The Perfume Library

Unmute (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Noyz · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Noyz Unmute Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where pistachio, cinnamon and black plum build a sweet, spicy opening that settles into vanilla and amber. It opens with clary sage, pistachio, Indonesian cassia, Ceylonese cinnamon and black plum, so the fruity and spicy side leads. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Spanish cistus and cashmere wood add a smoky, woody base. Bourbon vanilla and amber then carry it into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. With its sweet, spicy build it leans towards cooler weather, and it reads as suitable for both men and women.

White Heart V.7

7.7

Map of the Heart · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Map of the Heart White Heart V.7 is a unisex fragrance with a floral, sweet body, spiced and woody with a smoky edge; it reads powdery, resinous and a little synthetic. It opens with aldehydes, French lavender and Indian cardamom. The heart brings Spanish cistus, Somalian frankincense, umeboshi and gardenia, where the floral and resinous side leads. The base of oud, Australian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver dries down woody and smoky, staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with leisure and daily wear also fitting. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. Chris Collins Oud Galoré and Yves Saint Laurent Cœur have a close profile.

Blood Spider Orchids (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Régime des Fleurs · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Régime des Fleurs Blood Spider Orchids Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a spicy, resinous sweetness against a floral heart. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. These ratings rest on a small number of votes. It reads as unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with cinnamon, Java nutmeg and clove, a warm spice screen. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine meets patchouli and Somalian frankincense, giving the floral side a resinous depth. The base of Siam benzoin, tonka bean absolute and Virginia cedar gathers a gourmand sweetness on a woody footing. Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition and Ella K Parfums Lettre de Pushkar have a close profile.

60 Mirabilis

7.5

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Artisan Parfumeur 60 Mirabilis is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, especially for relaxed, leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third; leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine. As a whole it runs floral and sweet, with a creamy softness and a powdery feel. Bourbon vanilla brings the sweetness, Ambrox adds a clean, synthetic, woody glow, and Somalian frankincense gives a resinous, slightly spicy depth.

Burnana

8.0

OM Parfum · 2024

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

OM Parfum Burnana is a unisex scent with a fruity, smoky core and a strong animal and resinous side, suited to people who like dense, long-lasting fragrances. Burnana has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays on the skin for hours and makes itself known in a room. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Fruity notes such as apple and banana sit next to smoke, oud, oakmoss and civet. Sumatran benzoin and fossilised amber soften the sweetness, while castoreum and gaiac wood add a leathery, earthy edge. The overall impression is spicy, woody and dark.

Terra Moka

7.6

Superfumista · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Superfumista Terra Moka is a unisex gourmand where coffee, cocoa and caramel meet earthy vetiver and oakmoss, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with vetiver, coffee and grapefruit, the grapefruit briefly lightening a heavy picture. The heart brings caramel, cocoa and Haitian vetiver, and the base settles into oakmoss, vanilla and Somalian frankincense. It reads sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, smoky layers behind. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine, modern and feminine. Akro Dark and Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café have a close profile.

Oud Wa Misk

7.2

Berdoues · 2015

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Berdoues Oud Wa Misk is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs Laotian oud, Somalian frankincense and Indonesian patchouli with musky notes. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in the middle. The notes read as one piece: oud, frankincense and patchouli build a woody, resinous, smoky body, and the musk softens it. Sweet and spicy accords add warmth, while leathery and animal tones stay in the background. Diptyque Oud Palao and Ramón Monegal Cuirelle have a close profile.

Flux de Fleur

7.6

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Flux de Fleur is a floral, resinous unisex scent whose sweet, spicy and smoky sides deepen into oud and animal notes. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening and nights out; voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink grapefruit, Somalian frankincense and frankincense; in the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose absolute and Sumatran oud take over, while coconut water softens the sweetness. The base dries down to castoreum, benzoin and vetiver. Amouage Interlude Woman and Comme des Garçons Floriental have a close profile.

Faux Semblant

7.8

Givenchy · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Faux Semblant is a unisex scent that pairs angelica, frankincense, honey and oud in a sweet, resinous, smoky style. It opens with Belgian angelica and Somalian frankincense, resinous and a little spicy. In the heart, Provençal honey and Moroccan orange blossom absolute sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of Malayan oud and Australian white sandalwood sets a woody, lightly smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Its warm, sweet, smoky character suits cooler weather and evenings best. Its profile is close to Armani Privé Charm' and Givenchy Fantasque.

La Cérémonie de l'Encens

7.9

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Cérémonie de l'Encens is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built from Malabar pepper, Hinoki wood, cedarwood and Somalian frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also suits nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine. Spicy, woody, resinous and smoky accords move together here. Malabar pepper adds a dry warmth, Hinoki wood and cedarwood form the woody frame, and Somalian frankincense brings the resinous, smoky character forward.

Autumn 24

7.2

Ffern · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Souffle Intime

7.1

Paul Emilien · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Paul Emilien Souffle Intime is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, powdery and resinous depth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is chosen mostly for autumn, winter and spring, far less for summer, and it suits evenings, daily wear and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. The top notes of aldehydes, pink pepper, orange and mandarin open bright. The heart builds a floral frame of iris, jasmine, rose and violet, softened by cinnamon and peach into something spicy and fruity. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk, sweet and woody.

Sacra

8.0

Olibanum. · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Olibanum. Sacra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green air with a resinous, smoky woodiness. It leans towards autumn and winter, which most voters pick, though spring has its share. It fits leisure and everyday wear best, with evening and office use also getting votes. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. More voters read it as masculine, but plenty call it feminine. Fir balsam and Somalian frankincense give it a resinous, spicy warmth, softened by white musk. The fresh and green side dominates, while the smoke stays in the background. Richard Lüscher Britos 46°N 08°E and Perfumer H Frankincense have a close profile.

Summer 25

7.9

Ffern · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nashi Toro

7.7

ānti · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

ānti Nashi Toro is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that opens on Hinoki cypress, black pepper and Nashi pear. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither fades quickly on the skin nor fills the room. It stays close and easy for everyday wear, and it reads equally well on anyone. The opening pairs the cool woodiness of the cypress with a light bite of pepper and the fruity freshness of the pear. In the heart, ambrette, orris butter and Somalian frankincense add a creamy, resinous softness. The base of rice bran absolute, musk, moss and soil settles into a calm, earthy finish.

Desire Black (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Dunhill · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Dunhill Desire Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a resinous, smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, grapefruit and bergamot for a fresh citrus layer, with black pepper adding spice. In the heart, saffron, cypress and Turkish rose give a floral, green transition. The base of Somalian frankincense, vetiver and Persian amber leaves a woody, earthy and smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, then spring, and few choose summer. It sits comfortably in both daytime and evening wear and can also be worn at the office. Armaf Evoke Man and Etro Shaal Nur have a close profile.

Divide & Conquer

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nebiru Parfvms Divide & Conquer is a dark unisex fragrance led by rose, oud and opoponax, with resinous, smoky and animalic shadings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer sit well behind, so it suits cooler weather and anyone wanting a dense, assertive scent. Indian pink rose, Indian red rose and rose lead a floral, spicy body, while oud, Bengal oud, Somalian frankincense and onycha add a resinous, smoky depth. Castoreum, hyraceum and Ethiopian civet give it a rough animalic edge. Sichuan pepper and English peppermint bring sharpness and a cool lift into the warmth. Roja Parfums Majestic Aoud and Ministry of Oud Strictly Oud have a close profile.

Criminal of Love

7.9

Kilian · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Criminal of Love opens with cardamom and turmeric spice, then moves through rose and woods into a floral, sweet, smoky unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Guatemala cardamom and turmeric give it a spicy start. At the heart, Indian papyrus, Atlas cedar and Turkish rose absolute join floral and woody tones. The base of Serbian immortelle absolute, Somalian frankincense and Indonesian patchouli settles into an earthy, smoky, oriental sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer rarely chosen. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Votes on masculine and feminine character are close. Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme and Sisley Soir d'Orient have a close profile.

Encens Sacré

6.6

Perris Monte Carlo · 2024

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Perris Monte Carlo Encens Sacré is a unisex scent with a dark, smoky and resinous character, backed by earthy and woody tones. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though few people have voted on this. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and wear it for evenings, nights out or leisure time. Summer and office wear are rarely chosen. It opens with Fumencens, then moves into jasmine, Moroccan rose absolute and Somalian frankincense. Sandalwood, amber and patchouli form the base. Green, spicy and earthy facets weave through the smoky resin. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Mahila

8.0

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Mahila is a feminine scent that pairs a bright opening of Italian mandarin orange, pink grapefruit and bitter orange with a floral heart of frangipani, ylang-ylang and Damask rose. The citrus leads, then frangipani absolute, ylang-ylang, Damask rose and champaca form a floral centre. In the base, vanilla absolute and benzoin add sweetness, while Somalian frankincense, labdanum and Mysore sandalwood bring a resinous, woody, slightly smoky depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic.

Vanille Irrésistible

8.1

Edeniste · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Edeniste Vanille Irrésistible is a sweet, powdery unisex vanilla that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters wear it in the cooler months, and far fewer pick summer. It suits evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards a feminine character, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, Somalian frankincense and rum, giving a resinous, spicy start. Orris root, powder and orchid make the heart floral and soft. In the base, Bourbon vanilla joins patchouli and Haitian vetiver, settling into a warm, gourmand, oriental finish.

Purnama (Extrait de Parfum)

7.5

Hikayat · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Hikayat Purnama Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built on oriental spices, dried fruits and three different ouds. Dried fruits and oriental spices give it a sweet warmth, while labdanum and propolis add a resinous depth. The Laotian, Cambodian and Malayan ouds carry the woody, smoky side; geranium and lime bring a light green, floral lift. Somalian frankincense rounds out the resinous structure. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards a masculine character, yet the scent is classed as unisex. For a close profile, Jinkoh Store Sunset in Indochina and Taif Al-Emarat Mood are similar.

Heartache of the Hùa-Méi

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Heartache of the Hùa-Méi is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Egyptian neroli, lemon and Japanese yuzu, with rose otto and white tea beside them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though classic and masculine readings are common too. Citrus and green notes set a bright base, while rose otto and orris root turn it powdery and creamy. Nutmeg and Somalian frankincense add a spicy, lightly smoky, resinous depth. Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume The Hawk and Amouage Meander have a close profile.

Tarot

7.5

G Parfums

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

G Parfums Tarot is a unisex scent that sets saffron and cardamom spice against patchouli and three kinds of frankincense. It runs spicy, woody and oriental. Saffron and cardamom bring the spice, patchouli and cedarwood lay an earthy, woody base, and Peru balsam and labdanum add a sweet, resinous softness. Smoky and animal touches sit in the background and darken the mood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it suits either. Lubin Akkad and Atelier des Ors Larmes du Désert have a close profile.