The Perfume Library

D.S. & Durga · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

D.S. & Durga Leatherize is a dry, smoky unisex leather built on spice, animalic warmth and earthy resin, for those who like their scents firm and dark. It opens with leather, cistus, butterscotch and cubeb, a sweet edge over a hard centre. In the heart, iris pallida, saffron and cypriol add a spicy, powdery quality. Myrrh, castoreum and cade juniper settle it onto a resinous, smoky, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night out. It reads masculine, though it is unisex. Majda Bekkali Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur and Arquiste Nanban have a close profile.

Boss Collection - Damask Oud

Hugo Boss · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Hugo Boss Boss Collection - Damask Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance with a resinous, earthy, oriental lean; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron and white pepper, then moves into rose and frankincense. The rose softens the edges of the resinous frankincense. The base of papyrus, oud, gaiac wood and cedar settles into a dry, smoky, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. It reads dense and masculine. Guerlain Oud Essentiel and Le Labo Oud 27 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aphrodisiac Touch

Unique'e Luxury · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Unique'e Luxury Aphrodisiac Touch is a unisex scent that ties the spicy warmth of clove, cinnamon and saffron to the sweet, creamy softness of rose and vanilla. It opens with clove, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom in a warm spicy rush, while bergamot, lilac and lily of the valley soften it with a floral touch. The heart is led by patchouli, cedarwood and rose, with geranium and iris adding a powdery feel. In the base, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk settle it into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a tendency. With its oriental, sweet character, it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Sensual Oud

Art de Parfum · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Art de Parfum Sensual Oud is an oriental fragrance for women that darkens a floral, sweet heart with spice, smoke and leather. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it suits nights out and evenings best, though it also works for daytime and the office. Voters read it as mostly feminine, with a sizeable share finding it masculine. It opens with geranium leaf, date and clove, the date's sweetness sharpened by the clove. In the heart, rose, saffron and suede add a leathery edge to the floral softness. It dries down on patchouli, cypriol and oud, woody, resinous and smoky. Thameen Rivière (Extrait de Parfum) and Etat Libre d'Orange 500 Years have a close profile.

Whisky Oud

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Oud is a smoky, leathery and spicy unisex scent built around frankincense, whisky, oud and suede. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. It is recommended most for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure time. It suits men and women alike and has a serious, dark character. The top opens with resinous frankincense and labdanum. At the heart, suede, whisky and saffron add a leathery, spiced warmth. The base settles on oud, cedarwood, amber, musk and Java vetiver, woody and animalic. Ramón Monegal Agar Musk and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Oud Couture

Carolina Herrera · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carolina Herrera Oud Couture is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting rose and oud against warm spice and resin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and place it in the evening or on a night out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex character. Taif rose and Damask rose form a floral base, while saffron, black pepper and clove add spicy warmth. Oud, benzoin and frankincense bring a woody, resinous and slightly smoky depth. A sweet, powdery side softens the animal and leathery touches.

Oud Velvet / عود مخملي

Jawhara · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jawhara Oud Velvet / عود مخملي is a sweet, spicy oriental in which oud, leather and resin take the lead; it is unisex. It opens with coriander, saffron, rose and Akigalawood®, then moves into a sweet, woody heart of praliné, amberwood, oud and cedarwood. The base holds leather, patchouli, frankincense and vanilla, and the accords also carry floral, earthy and smoky tones. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters rate its value for money highly. Its dense character makes it a unisex scent. Kajal Warek and Memo Paris Indian Leather have a close profile.

Desert Gold

Friedemodin · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Friedemodin Desert Gold opens with orange, pink pepper and bergamot and settles into a chypre of patchouli, leather and oakmoss; this unisex scent has been discontinued. The top notes are orange, pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright citrus-and-spice start. In the heart, orange blossom, fig, saffron and iris bring a floral, powdery and green softness. The base of patchouli, leather, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss gives it a woody, resinous, leathery footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter next, and it suits leisure, night out and evening wear alike. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de Saint Phalle (Eau de Toilette) and Lubin Upper Ten (2015) have a close profile.

Passion Rose

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Passion Rose is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around Bulgarian rose, passion fruit and saffron. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring both high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no votes on season or occasion. It opens with passion fruit, bergamot and blackcurrant for a fruity freshness, while saffron and pink pepper add spice and Bulgarian rose brings floral weight. In the heart, damask rose, jasmine and patchouli deepen the rose. The base of vanilla, gaiac wood, leather and oakmoss settles it into a sweet, woody finish.

19 Degree

Tumi · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Tumi 19 Degree is a men's fragrance that opens on thyme, saffron and bergamot and settles into leather and sandalwood, balancing a fresh, citrusy side with spice and smoke. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly towards fall, but spring, summer and fall sit close together, with winter trailing. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, evenings out, business and leisure. It starts with bergamot and thyme giving a citrusy, herbal freshness, while saffron adds spice. In the heart, birch water, suede and black raspberry set a fruity sweetness over a smoky ground. The base of leather, sandalwood and black musk leaves a warm, woody, leathery finish.

Black XS L'Aphrodisiaque for Men

6.5

Rabanne · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Rabanne Black XS L'Aphrodisiaque for Men opens with lemon, cinnamon and saffron, carries honey and orange blossom at its heart, and is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance; it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads as masculine and leaves a noticeable trail. Lemon, cinnamon and saffron give the top a bright, spicy start. In the heart, orange blossom, honey and cypriol deepen the sweetness, and praliné, white musk and leather settle at the base. The overall feel is fruity and gourmand, with a leathery, animal edge behind it. Lattafa Hayaati Gold Elixir and Halloween Halloween Man have a close profile.

Conquer

Boadicea the Victorious

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boadicea the Victorious Conquer is a dark unisex scent, floral, sweet and spicy with a leathery, resinous side, that leans towards evening wear. It opens with honey, saffron and juniper berry, where sweetness and spice move together. The heart brings rose, leather and violet, with the floral side resting on a leathery base. It dries down to vetiver, raspberry and woods, tying the sweet body to a woody frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Valentino Valentina Oud Assoluto and Philly & Phill Midnight on Max Street / Emotional Aoud have a close profile.

Rose Era

Snif · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Snif Rose Era pairs damask rose and Rosa centifolia with fresh laundry and dew drop, giving a sweet, powdery unisex scent. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It is unisex, a rose scent that can sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. The roses lead, while fresh laundry and dew drop lighten them and add an aquatic freshness. Pear and strawberry bring a fruity sweetness, and ambrette seed, white moss and woody notes form a powdery base. Saffron adds a faint warmth in the background. Escada Especially Escada Delicate Notes and Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée have a close profile.

Rose Oud

Alexandre.J · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Alexandre.J Rose Oud is a sweet, floral scent for women, with spice and warm woods running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also finds a place for leisure and daily wear. The opening is fruity and sweet, with raspberry, apple, lemon and caramel. Rose, saffron and patchouli lead the heart, and blond woods hold them on a woody base. Amber, musk and vanilla then settle it into a soft, powdery finish. Electimuss Rhodanthe and Kayali Elixir | 11 have a close profile.

66 Avenue (Eau de Parfum)

Maïssa

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maïssa 66 Avenue Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes itself known and stays for a long time. Most voters pick evening, followed by leisure and night out, which points to relaxed, cooler-weather moments. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with jasmine sambac absolute, tagetes and saffron, a floral scent with a spicy edge. In the heart, caramel sweetness is softened by white woods, and the base of dry woods, ambroxan and oakmoss leaves a woody foundation. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and slightly synthetic. Lattafa Opulent Musk and Zara Red Temptation Women (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cheval d'Arabie

9.0

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Attars Cheval d'Arabie is a unisex scent in which rose otto, Indian oud, leather and civet dominate, pairing floral notes with animalic ones. It opens with Persian and Taif rose otto, saffron and Omani frankincense, with elemi resin adding a resinous edge. The heart brings hay absolute, leather, narcissus and Indian patchouli, while oud and civet continue underneath. In the base, castoreum, black and white ambergris, benzoin and mimosa soften it; the result is a woody, smoky, earthy and leathery oriental. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and most voters score both highly. With its dense, characterful build it reads neither masculine nor feminine and makes itself noticed. Meo Fusciuni Varanasi and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

Poppy Riot

Room 1015 · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Room 1015 Poppy Riot is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with prune, saffron and poppy. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the sample is small, so treat that with caution. It sits comfortably on any skin. The top is prune, green mandarin orange and bitter orange. The heart of saffron, davana, poppy and milk is floral, spicy and soft. Tonka bean and tobacco in the base leave a woody, leathery warmth, while the synthetic accord adds a slightly glossy edge.

Un Oud

Obvious · 2022

Citrus · Green · Synthetic

Sha'ari

Lattafa

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Sha'ari is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings: spicy, sweet and smoky, with oud and leather up front. It has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, saffron and pink pepper for spice, while berries add a slight tartness. Rose and orris root bring a soft floral touch in the heart. The base of oud, sandalwood, vanilla and leather dries down sweet over a resinous, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Birkholz Iconic Oud and Valentino Valentina Oud Assoluto have a close profile.

Oud Rex

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Aoud Amber Rose

Montale · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Aoud Amber Rose is a discontinued women's perfume that sets a floral, sweet core against spice, resin and wood. Rose, oud and saffron read together throughout; grapefruit adds a fruity brightness, cedar and gaiac wood lay a woody base, and white musk softens the whole. The spicy, resinous and slightly animal tones keep the sweetness from turning sugary. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though from a small number of votes. Voters split almost evenly between daytime, evening and night out, with office and leisure not far behind. Parfums de Marly Akaster and Montale Aoud Flowers have a close profile.

Woud & Mood Absolute

Unique'e Luxury · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Unique'e Luxury Woud & Mood Absolute is a unisex scent that sets oud, leather and patchouli in a spicy, resinous frame. It reads as one whole rather than stages: oud and gaiac wood build a woody backbone, while leather and patchouli pull it towards an earthy, smoky tone. Saffron and labdanum add spicy, resinous warmth, amber and musk soften the edges, and the citrus and herbaceous notes stay in the background. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, so it lingers on skin and clothes for a long time. Its dense, oriental character suits both men and women. Carner Cuirs and Kilian Pure Oud have a close profile.

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