The Perfume Library

Rain in Tuscany (Extrait de Parfum)

7.0

The Misk Company · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

The Misk Company Rain in Tuscany Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent where jasmine, rose and white blossoms lead, warmed by saffron and spice. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards night-out, leisure and evening wear, with business and daily use also getting a share. It reads as suitable for both men and women, with a moderate trail. The top is jasmine, rose, white blossoms, mitti attar, aldehydes and bergamot, giving a fresh, floral, green opening. Saffron, spices and rose make up the heart, and aromatic notes with vanilla sweeten and soften the base. Deck of Scarlet Solar Aura and Mystikum The Geisha's Secret Garden have a close profile.

Avowal

7.7

Nimerè

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nimerè Avowal is a unisex scent built on spices, leather and resins, with a smoky, animalic edge; it has been discontinued. In Avowal the spices, leather, animalic notes, resins and woody notes read as one whole. Spicy and woody accords dominate with an oriental warmth, while the resinous, smoky and leathery side keeps it dry and austere. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads more masculine than anything else, though classic and feminine votes appear too. Rasasi Somow Al Rasasi - Wajaha and The Zoo No Perfume have a close profile.

Dhan Al Oudh Al Nokhba

6.1

Rasasi

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Rasasi Dhan Al Oudh Al Nokhba is a sweet, fruity and smoky unisex scent built around oud and spice. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with spring next and summer trailing behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as open to either. It opens with spices and oud. In the heart, woods and caramelized strawberry add a sweet, fruity softness, and the base settles on musk and more oud. Animal and leathery tones give it a heavy, oriental feel. Rasasi Oudh Siufi and Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade have a close profile.

Sparkling Tamarind

6.3

Sãlum · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Sãlum Sparkling Tamarind is a unisex scent that opens with cola, lemon and lime, with tamarind and spices at its heart, leaning citrusy, sweet and fruity. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though that rests on only a small number of votes. There is no clear pull towards a particular season or occasion, and as a unisex scent it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It starts with cola and citrus giving a bright, fizzy sweetness. In the heart, tamarind, spices and fir balsam come forward, bringing a warm, fruity spice. The base settles on dry cedarwood, baobab and vetiver. A synthetic accord adds a glossy, modern edge. Paris Bleu Space Time and La Rive Grey Point have a close profile.

L'Heure Magique

7.4

Laura Mercier · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Laura Mercier L'Heure Magique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by spice, wood and powder; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across fall, spring and summer, with winter picked least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It opens with bergamot and jasmine sambac. The heart brings white rose bud, pink geranium and spices. In the dry-down, Kashmiri musk, sandalwood and amber settle it onto a woody, powdery base.

Ballet Dancers

7.2

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Ballet Dancers is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and tarragon and settles into a fresh, powdery floral-woody character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring, then autumn. It suits daily wear, the office and evenings about equally. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or classic. Bergamot, tarragon and citrus fruits give it a fresh opening. In the heart, jasmine, Turkish rose and violet form a floral base, while currant and ylang-ylang push it in a fruity, sweet direction. Oakmoss, sandalwood and cedar add a warm, woody, spicy finish. Valentino Very Valentino and Dior Grand Bal have a close profile.

Chaps (Cologne)

7.8

Ralph Lauren · 1979

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ralph Lauren Chaps is a masculine fougère cologne that moves from the bright bergamot, lime and sage of its opening into a base of vetiver, leather and oakmoss. Chaps dates from 1979 and has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine scent. It opens sharp and fresh with bergamot, lime and lemon, while sage adds a green edge. Lavender, jasmine and spices form the heart, with the floral side softened by the spice. Over time vetiver, sandalwood, leather and patchouli take over, vanilla sweetens it slightly, and oakmoss leaves an earthy, smoky trace.

Pipe

8.3

TSVGA · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

TSVGA Pipe is a unisex fragrance that sets tobacco in a sweet, animal and resinous frame; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, with a longevity rating of 7.9. The number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, leaving a dense, warm impression. Virginia tobacco absolute and tobacco absolute lead, while cocoa, coffee and vanilla pull it toward a gourmand sweetness. Benzoin and patchouli add a resinous, earthy depth, and leather and castoreum reinforce the animal side. Whisky and dried fruits round out the smoky sweetness. A close profile can also be found in TSVGA King of Pipe and Evody Couleur Fauve.

Kyara Koko (Pure Parfum)

8.2

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ensar Oud Kyara Koko (Pure Parfum) pairs Papua oud with Sri Lankan sandalwood in a unisex woody-spicy scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with most voters scoring both high. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. Oud and sandalwood lead, with spices and soil adding earthy depth. On the floral side there is Bulgarian rose and frangipani, while citrus and fruit notes bring a sweet, slightly green lift. Kashmiri musk softens it all onto a creamy base.

Manifest Your Future

8.0

The Good Scent.

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Good Scent. Manifest Your Future is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around candied apple, caramel and vanilla biscuit; it has been discontinued. It opens with candied apple, pear and spices, a sweet, bright fruitiness. In the heart, sage stays in the background beside the caramel, and in the base vanilla biscuit and coconut milk settle the scent into a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, both just under the middle of the scale, though the number of votes is small, so treat this loosely. Value for money is rated high. It is presented as a feminine scent. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Belgian Choco Truffle and Blndrgrphy 03 Vanilla Mudslide.

Inner Angel (Fragrance Mist)

7.9

Bath & Body Works · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bath & Body Works Inner Angel (Fragrance Mist) is a fruity, gourmand scent for women, with its sweetness tempered by spice. Spices, calvados, tonka bean and praliné come together as a sweet, creamy whole. Fruity and gourmand accords lead, spicy and woody tones soften the sweetness, and resinous and smoky touches stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters rate it high for value, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are not conclusive. Zara Blue Candy and LPDO Vanille Persuasive have a close profile.

Baldinini Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Baldinini · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Baldinini Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of red apple, lavender and bergamot with a warm, dry finish of cinnamon and patchouli; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by red apple, lavender, bergamot and pineapple: fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. In the heart, gaiac wood, cinnamon and spices move the scent from green towards woody and spicy. The base of musk, tobacco and patchouli softens and dries it down. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters don't tie it to one season; fall and spring lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. For occasions, business, leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and night out further back. Its profile is close to M. Micallef DesirToxic and Puig Quorum Silver.

Un Thé au Sahara

7.5

Stéphanie de Saint-Aignan · 2006

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphanie de Saint-Aignan Un Thé au Sahara is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a warm, smoky, slightly earthy character, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither disappears into the skin nor fills a room. The number of ratings is small, so this impression is not firm. Tea and mint are the most noticeable parts; spices, amber and patchouli lay a sweet, resinous, earthy warmth beneath them. Woody notes keep the whole dry and smoky. Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

L'Étoile Noire

7.0

Olibere · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olibere L'Étoile Noire is a unisex scent that links a fresh, citrusy opening to the sweet, smoky warmth of spices, tobacco and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The top is cooled by Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and aquatic notes. Rose, Virginia cedar and spices form the heart, and the base of patchouli, tonka bean, tobacco, frankincense and vanilla settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky finish.

555

7.3

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bayadère

7.8

Les Voiles Dépliées · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Les Voiles Dépliées Bayadère is an oriental, resinous women's perfume with a floral, sweet and spicy character, best suited to evenings in the cooler months. It opens with orange and spices, then moves into a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and carnation. The base of opoponax, patchouli, benzoin and vanilla sets a warm, resinous, sweet foundation, while the chypre touch keeps the sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear further behind. It reads feminine. Honoré Payan Ophélie and Real Time Life in Motion have a close profile.

Château Rouge

6.8

Santos Luxury · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Santos Luxury Château Rouge is a unisex scent that opens with fresh grapefruit, apple and lemon and settles onto a sweet, leathery base of vanilla and cedarwood. The top is led by grapefruit, apple, lemon and lime, with spices and musk adding a little warmth. In the heart, jasmine, fig nectar and pepper come forward, while cypriol and vetiver pull the scent towards a drier side. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, benzoin and labdanum, with leather and ambergris staying in the background. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters give each a high score. Its fresh, fruity and sweet build reads comfortably on men and women alike. Two perfumes with a close profile are The Dua Brand Supernova Attar and G. Bellini X-Bolt.

Asrar

8.7

Amouage · 2010

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Asrar opens with saffron and spices before moving into oud, sandalwood and vanilla, a sweet, spicy, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly worn in the evening or on a night out, though leisure and office wear get votes too. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. Spices and saffron lead the top. Vanilla and ambergris in the heart sweeten it and add a creamy softness. The base of oud, sandalwood and moss leaves a woody, resinous, earthy depth, with an animal edge staying in the background.

Idyll

7.6

Svensk Parfym · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Svensk Parfym Idyll is a unisex scent where cloudberry, bitter orange and spices meet a green, fruity and faintly smoky base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though only a small number of voters have rated it, so these figures are tentative. As a unisex fragrance, it does not lean toward either gender. Cloudberry and bitter orange give it a fresh, fruity, citrus-bright start, while spices temper the sweetness. Patchouli, vetiver, tobacco and musk settle it into a woody, earthy, smoky ground. Monolab W-Zone and Kemi Aqua Regia have a close profile.

Cèdre Noble

7.0

Chabaud · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Chabaud Cèdre Noble is a fresh, green and spicy woody scent for men and women alike, best suited to autumn days and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. Leisure is the most common setting, with evening and night outings next. It opens with black pepper, lavender and absinth, which give a cool, herbal, spicy start. The heart holds thyme, cardamom, pine and nutmeg, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood and pine wood settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. The Nue Co. Forest Lungs and d'Annam Hinoki Meditation have a close profile.

Corium

8.0

Rayhaan · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Rayhaan Corium is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance, softened by a sweet oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, there is nothing reliable to say about when it suits best. It opens with spices, chestnut and elemi resin, and moves into Provençal lavender and sage at the heart. The base brings oud, vanilla, leather and gaiac wood. A fresh start gives way to a sweet, creamy and earthy feel, leaving a leathery, smoky trail.

Hazelnut Praline

7.5

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Theodoros Kalotinis Hazelnut Praline is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around hazelnut, sugar and chocolate. Hazelnut, sugar and chocolate form the core of the scent, while spices cut the sweetness slightly and add a warm edge. Powdery and creamy accords soften the texture, leaving an impression close to a rich praline. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate by those who voted. Its warm, sweet build suggests cooler weather, though there are no season votes to confirm it. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Jousset Parfums Le Gourmand and Lumi Dulce Fundamentum have a close profile.

L'Atelier de Capucci pour Lui (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Roberto Capucci

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Roberto Capucci L'Atelier de Capucci pour Lui Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy and leathery men's scent; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring, and it is most often chosen for leisure time and nights out. It reads masculine and sits further back in summer heat. It opens with cypress, lime and spices, a green and sharp start. Helianthemum and thyme add a floral, herbal side in the heart. The base of leather, sandalwood and amber settles into a woody, resinous and slightly sweet warmth, with powdery and earthy touches alongside.

Sinsa

7.7

Gentlemen's Tonic · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gentlemen's Tonic Sinsa is a men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with the warmth of spice and tobacco, fresh at first and drifting sweeter; it has been discontinued. Black pepper, grapefruit and bergamot open it fresh and sharp. Towards the heart, jasmine and cinnamon come in, with spices adding warmth. The base lays down a woody footing of vetiver, leather and tobacco, which vanilla and amber turn creamy and gourmand. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer further behind. It suits daytime, work and leisure about as much as evenings out. Xerjoff Torino23 and WA:IT Haru have a close profile.