The Perfume Library

Post Tenebras Lux

7.4

Folie à Plusieurs · 2018

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Folie à Plusieurs Post Tenebras Lux is a unisex scent built on a sensual skin accord, oriental woods and a mist note, best suited to spring and fall and relaxed days. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and leisure and office wear lead. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits between the two. The notes read as a single whole. The skin accord and mist note give a soft, warm, airy skin feel, while the oriental woods add a dry depth. The overall profile is fresh, powdery and creamy, with a little spice and a synthetic sheen.

Find Me (No.2/Seek)

7.3

Folie à Plusieurs · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Folie à Plusieurs Find Me is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent built around white wine, linen and coffee. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one piece. White wine and linen give a clean feel, while coffee and tobacco dry it slightly. Lily of the valley and the powdery, creamy accords soften it, and pink pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most favour spring and summer, with leisure and business wear leading. It leans slightly feminine, though many voters see it as masculine.

ATH x FM - Smoulder

8.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aaron Terence Hughes ATH x FM - Smoulder is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character; though discontinued, it suits warm autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out, with leisure wear also common. Though unisex, over half of voters read it as masculine, and most of the rest as classic. Lemon and neroli give a brief fresh start. Tobacco and frankincense then come forward, turning the scent resinous and smoky. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and the sensual skin accord settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Meo Fusciuni L'Oblìo and The Dua Brand Tobac Aoud have a close profile.

Théros / Θέρος

7.5

YS Uzac · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

YS Uzac Théros / Θέρος is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, woody-oriental in style and suited to cooler seasons and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more masculine. Amber, Vietnamese oud and patchouli form a woody, resinous backbone, while chocolate and ambrette seed pull the sweetness in a creamy direction. Ambergris, stone and sand give the dark base a dry, earthy feel, and the sensual skin accord and lipstick soften the animal edge. YS Uzac Théros Elixir and Evody Couleur Fauve have a close profile.

The Bee's Knees (Perfume)

6.7

Lush · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lush The Bee's Knees is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around osmanthus and honey. Osmanthus, honey and neroli form the bright, floral side, with petitgrain and orange blossom lifting it slightly. Against them sit tobacco, hay, smoky notes and earthy notes, while the sensual skin accord leaves a warm, animalic trace. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and woody. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Gritti Noctem Arabs and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud have a close profile.

Slut (2020)

7.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aaron Terence Hughes Slut (2020) is a unisex scent that links the fresh, fruity opening of orange, neroli and apple to the warm, animalic depth of jasmine sambac and patchouli; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, neroli, apple and bergamot, bright and slightly green. In the heart, jasmine sambac and strawberry add a floral, sweet softness. The base of patchouli, ambergris, soil and a sensual skin accord settles it on a woody, powdery, creamy ground, with animalic and leathery tones staying in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. Its character splits between masculine and feminine.

Patchouli Noir (2020)

7.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Patchouli Noir (2020) is a sweet, earthy unisex scent built around patchouli, dark chocolate and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with spices, then the heart brings together patchouli, dark chocolate, tonka bean and dry woods. Smoke, leather, amber and soil come forward in the base, with moss and sandalwood adding a woody depth. The overall feel is gourmand and spicy, with a slightly synthetic edge under the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters describe a heavy, long-lasting trail. It reads more masculine to those who voted, though a fair share find it feminine. Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Private Edition and Zara (Wood Legacy) have a close profile.

Sex Elixir

7.2

Rammstein · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rammstein Sex Elixir is a unisex fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings, a sweet floral set against spicy, woody tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with night-blooming jasmine, a sensual skin accord and lactoscatone. Toward the heart, sandalwood, costus and woody notes take over, and musk and balsamic notes soften the base. Floral and sweet accents lead, while animal, powdery, resinous and leathery shades stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer barely registers. It is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Masculine gets the most votes for character, but feminine follows not far behind, so it reads as open to both. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Manteuse and Heavendüft Oudh Sami have a close profile.

Haze (2023)

8.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Haze is a fresh, citrusy and fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Brazilian orange, lemon and pink grapefruit; in the heart, pineapple, pink pepper and jasmine add fruity sweetness with a touch of spice and flowers. The base of patchouli, white musk and ambergris sets it on a woody footing, softened by a sensual skin accord. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer; leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters see it as leaning masculine and modern. Aaron Terence Hughes Haze Extreme and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Gardénia Blanc / Goddess

7.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Gardénia Blanc / Goddess is a gardenia-led floral and sweet unisex scent that suits autumn and spring evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens on gardenia absolute, with jasmine sambac and rose absolute softening it in the heart. Sandalwood, a sensual skin accord and ambergris sit underneath. The floral, sweet side blends with a creamy texture, while spicy, woody and animal touches add depth in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Costume National Intense Red Edition and Montale Gold Flowers have a close profile.

Enter the Void

6.8

Moth and Rabbit · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Moth and Rabbit Enter the Void is a unisex scent where blackcurrant, grapefruit and lime build a fresh, green, slightly spicy opening; it suits leisure time and spring best. The opening is citrusy and fruity from blackcurrant, grapefruit and lime, while herbs and immortelle push the green side harder. The skunk accord adds an animal, faintly synthetic edge. In the heart, aldehydes and a sensual skin accord come forward, and the base of sandalwood, musk and amber leaves a woody sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it is worn in summer too. It is chosen most often for leisure, with evening and daily wear following. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between.

Dragon Tattoo

3.6

YS Uzac · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

YS Uzac Dragon Tattoo is a feminine-leaning perfume that sets fruity and sweet tones against a fresh, green backdrop. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most lean towards winter and fall, with spring and summer trailing behind. On character, feminine leads while masculine takes a sizeable share, so it sits close to women's perfumery without hard edges. Its notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: sensual skin accord, fruits, caramel, musk, suntan lotion and ink. The sweetness of fruit and caramel carries a creamy softness, balanced by the fresh and green accords. Synthetic and animal touches give it an unusual, slightly offbeat character.

Vampire Wife (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Sorce · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Vampire Wife Extrait de Parfum is a powdery, gourmand unisex scent that sets the bite of blood orange and star anise against the sweetness of cake and tonka bean absolute. Citrus and spice sit over a creamy, powdery sweetness. Heliotrope and powder build a soft base, while Peru balsam and the sensual skin accord add warmth. Oakmoss gives the sugar a dry edge. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one blended whole from start to finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, which suits the Extrait de Parfum concentration. It can be worn comfortably by men and women alike, and it suits those who like sweet, rich fragrances. Casamorati Lira and Francesca Dell'Oro OneMore have a close profile.

Carbon / Animalix (2021)

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Carbon / Animalix is a unisex scent that links a fresh bergamot opening to the sweet, powdery floral side of ylang-ylang, heliotropin and white blossoms; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, there is little to say about when it suits best; as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on any skin. Bergamot gives a citrusy freshness at first. The heart brings together vanilla, amber, woods and ylang-ylang, with a sweet, creamy, powdery floral tone leading. In the base, a sensual skin accord, ambergris and musk soften everything, and the animal edge stays in the background. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Creed Acier Aluminium have a close profile.

Sunray

7.2

H&M · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

H&M Sunray is a unisex scent built on a sensual skin accord, sand and marine notes, leaning fresh and aquatic. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: marine notes and sand give it an airy, salty feel, while the sensual skin accord softens it. Fresh and floral accords come with a fruity, sweet touch, and the gourmand, creamy side keeps it from turning sharp. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits men and women alike. Those after a similar profile could also look at Voluspa Maison Blanc - Laguna and Bud Parfums Ripsilver.

Dusk till Dawn - 8 AM

6.7

Valjues · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Valjues Dusk till Dawn - 8 AM is a unisex scent that ties fresh laundry cleanliness to a powdery, creamy floral character. It opens with fruity notes, aquatic notes and fresh laundry, while lily and magnolia in the heart add a soft, powdery floral texture. The base of musk, ambergris and a sensual skin accord settles it into a creamy, close-to-skin finish. The fresh accord leads, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside it. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it leans towards. Light, clean and unobtrusive, it reads as a daytime scent. Initio Power Self and Valjues 2 | Two have a close profile.

Radical Softness

6.6

Fascent · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Fascent Radical Softness pairs white tea, frangipani and white musk in a soft, powdery and creamy unisex scent. Radical Softness lasts a moderate time and its sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and sits comfortably at the office too. White tea, lifted by pink pepper, gives a fresh start. In the heart, frangipani and cyclamen add a gentle floral softness. White musk, ambrox and a sensual skin accord in the base settle the scent into something sweet, powdery and creamy, with a faintly synthetic edge among its accords. By/Rosie Jane Rosie (Eau de Parfum) and Jil Sander Softly Eau de Pétales have a close profile.

Sunmilkflowers

7.0

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Sunmilkflowers is a fresh, green floral that pairs a citrus brightness with a creamy, sweet softness. It is a unisex scent and has been discontinued. The scent is built on green notes and floral notes. Milk and caramel add a creamy, sweet roundness, while the sensual skin accord gives it a warm base. The accords also hint at fruity and spicy touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. Avon Lily of the Valley (Cologne) and Tokyomilk Everything & Nothing No. 10 have a close profile.

Tokyo Affair

6.9

Laborynthia

Fresh · Floral · Green

Laborynthia Tokyo Affair is a fresh, floral unisex scent where green leaves and wood meet a creamy softness. The notes read as a single whole: green leaves and grass give a crisp greenness, while hinoki wood and cedar form a woody frame. Apple blossom and Japanese cherry blossom keep the floral side light, and musk, cashmere and a sensual skin accord soften everything into a creamy warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room, though the small number of ratings makes this a tentative picture. Its clean, understated build sits comfortably on men and women alike. Perfumes with a close profile include The Body Shop Japanese Musk and Zara Sunrise Rose.

Breathe Me

7.2

Michela Mezzetti · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michela Mezzetti Breathe Me is a unisex fragrance that opens with an air accord, Aperol and orange, giving it a fresh, citrusy start with floral and aquatic sides. Breathe Me wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, though the votes behind both are few. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business close behind. It reads as unisex. The top notes of air accord, Aperol, orange and salty notes make a fresh, lightly sweet opening. In the heart, wisteria, white wine, daisy and red rose add a floral, fruity softness. The base of sensual skin accord, poppy, amber and Tuscan cypress settles into a creamy, slightly spicy warmth.

Find Me (No.1)

7.1

Folie à Plusieurs · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Folie à Plusieurs Find Me is a fresh unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, with citrus and green tones up front. Mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot give it a bright citrus feel, while neroli and orange blossom pull that towards the floral side. Cardamom, black pepper and ginger add a spicy edge, and oak wood and pine needle lay a woody, green base. Leather and musk stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits work, leisure and everyday wear more than evenings. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine; voters more often call it modern. Dunhill Century and Ormaie Les Brumes have a close profile.

Carnal Bliss

7.1

L'Atelier Parfum · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Atelier Parfum Carnal Bliss is a unisex scent that opens with fresh lemon and bergamot, softens into jasmine sambac and powdery orris butter, and dries down on vanilla and musk. The top notes of aldehydes, freesia, lemon and bergamot give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, heliotrope and orris butter add a floral, powdery softness. The base brings vanilla sweetness, while cashmere wood, sandalwood and musk set it on a warm, smooth footing. A synthetic accord gives it a clean, skin-like feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the wearer. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business settings among the leading choices. Its unisex character sits comfortably on both men and women.

Duft der Demokratie

5.8

Blog der Republik · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Blog der Republik Duft der Demokratie is a unisex scent that opens with birch leaf and linden blossom and carries white rose and carnation at its heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a few votes stand behind those ratings. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen most often for leisure and daily wear. Votes on character split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere between the two. Birch leaf and linden blossom give a green, lightly sweet start. In the heart, carnation, white rose and paper add a floral, spicy side. In the base, a sensual skin accord, fir and olive wood settle it onto a creamy, woody footing, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords.

Aura+

8.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Aura+ is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with fruity sweetness and a powdery, creamy softness. It opens with bergamot and Brazilian orange for a bright citrus lift, and Mexican passion fruit in the heart pushes it towards a sweet, fruity side. The base of sandalwood, sensual skin accord and white musk leaves a powdery, creamy softness. Floral and synthetic tones run through the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a small number of voters have weighed in, so that picture is tentative. Its fresh, sweet build keeps it close to everyday wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. Dior Joy and Guerlain Cheval Blanc have a close profile.