The Perfume Library

Tony Iommi Monkey Special

8.3

Xerjoff · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear are rarely chosen. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. It opens with passion fruit, Calabrian bergamot and rum, with Bulgarian geranium adding a cooler edge. The heart brings Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, leather and rose, with a smoky, leathery tone leading. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka sweetness is softened by Australian sandalwood and ambergris. The Dua Brand Rockstar and French Avenue Cocoa Morado have a close profile.

Pas Ce Soir (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

bdk Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Pas Ce Soir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent whose sweet, fruity and spicy touches keep it easy and close to everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with winter least favoured. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though business and evening also get votes. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while the rest split between modern and classic. It opens with ginger, black pepper, pear and mandarin orange, a fresh and lightly spicy start. The heart of orange blossom, Moroccan jasmine absolute and quince chutney adds a floral, fruity sweetness. Singapore patchouli, cashmeran and amberwood settle it into a creamy, warm base. Korres Cashmere Kumquat and Ojar Solar Flair have a close profile.

Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets Laotian oud beside saffron and Atlas cedar. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: oud and cedar build a woody, smoky frame, saffron adds a spicy warmth, and Singapore patchouli and Philippine elemi give it a resinous depth. The sweet and floral sides of the accords keep it rounded and oriental rather than harsh. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high. Votes lean towards fall and winter, then spring, with few choosing summer. It is recommended mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters find it more masculine, though some read it as feminine. Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Aqua Regia

7.9

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Aqua Regia is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a floral, fruity and sweet body with leathery, woody undertones. The top notes are leather, Calabrian bergamot and blackcurrant: the bergamot and blackcurrant keep the start bright and fruity while leather adds a harder edge underneath. In the heart, Florentine iris and violet bring a powdery floral note, and Singapore patchouli and caramel add sweetness and an earthy depth. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and cedar softens everything into a woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with classic and modern votes too. Xerjoff Luna and Kinetic Perfumes L'Una have a close profile.

Empiryan

7.7

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Empiryan is a sweet, smoky and resinous unisex scent, and most voters see it as an evening fragrance for the cooler months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, for evenings and nights out. It is unisex, but voters read it mostly as masculine and classic. It opens with tobacco and nagarmotha. At the heart, Omani frankincense, Singapore patchouli and Atlas cedar build a woody, earthy body. The base of Bourbon vanilla, labdanum and amber sweetens it and settles into a warm resinous finish. Yves Saint Laurent M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Tubéreuse Impériale (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Tubéreuse Impériale Eau de Parfum is a powdery, creamy floral that keeps its tuberose warm and full against a sweet, spicy backdrop, and suits spring and autumn and everyday wear. It opens with Egyptian geranium and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, Indian tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris form a rounded floral, with the powdery, creamy side leading. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and benzoin sweeten and soften it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure, night out and daily wear. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Isabey Prends-moi and The Merchant Of Venice Imperial Emerald have a close profile.

Layla

8.3

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Layla is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that suits autumn and winter best, and feels most at home in the evening or on a night out. It opens with the warm spice of nutmeg and clove. In the heart, Atlas cedar, ylang-ylang and Singapore patchouli set a soft floral note over a woody base. The dry-down of Bourbon vanilla, musk and amber turns creamy, resinous and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer the least favoured season. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and far less for the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way.

Hayat

7.3

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Xerjoff Hayat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on Persian saffron, bitter orange and lavender and settles into patchouli and oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, bitter orange and lavender. Amber, cinnamon and cardamom bring spicy warmth to the heart. The base of patchouli, oud and cedar turns earthy, smoky and leathery over a resinous, sweet, woody core. Luxor and Empiryan have a close profile.

Aurum

7.7

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Aurum is a unisex fragrance that sets chocolate, strawberry and vanilla beneath a bright opening of orange, bergamot and Bulgarian rose, reading floral, sweet and gourmand. Aurum wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine split almost evenly. The opening of Brazilian orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot is bright and fruity, softened by Bulgarian rose. In the heart, Omani frankincense, labdanum, cistus, chocolate and strawberry build a resinous, sweet warmth. The base of oud, heliotrope, Singapore patchouli, oakmoss and Bourbon vanilla leaves a creamy, woody and slightly animalic trail. Kemi Aurum and Xerjoff Ether have a close profile.

Sublime

7.2

Giardino Benessere · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Giardino Benessere Sublime is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral and green character with sweet fruity touches, settling between sweet and woody. It opens with Sicilian neroli, dog rose, Italian peach blossom and blackcurrant, while Chilenean pepper adds a light touch of spice to the floral-fruity start. In the heart, iris, magnolia and violet bring a powdery softness, with saffron and cedar wood adding warmth. The base rests on sandalwood, patchouli, musk and ambergris, giving it a woody, creamy foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Leisure and daily wear lead, though evening and business use are not far behind. Voters read it as more feminine, yet it stays unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Leo and Trudon Elae have a close profile.

Tempest (Parfum)

7.3

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Tempest is a unisex perfume that sets a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and elemi resin on a woody base of white oud, sandalwood and patchouli. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also suits leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic. The top notes of lemon, bergamot, ginger and lavender give a fresh, spicy start. Towards the heart, Indian jasmine sambac, rose and Atlas cedar add a floral, woody softness. In the base, white oud, amber, vetiver and musk leave a warm, resinous trail with an animal edge. Giardino Benessere Herà and Xerjoff Luna have a close profile.

Akragas

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Akragas is a fresh, salty unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though many also see it as modern. It opens with Italian myrtle, grapefruit, kelp and Sicilian neroli, which read citrusy, fresh and aquatic. In the heart, Bulgarian geranium, Atlas cedar, red thyme and salt add green, spicy and woody touches. The base of benzoin, Singapore patchouli, musk and Bourbon vanilla turns creamy and soft. Roja Parfums Oceania and Carner Salado have a close profile.

Gibeon

7.5

Xerjoff · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Gibeon is a unisex scent that opens with neroli and Ceylonese cinnamon and carries Bulgarian rose and Florentine iris at its heart, its floral, sweet side balanced by spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it long-lasting. Fall and spring lead, with winter and summer a little behind. It is chosen most for business and evenings, and suits daily wear too. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Neroli and cinnamon give a first moment that is fresh and warm together. Rose, patchouli and iris then form a floral, powdery heart. In the base, cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and musk settle into a creamy, sweet woodiness. Xerjoff Ibitira and Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya have a close profile.

Oxford Street (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Hugh Parsons · 2009

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Oxford Street Eau de Parfum is a men's scent that sets a fresh, spicy opening on a sweet, woody, slightly earthy base, best suited to work and everyday wear in fall and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next; business and leisure are the top occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with some votes for classic and modern. Sicilian mandarin orange, grapefruit and star anise give a bright, fresh start. Cumin, cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward in the heart. Cistus, Bourbon vetiver and oud then settle it into a resinous, woody base. Morph Kolonaki and Parfums MDCI L'Elégant have a close profile.

Jãbir

7.4

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Jãbir is a floral and sweet unisex scent with a spicy, woody depth, leaning towards cooler evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer gets only a small share. Night out and evening are the occasions it is chosen for most. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes tilting slightly masculine. Peony, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley lead and carry on through the heart. The base holds white oud, Bourbon vanilla, Haitian vetiver, Singapore patchouli and musk, so the sweet florals settle onto a woody, animalic ground, softened by a fruity touch. Xerjoff Indochine and Al Haramain Delicate have a close profile.

Luna

7.0

Xerjoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Luna is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of mandarin orange, lemon and Calabrian bergamot with a floral heart of Florentine iris, Bulgarian rose and Indian jasmine sambac. It opens with citrus and Singapore patchouli, then moves into iris, rose, jasmine and violet, with Atlas cedar giving the flowers a woody backbone. Caramel, musk and amber sweeten and soften the base. The fresh, green and fruity side is balanced by a lightly spicy, earthy undertone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Xerjoff Renaissance and Xerjoff Aqua Regia have a close profile.

Ipnotica

7.6

Xerjoff · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Ipnotica is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy base, leaning towards spring and nights out. Tuberose and Indian jasmine sambac carry the floral side, while Italian neroli and Mediterranean fruits add a fresh, fruity lift. Bourbon vanilla and musk soften and sweeten it, with Singapore patchouli staying in the background. The overall feel is powdery and creamy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. It reads more feminine to most, though some find it masculine. Lanoé Ibiza Love and Rituals Cloudscape have a close profile.

Libra

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tiziana Terenzi Libra is a unisex scent that sets Italian lemon, Bulgarian rose and Sicilian grapefruit against a sweet vanilla blossom and benzoin base. Libra's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and nights out. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though both views are common. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, softened by rose and tuberose. The heart turns powdery and woody with jasmine sambac, Atlas cedar and orris root. In the base, patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss and musk give the sweet vanilla a smoky, creamy warmth. Leo and Herà have a close profile.

L'Âme Perdue

7.8

Le Galion · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Galion L'Âme Perdue is a sweet, spicy, resinous floral with a chypre backbone, made for women and best suited to evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and very few choose summer. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and voters call it feminine and classic. Rochas Moustache and Xerjoff Layla have a close profile. The opening brings Sicilian mandarin orange, cardamom and white pepper. At the heart, plum, Bulgarian rose and jasmine form a floral mass, with clove and cassia adding spice. It dries down sweet with Mexican vanilla, honey and amber, while oakmoss and patchouli give it a woody footing.

Whitehall (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Hugh Parsons · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons Whitehall Eau de Parfum is a woody scent for men that balances a fresh, green citrus brightness with spice, smoke and leather. It opens with orange blossom, grapefruit and bergamot, a bright citrus start. Geranium adds a green touch at the heart, while black pepper and white pepper bring the spice forward. The base of white amber, Bourbon vetiver, Russian leather and Singapore patchouli settles into a smoky, powdery, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and business the leading occasions. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Dunhill Icon Elite and Police Instinct have a close profile.

Abbrivio

7.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Abbrivio is a unisex fragrance that pairs the freshness of blackcurrant, Brazilian orange and Italian strawberry with the sweetness of coumarin and tonka bean. Abbrivio's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. The top opens fruity and fresh with blackcurrant, orange and Italian strawberry. In the heart, coumarin, sugar cane and tonka bean sweeten it, while algae and ambergris add an aquatic touch. The base of patchouli, Atlas cedar and sandalwood lays down a woody, powdery foundation.

Arge

7.3

Giardino Benessere · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardino Benessere Arge is a floral, fruity unisex scent with a sweet, creamy character, leaning towards spring and relaxed leisure wear. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, and they pick spring and fall most often, mainly for leisure and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top has Italian raspberry, Brazilian passion fruit and Italian peach, while the heart builds a floral body from magnolia, Bulgarian rose and tuberose. In the base, Madagascan vanilla blossom and Australian sandalwood sweeten it, and leather and patchouli add a woody, slightly smoky ground. Its profile is close to Giardino Benessere Back to Musk and Tiziana Terenzi Libra.

Vittoriale

8.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Tiziana Terenzi Vittoriale is a unisex perfume with a leathery, smoky and spicy character, built on woody and resinous layers. It opens with white wine, cardamom, Italian leather and Kentucky tobacco, giving a firm, spicy first impression. In the heart, violet leaf, Indian jasmine sambac, musk, patchouli and labdanum push it towards an animalic, resinous side. The base settles on Indian and Cambodian oud, ambergris and oak moss, a woody, smoky foundation. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score them high. It suits those who like a dense, characterful scent, and it reads as unisex. Tauerville Incense Flash and Rook Perfumes Rook (2020) have a close profile.

King's Road (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Hugh Parsons

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Hugh Parsons King's Road Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with aquatic notes and a touch of spice, leaning towards everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter further behind. It suits daily, leisure and business wear, and is chosen less often for nights out. It opens bright with bergamot, grapefruit, blackcurrant and lavender. In the heart, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper add spice while aquatic notes keep it airy. The base settles on Singapore patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood, softened by white musk.