The Perfume Library

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Back to Black, Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, honey and vanilla absolute, sweet and smoky, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Honey and vanilla absolute set a sweet, gourmand base, while spices and chamomile pull it towards a fruity, powdery side. Sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody frame, and frankincense and smoke add a resinous, smoky warmth.

4 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roberto Ugolini 4 Rosso is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet body with spicy, woody and smoky edges. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. It opens with smoke, saffron, bergamot and angelica. Towards the heart, Damask rose and ylang-ylang build the floral side while black pepper carries the spice. In the base, gaiac wood gives a woody frame, caramel and Bourbon vanilla soften it with sweetness, and musk and ambergris leave a warm bed underneath.

Moth

7.6

Zoologist · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Zoologist Moth is a unisex scent that sets spicy, floral notes over a sweet, resinous and smoky base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with saffron, cumin, black pepper and clove for a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine, iris and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral note. The base is led by oud, resins, honey and smoke, turning sweeter as it settles and leaving a faint animal trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with little support for summer or the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

Amazingreen

6.6

Comme des Garçons · 2012

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Comme des Garçons Amazingreen is a fresh, green and earthy unisex scent whose synthetic, smoky edge sets it apart from more familiar green fragrances. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a small part. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with palm leaf, hazelnut and green pepper. The heart brings flintstone, coriander seed, ivy and orris root, adding a spicy, earthy feel. In the base, vetiver, gun powder, smoke and white musk settle the scent into something woody and smoky. Wonderwood and Endless Forest have a close profile.

Limited 71 - 2022 Edition

9.1

Widian · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Widian Limited 71 - 2022 Edition opens with bergamot, coriander and nutmeg and settles into a sweet, spicy, smoky unisex scent dominated by smoke, patchouli and oud. Bergamot, coriander and nutmeg give a spicy start, then smoke, patchouli, oud and ambergris weigh down the heart. The base of amber, frankincense and white musk softens it into a sweet, woody, oriental warmth with an animal trace left behind. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes on character tilt masculine. Its profile is close to Widian Limited 71 - 2016 Edition and Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense.

Reliqvia

7.8

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Filippo Sorcinelli Reliqvia is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Reliqvia opens with tobacco, smoke and nutmeg, while blackcurrant and orange add a light fruity edge to that dry start. In the heart, clove, Scots pine and mastic keep the spicy, resinous mood going. The base settles on cashmere wood, sandalwood, frankincense and patchouli, giving it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, evening and leisure wear lead the occasions, and office use sits far behind. It leans masculine, though it is classed as unisex.

Tobacco

8.2

Franck Boclet · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Franck Boclet Tobacco is a sweet, smoky and spicy men's fragrance that softens tobacco with plum and vanilla into a warm, gourmand scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters mostly find it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. The top has tobacco, plum and ginger. In the heart, tonka bean, clove, cedarwood and smoke come forward, and the base of vetiver, benzoin, amber and vanilla dries down sweet and resinous. Fruity and oriental accords add to that sweetness.

Tonnerre / 1805

6.5

Beaufort · 2015

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Tonnerre / 1805 is a smoky, citrus-led and clearly masculine scent that leans towards autumn and winter days. Lemon, lime and bergamot draw a fresh citrus frame, while smoke, gun powder and brandy add a rough, spicy edge. Fir balsam, birch and black amber build a woody, resinous base, and the animal and earthy accords darken the whole. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear coming first, and most of them read it as masculine. Profumo di Firenze Cuoio and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.

Neighbour's Cherries

7.6

olakala · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

olakala Neighbour's Cherries is a unisex scent that sets sour cherry and saffron over leather, olive and smoky woods, carrying fruity sweetness on a spicy, leathery base. It opens with sour cherry and saffron, the saffron's spicy warmth softening the fruit's tart sweetness. At the heart, leather, olive, osmanthus and almond take over and the sweetness dries down a little. Papyrus, smoke and woods give the base a woody, smoky ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and nights out and evenings are the occasions it suits best, while summer sits well behind. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. For leather and smoky wood lovers, Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Intense and Amouage Sequence have a close profile.

Majd al Sultan / مجد السلطان

8.1

Asdaaf · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Asdaaf Majd al Sultan is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that opens on tobacco and smoke and deepens into myrrh, frankincense and saffron. The top pairs tobacco with smoke; in the heart, pepper, myrrh, frankincense and saffron build a spicy, resinous weight. The base of fir, cedar, amber and resins gives it a woody footing and softens the sweetness. The overall feel is oriental and smoky, balanced between sugar and spice. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out better than daytime or summer heat. Though unisex, it leans masculine.

Mistpouffer

8.0

Stora Skuggan · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Stora Skuggan Mistpouffer is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot and immortelle, then turns green and smoky through pine and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind, and the perfume leans towards leisure time and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it reads comfortably on either. Bergamot and immortelle come first, then pine, ozone and fig leaf give the heart a fresh, green feel. In the base, vetiver, smoke and cypriol set a woody, resinous footing, and malt sugar softens the smokiness with a little sweetness.

Rhinoceros (2014)

7.1

Zoologist · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear lag behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic bearing as well. It opens with bergamot, sage and lavender over coniferous woods, then pine, oud and tobacco take over in the heart. The base settles into vetiver, leather, smoke and amber. The overall feel is woody, earthy and spicy, with animal and resinous touches. Caron Yatagan and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Jeke (2008)

7.7

Slumberhouse · 2008

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Slumberhouse Jeke is a sweet, smoky and spicy men's scent that most voters pick for fall and winter, for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and half of the voters read it as masculine. It also gets some leisure wear, while daytime and office use stay in the background. The scent rests on the sweet, resinous warmth of honey, vanilla and labdanum. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, tobacco and smoke bring a dry weight, and clove contributes a sharp spice. The sweetness leads, but the smoky, leathery side darkens it rather than softening it.

Dreckig bleiben Limited Edition

7.0

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Dreckig bleiben Limited Edition is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of ginger and mandarin against a dry, resinous smokiness of cistus and cedar. Most voters pick fall and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with Chinese ginger, Sicilian mandarin, Calabrian bergamot and neroli, spicy and fresh, with smoke present from the start. In the heart, elemi resin, cistus, gurjum and balsam tree turn the mood earthy and resinous. The base rests on cedar, gaiac wood and sandalwood, with vanilla softening the edges.

Rake & Ruin

6.8

Beaufort · 2018

Green · Spicy · Woody

Beaufort Rake & Ruin is a green, smoky and woody unisex scent that opens on juniper, gin and Sichuan pepper before settling into smoke, labdanum and dry woods. The top notes of juniper, gin, lemon and liquorice make a cool, spicy start; pine needle, cypress and violet bring a green, earthy tone to the heart. Castoreum and labdanum add an animalic, resinous, leathery weight, and in the base sandalwood, musk and smoke leave a soft but smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear rather than summer heat or the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Boadicea the Victorious Salacious and Le Frag Grimmtale have a close profile.

Wald (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Euphorium Brooklyn Wald Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best, with the feel of a forest walk. Juniper, fir, cedar and arborvitae draw a wooded picture, while soil, moss and fern add a damp forest floor. Smoke and birch tar harden the scent, and honey and maple syrup soften it slightly. Green and spicy lead the accords, followed by resinous and earthy sides. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings. Votes lean slightly masculine, yet many call it feminine. Euphorium Brooklyn Cilice and Filippo Sorcinelli Ambrosivs have a close profile.

Eldritch

7.6

Pineward · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pineward Eldritch is a green, resinous unisex scent with a woody, smoky character, and it suits autumn and winter best. Eldritch is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The notes read as one blend: pine needle and fir give a green, resinous air that oakmoss and patchouli turn earthy. Smoke and leather leave a rough edge, while opoponax and myrrh add a sweet, spicy warmth. Oolong tea softens the heavier texture a little.

Cotswold

7.4

Pineward · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pineward Cotswold is a smoky, woody unisex scent that suits the cooler months of fall and winter. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings, while spring and summer play a small part. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it remains unisex. Oak wood and cedar form the body, and ponderosa pine needle adds a green, resinous freshness. Smoke brings an earthy edge, and vanilla sweetens and softens it.

Ma Nishtana

8.1

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Parfum Prissana Ma Nishtana is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex fragrance whose warm, smoky and animalic side dominates. Amber, sandalwood, saffron and cardamom form its backbone. Leather, cumin and black pepper sharpen the spicy, leathery feel, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy depth. Rose stays in the background, softening the rough edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; summer is a rare pick. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Amouage Epic Man and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Saringkarn / ศฤงคาร

8.3

Prin · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Prin Saringkarn / ศฤงคาร is a heavy, sweet and gourmand unisex scent edged with smoke, leather and resin, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one blended whole: dark chocolate and prune bring sweetness, damask rose and ylang-ylang add a floral softness, while tobacco, leather and smoke carry a smoky edge. Oakmoss, frankincense and Thai oud give an earthy, resinous depth, softened by beeswax and musk.

Carbonara

7.4

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Carbonara is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand base against spice and smoke, with a woody, resinous feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, with office and daily wear further behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine, followed by modern and feminine. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper, smoke, elemi resin and coconut, a spicy, smoky start. The heart holds Malabar pepper, rum, jasmine and davana. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, cane sugar and sandalwood make it creamy and sweet, while amber and oud add a darker depth.

Funerie

7.5

Pineward · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Pineward Funerie is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter. In Funerie, opoponax, frankincense and pine wood build a resinous base, while smoke, oud and leather add a harder edge. Morel and tobacco give it an earthy depth, and rose softens the dark picture a little. Spicy and woody accords dominate throughout. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the votes. More voters find it masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Frau Tonis Parfum № 70 Habanera and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Abrakabarber

7.7

Erik Kormann · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Erik Kormann Abrakabarber is a fresh, smoky unisex fragrance that sets the coolness of pink pepper, juniper and galbanum against vanilla and leather. It opens with pink pepper, juniper, lime and galbanum, sharp and green. In the heart, osmanthus, Atlas cedar and smoke bring a woody, resinous feel. Vanilla, vetiver, leather and tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business get the most votes. It reads more masculine than feminine. Féraud Nuit des Sens and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

Born Screaming

7.6

Toskovat' · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Toskovat' Born Screaming is a sweet, unusual unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a synthetic, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set plastic, latex, cherry, blackberry and energy drink side by side, so the fruit arrives with an artificial gloss. Into the heart, datura, rose and smoke come forward, and in the base myrrh, patchouli and castoreum settle this sweet, gourmand structure onto a spicy, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with few choosing summer. It is picked most for nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so the scent sits close to both.