The Perfume Library

Made in Heaven

6.5

What We Do Is Secret · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

What We Do Is Secret Made in Heaven is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth, offered as a unisex perfume. It opens with magnolia, Italian mandarin orange and saffron. In the heart, jasmine sambac, orange blossom and tuberose build a dense floral core. In the base, vanilla, grain and orris soften it and turn it sweeter, settling into a powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. Phlur Honey Moon and Lolita Lempicka LolitaLand have a close profile.

Vanilla

7.5

Label

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Label Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with vanilla, caramel and amber forming a warm, creamy whole. It opens with bitter orange, saffron and tagetes, which give it a spicy edge. In the heart, caramel, coconut and amber soften the sweetness and add a creamy warmth. Vanilla and musk take over in the base, and the scent settles into a sweet, oriental, slightly synthetic feel. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is the least chosen season. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. French Avenue Eclair Affaire and Khadlaj Caffé Latte have a close profile.

V. Intense

7.5

Robert Piguet · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Robert Piguet V. Intense is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out more than for the office. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it classic. The scent is floral, fruity and gourmand throughout: rose and plum carry the sweetness, while saffron adds spice. Sandalwood and frankincense bring a woody, resinous, slightly smoky warmth, and an oriental feel runs through it.

Délire Rouge

6.5

LPDO · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

LPDO Délire Rouge is an oriental-leaning women's fragrance in which jasmine and saffron sit on a sweet, spicy, powdery floral base. The top holds jasmine, saffron and orange. In the heart, amber, magnolia, white rose and saffron again come forward, and the flowers turn creamy and powdery. In the base, musk, fir resin and woods add a woody, slightly resinous depth. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and night outs and evenings are the occasions named most often. More voters call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine. Lattafa Opulent Musk and Michael Kors Sexy Amber have a close profile.

Tara Mantra (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Gri Gri · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Gri Gri Tara Mantra Eau de Parfum is a unisex oriental that sets a sweet, floral body against spice, resin and earth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. It opens with cardamom, asafoetida and saffron, spicy and slightly animalic. Ajowan and patchouli bring an earthy heart. In the base, jasmine, oud and lotus rest the floral sweetness on a woody, resinous footing. Pekji Ruh and Alqémi Oud Athar have a close profile.

Le Voleur

8.0

Son Venïn · 2016

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Son Venïn Le Voleur is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and saffron, then settles through frankincense and iris into a woody base. The opening is a warm, spicy one, led by pink pepper and saffron. In the heart, frankincense, iris, nutmeg and white blossoms bring a resinous, powdery and slightly smoky feel. Gaiac wood, sandalwood and amber in the base soften the woods. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear while also working in the evening. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost equal, so it sits truly in between. Jo Malone Saffron and Etro Greene Street have a close profile.

Noor

8.0

Royal Crown

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Royal Crown Noor is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex fragrance with a dense oriental character, and it suits evenings in the colder months best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; summer suits it far less. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with oregano, coriander, saffron and elemi resin, which give a dry, spiced start. In the heart, Mexican vanilla absolute, Moroccan rose and tuberose absolute add a floral, powdery sweetness. The base of ambergris, tobacco absolute, oud and Mysore sandalwood leaves a woody, animalic depth. Baldi Malachite and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

In the Belly of the Beast (2025)

7.0

Toskovat' · 2025

Aquatic · Synthetic · Spicy

Toskovat' In the Belly of the Beast is an unisex scent that sets an aquatic, synthetic edge against leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer not far behind and winter last. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and leaves a noticeable trail. The top opens with mulberry, seawater, saffron and leather, while the heart brings hashish, copal resin and immortelle. The base of driftwood, ambergris, oud and moss settles the aquatic mood onto a woody, animal ground.

Tasman Santal

7.5

Première Note

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Première Note Tasman Santal is a woody, spicy-sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and Provençal lavender, then saffron, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper turn it spicy and smoky. In the base, iris, benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood soften the edges and leave a creamy, sweet, slightly floral warmth. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters see it as somewhat more masculine, though many call it feminine. Initio Side Effect and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Absolute have a close profile.

Âme de Fleur

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Âme de Fleur is a fresh, powdery floral built around green pear, rose and tuberose, and it is unisex. It opens with green pear, heliotrope and rose, while maté absolute and the crystal accord keep the start airy. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine sambac absolute grow the floral side, with saffron and a solar note adding warmth. The base of cashmere wood, Clearwood™ and Ambrox Super settles it into a woody, creamy finish; overall it reads fruity, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and its use is spread evenly across daily wear, leisure, evenings and nights out, with office wear trailing slightly. The profile sits comfortably on both men and women.

Tarteel Gold

8.5

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental with a clear gourmand side, resting on woody and resinous ground. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters give high marks for each. It is unisex, so it sits comfortably on anyone. It projects well, so a light hand is enough. It opens with saffron, bergamot and lemon, then cinnamon and rose come forward while iris and orange blossom soften the spicy sweetness. The base holds oud, vanilla, ambergris, patchouli and musk. Creamy vanilla and smoky oud balance each other. Amouage Outlands and Kilian Gold Knight have a close profile.

Eau d'Esire

7.0

Gravel · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Gravel Eau d'Esire is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, with a spicy, woody backdrop. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with evening and night-out use chosen less often. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, pineapple and mango, while saffron and nutmeg add spice. The heart brings clove leaf, cumin and patchouli, softened by violet and hyacinth. Vetiver, musk and ambergris leave a woody, lightly powdery finish.

Smoke Show

7.5

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2015

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie Smoke Show is a unisex scent that pairs a spicy opening of pink pepper and saffron with a smoky, resinous depth of rose, leather and oud. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and reads mostly masculine, though many find it feminine. Pink pepper and saffron open the scent. Rose and leather form the heart, where the floral side gets a leathery edge. Vetiver, oud and cedarwood leave a woody, smoky, resinous base.

Hipster Oud

7.5

Zara

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Hipster Oud is a floral, sweet and spicy women's fragrance built around red rose, orange blossom and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind and summer the least favoured. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, works at the office too, and is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. The floral side leads: red rose, orange blossom and lily of the valley give it a powdery, creamy softness. Blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness, while pink pepper and saffron carry the spice. Amber and musk settle it onto a warm, woody and slightly animal base.

Original

8.5

Rich Mess · 2018

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Rich Mess Original opens with fig, grapefruit and bergamot and dries down to leather and Atlas cedar, a green, spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and the leathery, smoky side weighs heavily, so it sits more comfortably in cool weather and in the evening. It works for both men and women. In the top, fig gives a green, fruity tone while grapefruit and bergamot brighten it. In the heart, vanilla, sandalwood and saffron build a sweet, spicy, woody transition. The base is led by leather and lily, with the dry woodiness of Atlas cedar alongside. Costume National Secret Woods and Laboratorio Olfattivo Nerotic have a close profile.

Oud Hypnotique

8.0

Mes Bisous · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique is a sweet, oriental unisex fragrance that ties the spice of black pepper, saffron and cinnamon to Turkish rose and the dark woodiness of oud. It opens with black pepper, saffron and cinnamon forming a warm spice layer. In the heart, Turkish rose and grapefruit add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of patchouli, vanilla and oud settles into an earthy, woody and sweet foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters find it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Ex Nihilo Midnight Special and Tom Ford Noir de Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Onda de Mar

8.5

Christian Provenzano · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Christian Provenzano Onda de Mar is a unisex fragrance that pairs the freshness of citrus and aquatic notes with a sweet, spicy, woody base. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays noticeable for a long time after you spray it. The fresh, aquatic character suits warm weather, while the sweet and woody side carries it into cooler days. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with orange, bergamot and aquatic notes for a bright start. Blackcurrant and saffron follow in the heart, adding a little sweetness and spice to the freshness. In the base, sandalwood, amber and vetiver come forward and settle the scent into a warm, woody finish.

Oudh 36 Nuit

8.0

Al Haramain · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Al Haramain Oudh 36 Nuit is a floral, spicy oud fragrance with a sweet, creamy and smoky body, made for evenings and nights out. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it lasts long and carries well. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom, cedarwood and geranium. In the heart, oud, rose and saffron bring spice and flowers together. The base of labdanum, sandalwood and musk settles into a resinous, creamy, sweet warmth. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud Saffron and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Leather Forever Royal Arabian Edition

9.0

De Gabor · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

De Gabor Leather Forever Royal Arabian Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky leather fragrance, made for both men and women and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rum, whisky, dried fig and dried date, a warm sweetness that saffron and walnut push towards spice. In the heart, mahogany, patchouli and gaiac wood build a woody body, softened by vetiver and iris. Leather runs through every stage; in the base, oud, frankincense and sandalwood carry it to a smoky, oriental finish. Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It stands out on nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure wear. Mancera Intense Red Tobacco and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Jupiter's Lightning

8.0

Argos · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Argos Jupiter's Lightning is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits daily wear and leisure time best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters place it in leisure and daytime wear, and it also gets worn at the office. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably on either. It opens with bergamot, lemon, cardamom and juniper berry, fresh with a light spice. In the heart, saffron, tea and orris root add a floral, green softness. The base of cypress, Atlas cedar and musk settles into a woody, clean finish.

Oud Tabac

8.0

Amouroud · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Amouroud Oud Tabac is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex fragrance with a warm, resinous character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. It opens with saffron, ginger and coriander for a spicy edge, softened by heliotrope. In the heart, pipe tobacco, oud and frankincense build a smoky, resinous body, and Bourbon vanilla and musk sweeten the base. The result is a woody oriental with a gourmand touch. Lattafa Raghba and Andrée Putman Tan d'Epices have a close profile.

Perseus Triumphant

8.0

Argos · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Argos Perseus Triumphant is a spicy, woody unisex scent where saffron, cardamom and rose sit over leather and oud. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in fall and spring, with winter close behind; it leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also works for leisure time. It opens with saffron and cardamom spice lifted by bergamot. Rose and leather take over in the heart, and as it dries down musk, oud and Atlas cedar give it a warm, woody base. Fresh, floral and oriental accords keep the mix balanced. Memo Paris African Rose and Ex Nihilo Golden Wanderers have a close profile.

Diamond of Velvet

7.0

Régalien · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Régalien Diamond of Velvet is a unisex scent where saffron, birch tar and leather meet a sweet, fruity floral heart. The top is violet leaf, orange, saffron and peach, with a fruity sweetness up front. In the heart, heliotrope, osmanthus and iris add a powdery floral softness, while spikenard and ginger bring an earthy, spicy edge. The base darkens with birch tar, leather and patchouli, and tonka bean and styrax close it on a sweet, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters pick it most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure; the largest share calls it masculine, though a good number find it feminine. Zara LTH/03 Know the Leather and David Jourquin Cuir de R'Eve have a close profile.

The Aoud

7.5

Mancera · 2011

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Mancera The Aoud is a unisex scent where oud, leather and cedar form a smoky, resinous core, lifted by spice and rose. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with white pepper, cinnamon and clove, their warm spice eased by bergamot. Rose, saffron and geranium leaf give the heart a floral softness. The base rests on oud, leather, cedar and sandalwood, smoky and woody, with white musk smoothing it.