The Perfume Library

Seplasia (Perfume Oil)

7.4

Acampora

Citrus · Floral · Green

Perfume Oil

Acampora Seplasia is a floral perfume oil for women, built around violet, tuberose and neroli and lifted by citrus and green facets. It opens with violet, tuberose, neroli, rose and jasmine in a floral bouquet, with geranium adding a green edge. In the heart, bergamot and lemon bring citrus brightness, while patchouli, coriander and musk add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of vetiver, rosewood and ylang-ylang leaves a woody, sweet and slightly animal ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle have a close profile.

Orange Blossom

7.0

Organic Glam · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Organic Glam Orange Blossom is a fresh, sweet citrus fragrance that pairs mandarin and orange with a floral neroli heart, suited to anyone; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong, while its sillage stays moderate, though the small number of ratings means these readings are tentative. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either gender, and its fresh, citrusy character sits close to everyday wear. Mandarin orange and orange lead the top, giving a fruity, sweet brightness. Neroli adds a soft floral note in the heart, and rosewood grounds the scent on a woody base. Spicy, powdery and earthy touches sit quietly in the background. Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs and M. Asam Sunny Orange have a close profile.

Wild

7.1

Aromaflage

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aromaflage Wild is a fresh, citrusy and green woody scent, unisex and easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, fall and spring, while winter trails behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it can also work in an office. Thyme, cardamom and lemon grass give it a spicy, herbal liveliness. Provençal lavender and geranium add a floral greenness, while rosewood, cedar leaf, cedarwood and spruce build the woody frame. Patchouli and balsam pull that base towards something resinous and a little darker. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Bois Royal and Le Galion Cologne Nocturne have a close profile.

Meerschaum

7.8

Soivohle · 2010

Floral · Green · Spicy

Soivohle Meerschaum is a unisex scent with a smoky, earthy and resinous character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. Only a few people have rated it, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits both men and women. Tobacco absolute and oakmoss absolute set the woody, smoky tone, with birch and cedar adding to the wood. Chamomile, green tea and lavender absolute bring a green, floral lightness, while benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean add a resinous sweetness. Patchouli rounds it out with earthy depth.

Yazan for Him

6.4

Rasasi · 2014

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Rasasi Yazan for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a citrus and fruity freshness against spice, sweetness and an oriental, woody depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, followed by evenings and nights out. It opens with sage and lemon. In the heart, balsam, cinnamon and praliné bring a spicy, gourmand sweetness. The base of rosewood, Indian oud, black amber, sandalwood and patchouli leaves a woody, animalic depth.

52

6.7

Sûr de Soi · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Sûr de Soi 52 is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a creamy, powdery and lightly spicy side. It opens sweet, with bergamot, caramel, vanilla and hard candy. In the heart, jasmine, iris and rosewood add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, ambrette and sandalwood closes it in a powdery, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is a tentative impression. Its sweet, oriental build suits those who want something warm and soft. New Notes Latte Mimosa and Asabi № 3 Intense have a close profile.

Winter Blush

7.3

Anna Zworykina

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anna Zworykina Winter Blush is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with sweet, spicy resins, and it suits cold days and a warm character. Its longevity is rated good, though the votes are few. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and its sweet, spicy build fits cooler weather. Cognac, cinnamon and cardamom give a spicy, gourmand warmth, which orange lifts with a citrus note. Jasmine, rose and iris add a soft, powdery floral touch. Benzoin, Peru balsam and vanilla close it with a creamy, resinous sweetness.

Inquisitor (2015) (Perfume)

7.7

Solstice Scents · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Solstice Scents Inquisitor is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around wood smoke, oud and black leather; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: frankincense, myrrh and labdanum sit over wood smoke and fire, while oud and black leather harden that smoky line. Amber and benzoin bring sweetness, and patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy base. The accords show sweet, spicy, woody, animal and leathery sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without reaching far. Its dense, dark character suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Juicy Couture Dirty English and Dior Leather Oud.

Flowers For Men - Lilac

6.2

Neil Morris Fragrances

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Neil Morris Fragrances Flowers For Men - Lilac is a men's scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a woody, resinous and leathery base. It opens with mandarin orange and petitgrain for a fresh start. Lilac and white hyacinth carry the floral heart. The base brings musk, leather, vetiver and labdanum; as it dries, the sweetness is balanced by woody and leathery tones, leaving a synthetic, spicy texture behind. Its longevity is rated strong, though this rests on only a few votes. With its floral heart and touch of leather, it is positioned as a men's fragrance. Francesca Dell'Oro Page 29 and Floris Mahon Leather have a close profile.

Nara

6.7

Bellekin · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Bellekin Nara is a unisex scent built around rosewood, sage and narcissus, with a floral, green and woody character. It opens with rosewood and sage, which give it a green, lightly spicy feel. Narcissus takes over in the heart and brings the floral side forward, while creamy and earthy accords soften it. The base returns to rosewood and adds sclarene for a woody finish. Overall it stays dry, natural and calm. Hermès H24 (Eau de Toilette) and Fueguia 1833 Manuela (Perfume) have a close profile.

Ris Tanama

7.1

Renier Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Renier Perfumes Ris Tanama is a unisex scent in which cherry, jasmine and rose meet the warmth of oud and sandalwood. It opens fresh, fruity and floral with cherry, jasmine, lime and orange blossom. The heart turns woody and spicy through rose, rosewood, Cambodian oud and sandalwood. In the base, vanilla, amber, musk and castoreum sweeten it and leave a powdery, leathery, slightly animal warmth. Rasasi Feelings and Renier Perfumes Baracoa have a close profile.

Ciao (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Houbigant · 1980

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Houbigant Ciao Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that sets rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang against fruity notes and an earthy base of leather and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with fruity notes, lemon and basil, while rosewood and cumin lend the florals a spicy, slightly dry edge. The heart is a full floral blend of rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, ylang-ylang, carnation and iris. In the base, ambergris, sandalwood, benzoin, leather, patchouli, musk and oakmoss carry it into a woody, resinous, earthy and leathery chypre character. Its profile is close to Rochas Femme and Prada Prada.

Bois de Rose

7.8

Contro Corrente · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Contro Corrente Bois de Rose is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green character over a woody, powdery base. Juniper, lavender and geranium give it a green, lightly spicy freshness, and the aquatic notes keep that freshness open. Rose and rosewood carry the floral side, while sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli add a woody, resinous and slightly animal depth. The powdery accord forms a soft backdrop, so the flowers never turn heavy or sweet. The overall impression is a clean but dry, wood-led rose. Casamorati Casafutura and Le Jardin Retrouvé Sandalwood Sacré have a close profile.

Eau de Genny

7.5

Genny · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Genny Eau de Genny is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that opens on lemon, mandarin orange and orange blossom. The top notes of lemon, mandarin orange and orange blossom give it a bright start. Honeysuckle, magnolia and lily of the valley bring a soft floral heart, while aquatic and green accords keep the scent clean and light. In the base, rosewood, sandalwood and amber add woody warmth, softened by sweet and powdery touches. Fruity and gourmand shades stay in the background. Estēe Lauder Azurēe Soleil and Laura Biagiotti Biagiotti Due Donna have a close profile.

Pesca Golosa

4.4

Federico Cantelli · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Federico Cantelli Pesca Golosa is a fruity, sweet unisex scent led by peach, apricot and bergamot. The top pairs peach and apricot with a citrus brightness: bergamot, pink grapefruit, green apple and lemon, while jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral edge. In the heart, currant, ylang-ylang and gardenia carry the fruit towards a floral side, with pink pepper adding a light spark. The base of powdery notes, sandalwood and caramel softens and sweetens it. Its accords run from citrus, floral, fruity and sweet to a distinctly synthetic touch.

CK One Scene

7.6

Calvin Klein · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Scene is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance with aquatic and spicy touches, and it has been discontinued. It opens with ylang-ylang, red ginger and mandarin orange: the citrus brightness meets the light heat of ginger, while ylang-ylang softens the sparkle a little. The heart brings rosewood, lily of the valley and red ginger again, settling into a clean, aquatic line. In the base, vanilla and musk turn the scent smooth and gently sweet, and amberwood leaves a warm, lightly woody floor beneath it. Overall it reads as airy, clean and touched with spice.

Filaria Oud

8.7

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Filaria Oud is a unisex fragrance built around oud and frankincense, deepened by spices and leather. It opens with amber, frankincense and oud leading, a resinous, oriental base lit by fresh, citrusy and green touches. Towards the heart, balsamic notes, spices and leather come forward and the scent turns leathery and spicy. Rosewood and oud settle in the base, and the drydown softens into something woody and creamy, with a floral edge. Chopard Oud Malaki and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

La Vie en Rouge

6.2

Federico Cantelli · 2021

Floral · Green · Sweet

Federico Cantelli La Vie en Rouge is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green start with a sweet, spicy and woody body. The top notes are neroli, bergamot, clove and rosewood, with pine adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, vetiver and patchouli lead, while cedarwood and amber give it an earthy, resinous footing. The base of sandalwood, musk and vanilla softens everything and brings out the gourmand side. Its accords run from floral, green and sweet to gourmand, spicy and woody. Jacques Battini Selection and Birkholz Berlin Dream have a close profile.

Rykiel Homme Grey

7.2

Sonia Rykiel · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Homme Grey pairs the brightness of yuzu, tangerine and green apple with the soft warmth of sandalwood and tonka bean; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. It opens on citrus and fruit: yuzu, tangerine, green apple and orange leaf give it a fresh, faintly aquatic start. In the heart, cyclamen, rosewood and nutmeg add a floral and spicy turn. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles it onto a woody, sweet and powdery ground. The overall impression is fresh yet gentle, a light masculine scent that never turns heavy.

Black Wood

7.9

Rirana

Spicy · Woody · Earthy

Rirana Black Wood is a spicy, smoky unisex scent led by oud, sandalwood and rosewood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings as a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the woody, smoky character feels dense and serious. It is described as unisex. The notes read as a single whole: oud and sandalwood form the woody frame, cardamom adds spice, and rosewood softens the edges. Amber and tonka bean leave a warm sweetness underneath, and the accords add earthy and leathery tones. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Rayhaan Wood Noir have a close profile.

Vaganova

7.6

Gather Perfume · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gather Perfume Vaganova is a feminine scent that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice, resin and an animalic warmth, giving it a dark, dense character from start to finish. It opens with pink grapefruit, rosewood and carnation, fresh yet already spiced. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and freesia build the floral body, while honey and labdanum sweeten it and add a resinous depth. In the base, tobacco, beeswax and woods come forward, and the scent settles into a woody, oriental warmth. Serge Lutens Tubéreuse criminelle and Vero Profumo Rozy (Voile d'Extrait) have a close profile to Vaganova.

Mousseline Pêche

7.8

Providence Perfume · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Providence Perfume Mousseline Pêche is a fresh, fruity and floral women's scent built around pink grapefruit, yuzu and peach. The top opens with pink grapefruit, yuzu and rosewood for a citrus brightness. In the heart, peach, ylang-ylang and rose otto bring a soft, floral-fruity feel. The base of vetiver, maltol and tonka bean sweetens it and leaves a powdery, creamy, lightly woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is a women's fragrance. Few votes have been cast, so these ratings are tentative. It has been discontinued. Tempted Muse and Bronze Goddess 2008 have a close profile.

Palo Santo Sage (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Being Frenshe · 2024

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Being Frenshe Palo Santo Sage Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that pairs the woody, earthy feel of palo santo and sage with the freshness of eucalyptus bark. The notes read as a single whole: palo santo and rosewood give the scent a woody body, while sage and eucalyptus bark keep it fresh and lightly spicy. Ylang-ylang wraps this dry, earthy character in a creamy softness. Fresh, spicy, woody, creamy and earthy are its main accords, which leaves an impression that is more green and natural than sweet.

Cœur de Parfum / Parfum Rare (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Jacomo · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Jacomo Cœur de Parfum / Parfum Rare Eau de Parfum is a chypre for women built around oakmoss, Egyptian jasmine and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It has a floral, green body, with patchouli, vetiver and rosewood forming a woody, earthy base. Coriander and Sri Lankan cardamom add a spicy edge, while the animal and leathery accords give it weight. May rose and Florentine iris soften that firm frame a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. It is made for women who like a mature, classic chypre character. Perfumes with a close profile include Jacomo Parfum Rare (Eau de Toilette) and JMP Artisan Perfumes Mossy Soil.