The Perfume Library

Veles

7.6

Wolf Brothers · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wolf Brothers Veles is a unisex scent that pairs sweetness with smoky, leathery and animal tones. It opens with ginger, rhubarb, saffron and honey, where spice and sweetness sit side by side. The heart of labdanum, smoke, patchouli and tonka bean builds a resinous, earthy warmth. In the base, birch tar, leather, amber and oud take over, and the scent turns woody and smoky. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so little can be said about when it suits best. G Parfums Kirza Black Gold and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense have a close profile.

Manor Fire (Perfume)

7.1

Solstice Scents · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Solstice Scents Manor Fire is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets copal resin, sandalwood and leather beside charred wood and smoke; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Charred wood, charred leaves and smoke lay down a dry, ashy ground, while labdanum, frankincense and oud add a resinous weight. Vanilla, beeswax and fossilised amber soften the edges and sweeten it. Woody, spicy, leathery and animal tones run through the accords as well. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those readings are tentative. It is dense and warm, and sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Words The Best and Lattafa Raghba have a close profile.

Stranger in the Cherry Grove

6.5

Thorn & Bloom · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Thorn & Bloom Stranger in the Cherry Grove is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and smoky character, setting cherry against a leathery, resinous backdrop rather than a sweet one. Black cherry comes first, and leather takes over in the heart. The base settles into amber, cherry wood, vanilla and smoke; vanilla softens it, while smoke deepens the spicy, resinous feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give longevity a high score, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits those who like a dense, smoky scent. Its profile is close to Ramón Monegal Fiesta and Amura Perfumes Burning Gold.

Evergreen

7.0

Thorn & Bloom

Green · Spicy · Woody

Thorn & Bloom Evergreen is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that sets the green coolness of pine needle and fir cone against a woody core of cedarwood and gaiac wood. The top notes, pine needle and fir cone, bring a forest-air freshness, while cedarwood and gaiac wood in the heart strengthen the woody side. The base holds vanilla, oud, oakmoss and smoke: vanilla softens the edges a little, and oakmoss and smoke keep the earthy, spicy character in place. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat them as a rough guide. It suits anyone who likes woody, smoky scents and reads neither masculine nor feminine. Andrea Maack Coven and Moresque Aurum have a close profile.

Aka'ula

5.6

Source Adage · 2016

Aquatic · Green · Synthetic

Source Adage Aka'ula is a unisex scent built on coffee, oud and smoke, sharpened by ginger and softened by vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a handful of votes. It carries no clear gender lean and suits anyone drawn to smoky, woody scents. Coffee and smoke lead, with oud and vetiver adding a woody, resinous base. Pineapple leaf brings a green, aquatic edge, ginger adds a spicy bite, and vanilla rounds off the sharper corners. The overall feel is dry and smoky, with a distinctly synthetic sheen.

Girl of the Year

6.9

Thin Wild Mercury · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Animal

Thin Wild Mercury Girl of the Year is a powdery, smoky and leathery unisex scent built around lipstick, frankincense, leather and orris root; it has been discontinued. It opens with lipstick and frankincense: the lipstick gives a powdery, faintly fruity face, while the frankincense adds a resinous depth. In the heart, smoke and leather take over, bringing out the leathery, smoky side of the scent. The base of orris root, sandalwood and fur settles into a powdery, sweet warmth with an animal edge. Edward Bess Last Night and Rituals Vintage Leather have a close profile.

Santal Ceremony

7.0

Racyne

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Racyne Santal Ceremony is a unisex scent in which sandalwood and frankincense build a smoky, resinous base, spiced with black pepper and nutmeg. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, with evening wear following and night-out use the least common. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, without leaning on gender. The notes read as one whole rather than as top, heart and base: sandalwood and ambrette seed give a creamy, powdery softness, while smoke and caraway add a dry shadow that balances the sweetness. Fresh and fruity touches appear among the accords, but the woody, spicy side carries the scent.

Nyctophilia

7.7

OM Parfum · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

OM Parfum Nyctophilia is a unisex scent built around cocoa absolute, smoke and cypriol, pairing sweetness with a smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The notes centre on dry woods, Java vetiver and amber, with bergamot adding a thin streak of freshness and animalic notes giving depth. Cocoa absolute and amber carry the sweetness, while smoke and cypriol pull it toward a woody, resinous, spicy side. The overall impression is warm and dark with a slightly synthetic texture, the animal accord staying in the background. Vertus Auramber and Juliette Has A Gun In the Mood for Oud have a close profile.

Evolution

7.5

Zimaya

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Zimaya Evolution is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot and oregano and dries down to oud, patchouli, leather and smoke. The top is bergamot, oregano and spices, giving a green, slightly fruity and sharp spicy start. In the heart, amber, opoponax and labdanum sweeten it and add a resinous warmth. In the base, oud, patchouli, leather and smoke take over, settling into a woody, smoky, leathery oriental character. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and voters score its value for money highly. The number of votes is small, so this picture is tentative. With its dense, smoky build it suits men and women alike. Afnan Supremacy Incense and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad have a close profile.

Al-Jazzab (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Agar Aura

Citrus · Floral · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Agar Aura Al-Jazzab Extrait de Parfum is a dark unisex scent built around leather, oud and smoke, with a spicy, resinous face. Its sillage is rated good, though only a few people have voted. It sits between masculine and feminine, and since it has been discontinued, it may take some effort to find. Leather, oud and smoke carry the scent, with black pepper adding a spicy edge. Bulgarian rose otto softens the dark mix with a floral note. Among the accords, the woody, earthy and oriental sides lead, while citrus and gourmand touches stay in the background. Guerlain Oud Essentiel and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Feu Follet

6.3

Lvnea

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Lvnea Feu Follet is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand side with a resinous, woody and smoky core. Its sillage is rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Nothing is known about its longevity, seasons or occasions, but as a unisex scent it suits both women and men. Amber and leather lead, while fir balsam and pine resin bring a forest-like, resinous feel. Bark, pine tar and smoke add a dry, charred depth, with woody notes holding it together. The sweetness softens that rough texture.

Adiere

7.0

Adi ale Van · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Adi ale Van Adiere is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with leather, tobacco and smoke, with a sweet, spicy side running through it. The top is built on lime, bitter orange, black pepper and cola, with thyme and Cuba Libre keeping the opening fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, ink, tobacco absolute, leather, pine and whisky pull the scent towards something darker and more leathery. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, oud, amber, cocoa and tonka bean settles into a warm, sweet finish with smoke running through it.

Clutch

6.7

Perfumology · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Perfumology Clutch is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that opens with smoke, rubber and elemi resin and is softened by vanilla and leather. The top notes of smoke, rubber and elemi resin give a hard, synthetic start. In the heart, oak, Virginia cedar and ginger build a woody, spicy body. The base brings musk, vanilla and leather: vanilla adds sweetness, while leather pulls the scent towards an earthy, oriental side. Fresh, floral and fruity accords sit quietly in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. Carolina Herrera 212 Men Heroes and Rabanne Pure XS have a close note and accord profile.

Fawah

8.0

Nusuk

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Nusuk Fawah is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity fougère character with a sweet, creamy softness. It opens with lavender, lemon and lemon zest for a bright start. In the heart, smoke, earthy notes and patchouli lay down a darker ground while apple carries the fruity side. In the base, vetiver and vanilla take over; the vanilla sweetens the scent and closes it on a creamy note. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Sapil Iconic and Maison Alhambra Panther have a close profile.

Nocturnal Noir

7.0

Tada Parfumeur · 2024

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Tada Parfumeur Nocturnal Noir is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, smoky, leathery character with a gourmand warmth. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. Its unisex build reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with davana, patchouli and saffron, giving a spicy, slightly green start. Smoke, ambrette seed and whisky come forward in the heart. In the base, vanilla, nutmeg, amber and leather settle into a creamy, powdery, woody warmth. Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather and Lattafa Qaa'ed have a close profile.

Mr. Pink

6.1

Blackcliff · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Blackcliff Mr. Pink is a men's fragrance that pairs a fruity, sweet character with a smoky undertone. It opens bright with bergamot and yuzu. In the heart, saffron, butter and cotton candy soften it and push it sweeter. The base brings smoke, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla and oakmoss, setting that sweetness on a woody, smoky ground while keeping a clearly synthetic feel. Its profile is close to Miss Kay First Love and Sand + Fog Cherry Kiss (Eau de Parfum Oil).

Alone I Crawl

7.2

Necros · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

Necros Alone I Crawl is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans on damp soil, moss and forest floor, closer to a wet wood after rain than to a garden. It opens with an air accord, bitter almond skin and petrichor for a cool, wet-earth feel, sharpened by green stems and metallic notes. The heart brings blossoms, fungal spores, moss and smoke, with mud and damp notes keeping it heavy and natural. The base settles on oakmoss, roots, forest floor and stone, with rot among its notes. Floral, sweet, powdery and smoky facets also show among the accords. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Its unisex character suits anyone who likes natural, unusual scents. Berry Cathédrale and Liquides Imaginaires Beauté du Diable have a close profile.

Jade Blaze

8.7

Sulaym · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sulaym Jade Blaze is a unisex fragrance that carries Taif rose, jasmine and neroli through rum and smoke into Malayan oud. The floral side is clear: Taif rose, rose absolute, jasmine and neroli join wild lavender and wild flowers, giving the scent a fresh, green air. Rum adds a sweet, gourmand softness, while smoke pulls the whole toward woody, smoky and resinous tones. With Malayan oud come animal and creamy touches that sit among the accords. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece: a floral freshness beside an oriental warmth, built mostly around rose and oud. Rituals ⁴⁷Ag Silver and Sultan Pasha Attars Ocean of Flowers have a close profile.

Amber (2018)

8.0

Rook Perfumes · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rook Perfumes Amber is a sweet, spicy oriental built around saffron, amber and smoke; it is unisex and has been discontinued. Saffron sits at the top and gives the opening a spicy, slightly warm edge. Amber and smoke take over in the heart, where the sweetness is checked by the smoky note and the scent turns drier and resinous. The base holds tonka bean, black musk and resins: the tonka softens the sweetness, while the musk and resins keep it on a leathery, woody footing. Sweet, spicy, woody and smoky accords run together throughout. Rook Perfumes Amber (2020) and Dunhill Moroccan Amber have a close profile.

Comme un Loup

7.2

La Maison Hédonique

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Maison Hédonique Comme un Loup is a unisex scent that moves from green mandarin, cardamom and orange through rose and spikenard into frankincense, smoke and animalic notes; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh, with green mandarin, cardamom and orange giving a citrusy, green and lightly fruity brightness. In the heart, rose and spikenard add a soft floral touch, while spices bring a powdery, slightly sweet warmth. The base turns resinous with frankincense, then smoke and animalic notes darken it into a smoky, wild finish. The contrast between the fresh, floral start and the smoky, animalic end defines its character.

A Separate Reality Manic

7.9

Clive Christian · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Clive Christian A Separate Reality Manic is a men's perfume that sets mastic, frankincense and leather on a smoky, earthy ground; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as a single whole rather than a progression. Frankincense, mastic and leather carry the resinous, smoky character, while moss and opium pull it toward a dark, earthy depth. Mint, lavender and artemisia add a cool, herbal green edge; sandalwood and amber bring woody warmth, and vanilla and cocoa leaf keep the sweetness in the background. Spicy and floral accents soften the harder lines.

Overdose

8.1

Killer Oud

Spicy · Oriental · Animal

Killer Oud Overdose is a dense oriental for men, built on spicy, smoky and leathery accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not yet settled. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but its heavy, animalic build suits those who like a dark, intense fragrance. The top is led by ginger, nutmeg, cumin and saffron, with grapefruit and cognac loosening the spice a little. In the heart, myrrh, mastic and cinnamon dominate, while benzoin and labdanum add a sweet warmth. The base settles into sandalwood, leather, smoke and frankincense, with animalic notes pulling it towards something harsh and dark. Amouage Overture Man and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Aquelarre

6.3

Pictura Fragrans

Floral · Gourmand · Spicy

Pictura Fragrans Aquelarre is a unisex scent that opens floral and gourmand, then deepens into smoke, leather and oud. The top is led by rose otto, bergamot and orange blossom, with leather and smoke already darkening it from the first moment. In the heart, tobacco, cognac and whisky strengthen the gourmand side, while saffron and Cambodian oud keep it creamy and spicy. The base settles on cistus, sandalwood absolute and animalic notes, leaving a resinous, woody and earthy ground. Overall it reads powdery, smoky and leathery. Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux and Xerjoff MV Agusta share a close profile.

Ghost Town Barber (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Chiseled Face

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber Eau de Parfum is a woody, smoky men's scent built around oakmoss, leather and basil. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: oakmoss and leather form the core, while basil and bergamot add a green, fresh edge. Patchouli, Texas cedar, gun powder and smoke pull the leathery, spicy and powdery sides toward a smoky woodiness, with a sweet, slightly synthetic streak running through it. Its profile is close to Jo Malone Fir & Artemisia and Aramis Modern Leather.