The Perfume Library

Mitzah

8.1

Dior · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Mitzah is a discontinued women's fragrance, a sweet, spicy and resinous scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Cinnamon, spices and honey come first; rose, patchouli and coriander soften that sweetness and set it on a woody base. Labdanum and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental, with a powdery side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is mostly linked with evenings and nights out. Though made for women, a share of voters read it as masculine, so the line between the two is not sharp.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Powerfully

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Powerfully is a gourmand men's fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity opening of mandarin orange and cherry over diva lavender and spices, drying down to chestnut, amberwood and vanilla. Mandarin orange and cherry give a bright, sugary fruit note at first. In the heart, diva lavender and spices add a sharper edge to that sweetness. The base of chestnut, amberwood and vanilla settles into a creamy, woody, soft gourmand tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out; it also works for leisure, while the office is a less common choice. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely and Pana Dora Moonlight have a close profile.

Narcisse (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Chloé · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Chloé Narcisse Eau de Toilette is a fruity floral that opens on apricot and orange blossom and moves into narcissus, rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh and fruity, with apricot, frangipani, orange blossom and pot marigold. Narcissus, rose and jasmine form the floral heart, with spices adding a little warmth to the sweetness. The base of tolu balm, sandalwood, musk and vanilla leaves it powdery, woody and softly oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter and summer also get votes; it is worn for evenings, nights out, leisure and daytime alike. The character reads feminine and classic. Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Femme and Gucci Accenti have a close profile.

Broken Theories

7.9

Kerosene · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kerosene Broken Theories is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits cold seasons and evenings. Blood orange meets spices and leans into the smoky, earthy tones of tobacco and oud. Frankincense adds resin and sandalwood gives a woody body, while vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. Profumum Roma Vir and d'Annam Through the Forest have a close profile.

Patchouly / Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Mazzolari

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Mazzolari Patchouly / Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character over an earthy, resinous base. Patchouli leads at the start, with spices following in the heart. Amber and honey in the base soften the scent and deepen its sweetness. A woody, oriental feel dominates, while the earthy side stays present. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer rarely gets a vote. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters split evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense) and Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert have a close profile.

Cinnabar (1978) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Estēe Lauder · 1978

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Estēe Lauder Cinnabar is a spicy, resinous and sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with spices, orange, bergamot and peach lifted by aldehydes. The heart sets cinnamon and clove against the floral sweetness of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. The base of frankincense, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli leaves a resinous, woody, powdery and smoky warmth.

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route de Madagascar

8.4

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route de Madagascar is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters find it feminine, and some see it as classic. The notes are spices, Bourbon vanilla and resins, read as one flowing whole. Vanilla leads, while the spices and resins add a warm, smoky depth. It has a sweet, floral and powdery oriental character. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Tauerville Vanilla Flash have a close profile.

Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Fendi · 1987

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fendi (1987) Eau de Toilette is a floral, green chypre with a leathery edge, written for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or masculine. Lemon, bergamot, aldehydes and cardamom open it brightly. Rose, jasmine, geranium and ylang-ylang form a floral heart. Patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood anchor the base with a woody, spicy, leathery depth.

Al Awsaaf / الأوصاف

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Al Awsaaf is a woody oriental whose sweet, gourmand side is balanced by the warmth of spice and resin; it is unisex and suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper and violet. In the heart, spices, myrrh, tonka bean and cedar sweeten and deepen the scent. The base of musk, patchouli, oakmoss and oud settles that sweetness onto a woody, resinous footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and the occasions chosen most are nights out and evenings. More votes call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

Amber Oud

7.7

Kilian · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Amber Oud is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing sweet, spicy warmth with resinous wood; it has been discontinued. Amber, benzoin and vanilla give it a gourmand sweetness, while spices and oud settle that sweetness onto an earthy, smoky base. Cedar frames it with wood, and the powdery and animal touches round out a warm, oriental character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra and Maison Tahité Cacao².

Le 68 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Guerlain · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Le 68 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on a floral, sweet core, warmed by spice, leather and gourmand touches; it has been discontinued. Heliotrope and everlasting flower set a floral, powdery base. Benzoin and tonka bean sweeten it into a soft, gourmand feel. Spices and leather add an oriental, faintly leathery warmth, while frankincense rounds out the woody side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and the occasions are spread from evening to daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris and Guerlain Le 68 Le Flacon Tortue have a close profile.

Amber Flame

8.1

Lou de Pre

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lou de Pre Amber Flame is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of clove, cinnamon and ginger set up a warm spice line, while tobacco and aniseed add a smoky edge. In the heart, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla turn the scent creamy and sweet. The base carries honey and benzoin into a resinous warmth, with woody notes staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

Amber Wood (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Ajmal · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Amber Wood Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which fruity bergamot and blackcurrant sit over a warm base of cedarwood, vanilla and patchouli. It opens fruity and bright with bergamot, spices and blackcurrant. The heart adds a soft floral touch with lily of the valley, rose and jasmine, and as it dries down cedarwood, vanilla and patchouli come forward, balancing the woody, resinous side with sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third and summer far behind. It is chosen mostly for evening and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Ajmal Viola and Laura Biagiotti Roma (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Theorema (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Fendi · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Fendi Theorema Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet floral for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with orange blossom, pepper, citrus fruits and cardamom side by side. Towards the heart, carnation, cinnamon and rose carry a spicy warmth. In the dry-down, Siam benzoin, patchouli and amber come forward, leaving a powdery, resinous, woody finish. Moschino Moschino and Ungaro (1977) Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Fiore d'Ambra

7.4

Profumum Roma · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra is a warm, dense unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet core with spice, resin and smoke. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. More voters call it classic than modern. The notes of amber, spices and opium poppy read as one piece. Among the accords, the gourmand and sweet side dominates, with a spicy, oriental warmth alongside. Woody, powdery and earthy tones stay in the background, while animal and smoky touches add depth.

Koala

7.5

Zoologist · 2020

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Zoologist Koala is a fresh, green unisex scent that links the coolness of menthol and eucalyptus to a sweet base of vanilla and amber. It opens with mimosa, menthol, lemon honey and eucalyptus, then moves into frankincense, vetiver, spices, black tea and geranium. In the base, vanilla, musk, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss soften the chill, leaving a sweet, woody and slightly smoky finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits the office. Voters read it as more masculine, though it works as unisex. Marc Gebauer Berserker and Le Labo Thé Noir 29 have a close profile.

Cash for Men (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

La Rive

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Cash for Men Eau de Toilette is a masculine fragrance that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a spicy, sweet and woody structure. Mint, grapefruit and red mandarin orange give the top a cool, fruity lift. In the heart, cinnamon, spices and rose add a sweet, slightly powdery warmth. The base of woody notes, blond leather, patchouli and amber leaves an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads clearly masculine. One Avenue Onyx and Zync Audacity have a close profile.

Benjoin Bohème

8.2

Diptyque · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Diptyque Benjoin Bohème pairs Siam benzoin and Peru balsam, a sweet, resinous warmth, with patchouli and cistus underneath; it is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and masculine and feminine draw about the same share of votes. As a whole it reads sweet, spicy and oriental: benzoin and Peru balsam give a creamy, powdery softness, spices add warmth, and cistus and patchouli bring a resinous, woody depth.

Bangkok Shock

7.3

The Nose Behind · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Nose Behind Bangkok Shock is a unisex fragrance where orange, lemon and mandarin orange brighten the top and a floral heart follows, suited to spring and leisure hours. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits between the two. It opens fresh with aquatic notes, petitgrain and citrus. The heart brings Jasminum auriculatum, ylang-ylang, iris and damask rose, with spices adding a light warmth. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles it into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Eau de Basilic Pourpre

7.4

Hermès · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre is a light, clean unisex scent that pairs the green freshness of basil with citrus and a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. Basil and bergamot lead, geranium adds a soft green-floral note, spices give a little warmth and patchouli sits quietly underneath as an earthy base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green. Jo Malone Geranium & Verbena and Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne) have a close profile.

Lui

7.8

Mazzolari

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mazzolari Lui is a men's fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character, leaning oriental and deepened by animal, smoky and leathery shades. Patchouli leads the opening. The heart is built from sandalwood, cedarwood and floral notes, while spices and citrus notes sit in the base. Resinous and earthy undertones soften the sweetness and give the whole a heavy, warm feel. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with far fewer picking it for the office. It reads masculine and classic. Vapormundum Electri and Harry Lehmann Singapore Patchouly have a close profile.

Waidmanns Heil

7.5

Rammstein · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Rammstein Waidmanns Heil is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure and daily wear. Citrus, green and spicy accords come first. Elemi resin, grapefruit and coriander open bright and fresh, while frankincense, spices and nutmeg give the heart a warm, resinous tone. Vetiver, cashmere and ambergris form the base, settling into an earthy, lightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, daily and business settings are the most common picks, and nearly half of voters call it masculine. Fragonard Vétiver and Lubin Itasca / Le Vetiver - Itasca have a close profile.

Sandflowers

7.0

Montale

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Montale Sandflowers is a fresh, aquatic and green unisex scent, best suited to relaxed spring and summer days. It opens with aquatic notes, seawater and algae for a cool, briny feel. In the heart, spices and juniper berry add a dry, lightly spicy edge. The base of sandalwood and oakmoss softens everything into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daytime and office wear lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it reads as truly in between. Close in profile are La Rive Distant Wave and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Silver).

KL (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Karl Lagerfeld · 1982

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Karl Lagerfeld KL Eau de Toilette is a spicy, oriental fragrance for women that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. Most find it feminine and classic. It opens with spices, bergamot, orange and aldehydes. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, cinnamon and rose adds a floral, spicy warmth. The base of frankincense, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli sets a resinous, sweet, woody ground, while civet and ambergris add an animal depth. Mülhens Amun and Estēe Lauder Cinnabar (1978) have a close profile.