The Perfume Library

Yassemi

7.6

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Angelos Créations Olfactives Yassemi is a unisex chypre built around blood orange, blackcurrant and Egyptian jasmine absolute, citrusy and floral in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, and winter gets more votes than summer. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, though daytime and business wear are also voted. It has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with aldehydes, blood orange, blackcurrant and galbanum. The heart turns floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang, geranium and lily of the valley, while heliotrope adds a powdery softness. The base settles on sandalwood, labdanum, patchouli and musk, leaving a creamy, slightly animalic warmth.

Miss Dior (2026) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Dior Miss Dior (2026) Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy warmth. Most voters point to spring and fall, though winter has its share too. Daily and leisure wear lead, with evening and office use close behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. The scent leans on a green, fresh floral side carried by Grasse may rose absolute and rosewood. Vanilla and tonka bean absolute add a gourmand sweetness, while sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base. A spicy touch and a creamy feel round it out.

Khashab Al-Oud

7.9

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Khashab Al-Oud is a fresh, smoky woody fragrance that sets oud, sandalwood and cedarwood against rose and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. The top opens with bergamot, herbs and fresh notes, plus a floral touch. In the heart, jasmine and rose sit beside rosewood and cedarwood. The base of oud and sandalwood, with woody notes, leaves a spicy, smoky warmth.

Scandalwood

7.0

Heretic · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Heretic Scandalwood is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, woody character with a fresh, green edge, and it moves easily between seasons and everyday settings. Longevity is moderate and projection stays close and fairly soft. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, though evenings and nights out are not ruled out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with rosewood, Atlas cedar and coriander, a spicy, woody start. In the heart, ylang-ylang absolute and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral note. The base of myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, orris butter and white musk settles into something resinous, creamy and lightly sweet.

Impressions d'Hiver

7.4

Frédéric Haldimann

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Frédéric Haldimann Impressions d'Hiver is a sweet, floral and fruity women's fragrance warmed by spice and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Voters place it mostly in autumn and winter, then spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The top opens with a fresh spicy mix of white pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, mandarin orange and bergamot. Rose, jasmine and violet carry the floral heart. The base turns sweeter with peach, apricot and vanilla, while sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a soft, powdery woodiness.

Femme (2014)

7.9

Rochas · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rochas Femme (2014) is a warm floral for women that sets fruity sweetness against a spicy, resinous chypre base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, and most voters give the lasting power a high mark. It leans towards fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It works best for evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure and daily use. It opens with plum, peach and bergamot for a fruity freshness, while cumin adds a spicy edge from the start. The heart builds a floral body of May rose, jasmine and iris, with clove leaving a warm spice trace. In the base, vanilla and benzoin sweeten things, and oakmoss and patchouli add a woody, earthy depth. Rochas Femme (1989) and Van Cleef & Arpels Gem have a close profile.

Cologne Nocturne

8.0

Le Galion · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Cologne Nocturne is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs the brightness of bergamot and lemon with the herbal touch of thyme, rosemary and lavender. It reads as a citrus cologne first, with thyme and rosemary coming forward soon after. Clary sage, rosewood and cedarwood give it a woody backbone, while patchouli and amber soften it a little and the spicy notes stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it keeps a unisex cologne character. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.

Oud

7.5

Gisada · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Gisada Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets the fruity sweetness of raspberry against a warm, woody-oriental body of oud, patchouli and amber. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. The masculine reading leads in the character votes, though a fair share also call it feminine, so unisex fits best. It opens with raspberry, rosewood and rhubarb for a fruity lift. The heart brings leather, rose, water jasmine and sandalwood. The base of oud, patchouli, tonka bean, amber and vanilla settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth.

Hot

6.8

Benetton · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Benetton Hot is a women's fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn and towards leisure and daily wear, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet floral-fruity heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon in a bright citrus layer, softened by rosewood. The heart of iris, apricot, lily of the valley and jasmine is floral, slightly powdery and fruity-sweet. The base of musk, sandalwood, vanilla and amber adds warmth, while cedarwood and oakmoss leave a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter; summer is chosen less. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office use also seen as a fit. Lancaster Aquasun and Engelsrufer Love have a close profile.

Gala (1991)

7.8

Loewe · 1991

Floral · Green · Sweet

Loewe Gala is a discontinued women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights, with a floral, powdery body set on a woody, oriental depth. Lemon, aldehydes and bergamot give it a bright, green start. At the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine form a floral core. The base of sandalwood, amber, patchouli and vanilla leaves a sweet, spicy and animal warmth, and the chypre character keeps this rich structure balanced. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its character reads mainly feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Jean Patou Sublime and Krizia Krazy Krizia.

Flo'97

7.5

Florian Pontier · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Florian Pontier Flo'97 is a fruity, sweet unisex scent where apple, red berries and raspberry sit over vanilla and amber. It opens with apple, red berries and raspberry, while the heart of jasmine, caramel, pink pepper and rosewood balances the fruit with a little spice. The base of balsam, vanilla, cedarwood and amber gives it a gourmand, oriental warmth. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for nights out, leisure time and evenings. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely in between.

Oud SQ (Pure Parfum)

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud SQ (Pure Parfum) pairs Burmese, Sumatran, Malayan and Borneo oud with castoreum and tobacco, making a woody, smoky, resinous unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and almost none choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night outings close behind. It opens with rosewood, cubeb and clove for a spicy start. In the heart, Burmese oud and rose absolute add a soft floral touch. The base settles into several oud types, castoreum and tobacco, giving an animalic, earthy, smoky depth.

Irae

7.4

V Canto · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Irae is a unisex scent where citrus and green freshness meet spice and wood, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring; it suits daily wear, evenings and the office. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with bergamot, cocoa and tonka bean; the bergamot brightens while cocoa and tonka add sweetness. The heart of Sichuan pepper, artemisia, metal and coriander brings a spicy, green, cool note. The base of oak, crystal amber and rosewood settles into a woody, powdery finish.

Kerbside Violet

6.8

Lush · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Lush Kerbside Violet is a green, powdery floral unisex scent that most voters pick for spring, and for daily and leisure wear. Violet leaf absolute gives it a cool, green edge, while jasmine absolute and ylang-ylang pull it towards a sweet floral side. Rosewood adds a woody base, and the earthy and powdery accords keep the scent dry and natural rather than purely sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling a room. After spring, fall and summer follow, with winter well behind. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Lush Death & Decay (Perfume) and Une Fleur de Cassie have a close profile.

Guardian of the Forest

7.3

Lush · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lush Guardian of the Forest is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green forest air on a woody, resinous and earthy base. Rosewood, oakmoss absolute and cypress together make a dry, cool tree scent. The fresh and green side leads; floral and spicy touches soften it, while the resinous and earthy side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in spring and summer, for leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for the office. Votes for masculine and feminine run close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Vert Mont Perfumery Cor and Rogue Mousse Illuminée share a close profile.

Oud Al Emarat / عود الإمارات

8.0

Blend Oud · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Blend Oud Oud Al Emarat is a spicy, woody and smoky oud fragrance aimed at men. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is suggested mostly for evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with cardamom, pepper and rosewood, then moves into a heart of vetiver, sandalwood and oud, earthy and resinous. In the base, tonka bean, amber and vanilla soften the smoky woodiness and add an oriental warmth.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Carbon Sapphire

7.8

Boadicea the Victorious · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Boadicea the Victorious Carbon Sapphire is a floral, woody unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and nights out as the favoured occasions. Masculine and classic votes lead on character, though a fair number read it as feminine. It opens with Egyptian jasmine, Bulgarian rose and geranium, with rosewood adding a woody edge. May rose and saffron bring a spicy warmth to the heart. The base sets a smoky, earthy ground of patchouli, oud and gaiac wood, softened by crystal amber, musk and cashmere.

Homeros Attar

9.1

Ensar Oud

Citrus · Floral · Green

Ensar Oud Homeros Attar is a woody, resinous unisex fragrance that sets Assam and green oud over tolu balm and patchouli absolute. It opens with clove, rosewood and cedar alongside ambergris. In the heart, Indian rose, saffron, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral softness. The base deepens with the oud notes, Tonga sandalwood and musk. Spicy, earthy, smoky and animal accords also come through. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score the longevity high. Evening, night out and leisure are the most suggested uses, while daily and business wear sit further behind. Sospiro Vivace and Ensar Oud EO 1: Sultani have a close profile.

Orange Blossom (Perfume)

6.7

Lush · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lush Orange Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral aimed at women, and it fits easy daily wear best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure and daytime wear lead, with some votes for business and evening. Most voters read it as feminine. Orange blossom and neroli give it a bright floral freshness, while ylang-ylang adds sweetness and softness. Sandalwood, rosewood and beeswax form a woody, powdery, slightly resinous base. Fruity and spicy touches round out the accords.

Noun

8.1

Bogue · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bogue Noun is a unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and woody heart deepened by resin and spice; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose form a floral core, while bergamot and mandarin orange add a fruity lift and lavender and mint a green coolness. Beneath sit sandalwood, cedar, benzoin and vanilla, so the scent rests on a woody, creamy, sweet warmth, with black pepper and patchouli drawing a spicy, slightly smoky edge. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and it sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine character run close, so it truly reads as unisex. Les Bains Guerbois 1885 Bains Sulfureux and Dana Incognito have a close profile.

Pearls (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Avon · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Avon Pearls Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral scent made for women, sitting close to everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind. Daily and leisure wear lead, and it fits the office comfortably too. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Magnolia and honey set the sweet floral tone, with plum softening it into something fruitier. Bergamot and pepper add a fresh, lightly spicy lift. Sandalwood, rosewood and patchouli lay a woody base, while musk rounds out the powdery texture.

Amans

6.9

V Canto · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

V Canto Amans is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer, and sits easily in daily wear, at work and in leisure time. It opens with bergamot, pink grapefruit and lemon in a bright citrus layer, with cardamom adding a light spice. The heart of geranium, nutmeg, rosemary and ozonic notes turns green and airy. Rosewood, tonka bean, musk and patchouli settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while autumn and winter trail far behind. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Paul Smith Extreme Men and Dunhill Amalfi Citrus have a close profile.

Lookin' to Rock Rita

6.5

Benefit · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Benefit Lookin' to Rock Rita is a women's fragrance that moves from the fresh opening of coconut, freesia and lemon into the sweet, woody warmth of vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some votes for business and evening. Coconut, freesia and lemon open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, violet, hyacinth and fig add a soft floral note. Vanilla, sandalwood and rosewood settle into a gourmand sweetness over a woody base. Nicolaï Juste Un Rêve and Naomi Campbell Naomi have a close profile.