The Perfume Library

L'Homme À la Rose

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme À la Rose is a fresh, rose-led men's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer. It lasts well and has moderate sillage, so it carries comfortably through the day. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and few pick it for winter. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it modern or feminine. Grapefruit gives it a bright citrus freshness. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute add a floral layer on top, while French sage and Spanish cistus bring a green, lightly resinous edge. Amberwood supplies a woody, slightly sweet base. DKNY Be Desired and Diesel D Red have a close profile.

Oud Palao

7.7

Diptyque · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diptyque Oud Palao is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and fewer voters pick it for summer or the office. Voters call it more masculine and classic, though a fair share find it feminine. As a whole it reads woody, spicy and earthy. Laotian oud, Ceylonese sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli form its backbone, while Somalian frankincense adds a resinous depth. Bulgarian rose and Bourbon vanilla soften the edges with a sweet, floral touch.

Botafumeiro

7.6

Carner · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Carner Botafumeiro is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet floral core with spicy, resinous and smoky tones, and it suits cooler seasons and evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen. Evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as wearable by anyone. It opens with Indonesian nutmeg, Italian bergamot and pink pepper, which give a bright, spicy start. In the heart, freesia and lily of the valley soften the floral side, while Spanish cistus and Indonesian patchouli add a woody, resinous depth. Honduras styrax, musk and Mystikal® settle the base into a sweet, smoky, oriental finish.

Guilty Parfum pour Homme

7.6

Gucci · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gucci Guilty Parfum pour Homme is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and lavender against a spicy, woody base. The top is juniper, Italian lemon and Provençal lavender. In the heart, nutmeg and orange blossom add a sweet, spicy softness, joined by Spanish cistus. The base settles into Indonesian patchouli, musk and dry woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. Yves Saint Laurent Myslf and Parfums de Marly Valero have a close profile.

Ambar del Sur

7.8

Carner · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carner Ambar del Sur is a unisex amber fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without filling the room. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and is chosen less often for the office or daily wear. Voters are split between masculine and feminine. It opens with Italian bergamot. The heart gathers amber, Australian sandalwood, water jasmine and Indonesian patchouli, and the base holds myrrh, Spanish cistus, Venezuelan tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla absolute. The result is sweet, spicy and woody, with a powdery, creamy, resinous feel. Prada Midnight Train and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.

Volcano

7.7

Carner · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Carner Volcano is a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which nutmeg, Bulgarian rose and oud stand out. The top pairs Indonesian nutmeg, Bulgarian rose and Laotian red ginger for a spicy opening. In the heart, Indian cypriol, Somalian frankincense and Indonesian patchouli add an earthy, resinous weight. The base of oud, cistus and benzoin settles into a warm, smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. By Terry Rose Infernale and Diptyque Oud Palao have a close profile.

Attar AT

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Attar AT is a woody, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It smells dense and dark from start to finish: Spanish cistus and Mysore sandalwood build a warm, resinous base, while Java vetiver pulls it towards earthy and smoky ground. Egyptian jasmine absolute adds a floral softness, but the leathery and animal tones stay close behind. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it works as unisex. Tauer Perfumes L'Oudh and Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams have a close profile.

Blv II

6.5

Bvlgari · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bvlgari Blv II opens with star anise, violet and mandarin orange, then moves into iris and jasmine: a powdery, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and slightly spicy, with star anise, violet, mandarin orange and liquorice together. In the heart, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody footing. Benzoin and ambergris in the base sweeten it and leave a powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Most voters call it feminine. Lacoste Inspiration and Dorall Collection Gaze for Women have a close profile.

Somnia 517

6.7

Maison Noir · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Noir Somnia 517 opens with Italian bergamot, moves into a floral heart of jasmine and frangipani, and settles into a sweet vanilla and black amber base, as a unisex scent. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. On character, feminine leads, with masculine a clear second. The top is bergamot, the heart holds Spanish cistus, frangipani and jasmine, and the base brings black amber, cashmere wood and vanilla. The floral and fruity core softens into a sweet, gourmand, creamy base, while spicy, woody and resinous touches add warmth in the background. Ex Nihilo The Irreverents and Agonist Say Yes have a close profile.

Madame M

7.3

Astrophil & Stella · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Astrophil & Stella Madame M is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity and settles into something sweet, powdery and woody, suiting spring and autumn, evenings and nights out. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. Night out and evening are the most common occasions, with leisure and daily wear close behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine, with a modern feel. Pear, cardamom and bergamot give a fresh, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, jasmine, cocoa and cedar come forward. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli weigh most, and the scent turns sweeter and dries to a powdery warmth. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu and Guess Seductive (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oudous Lux Solis

8.2

Nishane · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Nishane Oudous Lux Solis is a unisex perfume that sets a bright opening of mandarin and honey pomelo against the darker tones of oud and patchouli. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine; most voters call it modern. The top opens fresh, fruity and sweet with tropical fruits, Italian mandarin orange and honey pomelo. In the heart, Spanish cistus and honey add a spicy, sweet warmth. The base of Indonesian patchouli, oud and Akigalawood® settles into a woody, oriental, slightly leathery ground. Nishane Oudous Cerasus and pernoire Oudian have a close profile.

Sable Fauve

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Yves Rocher Sable Fauve is a feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, gourmand and resinous warmth, and it suits fall and winter days best. The notes have no top, heart and base split; the scent reads as a single whole. Spanish cistus and Siam benzoin give a resinous, spicy warmth, while Tonka bean pulls it toward a creamy, sweet gourmand tone. Woody and oriental accents stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer well behind. Votes spread across leisure, evening, daily wear, nights out and the office. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum) and Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber have a close profile.

Velvet Incenso

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Incenso is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with woody and smoky tones that suit the cooler months. It opens with black pepper, African frankincense and elemi resin, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, frankincense resin and Spanish cistus take over, while patchouli, American cedar and benzoin set the scent on an earthy, woody, sweet base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some find it feminine. Amouage Material and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Aire Sutileza Elixir

8.1

Loewe · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Loewe Aire Sutileza Elixir is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that sets pear, bergamot and lemon against a floral heart of jasmine sambac, magnolia and orange blossom. It opens bright and fruity with pear, bergamot and lemon. The heart turns softly floral with jasmine sambac, Spanish cistus, magnolia and orange blossom, with green and sweet touches behind them. Sandalwood, vetiver and musk settle it onto a light, gentle base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern.

7 Elixir

7.0

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Loewe 7 Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a resinous, woody character with a fresh touch. Amber and patchouli build the body of the scent: a resinous, earthy and faintly smoky base. Spanish cistus adds a warm, balsamic note, while chili brings a spicy bite. Floral and fresh tones stay in the background and soften the dry woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evening and daily wear, and also finds a place on nights out and in the office. Loewe Esencia Elixir and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Paula's Ibiza Cosmic

7.4

Loewe · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Cosmic is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits summer and spring days, with a sweetness resting on a creamy, woody base. Pear, mango and coconut give it a fruity, creamy sweetness. Amber and sandalwood soften that sweetness, while cedarwood and cypress resin draw a woody frame around it. Spanish cistus adds a resinous warmth in the background. Fresh and synthetic tones sit among the accords too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some votes for nights out. It reads closer to feminine and modern, though it works as unisex. Bujairami Nebula and Byredo Alto Astral have a close profile.

Bestium

7.8

Carner · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carner Bestium is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then turns spicy, resinous and smoky, and suits evenings and nights out best. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. Night out and evening lead, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. The top has Turkish rose, saffron and Italian bergamot. The heart holds Chinese osmanthus and Indonesian patchouli, and the base is Somalian frankincense, Spanish cistus and Laotian oud. Rose and bergamot keep it fresh, while oud and frankincense settle it into a smoky, earthy base.

Palindrome I

7.9

Santi Burgas · 2017

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Santi Burgas Palindrome I is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets the brightness of Sicilian mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon against the sweetness of vanilla, cocoa bean and Venezuelan tonka bean. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Citrus, sweet and gourmand accords lead. The mandarin and lemon are softened by cocoa, vanilla and tolu balm, while sandalwood, frankincense and opoponax add a powdery, spicy, slightly smoky depth throughout. Memo Paris Manoa and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi have a close profile.

Eau d'Anvers

6.6

Technique Indiscrète

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Technique Indiscrète Eau d'Anvers is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on apple blossom and orange blossom and turns sweeter with honey, tobacco and Bourbon vanilla. The top pairs apple blossom with orange blossom, while the heart brings together rose, honey, tobacco, Indonesian patchouli and spices. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, myrrh and Spanish cistus leaves it creamy, resinous and oriental in its sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Peosym Lost Wonderer and Ormonde Jayne Kashmir have a close profile.

Aire Anthesis

6.9

Loewe · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Loewe Aire Anthesis is a fresh, green floral for women that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and projection are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and less towards evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. As a whole it smells fresh, aquatic and green. Pear and rhubarb add a fruity lift, while galbanum deepens the green. Violet, peony and rose absolute carry the floral side; cedarwood, sandalwood, amber and Spanish cistus set a soft, slightly warm woody base. Calvin Klein Euphoria Spring Temptation and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò have a close profile.

Paradise Moon

6.3

Estēe Lauder · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Estēe Lauder Paradise Moon is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, warmed by sweet, fruity and leathery touches. Spanish cistus, osmanthus and leather give it a spicy, resinous warmth. The floral side leads, the fruity sweetness softens it, and the leather leaves a dry trace in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Many call it feminine and classic. Rabanne Erotic Me and Zara Osmanthus have a close profile.

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.

Oudous Cerasus

8.3

Nishane · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nishane Oudous Cerasus is a unisex scent built around maraschino cherry, honey pomelo and Italian mandarin orange, deepening into oud and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer a distant last. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on either skin. It opens fruity and bright with cherry, pomelo, calone and mandarin. In the heart, Akigalawood®, Spanish cistus and honeycomb add a sweet, spicy warmth. The base settles into woody, earthy oud and Indonesian patchouli. Nishane Oudous Lux Solis and Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique have a close profile.