and tonka bean settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for daily, leisure and business wear, and most call it masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport and Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman.

Opus X

7.6

Amouage · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Amouage Opus X is a fresh, floral and leathery unisex scent that sets rose against leather and Laotian oud. It opens on rose, rose oxide and rosebud, with geranium and varnish adding a cool, synthetic sheen. Leather leads the heart, while metallic notes, ylang-ylang, ambrarome and Laotian oud build a spicy, woody, resinous base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and it is linked mostly to evenings and nights out. Votes split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. It has been discontinued. Mancera Black Line and Hermetica Verticaloud have a close profile.

III-III Love Kills

7.6

Masque · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque III-III Love Kills is a fresh, green floral built around Turkish rose, cedar and patchouli, and it is described as unisex. Rose leads from start to finish: Turkish rose and Turkish rose absolute, with Egyptian geranium adding a green, crisp edge. Cedar and Indonesian patchouli give it a woody, earthy base, while animalic musk and ambrette seed absolute pull that base towards a warm, lightly spicy tone. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and evening, night out and leisure are the favoured occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. John Richmond Lost Rose and Régime des Fleurs Jade Vines have a close profile.

Transilvania

6.7

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Transilvania is a sweet, floral unisex scent with fruity and animalic touches, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with angelica, black cherry and rose oxide, fruity and floral from the start. The heart of tuberose, jasmine, honey and immortelle makes a sweet floral bouquet. In the base, coumarin, civet, patchouli, musk, oud, vanilla and opoponax dry down, and the woody and animalic side takes over.

Comme 3

7.5

Comme des Garçons · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Comme 3 is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and spicy character, backed by a light earthy and woody base that suits everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business settings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Mandarin orange, cardamom and basil bring the freshness, while guinea pepper and red pepper add a dry warmth. Jasmine sambac and magnolia leaf soften the floral side, and patchouli, Java vetiver, sandalwood and cedar give it a woody, earthy footing.

Love Toxin

7.8

Calaj · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Love Toxin is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting a fruity-floral heart on a sweet, animalic, leathery base. It opens with bergamot, plum, strawberry and coconut for a fruity sweetness, while coriander and rose oxide add a slight sharpness. In the heart, iris, rose, jasmine and tuberose build a dense floral core, with cumin leaving a spicy trace. The base settles into vanilla, leather, oakmoss and musk, and castoreum adds an animalic, resinous depth. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with both drawing equal votes. Anatole Lebreton L'Eau Scandaleuse and Azman Killer Vavoom have a close profile.

Rose Agathe

5.4

Panouge · 2021

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Panouge Rose Agathe pairs Turkish rose absolute with black pepper, frankincense and leather, giving a floral but green, spicy and smoky unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear; voters read it as feminine more often than not, though classic and masculine get a fair share too. It opens with elemi resin, metal and black pepper, sharp and angular. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute sits with geranium, frankincense and rose oxide, and the rose reads more green and smoky than sweet. The base of ebony, mineral notes, labdanum and leather settles into a dry, leathery floor. CinisLabs Leather Rum Geranium and Vapormundum Serpent have a close profile.

Accrodisiaque

7.2

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Versȧtıle Accrodisiaque is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter yet wears easily in spring, pairing a fresh, floral side with green and spicy tones. It opens fresh and spicy, with black pepper, dill and rose oxide up front. In the heart, rose, fennel and violet leaf absolute make a floral-green line, softened by black tea. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, sweet, slightly leathery bed, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It fits leisure time and evenings best, and the feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits squarely in the middle. Memo Paris Portobello Road and Brioni Iris Exquis have a close profile.

Gueule de Bois

7.5

Versȧtıle · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Versȧtıle Gueule de Bois is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the sweet warmth of cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco absolute. It opens on pink pepper and black pepper. In the heart, Somalian frankincense and cinnamon add a resinous warmth, while rum and coumarin sweeten it. As it dries, tobacco absolute, vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver take over, leaving a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for daily use. It reads slightly more masculine, but plenty of voters find it feminine. Royal Crown Tabac Royal and Odin New York 11 Semma have a close profile.

Odeur du Théâtre du Châtelet - Acte I

7.3

Comme des Garçons · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Odeur du Théâtre du Châtelet - Acte I is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around cashmeran, coffee and black pepper. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages. Cashmeran and Virginia cedar give a woody base, with coffee and black pepper adding spicy warmth. Orris concrete and ambrette seed absolute bring a powdery softness, while rose oxide and orange blossom lend a floral, green freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Some voters find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits between the two.

Santal

7.4

Les Eaux Primordiales · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Eaux Primordiales Santal is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity opening over a creamy, woody base, and it leans towards spring and autumn days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, some as modern, though a fair number find it masculine. Plum and bergamot come first, then violet and rose oxide give the heart a soft floral touch. The base is led by Australian sandalwood, cedar and musk, with saffron and labdanum adding warmth and ambroxan closing it on a sweet, synthetic sheen.

Metal Flower (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

The Harmonist Metal Flower Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around rose oxide and orange blossom. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It reads mostly feminine, though some call it classic or modern. It opens with aldehydes, rose oxide and orange blossom, a cool, slightly green brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose and May rose form the floral core. Patchouli and white musk soften the base, and the overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and fruity, with a spicy, synthetic edge.

Chypre (2020)

7.1

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green