The Perfume Library

Le Gemme - Zahira

7.4

Bvlgari · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bvlgari Le Gemme - Zahira is a sweet, powdery and creamy women's fragrance built on ylang-ylang, spices and benzoin; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. The notes read as one whole: the creamy, floral ylang-ylang meets the sweet, powdery warmth of benzoin, while the spices give that soft base an oriental edge. There is a fruity touch among the accords as well.

Arabians Rose Leather

7.2

Montale · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Arabians Rose Leather is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings or nights out, pairing rose, leather and oud with a spicy sweetness. Taif rose and black leather run side by side through the whole scent. Cambodian oud and spices darken the character, vanilla and musk soften that edge, and sandalwood lays a woody base. Beside the floral and sweet accords, smoky, resinous, earthy and animalic tones come through. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and it is picked most often for nights out and evenings. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Taif Al-Emarat KSA and Amouage Ajwad have a close profile.

N.1 Vinaccioli e Spezie / Itinerario Olfattivo I

8.0

Acqua del Garda · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Acqua del Garda N.1 Vinaccioli e Spezie / Itinerario Olfattivo I is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and orange blossom against spice, frankincense and a woody, smoky base. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot and orange blossom. The heart of grape seed, cedarwood, spices and frankincense turns resinous and spicy, and the base of white musk, oud and patchouli settles into a woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out, and reads clearly masculine. Rayhaan Vantage and Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot have a close profile.

Vanilla Florel

8.1

Volaré

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tobacco

7.8

Perfumer H · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Perfumer H Tobacco is a male-leaning scent built around black tobacco, amber and spices, where fresh, green and smoky facets are softened by a sweet warmth. It starts green and earthy: common sage, herbs and Italian bergamot bring freshness, while patchouli and tree moss lay a smoky, woody base. Amber, labdanum and tonka bean add a sweet, resinous warmth, and the spices and mandarin orange keep it from turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are split almost evenly. Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac and Mancera Hindu Kush have a close profile.

Atlas Mountain Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

The Body Shop · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

The Body Shop Atlas Mountain Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon and currant bud, a citrusy, slightly green freshness. In the heart, spices and Moroccan rose lead, the rose sweet and fruity, the spices adding a little warmth. Amber in the base softens everything and finishes in a sweet, woody tone. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as feminine.

1001 Nights (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ajmal

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal 1001 Nights Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent led by spices, smoke and woods, with a floral and sweet side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top opens with spices and smoke, and the heart joins spicy and floral notes. Woods and musk settle in the base. The overall feel is oriental: sweet, resinous and earthy, with a faintly animalic warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Amber Rose have a close profile.

Pure Azure

6.9

Phaedon · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Phaedon Pure Azure is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, fruity softness. It opens with fig tree and orange blossom, then moves into jasmine, spices and vanilla at the heart. Tonka bean and salty notes sit at the base. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with sweet, lightly spicy, woody and powdery layers behind it. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Câline Très Jolie and Andrea Maack Sharp have a close profile.

Peau Intense

8.1

Montana · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montana Peau Intense is a warm, spicy floral that leans towards autumn and winter evenings and is seen as a feminine fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong; most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Feminine and classic votes outweigh the rest. It opens with frankincense, aldehydes and orange blossom, then jasmine, rose and spices form a floral heart. The base of patchouli, leather, amber and labdanum adds a woody, resinous, smoky warmth, with a powdery sweetness running alongside.

CK One Shock for Him Street Edition

7.5

Calvin Klein · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him Street Edition is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy core with a sweet, fruity and slightly gourmand touch, and it leans towards easy daily wear. It opens with citrus fruits and mojito, bright and lively. In the heart, spices and geranium add a mild spicy edge to the freshness. Cocoa in the base softens and sweetens the scent, and a synthetic note runs through the accords. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle On Board and Versace Eros (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Royal Equestrian (Parfum Extract)

8.5

Alexandria Fragrances · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is a unisex parfum extract that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a spicy, sweet and woody warmth. Citrus notes and apple give the scent a bright, fruity freshness. Geranium, violet and lavender add a floral side, while amber, vanilla, spices and woods pull it towards a sweet, creamy, oriental warmth. The overall impression sits balanced between fresh and warm. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split it almost evenly between leisure, evening, night out, business and daily wear. Parfums de Marly Layton and Anfas Dhai have a close profile.

Boss Orange Man (After Shave Lotion)

7.1

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hugo Boss Boss Orange Man After Shave Lotion is a fresh, fruity scent with a sweet, spicy and woody side, made for men. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and reads fully masculine. Apple gives the opening its freshness. Spices and frankincense form the heart, while Bubinga wood and vanilla lay a sweet, woody base, with a faintly synthetic tone alongside the fruity freshness. Hugo Boss Boss Man / Boss Orange Man (Eau de Toilette) and The Dua Brand Rust have a close profile.

A Secret B

8.2

QueenB

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

QueenB A Secret B is a sweet, spicy unisex oriental with floral and gourmand touches, suited to cooler evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It is named most for evenings and nights out, and it also reaches into leisure and daily wear. Some find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Amber, musk and woody notes build a sweet, warm body. Spices and clove add a sharp edge to that sweetness, while patchouli brings an earthy depth. Oriental and gourmand accents lead, and the floral side stays in the background. Hilary Duff With Love and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Haŭto

6.7

Jeroboam · 2015

Floral · Green · Fruity

Jeroboam Haŭto is a floral, green and fruity women's scent that sets tuberose, rose and spices over a pineapple and bergamot opening. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards spring and fall, with summer and winter trailing a little behind. Voters pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most find it feminine, and some call it classic. Bergamot and pineapple give a sweet, fruity start. In the heart, tuberose and rose build a floral body, and the spices add an oriental warmth. Musk in the base leaves it creamy and soft.

Silver Moon (Perfume)

7.8

Pacifica · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pacifica Silver Moon is a sweet, gourmand perfume with a powdery, creamy feel, described as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer trail well behind. It is chosen most for leisure and evening wear, with some votes for night out, daily use and business. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Vanilla and almond carry the sweetness, with spices adding a light spicy edge. The powdery and creamy accords soften the whole. The notes have no top, heart or base split, so the scent stays in one warm, gourmand line throughout. ADN Paris Delices and Yves Rocher Voile Doré have a close profile.

With Love

7.3

Hilary Duff · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hilary Duff With Love is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mangosteen and spices; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine; it leans towards spring and summer but spreads across all four seasons. It is placed mostly in daytime and leisure wear, with some votes for nights out. The top pairs spices with mangosteen. The heart turns floral and woody with mangosteen blossom and cocobolo wood. In the base, amber and musk soften everything into a gourmand, oriental sweetness.

Embruns d'Essaouira

6.5

Montale

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Montale Embruns d'Essaouira is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, while night-out and evening use get fewer votes. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle on gender. As a whole it reads fresh and aquatic, softened by a floral touch. Sandalwood and Atlas cedar lay a woody base, and spices add warmth to it. Iodine and musk give it a clean, sea-air quality. Carolina Herrera 212 Men and Bond No. 9 Shelter Island have a close profile.

Mandalay

8.6

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay is a unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, woody and animalic base. Mandalay is rated as strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Leisure and evening lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The top brings bergamot, yuzu, red mandarin orange and pink pepper in a citrusy, spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and Chinese gardenia add a soft floral note. The base leaves a smoky, earthy, resinous weight with Burmese oud, Thai oud, patchouli and civet.

Army of Lovers (2014)

7.3

LM Parfums · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LM Parfums Army of Lovers is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character on a woody, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is chosen most often for nights out and evenings, though it also suits leisure time. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. It opens with violet, rose, spices and coriander, the floral side softened by the spice. At the heart, patchouli, cashmere wood, sandalwood and oakmoss build a woody body. Musk, amber and honey in the base sweeten it and carry it into a warm, oriental feel. Parfums d'Elmar Purple Rain and Montale Orient Extreme have a close profile.

Aoud Violet

7.5

Mancera · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mancera Aoud Violet sets patchouli, violet and oud inside a green, spicy frame, opening fresh and suiting both men and women. Spices, bergamot and green notes give it a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, patchouli, violet and oud join the floral and earthy sides. Vetiver, white musk and amber leave a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn for daily use, leisure, work and nights out alike. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Mancera Kumkat Wood and Montale Orange Aoud.

Myrrhe & Merveilles

6.0

Keiko Mecheri · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Myrrhe & Merveilles is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lift with a powdery, resinous sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Chinese mandarin orange and jasmine give it a fresh, floral side. Myrrh, amber and sandalwood build a warm, resinous base, while spices and bitter almond add a slight edge to the sweetness and musk softens it all.

Quintessentially Amber

8.5

Sultan Pasha Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Perfumes Quintessentially Amber is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it holds its own in busy rooms and on cool evenings. Most voters pick evening, then night out. Leisure and daily wear trail behind, and business gets the fewest votes. Amber and sandalwood lead, while benzoin, labdanum and vanilla soften them into a creamy sweetness. Spices and rose add warmth, and patchouli with vetiver lays a woody base underneath.

Dark Chocolate, Rum, and Vanilla

7.5

The Dua Brand · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Dark Chocolate, Rum, and Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand scent for women, where dark chocolate and rum are softened by vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Dark chocolate, cocoa and rum lead the scent, and vanilla turns them creamy and powdery. Spices and pepper add a light warmth, while rose stays in the background. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Guerlain Fève Gourmande and Birkholz Satin Vanilla have a close profile.

Cuba Red

6.4

Cuba

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Cuba Red is a spicy, woody fragrance for men that sits most comfortably in autumn and spring. Its notes read as a single blend: spices, woods, tobacco and moss. A fresh air runs alongside a sweet base, with spicy, oriental and smoky accords leading and earthy and leathery touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn for daily use, at work and in the evening, and its character is seen as masculine and classic. Swiss Arabian Amir and Banderas Spirit VIP for Men have a close profile.