The Perfume Library

Moonlight Patchouli Le Parfum

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli Le Parfum is a unisex scent built around patchouli, Bulgarian rose and amber, opening with citrus and settling into a spicy, sweet character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find them strong, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. As a unisex fragrance it reads warm and full, suiting men and women alike. It opens with bergamot and spices for a citrusy, slightly sharp start. Bulgarian rose adds a soft floral heart, and the base is dominated by amber, suede and patchouli. The dry-down runs sweet, creamy, earthy and faintly leathery.

Destination Grand Canyon

7.9

Avon · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Avon Destination Grand Canyon is a fresh men's fragrance that sets mandarin orange and grapefruit against the dry woodiness of Atlas cedar; it has been discontinued. Citrus leads the scent: mandarin orange and grapefruit give it a clean, lively feel, while spices and chamomile sweeten and soften it slightly. Atlas cedar and vetiver add a woody, earthy base. The whole stays fresh, with a light sweetness and a spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though only a small number of voters have rated them. Presented as a men's fragrance, it leaves a light, clean impression in everyday wear. Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse and JAR Parfums Shadow have a close profile.

Oriental

8.4

Dan John

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Dan John Oriental is a sweet, spicy oriental that opens with citrus and turns gourmand and smoky, written as a men's fragrance. Black pepper and citrus notes give it a lively start. In the heart, spices and oud come forward, while patchouli, myrrh, cashmere and tonka bean sweeten and soften the base. Resinous, earthy and powdery tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both rest on only a few votes. With its warm, spicy build, it reads mainly masculine. Kilian Amber Oud and Mazzolari Lui have a close profile.

Cuir Moderne

7.8

PK Perfumes · 2016

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Cuir Moderne is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, spicy surface with a leathery, woody and creamy body. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; the ratings rest on few votes, but they point the same way. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on. The notes read as one whole: leather, tobacco, oud and patchouli build a woody base, while apricot brandy and raspberry add a fruity sweetness. Jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom soften it with a floral touch, and amber with sandalwood deepen the creamy warmth.

Amber Crush

8.6

Balenciaga · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Balenciaga Amber Crush is a sweet, fruity unisex scent built around plum liqueur, amber and sandalwood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the ratings come from few votes and should be read with caution. No clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows up. Plum liqueur pulls the scent towards sweet and fruity, while amber and sandalwood lay a warm, woody base. Spices, resinous notes and incense add a smoky, slightly earthy depth. The gourmand and oriental sides dominate, with a powdery, leathery trace in the background. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra and Ard Al Zaafaran Raghba.

Life Time Men

6.6

s.Oliver · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

s.Oliver Life Time Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens with lemon, grapefruit and spices and cools down with cedarwood and Provençal lavender. The opening pairs the brightness of lemon and grapefruit with spices. In the heart, cedarwood, Provençal lavender and cypress take over, giving the scent a green, aquatic feel. The base leaves a woody, resinous footing of amber, sandalwood and cashmere wood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, at sport and in the office, and less often in the evening or on a night out. It is made as a men's fragrance. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo (Eau de Toilette) and Mexx Forever Classic Never Boring for Him have a close profile.

Tobacconist (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

House of Mammoth · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

House of Mammoth Tobacconist Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky unisex scent led by tobacco absolute, amber and benzoin. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters lean towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and suggest it less for the office or daily wear. Tobacco absolute, benzoin and amber are softened by dried fruits. Spices and coumarin add a gourmand warmth, while heliotrope brings a floral, powdery touch. Cedarwood and musk lay a soft, woody base under the sweetness.

Hind

8.2

Maison Anthony Marmin · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Anthony Marmin Hind is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spice and wood, with a powdery, creamy finish; it has been discontinued. It opens with Taif rose, spices and sweet notes together. In the heart, amber and Glycyrrhiza glabra add an oriental warmth, and sandalwood leaves a woody, creamy base underneath. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Voters pick it most for evenings, then leisure and nights out, and less for daytime or the office. Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge and Michael Kors Sexy Amber have a close profile.

L'Éphémère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Attars L'Éphémère is a unisex perfume built on rose-led florals, with leather, resin and spice warming its base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are best taken cautiously. With a floral heart over a woody, oriental base, it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The top opens fresh and green with violet leaf, Persian rose otto, aldehydes and Jasminum grandiflorum. In the heart, Bulgarian and Turkish rose absolute, dog rose, patchouli and sandalwood set the floral side on an earthy, creamy footing. The base closes with leather, Siam benzoin, white ambergris, cedarwood and Swedish castoreum, adding animal, resinous and leathery warmth.

Theorema Esprit d'Été

7.7

Fendi · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Fendi Theorema Esprit d'Été is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that sets citrus and florals over a sweet, spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, Jaffa orange, Minneola tangelo and jasmine, so citrus leads while the florals soften it. The heart brings May rose, lilac and sunflower. In the base, musk, sandalwood and spices sweeten the scent and pull it towards a warm, woody, slightly oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its fresh, fruity build reads as feminine. Lattafa Ra'ed Absolu and Arabian Oud Amiri have a close profile.

Black Goldskin

7.5

Ramón Molvizar · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ramón Molvizar Black Goldskin is a men's fragrance that lays fruit, spice and a powdery woodiness over a fresh, floral base. It opens with spices and fruits, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, sandalwood and floral notes take over and the woody side becomes clearer. In the base, musk and vanilla soften everything into a powdery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Few people have voted, so these impressions are tentative. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Gale Hayman Glamour and Mel Merio Gold have a close profile.

Jason V2

8.4

Lost Tribe · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lost Tribe Jason V2 is a unisex gourmand with a sweet, spicy and creamy character, set against a floral and woody backdrop that feels dense and warm. It opens with rum, incense and pumpkin pie spice; in the heart, frangipani, magnolia and rose add a soft floral layer while nutmeg and Peru balsam deepen the spice. The base settles into French vanilla, benzoin and red sandalwood, a sweet, creamy woodiness, with roasted barley and oud darkening the gourmand side a little. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand may be enough. The heavy sweetness and spice sit more comfortably in cooler weather. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits either.

La Pirate

6.7

Art of Scent Swiss Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Art of Scent Swiss Perfumes La Pirate is a unisex fragrance that sets jasmine, pine and bergamot beside spices and violet, with a fresh, citrusy, floral feel. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a soft skin scent nor one that fills a room. Voters link it most with leisure, daytime and office wear, with evenings further behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine, which fits its unisex character. The notes read as one blend rather than layers, with fresh citrus and a floral base up front. Jasmine and violet soften the sweetness, pine and balsamic notes add a woody depth, and spices and hawthorn bring a slight edge. A fruity, slightly synthetic brightness runs through the whole.

Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2007

8.1

Yves Saint Laurent · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2007 is a spicy citrus fragrance for men that sets bergamot, lemon and grapefruit against nutmeg, white pepper and ginger; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit in a fresh citrus wash, with spices close behind. The heart leans on nutmeg, white pepper, star anise and ginger. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber settle it into a woody, resinous, faintly smoky base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes spread almost evenly across the seasons, spring and fall slightly ahead, and it is worn from evenings to the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Byredo Encens Chembur have a close profile.

Foxy (Voile de Parfum)

7.0

DSH Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

DSH Perfumes Foxy is a unisex scent that takes a floral and sweet core and deepens it with spice, resin and animalic tones, with a gourmand side as well. Foxy's longevity and sillage are rated moderate; there are only a few votes so far, though voters place both slightly above average. It doesn't lean to one gender and reads as unisex. The top has white cognac, peach skin, ginger biscuit and spices, giving a warm, sweet opening. In the heart, iris, carnation and orange blossom form a floral body. The base is led by French beeswax, ambergris, labdanum and leather, settling into a woody, resinous, faintly smoky warmth. DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline and DSH Perfumes Rendezvous have a close profile.

Turn & Stare

8.0

Keiko Mecheri · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Keiko Mecheri Turn & Stare is a fresh, floral men's fragrance in which osmanthus, suede and citrus fruits take the lead. Citrus fruits and blackcurrant give it a bright, fruity freshness. Osmanthus adds a creamy, floral softness, while spices and suede draw a leathery, powdery line through it. Indonesian patchouli sets an earthy, woody ground, and a chypre feel runs through the whole. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those nearby without overwhelming them. Voters spread it fairly evenly across leisure, daily wear, business, evening and nights out. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Rituals Silver Suede and Atelier Cologne Rendez-Vous have a close profile.

Key of Life

8.3

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Alexandria Fragrances Key of Life is a unisex scent that sets a floral core of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose against the warmth of spices, oud and musk. It is a strong perfume: longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and makes itself felt around you. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. The floral side leads, with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose in front and bergamot adding a light lift. Spices, oud, musk and balsamic notes give it a woody, resinous, oriental warmth. Its profile is close to Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa and Mancera Roseaoud & Musc.

Brindaban Prive

8.5

Dixit & Zak · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dixit & Zak Brindaban Prive is a unisex scent that sets a fresh citrus opening against a floral, spicy heart and a woody, resinous base of oud and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange, key lime, lavender and henna, so the citrus feels fresh and bright. In the heart, tuberose, spices and jasmine sambac absolute add a floral, sweet and creamy texture. The base of Mysore sandalwood, oud, tobacco, civet and amber leaves a warm, animalic, leathery trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; nearly all voters find it long-lasting. The generous oud and spice push it towards cooler weather and evenings, and the profile suits anyone regardless of gender. Dixit & Zak Rising Cologne and Marrakech Imperial Esprit Nomade have a close profile.

Samhain

8.0

Wild Veil Perfume

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Wild Veil Perfume Samhain is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, dark and woody with a resinous, earthy side. Amber and rum bring sweetness, meeting spices and the woody warmth of oak barrel. Lapsang Souchong tea adds a smoky edge, frankincense gives it resin, and ambrette lends a soft depth. Overall it reads dark, spiced and lightly incensed. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone who wants a dense, warm scent that sits comfortably on any skin. Kerosene Broken Theories and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Osmanthus Toboggan MD

8.5

TSVGA · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

TSVGA Osmanthus Toboggan MD is a unisex scent from 2022, now discontinued, that pairs a bright citrus and floral character with sweet, spicy and animalic depth. Osmanthus, yuzu, blood orange and clementine give the scent its bright, fruity front. Orange blossom and frangipani absolute soften it with a floral note, while vanilla sweetness, oud and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, resinous and creamy base. Civet and muskrat add an animalic edge that keeps the sweetness from reading as one-dimensional. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads unisex and suits anyone looking for a rich, spicy floral with weight. TSVGA Osmanthus Toboggan and Nebiru Parfvms Rosa Sequoyah have a close profile.

Arabian Mate

8.3

Mind Games · 2026

Floral · Green · Sweet

Mind Games Arabian Mate is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance where baked pear, cardamom and oud sit close together. It opens with baked pear, bergamot and lemon, brightened by spices and cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, jasmine, rose and oud lead, with floral and green tones resting on a woody base. The base of tonka bean absolute, vanilla absolute and amber turns gourmand and creamy, softened by sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are rated good by voters, though the number of votes is small. Its sweet, oriental build suits cooler weather. It reads unisex, not tied to either masculine or feminine.

Mekka Kaaba

7.2

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Mekka Kaaba is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around labdanum, frankincense and oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with labdanum, frankincense and tonka bean, which set a resinous, sweet base. In the heart, oud, spices and Bulgarian rose come forward: the rose adds a floral touch, the spices add warmth. Cedarwood, patchouli, tobacco and amber round it off with a woody, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so treat those ratings with caution. It is unisex and suits those who like heavy, oriental scents. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Astaral and Arabian Oud Woody.

Gold

7.4

John Player Special · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

John Player Special Gold is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with spice, rose and leather warming it as it goes. Mandarin orange, peppermint and grapefruit give the opening its cool brightness. Rose absolute, spices and cinnamon move into the heart and pull it toward something warmer and sweeter. Patchouli, white woods, blond leather and amber form a woody, leathery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following. It reads masculine and suits relaxed daytime use. Omerta Golden Challenge and Invicta Gladiator share a close profile.

Gardénia Tropical

7.5

Paul Emilien · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Paul Emilien Gardénia Tropical is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around gardenia and Egyptian jasmine. Peach, plum and Sicilian lemon open on a fruity brightness, while grass and spices add a green, slightly sharp edge. In the heart gardenia, Egyptian jasmine, orange blossom and Turkish rose take over. The base of Bourbon vanilla, amber and white musk sweetens it and settles into a soft, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small. With its floral, sweet profile it can be worn by men and women alike, and its fruity freshness suits warmer weather.