The Perfume Library

cruising-area

7.5

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Filippo Sorcinelli cruising-area is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits evenings, nights out and the cooler months. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Autumn, winter and spring lead the season votes, while summer trails well behind. Evening, leisure and night out are the favoured occasions, and daytime is rarely picked. Its dark, heavy character reads comfortably on anyone. It opens with clove, spices and smoky notes. Black pepper, vetiver, amyris and patchouli form a spicy, earthy heart. The base settles into cedarwood, gurjum balsam, gaiac wood and copaiba balsam, resinous and woody. Heeley Eau Sacrée and Mark Buxton Perfumes Free have a close profile.

Vetiverissimo

8.1

Fzotic · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Fzotic Vetiverissimo is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets vetiver, cedar and resins against spices. Vetiver leads: an earthy, green woodiness built on the dry frame of cedar and woods. Spices and resins warm that woody body, while a creamy softness keeps it from turning severe. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn follows close behind. It leans towards business and daily wear, and voters read it mostly as masculine and classic. JAR Parfums Shadow and Pineward Boreal have a close profile.

Terre de Bois

7.3

Miller Harris · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Miller Harris Terre de Bois is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character on a woody, earthy ground, and it suits spring and summer days and casual wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: not a skin scent, but not one that fills a room either. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it matters less in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Half of the voters read it as masculine, while some find it feminine. Juniper, lemon vervain, galbanum and sage give it a green, citrusy freshness. Vetiver and patchouli pull it down into an earthy, woody base, spices and amber soften the edges, and cotton candy adds a faint sweetness. Close profiles include Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Ormonde Jayne Vetiveria.

Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch

7.7

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch is a unisex oriental where sweet, gourmand warmth meets a spicy, smoky and woody edge, best suited to cold-weather evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though some read it as classic or modern. It opens with spices and tobacco. Towards the heart, tobacco flower, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa soften and sweeten it. The base of dried fruits and woods lays down a warm, woody foundation. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and LPDO Vanille Persuasive share a close profile.

Opium Eau d'Orient 2007 - Orchidée de Chine

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau d'Orient 2007 - Orchidée de Chine is a sweet, spicy floral oriental that sets orchid, jasmine and vanilla over mandarin orange and neroli; it has been discontinued and is seen as a feminine scent. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with spices, mandarin orange and neroli, a lightly fruity and fresh start. In the heart, orchid, jasmine and carnation build a floral body. As it dries, nutmeg, iris, patchouli, vanilla and amber leave a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth, with the oriental side clearly in charge.

Sleepy Hollow

8.6

Folkwinds · 2024

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Folkwinds Sleepy Hollow opens with apple brandy, spices and patchouli and deepens into oakmoss and oud, a green, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. The opening holds apple brandy, spices, night-blooming jasmine and patchouli. In the heart, musk wool, oakmoss, leaves and balsam fir come forward. The base settles into oud, styrax, beeswax and hay. Green, fruity, sweet and resinous accords meet in an earthy chypre character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. More voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Serge Lutens Chypre rouge and Molinard Chypre d'Orient have a close profile.

Saudade - Amazonia

7.0

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Saudade - Amazonia is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and green notes against a lightly spicy, floral and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. In character it reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. The opening brings Brazilian orange, citrus fruits, green notes and chili, with spices and Paraguayan petigrain alongside. The heart turns to passion fruit, passion flower and cabreuva. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Peru balsam close it with a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Siberian Musk

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Siberian Musk is a woody unisex scent that sets citrus and sweet florals against spice, resin and an animal warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in second place. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for the office. Voters call it masculine slightly more often, though many see it as feminine. The top opens bright with Siberian stone pine, Italian bergamot, Indian mandarin orange and lime. The heart carries Australian sandalwood, spices, galbanum and Siberian deer musk. Indian musk, vetiver, patchouli, amber and New Guinean oud dominate the base. Siberian Musk Part II and Siberian Musk III have a close profile.

L'Heure D'Or

8.5

Sultan Pasha Attars

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars L'Heure D'Or is a dense unisex scent of sweet, spicy and animalic tones that suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters choose it for evening and night-time wear, with leisure close behind, while business settings get the fewest votes. It sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian lemon and spices, with honeysuckle and Bulgarian rose adding a floral edge. The heart brings orange blossom, orris butter and tobacco. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, Siam benzoin and civet weigh in, and it settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque and Sultan Pasha Attars Nuit Persane have a close profile.

Pur Désir de Rose

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Rocher Pur Désir de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and place it in leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose sits at the centre, kept light and airy by aquatic notes, while spices add a little warmth to the sweet floral feel. A woody trace stays in the background. Chanel Rose and Davidoff Cool Water Oceanic Edition for Her have a close profile.

Sarmassa

7.7

Acqua delle Langhe

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Acqua delle Langhe Sarmassa is an oriental fragrance for women that lays a sweet, spicy, powdery warmth over bright citrus. It opens with orange and lemon, while cedarwood gives the freshness a woody frame. The heart brings amber, vanilla, musk, spices and honey, turning the scent sweeter and softer. Resins and talcum settle in the base, leaving a powdery, slightly smoky trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and the occasions are spread evenly across leisure, daily wear, work and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, with a classic feel. Rochas Lui Rochas and Serge Lutens Bois oriental have a close profile.

Raffinée (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Houbigant · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Houbigant Raffinée Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent with spicy, woody and powdery touches, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out, with some daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with rose, carnation, plum and orange blossom, lifted slightly by bergamot and lemon. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and osmanthus take over, with orris root adding a powdery tone. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and cinnamon settles into a sweet, spicy warmth.

No̱ 54 (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Fischersund

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Fischersund No̱ 54 Eau de Parfum is a green, earthy and smoky unisex scent with a synthetic edge, leaning towards autumn and spring and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and leisure is the most chosen occasion, with business and evening further behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. In character votes masculine edges slightly ahead, with modern close behind. The scent as a whole is raw and unusual: animalic musk, leather, soil and patchouli build a woody base. Grass, moss, vetiver and cedarwood carry the green side, while spices and salted licorice add depth, and grapefruit and bergamot lighten the mix a little. Ammonia, paint, burnt rubber and asphalt sharpen the synthetic, smoky feel. d'Annam Moonlight Samurai and Jul et Mad Vetiver Cuir have a close profile.

White Almond

7.7

Gritti · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti White Almond is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits fall and spring days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and can also work in the evening. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with orange, orange blossom and aromatic notes. In the heart come almond, spices and everlasting flower, and the base settles into musk, vanilla and more almond. A floral, fruity start turns gourmand, powdery and creamy. Sulmona Essenza and Liu•Jo Milano have a close profile.

Amberesque

6.9

Moresque · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Moresque Amberesque is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer comes well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top has sugar powder, bergamot and orange. In the heart, geranium, pink pepper and damask rose give a spicy rose feel. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, tonka bean and amber, while vetiver and patchouli add a woody floor. The overall impression is powdery and oriental.

Patchouli Noir (2020)

7.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Patchouli Noir (2020) is a sweet, earthy unisex scent built around patchouli, dark chocolate and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with spices, then the heart brings together patchouli, dark chocolate, tonka bean and dry woods. Smoke, leather, amber and soil come forward in the base, with moss and sandalwood adding a woody depth. The overall feel is gourmand and spicy, with a slightly synthetic edge under the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters describe a heavy, long-lasting trail. It reads more masculine to those who voted, though a fair share find it feminine. Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy Private Edition and Zara (Wood Legacy) have a close profile.

Aeon 001

7.4

Aeon Perfume · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Aeon Perfume Aeon 001 is a unisex scent that sets spices, white blossoms and resins against smoky notes, deepened by earthy vetiver; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, with a classic feel as well. As a whole it reads woody, oriental and resinous, with a floral and spicy edge. The white blossoms are roughened by spices, while smoky notes and vetiver add an earthy, animalic warmth. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Xerjoff Zafar have a close profile.

Polynesia

8.2

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Polynesia is a warm unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet character against spice, resin and wood. Frangipani absolute carries the floral side, while spices, labdanum and styrax add a resinous, earthy depth. Vanilla sweetens the whole and gives it a powdery softness, and Atlas cedar lays a woody base underneath. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably between the two. Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu and L'Erbolario Ambraliquida have a close profile.

Amber Oud

6.8

Les Senteurs Gourmandes · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Les Senteurs Gourmandes Amber Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice, oud and amber, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn most often for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, plum and spices alongside ylang-ylang. Rose and tuberose give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, patchouli, oud and amber lead, and the scent settles into a warm, woody, resinous, slightly powdery and earthy finish. Kilian Amber Oud and Arabian Oud Oriental Oud have a close profile.

TNT (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Theany Cosmetic · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Theany Cosmetic TNT Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by mint, pineapple and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with sport and office use also named. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with mint, pineapple, mandarin orange, grapefruit, bergamot and lavender, giving a fresh, fruity start. The heart brings spices, woods and floral notes, moving it towards a spicy, woody feel. The base of musk, coumarin and ambergris leaves a sweet, soft finish, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Calvin Klein CK Be and Jaguar Era have a close profile.

Khaltat Al Khasa

6.7

Rasasi

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa is a floral, spicy women's fragrance in which rose and saffron meet at the heart before oud and amber deepen it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine, though many find it classic or masculine. It opens with bergamot and spices, then rose and saffron take over. The base of amber, musk, oud and sandalwood turns it into a sweet, woody, resinous and slightly smoky oriental. The floral side softens the spice. Al Haramain Barakah and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Perfectly Marvelous

7.9

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Perfectly Marvelous pairs jasmine sambac and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with spices and red sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery floral made for women. The floral accord leads, with a green edge beside it. Cashmeran, red sandalwood and resins build a woody, oriental base, while spices and pimento sweeten it and add a little bite. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Half of the voters call it feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Voyage en Méditerranée - Labdanum de Seville

7.8

L'Occitane en Provence · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Occitane en Provence Voyage en Méditerranée - Labdanum de Seville is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Spices and citrus fruits open it, with labdanum in the heart. Benzoin and vanilla sweeten the base, while spicy, woody and oriental accords add to the warm, resinous feel. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions and leisure and daily wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Feminine and masculine votes run close together. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Givenchy Ambre Tigré have a close profile.

Oiro

7.5

Maison Mona di Orio · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Mona di Orio Oiro is a feminine perfume that leans towards evenings and nights, with a floral, sweet body warmed by spice and resin; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with sweet pea, spices and green mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine, ylang-ylang and heliotrope make it floral and powdery, while bourbon vetiver and frankincense add a woody, resinous depth. It dries down to immortelle, cedar, amber and musk, a sweet, warm base. Barbara Bui Le Parfum and Chanel Coco (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.