The Perfume Library

Silver Marble

7.2

Simone Andreoli · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Simone Andreoli Silver Marble is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets a green, aquatic feel on a spicy, woody footing. Silver Marble is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It reads closer to masculine, followed by modern. The notes come across as a single whole: citrus notes bring coolness and lift, spices add a mild sharpness, and woody notes gather it all onto a dry base. Green and aquatic tones lead among the accords, with a synthetic sheen alongside. Panah Icy Citrus and Biotherm Eau Fusion have a close profile.

Armani Code Absolu Gold

8.2

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu Gold is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a leathery, woody edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Green apple and mandarin orange give a light, fresh start. The heart brings leather, iris, saffron and spices, giving the scent a powdery, leathery body. Tonka bean absolute and benzoin leave a creamy, gourmand sweetness underneath, while cedarwood and gaiac wood add a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads as masculine. It has been discontinued. Givenchy Pi Extreme and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Profumo have a close profile.

Old Spice Classic / Old Spice (Cologne) (1990)

7.6

Procter & Gamble · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Procter & Gamble Old Spice Classic / Old Spice is a fresh, spicy men's cologne that opens on lemon, orange and spices and settles into vanilla and cedarwood. Aldehydes, lemon and orange open the scent, with clary sage and spices keeping it bright. In the heart, cinnamon, pimento, jasmine and heliotrope come forward; the base is led by vanilla, frankincense, cedarwood and musk. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and faintly smoky. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it is used mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and classic, and voters rate its value for money highly.

Iris Ghalia (Parfum)

8.8

Ensar Oud · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) is a floral, powdery fragrance built around iris, Papua oud and blue lotus; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as one whole. Iris and violet set a powdery, floral ground, while Papua oud and Mysore sandalwood add woody depth. Peach and blackcurrant bring a soft fruitiness, and civet, castoreum and ambergris give it a heavy, animalic, oriental weight. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia Attar and Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia: Trifecta have a close profile.

Vanilla Flash

8.1

Tauerville · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tauerville Vanilla Flash is a unisex scent that sits on a sweet, gourmand line, with floral and spicy tones meeting on a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Vanilla and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweetness, while spices and rose pull it towards something warm and floral. Patchouli and tobacco add a smoky, woody depth, and the powdery accord softens the whole blend.

Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours

8.0

Bottega Veneta · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours is a feminine fragrance for fall and winter days, a floral and sweet scent deepened by spice and leather. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper; in the heart, plum, jasmine, rose absolute and spices come forward. At the base, leather and patchouli settle the scent onto a dry, woody ground. The overall impression is fruity, powdery and slightly oriental. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, evening, night out and business all draw almost equal votes. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair number call it classic. Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum and Lancôme Trésor L'Absolu de Parfum have a close profile.

Oud Wood Parfum

8.5

Tom Ford · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Oud Wood Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs the woody core of oud, sandalwood and vetiver with the sweet warmth of amber and vanilla. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind; few pick summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters most often call its character masculine, followed by classic and modern. In the scent, oud and sandalwood build a woody, earthy base, deepened by patchouli and vetiver. Cardamom and spices add a spicy warmth, while amber, vanilla and tonka bean bring a creamy, resinous sweetness. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and oriental.

L'Homme Idéal Sport

7.5

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate: it sits closer to the skin than a room-filling scent. Daily wear, office and sport lead the occasions, while evening and night out play a small part. Most voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it modern. The top holds almond, spices and aquatic notes, and fresh, aquatic and citrus accords lead. Neroli sits in the heart, with patchouli, coumarin and vetiver underneath. Coumarin and almond add a gentle sweetness, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody base.

Adam Levine for Women

7.0

Adam Levine · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Adam Levine for Women is a floral, sweet and spicy scent built around saffron, rose and vanilla, leaning towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring works too. It suits leisure and evening wear best, with room for daily and office use. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though some see it as masculine. M. Micallef Glamour and Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli have a close profile. The top notes are saffron, citrus fruits, tagetes and spices. At the heart, rose, Jasminum auriculatum and Australian sandalwood form a floral body, and in the base vanilla and benzoin sweeten it, adding a powdery, creamy softness.

Sex Appeal for Men (Cologne)

7.3

Jōvan · 1976

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Jōvan Sex Appeal for Men is a sweet, spicy and woody men's cologne built around sandalwood, spices and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer lag behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it classic. The scent leans on its sweet, spicy and woody accords. Sandalwood and spices set a warm, oriental base, and patchouli adds an earthy depth. Powdery and animal touches soften that warmth, and the sweetness stays present throughout.

Passion (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Elizabeth Taylor · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Elizabeth Taylor Passion Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral women's scent with spice and woods, suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top notes of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and jasmine open floral. Musk and spices move in at the heart, sweetening the scent and giving it a powdery, slightly smoky edge. Cedarwood, sandalwood and frankincense form a woody, oriental base, with a faint animal warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and nights out lead the occasions; summer and the office are rarely chosen. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Avon Night Musk and Yves Rocher Ode au Rêve.

Magnetic Monaco

8.3

Viage · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Viage Magnetic Monaco is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, spices and exotic blossoms, then settles into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and ambroxan. In the top, grapefruit's citrus meets spices and exotic blossoms, while carnation and lily of the valley give the heart a soft floral touch. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and ambroxan turns sweeter, creamy and powdery. Overall it moves from a fresh, fruity, spicy start to a woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and modern, yet it works as a unisex scent. Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo and Nishane Florane have a close profile.

Vanille Galante

6.4

Hermès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hermès Vanille Galante is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and fall, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Fresh, floral and green accords set its character, with a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness over them. Vanilla, lily and ylang-ylang come forward, spices and green notes keep the sweetness in check, and sandalwood gives a woody base. Van Cleef & Arpels Lys Carmin and Keiko Mecheri Paname have a close profile.

Tapis Volant

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and aldehydes against a powdery, woody base of iris and vetiver. The top is made of aldehydes, bergamot and carrot seed, so the first impression is clean and citrusy. Iris and spices lead the heart, with Mahonial® supporting the floral side. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and white musk give a woody, creamy footing, while tonka bean and Ambrofix add a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Nobile 1942 Muschio Nobile and Ramón Monegal Siesta have a close profile.

Aoud Exclusif

8.1

Mancera · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mancera Aoud Exclusif is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a spicy, smoky and sweet character. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out, while daytime and office wear get far fewer votes. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. Spices come first. In the heart, violet, rose and patchouli give a floral, earthy footing. In the base, Nepalese oud, leather and amber dominate, and vanilla with white musk sweeten and soften this woody, resinous, animal texture.

La Colle Noire

7.7

Dior · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dior La Colle Noire is a unisex scent that pairs May rose absolute and Ceylonese sandalwood with spices and white musk, giving a fresh, floral and green character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; although the perfume is unisex, nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single whole. The rose brings a floral, green freshness, and the spices add a light warmth. Ceylonese sandalwood sets a woody base, while amber and white musk leave a sweet, powdery softness.

Bois d'Hadrien

7.7

Goutal · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Goutal Bois d'Hadrien is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs lime with cypress wood and Siberian stone pine; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters recommend spring, summer and fall, with winter picked far less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, which puts it between the two. It opens on the citrus brightness of lime, and ivy adds a green note in the heart. In the base, cypress wood and Siberian stone pine give a woody frame, while spices warm that dry, cool air slightly.

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Extradose

7.4

Valentino · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Extradose is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening on a sweet, spicy and woody base, and most voters point to fall and spring for it. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters choose fall and spring, with winter not far behind, while summer is the least picked. Leisure, night out and evening wear are voted almost equally, and business use sits further back. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Mandarin orange, bergamot and spices give a bright, lightly fruity start. The heart brings salty notes and Provençal lavender, and the dry-down settles on vetiver and gaiac wood. The overall feel is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic sheen. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Black Incense Malaki

8.1

Chopard · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Chopard Black Incense Malaki is a sweet, smoky and resinous men's scent that pairs oud, leather and Somalian frankincense with spices. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. Chopard Oud Malaki and Givenchy Oud Flamboyant have a close profile. The scent works as a whole in a sweet oriental register. Spices and the resinous, smoky side of Somalian frankincense meet woody oud, while leather adds a leathery edge.

Essence Eau de Musc

7.6

Narciso Rodriguez · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Narciso Rodriguez Essence Eau de Musc opens with bright bergamot and citrus notes and settles into iris, white musk and powder; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail behind. Most voters call it feminine. Spices, bergamot and citrus notes give the opening a fresh brightness. Blossoms and iris form the heart, and the scent then softens into white musk and powder. Beneath the fresh, citrus character runs a sweet, woody and powdery side.

Lumière Noire Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Femme Eau de Parfum pairs Bulgarian rose, narcissus and Indonesian patchouli with spices, giving a floral, sweet and woody scent for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic. The notes read as a single whole rather than in stages. Bulgarian rose and narcissus form a floral backbone, and the spices add warmth. Patchouli pulls it toward the earthy, woody side, and the overall impression is sweet, powdery and oriental. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Homme and Montale Rose Night have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night

8.1

Issey Miyake · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night sets cashmeran, patchouli and vanilla on a deep, spicy woody base, a men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Spices and frankincense open it, then cashmeran, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum turn the heart warm and resinous. The base holds vetiver, leather, sandalwood and vanilla, and it settles into a sweet, gourmand, slightly smoky woodiness.

Byzance (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Rochas · 1987

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rochas Byzance Eau de Toilette is a powdery, spicy floral: sweet, woody and oriental in feel, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with basil, aldehydes, mandarin orange and cardamom, leading into a floral heart where orris root, jasmine, tuberose and rose come forward. In the base, heliotrope, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night wear outweigh daytime. More than half of voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport

7.6

Chanel · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport is a fresh, citrus-led men's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens on orange, mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, with aldehydes and neroli brightening that first layer. The heart holds spices and elemi resin, and the base settles into tonka bean, cedar, vetiver and white musk. The overall impression is fresh, aquatic and lightly green, with fruity and spicy touches over a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer or spring, and leisure, sport, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Eau de Toilette) has a close profile.